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Old 01-16-2014, 05:11 PM   #10 (permalink)
RustyLugNut
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The chart you posted for bfsc.

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Originally Posted by Jack-Lee View Post
@rusty lug: What numbers you mean?
Gasoline engines usually come in at right about 0.48 pounds/horsepower*hour in British units. A very good gasoline engine or a basic diesel will dip down to 0.42 lb/hp*hr. Large diesels used in power generation or ocean going power plants can dip down to 0.28 lb/hp*hr.

Your simulated engine is below that at just below 0.25, but it may be an issue of unit measurements. I just wanted to clarify.

Last edited by RustyLugNut; 01-17-2014 at 04:49 PM.. Reason: Math.
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