1.3 - Adjusting Fuel Consumption for Project Conditions
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What is the fuel consumption rate for gasoline engines under standard conditions?
💡 Hint: Think about typical values for gasoline engines.
Define 'Operating Factor'.
💡 Hint: Consider how we assess machine effectiveness during operation.
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What is the standard fuel consumption rate for diesel engines?
💡 Hint: Refer back to the consumption values from the text.
True or False: The operating factor is derived solely from the time factor.
💡 Hint: Consider how these factors interact in real operations.
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If a gasoline engine typically consumes 0.06 gallons per horsepower hour, what will be the cost of operating a 300 horsepower engine for 10 hours at a fuel price of 3 dollars per gallon?
💡 Hint: Think about how many gallons a 300 horsepower engine consumes over 10 hours and multiply by the cost.
You manage a site with trucks and loaders. If your trucks consume 15% less fuel than loaders under identical conditions, calculate the adjusted consumption for a situation where a loader uses 0.04 gallons.
💡 Hint: You need to determine the percentage adjustment to find the truck's consumption.
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