Overall Efficiency or Brake Thermal Efficiency using Friction Power and Indicated Power Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Brake Thermal Efficiency = (Indicated Power of 4 Stroke-Friction Power)/(Fuel Consumption Rate*Calorific Value)
BTE = (P4i-Pf)/(mf*CV)
This formula uses 5 Variables
Variables Used
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.
Indicated Power of 4 Stroke - (Measured in Watt) - 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.
Friction Power - (Measured in Watt) - Friction Power refers to the power that is lost due to friction between the moving parts of the engine.
Fuel Consumption Rate - (Measured in Kilogram per Second) - Fuel Consumption Rate refers to the rate at which fuel is consumed by the engine.
Calorific Value - (Measured in Joule per Kilogram) - 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.
STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit
Indicated Power of 4 Stroke: 7553 Kilowatt --> 7553000 Watt (Check conversion here)
Friction Power: 2016 Kilowatt --> 2016000 Watt (Check conversion here)
Fuel Consumption Rate: 0.355 Kilogram per Second --> 0.355 Kilogram per Second No Conversion Required
Calorific Value: 42000 Kilojoule per Kilogram --> 42000000 Joule per Kilogram (Check conversion here)
STEP 2: Evaluate Formula
Substituting Input Values in Formula
BTE = (P4i-Pf)/(mf*CV) --> (7553000-2016000)/(0.355*42000000)
Evaluating ... ...
BTE = 0.371361502347418
STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit
0.371361502347418 --> No Conversion Required
FINAL ANSWER
0.371361502347418 0.371362 <-- Brake Thermal Efficiency
(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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25 Diesel Engine Power Plant Calculators

Overall Efficiency or Brake Thermal Efficiency using Brake Mean Effective Pressure
Go Brake Thermal Efficiency = (Brake Mean Effective Pressure*Piston Area*Stroke of Piston*(RPM/2)*Number of Cylinders)/(Fuel Consumption Rate*Calorific Value*60)
Break Power given Bore and Stroke
Go Brake Power of 4 Stroke = (Mechanical Efficiency*Indicated Mean Effective Pressure*Piston Area*Stroke of Piston*(RPM/2)*Number of Cylinders)/60
Indicated Power of 2 Stroke Engine
Go Indicated Power of 2 Stroke Engine = (Indicated Mean Effective Pressure*Piston Area*Stroke of Piston*RPM*Number of Cylinders)/60
Indicated Power of 4 Stroke Engine
Go Indicated Power of 4 Stroke = (Indicated Mean Effective Pressure*Piston Area*Stroke of Piston*(RPM/2)*Number of Cylinders)/60
Brake Power using Break Mean Effective Pressure
Go Brake Power of 4 Stroke = (Brake Mean Effective Pressure*Piston Area*Stroke of Piston*(RPM/2)*Number of Cylinders)/60
Overall Efficiency or Brake Thermal Efficiency using Mechanical Efficiency
Go Brake Thermal Efficiency = (Mechanical Efficiency*Indicated Power of 4 Stroke)/(Fuel Consumption Rate*Calorific Value)
Overall Efficiency or Brake Thermal Efficiency using Friction Power and Indicated Power
Go Brake Thermal Efficiency = (Indicated Power of 4 Stroke-Friction Power)/(Fuel Consumption Rate*Calorific Value)
Thermal Efficiency using Indicated Mean Effective Pressure and Break Mean Effective Pressure
Go Indicated Thermal Efficiency = Brake Thermal Efficiency*Indicated Mean Effective Pressure/Brake Mean Effective Pressure
Thermal Efficiency using Indicated Power and Brake Power
Go Indicated Thermal Efficiency = Brake Thermal Efficiency*Indicated Power of 4 Stroke/Brake Power of 4 Stroke
Thermal Efficiency using Indicated Power and Fuel Consumption Rate
Go Indicated Thermal Efficiency = Indicated Power of 4 Stroke/(Fuel Consumption Rate*Calorific Value)
Mechanical Efficiency using Indicated Power and Friction Power
Go Mechanical Efficiency = (Indicated Power of 4 Stroke-Friction Power)/Indicated Power of 4 Stroke
Brake Thermal Efficiency of Diesel Engine Power Plant
Go Brake Thermal Efficiency = Brake Power of 4 Stroke/(Fuel Consumption Rate*Calorific Value)
Mechanical Efficiency using Break Power and Friction Power
Go Mechanical Efficiency = Brake Power of 4 Stroke/(Brake Power of 4 Stroke+Friction Power)
Work Done per Cycle
Go Work = Indicated Mean Effective Pressure*Piston Area*Stroke of Piston
Brake Mean Effective Pressure
Go Brake Mean Effective Pressure = Mechanical Efficiency*Indicated Mean Effective Pressure
Break Power of 4 Stroke Diesel Engine
Go Brake Power of 4 Stroke = (2*pi*Torque*(RPM/2))/60
Brake Specific Fuel Consumption given Brake Power and Fuel Consumption Rate
Go Brake Specific Fuel Consumption = Fuel Consumption Rate/Brake Power of 4 Stroke
Break Power of 2 Stroke Diesel Engine
Go Brake Power of 2 Stroke = (2*pi*Torque*RPM)/60
Thermal Efficiency of Diesel Engine Power Plant
Go Indicated Thermal Efficiency = Brake Thermal Efficiency/Mechanical Efficiency
Break Power given Mechanical Efficiency and Indicated Power
Go Brake Power of 4 Stroke = Mechanical Efficiency*Indicated Power of 4 Stroke
Mechanical Efficiency of Diesel Engine
Go Mechanical Efficiency = Brake Power of 4 Stroke/Indicated Power of 4 Stroke
Indicated Power using Brake Power and Friction Power
Go Indicated Power of 4 Stroke = Brake Power of 4 Stroke+Friction Power
Friction Power of Diesel Engine
Go Friction Power = Indicated Power of 4 Stroke-Brake Power of 4 Stroke
Brake Mean Effective Pressure given Torque
Go Brake Mean Effective Pressure = Proportionality Constant*Torque
Area of Piston given Piston Bore
Go Piston Area = (pi/4)*Piston Bore^2

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

Brake Thermal Efficiency = (Indicated Power of 4 Stroke-Friction Power)/(Fuel Consumption Rate*Calorific Value)
BTE = (P4i-Pf)/(mf*CV)

On what factors the efficiency depends?

The efficiency of a diesel engine power plant can vary depending on a number of factors, including the design of the engine, the quality of the fuel being used, and the operating conditions of the plant. Generally speaking, diesel engines are known for their high thermal efficiency, which is the ratio of the energy output of the engine to the energy input from the fuel.

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

Overall Efficiency or Brake Thermal Efficiency using Friction Power and Indicated Power calculator uses Brake Thermal Efficiency = (Indicated Power of 4 Stroke-Friction Power)/(Fuel Consumption Rate*Calorific Value) to calculate 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 calculate Overall Efficiency or Brake Thermal Efficiency using Friction Power and Indicated Power using this online calculator? To use this online calculator 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. Here is how the Overall Efficiency or Brake Thermal Efficiency using Friction Power and Indicated Power calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.371362 = (7553000-2016000)/(0.355*42000000).

FAQ

What is Overall Efficiency or Brake Thermal Efficiency using Friction Power and Indicated Power?
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 and is represented as BTE = (P4i-Pf)/(mf*CV) or Brake Thermal Efficiency = (Indicated Power of 4 Stroke-Friction Power)/(Fuel Consumption Rate*Calorific Value). 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, Friction Power refers to the power that is lost due to friction between the moving parts of the engine, Fuel Consumption Rate refers to the rate at which fuel is consumed by the engine & 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.
How to calculate Overall Efficiency or Brake Thermal Efficiency using Friction Power and Indicated Power?
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 is calculated using Brake Thermal Efficiency = (Indicated Power of 4 Stroke-Friction Power)/(Fuel Consumption Rate*Calorific Value). To calculate Overall Efficiency or Brake Thermal Efficiency using Friction Power and Indicated Power, you need Indicated Power of 4 Stroke (P4i), Friction Power (Pf), Fuel Consumption Rate (mf) & Calorific Value (CV). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Indicated Power of 4 Stroke, Friction Power, Fuel Consumption Rate & Calorific Value and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.
How many ways are there to calculate Brake Thermal Efficiency?
In this formula, Brake Thermal Efficiency uses Indicated Power of 4 Stroke, Friction Power, Fuel Consumption Rate & Calorific Value. We can use 4 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -
  • Brake Thermal Efficiency = Brake Power of 4 Stroke/(Fuel Consumption Rate*Calorific Value)
  • Brake Thermal Efficiency = (Mechanical Efficiency*Indicated Power of 4 Stroke)/(Fuel Consumption Rate*Calorific Value)
  • Brake Thermal Efficiency = (Brake Mean Effective Pressure*Piston Area*Stroke of Piston*(RPM/2)*Number of Cylinders)/(Fuel Consumption Rate*Calorific Value*60)
  • Brake Thermal Efficiency = Indicated Thermal Efficiency*Mechanical Efficiency
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