BTU per pound Propane vs ULSD
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In general hydrocarbons produce about the same amount of heat energy per unit of WEIGHT. Comparing heat energy per volume can be rather meaningless. Hydrocarbons vary in density according to how many atoms of carbon are in each molecule. The heavier (more dense) hydrocarbons will always have more heat energy per gallon or liter. When working with very large volumes as when I used to load 20,000 barrels of heavy fuel for my ship, the temperature of the oil is also a factor in how much product you are actually receiving in terms of heat value. Oil expands a lot with increase in temperature.
-Mark, retired Marine Engineer.
-Mark, retired Marine Engineer.
