Closed-loop waterbrake dynamometer fluid volumetric control system and method
US7032464B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 31, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01L3/20
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A waterbrake dynamometer fluid volumetric control system and method includes a closed-loop recirculation passage to maintain a substantially constant fluid volume within the waterbrake. Fluid volume within the waterbrake is controlled by selectively supplying fluid to, and removing fluid from, the waterbrake.
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