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Engine efficiency — of thermal engines is the relationship between the total energy contained in the fuel, and the amount of energy used to perform useful work. There are two classifications of thermal engines (1) Internal combustion (gasoline, diesel and gas… … Wikipedia
Engine braking — is where the retarding forces within an engine are used to slow a vehicle down, as opposed to using an external braking mechanism, for example friction brakes or magnetic brakes. The term is often confused with several other types of braking,… … Wikipedia
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Engine tuning — is the adjustment, modification or design of internal combustion engines to yield optimal performance, either in terms of power output or economy. It has a long history, almost as long as the development of the car in general, originating with… … Wikipedia
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friction horsepower — The amount of horsepower required to turn the crankshaft, pistons, gears, and accessories in a reciprocating engine and to compress the air into the cylinders. The brake horsepower actually delivered at the output shaft of the engine is the total … Aviation dictionary
friction modifier — A substance which enhances the ability of oil to remain slippery. In most SH and SJ series oil, friction modifiers have been added to improve engine starting and prolong engine life. However, in engines with a wet clutch (i.e., the engine oil… … Dictionary of automotive terms
friction — The resistance to movement between any two objects when placed in contact with each other. Friction causes wear and heat. In an engine, it robs it of some of its potential power. Friction is not constant but depends on the materials, type of… … Dictionary of automotive terms
friction mean effective pressure — That part of the indicated mean effective pressure (IMEP) used to overcome internal friction in a combustion chamber of a reciprocating engine. The difference between the IMEP and the brake mean effective pressure (BMEP) is the FMEP. The FMEP and … Aviation dictionary
friction horsepower — (FHP) The amount of power consumed by an engine in driving itself. It includes the power absorbed in mechanical friction and in driving auxiliaries plus, in the case of four stroke engines, some pumping power … Dictionary of automotive terms
friction losses — The loss of power due to friction between the moving parts of the engine … Dictionary of automotive terms
