Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 86.508-78 — -78 Dynamometer
40 C.F.R. § 86.508-78
(a) The dynamometer shall have a single roll with a diameter of at least 0.400 metre.
(b) The dynamometer shall be equipped with a roll revolution counter for measuring actual distance traveled.
(c) Flywheels or other means shall be used to stimulate the inertia specified in § 86.529.
(d) A variable speed cooling blower shall direct air to the vehicle. The blower outlet shall be at least 0.40 m
2 (4.31 ft
2) and shall be squarely positioned between 0.3 m (0.98 ft) and 0.45 m (1.48 ft) in front of the vehicle's front wheel. The velocity of the air at the blower outlet shall be within the following limits (as a function of roll speed):
(e) The dynamometer shall comply with the tolerances in § 86.529.
Authorizing Statute
No authorizing statute found.