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How long will 100000 gallons of diesel fuel power a 3 MW generator?

The standard specific fuel consumption for a heat engine is 0.5 lb per HP per hour. A 3 MW generator is 4000 HP but allowing for conversion efficiency the engine would probably have to provide 5000 HP, so using the above specific fuel consumption the rate of fuel use would be 2500 lb fuel per hour. With a specific density of 0.8 2500 lb of fuel would have a volume of 310 gallons. This generator uses 310 gallons per hour, therefore 100,000 gallons would last 100,000/310 hours or 322 hours, just under 2 weeks.


What is thrust specific fuel consumption of turbo shaft?

There is no such thing as thrust specific fuel consumption of a turboshaft engine, as a turboshaft is designed to deliver mechanical power, not thrust. This mechanical power can be converted into electric power by a generator or converted into thrust by a propeller or rotor. Basically, a turboshaft uses jet technology but is an alternative to a piston engine. While thrust specific fuel consumption doesn't exist for a turboshaft, "brake specific fuel consumption" does. It measures the rate of flow of fuel required for a certain amount of power. For example, a specific fuel consumption of 0.2 lbs/h/hp means that for every horsepower the turboshaft produces, it burns 0.2 lbs of fuel each hour.


What is intake stroke in a diesel engine?

In a gasoline engine, it is a fuel-air mixture that is drawn in during the intake stroke, unless the engine is fuel injected. In a fuel injected or a diesel engine, it is air, because the fuel (gasoline or diesel) is injected at the "last moment" before ignition.


What is mean by plunger diameter in diesel engine?

Plunger is used in diesel engine fuel injection system which meters the fuel into combustion chamber. Higher the plunger diameter, higher the fuel injected into the cylinder. The plunger diameter of a typical diesel engine could be 9-10mm. Cam disk is connected to the plunger and each revolution, plunger will diesel 4 times into the combustion chamber.


What is the diesel fuel consumption as a function of engine power output?

As a rough rule of thumb, you can assume you will burn one third of a liter of fuel per kilowatt-hour generated. With a reasonable degree of instrumentation on a battery of 600kw diesel generators, we measured fuel flow vs power generated, and got a factor of .287 liters per kilowatt hour. These were relatively new generators powering a fairly level load. If the engines are smaller, if the load fluctuates, if the engines have high operating hours, the factor will increase.

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What is Diesel Generator consumption per kilowatt hour?

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How much fuel consumption of a diesel generator per KVA per hour?

10 litres


How to calculate fuel consumption of a DG set?

The fuel usage will be based on the load applied to the generator and how many KW the generator outputs. The more load the higher the fuel consumption. You do not list the output of the generator nor the load so all I do is point you to the diesel fuel generator consumption chart. Click the link to see the chart where you can figure it yourself.


Does load affects fuel consumption per hour of a diesel generator?

If the generator is to maintain the same rpm and power output, then a heavier load will increase the diesel consumption. The revolutions per minute the generator runs will increase as the load increases, thereby resulting in an increase in diesel consumption to maintain the high rpm. A Generator has a governor which attempts to maintain frequency at 60 Hz for North America. For the generator to increase the power output at the same frequency, the governor will increase the fuel and air to the engine. The fuel consumption will not be linear because of the curves associated with the particular engine. The fuel to KWH is know as the heat rate curve for the generator.


How much diesel is used in a diesel powered generator?

The amount of diesel used in a diesel-powered generator depends on several factors including the generator's power output, fuel efficiency, and the duration of operation. Diesel generators typically have a fuel consumption rate measured in liters per hour (L/h) or gallons per hour (gal/h).To determine the specific amount of diesel used, you would need to know the generator's fuel consumption rate. This information can usually be found in the generator's specifications or user manual. For example, a small diesel generator with a 5-liter/hour fuel consumption rate would use 5 liters of diesel per hour of operation.


What is the fuel consumption of a 3412 caterpillar?

28 to 32 gph at 500 to 600 hp


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 the definition of diesel generator?

Diesel generator are generator that uses diesel. having the ability to withstand corrosive particles in fuel(diesel).


What is Fuel consumption for a 125kva diesel generator?

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What the fuel consumption of 600 HP diesel generator?

It's abaout 100 - 120 liter/hour, depend on load and efficiency characteristic of engine.


wants to buy a recondition/new generator about 70kw advice the price/fuel consumption/stand by time?

I have a new 80 kw diesel for sale