3.1 - Factors Influencing Fuel Cost Calculation
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What is the standard fuel consumption rate for a gasoline engine?
💡 Hint: Think back to the discussion about gasoline engines.
Define 'standard conditions' in the context of engine operation.
💡 Hint: Consider how fuel consumption is measured.
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What is the fuel consumption rate for diesel engines at standard conditions?
💡 Hint: Recall the specific rates we discussed for different engines.
True or False: Fuel consumption rates are fixed and do not vary with project conditions.
💡 Hint: Think about how adjustments are necessary based on the project.
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A bulldozer has a standard fuel consumption rate of 0.08 gallons per horsepower per hour. If it's rated at 600 horsepower and operates at full load 50% of the time over a 2-hour work session, calculate the total fuel used.
💡 Hint: Break down the problem into parts: calculate hourly and then multiply by time.
An excavator consumes 0.11 liters per horsepower hour. If it works at an operating factor of 0.65 for a project requiring 300 horsepower over 3 hours, what is the total fuel cost if the price of fuel is 50 rupees per liter?
💡 Hint: Consider the steps: first find total fuel used, then multiply by cost.
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