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BP=(ηm100)IP
BP - Brake Power?ηm - Mechanical Efficiency?IP - Indicated Power?

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0.54Edit=(60Edit100)0.9Edit
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Brake Power given Mechanical Efficiency Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
BP=(ηm100)IP
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
BP=(60100)0.9kW
Next Step Convert Units
BP=(60100)900W
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
BP=(60100)900
Next Step Evaluate
BP=540W
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
BP=0.54kW

Brake Power given Mechanical Efficiency Formula Elements

Variables
Brake Power
Brake Power is the power available at the crankshaft.
Symbol: BP
Measurement: PowerUnit: kW
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Mechanical Efficiency
Mechanical Efficiency (in %) is the ratio of the power delivered by a mechanical system to the power supplied to it.
Symbol: ηm
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0 to 100.
Indicated Power
Indicated Power is the total power produced due to combustion of fuel within the IC engine's cylinder in one complete cycle neglecting any losses.
Symbol: IP
Measurement: PowerUnit: kW
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Brake Power

​Go Brake Power given Mean Effective Pressure
BP=(PmbLA(N))

Other formulas in Important Formulas of Engine Dynamics category

​Go Mechanical Efficiency of IC engine
ηm=(BPIP)100
​Go Indicated Power given Mechanical Efficiency
IP=BPηm100
​Go Indicated Thermal Efficiency given Indicated Power
IDE=(IPmfCV)100
​Go Brake Thermal Efficiency given Brake Power
ηb=(BPmfCV)100

How to Evaluate Brake Power given Mechanical Efficiency?

Brake Power given Mechanical Efficiency evaluator uses Brake Power = (Mechanical Efficiency/100)*Indicated Power to evaluate the Brake Power, The Brake Power given Mechanical Efficiency formula is defined as the product of mechanical efficiency and indicated power of an IC engine. Brake Power is denoted by BP symbol.

How to evaluate Brake Power given Mechanical Efficiency using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Brake Power given Mechanical Efficiency, enter Mechanical Efficiency m) & Indicated Power (IP) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Brake Power given Mechanical Efficiency

What is the formula to find Brake Power given Mechanical Efficiency?
The formula of Brake Power given Mechanical Efficiency is expressed as Brake Power = (Mechanical Efficiency/100)*Indicated Power. Here is an example- 6E-5 = (60/100)*900.
How to calculate Brake Power given Mechanical Efficiency?
With Mechanical Efficiency m) & Indicated Power (IP) we can find Brake Power given Mechanical Efficiency using the formula - Brake Power = (Mechanical Efficiency/100)*Indicated Power.
What are the other ways to Calculate Brake Power?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Brake Power-
  • Brake Power=(Brake Mean Effective Pressure*Stroke Length*Area of Cross Section*(Engine Speed))OpenImg
Can the Brake Power given Mechanical Efficiency be negative?
No, the Brake Power given Mechanical Efficiency, measured in Power cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Brake Power given Mechanical Efficiency?
Brake Power given Mechanical Efficiency is usually measured using the Kilowatt[kW] for Power. Watt[kW], Milliwatt[kW], Microwatt[kW] are the few other units in which Brake Power given Mechanical Efficiency can be measured.
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