Thermal Efficiency using Indicated Power and Fuel Consumption Rate Calculator

✖Indicated Power of 4 Stroke is a measure of the power output of a 4 stroke diesel engine based on the pressure exerted on the piston during the combustion process.ⓘ Indicated Power of 4 Stroke [P_4i]			+10% -10%
✖Fuel Consumption Rate refers to the rate at which fuel is consumed by the engine.ⓘ Fuel Consumption Rate [m_f]			+10% -10%
✖Calorific Value is a measure of the amount of energy contained in a unit of fuel. It is a measure of the energy released when the fuel is burned.ⓘ Calorific Value [CV]			+10% -10%

✖Indicated Thermal Efficiency is a measure of the engine's ability to convert the chemical energy in the fuel into useful mechanical work, based on the energy released during the combustion process.ⓘ Thermal Efficiency using Indicated Power and Fuel Consumption Rate [ITE]

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Thermal Efficiency using Indicated Power and Fuel Consumption Rate

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`"ITE" = "P"_{"4i"}/("m"_{"f"}*"CV")`

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`"0.506573"="7553kW"/("0.355kg/s"*"42000kJ/kg")`

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Thermal Efficiency using Indicated Power and Fuel Consumption Rate Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Indicated Thermal Efficiency = Indicated Power of 4 Stroke/(Fuel Consumption Rate*Calorific Value)
ITE = P_4i/(m_f*CV)
This formula uses 4 Variables

Variables Used

Indicated Thermal Efficiency - Indicated Thermal Efficiency is a measure of the engine's ability to convert the chemical energy in the fuel into useful mechanical work, based on the energy released during the combustion process.
Indicated Power of 4 Stroke - (Measured in Watt) - Indicated Power of 4 Stroke is a measure of the power output of a 4 stroke diesel engine based on the pressure exerted on the piston during the combustion process.
Fuel Consumption Rate - (Measured in Kilogram per Second) - Fuel Consumption Rate refers to the rate at which fuel is consumed by the engine.
Calorific Value - (Measured in Joule per Kilogram) - Calorific Value is a measure of the amount of energy contained in a unit of fuel. It is a measure of the energy released when the fuel is burned.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Indicated Power of 4 Stroke: 7553 Kilowatt --> 7553000 Watt (Check conversion here)
Fuel Consumption Rate: 0.355 Kilogram per Second --> 0.355 Kilogram per Second No Conversion Required
Calorific Value: 42000 Kilojoule per Kilogram --> 42000000 Joule per Kilogram (Check conversion here)

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

ITE = P_4i/(m_f*CV) --> 7553000/(0.355*42000000)

Evaluating ... ...

ITE = 0.506572769953052

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.506572769953052 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.506572769953052 ≈ 0.506573 <-- Indicated Thermal Efficiency

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Go Brake Thermal Efficiency = (Brake Mean Effective Pressure*Piston Area*Stroke of Piston*(RPM/2)*Number of Cylinders)/(Fuel Consumption Rate*Calorific Value*60)

Break Power given Bore and Stroke

Go Brake Power of 4 Stroke = (Mechanical Efficiency*Indicated Mean Effective Pressure*Piston Area*Stroke of Piston*(RPM/2)*Number of Cylinders)/60

Indicated Power of 2 Stroke Engine

Go Indicated Power of 2 Stroke Engine = (Indicated Mean Effective Pressure*Piston Area*Stroke of Piston*RPM*Number of Cylinders)/60

Indicated Power of 4 Stroke Engine

Go Indicated Power of 4 Stroke = (Indicated Mean Effective Pressure*Piston Area*Stroke of Piston*(RPM/2)*Number of Cylinders)/60

Brake Power using Break Mean Effective Pressure

Go Brake Power of 4 Stroke = (Brake Mean Effective Pressure*Piston Area*Stroke of Piston*(RPM/2)*Number of Cylinders)/60

Overall Efficiency or Brake Thermal Efficiency using Mechanical Efficiency

Go Brake Thermal Efficiency = (Mechanical Efficiency*Indicated Power of 4 Stroke)/(Fuel Consumption Rate*Calorific Value)

Overall Efficiency or Brake Thermal Efficiency using Friction Power and Indicated Power

Go Brake Thermal Efficiency = (Indicated Power of 4 Stroke-Friction Power)/(Fuel Consumption Rate*Calorific Value)

Thermal Efficiency using Indicated Mean Effective Pressure and Break Mean Effective Pressure

Go Indicated Thermal Efficiency = Brake Thermal Efficiency*Indicated Mean Effective Pressure/Brake Mean Effective Pressure

Thermal Efficiency using Indicated Power and Brake Power

Go Indicated Thermal Efficiency = Brake Thermal Efficiency*Indicated Power of 4 Stroke/Brake Power of 4 Stroke

Thermal Efficiency using Indicated Power and Fuel Consumption Rate

Go Indicated Thermal Efficiency = Indicated Power of 4 Stroke/(Fuel Consumption Rate*Calorific Value)

Mechanical Efficiency using Indicated Power and Friction Power

Go Mechanical Efficiency = (Indicated Power of 4 Stroke-Friction Power)/Indicated Power of 4 Stroke

Brake Thermal Efficiency of Diesel Engine Power Plant

Go Brake Thermal Efficiency = Brake Power of 4 Stroke/(Fuel Consumption Rate*Calorific Value)

Mechanical Efficiency using Break Power and Friction Power

Go Mechanical Efficiency = Brake Power of 4 Stroke/(Brake Power of 4 Stroke+Friction Power)

