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Friction Mean Effective Pressure (FMEP)

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FMEP = IMEP − BMEP - the ’lost’ pressure to friction. Rising FMEP = bearing/ring wear.

Formula

$$ FMEP = IMEP - BMEP $$

Symbol legend

SymbolMeaningUnitSource
$IMEP$Indicated MEPbarindicator card
$BMEP$Brake MEPbartorsionmeter
$FMEP$Friction MEPbarresult

Sources

  • Heywood - Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals.