Find Work Done by Engine in One Propeller Rev - 171 hp, 2310 RPM, 527.612 N*m

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To find the work done by the engine in one revolution of the propeller, the power output of 171 hp is converted to watts, resulting in 746 J/s. The rotational speed of the propeller is 2310 revolutions per minute, which can be converted to revolutions per second for calculations. Using the relationship between power, torque, and work, the formula W = τθ can be applied, where τ is torque and θ is the angle in radians. The discussion emphasizes that both methods of calculation should yield the same result for work done per revolution. Understanding these conversions and formulas is essential for accurate calculations in aviation mechanics.
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The engine of an aircraft propeller delivers an amount of power 171. hp to the propeller at a rotational velocity of 2310 rev/min. I found the torque produced to be 527.612 N*m
How can i find the work done by the engine in one rev of the propeller?
 
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Power is the rate at which work is done.

171 hp = 746 W = 746 J/s

You have how many revs / s ?

(J/s)/(r/s) = J/r
 
use this equation to find the work done: W = τθ (it's the rotational analog to W = Fd; realize that it's still a dot product, but we've simplified already)
 
Touche, gnome.

ACLerok: you should get the same answer either way.
 
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