Fuel Consumption Rate in Power Plant Operations Formulas

Fuel Consumption Rate refers to the rate at which fuel is consumed by the engine. And is denoted by m_f. Fuel Consumption Rate is usually measured using the Kilogram per Second for Mass Flow Rate. Note that the value of Fuel Consumption Rate is always positive.

Power Plant Operations formulas that make use of Fuel Consumption Rate

fxBrake Specific Fuel Consumption given Brake Power and Fuel Consumption RateGo

fxBrake Thermal Efficiency of Diesel Engine Power PlantGo

fxOverall Efficiency or Brake Thermal Efficiency using Mechanical EfficiencyGo

fxOverall Efficiency or Brake Thermal Efficiency using Friction Power and Indicated PowerGo

fxOverall Efficiency or Brake Thermal Efficiency using Brake Mean Effective PressureGo

fxThermal Efficiency using Indicated Power and Fuel Consumption RateGo

FAQ

What is the Fuel Consumption Rate?

Fuel Consumption Rate refers to the rate at which fuel is consumed by the engine. Fuel Consumption Rate is usually measured using the Kilogram per Second for Mass Flow Rate. Note that the value of Fuel Consumption Rate is always positive.

Can the Fuel Consumption Rate be negative?

No, the Fuel Consumption Rate, measured in Mass Flow Rate cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Fuel Consumption Rate?

Fuel Consumption Rate is usually measured using the Kilogram per Second[kg/s] for Mass Flow Rate. Gram per Second[kg/s], Gram per Hour[kg/s], Milligram per Minute[kg/s] are the few other units in which Fuel Consumption Rate can be measured.

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