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This SAE Information Report is a review of test methods that have been used to evaluate elastomeric hydrodynamic seals. The advantages and disadvantages of each method are discussed. There are ten methods total which include three suggested methods. For those interested in more detailed information on hydrodynamic sealing systems, see 2.2.

This SAE Recommended Practice describes instrumentation for determining the amount of methane in air and exhaust gas.

This SAE Recommended Practice describes instrumentation for determining the amount of methane in air and exhaust gas.

This SAE Recommended Practice describes instrumentation for determining the amount of methane in air and exhaust gas.

This SAE Recommended Practice describes instrumentation for determining the amount of methane in air and exhaust gas.

The method presented is the current recommendation for the use of flame ionization detectors to determine the hydrocarbon content of diesel engine exhaust, or exhaust of vehicles using diesel engines, when operating at steady-state. The requirements of the associated sampling system and a general procedure for a continuous measuring method are presented.

The method presented is the current recommendation for the use of flame ionization detectors to determine the hydrocarbon content of diesel engine exhaust, or exhaust of vehicles using diesel engines, when operating at steady-state. The requirements of the associated sampling system and a general procedure for a continuous measuring method are presented.

The method presented is the current recommendation for the use of flame ionization detectors to determine the hydrocarbon content of diesel engine exhaust, or exhaust of vehicles using diesel engines, when operating at steady-state. The requirements of the associated sampling system and a general procedure for a continuous measuring method are presented.

The purpose of this SAE Recommended Practice is to provide a glossary of radial seal terms and nomenclature which are normally encountered in the design, manufacture, installation, testing, inspection, and failure mode analysis of radial seals. The information will aid in the understanding and communication among those people associated with radial seals.

Because of the intense focus on CAFE and fuel emission standards, optimization of the automobile drivetrain is imperative. In light of this, component efficiencies have become an important factor in the drivetrain decision-making process. It has therefore become necessary to develop a universal standard to judge transmission efficiency. This SAE Recommended Practice specifies the dynamometer test procedure which maps a manual transmission’s efficiency. The document is separated into two parts. The first compares input and output torque throughout a specified input speed range in order to determine “in-gear” transmission efficiency. The second procedure measures parasitic losses experienced while in neutral at nominal idling speeds and also churning losses while in gear. The application of this document is intended for passenger car and light truck. All references to transmissions throughout this document include transaxles.

This document encompasses analytical procedures for measuring nonregulated diesel exhaust emissions. Methods are recommended for the measurement of aldehydes and carbonyl compounds, sulfates and the characterization of diesel exhaust particulates. Informational methods are presented for the measurement of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in diesel exhaust particulate samples. The procedures are based on current proven chemical and engineering practices. However, it should be noted that the procedures are subject to change to keep pace with established experience and technology.