Great information! Now do you also have what the pump prices are for 87
ocane and #2 diesel?
mayf
Steve Laifman wrote:
> Mayf,
>
> The following table may assist you in actual energy content (BTU) of
> various combustible materials. They have all been used, including
> manure, for propelling motorized vehicles. While these are for steam
> boilers, energy content does not change with application, just the
> efficiency of extraction.
>
> BTU Content of Fuels
>
> *Coal* *BTU's*
> 1 lb. 10,000 - 15,000
> 1 Ton 25,000,000 (Approx.)
> *Electricity* *BTU's*
> 1 W 3.412
> *OIL* *BTU's*
> 1 Gal. #1 Fuel 136,000
> 1 Gal. #2 Fuel 138,500
> 1 Gal. #3 Fuel 141,000
> 1 Gal. #5 Fuel 148,500
> 1 Gal. #6 Fuel 152,000
> *Gas* *BTU's*
> 1 lb. of Butane 21,300
> 1 Gal. of Butane 102,600
> 1 Cu. Ft. of Butane 3,260
> 1 Cu. Ft. of Manufactured Gas 530
> 1 Cu. Ft. of Mixed Gas 850
> 1 Cu. Ft. of Natural Gas 1075
> 1 lb. of Propane 21,600
> 1 Gal. of Propane 91,000
> 1 Cu. Ft. of Propane 2,570
>
> _
>
>Hope this gets through. If not, try:
>http://www.steamonline.com/btu.html
>
>Handy Energy Converter:
>http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energyfacts/science/energy_calculator.html
>
>Here is a study of relative cost, including BTU content, for various heating
>fuels. It is handy to note that for a market application, the costs/BTU run in
>a narrow range. This is a result of competing energy source (propane,
>electricity, natural gas, etc.) for this application.
>http://www.erpud.com/comparison.htm
>__
>Steve Laifman
>Editor - TigersUnited.com
>
>
>
>
> drmayf wrote:
>
>> so do you have data or not?
>> mayf
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