Practice Other Relevant Handbooks - 8.2 | 11. Fuel Consumption Rates for Different Engine Types | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 1
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Question 1 Easy

What is the standard fuel consumption rate for gasoline engines?

💡 Hint: Look for the value provided for gasoline engine consumption.

Question 2 Easy

What does ‘standard conditions’ refer to?

💡 Hint: Consider the conditions mentioned in the context of fuel efficiency.

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Question 1

What is the fuel consumption rate for diesel engines under standard conditions?

0.04 gallons
0.06 gallons
0.08 gallons
0.02 gallons

💡 Hint: Check for the specific diesel consumption rate mentioned.

Question 2

True or False: The unit cost of fuel is fixed and does not vary by location.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how local economics influence fuel prices.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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