Powertrain Testing Service

Alma Automotive provides powertrain testing services to support the development, validation and characterization of engines and propulsion systems.

Tests are carried out in our test cells, fully equipped and ready to use, designed to manage a wide range of applications and operating conditions on internal combustion and electric systems.

Thanks to our collaboration with Borghi & Saveri, our test cells integrate high-precision measurement technologies, dynamometer systems, advanced control and automation, ensuring reliability, accuracy and quality of the acquired data.

Our test cells

Our test cells are designed to support the development, validation and characterization of different types of propulsion systems, components and subsystems.

Thanks to dedicated and configurable infrastructures, we can adapt testing activities to the specific needs of each project, offering test cells for internal combustion engines, electric systems and specialized integration and validation activities.

Test cell for internal combustion engines

Cell 100 and 106

Testable applications

• Racing engines
• Motorcycle engines
• Gasoline engines
• Kart engines
• Diesel engines
• Drone and UAV engines
• Special applications
• Components and subsystems

Main equipment

• Active dynamometer: 10,000 rpm, 221 kW, 568 Nm
• Borghi & Saveri real-time automation and control system
• Software based on NI VeriStand, with integration of models developed in Simulink and LabVIEW.
• Integration with ECU and calibration tools
• Combustion air handling unit (AHU)
• Blow-by meter
• Exhaust gas extraction
• Cell washing system
• Fuel flow meter

Test cell for electric powertrains

Cell 105

Testable applications

• Electric motors
• Electric powertrains
• High-performance applications
• Special applications
• Inverters
• Components and subsystems

Main equipment

• Battery Emulator HV 900V, 250A, 200kW
• Battery Emulator HV 590V, 400A, 400kW
• Tandem PMM + eddy current dynamometer configuration: 10,500 rpm, 200 kW
• Borghi & Saveri real-time automation and control system
• Power Analyzer

Specific testing and integration

Our test cells can be integrated with additional systems and tools dedicated to the specific needs of the project, including:

• Combustion analysis OBI-M2
• Pressure, temperature and flow sensors
• Oil quality monitoring
• Predictive maintenance systems
• Additional instrumentation via CAN and ModBUS
• Fluid conditioning units: water, oil and fuel
• Linear actuators
• Specific power supplies required by the test
• Controllable fans for overpressure simulations

Testing services and engineering support

We provide not only testing infrastructures, but also the expertise and tools needed to support customers throughout all phases of powertrain development, validation and optimization.

Reliable testing. Repeatable results.

Dedicated test cells, advanced automation and engineering expertise at the service of your project.

Data, results and support

For all testing activities, we provide the documentation needed to support product development and validation activities.

The customer always has access to:

• Structured report of the tests performed
• Data acquired during testing
• Technical documentation related to the activities carried out
• Direct discussion with the test cell operator / engineers

Upon request, dedicated engineering support activities can also be integrated for the analysis and interpretation of results, as well as the introduction of tools designed specifically to support particular testing needs.

The advantages of a strong technical partner

Choosing Alma Automotive means relying on a partner with proven expertise in powertrain testing and development.

• Strong technical expertise in powertrain testing
• Fully equipped in-house test cells
• Advanced automation and data acquisition systems
• Integration with ECU and calibration tools
• Technologies and know-how developed in collaboration with Borghi & Saveri
• Maximum confidentiality and protection of the customer's intellectual property