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The Air Intake System Calculation estimates the volumetric air flow rate into an internal combustion engine based on engine displacement, rotational speed, and volumetric efficiency. This calculation is essential for engine design, performance tuning, and intake system sizing.
The calculator uses the air flow formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula calculates the theoretical air volume that the engine can ingest per minute, accounting for the fact that four-stroke engines complete one intake cycle every two revolutions.
Details: Accurate air flow calculation is crucial for proper intake system design, turbocharger/supercharger sizing, fuel injection calibration, and overall engine performance optimization.
Tips: Enter engine displacement in liters, RPM in revolutions per minute, and volumetric efficiency as a percentage. All values must be positive numbers.
Q1: What is volumetric efficiency?
A: Volumetric efficiency is the ratio of actual air volume drawn into the cylinder compared to the theoretical maximum volume based on displacement.
Q2: What are typical volumetric efficiency values?
A: Naturally aspirated engines typically range from 75-90%, while turbocharged/supercharged engines can exceed 100%.
Q3: Why divide by 2 in the formula?
A: Four-stroke engines complete one intake cycle every two revolutions, so the effective intake frequency is RPM/2.
Q4: How does this relate to engine power?
A: Air flow directly correlates with potential engine power since more air allows for more fuel combustion and greater power output.
Q5: What factors affect volumetric efficiency?
A: Intake/exhaust design, camshaft timing, valve size, engine speed, air temperature, and pressure all influence volumetric efficiency.