Depends on size and no of Locos... can be from 4-5 litres to 50 - 100 litres
The weight of a train engine varies depending on the type of engine. A diesel engine can weigh as much as 250 tons while a steam engine would be about 100 tons.
Adding even a small amount of petrol to a diesel engine tank can cause serious damage to the engine. Diesel engines rely on the lubricating properties of diesel fuel to keep components such as the fuel pump and injectors running smoothly. Petrol, however, has much lower lubricity and acts as a solvent. When introduced into a diesel system, it reduces the lubrication, causing metal parts to grind against each other, which can lead to premature wear or even catastrophic failure. Additionally, diesel fuel ignites through compression rather than a spark. Petrol is more volatile and can ignite too early, disrupting the combustion process. This can cause knocking, misfiring, and increased engine temperatures, potentially damaging pistons, valves, and the fuel injection system. If petrol is accidentally added to a diesel tank, the engine should not be started. The contaminated fuel must be drained completely, and the fuel system should be flushed to prevent long-term damage. At PETRO Industrial (petroinddotcom), we emphasize the importance of correct fuel storage and handling to prevent cross-contamination. Proper labeling, staff training, and using color-coded dispensing systems can significantly reduce the risk of such costly mistakes. Always double-check before refueling any vehicle or equipment.
it consumes 50 Ltrs per km, where as to sdtart the engine it needs 70 lts of diesel at one short.
It has to use alot of energy
When petrol is mixed with diesel engine the engine will not start due to the following reasons;Fuel in diesel must be compressed at 400o and above to approach compression power while petrol start at 150oPetrol have lower density than that used in diesel enginePetrol use spark ignition lather pressure ignitionPetrol have different octane number than that used in diesel enginePetrol fuel cannot produce much power as that produced in diesel engine with real diesel fuel.Will not accomplish diesel engine phases
how ever much u put in it
A diesel engine fires from compression and not from a spark. A diesel engine is also built much stronger than a gasoline engine. Diesel engines normally have less horsepower than a gasoline engine but have much more torc, or pulling power.
A standard diesel engine weighs 798 lbs
No, you cannot convert a gas engine to a diesel engine. A diesel requires much stronger parts.
If you did not start the engine no harm has been done. Drain the fuel tank, and all the fuel lines. Get as much of the gas out as possible. Fill it up with diesel and you should be ok.
Diesel engines do not require "ignition" to burn diesel fuel--it is powered by the "heat of compression" therefore diesel fuel has a much higher "flash point" than gasoline. If you were to put gasoline in a diesel engine you would probably blow the heads off the engine. Due to lower "flash point" (temperature when fuel ignites). If you were to put diesel fuel in a gasoline powered engine, it would not ignite and engine will not start. Due to higher "flash point).
Diesel engines have a much higher compression ratio than a petrol engine, meaning that they compress a larger volume of air into, for arguments sake, the same space as a comparitive petrol. This requires more torque to turn the engine over but results in a bigger bang. Which is why they are hard to start as they need a bigger electric motor to start them and are almost imposible to clutch start