CHAPTER XXXVII- 



GASOLINE POWER. 



The use of gasoline power for creameries has long 

 since passed the experimental stage. Dozens of creamer- 

 ies are now using gasoline engines and with the best of 

 satisfaction. It is certain that even though the creamery 

 has a steam engine, a small gasoline engine would more 

 than pay for itself in the great convenience as well as 

 saving it affords. 



But what has lead so many creameries to turn their 

 attention to gasoline power is the increasing cost of wood 

 and coal, and the relative cheapness of gasoline as a 

 source of power. 



A gasoline engine has the following advantages over a 

 steam engine: (i) Saves fuel; (2) requires less atten- 

 tion; (3) is more convenient; (4) requires smaller boiler; 

 and (5) is handier in fire emergency. 



Saving of Fuel. Average data secured from compet- 

 ent engineers as to the relative economy of steam, gaso- 

 line, and crude illuminating gas may be briefly stated as 

 follows : 



1. When coal is worth $4.50 per ton, steam power 

 will cost 1. 8c per brake horse power per hour. 



2. When gasoline is worth loc per gallon, gasoline 

 power will cost ic per brake horse power per hour. 



3. When gas producers are used, the cost per brake 

 horse power per hour is i-6c. 



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