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Main Title The effect of dynamometer inertia weight simulation on fuel economy measurements /
Author Norman, Thomas R. ; Rarick., Thomas
Other Authors
Author Title of a Work
Rarick, Thomas.
CORP Author Environmental Protection Agency, Ann Arbor, Mich. Standards Development and Support Branch.
Publisher U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Air and Waste Management,
Year Published 1976
Report Number LDTP 76-2 EPA 420-R-76-001
Stock Number PB-272 147
OCLC Number 173408870
Subjects Dynamometer ; Trucks--Pollution control devices ; Dynamometers ; Vehicle Emission Tests ; Fuel Economy Tests ; Inertia ; Weight/ Density/ Specific Gravity ; Repeatability/ Reproducibility ; Dynamometers--umitrist ; Vehicle Emission Tests--umitrist ; Fuel Economy Tests--umitrist ; Inertia--umitrist ; Weight/ Density/ Specific Gravity--umitrist ; Repeatability/ Reproducibility--umitrist
Additional Subjects Motor vehicles ; Fuel consumption ; Dynamometers ; Weight(Mass) ; Variability ; Measurement ; Carburetors ; Calibrating ; Exhaust emissions ; EPA motor vehicle ratings ; Horsepower ; Test variables
Internet Access
Description Access URL
https://nepis.epa.gov/Exe/ZyPDF.cgi?Dockey=9100WXKF.PDF
Holdings
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ELCD  EPA 420-R-76-001 NVFEL Library/Ann Arbor, MI 09/12/2008 DISPERSAL
ELCD  LDTP-76-2 NVFEL Library/Ann Arbor, MI 05/20/2019 DISPERSAL
NTIS  PB-272 147 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
Collation 22 pages : illustrations, charts ; 28 cm
Abstract
The inertia weight and road load power absorption simulation are dependent on the weight of the vehicle, and table values based on the test weight are used. Data presented in this report indicate the effects on fuel economy of varying both inertia weight and road load power absorption simultaneously according to the requirements of the Federal Register. This report primarily deals with improvements in inertia weight simulation and its effect on the accuracy of fuel economy measurements. It is assumed that any improvement in the accuracy of measuring fuel economy levels will also improve the accuracy of exhaust emission measurements. The secondary objective is to examine alternative dynamometer configurations which can be used to achieve improved inertia weight simulation as well as to provide the expanded range of weights necessitated by the proposed regulations on light duty trucks.
Notes
At head of title: Technical support report for regulatory action. "February, 1976." Includes bibliographical references (page 22).