An Eddy Current absorption dynamometer produces braking torque
using the principle of eddy currents induced in a rotating metallic
disk, immersed in a magnetic field. It is basically an eddy current
brake mounted in trunnion bearings. Its advantages are maintenance,
control, simple construction and desirable speed-torque
characteristics. The speed-torque characteristics make the eddy
current dynamometer ideal for engine testing, and its versatility
also allows effective use in testing transmissions, turbines,
electric motors, gears, pumps and many other machines.