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Engine:
An engine is a machine designed to convert energy into useful mechanical motion. Heat
engines like internal combustion engines and external combustion engines (Steam Engine) burn
fuel to create heat; simply it is the conversion of chemical energy in to mechanical energy.
Engines for automotive and construction equipment may be classified in several ways
depending on the type of fuel used, type of cooling employed or type of valve and cylinder
arrangement. They all operate on internal combustion principles. The most common method of
classification is based on the type of fuel used, that is, whether the engine burns gasoline or diesel
fuel.
ATALON Engine test bed comes with internal combustion four stroke diesel engine. Engine
used in our test-bed is a tractor engine (Simpsons Make).

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Test Bed Engine Specification:

MODEL
Capacity
Type / Configuration
Bore
Stroke
No. of Cylinders
Displacement
Compression ratio
Cycle
Rotation
Aspiration
Combustion System
Fuel Pump
Governing
Engine Starting System
Cooling System
Electrical System
Flywheel Housing
Flywheel
Weight (Bare Engine)
Length x Width x Height
Fan Centre from Crank Centre
Power Take-off
Air-compressor

S 217
21 kW (28 bhp @ 2000 rpm)
Vertical in-line Diesel Engine
91.44 mm
127 mm
2
1670 cc
18.5:1
4 Stroke
Clockwise (viewed from front)
Natural
Direct Injection
MICO Bosch In-line Pump
Mechanical
Electrical
Water
12 Volts (Dynamo/Alternator)
SAE 1 or SAE 3
Can be made to suit application
200 kg
489 x 536 x 756nmm
282.6 mm
From Crankshaft axially or radially. Gear driven
PTO Training gears on LHS beneath Fuel Pump
Optional

Dynamometer:

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A dynamometer or dyno in short is a device for measuring force, moment of force

(torque), or power. For example, the power produced by an engine, motor or other rotating prime
mover can be calculated by simultaneously measuring torque and rotational speed (rpm).
A dynamometer can also be used to determine the torque and power required to operate a
driven machine such as a pump. In that case, motoring or driving dynamometer is used. A
dynamometer that is designed to be driven is called an absorption or passive dynamometer. A
dynamometer that can either drive or absorb is called a universal or active dynamometer.

EDDY CURRENT DYNAMOMETER

MODEL
Maximum Power

E 50
100 bhp (75Kw)
@ 3000 to 6000 rpm

Maximum Torque

234 Nm @ 1500 to 3000

rpm
+ 0.25% of Max. Dyno
Torque

Accuracy of Torque
Indication

Sensors Mounted in the Test Bed:

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ATALON test bed is equipped with almost all possible kinds of sensor which always come in
handy for research scholars as well as students to nurture their knowledge of understanding in to a
new level.

List of sensors used:

2. Temperature Sensor.

3. Lambda Sensor.

1. Pressure Sensor.

4. Hot-film Mass Air Flow Sensor.

6. Pressure Switch.

5. Combustion Sensor.

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7. Load Cell
8.

Control Panel for Engine Test Bed:

Combustion Analyzer:
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Combustion Analyzer (Model ECA 1.0.1) is capable of recording data from all the sensors at
different load conditions.

Combustion Analyzer

Analyzer Software Screen 1

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Analyzer Software Screen 2

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Exhaust Gas Analyzer:

Testing device used to measure the chemical content of the exhaust gases. The system we use
known as 5 Gas Analyzer, which has the capability to measure five
gases (CO, HC, CO 2, O2, NO) that is emitted from the exhaust gas.

Smoke Analyzer:
Smoke meter is a device used to measure the soot concentration of the exhaust gas of diesel
and GDI engines.

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Current Research Work:

Current research work is focused in vehicle emission reduction, emission produced by motor
vehicles, especially internal combustion engines.
Hydrocarbons - A class of burned or partially burned fuel, hydrocarbons are toxins.
Hydrocarbons are a major contributor to smog, which can be a major problem in urban areas.
Prolonged exposure to hydrocarbons contributes to asthma, liver disease, lung disease, and cancer.
Regulations governing hydrocarbons vary according to type of engine and jurisdiction; in some
cases, "non-methane hydrocarbons" are regulated, while in other cases, "total hydrocarbons" are
regulated.
Carbon monoxide (CO) - A product of incomplete combustion, carbon monoxide reduces the
blood's ability to carry oxygen; overexposure (carbon monoxide poisoning) may be fatal. Carbon
Monoxide poisoning is a killer in high concentrations.
Nitrogen oxides (NOx) - Generated when nitrogen in the air reacts with oxygen at the high
temperature and pressure inside the engine. NOx is a precursor to smog and acid rain. NOx is a
mixture of NO, N2O, and NO2. NO2 is extremely reactive. It destroys resistance to respiratory
infection. NOx production is increased when an engine runs at its most efficient (i.e. hottest) part of
the cycle.
Particulate matter Soot or smoke made up of particles in the micrometer size range:
Particulate matter causes negative health effects, including but not limited to respiratory disease
and cancer.
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Sulfur oxide (SOx) - A general term for oxides of sulfur, which are emitted from motor
vehicles burning fuel containing sulfur. Reducing the level of fuel sulfur reduces the level of Sulfur
oxide emitted from the tailpipe.
This research work is carried out with new and improved design of catalytic converter and
mixture of additives in the fuel used.

