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Brake Mean Effective Pressure is a measure of the average pressure exerted on the piston during the power stroke, and is calculated by dividing net work output of engine by the displacement volume. Check FAQs
BMEP=ηmIMEP
BMEP - Brake Mean Effective Pressure?ηm - Mechanical Efficiency?IMEP - Indicated Mean Effective Pressure?

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4.7645Edit=0.733Edit6.5Edit
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Brake Mean Effective Pressure Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
BMEP=ηmIMEP
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
BMEP=0.7336.5Bar
Next Step Convert Units
BMEP=0.733650000Pa
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
BMEP=0.733650000
Next Step Evaluate
BMEP=476450Pa
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
BMEP=4.7645Bar

Brake Mean Effective Pressure Formula Elements

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Brake Mean Effective Pressure
Brake Mean Effective Pressure is a measure of the average pressure exerted on the piston during the power stroke, and is calculated by dividing net work output of engine by the displacement volume.
Symbol: BMEP
Measurement: PressureUnit: Bar
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Mechanical Efficiency
Mechanical Efficiency is measure of the effectiveness with which a mechanical system performs.
Symbol: ηm
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be less than 1.
Indicated Mean Effective Pressure
Indicated Mean Effective Pressure can be thought of as the pressure that persists in the cylinder during the entirety of one cycle of the engine.
Symbol: IMEP
Measurement: PressureUnit: Bar
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Brake Mean Effective Pressure

​Go Brake Mean Effective Pressure given Torque
BMEP=Kτ

Other formulas in Diesel Engine Power Plant category

​Go Area of Piston given Piston Bore
A=(π4)B2
​Go Work Done per Cycle
W=IMEPAL
​Go Indicated Power of 2 Stroke Engine
Pi2=IMEPALNNc60
​Go Indicated Power of 4 Stroke Engine
P4i=IMEPAL(N2)Nc60

How to Evaluate Brake Mean Effective Pressure?

Brake Mean Effective Pressure evaluator uses Brake Mean Effective Pressure = Mechanical Efficiency*Indicated Mean Effective Pressure to evaluate the Brake Mean Effective Pressure, The Brake Mean Effective Pressure formula is defined as a calculation of the engine cylinder pressure that would give the measured brake horsepower. Brake Mean Effective Pressure is denoted by BMEP symbol.

How to evaluate Brake Mean Effective Pressure using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Brake Mean Effective Pressure, enter Mechanical Efficiency m) & Indicated Mean Effective Pressure (IMEP) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Brake Mean Effective Pressure

What is the formula to find Brake Mean Effective Pressure?
The formula of Brake Mean Effective Pressure is expressed as Brake Mean Effective Pressure = Mechanical Efficiency*Indicated Mean Effective Pressure. Here is an example- 4.8E-5 = 0.733*650000.
How to calculate Brake Mean Effective Pressure?
With Mechanical Efficiency m) & Indicated Mean Effective Pressure (IMEP) we can find Brake Mean Effective Pressure using the formula - Brake Mean Effective Pressure = Mechanical Efficiency*Indicated Mean Effective Pressure.
What are the other ways to Calculate Brake Mean Effective Pressure?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Brake Mean Effective Pressure-
  • Brake Mean Effective Pressure=Proportionality Constant*TorqueOpenImg
Can the Brake Mean Effective Pressure be negative?
No, the Brake Mean Effective Pressure, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Brake Mean Effective Pressure?
Brake Mean Effective Pressure is usually measured using the Bar[Bar] for Pressure. Pascal[Bar], Kilopascal[Bar], Pound Per Square Inch[Bar] are the few other units in which Brake Mean Effective Pressure can be measured.
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