Fuel Consumption - GE HOME GENERATOR SYSTEM 45000 WATT Installation And Start-Up Manual

fuel consumption

Estimated fuel supply requirements at half and full load for
natural gas and LP vapor fuels are shown here.
natural Gas
1/2 Load Full Load
483 C 777 C
483,000 B 777,000 B
C = Cubic feet per hour
B = BTU's per hour
LP Vapor
1/2 Load Full Load
178 C 297 C
445,000 B 742,000 B
Physical
Properties
normal atmospheric
state
Boiling Point (in °f):
initial
end
heating Value:
Btu per gallon (net
LhV*)
Btu per gallon (gross**)
cubic feet (gas)
Density***
Weight†
octane number:
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* LHV (Low Heat Value) is the more realistic rating.
** Gross heat value does not consider heat lost in the form of water during
combustion.
*** Density is given in "Cubic Feet of Gas per Gallon of Liquid".
† Weight is given in "Pounds per Gallon of Liquid".
LP Vapor natural
Gas
Gas Gas
-44 -259
-44 -259
83,340 63,310
91,547
2,500 1,000
36.39 57.75
4.24 2.65
110+ 110+
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