Example 1: Moderate Engine
Fuel Consumption: 20 lb/hr; Brake Horsepower (BHP): 100 hp
Brake Specific Fuel Consumption (BSFC): 0.2 lb/hp-hr
Brake Specific Fuel Consumption (BSFC) Calculator
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Calculates the Brake Specific Fuel Consumption (BSFC) of an engine. BSFC is a crucial metric for engine efficiency, representing the mass of fuel consumed per unit of power generated per hour.
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How To Use
How to use this calculator
Start with your values, or try a preset.
Step 1
Enter Fuel Consumption and Brake Horsepower (BHP) in the units shown.
Step 2
Read Brake Specific Fuel Consumption (BSFC) in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.
Step 3
Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.
Worked Examples
Example calculations
See the inputs and their calculated results.
Example 2: Low Consumption
Fuel Consumption: 15 lb/hr; Brake Horsepower (BHP): 150 hp
Brake Specific Fuel Consumption (BSFC): 0.1 lb/hp-hr
Example 3: High Power
Fuel Consumption: 30 lb/hr; Brake Horsepower (BHP): 250 hp
Brake Specific Fuel Consumption (BSFC): 0.12 lb/hp-hr
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