Specific Power Output Formula

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Specific Power Output of an engine is defined as the power output per unit piston area. Check FAQs
Ps=BPA
Ps - Specific Power Output?BP - Brake Power?A - Area of Cross Section?

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Here is how the Specific Power Output equation looks like.

183.3333Edit=0.55Edit30Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Ps=BPA
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Ps=0.55kW30cm²
Next Step Convert Units
Ps=550W0.003
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Ps=5500.003
Next Step Evaluate
Ps=183333.333333333W
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Ps=183.333333333333kW
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Ps=183.3333kW

Specific Power Output Formula Elements

Variables
Specific Power Output
Specific Power Output of an engine is defined as the power output per unit piston area.
Symbol: Ps
Measurement: PowerUnit: kW
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Brake Power
Brake Power is the power available at the crankshaft.
Symbol: BP
Measurement: PowerUnit: kW
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Area of Cross Section
Area of Cross Section is the enclosed surface area, product of length and breadth.
Symbol: A
Measurement: AreaUnit: cm²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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​Go Indicated Power given Mechanical Efficiency
IP=BPηm100

How to Evaluate Specific Power Output?

Specific Power Output evaluator uses Specific Power Output = Brake Power/Area of Cross Section to evaluate the Specific Power Output, The Specific Power Output of an engine is defined as the ratio of the output power of the engine with its piston area. Specific Power Output is denoted by Ps symbol.

How to evaluate Specific Power Output using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Specific Power Output, enter Brake Power (BP) & Area of Cross Section (A) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Specific Power Output

What is the formula to find Specific Power Output?
The formula of Specific Power Output is expressed as Specific Power Output = Brake Power/Area of Cross Section. Here is an example- 0.183333 = 550/0.003.
How to calculate Specific Power Output?
With Brake Power (BP) & Area of Cross Section (A) we can find Specific Power Output using the formula - Specific Power Output = Brake Power/Area of Cross Section.
Can the Specific Power Output be negative?
No, the Specific Power Output, measured in Power cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Specific Power Output?
Specific Power Output is usually measured using the Kilowatt[kW] for Power. Watt[kW], Milliwatt[kW], Microwatt[kW] are the few other units in which Specific Power Output can be measured.
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