1.1 - Gasoline Engine Consumption
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Practice Questions
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What is the standard fuel consumption rate for gasoline engines?
💡 Hint: Remember the values provided for gasoline engines.
What factor must be adjusted when using theoretical values in real-world conditions?
💡 Hint: Think about how these conditions affect performance.
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What is the standard fuel consumption of a gasoline engine?
💡 Hint: This is found in the section addressing consumption rates.
Are fuel consumption rates impacted by machine operating conditions?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between theory and real-world application.
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Challenge Problems
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A highway truck rated at 300 horsepower operates with a fuel consumption factor of 0.06 gallons/hp/hr. If the truck operates under unfavorable conditions decreasing efficiency by 20%, calculate its effective fuel consumption rate.
💡 Hint: Calculate the new consumption after applying the efficiency reduction.
A machine's operational time lasts 2 hours with a load factor of 0.5 and a standard fuel consumption of 0.04 gallons/hp/hr for a 400 horsepower engine. Calculate the total fuel consumed during this period.
💡 Hint: Adjust consumption based on operating factors and total hours of operation.
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