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Mechanical Efficiency is measure of the effectiveness with which a mechanical system performs. Check FAQs
ηm=P4bP4i
ηm - Mechanical Efficiency?P4b - Brake Power of 4 Stroke?P4i - Indicated Power of 4 Stroke?

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0.7331Edit=5537Edit7553Edit
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Mechanical Efficiency of Diesel Engine Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Mechanical Efficiency of Diesel Engine?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
ηm=P4bP4i
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ηm=5537kW7553kW
Next Step Convert Units
ηm=5.5E+6W7.6E+6W
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ηm=5.5E+67.6E+6
Next Step Evaluate
ηm=0.733086190917516
LAST Step Rounding Answer
ηm=0.7331

Mechanical Efficiency of Diesel Engine Formula Elements

Variables
Mechanical Efficiency
Mechanical Efficiency is measure of the effectiveness with which a mechanical system performs.
Symbol: ηm
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be less than 1.
Brake Power of 4 Stroke
Brake Power of 4 Stroke is the output of the engine at the shaft measured by a dynamometer in a 4 stroke diesel engine.
Symbol: P4b
Measurement: PowerUnit: kW
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Indicated Power of 4 Stroke
Indicated Power of 4 Stroke is a measure of the power output of a 4 stroke diesel engine based on the pressure exerted on the piston during the combustion process.
Symbol: P4i
Measurement: PowerUnit: kW
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Mechanical Efficiency

​Go Mechanical Efficiency using Indicated Power and Friction Power
ηm=P4i-PfP4i
​Go Mechanical Efficiency using Break Power and Friction Power
ηm=P4bP4b+Pf

Other formulas in Diesel Engine Power Plant category

​Go Area of Piston given Piston Bore
A=(π4)B2
​Go Work Done per Cycle
W=IMEPAL
​Go Indicated Power of 2 Stroke Engine
Pi2=IMEPALNNc60
​Go Indicated Power of 4 Stroke Engine
P4i=IMEPAL(N2)Nc60

How to Evaluate Mechanical Efficiency of Diesel Engine?

Mechanical Efficiency of Diesel Engine evaluator uses Mechanical Efficiency = Brake Power of 4 Stroke/Indicated Power of 4 Stroke to evaluate the Mechanical Efficiency, The Mechanical Efficiency of Diesel Engine formula is defined as the ratio of its brake power to indicated power. It represents the efficiency of the engine's conversion of fuel energy into useful work output, and takes into account the losses due to friction, mechanical inefficiencies, and other factors. Mechanical Efficiency is denoted by ηm symbol.

How to evaluate Mechanical Efficiency of Diesel Engine using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Mechanical Efficiency of Diesel Engine, enter Brake Power of 4 Stroke (P4b) & Indicated Power of 4 Stroke (P4i) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Mechanical Efficiency of Diesel Engine

What is the formula to find Mechanical Efficiency of Diesel Engine?
The formula of Mechanical Efficiency of Diesel Engine is expressed as Mechanical Efficiency = Brake Power of 4 Stroke/Indicated Power of 4 Stroke. Here is an example- 0.733086 = 5537000/7553000.
How to calculate Mechanical Efficiency of Diesel Engine?
With Brake Power of 4 Stroke (P4b) & Indicated Power of 4 Stroke (P4i) we can find Mechanical Efficiency of Diesel Engine using the formula - Mechanical Efficiency = Brake Power of 4 Stroke/Indicated Power of 4 Stroke.
What are the other ways to Calculate Mechanical Efficiency?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Mechanical Efficiency-
  • Mechanical Efficiency=(Indicated Power of 4 Stroke-Friction Power)/Indicated Power of 4 StrokeOpenImg
  • Mechanical Efficiency=Brake Power of 4 Stroke/(Brake Power of 4 Stroke+Friction Power)OpenImg
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