Brake thermal efficiency from SFOC and fuel LCV. η_th = 3600 / (SFOC · LCV).
Formula
$$ \eta_{th} = \frac{3600}{\text{SFOC} \cdot \text{LCV}} $$
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $SFOC$ | Specific fuel oil consumption | g/kWh | NOx technical file |
| $LCV$ | Lower calorific value | MJ/kg | ISO 8217 / MEPC.364 |
| $\eta_{th}$ | Brake thermal efficiency | - | result |
Sources
- Heywood - Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals.