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A good rule of thumb is 1/3 of the energy into mechanical work, 1/3 into the cooling system, and 1/3 out the tailpipe. The actual numbers are pretty close to t
by Baeocystin 3y ago
A good rule of thumb is 1/3 of the energy into mechanical work, 1/3 into the cooling system, and 1/3 out the tailpipe. The actual numbers are pretty close to this across a wide range of operating conditions.
- Retric 3y agoWith the caveat that in cars the very long exhaust system dissipates a great of the heat rather than all of that energy literally coming out of the tailpipe as hot gas. Also catalytic converters provide more complete combustion and thus generate even more heat.