Calorific Value of Fuel in Engine Dynamics Formulas

Calorific value of Fuel is the amount of energy released or produced when 1 kg of fuel burns or any other substance is burnt in the presence of oxygen. And is denoted by CV. Calorific Value of Fuel is usually measured using the Kilojoule per Kilogram for Specific Energy. Note that the value of Calorific Value of Fuel is always positive.

Engine Dynamics formulas that make use of Calorific Value of Fuel

fxBrake Thermal Efficiency given Brake PowerGo

fxIndicated Thermal Efficiency given Indicated PowerGo

FAQ

What is the Calorific Value of Fuel?

Calorific value of Fuel is the amount of energy released or produced when 1 kg of fuel burns or any other substance is burnt in the presence of oxygen. Calorific Value of Fuel is usually measured using the Kilojoule per Kilogram for Specific Energy. Note that the value of Calorific Value of Fuel is always positive.

Can the Calorific Value of Fuel be negative?

No, the Calorific Value of Fuel, measured in Specific Energy cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Calorific Value of Fuel?

Calorific Value of Fuel is usually measured using the Kilojoule per Kilogram[kJ/kg] for Specific Energy. Joule per Kilogram[kJ/kg], Joule per Gram[kJ/kg], Joule per Centigram[kJ/kg] are the few other units in which Calorific Value of Fuel can be measured.

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