How many horsepower is 1kw of engine power?
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1kw of engine power is equivalent to 1.36 horsepower. Horsepower is a commonly used unit for measuring power in engineering technology. An engine is a machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy. Based on their working principles, engines are classified into: 1. External combustion engines: Fuel is burned outside the engine; 2. Internal combustion engines: Fuel is burned inside the engine; 3. Gas turbines: Utilize high-pressure gas to rotate turbine blades and output power; 4. Jet engines: Engines that directly generate reactive thrust through high-speed airflow ejected from nozzles. The working principle of an engine is: The thermal energy of gasoline or diesel is converted into mechanical energy by expanding gas after combustion in a sealed cylinder, which pushes the piston to perform work.