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Engine test method

  • US 4,326,410 A
  • Filed: 06/03/1980
  • Issued: 04/27/1982
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/02/1980
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for testing an engine comprising the steps of:

  • starting said engine;

    controlling a fuel feed of said engine to obtain steady running at a first speed;

    performing a first runup-rundown cycle consisting of accelerating said engine from said first speed to a second speed, and permitting said engine to decelerate to a third speed;

    monitoring at least one parameter of said engine during said first runup-rundown cycle;

    selecting parameters for a second runup-rundown cycle based on the monitored parameter during said first runup-rundown cycle;

    performing said second runup-rundown cycle consisting of accelerating said engine from said third speed to a fourth speed and permitting said engine to decelerate to a fifth speed;

    continuing the steps of monitoring, selecting and performing to produce subsequent runup-rundown cycles;

    comparing a result of said monitoring with at least one standard parameter; and

    ending said testing when the result of said monitoring reaches a predetermined relationship with said standard parameter.

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