Fuel Consumption

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  • 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]