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access to accurate real-time information
on daily energy usage and equipment
productivity;
indicators on whether the payload targets
are being consistently achieved;
ability to boost production with optimum or
faster equipment cycle times;
compliance to tyre load rating with the aim
to extend tyre life and save fuel;
benefit in being able to use the production
data collected to enhance equipment
productivity and savings in energy/fuel
usage for equipment.
1. Energy Efficiency Strategies
Some of the latest engineering innovations,
complemented by their corresponding advantages,
in sustainable energy-efficiency technology
aimed towards an environment-friendly and safe
industrial work site are:
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advanced satellite linkup of equipment
monitoring and efficient information
management (Figure 4),
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design and manufacture of the unique
electric drive systems,
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usage of bio-fuels which help reduce
excessive gaseous emissions to a
maximum of 20%,
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resourceful eco-training modules for
transport operators which aim to increase
staff efficiency, optimum equipment usage
and maximise fuel efficiency. This has
resulted in cost reductions of up 30% in
fuel savings in some case studies,
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increased quality of work and cost savings
for any engineering project via accurate
landform re -landscaping /re -grading
management based on the respective
equipment specifications,
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effective machine fluids management such
as the usage of biodegradable hydraulic oil
and extended life coolants,
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installation of quick couplers setup to
maximise machine utilisation,
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usage of scrap shears system as a solution
to support metal recycling,
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strategic enhancement of work equipment
ergonomics for operators to help increase
work and energy efficiency.
Figure 4: Satellite linkup increases ene