[SEL] Fuel Consumption /H.P. formula

[frank skinner]

 Jerry;
 Detroit Diesel engines the rule is .46 Lbs. per HP HR, just saying.
 
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> Date: Sat, 14 May 2011 17:42:22 +0200
> To: sel at lists.stationary-engine.com
> From: jerrye at databak.co.za
> CC: stationary-engine at oldengine.org
> Subject: [SEL] Fuel Consumption /H.P. formula
> 
> Hi all,
> There is an old "rule of thumb" formula for working out approx
> consumption of fuel per hour per Horsepower. It goes something like "X"
> litres (or gallons if you prefer) per H.P. per hour
> I've forgotten the figures, does anyone know what "X" is. I
> suppose that any answers should also state if they are US or Imperial
> gallons - but litres would be nice :-)
> I realise that it will not be accurate but, as mentioned, it is
> a "rule of thumb" thing and will not necessarily hold good for modern
> high efficiency engines.
> Thanks,
> 
> Keep the revs up (or down)
> Jerry Evans
> Near Johannesburg in Sunny South Africa.
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