Compression Ratio and Thermal Efficiency

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How does compression ratio affect efficiency? What determines an engine's efficiency? This video describes the direct correlation between compression ratio and thermal efficiency. The theoretical efficiency of an engine increases with higher compression ratios. Related Information: Compression Ratio - http://youtu.be/nveqCMNTth0 Efficiency Derivation - http://web.mit.edu/16.unified/www/SPRING/propulsion/notes/node25.html Compression Ratio vs Thermal Efficiency - Spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aq_9M9vwSmwQdHlSV2pRbU91UlMxanFoNThlTlM5N0E&usp=sharing Please feel free to rate, comment, and subscribe! And don't forget to check out my Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/engineeringexplained Also check out my official website: Make suggestions, participate in forums, enter for Car of the Month, learn through logically ordered lessons, read FAQs, and plan your future! http://www.howdoesacarwork.com Now on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jasonfenske13 NEW VIDEO EVERY WEDNESDAY!

Published 2013-05-08 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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