Indicated Power in Engine Dynamics Formulas

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. And is denoted by IP. Indicated Power is usually measured using the Kilowatt for Power. Note that the value of Indicated Power is always positive.

Formulas to find Indicated Power in Engine Dynamics

fxIndicated Power given Mechanical EfficiencyGo

Engine Dynamics formulas that make use of Indicated Power

fxBrake Power given Mechanical EfficiencyGo

fxFriction PowerGo

fxIndicated specific fuel consumptionGo

fxIndicated Thermal Efficiency given Indicated PowerGo

fxMechanical Efficiency of IC engineGo

List of variables in Engine Dynamics formulas

fx Brake Power Go

fx Mechanical Efficiency Go

FAQ

What is the 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. Indicated Power is usually measured using the Kilowatt for Power. Note that the value of Indicated Power is always positive.

Can the Indicated Power be negative?

No, the Indicated Power, measured in Power cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Indicated Power?

Indicated Power is usually measured using the Kilowatt[kW] for Power. Watt[kW], Milliwatt[kW], Microwatt[kW] are the few other units in which Indicated Power can be measured.

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