Advanced Engine – Turbocharger Test Facility
Measure Engine Performance. Advance Sustainable Transport.
Explore a facility built for precise dynamometer testing, turbocharger research and evaluation of conventional and alternative fuels.
Engine Research at UTM IST
The Advanced Engine – Turbocharger Test Facility supports the Institute for Sustainable Transport at UTM in studying how engines and turbochargers perform across real-world operating conditions. Its dynamometers and configurable data acquisition system enable steady-state, transient and drive-cycle testing of turbocharged and naturally aspirated gasoline and diesel engines. Researchers can characterize performance, investigate biodiesel and other biofuels, and generate the evidence needed to inform more efficient, lower-impact transport technologies.
Dynamometers and Research Capabilities
260 kW AC Dynamometer
Run controlled engine tests with an AC dynamometer rated at 260 kW, supporting steady-state, transient and drive-cycle performance studies.
200 kW Eddy-Current Dynamometer
Characterize engine output under controlled load using a 200 kW eddy-current dynamometer for repeatable performance testing.
Engine and Fuel Characterization
Assess turbocharged and naturally aspirated gasoline and diesel engines, including biodiesel and biofuel applications, at speeds up to 6,000 rpm and torque up to 700 Nm.
Configurable High-Speed Data Acquisition
Capture detailed measurements with a modular, high-speed data acquisition system that can be configured for different testing requirements.
Engine Testing Operating Range
Explore the speed, torque and dynamometer capacities available for controlled engine performance testing.
- Maximum operating speed (rpm) 6,000%
- Maximum operating torque (Nm) 700%
- AC dynamometer capacity (kW) 260%
- Eddy-current dynamometer capacity (kW) 200%
- Dynamometer types available 2%
- Performance test modes 3%
Engine Performance Testing
Steady-State Testing
Measure engine performance at controlled speed and load points to assess repeatable operating behavior.
Transient Testing
Capture engine response as speed and load change, using configurable high-speed data acquisition to track dynamic behavior.
Drive-Cycle Testing
Reproduce changing operating demands over a drive cycle to evaluate engine performance under representative conditions.
Gasoline and Diesel Engines
Characterization Across Engine Configurations
The facility supports characterization of turbocharged and naturally aspirated gasoline and diesel engines. Its 260 kW AC and 200 kW eddy-current dynamometers enable controlled testing across operating points up to 6,000 rpm and 700 Nm. Researchers can compare how different engine configurations respond to changes in speed and load through steady-state measurements, transient tests and drive-cycle evaluations. A modular high-speed data acquisition system can be configured to capture the signals needed for each test, supporting detailed analysis of engine performance. Biodiesel and other biofuels can also be included in testing programs to examine performance with alternative fuels.
Explore Biofuels with Configurable Engine Data
Evaluate biodiesel and other biofuels under controlled engine operating conditions at the Advanced Engine – Turbocharger Test Facility. Researchers can study fuel and engine performance across steady-state, transient, and drive-cycle tests using the facility’s dynamometers. A modular, high-speed data acquisition system can be configured for different testing requirements, helping teams capture the measurements needed for detailed analysis.
