Classification of Dynamometer | Instruments | Agriculture

The measurement of power of an engine is done by an instrument called dynamometer. Power is obtained by measuring force, time and distance. Dynamometer is commonly classified as: 1. Brake Dynamometer or Belt Dynamometer: (a) Prony brake type (b) Electrical type (c) Hydraulic type 2. Drawbar Dynamometer: (a) Spring type (b) Hydraulic type (c) Strain gauge type Brake dynamometer measures [...]