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POCKET GUIDE GAS 3

GAS RATING – NATURAL GAS

A
fundamental test to confirm the quantity of gas burned
by an appliance over a specific time frame, typically one
hour (3600 seconds).
For practicality the test is conducted over a shorter time frame
– either one complete revolution of the test dial (ft3) or 2
minutes plus number of seconds until the next whole number
on test drum (m3). Once the quantity of gas used is established,
the appliance heat input can be determined using a simple
calculation to factor in the fuels Calorific Value (CV).

Gas rating – imperial (ft3/hr)


An imperial gas meter utilises a test dial with one complete
revolution indicating the amount of gas used in ft3/hr. The test
dial may be 1, 2, 5 or 10 ft3, depending on meter size.

The following formula is used to determine the amount of gas


used:
3600 x Number of ft3 per revolution of test dial
Gas rate (ft3/hr) =
Time taken for one complete revolution (sec)

Gas rating – metric (m3/hr)


A modern metric gas meter utilises a test drum which is split into
the first 5 digits representing m3 and a further 3 digits (within the
red surround) in dm3 (one tenth of a m3).

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held responsible for the accuracy of the information contained
within this pocket guide, or for its subsequent use.
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To gas rate a metric meter, note the first reading and run the appliance
for 2 minutes (see Note) the end of which you take the second reading.
Subtract the first reading from the second to establish the amount of
gas used.
Note: Additional seconds may be needed after the 2 minute period
until the next whole digit appears. Include these additional seconds
within the formula.
The following formula is used to determine the amount of gas used:
3600 x m3
Gas rate (m3/hr) =
120 + any additional seconds

Heat input
With a known quantity of gas used in either ft3/hr or m3/hr the heat
input for the appliance (the energy produced from that quantity of fuel
burned) can be calculated in either:
❖❖ btu/hr (imperial)
❖❖ kW (metric)

For Natural Gas an average* CV is used:


❖❖ ft3/hr x 1040 = btu/ft3
❖❖ m3/hr x 38.76 = MJ/m3

*A more accurate result will be obtained by using the CV as stated on


the customers’ gas bill.

Imperial (ft3)
Use the following formula to establish the heat input in btu:
Heat input (btu/hr) = ft3/hr x 1040 (btu/ft3)
To convert btu/hr to kW, divide by 3412

Metric (m3)
Use the following formula to establish the heat input in kW
m3/hr x38.76 (MJ/m3)
Heat input (kW) =
3.6

The reading obtained from either of the above calculations will be a


gross figure and so, where the appliance manufacturer quotes a net
heat input this will require to be converted – dividing the final figure by
1.1 (a conversion factor for Natural gas) will provide a net value.

For further copies of this Pocket Guide telephone 0800 5195190


or email: [email protected]
© Certsure LLP 2019 Pocket Guide Gas (PGG) 3 04/19

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