Welder Generator as a Dyno?
Welder Generator as a Dyno?
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I've been given 3 old welder generators (W/G), and I was told that they could be used as an "Electric Dynamometer" to measure I.C. S.I gas engines, specifically Moto-Cross (dirt bike)engines.
Is this possible? And if so, beside the W/G, what else would I need to build one?
The W/Gs are rated at 180, 300 and 500 amp respectively.
I don't have a lot of money, but I do have a lot of available time to work on such a project.
If anyone could help with any technical information on how to make one of these things I would be in great appreciation.
Thanks for any help.
Is this possible? And if so, beside the W/G, what else would I need to build one?
The W/Gs are rated at 180, 300 and 500 amp respectively.
I don't have a lot of money, but I do have a lot of available time to work on such a project.
If anyone could help with any technical information on how to make one of these things I would be in great appreciation.
Thanks for any help.





RE: Welder Generator as a Dyno?
http://freespace.virgin.net/dyno.power/
http://86.1911encyclopedia.org/D/DY/DYNAMOMETER.htm
http://www.awdynamometer.com/
etc. for more info. There are many web sites covering dynamometers.
RE: Welder Generator as a Dyno?
RE: Welder Generator as a Dyno?
http://www.solution.com.my/images/new%20pdf/th03.pdf
for the dynamometer output variables. Among others stated are the dynamometer output voltage and current. By adding multiplier, one can obtain Watts and Horsepowers, which could be in agreement with your statement that HP are calculated. It just depends on instrumentation and metering.
RE: Welder Generator as a Dyno?
I have no illusions regarding how labor intensive this project will be. For that reason, I will continue to further my information search in hopes to find an example that closely represents the dynamometer project I'm working on.
However, I am realistic that there are not many people with the same objective in mind.
Any further or descriptive input would continue to be greatly appreciated.
Thanks again,
Pitot
RE: Welder Generator as a Dyno?
RE: Welder Generator as a Dyno?