Design and fabrication of diesel engine test bed for mechanical engineering laboratory/ Mark Kevin R. Adiova, Dexter B. Borbon, Owen Reiner T. Bunyi, John Larry Jr. A. Giner, and Angelica C. Ruiz.--

Bachelor's Thesis

College of Engineering.-- Bachelor of science in mechanical engineering: Technological University of the Philippines, 2024.

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The Mechanical Engineering Department at the Technological University of the
Philippines (TUP) - Manila needs essential laboratory equipment for testing diesel engines.
This absence hinders students' ability to gain hands-on experience with crucial aspects like
engine performance and emissions control. Therefore, this paper proposes designing and
fabricating a dedicated diesel engine test bed for the department. This equipment is a valuable
tool, providing students with practical learning opportunities and a deeper understanding of
diesel engine operation. It used the prototyping approach, wherein after thorough research, the
test bed is determined to be mainly composed of a 10-hp and air-cooled-type diesel engine
(Yamma YM186FE-MP), bed frame, and a rope brake dynamometer. The test bed was able to
perform five experiments, as per the guidelines conforming to CHED Memorandum No. 97,
Series of 2017, specifically tailored for the Mechanical Engineering Laboratory 2 course. Such
experiments highlight the use of instrumentations, specifically the dynamometer, tachometer,
flow meter, and temperature sensors. By incorporating advanced instrumentation and
experimental techniques, a comprehensive understanding of diesel engine dynamics is
expected to be learned by the students, contributing to their academic and professional
development through mechanical engineering. Through this endeavor, the paper emphasizes

the impact of integrating theoretical knowledge with practical experimentation to address real-
world challenges and further innovation in diesel engine technology and education.