Mathematical Model

In Mathematics the x and y values in an equation or a graph are referred to us as

Variables.
If an equation shows relationship between x and y in which value of y is dependent upon the
value of x
Y is known as the dependent variable x and is sometimes referred to function x or f(x)
Variables
Load/ amperes
Fuel Consumption/gallons per hour
Power/Watts
Voltage/Volts
Current/Amperes
Time/ hrs
Torque/ RPM

Independent Variables: Load,

Dependent Variables: Fuel Consumption, Time, Torque
Controlling Variables: Power

We know that the

Power = Voltage * Current
Load = Total Amperage used by all devices
Fuel Consumption = litres per hour

X amount of fuel is burned in Z amount f hours in the day to produce P power is produced whh
under L load. The amount of Torques is almost Proportional to the L oad.
Generator Fuel Consumption depends on types of fuel
How to determine generators fuel consumption
Formula must be able to show how many hour the generator also runs
Calculate generator generator fuel consumption per hour.
At the endof day hwo power would be generated over a weeks time or just during one day,
considering amount fuel used.
Fuel Consumption can be measured per litres per hour by making note of time per cc increment
What is needed
Size of generator G/w
Load L/w
Load = RPM

Load
4

3
Load

1 Load

0
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3
RPM

If there is no electric load when generator is running no power will be drawn.

No electric load fuel being burn ot keep engine running
For example 10 kwh per gallon diesel fuel

Pin = I * V
Pout = *
= rpm * 2 / 60
Pout = Pin * E
*=I*V*E
* rpm * 2 / 60 = I * V * E
 = (I * V * E *60) / (rpm * 2)

What does a generator run on?

(a) Type of Fuel Used Generator engines operate on a variety of fuels such as diesel, gasoline,
propane (in liquefied or gaseous form), or natural gas. Smaller engines usually operate on
gasoline while larger engines run on diesel, liquid propane, propane gas, or natural gas.
How long can you run a Generac generator continuously?
As long as there is a fuel supply, natural gas or propane, a well-maintained generator will keep
running. If the Generac generator is running on propane, with a 500-gallon tank, it should run 24
hours a day for over a week. The Generac generator is very quiet.
How long is it safe to run a generator?
A 6000E portable will run for 9 hours at rated load, a 5000E portable will run for 11 hours at
rated load, and a 4000E will run for 13 hours at rated load. Many users average 10 - 15 hours on
a 6000E under normal usage. A conservative rule of thumb is 1 gallon of fuel per hour for a
5,000-watt generator. .

Problem Solution
An individual wants to figure out the exact amount of fuel needed to input into his generator to
provide power to his home..
This individual always have have these appliances running on his generator.
T.V 3hrs
Light bulbs- 7 hrs
Iron -30 mintes
Desktop Computer -2hrs
Laptop Computer -3hrs
Radio -4 hrs
Fringe 24 hrs
How long will a generator run on one gallon of gas?
Every 8 hours, we gas it up with another 5 gallons; power is us costing about $50/day. (Our
neighbor chips in for gasoline, too). But without the generator, we would have lost at least $300
worth of food, so I figure the thing will pay for itself in another disaster or two.
According to Vendituoli the generators duration will all depend, but with an average home and
a 500 gallon propane tank, if you use your generator wisely, it can last you for days and days.
You really shouldn't run it 24 hours, anyhow.
Everyone know that when electrical load is applied to a generator, the generator
slows down.

Now my question is what actually slows the generator, what kind of force and how
much is that force

this question my sound weird to many but i need a very definite answer.
It's electrical current. The torque is proportional to the amperage supplied by
the generator (for a constant magnetic field generator. Series, field wound
generators would be different).
Amperage is proportional to torque. Voltage is proportional to angular
velocity of the generator shaft.
see i want to know as the amperes out of alternator are increased... the shaft slows
down.... what force is responsible for the slowing of the shaft

i'm looking for the kind of FORCE and not the relationships
OK. First lets presume that you have some source of power making the shaft
turn, such as a hydroelectric dam. You increase the electrical load. That
means the load demands more current. But the water is still pushing the
shaft around just as hard as before.

The water is pushing the shaft to turn, and the current demand is pushing
the shaft the other way to stop it from turning. If the two are balanced, the
shaft will keep turning at the same speed. If the forces are not balanced, and
the current demand is greater, the shaft will slow down.

The angular inertial of the generator resists a change in angular velocity, but it
will still slow down or speed up if the two forces (angular forces, actually) are
imbalanced.