What is the fuel consumption rate for boiler in gal-hour


A boiler produces saturated steam at 100psig pressure. The feedwater (condensate) returning to the boiler is saturated liquid at 180 def F. The boiler produces 40,000 lbms/hour of saturated steam and has an efficiency of 82%. It is fired with oil having a heating value of 135,000 btu/gallon. What is the fuel consumption rate for this boiler in gal/hour?

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