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Simulation of Farm Tractor Field Loading Through Laboratory Programmed Control
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A unique laboratory system for evaluation of agricultural tractor engines and power trains has been developed which closely simulates field loading, operates on a continuous 24 h basis, and is fully automated to reduce manpower expense. The programming hardware in conjunction with a dynamometer system provides a continuous and efficient method of indoor evaluation which correlates well with results from field test units. A master load histogram produced from collected field data was used to derive an engine loading cycle. A data logging system monitors the test stands during unattended times. Certain shortcomings-lack of reaction to environmental conditions, geographical differences, an operator's “feel” of a vehicle-will not totally eliminate field testing.
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Whelpley, T., "Simulation of Farm Tractor Field Loading Through Laboratory Programmed Control," SAE Technical Paper 730820, 1973, https://doi.org/10.4271/730820.Also In
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- Whelpley T. D. “A Mobile Digital Data Acquisition System - An Essential Link to Computer Processing of Test Results.” Paper 680610 SAE Farm, Construction, and Industrial Machinery Meeting Milwaukee September 1968
- Swanson S. R. “Evaluating Component Fatigue Performance Under Programmed Random and Programmed Constant Amplified Loading.” Paper 690050 SAE Automotive Engineering Congress Detroit January 1969