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Diesel Consumption

Diesel Consumption

Diesel Consumption

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Can anyone tell me how to get a diesel consumption on a Scooptram Wagner 6c with a Deutz engine F10L 413

RE: Diesel Consumption

The rule of thumb that I have used is 0.4 lb of diesel per bhp-hr.  You then have to determine/guess at operating (brake) horsepower, availability/utilization factors for the equipment.

For example, in any given day, the scoop will operate 18 hours.  During this period, it will use an average of 70% of full engine horsepower.

Diesel consumption = 0.4 lb/hp-hr * 70% * 18 hours * Engine HP

You can then convert pounds of fuel to volume (SG = 0.84 to 0.86 typically).

Alternatively, manufacturers have claimed that the fuel tank is sized for "one shift".  The big mystery to me is how long of a shift (traditional 8 hours, or more common 10 to 11 to 12 hours)?

Cheers,
CanuckMiner

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