How to find Indicated mean effective pressure?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the Indicated Mean Effective Pressure (IMEP) for a 4-stroke, single-cylinder engine with a brake power of 7.5 KW at 60 rev/sec and a mechanical efficiency of 80%. The initial pressure is 0.97 bar, with a volumetric compression ratio of 7 and a maximum pressure of 34 bar. The user struggles to find the stroke length and bore diameter, essential for calculating IMEP using the formula Pm = Indicated Power / (L x A x N). The lack of these parameters hinders the solution process.

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  • Understanding of thermodynamic cycles, specifically constant volume cycles.
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  • Knowledge of engine mechanics, including stroke length and bore diameter.
  • Proficiency in using the formula for indicated power: indicated power = Pm x L x A x N.
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Homework Statement




A 4 stroke, single cylinder engine working on constant volume cycle, developes 7.5 KW brake power at 60 rev/sec the mechanical efficiency being 80%. The pressure at the beginning of compression is 0.97 bar, the engine has a volumetric compression ratio of 7 and the maximum pressure reached in the cycle is 34 bar. If both compression and expansion is according to the law PV= costant where n=1.38, calculate Indicate Mean Effective Pressure ?

Homework Equations



indicated power = Pm x Lx A x N

The Attempt at a Solution



well i have tried different methods, but could`nt solve it, if anyone can help me with that ? i`ll b really gratefull. thanks.
 
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the thing is that, there is no stroke or bore given in the question and if i use the volumetric compreesion ratio V1/V2 = 7 and put it in

P1V1^1.38 = P2V2^1.38

then i m getting nothing ? obvioulsy to calculate the Effective Pressure ( Pm ), bore or length of stroke should b known,
through the mechnical efficiney i got the indicated power ! but wat to do next ? kindly guide me.

Pm= Indicated Power/ LAN

how to get AxL ?
 
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