indicated horsepower

noun

1. the horsepower of a reciprocating engine as shown by an indicator record. : ihp, IHP

indicated horsepower

noun

1. the power output of a piston engine calculated from the mean effective pressure in the cylinder as derived from an indicator diagram and the speed of the engine in revolutions per minute

Word History and Origins

Origin of indicated horsepower¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

What is the coal consumption per hour per indicated horsepower?

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What is the water consumption in pounds per hour per indicated horsepower?

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The result in this case is a reduction in the quantity of steam required to develop the same indicated horsepower.

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All engines are designed to give the best economy at a certain developed indicated horsepower called full load.

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The delivered horsepower divided by the indicated horsepower gives the mechanical efficiency.

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