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Hydraulic Dynamometer to Simulate the Regenerative Braking Cycle

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This report describes the design and construction of a hydraulic dynamometer as a research tool for testing engines and transmissions for the Mechanical Energy and Power Systems (MEPS) laboratory. This dynamometer has the ability to simulate the regenerative braking cycle of a scaled hybrid vehicle. A literature review was conducted to understand hydraulics, dynamometers, and data acquisition systems (DAQ), which was followed by a complete design of a hydraulic system. Based on this design, a successfully functioning system was constructed. This project combined different disciplines including mechanical, manufacturing, systems, and electrical and computer engineering to provide a tool to aid in future research within the MEPS laboratory.

  • This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.
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  • E-project-042910-111757
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  • 2010
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  • 2010-04-29
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  • 2020-12-29

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