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1. A Novel Pump-Controlled Asymmetric Cylinder with Electric Regeneration : Implementation and Evaluation of a Closed Hydraulic System on a Backhoe
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Fluida och mekatroniska systemAbstract : The desire to use more energy efficient heavy equipment in the earth-moving industry has rapidly increased due to higher environmental awareness. Studies within electrification and new types of hydraulic circuit architecture has shown great potential regarding energy savings. READ MORE
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2. Load Unit Geometry Optimization for Heavy Duty Machinery
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för fysikAbstract : The construction equipment industry is developing at a fast pace, increasing the expectation on the next-generation machines. Wheel loaders and backhoe loaders are part of this evolution and all subsystems in those machines need to be developed to meet the high demands in energy eciency and productivity. READ MORE
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3. The development of a frameless glass door made for wheel loaders
University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för innovation, design och teknikAbstract : This thesis performed on master level covers an assignment given by the cab division at Volvo Construction Equipment (Eskilstuna, Sweden). The thesis has been carried out by Josefin Hult during the period 2014-01-23 to 2014-05-30 at Mälardalen University. READ MORE
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4. Simulation and Testing of Energy Efficient Hydromechanical Drivlines for Construction Equipment
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Fluida och mekatroniska system; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska högskolanAbstract : Increased oil prices and environmental issues have increased a need of loweringthe emissions from and the fuel consumption in heavy construction machines. Anatural solution to these issues is a lowered input power through downsizing ofthe engine. READ MORE
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5. Placement of Controls in Construction Equipment Using Operators´Sitting Postures : Process and Recommendations
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Maskinkonstruktion; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska högskolanAbstract : An ergonomically designed work environment may decrease work related musculoskeletal disorders, lead to less sick leaves and increase production time for operators and companies all around the world. Volvo Construction Equipment wants to deepen the knowledge and investigate more carefully how operators are actually sitting whilst operating the machines, how this affects placement of controls and furthermore optimize controls placements accordingly. READ MORE