Heat Added by Combustion per Cycle in Engine Performance Parameters Formulas

Heat added by combustion per cycle is defined as the amount of heat energy liberated from the combustion of the fuel in one working cycle. And is denoted by Q_in. Heat Added by Combustion per Cycle is usually measured using the Kilojoule per Kilogram for Heat of Combustion (per Mass). Note that the value of Heat Added by Combustion per Cycle is always positive.

Engine Performance Parameters formulas that make use of Heat Added by Combustion per Cycle

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fxThermal efficiency of IC engineGo

FAQ

What is the Heat Added by Combustion per Cycle?

Heat added by combustion per cycle is defined as the amount of heat energy liberated from the combustion of the fuel in one working cycle. Heat Added by Combustion per Cycle is usually measured using the Kilojoule per Kilogram for Heat of Combustion (per Mass). Note that the value of Heat Added by Combustion per Cycle is always positive.

Can the Heat Added by Combustion per Cycle be negative?

No, the Heat Added by Combustion per Cycle, measured in Heat of Combustion (per Mass) cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Heat Added by Combustion per Cycle?

Heat Added by Combustion per Cycle is usually measured using the Kilojoule per Kilogram[kJ/kg] for Heat of Combustion (per Mass). Joule per Kilogram[kJ/kg], Calorie (IT) per Gram[kJ/kg] are the few other units in which Heat Added by Combustion per Cycle can be measured.

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