Injector selection

[Matt Ettus]

On Wed, 15 Feb 1995, Michael F. Sargent wrote:

> > For my calculations, I guessed at 25% efficiency (better to guess low).
> > Using those figures, I come up with 13.6 lb/hr  (gasoline)
> 
> What formula are you using to get lb/hr from max HP? (I'll need to do the
> same calculation shortly.)
>                            Mike
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  lb/hr = 	HP 
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             Eff * Cyls * Q (btu/lb) * K 
Where Q is lower heating value of gasoline (19000 btu/lb)
and K is conversion from btu to hp-hr

> 

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