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Power and efficiency of an engine
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What is the formula for calculating input power?

Pinput=CV×flow rateP_{\text{input}} = CV \times \text{flow rate}

What is the calorific value of petrol?

48.0 MJ/kg

An engine burns propane (49 MJ/kg) at 5×1025 \times 10^{-2} kg/s. What is the input power?

2.45 MW

What does indicated power represent?

Theoretical max power with no friction

In a four-stroke engine at 1800 rpm, how many power strokes occur per second?

15

What is the formula for output power (brake power)?

Pout=TωP_{\text{out}} = T\omega

What is the angular velocity of an engine running at 800 rpm in rad/s?

84 rad/s

What is the output power in kW of a car rated at 250 bhp?

187 kW

What is the formula for frictional power?

Pfriction=PindPoutP_{\text{friction}} = P_{\text{ind}} - P_{\text{out}}

What is the formula for mechanical efficiency?

η=PoutPind\eta = \frac{P_{\text{out}}}{P_{\text{ind}}}

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