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indicated horsepower
noun
- the horsepower of a reciprocating engine as shown by an indicator record. : ihp, IHP
indicated horsepower
noun
- 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
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Word History and Origins
Origin of indicated horsepower1
First recorded in 1870–75
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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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