Transient Engine Development Cell

Development Cell 10 accommodates a wide range of modern testing requirements. From baseline frictional horsepower measurements to full over-the-road drive cycle replication, this flexible test bed delivers. Control of all major tuning parameters is available, from combustion air conditioning to coolant deep thermal cycling. With this cell, McLaren can save time and money with a one-stop testing solution.

Transient Engine Development Cell
Transient Engine Development Cell

Comprehensive Testing Capabilities

Motor

  • AVL 2C2 Electric Dynamometer
  • Absorber: Froude F24 Water Brake
  • Absorbing Capability: 970 kW
  • Motoring Capability: 198 kW
  • Rated Torque: 2700 Nm
  • Maximum Speed: 12,000 rpm

Combustion Air Unit

  • 42 m3/min Combustion Air Flow
  • 0 in H2O Inlet Air Static Pressure
  • Temperature Controlled Inlet Air Range 25C to 30C +/- 1C
  • Humidity Controlled Inlet Air 30% – 50% +/- 1%

Dyno Control System

  • AVL Emcon 400
  • Stead State Speed & Torque
  • Speed Sweeps
  • Torque Sweeps
  • Step Transients

Test Cycles

  • Durability
  • Track Simulation
  • Transients

Instrumentation

  • HBM Torque Sensor
    • Nominal Torque: 5 k Nm
    • Frequency Response: 0 Hz – 4kHz
  • AVL PUMA Data Acquisition
    • 32 Thermocouple Channels
    • 16 Analog Input – Acquisition Rate: 0 – 200 Hz
    • Bosch 8-Channel ESIB Lambda Measurements 
Transient Engine Development Cell
Transient Engine Development Cell