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From the Ground Up
Aero Engines
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Aerospace Engineering
Not Applicable
10/19/2013

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Indicated Horsepower = P x L x A x N x K / 33,000

 

What does the "P" represent?

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 P = The mean pressure in Lb. per sq. inch.

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Indicated Horsepower = P x L x A x N x K / 33,000

 

What does the "L" represent?

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L = The length of the stroke in feet.

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Indicated Horsepower = P x L x A x N x K / 33,000

 

What does the "A" represent?

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A = The area of the piston in sq. inches.

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Indicated Horsepower = P x L x A x N x K / 33,000

 

What does the "N" represent?

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N = The number of power strokes per minute.

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Indicated Horsepower = P x L x A x N x K / 33,000

 

What does the "K" represent?

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K = The number of cylinders in the engine.

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