A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
Energy utility FortisBC is transporting and supplying LNG to the mine site and is contributing financially to the pilot program. Because LNG produces virtually no particulate or sulphur dioxide emissions and reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to 20% in comparison to diesel, the company said it believes there is the potential to eliminate approximately 35,000 metric tons (mt) of CO2 emissions annually at the Fording operation, as well as the prospect of cutting fuel costs by more than $20 million annually by adopting LNG and diesel hybrid fuel across its operations. Making the List Several years ago, when Caterpillar began to focus intently on the development of LNG-powered mine trucks, one of its engineers listed the program's objectives, some of which are summarized here: * Maintain equivalent engine performance vs. diesel; * Ensure diesel-only mode with partial power; * Utilize the same footprint on the truck as the diesel equivalent; * Minimum 12-hour fuel storage on board; * Accept wide range of LNG fuel quality; * Same or lower sound levels as diesel-powered truck; * Similar reliability of diesel truck; and * Understand site implementation requirements and best practices.
Energy utility FortisBC is transporting and supplying LNG to the mine site and is contributing financially to the pilot program. Because LNG produces virtually no particulate or sulphur dioxide emissions and reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to 20% in comparison to diesel, the company said it believes there is the potential to eliminate approximately 35,000 metric tons (mt) of CO2 emissions annually at the Fording operation, as well as the prospect of cutting fuel costs by more than $20 million annually by adopting LNG and diesel hybrid fuel across its operations. Making the List Several years ago, when Caterpillar began to focus intently on the development of LNG-powered mine trucks, one of its engineers listed the program's objectives, some of which are summarized here: * Maintain equivalent engine performance vs. diesel; * Ensure diesel-only mode with partial power; * Utilize the same footprint on the truck as the diesel equivalent; * Minimum 12-hour fuel storage on board; * Accept wide range of LNG fuel quality; * Same or lower sound levels as diesel-powered truck; * Similar reliability of diesel truck; and * Understand site implementation requirements and best practices.
Waiting for Ignition
Russell A Carter (author)
2016
Article (Journal)
English
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