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A 132 in3 engine operates at 4500 RPM and has an MEP value of 140 psi. The brake horsepower at 4500 RPM is measured to be 87 bhp. Calculate the mechanical efficiency of this engine, and round to the nearest tenth of a percent.
 
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Question 2

The brake horsepower of a V-6 engine is measured to be 171 bhp 5500 RPM. The indicated horsepower at this engine speed is calculated to be 198 ihp. Calculate the mechanical efficiency, and round your result to the nearest tenth of a percent.
 
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kswal303

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Reply #1 on: Jun 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

82.9

Answer to Question 2

86.4


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