3.

LOAD TEST ON 4-STROKE, SINGLE CYLINDER PETROL ENGINE TEST RIG

3.1 AIM: To conduct a load test on a 4-stroke, single cylinder petrol engine and study its
performance under various loads.
3.2 APPARATUS:
1. Four stroke, Single cylinder, petrol engine test rig with electrical loading
2. Stopwatch
3. Rope
3.3 ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS:
Make

VILLIERS

Stroke

66.7mm

Bore

70mm

Capacity

256 cc

Compression ratio

4.67:1

Rated R.P.M

3000rpm

Power Output

2.2KW

Fuel

Petrol

Sp. Gr. Of petrol

0.716

Calorific Value of petrol:

47100 KJ/Kg

3.4 Theory:
When an IC engine is designed and manufactured it is tested in a laboratory. The purpose of
testing is to
1. Determine the information which cannot be obtained by the calculation
2. To confirm the data used in the design.
3. To satisfy the customer regarding the performance of the engine.
Performance means operation of all variables relating to the working of the engine. These
variables are power, fuel consumption, load etc.
3.5 DESCRIPTION:
Petrol engine is an air cooled, single cylinder, Vertical, 4-stroke engine developing about 2.2
KW (3HP) at 3000RPM. The engine is rope started. The petrol engine is coupled to an
alternator, which serves as a loading device. Suitable control panel with voltmeter and

ammeter is provided to measure the power generated. Fuel consumption is measured with a
burette and a three-way cock, which regulates the flow of petrol from the tank to the engine.