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Power produced by IC engine is defined as the amount of heat energy transferred or converted per unit time. It represents the engine's ability to perform work over a specific period.
The calculator uses the formula:
Where:
Explanation: This formula calculates the power output by multiplying the work done per cycle by the number of power strokes per second.
Details: Accurate power calculation is crucial for engine performance analysis, efficiency evaluation, and proper engine sizing for various applications.
Tips: Enter work done per operating cycle in Joule, engine speed in Radian per Second, and crankshaft revolutions per power stroke. All values must be positive numbers.
Q1: What is work done per operating cycle?
A: Work done per operating cycle is the effective work done by the engine to displace the piston from its initial position in one complete cycle.
Q2: How is engine speed measured?
A: Engine speed is typically measured as the rotational speed of the crankshaft, often in revolutions per minute (RPM) which can be converted to radian per second.
Q3: What are crankshaft revolutions per power stroke?
A: Crankshaft revolutions per power stroke is defined as the number of crankshaft rotations when the IC engine takes one complete cycle.
Q4: What are typical power output ranges for IC engines?
A: Power output varies significantly based on engine size and type, ranging from a few watts for small engines to several megawatts for large industrial engines.
Q5: How does this calculation relate to engine efficiency?
A: This power calculation represents the engine's output power, which when compared to input energy (fuel consumption) helps determine the engine's overall efficiency.