Combustion efficiency

{{Short description|Efficiency of incineration in terms of usable heat energy and minimization of emissions}}

Combustion efficiency refers to the effectiveness of the burning process in converting fuel into heat energy. It is measured by the proportion of fuel that is efficiently burned and converted into useful heat, while minimizing the emissions of pollutants.{{cite web | title=Types of Efficiencies | website=Combustion Technology | url=https://www.combustiontechnology.co.za/training/types_of_efficiencies.htm | access-date=2024-08-05}}{{cite web | title=Combustion Efficiency Explained | website=saVRee | date=2020-10-29 | url=https://savree.com/en/encyclopedia/combustion-efficiency | access-date=2024-08-05}}

Specifically, it may refer to:

• fuel efficiency
• engine efficiency

depending on whether the level of efficiency is determined by the fuel itself or the combustion chamber or engine.