The National Laboratory of Advanced Propulsion Systems at the Vehicle, Fuel, and Environmental Research Institute of the University of Tehran consists of five test cells capable of evaluating various types of propulsion systems, including electric, hybrid, and internal combustion engines (light-duty, heavy-duty, and motorcycle applications). The laboratory can measure emissions up to the Euro 6 standard.
Notably, the laboratory’s equipment allows for testing components of both electric and internal combustion vehicles with power capacities of up to 440 kW. Some of the key testing capabilities include:
- Generator and motor testing for various internal combustion engines and AC/DC electric machines across different operating conditions.
- Type testing to determine key parameters of internal combustion engines and electric machines up to 440 kW.
- Specialized motor and generator tests, including:
- Testing various internal combustion engines and AC (induction and synchronous) and DC electric motors up to 440 kW.
- Testing internal combustion and electric motors (AC induction, synchronous, and DC) up to 12,000 RPM and 160 kW.
- Traction motor testing for applications in rail industries (such as metro systems), electric and hybrid buses, and electric/hybrid passenger vehicles.
- Maximum torque testing at zero speed.
- Motor and generator load testing in the field weakening region.
- Testing electric drives with input voltages up to 600V DC and power levels up to 440 kW.
