Engine Performance Testing

The automated test stand system is designed to meet the requirements of the most challenging testing and development work, and can be expanded as required to meet the needs of our customers.

Our six engine test stands provide testing capabilities for:

• Power up to 480 kW
• Torque up to 1,800 Nm
• Engine speed up to 20,000 1/min
• Up-to-date measurement 
• Test bench and media conditioning
• Motor fuel, diesel and CNG engine tests
• Cold start tests up to -20°C

We also cater for Bus systems such as Profi and CAN (Controller Area Network) and for the integration of special measurement equipment.

We can provide fuels of various qualities for use in engine testing. In addition to standard filling station qualities of motor and diesel fuels, CEC (Coordinating European Council) test fuels (motor fuel and diesel), kerosene and biofuels, our laboratories can prepare any quantity of special fuel blends according to customer specifications.

Why SGS?

The SGS Drive Technology Center in Austria offers state-of-the-art facilities dedicated to the testing of operating materials, ranging from the analysis of fuels and lubricants and engine tests to the technical analysis of components. Our quality management system is ISO 9001/2000 certified and the Center itself is ISO/IEC 17025 accredited.

Our customers are supported at every stage by an experienced team of academic researchers and technicians specializing in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, thermodynamics, electronics and chemistry.

Find out how engine performance testing from SGS can support your operations.