Re: [Jsbsim-devel] FGPiston <maxmp> <ratedboost relationship

[gerard r. <gh...@gm...>]

On mardi 21 avril 2009, Ron Jensen wrote:
> On Tue, 2009-04-21 at 18:04 +0200, gerard robin wrote:
> > Hello,
> >
> > I don't understand the "mechanism"  with  <maxmp>  and <ratedboost  
> > values giving the power-hp.
> >
> > I noticed that the real time calculated  power-hp  with a given
> > <ratedboost> value  ,  depends on the <maxmp>  value.
> >
> > I have tried to read the source code with no success to understand   :(
> >
> > Which is the relationship ?
> > Thanks
>
> Maxmp is only used to determine the volumetric efficiency.  Volumetric
> efficiency is used to determine bsfc.
>
> If you specify <volumetric_efficiency> then <maxmp> will have no effect.
>
> I don't have time to go into detail right now, but will provide more
> info later if you want.
>
> Ron
>
>
Thank,

That explanation, is enough to me.

Now i understand  
>Maxmp is only used to determine the volumetric efficiency

Was the missing link  in my brain  :) 

Cheers




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