Fuel question

grislyatoms · 09-02-12, 11:04 PM

I always keep an eye on the fuel gauge. I like the large indicator; makes it more of a "guesstimate" than an actual hard number.

Hence, my question - Is it the bottom of the float that indicates fuel remaining, or the top? Common sense tells me that if it's an actual float, then the bottom is accurate. If it's some other device then ?

It seems I come home to base with unused ordnance and 33% fuel left most patrols. Out of a fear of running out of diesel. I'd like to push those figures a bit harder.

I hoist a Spaten dunkel to my fellow Kaleuns and await some guidance!

TwoGamers · 09-03-12, 01:04 AM

It seems to be the bottom when i compare my end patrol fuel to were the float is

Captain Nemo · 09-03-12, 08:02 AM

You can always ask your navigator to give you your maximum range at your current speed. However, you need to be aware that the weather has an affect on this i.e. in calm weather the given range will be further than if the sea is rough. In a type VII your most fuel efficient speed is around 8 knots in ideal conditions.

Nemo

Gargamel · 09-03-12, 09:14 AM

Also, if you get upto flank speed, order all stop, then immediately ask for a fuel range, you get some insanely huge numbers.

sublynx · 09-03-12, 09:37 AM

LI reports the amount of fuel at least twice during the patrol. Once when the fuel load gets down to 50 % and then again when it gets down to 25%. You'll get an impression on the thing by looking at the gauge at those times. My feeling is that it is the middle of the float, but I could be wrong...

09-02-12, 11:04 PM	#1
grislyatoms Medic Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 169 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	Fuel question I always keep an eye on the fuel gauge. I like the large indicator; makes it more of a "guesstimate" than an actual hard number. Hence, my question - Is it the bottom of the float that indicates fuel remaining, or the top? Common sense tells me that if it's an actual float, then the bottom is accurate. If it's some other device then ? It seems I come home to base with unused ordnance and 33% fuel left most patrols. Out of a fear of running out of diesel. I'd like to push those figures a bit harder. I hoist a Spaten dunkel to my fellow Kaleuns and await some guidance! __________________ "Na Männer...alles klar?"

09-03-12, 08:02 AM	#3
Captain Nemo Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: London, England Posts: 1,144 Downloads: 54 Uploads: 0	You can always ask your navigator to give you your maximum range at your current speed. However, you need to be aware that the weather has an affect on this i.e. in calm weather the given range will be further than if the sea is rough. In a type VII your most fuel efficient speed is around 8 knots in ideal conditions. Nemo __________________ "I'm afraid there is no disguising the fact that King's obsession with the Pacific and the Battle of Washington cost us dear in the Battle of the Atlantic". Sir John Slessor GCB, DSO, MC, DL AOC-in-C Coastal Command RAF ___________________________________________

09-03-12, 09:14 AM	#4
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	Also, if you get upto flank speed, order all stop, then immediately ask for a fuel range, you get some insanely huge numbers. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

09-03-12, 09:37 AM	#5
sublynx Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: In the conning tower of my VIIC scanning the sea through the periscope Posts: 1,698 Downloads: 173 Uploads: 7	LI reports the amount of fuel at least twice during the patrol. Once when the fuel load gets down to 50 % and then again when it gets down to 25%. You'll get an impression on the thing by looking at the gauge at those times. My feeling is that it is the middle of the float, but I could be wrong... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] NYGM+H.sie v16+Stiebler 4C+MaGui WS

09-03-12, 01:04 AM	#2
TwoGamers Officer Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 240 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	It seems to be the bottom when i compare my end patrol fuel to were the float is