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Dynamometers


The dynamometer provides variable resistance to the vehicle to simulate the effects of loads and inclines. For cars and trucks up to 700 hp(522 kW) engine rating, the chassis roll dynamometer is used. The 6 ft (1.8 m) diameter rolls, capable of speeds up to 100 mph (161 km/hr), are moveable to permit testing FWD and RWD vehicles over a wide range of wheelbases.


 
 
The chassis dynamometer rolls can be raised, allowing tandemaxle trucks to straddle the rolls.
 

For trucks that exceed the capacity of the chassis dynamometer, a 1000 hp (746 kW) water-brake dynamometer is available. It mounts to the vehicle frame and couples directly to the driveshaft. 


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News
Friday, May 11, 2012
Developing new technology
The Jamestown Test Center has developed a new vibration table with 7 degrees of freedom (DOF). The table is three translations and three rotational DOF’s with a chassis twist. 

Wednesday, May 02, 2012
TitanX donated a module to charity
TitanX partnered with Autocar and supplied a full module for the building of a Charity Truck, which will be auctioned off at the  Environmental Research and Education Foundation (EREF) Auction.

Friday, March 09, 2012
Organizational announcement

With effect from March 1st, 2012, Bruno Jouannet, Vice President Supply Chain Management has been appointed Vice President Jamestown Operations, with full responsibility for project and product deliveries to our customers in North America securing world class operational excellence. In this new position, Bruno will be fully responsible of the operations in Jamestown, reporting to Matt Moore.


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