MORSE TEST ON MULTI CYLINDER PETROL ENGINE

(AMBASSADOR ENGINE)

AIM:
To perform the Morse test on the given multi cylinder petrol engine and to
determine the efficiency at the given load

APPARATUS REQUIRED:
1. Multi Cylinder Petrol Engine Test Rig
2. Tachometer
3. Stop watch

SPECIFICATIONS:
Engine : Multi cylinder, ambassador engine

Type : water cooled, 4-s petrol engine.

Rated power : 32 kW @ 3200 rpm

Rated idling speed (N) : 650 rpm - 3500 rpm

Bore Diameter (D) : 73.02 mm

Stroke Length (L) : 88.9 mm

Compression Ratio : 9:2:1

Fuel : Petrol

Calorific value of petrol (CV) : 47,200 KJ/Kg

DESCRIPTION OF TEST RIG:

The petrol engine is a 4 cylinder, four strokes, water cooled, vertical type coupled
with electrical dynamometer. The fuel consumption of the engine is measured with a
burette, fitted on the fuel line. The consumption rate of the air is measured with the help

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of air tank fitted with an orifice. The air tank is connected with the engine inlet manifold
through a flexible pipe.

BRAKE POWER :
BP = (2πNT) / 60

Where,
T = Brake Torque (W * L)

W – Load in Newton

L – Distance between shaft axis and the point of suspension

N - Rpm.

FORMULAE:

Brake power when all cylinders are working, BP 1234 = ( 2πNT1234 )/ (60*1000) KW.

Where, T is the torque developed in N-m

Brake power when first cylinder is cutoff, BP234 = ( 2πNT234) / (60*1000) KW.

Brake power when second cylinder is cutoff, BP134 = ( 2πNT134) / ( 60*1000) KW.

Brake power when third cylinder is cutoff, BP124 = ( 2πNT124) / (60*1000) KW.

Brake power when fourth cylinder is cutoff, BP123 = ( 2πNT123) / (60*1000) KW.

Indicated power of the first cylinder IP1 = (BP1234) – (BP234) KW

Indicated power of second cylinder IP2 = ( BP1234) – (BP134) KW

Indicated power of third cylinder IP3 = ( BP1234) – (BP124) KW.

Indicated power of fourth cylinder IP4 = ( BP1234) - ( BP123) KW.

IP1234 = IP1+IP2+IP3+IP4
Mechanical efficiency (ηм) = {( BP1234) / (IP1234)} * 100 %

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PROCEDURE:

 Before starting the engine keep the fuel cut off level in ON position.
 Start the engine using starter motor.
 Allow the engine to run at no load for about 10 minutes to warm up and attain
steady state condition.
 Load the engine to the required level.
 When the engine is loaded to the required load adjust the throttle to maintain the
speed of the engine at its rated rpm.
 Allow few minutes for the engine attains steady state condition and note down the
load when all the cylinders are developing power.
 Cut off cylinder no.1 by lifting the cutoff switch no.1
 Bring the engine again to rated speed by adjusting the load on brake drum and not
by adjusting the throttle and note down the corresponding load on the engine.
 Similarly cut off the cylinder.2,3,4 and repeat the above procedure to find the load
on the engine for cylinder.
 Remove the load from the engine and stop the engine by switching off the ignition
switch.

PRECAUTIONS:

 The engine should not be started or stopped under loaded condition.

 The lubricating oil level should be ensured before starting the engine.

 The engine cooling water supply should be ensured before starting the engine.

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OBSERVATION:

Ambient temperature (Ta) = ºC

S.No Conditions Load Speed B.P

in kg (Rpm) (KW)
1 All cylinders are
working
2 First cylinder is cut
off remaining are
working
3 Second cylinder is
cut off remaining are
working
Third cylinder is cut
4 off remaining are
working
5 Fourth cylinder is cut
off remaining are
working

RESULT:

The Morse test on the given 4-stroke engine has been conducted and results are
obtained.

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