Published Online: Sep 30, 2018
Page range: 25 - 38
Received: Apr 24, 2018
Accepted: Sep 25, 2018
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sjpna-2018-0017
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The paper presents based on literature critical evaluation of commonly known methods for determining the mechanical losses of a piston engine. Their advantages and disadvantages were pointed out also the possibility of their use in a marine propulsion system was assessed.