dyno INSITES

Because Go Power dynos are built to last, many out there still offer decades of reliable service. We often get questions about used Go Power water brakes appearing for sale on various sites.

Listen as Mike Golda and Terry O'Connell run through all the things to consider when considering purchasing a used water brake dyno. They will be speaking about Go Power dynos primarily but all of these points apply to buying any used water brake dynamometer.

Call us if you are considering the purchase or have already purchased a used dyno—we may be able to provide some advice. If you are considering an older Go Power and need some documentation, always check our Go Power website.  At the very bottom of each web page, we list various older models with links to further information. 

Thank you for listening! If there's an engine testing topic you'd like us to cover in future episodes, or you'd like to be a guest on dyno INSITES, please email [email protected].

Visit Froude's website for more information on dynamometer test systems. 

Can a lifeboat engine be tested without launching the boat into the water ? It's possible thanks to Froude engineers who engineered a unique dynamometer solution. Listen to learn how a small engine dynamometer was modified to be portable and mobile enough to be used right on the ship, allowing the engines to be tested in situ.   

Thank you for listening! If there's an engine testing topic you'd like us to cover in future episodes, or you'd like to be a guest on dyno INSITES, please email [email protected].

Visit Froude's website for more information on dynamometer test systems. 

So you've determined the correct dyno type for your test application. Whether it's a water brake, eddy current or AC dynamometer, it's crucial to size the dyno correctly, and sizing the correct engine dyno for your application can be a daunting task. 

In today's episode, Mike and Chris break it down so you can understand how we size the dyno to make sure you've got the right size for the engine and the type of testing you're doing. 

Thank you for listening! If there's an engine testing topic you'd like us to cover in future episodes, or you'd like to be a guest on dyno INSITES, please email [email protected].

Visit Froude's website for more information on dynamometer test systems. 

In this episode, we highlight the versatility of AC dynamometers. Mike Golda interviews Bill Collet, a subject matter expert in the use of AC dynos in transmission testing. Bill explains why we test transmissions, how we test them, and what the future holds for transmission testing.

Thank you for listening! If there's an engine testing topic you'd like us to cover in future episodes, or you'd like to be a guest on dyno INSITES, please email [email protected].

Visit Froude's website for more information on dynamometer test systems. 

In today's episode, Mike and Chris talk about ACs dynamometers.  Listen as they discuss the impressive qualities of the AC including the AC's ability to be used in a wide range of applications and the ability to run a whole series of tests from emissions to fuel economy to performance development. So what's the downside? 

Thank you for listening! If there's an engine testing topic you'd like us to cover in future episodes, or you'd like to be a guest on dyno INSITES, please email [email protected].

Visit Froude's website for more information on dynamometer test systems. 

What is an eddy current dyno? In this episode, Froude engineers, Mike and Chris discuss applications for the eddy current dynamometer and where it is best utilized.  Tune in to learn about the eddy current's strengths and how it differs from other dynamometer types. 

If there's a topic you'd like us to cover in future episodes, please email [email protected].

Thank you for listening! If there's an engine testing topic you'd like us to cover in future episodes, or you'd like to be a guest on dyno INSITES, please email [email protected].

Visit Froude's website for more information on dynamometer test systems. 

In this episode, Froude engineers, Mike Golda and Chris Middlemass demystify the stigma some may have regarding testing with hydraulic dynamometers (water brakes) and offer insights as to the uses and future of this dynamometer technology. 

If there's a topic you'd like us to cover in future episode, please email [email protected].  

Thank you for listening! If there's an engine testing topic you'd like us to cover in future episodes, or you'd like to be a guest on dyno INSITES, please email [email protected].

Visit Froude's website for more information on dynamometer test systems. 

Welcome to Dyno Insites. Why are we here? Because we love to share knowledge! 

Whether you are an engineer responsible for designing an engine test cell, an operator, an engineering student, or simply a person interested in engine testing, the Dyno Insites podcast is your source for real-world, practical dynamometer conversation. 

Join hosts and Froude engineers, Mike Golda and Chris Middlemass as they share their engine test cell experience during this informative, 10 - 30 minute, monthly podcast.  

By the way, we don't have a fancy sound studio, we're recording in the back electronics lab  in our Novi, MI location.  We are all here and working, so you may hear a bit of background noise-- perhaps a door closing or other sounds of a busy facility! 

If there's a topic you'd like us to cover, or if you would like to be a guest on Dyno Insites, please email [email protected].  

Dyno Insites. Powering Your Engine Dynamometer Knowledge.

Thank you for listening! If there's an engine testing topic you'd like us to cover in future episodes, or you'd like to be a guest on dyno INSITES, please email [email protected].

Visit Froude's website for more information on dynamometer test systems.