Engine Testing

Engine Testing Services for the Automotive, Marine & Generator Industries.

At TRP, we have accredited laboratories across the country dedicated to engine testing. We offer expertise and experience in emissions testing and certification, engine development testing, and environmental testing at high altitude and extreme temperatures. Our labs support the latest industry requirements and offer the following services:

Emissions and Exhaust Testing & Certification  

  • Chassis Dyno Emissions Testing for Vehicle, Motorcycle and ATV’s
  • Federal and Supplemental Vehicle and Engine Emissions Certification Testing
  • EPA 40CFR Part 1065/1066  
  • Exhaust Emissions testing for 40 CFR 1065, ISO 8178
  • EU582/2011, EU6 Particle Number (PN) sampling with rotating disk diluter
  • A&D Combustion Analysis Systems (CAS) and AVL IndiCom
  • Particulate Matter (PM) size, distribution and gravimetric analysis
  • Microsoot sensors along with smoke and opacity meters
  • NMOG exhaust specification (DNPH cartridges, impingers and bags)
  • Fourier Transform Infrared Analyzer (FTIR), MKS MG2030
  • Laser absorption spectrometer for NH3 and N2O measurements 
  • Fuel and coolant flow meters
  • Portable Emissions Measurement Systems (PEMS)

Engine Testing Development & Certification

  • Exhaust emissions certification tests, compliant with 40CFR Part 1065 and ISO 8178
  • “Not-to-Exceed” performance and emissions testing at extreme environmental conditions 
  • Engine Mapping and Emissions Control System Development
  • Prototype engine development 
  • Engine component and retrofit evaluations 
  • Aftertreatment component evaluations 
  • Competitive benchmarking 
  • Fuel blends and additive studies
  • Turnkey calibration engineering services
  • In-use Verification Program

Environmental Testing Services at High Altitude, Sea Level and Extreme Temperatures

TRP is equipped with a comprehensive group of laboratories capable of testing under extreme environmental conditions. Our TRP Rocky Mountain Test Center is especially unique, as it’s located in Empire, CO. at 9,000 feet above sea level.

Testing Facilities (at sea-level)

  • Altitude simulation capable of testing 0 to 12,000 ft. (3660 m) above sea level
  • Temperature range from -37°C to 49°C, maintaining -20°C with a 4000HP engine running inside
  • Large format test cells 55’L x 22’W x 28’H 
  • Bay doors measure 20’W x 18’H 
  • 5-ton overhead crane in each cell

Testing Facility (at high-altitude)

  • TRP’s Rocky Mountain Test Center in Empire, Colorado, offers high altitude and cold temperature testing
  • 9,000 ft. (2,750m) above sea level
  • Large format 50 ft. x 20 ft. test chambers 
  • Temperatures as low as -22°F (-30°C). 

To discuss your engine testing requirements contact us today.