Figure 6: Unique electric
drive equipment for
improved performance and
savings
AccuGrade
Increased Job Site
Velocity
Figure 8: Ergonomic design of operator control
5. Economic energy efficiency technology
Other energy efficiency technology include:
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electric drive transpor t equipment
(Figure 6),
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accurate landform re-landscaping/grading
technology (Figure 7),
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ergonomic design of operator’s control
system setup for improved operator
alertness and efficiency (Figure 8).
CONCLUSION
Acknowledging the importance of energy
efficiency and sustainability, the engineering
profession’s vision and contribution is that the
industry’s economic requirements need to be
met while the benefits of sustainability need to
be enhanced. For the eventual success of the
sustainable development concept worldwide;
engineers, the industry and manufacturing sector
need to continuously provide leadership in the
design of energy efficient and environment-friendly
technology for the benefit of the global community.
Increased Job Site
Quality
± 2cm was applied
Conventional:
Accugrade:
24:32 hours
On Grade 98% of the
AccuGrade:
Time 1st Time
11:50 hours
Conventional:
On Grade 45% of the
Time 1st Time
Reduced Job Site
Environmental & Safety
Costs
Impact
Accugrade:
Less fuel, lower
emissions
1007 litres
Less risk of jobsite
consumed
injuries
Conventional:
1753 litres consumed Savings in materials used
43% fuel savings
Figure 7: Benefits of innovative landform relandscaping technology
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