Indicated Thermal Efficiency Calculator

Calculate Indicated Thermal Efficiency





Formula

The formula to calculate Indicated Thermal Efficiency is:

\[ \text{IDE} = \frac{\text{BP}}{\text{Q}} \]

Definition

Indicated Thermal Efficiency is given by the ratio of indicated power generated by the engine to the power generated by the combustion of the fuel. Brake Power is the power obtained at the engine flywheel and is measured with the help of a dynamometer. Heat Energy is the amount of total heat required.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula:

\[ \text{IDE} = \frac{190000}{4200} \approx 45.2380952380952 \]

The Indicated Thermal Efficiency is approximately 45.2380952380952.

Conversion Chart

Brake Power (watts) Indicated Thermal Efficiency
180000 42.857142857142854
185000 44.047619047619051
190000 45.238095238095241
195000 46.428571428571431
200000 47.619047619047620