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Kerosene burn rate

  • 02-06-2012 7:09pm
    #1
    Black_Widow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 ✭


    This might be a very stupid question but is it possible to calculate how long 1 litre of kerosene will take to burn based on central heating boiler stat temperature, desired room temperature, boiler efficiency etc.


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  • #2
    shane0007
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,677 ✭✭✭shane0007


    Black_Widow wrote: »
    This might be a very stupid question but is it possible to calculate how long 1 litre of kerosene will take to burn based on central heating boiler stat temperature, desired room temperature, boiler efficiency etc.

    No, it can be calculated by nozzle size and pump pressure for how long it will last. The other factors along with boiler & burner efficiencies will determine how long the burner will fire for before reaching the desired room temperature. System size will also be a factor.
    If it is just that you want to know how long a litre of kerosene will last then the pump pressure and nozzle size is all you need to know.


  • #3
    heinbloed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,632 ✭✭✭heinbloed


    Yes, it can be calculated. If the "etc." is known. A polynominal calculation.


  • #4
    jj58
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37 ✭jj58


    approx 2 to 3 liters per hour. depending on house, thats for heating rads and hot water


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