Brake Specific Fuel Consumption Calculator

Introduction

The Brake Specific Fuel Consumption (BSFC) is a measure of the fuel efficiency of an engine. It is defined as the amount of fuel consumed per unit of power output. The BSFC is typically expressed in grams per brake horsepower per hour (g/bhp/h).

How to Use the Calculator

1. Enter the total fuel consumption in grams per hour (g/h) in the "Fuel Consumption" field.
2. Enter the brake horsepower (bhp) in the "Brake Horsepower" field.
3. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the BSFC.
4. The result will be displayed in the "Brake Specific Fuel Consumption (g/bhp/h)" field.

Formula Explanation

The formula used to calculate the BSFC is:

BSFC = Fuel Consumption / Brake Horsepower

Where:

• BSFC = Brake Specific Fuel Consumption (g/bhp/h)
• Fuel Consumption = Total fuel consumed per hour (g/h)
• Brake Horsepower = Engine power output (bhp)

Applications

The BSFC is a crucial parameter for evaluating the performance and efficiency of internal combustion engines. It is used in various applications, including:

• Engine design and optimization
• Comparing the fuel efficiency of different engines
• Monitoring the performance of existing engines