Power available for reciprocating engine-propeller combination Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Available Power = Propeller Efficiency*Brake Power
PA = η*BP
This formula uses 3 Variables
Variables Used
Available Power - (Measured in Watt) - 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.
Propeller Efficiency - Propeller Efficiency is defined as power produced (propeller power) divided by power applied (engine power).
Brake Power - (Measured in Watt) - Brake Power is the power available at the crankshaft.
STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit
Propeller Efficiency: 0.93 --> No Conversion Required
Brake Power: 22.21 Watt --> 22.21 Watt No Conversion Required
STEP 2: Evaluate Formula
Substituting Input Values in Formula
PA = η*BP --> 0.93*22.21
Evaluating ... ...
PA = 20.6553
STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit
20.6553 Watt --> No Conversion Required
FINAL ANSWER
20.6553 Watt <-- Available Power
(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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21 Propeller-Driven Airplane Calculators

Propeller Efficiency for given Endurance of Propeller-Driven Airplane
Go 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))))
Endurance of Propeller-Driven Airplane
Go Endurance of Aircraft = Propeller Efficiency/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))
Specific Fuel Consumption for given Endurance of Propeller-Driven Airplane
Go Specific Fuel Consumption = Propeller Efficiency/Endurance of Aircraft*Lift Coefficient^1.5/Drag Coefficient*sqrt(2*Freestream density*Reference Area)*((1/Weight without fuel)^(1/2)-(1/Gross Weight)^(1/2))
Lift to Drag for Maximum Endurance given Preliminary Endurance for Prop-Driven Aircraft
Go Lift to Drag Ratio at Maximum Endurance = (Endurance of Aircraft*Velocity for Maximum Endurance*Specific Fuel Consumption)/(Propeller Efficiency*ln(Weight at Start of Loiter Phase/Weight at End of Loiter Phase))
Specific Fuel Consumption given Preliminary Endurance for Prop-Driven Aircraft
Go Specific Fuel Consumption = (Lift to Drag Ratio at Maximum Endurance*Propeller Efficiency*ln(Weight at Start of Loiter Phase/Weight at End of Loiter Phase))/(Endurance of Aircraft*Velocity for Maximum Endurance)
Propeller Efficiency given Preliminary Endurance for Prop-Driven Aircraft
Go Propeller Efficiency = (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))
Specific Fuel Consumption for given Range of Propeller-Driven Airplane
Go Specific Fuel Consumption = (Propeller Efficiency/Range of aircraft)*(Lift Coefficient/Drag Coefficient)*(ln(Gross Weight/Weight without fuel))
Range of Propeller-Driven Airplane
Go Range of aircraft = (Propeller Efficiency/Specific Fuel Consumption)*(Lift Coefficient/Drag Coefficient)*(ln(Gross Weight/Weight without fuel))
Propeller Efficiency for given Range of Propeller-Driven Airplane
Go Propeller Efficiency = Range of aircraft*Specific Fuel Consumption*Drag Coefficient/(Lift Coefficient*ln(Gross Weight/Weight without fuel))
Maximum Lift to Drag Ratio given Range for Prop-driven Aircraft
Go Maximum Lift to Drag Ratio = (Range of aircraft*Specific Fuel Consumption)/(Propeller Efficiency*ln(Weight at Start of Cruise Phase/Weight at End of Cruise Phase))
Propeller Efficiency given Range for Prop-Driven Aircraft
Go Propeller Efficiency = (Range of aircraft*Specific Fuel Consumption)/(Maximum Lift to Drag Ratio*ln(Weight at Start of Cruise Phase/Weight at End of Cruise Phase))
Specific Fuel Consumption given Range for Prop-Driven Aircraft
Go Specific Fuel Consumption = (Propeller Efficiency*Maximum Lift to Drag Ratio*ln(Weight at Start of Cruise Phase/Weight at End of Cruise Phase))/Range of aircraft
Specific Fuel Consumption for given Range and lift-to-drag ratio of Propeller-Driven Airplane
Go Specific Fuel Consumption = (Propeller Efficiency/Range of aircraft)*(Lift-to-drag ratio)*(ln(Gross Weight/Weight without fuel))
Range of Propeller-Driven Airplane for given lift-to-drag ratio
Go Range of aircraft = (Propeller Efficiency/Specific Fuel Consumption)*(Lift-to-drag ratio)*(ln(Gross Weight/Weight without fuel))
Propeller Efficiency for given Range and lift-to-drag ratio of Propeller-Driven Airplane
Go Propeller Efficiency = Range of aircraft*Specific Fuel Consumption/(Lift-to-drag ratio*(ln(Gross Weight/Weight without fuel)))
Cruise Weight Fraction for Prop-Driven Aircraft
Go Cruise Weight Fraction = exp((Range of aircraft*(-1)*Specific Fuel Consumption)/(Maximum Lift to Drag Ratio*Propeller Efficiency))
Propeller efficiency for reciprocating engine-propeller combination
Go Propeller Efficiency = Available Power/Brake Power
Shaft brake power for reciprocating engine-propeller combination
Go Brake Power = Available Power/Propeller Efficiency
Power available for reciprocating engine-propeller combination
Go Available Power = Propeller Efficiency*Brake Power
Lift to Drag Ratio for Maximum Endurance given Max Lift to Drag Ratio for Prop-driven Aircraft
Go Lift to Drag Ratio at Maximum Endurance = 0.866*Maximum Lift to Drag Ratio
Maximum Lift to Drag Ratio given Lift to Drag Ratio for Max Endurance of Prop-Driven Aircraft
Go Maximum Lift to Drag Ratio = Lift to Drag Ratio at Maximum Endurance/0.866

Power available for reciprocating engine-propeller combination Formula

Available Power = Propeller Efficiency*Brake Power
PA = η*BP

What is the shaft power?

Shaft Power is the mechanical power transmitted from one rotating element of a vehicle, ship, and all types of machinery to another.

How to Calculate Power available for reciprocating engine-propeller combination?

Power available for reciprocating engine-propeller combination calculator uses Available Power = Propeller Efficiency*Brake Power to calculate the Available Power, The Power available for reciprocating engine-propeller combination is defined as the product of propeller efficiency and shaft brake power. Available Power is denoted by PA symbol.

How to calculate Power available for reciprocating engine-propeller combination using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Power available for reciprocating engine-propeller combination, enter Propeller Efficiency (η) & Brake Power (BP) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Power available for reciprocating engine-propeller combination calculation can be explained with given input values -> 20.6553 = 0.93*22.21.

FAQ

What is Power available for reciprocating engine-propeller combination?
The Power available for reciprocating engine-propeller combination is defined as the product of propeller efficiency and shaft brake power and is represented as PA = η*BP or Available Power = Propeller Efficiency*Brake Power. Propeller Efficiency is defined as power produced (propeller power) divided by power applied (engine power) & Brake Power is the power available at the crankshaft.
How to calculate Power available for reciprocating engine-propeller combination?
The Power available for reciprocating engine-propeller combination is defined as the product of propeller efficiency and shaft brake power is calculated using Available Power = Propeller Efficiency*Brake Power. To calculate Power available for reciprocating engine-propeller combination, you need Propeller Efficiency (η) & Brake Power (BP). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Propeller Efficiency & Brake Power and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.
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