At the 2013 PACCAR and Dealer TMC, the Kangan Institute’s Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE) will open the doors to its fully equipped Vehicle and Emissions Laboratory, allowing delegates to take part in an active emissions test using its heavy vehicle dynamometer.

The ACE heavy vehicle dynamometer is used both commercially and for research and training purposes, including work with alternative fuels testing and new engine technologies. With a maximum load capacity of 20 tonnes, it uses a 2.5 meter diameter roller to test the power output from a truck’s drive wheels.

Kangan Institute’s Automotive Enterprise business development manager Paul Beutel said TMC2013 was a unique opportunity for fleet and workshop operators to get up close and personal to a heavy vehicle dynamometer in use, as well as see the rest of the ACE Vehicle and Emissions Laboratory.

“Many workshop managers and fleet operators would be familiar with emission test reports such as the DT80. However, not many would have seen the process conducted,” Mr Beutel said.

“In this session, participants will see a live DT80 test and the operation of the emission test equipment. The dynamometer can also measure drive train losses, and can be used to measure such things as difference in rolling resistance and friction of two different types of tyres.”

TMC2013 will run from Monday 28 to Wednesday 30 October at the Automotive Centre of Excellence at the Kangan Institute in Docklands, Melbourne. Places for the heavy vehicle dynamometer demonstration are limited, and can be reserved through online registration.

TMC2013 is Australia’s premier technical and maintenance event, with technical forums on key issues like truck electrical fault finding, parts purchasing and tyre selection and maintenance.

The event also includes hands-on product training workshops delivered by leading suppliers, with certificates of attendance for each delegate that takes part.

For the full TMC2013 program and to register, go to www.truck.net.au/tmc.