Colleges Participated for UG & PG Student Activities:

ATALON with its knowledge and expertise in the field of NVH and automotive product
testing has helped various college students from in and around Chennai to nurture their knowledge
in the field of Automotive Engineering.
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PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore

VIT, Vellore
Anna University, Chennai
IIT Madras
Sathyabama University, Chennai
Karpagam Institute of Technology, Salem
Loyola College of Engineering, Chennai
GKM College of Engineering, Chennai
M KUMARASAMY College f Engineering, Karur, are among the few.

Engine Projects for B.E/M.E/ PhD. Courses:

Engine & Combustion study related projects:
1. Conversion of Naturally aspirated diesel engine to turbocharged engine for improving the
performance for Genset applications.
2. Comparison study of Combustion parameters in Naturally aspirated and turbocharged diesel
engine for Genset applications

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3. Optimization of catalytic converter location for off road diesel engine applications with and
without thermal barrier coatings
4. Diesel Engine performance & Emission study using pneumatic controlled hot and cooled
Exhaust gas recirculation system
5. Experimental study on smoke and NOx optimization parameters in diesel engine for Genset
engine applications
6. Experimental study on engine performance With and without Hot EGR system in naturally
aspirated diesel engine
7. Experimental investigation on engine performance with and without cooled EGR in TDi
system
8. Experimental study on emission performance of cooled EGR system in naturally aspirated
diesel engine
9. Experimental study on engine performance & emission with and without Hot EGR system
in Turbo charged system
10. Combustion parameter studies on naturally and turbocharged diesel engine with hot exhaust
gas recirculation for Genset applications.

Durability study related projects:

11. Design and development of clutch performance test rig
12. Design and development of durability performance test rig for passenger car shock
absorbers.
13. Study on Thermal Barrier coated Diesel Oxidation Catalytic converter Durability
performance.

Cooling System related projects:

14. Benchmarking the passenger car comfort performance of HVAC system during climate
change conditions.
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Noise and Vibration related projects:

15. Study on vibration levels of diesel engine with and turbocharger diesel engine for proper test
bed installation.
16. Experimental investigation on vibration level of passenger car brake system
17. Experimental study on connecting rod structure behavior using modal analysis
18. Benchmarking vibration characteristics of passenger car on smooth and rough road
conditions
19. Comparative study on engine noise level mapping for naturally and turbocharged diesel
engine
20. Study on noise and performance analysis of Wiper Motor for passenger car applications
21. Study on Engine crankshaft bearing performance and fault diagnostics.
22. Study on Natural frequencies of engine radiator in correlation with engine performance for
off road vehicle applications.
23. Study on natural frequencies of engine radiator in correlation with vehicle performance
24. Study on coolant Thermal characterics for diesel engine radiator system along with natural
frequencies
25. Experimental study on alternator performance in diesel engine for off road applications
26. Characterization study on Brake pedal effectiveness of passenger car on rough and smooth
road conditions
27. Experimental investigation on Wheel natural frequency performance using modal analysis in
free condition and comparison along with vehicle
28. Benchmarking Vibration characterization of passenger car steering wheel on smooth and rough
road conditions.
29. Engine/ Vehicle bearing fault diagnosis using vibration measurement techniques

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AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS PROJECTS:

1. Design and development electronic sensing system for brake pedal travel during braking
conditions in vehicle
2. Data acquisition and interpretation through CAN for monitoring sensor performance
conditions inside the engine compartment.
3. Design and development electronic sensing system for pedal force measurement during
braking conditions in vehicle
4. Design and development of electronic system to measure gear indication for two wheeler
applications.
5. Design and development of sensor to detect steering angle and position to study steering
wheel effectiveness
6. Development of accurate speed measurement system to study vehicle location and coordination through GPS.
7. Design and development sensor system to study vehicle pitching
8. Design and development sensor system to study vehicle yawing
9. Design and development sensor system to study vehicle rolling
10. Design and development of data logging system for measuring temperature, humidity inside
the passenger car compartment.
11. Development of battery performance monitoring system for passenger car applications
12. Design and development of door closing and opening electronic indications for passenger car
applications.
13. Design and development of electronic system using lambda sensor for monitoring emission
failures in passenger car.
14. Design and development of electronic indications system for proper seat locking inside the
passenger car compartment.
15. Design and Development of Electronic sensor system to study vehicle ground clearance.

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Design & Analysis Projects:

1. Design and structural analysis of connecting rod using Catia-V5& Ansys software.
2. Design and development of mini engine for aerospace applications using pro-E
3. Die Design and mold flow analysis for oil sump using Catia V5 software.
4. Design and analysis of Diesel engine flywheel using Ideas & Ansys software
5. Design and structural analysis of crankshaft using Catia-V5& Ansys software.
6. Design and computational analysis of EGR cooler system for Truck engine applications
using Ansys CFX.

NVH Related Projects:

1. Free Vibration.
2. Forced Vibration.
3. Slider Crank Chain Mechanism.
4. Study of Ball Bearing.
5. Dynamic Balancing of Rotor Planes.
6. Acoustic Emission.
7. Cutting Force Measurement.
a. Milling
b. Lathe
c. Drilling
d. Grinding

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