Shel_B
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Over the past year or more I have been hearing about Toyota's 41% thermal efficiency on some of its engines. I am unfamiliar with thermal efficiency, and it might be nice to have some discussion about it.
Just what is thermal efficiency and why is it important, if indeed it is? Toyota claims 41% TE, what happens to the remaining 51%? Is it very difficult to attain greater TE? What are some ways that might be done? Is there a downside to a greater percentage?
Just what is thermal efficiency and why is it important, if indeed it is? Toyota claims 41% TE, what happens to the remaining 51%? Is it very difficult to attain greater TE? What are some ways that might be done? Is there a downside to a greater percentage?