Heating Value of the Fuel in Engine Performance Parameters Formulas

Heating value of the fuel is defined as the chemical energy per unit mass of the fuel. And is denoted by Q_HV. Heating Value of the Fuel is usually measured using the Kilojoule per Kilogram for Heat of Combustion (per Mass). Note that the value of Heating Value of the Fuel is always positive.

Engine Performance Parameters formulas that make use of Heating Value of the Fuel

fxCombustion efficiencyGo

fxFuel conversion efficiencyGo

FAQ

What is the Heating Value of the Fuel?

Heating value of the fuel is defined as the chemical energy per unit mass of the fuel. Heating Value of the Fuel is usually measured using the Kilojoule per Kilogram for Heat of Combustion (per Mass). Note that the value of Heating Value of the Fuel is always positive.

Can the Heating Value of the Fuel be negative?

No, the Heating Value of the Fuel, measured in Heat of Combustion (per Mass) cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Heating Value of the Fuel?

Heating Value of the Fuel 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 Heating Value of the Fuel can be measured.

Let Others Know

✖

Facebook

Twitter

Copied!