8.2 - Other Relevant Handbooks
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What is the standard fuel consumption rate for gasoline engines?
💡 Hint: Look for the value provided for gasoline engine consumption.
What does ‘standard conditions’ refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider the conditions mentioned in the context of fuel efficiency.
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What is the fuel consumption rate for diesel engines under standard conditions?
💡 Hint: Check for the specific diesel consumption rate mentioned.
True or False: The unit cost of fuel is fixed and does not vary by location.
💡 Hint: Think about how local economics influence fuel prices.
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Estimate the hourly cost of running two pieces of equipment: a 300 horsepower gasoline engine at 0.06 gallons per horsepower hour with a fuel price of $3 per gallon.
💡 Hint: Calculate total consumption before applying the fuel price.
A construction site can operate a diesel engine 60% of the time at full load. If the unit cost of diesel is $2.50 and the standard consumption rate is 0.04 gallons per HP hour for a 400 HP engine, calculate the total fuel cost per hour.
💡 Hint: Don't forget to adjust the horsepower usage according to the operational efficiency.
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