3.2 - Adjusting Fuel Consumption Factor
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What is the standard fuel consumption rate for gasoline engines?
💡 Hint: Think about standard operating conditions.
Name a factor that impacts fuel consumption rates.
💡 Hint: Consider the operating conditions of the machine.
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What is the standard fuel consumption for diesel engines?
💡 Hint: Remember the values provided for diesel engines.
Is it important to adjust fuel consumption values based on project conditions?
💡 Hint: Think about why standard conditions alone may not apply.
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A gasoline engine has a theoretical consumption rate of 0.06 gallons/hour. A project requires adjustment due to poor load and time factors resulting in a load factor of 0.4 and a time factor of 0.5. Calculate the new consumption rate.
💡 Hint: Multiply the base consumption by load and time factors.
An excavator operates at 300 horsepower with a fuel consumption factor of 0.25 gallons/hp hour. If its operating efficiency is 70% for 40 minutes per hour, calculate the hourly fuel consumption and cost if fuel is 70 rupees per liter.
💡 Hint: Calculate using the horsepower, consumption rate, and then apply the cost.
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