8.2. Other Relevant Handbooks

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the standard fuel consumption rate for gasoline engines?

   Hint

   Look for the value provided for gasoline engine consumption.

2. 2.

   What does ‘standard conditions’ refer to?

   Hint

   Consider the conditions mentioned in the context of fuel efficiency.

3. 3.

   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.

4. 4.

   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.

5. 5.

   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.

6. 6.

   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.