A Computer Technique for the Determination of Brake Horsepower Output of Normally-Aspirated Reciprocating Aircraft Engines 770465
This paper develops a set of seven general equations which describe various portions of a standard engine performance chart. A regression analysis technique is then employed to evaluate the constants in these equations which identifies them to a particular engine. Computer programs which employ this technique are provided. A final program is provided which utilizes the equations to yield a value of brake horsepower for an input of any combination of RPM, manifold air pressure, air temperature, and pressure altitude.
Citation: Smith, H. and Dreier, M., "A Computer Technique for the Determination of Brake Horsepower Output of Normally-Aspirated Reciprocating Aircraft Engines," SAE Technical Paper 770465, 1977, https://doi.org/10.4271/770465. Download Citation
Author(s):
Hubert C. Smith, Mark E. Dreier
Affiliated:
Pennsylvania State University
Pages: 12
Event:
National Business Aircraft Meeting and Engineering Display
