[SEL] Fuel Consumption /H.P. formula

[Pete Alleman]

For gasoline we use:
	1 gal/hour for each 10 HP

For diesel we use:
	1 gal/hour for each 20 HP

Pete.


On Sat, 2011-05-14 at 17:42 +0200, Jerry Evans wrote:
> 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.
>    Etched Brass Engine Plates made to order:
>    <[1]www.oldengine.org/members/evans/plates/index.htm>
> 
> References
> 
>    1. http://www.oldengine.org/members/evans/plates/index.htm
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Pete Alleman
pja at ralph.lafayette.la.us
Lafayette, Louisiana USA