Can you calculate engine RPM from torque and inertia?

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As part of a much larger project I am doing for fun, is it possible to calculate the RPM of a combustino engine from the Torque and Interia.

Reason I am asking is i have a dyno torque result and an engine torque result and i am trying to calculate the speed. If anyone wants to know why or more information i'll happyily respond.

Thanks In Advance

James
 

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i have been generally told if i find net torque

Engine Torque - Dyno Torque and then divide the answer by inertia, i'll have acceleration.

Add these together for each time interval (1ms) ill have speed.

Have i been told correctly?

James
 
Is this an engine test on a dyno? The engine torque and dyno torque should be the same; since there's no loss across a flywheel.

Engine speed will be measured on a dyno test, you won't need to calculate this.