It is and has been for decades an invaluable tool to any one interested in increasing the performance of combustion engines.
Diy flow bench.
The diy flow bench is a basic system to measure and display volumetric air flow.
Building a motor controller severely increases the complexity of the project but gives more possibilities for convenient automated testing and more importantly consistency.
Establishing the numbers step 1.
The diy flow bench projects aim is to build a basic affordable diy flow bench using readily available components.
A flowbench or air flow bench is a tool to measure the air flow capabilities of anything that s required to do this.
With high tech electronic sensors and a patented state of the art air flow metering element effective flow rate measurements can now be made with nothing more than an average shop vac for an air source.
While using a shop vacuum to move air through the flow bench the fp1 processor estimates the flow data to 28 wc test pressure in real time as the flow test is being performed.
Diy flowbench design diy flowbench design and construction what s a flowbench.
Currently the project is focused on making a basic flow bench using an automotive maf sensor and arduino controller.
Start with a reading on the manometer with the plate completely blocked off for a zero flow depression test.
This flow bench uses a shop vacuum for estimated flow data.
Make sure your bench is sealed so no leakage takes place except through the test piece.
This is a valid option but we instead opted to build a motor controller.
One of our favorites is a diy bench which is always a great way to provide a practical and decorative accent both inside and out.
Open the 5 cfm orifice.
Benches are appropriate both indoors and outdoors and can be used for storage for decoration or just to sit on and reflect.