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A 20kW generator operating at 3/4 load will burn approximately 1.3 gallons of fuel per hour. So if you only include the "variable" fuel costs to generate electricity, you are going to get 15kWh of electricity from the 1.3 gallons of fuel. If your fuel costs $3/gallon, this would give you a variable cost of $0.26/kWh. You should be able to use "off road" diesel fuel that doesn't include all of the highway taxes. And you should include the "delivered" cost of the fuel.
Of course the real costs to generate electricity from a diesel generator must include all of the fixed costs. You can buy a 20kW generator starting at about $5,000. If it lasts for 10 yrs, then that would only add about 5.5 cents to each kWh. You also need to add in maintenance costs and any installation costs.
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How many Watts for a cook stove and the oven at full capacity?
That depends on the size of the stove, but reckon on about 2 Kw per hotplate, and about 3 Kw per oven.
How many BTU would be produced in a 12-kw electric heater?
40956
What is the Btu output of an electric heater rated at 15 Kw?
A bit north of 50,000btu/hr
How many amps are in 95kw?
It depends on what the voltage is: A Watt is a unit of power described as "1 ampere of current pushed by 1 volt of Electro-motive force", therefore 1W = 1A x 1V. 1 kW is a "kilowatt" or 1000 Watts. Using the above formula, and a little algebra, you can find the current required to deliver any amount of power depending on the applied voltage: Current = Power / Voltage; symbolically expressed as I = P / V examples: * 9.5kW x (1000W/kW) / 120v = 79.2 amps * 9.5kW x (1000W/kW) / 240v = 39.6 amps * 9.5kW x (1000W/kW) / 480v = 19.8 amps (Notice how raising the voltage reduces the required current?)
Concrete mixer whose motor got following configuration 5.5 KW 380v 1140 RPM 3 phase what is the suitable size of generator to run this motor?
You should get a 3 phase generator that has 8-12 KW. If you had to you could use a 3 phase 5.5-6 kw but it may wear out faster because you are using 100% power. The 3 phase gen will allow you to select 480 volt which can be converted to 380 for the mixer. The rpm of the motor in irrelevant because the generator is the power source in this situation, once the gen powers the motor it will produce 1140 to power the mixer.
Where could one find parts for a used diesel generator?
There is a website called Diesel service & supply. They offer used generators and parts (including diesel) from 50 kw to 3000 kw. You can filter your searches by company and kw capacity as well.
What sizes are Onan generators available in?
Onan diesel generator sets are available in sizes ranging from 10kW to 2.5 MW. Spark-ignited gas generators range from 5 to 150 kW in size. Lean-burn gas generators are available in 315 kW to 2 MW sizes.
How much does it cost to run a diesel generator?
The cost of running a diesel generator can vary depending on various factors such as the size and efficiency of the generator, the price of diesel fuel, and the duration and frequency of usage. On average, diesel generators consume about 0.5 to 1 gallon of diesel fuel per hour for every kilowatt (kW) of power produced. To calculate the cost, you would need to know the current price of diesel fuel, the generator's fuel consumption rate, and the number of hours the generator will be running. By multiplying these factors together, you can determine the approximate cost of running a diesel generator.
What is Diesel Generator consumption per kilowatt hour?
300 kw power generate and fuel consumption
How much does a solar cell cost?
£2,000 to £3,000 per kW
How much does hydroelectric energy cost per kw?
OVER 9000!
How much energy can a diesel generator produce?
The amount of energy a diesel generator set can produce depends on its size and capacity. Typically, diesel generator sets range from small, portable units generating a few kilowatts (kW) to large industrial generator sets producing several megawatts (MW) of electrical power. A small diesel generator set may produce between 5-20 kW, while larger industrial models can generate anywhere from 500 kW to several MW.
How much is a used 60K diesel generator worth?
The value of a 60 kW diesel generator will depend on the brand and also the condition. The generator in fair condition may cost around $4000. A new one will cost about $11,000.
What is the formula for computing electric consumption cost if we are given the wattage no. of hours of usage and cost per kilowatthour?
First, divide watts by 1000 to get kilowatts: watts / 1000 = kW Then multiply kilowatts by the hours of usage to get kilowatt-hours kW * hours = kWh Finally, multiply kilowatt-hours by the cost per: kWh * (cost per kWh) = cost to operate
How much would it cost to run a heater that uses 312000 watts per hr?
Electrical consumption is measured in kW per hr. 312000/1000 = kW. To answer this question your rate per kW hour from the utility company must be stated. Once known multiply that rate times the kW used in one hour.
How much does 600kw cost a month?
You will have to go and find out how much you are charged per Kw per hour (Kw/Hr)from your power authority bill. Take this figure and multiply it times 600
What is the cost per kW in Naples Florida?
You can't buy a kW in Florida, or anywhere else. Energy is paid for per unit of energy, for example kWh (kilowatt-hour) and someone in Florida might know what it costs. kW is rate of delivering/using energy.
