Off-Highway Haulage Truck Powerplants - Diesel Engine and Gas Turbine Experience

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Myntti, D. C., author.

Conference Name:

23rd Annual Earthmoving Industry Conference (1972-04-10 : Peoria, Illinois, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1972

Summary:

This paper reviews the experience of operating six gas turbine powered haulage trucks at the world's largest open pit mine. It compares the actual findings with the claimed advantages and disadvantages of operating gas turbine engines. Although the turbines have been replaced with diesel engines, the prospect of turbines in haulage trucks still shows promise

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Publisher Number:

720388

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license