Eddy
Current Absorber - Load Charts
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The
following graphs will help you determine if the absorber's load capacity vs. RPM
curve is a suitable match for the engine to be tested*.
"For better control, the engine being tested should not
be at the extreme high or low range of the absorber's capacity."
Important: These curves
assume full current flow through the absorber. Lowering the power
supply/controller's amperage output reduces the maximums shown accordingly.
*Actual air-cooled eddy current capacities are RPM and absorber
temperature dependent. Initial cold rotor torque
(foot-pounds) and Hp capacities are approximately
twice the hot rotor Hp capacities
shown below. Hot readings are after
running about 10 minutes, at
full load, in a room temperature
environment. Continuous ratings will be approximately
50% of these hot values.
Tip: Both hot and cold curves
are provided for air cooled absorbers. The cold numbers are for room temperature
and the hot numbers will be reached within about 10 minutes of full capacity
operation.
WARNING: These are only
the magnetic limits for each absorber. They do not take into account any
other mechanical limits imposed by the dynamometer's other driveline hardware.






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