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Engine - Combustion Air Flow

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Combustion air mass flow from engine power and excess-air ratio - basis for T/C + intake design.

Formula

$$ \dot m_{air} = 14.5 \cdot \lambda \cdot \dot m_{fuel} $$

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SymbolMeaningUnitSource
$λ$Excess-air ratio-engine type

Sources

  • Heywood - IC Engines 2/e.