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volumetric efficiency [¦väl·yə¦me·trik i′fish·ən·sē] (mechanical engineering) In describing an engine or gas compressor, the ratio of volume of working substance actually admitted, measured at a specified temperature and pressure, to the full piston displacement volume; for a liquid-fuel engine, such as a diesel engine, volumetric efficiency is the ratio of the volume of air drawn into a cylinder to the piston displacement. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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