3. A diesel engine has a displacement of 5.9 liters and a compression ratio of 17:1. The engine produces 250 hp at 2400 rpm. If the engine has a mechanical efficiency of 90%, what is the indicated mean effective pressure of the engine in kPa?

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3. A diesel engine has a displacement of 5.9 liters and a compression ratio of 17:1. The engine produces 250 hp at 2400 rpm. If the engine has a mechanical efficiency of 90%, what is the indicated mean effective pressure of the engine in kPa?

 

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