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Calculation of Indicated and Effective Engine Horse Power Using Indicator Diagram
Calculation of Indicated and Effective Engine Horse Power Using Indicator Diagram
Calculation of Indicated and Effective Engine Horse Power Using Indicator Diagram
The cylinder constant, K is determined by the dimensions of the engine, and the units in which
the power is
wanted.
For power in kW : = 1,30900 x D^2 x S
For power in BHP : = 1,77968 x D^2 x S
where:
D (m) = cylinder diameter
S (m) =piston stroke
The indicated engine power, Pi
Pi = K x n x pi (ikW or ihp)
where
n (rpm) = engine speed.
The effective engine power, Pe
Pe = K x n x pe (kW or bhp)
where
n (rpm) = engine speed.
This effective power is used to calculate the SFOC of the engine. Click here to know how to
calculate SFOC of engine
II) Power calculation without Indicator Diagram
The estimation is based on nomograms involving engine parameter measurements taken on
testbed. the graphs are provided in the manual
1) Fuel Pump Index method
The fuel pump index is used to find out the mean effective pressure from the nomogram graph.
Again form the graph, the mep at a specific speed gives the engine bhp.
This method should only be used as a quick (rough) estimation, because the fuel oil, as well as
the condition of the fuel pump, may have great effect on the index. In particular, worn fuel
pumps or suction valves tend to increase the index, and will thus result in a too high power
estimation.
Chart I: draw a horizontal line from the observed fuel pump index to the nomogram curve, and
then a vertical line down to the observed engine speed on Chart II. From this intersection a
horizontal line is drawn to the effective engine power scale. (This method is specific for some
engines. many other parameters are included to calculate the BHP in bigger engines)
This effective power is used to calculate the SFOC of the engine. Click here to know how to
check the SFOC
So some factors are not included in calculating the BHP of the engine. Click here to view another
example of BHP calculation using more parameters (will be updated soon).