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brake horsepower

Measurement of the actual power output of the compressor. BHP considers all the losses and inefficiencies within the compressor system. BHP reflects the effective power that the compressor provides to compress the natural gas. It considers mechanical losses, friction, heat losses, and other inefficiencies that reduce the output power of the compressor.