What does it cost per year to run this generator


An electric generator provides 500 kW and is powered by a diesel engine with a compression ratio of 19 and a cutoff ratio of 2. The efficiency of the electric generator is 95%. Estimate the consumption of diesel fuel by this engine in gallons per hour. If the fuel cost $4 per gallon and runs 800 hours per year, what does it cost per year to run this generator?

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