Powertrain & Combustion Instrumentation

Precision Combustion Analysis
& Powertrain Systems

LMS Engineering builds laboratory-grade combustion diagnostics, high-speed simultaneous DAQ hardware, and mathematically rigorous powertrain utilities for research dyno cells and engine developers.

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1.0 MS/s Simultaneous DAQ
20-bit ADC Resolution
0.1° CA Tracking @ 15k RPM
C++17 Real-Time Core
Flagship Platform

FlameTrace Combustion Suite

A unified, laboratory-grade combustion recording workstation paired with custom synchronous DAQ hardware—engineered to replace cumbersome legacy systems.

FlameTrace

FlameTrace

Combustion, simplified

FlameTrace combines a native C++17 real-time analysis workstation with high-speed 20-bit simultaneous DAQ hardware. Designed from the ground up for dynamometer test cells, research engines, and powertrain development.

  • First-Law Thermodynamics: Real-time dQ/dθ, MFB (Rassweiler-Withrow), and variable NASA polynomials.
  • Dedicated 8-ADC DAQ: 1.0 MS/s simultaneous sampling across all channels with zero inter-channel phase skew.
  • Visual DSP Node Graphs: 22 modular DSP blocks for filtering, virtual channels, and custom calculus.
  • Vector DBC & CAN Bus: Log ECU channels cycle-synchronized with in-cylinder pressure.
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In-Browser Workstation Real Dyno Data

Experience the Workstation Live

Test-drive our in-browser diagnostic workstation duplicate with 25 real test cell cycles extracted from a high-speed combustion acquisition run.

[Main Data Window] ● 25 Cycles Loaded
Interactive Cursors • HUD • HRR Drawer
  • ✓ Drag interactive A & B crank-angle cursors
  • ✓ Real-time $\Delta P$, $\Delta\theta$, and MFB readout HUD
  • ✓ Instant cycle conditions (Firing, Motoring, Knock, Misfire)
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Free Engineering Tools

Precision Powertrain Calculators

Explore our suite of online calculators for engine builders, tuners, and dyno operators. Built with the same uncompromising mathematical rigor as FlameTrace.

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Compression Ratio

Static CR, swept volume, deck clearance, and rod-to-stroke ratios.

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Fuel System Sizing

Injector flow rates, BSFC, duty cycles, and pump flow requirements.

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Gear Ratio & Speed

Vehicle speed per gear, tire rollout, and final drive optimization.

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Exhaust Header Sizing

Acoustic wave resonance lengths and primary tube diameter sizing.
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Engineering Capabilities

Engineered for Testbed Compatibility

LMS Engineering systems integrate seamlessly with existing test cell workflows, from engine dynos to optical research rigs.

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Universal File Interoperability

Native high-speed binary and CSV testbed read/write compatibility ensures bi-directional data flow into MATLAB, Python, and AVL/Kistler legacy processing workflows.

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Synchronized Telemetry

Integrated Vector DBC and SAE J1939 CAN decoding allows seamless cycle-by-cycle synchronization of ECU engine parameters with optical and piezoelectric cylinder pressure data.

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Turn-Key Dyno Integration

We assist with charge amplifier gain calibration, optical encoder synchronization, trigger wheel synthesis, and complete hardware-in-the-loop testbed instrumentation.

Consultation & Support

Equip Your Dyno Cell with LMS Engineering

Discuss your engine configuration, cylinder count, transducer hardware, or custom software requirements with an LMS combustion engineer.

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