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Re: Data Request..

To: Steve Laifman <SLaifman@socal.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Data Request..
From: drmayf <drmayf@mayfco.com>
Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2005 12:07:41 -0800
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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