Work Done per Cycle

Go Work = Indicated Mean Effective Pressure*Piston Area*Stroke of Piston

Brake Mean Effective Pressure

Go Brake Mean Effective Pressure = Mechanical Efficiency*Indicated Mean Effective Pressure

Break Power of 4 Stroke Diesel Engine

Go Brake Power of 4 Stroke = (2*pi*Torque*(RPM/2))/60

Brake Specific Fuel Consumption given Brake Power and Fuel Consumption Rate

Go Brake Specific Fuel Consumption = Fuel Consumption Rate/Brake Power of 4 Stroke

Break Power of 2 Stroke Diesel Engine

Go Brake Power of 2 Stroke = (2*pi*Torque*RPM)/60

Thermal Efficiency of Diesel Engine Power Plant

Go Indicated Thermal Efficiency = Brake Thermal Efficiency/Mechanical Efficiency

Break Power given Mechanical Efficiency and Indicated Power

Go Brake Power of 4 Stroke = Mechanical Efficiency*Indicated Power of 4 Stroke

Mechanical Efficiency of Diesel Engine

Go Mechanical Efficiency = Brake Power of 4 Stroke/Indicated Power of 4 Stroke

Indicated Power using Brake Power and Friction Power

Go Indicated Power of 4 Stroke = Brake Power of 4 Stroke+Friction Power

Friction Power of Diesel Engine

Go Friction Power = Indicated Power of 4 Stroke-Brake Power of 4 Stroke

Brake Mean Effective Pressure given Torque

Go Brake Mean Effective Pressure = Proportionality Constant*Torque

Area of Piston given Piston Bore

Go Piston Area = (pi/4)*Piston Bore^2

Thermal Efficiency using Indicated Power and Fuel Consumption Rate Formula

Indicated Thermal Efficiency = Indicated Power of 4 Stroke/(Fuel Consumption Rate*Calorific Value)
ITE = P_4i/(m_f*CV)

What is the relation between indicated power brake power and friction power?

The difference between indicated power and brake power is as follows. First of all, by indicated power we mean GROSS indicated power, the total work done by gas on piston during compression and power strokes. The brake power is the power available at the dynamometer. The difference is called friction power.

How to Calculate Thermal Efficiency using Indicated Power and Fuel Consumption Rate?

Thermal Efficiency using Indicated Power and Fuel Consumption Rate calculator uses Indicated Thermal Efficiency = Indicated Power of 4 Stroke/(Fuel Consumption Rate*Calorific Value) to calculate the Indicated Thermal Efficiency, The Thermal Efficiency using Indicated Power and Fuel Consumption Rate formula is defined as a term used to describe the efficiency of an internal combustion engine (ICE). It is a measure of how effectively an ICE converts the energy stored in the fuel into useful mechanical work. Indicated Thermal Efficiency is denoted by ITE symbol.

How to calculate Thermal Efficiency using Indicated Power and Fuel Consumption Rate using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Thermal Efficiency using Indicated Power and Fuel Consumption Rate, enter Indicated Power of 4 Stroke (P_4i), Fuel Consumption Rate (m_f) & Calorific Value (CV) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Thermal Efficiency using Indicated Power and Fuel Consumption Rate calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.506573 = 7553000/(0.355*42000000).

FAQ

What is Thermal Efficiency using Indicated Power and Fuel Consumption Rate?

The Thermal Efficiency using Indicated Power and Fuel Consumption Rate formula is defined as a term used to describe the efficiency of an internal combustion engine (ICE). It is a measure of how effectively an ICE converts the energy stored in the fuel into useful mechanical work and is represented as ITE = P_4i/(m_f*CV) or Indicated Thermal Efficiency = Indicated Power of 4 Stroke/(Fuel Consumption Rate*Calorific Value). Indicated Power of 4 Stroke is a measure of the power output of a 4 stroke diesel engine based on the pressure exerted on the piston during the combustion process, Fuel Consumption Rate refers to the rate at which fuel is consumed by the engine & Calorific Value is a measure of the amount of energy contained in a unit of fuel. It is a measure of the energy released when the fuel is burned.

How to calculate Thermal Efficiency using Indicated Power and Fuel Consumption Rate?

The Thermal Efficiency using Indicated Power and Fuel Consumption Rate formula is defined as a term used to describe the efficiency of an internal combustion engine (ICE). It is a measure of how effectively an ICE converts the energy stored in the fuel into useful mechanical work is calculated using Indicated Thermal Efficiency = Indicated Power of 4 Stroke/(Fuel Consumption Rate*Calorific Value). To calculate Thermal Efficiency using Indicated Power and Fuel Consumption Rate, you need Indicated Power of 4 Stroke (P_4i), Fuel Consumption Rate (m_f) & Calorific Value (CV). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Indicated Power of 4 Stroke, Fuel Consumption Rate & Calorific Value and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

How many ways are there to calculate Indicated Thermal Efficiency?

In this formula, Indicated Thermal Efficiency uses Indicated Power of 4 Stroke, Fuel Consumption Rate & Calorific Value. We can use 4 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Indicated Thermal Efficiency = Brake Thermal Efficiency/Mechanical Efficiency
Indicated Thermal Efficiency = Brake Thermal Efficiency*Indicated Power of 4 Stroke/Brake Power of 4 Stroke
Indicated Thermal Efficiency = Brake Thermal Efficiency*Indicated Mean Effective Pressure/Brake Mean Effective Pressure
Indicated Thermal Efficiency = Brake Thermal Efficiency*((Friction Power+Brake Power of 4 Stroke)/Brake Power of 4 Stroke)

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