1 - Fuel Consumption Rates for Different Engine Types
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Practice Questions
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What is the fuel consumption rate of a gasoline engine under standard conditions?
💡 Hint: Look back at the definition of gasoline engine consumption in the section.
How much does a diesel engine consume under standard conditions?
💡 Hint: Recall the diesel engine's statistics mentioned in the text.
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What is the primary fuel consumption rate for a gasoline engine?
💡 Hint: Look at the section on gasoline engine consumption.
True or False: Diesel engines always consume more fuel than gasoline engines.
💡 Hint: Consider the comparative statistics given for each engine type.
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A loader consumes 0.1 gallons per horsepower hour at standard conditions. Calculate the fuel needed if the loader has a horsepower of 600 and operates at 75% efficiency for a duration of 5 hours.
💡 Hint: Ensure you multiply standard consumption by horsepower and efficiency then by hours.
If a diesel machine operates on rough terrain consuming 0.15 liters per horsepower hour, how much fuel will it need for a task requiring 10 hours at 500 horsepower, assuming 60% load factor?
💡 Hint: Calculate based on the operational factor, ensuring you keep the consumption rates adjusted.
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