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Brake Thermal Efficiency is defined as the ratio of the net work output of the engine to the energy input from the fuel, expressed as a percentage. Check FAQs
BTE=P4i-PfmfCV
BTE - Brake Thermal Efficiency?P4i - Indicated Power of 4 Stroke?Pf - Friction Power?mf - Fuel Consumption Rate?CV - Calorific Value?

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0.3714Edit=7553Edit-2016Edit0.355Edit42000Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
BTE=P4i-PfmfCV
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
BTE=7553kW-2016kW0.355kg/s42000kJ/kg
Next Step Convert Units
BTE=7.6E+6W-2E+6W0.355kg/s4.2E+7J/kg
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
BTE=7.6E+6-2E+60.3554.2E+7
Next Step Evaluate
BTE=0.371361502347418
LAST Step Rounding Answer
BTE=0.3714

Overall Efficiency or Brake Thermal Efficiency using Friction Power and Indicated Power Formula Elements

Variables
Brake Thermal Efficiency
Brake Thermal Efficiency is defined as the ratio of the net work output of the engine to the energy input from the fuel, expressed as a percentage.
Symbol: BTE
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be less than 1.
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.
Friction Power
Friction Power refers to the power that is lost due to friction between the moving parts of the engine.
Symbol: Pf
Measurement: PowerUnit: kW
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Fuel Consumption Rate
Fuel Consumption Rate refers to the rate at which fuel is consumed by the engine.
Symbol: mf
Measurement: Mass Flow RateUnit: kg/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Calorific Value
Calorific Value is a measure of the amount of energy contained in a unit of fuel. It is a measure of the energy released when the fuel is burned.
Symbol: CV
Measurement: Heat of Combustion (per Mass)Unit: kJ/kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Overall Efficiency or Brake Thermal Efficiency using Friction Power and Indicated Power?

Overall Efficiency or Brake Thermal Efficiency using Friction Power and Indicated Power evaluator uses Brake Thermal Efficiency = (Indicated Power of 4 Stroke-Friction Power)/(Fuel Consumption Rate*Calorific Value) to evaluate the Brake Thermal Efficiency, The Overall Efficiency or Brake Thermal Efficiency using Friction Power and Indicated Power formula is defined as a measure of how effectively an engine converts the chemical energy in its fuel into useful mechanical work. Brake Thermal Efficiency is denoted by BTE symbol.

How to evaluate Overall Efficiency or Brake Thermal Efficiency using Friction Power and Indicated Power using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Overall Efficiency or Brake Thermal Efficiency using Friction Power and Indicated Power, enter Indicated Power of 4 Stroke (P4i), Friction Power (Pf), Fuel Consumption Rate (mf) & Calorific Value (CV) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Overall Efficiency or Brake Thermal Efficiency using Friction Power and Indicated Power

What is the formula to find Overall Efficiency or Brake Thermal Efficiency using Friction Power and Indicated Power?
The formula of Overall Efficiency or Brake Thermal Efficiency using Friction Power and Indicated Power is expressed as Brake Thermal Efficiency = (Indicated Power of 4 Stroke-Friction Power)/(Fuel Consumption Rate*Calorific Value). Here is an example- 0.371362 = (7553000-2016000)/(0.355*42000000).
How to calculate Overall Efficiency or Brake Thermal Efficiency using Friction Power and Indicated Power?
With Indicated Power of 4 Stroke (P4i), Friction Power (Pf), Fuel Consumption Rate (mf) & Calorific Value (CV) we can find Overall Efficiency or Brake Thermal Efficiency using Friction Power and Indicated Power using the formula - Brake Thermal Efficiency = (Indicated Power of 4 Stroke-Friction Power)/(Fuel Consumption Rate*Calorific Value).
What are the other ways to Calculate Brake Thermal Efficiency?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Brake Thermal Efficiency-
  • Brake Thermal Efficiency=Brake Power of 4 Stroke/(Fuel Consumption Rate*Calorific Value)OpenImg
  • Brake Thermal Efficiency=(Mechanical Efficiency*Indicated Power of 4 Stroke)/(Fuel Consumption Rate*Calorific Value)OpenImg
  • Brake Thermal Efficiency=(Brake Mean Effective Pressure*Piston Area*Stroke of Piston*(RPM/2)*Number of Cylinders)/(Fuel Consumption Rate*Calorific Value*60)OpenImg
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