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Propeller Efficiency is defined as power produced (propeller power) divided by power applied (engine power). Check FAQs
η=PABP
η - Propeller Efficiency?PA - Available Power?BP - Brake Power?

Propeller Efficiency for Reciprocating Engine-Propeller Combination Example

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0.93Edit=20.656Edit22.21Edit
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Propeller Efficiency for Reciprocating Engine-Propeller Combination Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Propeller Efficiency for Reciprocating Engine-Propeller Combination?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
η=PABP
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
η=20.656W22.21W
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
η=20.65622.21
Next Step Evaluate
η=0.930031517334534
LAST Step Rounding Answer
η=0.93

Propeller Efficiency for Reciprocating Engine-Propeller Combination Formula Elements

Variables
Propeller Efficiency
Propeller Efficiency is defined as power produced (propeller power) divided by power applied (engine power).
Symbol: η
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be less than 1.
Available Power
Available Power is the power of the engine. It is a characteristic of the power plant and written in the manufacturer specifications of the engine.
Symbol: PA
Measurement: PowerUnit: W
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Brake Power
Brake Power is the power available at the crankshaft.
Symbol: BP
Measurement: PowerUnit: W
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Propeller Efficiency

​Go Propeller Efficiency for given Range of Propeller-Driven Airplane
η=RpropcCDCLln(W0W1)
​Go Propeller Efficiency for given Range and Lift-to-Drag Ratio of Propeller-Driven Airplane
η=RpropcLD(ln(W0W1))
​Go Propeller Efficiency for given Endurance of Propeller-Driven Airplane
η=E(1c)(CL1.5CD)(2ρS)(((1W1)12)-((1W0)12))
​Go Propeller Efficiency given Range for Prop-Driven Aircraft
η=RpropcLDmaxratioln(WiWf)

Other formulas in Propeller Driven Airplane category

​Go Range of Propeller-Driven Airplane
Rprop=(ηc)(CLCD)(ln(W0W1))
​Go Specific Fuel Consumption for given Range of Propeller-Driven Airplane
c=(ηRprop)(CLCD)(ln(W0W1))
​Go Range of Propeller-Driven Airplane for given lift-to-drag ratio
Rprop=(ηc)(LD)(ln(W0W1))
​Go Specific Fuel Consumption for given Range and Lift-to-Drag Ratio of Propeller-Driven Airplane
c=(ηRprop)(LD)(ln(W0W1))

How to Evaluate Propeller Efficiency for Reciprocating Engine-Propeller Combination?

Propeller Efficiency for Reciprocating Engine-Propeller Combination evaluator uses Propeller Efficiency = Available Power/Brake Power to evaluate the Propeller Efficiency, Propeller Efficiency for Reciprocating Engine-Propeller Combination is a measure of the effectiveness of the propeller in converting the power developed by the engine into useful work, expressed as the ratio of power available at the propeller to the brake power of the engine, providing insights into the optimization of engine-propeller systems for improved performance. Propeller Efficiency is denoted by η symbol.

How to evaluate Propeller Efficiency for Reciprocating Engine-Propeller Combination using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Propeller Efficiency for Reciprocating Engine-Propeller Combination, enter Available Power (PA) & Brake Power (BP) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Propeller Efficiency for Reciprocating Engine-Propeller Combination

What is the formula to find Propeller Efficiency for Reciprocating Engine-Propeller Combination?
The formula of Propeller Efficiency for Reciprocating Engine-Propeller Combination is expressed as Propeller Efficiency = Available Power/Brake Power. Here is an example- 0.929896 = 20.656/22.21.
How to calculate Propeller Efficiency for Reciprocating Engine-Propeller Combination?
With Available Power (PA) & Brake Power (BP) we can find Propeller Efficiency for Reciprocating Engine-Propeller Combination using the formula - Propeller Efficiency = Available Power/Brake Power.
What are the other ways to Calculate Propeller Efficiency?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Propeller Efficiency-
  • Propeller Efficiency=Range of Propeller Aircraft*Specific Fuel Consumption*Drag Coefficient/(Lift Coefficient*ln(Gross Weight/Weight without Fuel))OpenImg
  • Propeller Efficiency=Range of Propeller Aircraft*Specific Fuel Consumption/(Lift-to-Drag Ratio*(ln(Gross Weight/Weight without Fuel)))OpenImg
  • Propeller Efficiency=Endurance of Aircraft/((1/Specific Fuel Consumption)*((Lift Coefficient^1.5)/Drag Coefficient)*(sqrt(2*Freestream Density*Reference Area))*(((1/Weight without Fuel)^(1/2))-((1/Gross Weight)^(1/2))))OpenImg
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