INSTRUMENTATION METHODS FOR MEASUREMENT OF TORQUE OF CARDAN SHAFTS IN DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES

Some of the methods that could be used for measurement of torque are described, such as slip rings, inductive transmission and optical transducer. The strain gage method of measuring torque is not only accurate, but is also versatile. The basis of the strain gage technique is to interpret torque from torsional strain measured in the shaft. Due to the limitation in the use of slip-rings, the merits of some of the other types of systems in torque measurement that could be adopted are discussed.

• Corporate Authors:

  Institution of Engineering (India)

  8 Gakhale Road
  Calcutta 20,   India 
• Authors:
  • David, R
• Publication Date: 1973

Media Info

• Serial:
  • Institution of Eng (India) J, Elect Telecom Eng D
  • Volume: 53

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cardan shafts; Diesel engines; Locomotives; Measurement; Torque
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00056863
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 31 1976 12:00AM