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β
hGAS =h AIR + x ∙ Dh where x is the gas content defined as: x=(1+f )∙
1+ β
mfuel
f is the stoichiometric air-to-fuel ratio, f =14.52 for light oil. The specific fuel consumption, β , is defined as β=
mair
For pure air: x=0 . For pure combustion gases (= no air content): x=1.
Dh is the enthalpy difference (kJ/kg) between 100% gases (x=1) and 100% air (x=0)