Power assembly test stand system and method
US9377378B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01M15/02
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for testing and maintaining a power assembly of a locomotive diesel engine. In one embodiment of the invention, the testing apparatus comprises: a first test position for securing a strongback of a power assembly; a second test position for securing a cylinder head of the power assembly; and a third test position for securing a cylinder liner. In another embodiment of the invention, the testing method comprises: securing a power assembly to a first test position; removing a cylinder head from the power assembly; securing the cylinder head to a second test position; removing a cylinder liner from the strongback assembly; placing the cylinder liner into the third test position; cleaning the cylinder liner; testing the cylinder head for possible leakage; and re-assembling the power assembly cylinder head passes the leakage tests.
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