indicator diagram
a graphical or other representation of the cyclic variations of pressure and volume within the cylinder of a reciprocating engine obtained by using an indicator
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The first is known as the maximum theoretical efficiency of a perfect engine (represented by the lines in the indicator diagram).
Aviation Engines | Victor Wilfred PagBut if the exhaust valves leak also, one may offset the other, and the indicator diagram would show no leak.
Farm Engines and How to Run Them | James H. StephensonThe actual computation of the steam consumption from an indicator diagram is best shown by a practical illustration.
Steam Engines | AnonymousThe method of the indicator diagram has since proved of great utility in physics in studying the properties of gases and vapours.
He then described the indicator diagram of the atmospheric gas-engine.
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