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Mechanical efficiency — measures the effectiveness of a machine in transforming the energy and power that is input to the device into an output force and movement. Efficiency is measured as a ratio of the measured performance to the performance of an ideal machine, The… … Wikipedia
mechanical efficiency — mechanical efficiency, the ratio of the horsepower of an engine actually produced to the horsepower it could theoretically produce … Useful english dictionary
mechanical efficiency — An engine s rating as to how much of the potentialhorsepower is wasted through friction within the moving parts of the engine. The ratio between the indicated horsepower and the brake horsepower of an engine … Dictionary of automotive terms
Mechanical advantage — is a measure of the force amplification achieved by using a tool, mechanical device or machine system. Ideally, the device preserves the input power and simply trades off forces against movement to obtain a desired amplification in the output… … Wikipedia
Efficiency — as a technical term may refer to: * Algorithmic efficiency, optimizing the speed and memory requirements of a computer program * Efficient energy use, useful work per quantity of energy ** Energy conversion efficiency, desired energy output per… … Wikipedia
efficiency — [1] The accomplishment of something with the least amount of effort, energy, or fuel. [2] Output of a device, system, or activity, divided by the input necessary to create the output. In a compressor the efficiency would be the work output, as… … Dictionary of automotive terms
mechanical — mechanically, adv. mechanicalness, mechanicality, n. /meuh kan i keuhl/, adj. 1. having to do with machinery: a mechanical failure. 2. being a machine; operated by machinery: a mechanical toy. 3. caused by or derived from machinery: mechanical… … Universalium
efficiency — /i fish euhn see/, n., pl. efficiencies. 1. the state or quality of being efficient; competency in performance. 2. accomplishment of or ability to accomplish a job with a minimum expenditure of time and effort: The assembly line increased… … Universalium
mechanical engineering — mechanical engineer. the branch of engineering dealing with the design and production of machinery. * * * Branch of engineering concerned with the design, manufacture, installation, and operation of engines, machines, and manufacturing processes … Universalium
Mechanical screening — Mechanical screening, often just called screening, is the practice of taking granulated ore material and separating it into multiple grades by particle size. This practice occurs in a variety of industries such as mining and mineral processing,… … Wikipedia
