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What is the difference between Indicated Power and Brake Power in terms of an IC Engine?

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Question added by Arun Sivadasan Nair , Mechanical Supervisor (Piping Division) , Larsen & Toubro Pvt Ltd.(Engineering & Construction Division)
Date Posted: 2016/10/17
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by mohamad bataineh , Faculty , Tishreen University

indicated power is the total power available from the expanding of the gases in the cylinders negating any friction, heat loss or entropy within the system.

brake power is the power output of the drive shaft of an engine without the power loss caused by gear ,transition friction ,etc.    

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