Natural Gas Generator Consumption
Cubic feet, therms, and dollars per hour for a natural gas set, including the pipeline supply figure you must give the gas fitter.
Result
Fuel cost per hour
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Fuel cost per kWh
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Gas input to provide
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Gas input per minute
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Electrical energy per therm
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Therms per hour
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Formula
Calculation logicWhat to check
- Meter capacity, service pressure, and line size from the gas fitter
- Heating value from the utility, which varies by region
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