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*17 kw generator - 1.6 gallons per hour at 8000W. 5 | =Basics= | ||
*This page explores the fuel efficiencies of various engines | |||
=Research= | |||
*17 kw generator - 1.6 gallons per hour at 8000W. 5 kWhr/gal. | |||
[https://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com/Generac-5735-Portable-Generator/p2685.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIx9fb9sKN2QIVQ7bACh1X-wc_EAQYAiABEgJjvfD_BwE]. | |||
*Honda 1kW EU1000 generator - 1 quart per hour - 4 kWhr/gal | *Honda 1kW EU1000 generator - 1 quart per hour - 4 kWhr/gal | ||
*Diesel tractor trailer truck engine. 260 hp at 65 mph. Fuel consumption of 6 mpg. This is 24 hp hr per gallon or 18 kWhr/gal mechanical power, | |||
about 16 kWhr electrical. [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://cumminsengines.com/uploads/docs/cummins_secrets_of_better_fuel_economy.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwiM__PJyo3ZAhVJ6YMKHcn4CnYQFjAFegQICxAB&usg=AOvVaw0iyE4MjxFZOkpB3xLrBYYF] | |||
*Lister 6/1 efficiency - 6kWhr electric per gallon diesel. [http://www.utterpower.com/fuel1.htm] | |||
==Diesels== | |||
*Diesels have a specific fuel efficiency as low as 200 g/kWhr for low speed high torque diesels.[https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brake_specific_fuel_consumption] | |||
*With diesel at 6.9 lb/gal, 200 g = .44 lb is 0.064 gal/kWhr. This is 15 kWhr per gallon diesel. Or 14 kWhr per gallon electric. | |||
=See Also= | |||
* [[Specific Impulse]] | |||
* [[Energy Density of Fuels]] | |||
=Useful Links= | |||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuel_efficiency Wikipedia Page on Fuel Efficiency] | |||
Latest revision as of 18:16, 5 February 2018
Basics
- This page explores the fuel efficiencies of various engines
Research
- 17 kw generator - 1.6 gallons per hour at 8000W. 5 kWhr/gal.
[1].
- Honda 1kW EU1000 generator - 1 quart per hour - 4 kWhr/gal
- Diesel tractor trailer truck engine. 260 hp at 65 mph. Fuel consumption of 6 mpg. This is 24 hp hr per gallon or 18 kWhr/gal mechanical power,
about 16 kWhr electrical. [2]
- Lister 6/1 efficiency - 6kWhr electric per gallon diesel. [3]
Diesels
- Diesels have a specific fuel efficiency as low as 200 g/kWhr for low speed high torque diesels.[4]
- With diesel at 6.9 lb/gal, 200 g = .44 lb is 0.064 gal/kWhr. This is 15 kWhr per gallon diesel. Or 14 kWhr per gallon electric.
See Also