Ihp (P L A N N) / (2C) BHP Ihp - FHP Ihp X
Ihp (P L A N N) / (2C) BHP Ihp - FHP Ihp X
Ihp (P L A N N) / (2C) BHP Ihp - FHP Ihp X
• Ihp = PLANn/2C
Tractor Engine Indicated and Brake Horsepower Formula
IHP = [P L A N n ] / [ 2c ]
BHP = IHP – FHP
= IHP x xe
Where: P - mean effective pressure, psi
IHP - indicated horsepower, hp L - piston stroke, ft
BHP - brake horsepower, hp A - area of the piston, in2
FHP - friction horsepower, hp N - crankshaft speed, rpm
xe - engine efficiency, decimal n - number of cylinders
ME = (BP/IP) x 100
Sample Problem:
• Given: BP = 75 KW ME = 84%
N = 400 rpm
P = 760 KPa
Sample Problem:
• What is the bore & stroke of an engine that has a CV of 160,000 mm^3, a
compression ratio of 5:1, a 575 mm flywheel, a piston speed of 5 m/s & a rim
speed of 45 m/s.
DRAWBAR POWER
• The power available at the drawbar hitch located at the rear of the tractor.
• Use for pulling, dragging, and other tractive works.
DP FS DP = Pw – Pl
= Pw – (Ps + Pr
• DP = Drawbar Power Pw - wheel axle power
• F = Force Pl - power loss
Ps - power lost due to slip
• S = Speed Pr - power lost due to rolling
resistance