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Propeller Efficiency is defined as power produced (propeller power) divided by power applied (engine power). Check FAQs
η=EpVEmaxcLDEmaxratioln(WL,begWL,end)
η - Propeller Efficiency?Ep - Preliminary Endurance of Aircraft?VEmax - Velocity for Maximum Endurance?c - Specific Fuel Consumption?LDEmaxratio - Lift to Drag Ratio at Maximum Endurance?WL,beg - Weight at Start of Loiter Phase?WL,end - Weight at End of Loiter Phase?

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0.9305Edit=23.4Edit15.6Edit0.6Edit4.4Editln(400Edit394.1Edit)
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
η=EpVEmaxcLDEmaxratioln(WL,begWL,end)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
η=23.4s15.6m/s0.6kg/h/W4.4ln(400kg394.1kg)
Next Step Convert Units
η=23.4s15.6m/s0.0002kg/s/W4.4ln(400kg394.1kg)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
η=23.415.60.00024.4ln(400394.1)
Next Step Evaluate
η=0.93051145988277
LAST Step Rounding Answer
η=0.9305

Propeller Efficiency given Preliminary Endurance for Prop-Driven Aircraft Formula Elements

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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.
Preliminary Endurance of Aircraft
Preliminary Endurance of Aircraft is the time spent by the aircraft in air, or it is the endurance during preliminary design phase.
Symbol: Ep
Measurement: TimeUnit: s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Velocity for Maximum Endurance
Velocity for Maximum Endurance is velocity of plane at which a plane can loiter for maximum time i.e. for maximum endurance.
Symbol: VEmax
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Specific Fuel Consumption
Specific Fuel Consumption is a characteristic of the engine and defined as the weight of fuel consumed per unit power per unit time.
Symbol: c
Measurement: Specific Fuel ConsumptionUnit: kg/h/W
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Lift to Drag Ratio at Maximum Endurance
Lift to Drag Ratio at Maximum Endurance is the ratio of lift to drag at which the plane can fly (or loiter) for maximum time.
Symbol: LDEmaxratio
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Weight at Start of Loiter Phase
Weight at Start of Loiter Phase is considered as the weight of the plane just before going to loiter phase.
Symbol: WL,beg
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Weight at End of Loiter Phase
The Weight at End of Loiter Phase refers to the aircraft's mass after completing a period of flying at a predetermined location or holding pattern.
Symbol: WL,end
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
ln
The natural logarithm, also known as the logarithm to the base e, is the inverse function of the natural exponential function.
Syntax: ln(Number)

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))

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))

How to Evaluate Propeller Efficiency given Preliminary Endurance for Prop-Driven Aircraft?

Propeller Efficiency given Preliminary Endurance for Prop-Driven Aircraft evaluator uses Propeller Efficiency = (Preliminary Endurance of Aircraft*Velocity for Maximum Endurance*Specific Fuel Consumption)/(Lift to Drag Ratio at Maximum Endurance*ln(Weight at Start of Loiter Phase/Weight at End of Loiter Phase)) to evaluate the Propeller Efficiency, Propeller Efficiency given Preliminary Endurance for Prop-Driven Aircraft is a measure of the efficiency of a propeller-driven aircraft's propulsion system, taking into account factors such as preliminary endurance, velocity, specific fuel consumption, lift-to-drag ratio, and aircraft weight during loitering phases, to provide a comprehensive assessment of the aircraft's overall performance. Propeller Efficiency is denoted by η symbol.

How to evaluate Propeller Efficiency given Preliminary Endurance for Prop-Driven Aircraft using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Propeller Efficiency given Preliminary Endurance for Prop-Driven Aircraft, enter Preliminary Endurance of Aircraft (Ep), Velocity for Maximum Endurance (VEmax), Specific Fuel Consumption (c), Lift to Drag Ratio at Maximum Endurance (LDEmaxratio), Weight at Start of Loiter Phase (WL,beg) & Weight at End of Loiter Phase (WL,end) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Propeller Efficiency given Preliminary Endurance for Prop-Driven Aircraft

What is the formula to find Propeller Efficiency given Preliminary Endurance for Prop-Driven Aircraft?
The formula of Propeller Efficiency given Preliminary Endurance for Prop-Driven Aircraft is expressed as Propeller Efficiency = (Preliminary Endurance of Aircraft*Velocity for Maximum Endurance*Specific Fuel Consumption)/(Lift to Drag Ratio at Maximum Endurance*ln(Weight at Start of Loiter Phase/Weight at End of Loiter Phase)). Here is an example- 0.048168 = (23.4*15.6*0.000166666666666667)/(4.4*ln(400/394.1)).
How to calculate Propeller Efficiency given Preliminary Endurance for Prop-Driven Aircraft?
With Preliminary Endurance of Aircraft (Ep), Velocity for Maximum Endurance (VEmax), Specific Fuel Consumption (c), Lift to Drag Ratio at Maximum Endurance (LDEmaxratio), Weight at Start of Loiter Phase (WL,beg) & Weight at End of Loiter Phase (WL,end) we can find Propeller Efficiency given Preliminary Endurance for Prop-Driven Aircraft using the formula - Propeller Efficiency = (Preliminary Endurance of Aircraft*Velocity for Maximum Endurance*Specific Fuel Consumption)/(Lift to Drag Ratio at Maximum Endurance*ln(Weight at Start of Loiter Phase/Weight at End of Loiter Phase)). This formula also uses Natural Logarithm (ln) function(s).
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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