Understanding Fuel Oil Consumption
Learn how to calculate and optimize your fuel oil usage for better efficiency and cost management.
What is SFOC?
Specific Fuel Oil Consumption (SFOC) measures how efficiently an engine uses fuel. It represents the amount of fuel (in grams) needed to produce one kilowatt-hour (kWh) of energy. Lower SFOC values indicate better fuel efficiency.
How Fuel Oil Consumption is Calculated
The calculator uses these formulas:
- Fuel Mass (kg): (Engine Power × SFOC × Running Time) ÷ 1000
- Fuel Volume (liters): (Fuel Mass ÷ Corrected Density) × 1000
- Corrected Density: ρ15 × [1 − (T − 15) × 0.00064]
Key Factors Affecting Fuel Oil Consumption
- Engine Load: Higher loads increase fuel consumption.
- Fuel Quality: Lower quality fuels may have higher consumption rates.
- Engine Condition: Poorly maintained engines consume more fuel.
- Operating Conditions: Ambient temperature and humidity affect performance.
Tips for Reducing Fuel Oil Consumption
- Regular engine maintenance and tuning.
- Optimize engine load for efficient operation.
- Use high-quality fuel appropriate for your engine.
- Monitor consumption regularly to detect changes.
- Consider engine upgrades for older, less efficient models.
