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Engine - Pcomp vs Pmax Ratio

Ratio of peak firing pressure (Pmax) to compression pressure (Pcomp) - the simplest indicator of injection timing quality on a slow-speed 2-stroke.

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

r=pmaxpcompr = \frac{p_{max}}{p_{comp}}
SymbolMeaningUnit
pcompp_{comp}Compression pressure (no fuel)bar
pmaxp_{max}Peak firing pressurebar

Source: MAN ES Operation Manual; WinGD X-Series Engine Data

In short

Ratio of peak firing pressure (Pmax) to compression pressure (Pcomp) - the simplest indicator of injection timing quality on a slow-speed 2-stroke.

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