3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
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BTU consumption chart based on generator/engine size and load
Wattage Engine Horsepower Full Load 75% Load 50% Load
1850 3.5 35,000 26,250 17,500
4000 8 80,000 60,000 40,000
5000 10 100,000 75,000 50,000
7500 15.5 155,000 116,250 77,500
It requires 2 horsepower to produce 1000 watts of energy per hour under load
Under load, each horsepower consumes 10,000 BTU per hour
Propane contains 92,000 BTU per gallon
Propane weighs 4.2 pounds per gallon
If you need more info let me know..
Brad
Wattage Engine Horsepower Full Load 75% Load 50% Load
1850 3.5 35,000 26,250 17,500
4000 8 80,000 60,000 40,000
5000 10 100,000 75,000 50,000
7500 15.5 155,000 116,250 77,500
It requires 2 horsepower to produce 1000 watts of energy per hour under load
Under load, each horsepower consumes 10,000 BTU per hour
Propane contains 92,000 BTU per gallon
Propane weighs 4.2 pounds per gallon
If you need more info let me know..
Brad
