Essays about: "How to save fuel"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 21 essays containing the words How to save fuel.

  1. 16. Fuel Tankering - for Flygprestanda AB's flight planning system

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LTH Ingenjörshögskolan vid Campus Helsingborg

    Author : Jonathan Brynhagen; Martin Lindgren; [2012]
    Keywords : tankering; flight planning; calculations; tripkit; profit; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : One of the biggest expenses for airline companies is the fuel for the aircrafts; preceded only by labor costs it is important for an airline to optimize its use of fuel. One option to save money on fuel is by doing something called Fuel Tankering. READ MORE

  3. 17. Kostnader för jordbearbetning och sådd

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

    Author : Nils Hagenvall; Anders Gunnarsson; [2008]
    Keywords : maskinkostnader; etableringsmetoder; jordbearbetning; plöjningsfri odling; konventionell odling;

    Abstract : Syftet med detta examensarbete är att sammanställa maskinkostnader för etableringsmetoderna plöjningsfritt och konventionellt. Vi vill även titta på hur stor kapacitet som behövs på maskinparken för den tänkta gården på 600 ha åker, detta för att hinna etablera grödan inom ett rimligt tidsspektra. READ MORE

  4. 18. Data Requirements for a Look-Ahead System

    University essay from Institutionen för systemteknik

    Author : Erik Holma; [2007]
    Keywords : Look Ahead; Cruise Controller; MPC; Topographic Road map; Input data;

    Abstract : Look ahead cruise control deals with the concept of using recorded topographic road data combined with a GPS to control vehicle speed. The purpose of this is to save fuel without a change in travel time for a given road. This thesis explores the sensitivity of different disturbances for look ahead systems. READ MORE

  5. 19. Tidsåtgång i system med självgående/självlastande fullfoderblandare

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Rural Buildings and Animal Husbandry [LBT]

    Author : Henrik Boo; [2007]
    Keywords : fullfoderblandare; fallstudier; djurfoder; nötkreatur;

    Abstract : In this study I have compared two systems of handling TMR, self-propelled/ self loading mixers and conventional towed mixers, what has been investigated is the time for filling, mixing and feeding TMR as well as maintenance and fuel consumption. The background of this study is the structural rationalization within the Swedish milk production that has put focus on efficiency and reducing of costs. READ MORE

  6. 20. The role of fire in the Miombo forest : And the adaptation of the Community-based forest management to meet local needs

    University essay from Institutionen för livsvetenskaper

    Author : Katarina Käll; [2006]
    Keywords : Miombo forest; disturbance of fire; adaptation to fire; fire prevention; community-based forest management;

    Abstract : The Miombo forest is represented in seven countries in the subtropical area of Africa and is an example of ecosystem adapted to the disturbance of anthropogenic fire. The forest yields a number of different ecosystem goods and services including fuelwood, honey and soil protection. READ MORE