dynamometers
Torque measuring devices
Dynamometers are instruments that measure force, torque, or power.
The term most commonly refers to devices that test engine output—a mechanic might put a car on a dynamometer to measure horsepower.
Smaller handheld dynamometers measure grip strength in medical settings.
The word is often shortened to dyno: We ran it on the dyno to see what it was putting out.
Rotational force measurement
- powerEnergy transfer rate
- forceStrength or compulsion
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
- kilowattsThousand-watt units
readings · calibration · accuracy · precision · load · output · thrust · tension
Engine testing device
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
- RPMTurns in sixty seconds
- throttlePower flow controller
- tuningAdjusting pitch accuracy
performance · baseline · pulls · runs · inertia · absorption · chassis · hub
Facility for scientific investigation
- instrumentationDesign of measuring devices
- experimentsTests of a hypothesis
- scientificOf or using research methods
- analysisMethodical study of parts
physics · engineering · mechanical · calibration · standards · reference · traceability · uncertainty
Collective mechanical equipment
- motorsMachines that produce motion
- pumpsLaceless dress shoes
- turbinesBlade-driven power converters
- generatorsDevices converting motion to electricity
testing · inspection · certification · production · manufacturing · gearboxes · efficiency · specifications
Grasping body part
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
- squeezeFirm bilateral compression
- baselineStandard for comparison
therapy · diagnosis · muscular · fatigue · weakness · recovery · evaluation · pinch
torque
Rotational force measurement
- powerEnergy transfer rate
- forceStrength or compulsion
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
kilowatts · readings · calibration · accuracy · precision · load · output · thrust · tension · strain
dyno
Engine testing device
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
- RPMTurns in sixty seconds
- throttlePower flow controller
tuning · performance · baseline · pulls · runs · inertia · absorption · chassis · hub · roller
laboratory
Facility for scientific investigation
- instrumentationDesign of measuring devices
- experimentsTests of a hypothesis
- scientificOf or using research methods
analysis · physics · engineering · mechanical · calibration · standards · reference · traceability · uncertainty · validation
machinery
Collective mechanical equipment
generators · testing · inspection · certification · production · manufacturing · gearboxes · efficiency · specifications · compliance
hand
Grasping body part
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
- squeezeFirm bilateral compression
baseline · therapy · diagnosis · muscular · fatigue · weakness · recovery · evaluation · pinch · functional
- therapy equipmentresistance bands, knee brace, exercise balls, ankle support, balance boards
dynamometersspeedometers
Instruments measuring travel rate
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