Engine Power Trerms

Power Description Power Type Symbol

𝑃𝑖,𝑔
Net power developed during combustion and compression strokes Gross Indicated Power

Less:
Power required to induct fresh air/fuel and expel exhaust gases (pumping power) (𝑃𝑝 )

Power developed accounting for intake and exhaust strokes:

Net Indicated Power 𝑃𝑖,𝑛
𝑃𝑖,𝑔 − 𝑃𝑝 = 𝑃𝑖,𝑛

A More Useful Description:

Power Description Power Type Symbol

𝑃𝑖,𝑔
Net power developed during combustion and compression strokes Gross Indicated Power

Less:
Power required to induct fresh air/fuel and expel exhaust gases (pumping power) (𝑃𝑝 )
Power to overcome mechanical friction (bearings, piston sleeve, gears (mechanical friction
(𝑃𝑚𝑒𝑐𝑕. )
etc) power)
Power to drive engine accessories (fan, timing belt, valves, oil-pump, (𝑃𝑎𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠. )
(accessories req. power)
cooling etc)

Total power loss: 𝑃𝑝 + 𝑃𝑚𝑒𝑐𝑕 + 𝑃𝑎𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠. = 𝑃𝑓 Friction power (𝑃𝑓 )

Power developed accounting for intake and exhaust strokes, friction and
Brake Power 𝑃𝑏
accessories power loss: 𝑃𝑖,𝑔 − 𝑃𝑓 = 𝑃𝑏