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Is My Internal Combustion Engine Efficiency Too Low? A Table Analysis
- Thread starter MMCS
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- Combustion Engine Internal
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Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around the efficiency calculation of an internal combustion engine, specifically addressing a reported efficiency value of 0.2%. Participants are analyzing the provided data and questioning the accuracy of the figures involved in the calculation.
Discussion Character
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant reports an engine efficiency of 0.2% and seeks feedback on the accuracy of their calculations.
- Another participant asks for clarification on the units used for time, fuel flow rate, and specific fuel consumption.
- A participant confirms the units as seconds for time, kg/s for fuel flow rate, and kg/kW/h for specific fuel consumption.
- There is a suggestion to check if the efficiency was multiplied by 100 to convert from a decimal to a percentage.
- The original poster acknowledges the oversight regarding the conversion to percentage.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants have not reached a consensus on the correctness of the efficiency value, as the discussion primarily revolves around clarifying units and calculation methods.
Contextual Notes
There may be limitations in the provided data, such as missing assumptions or potential errors in the initial calculations that have not been fully explored.
