Essays about: "hauler"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 42 essays containing the word hauler.

  1. 16. Improved lifetime of a rubber spring in an articulated hauler through product development

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för maskinteknik (MT)

    Author : Pontus Nilsson; Jan Tordsson; [2017]
    Keywords : Rubber spring; elastomer; principal stretch; nominal stress; maximum surface stress; lifetime;

    Abstract : Dampening systems are important in heavy vehicles utilized in rough terrains, with purpose to reduce shocks and vibrations with negative influences on the vehicle and, more importantly, on the operator of the vehicle. During the years the heavy vehicles require sturdier construction parts, due to demands on higher load capacity, where the easy solution to scale up the construction parts is not always applicable for dampening systems with nonlinear behavior. READ MORE

  3. 17. Low Loss Articulated Hauler Axle : A Conceptual Study

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskap och matematik

    Author : Patrik Andersson; Morgan Wallin; [2017]
    Keywords : articulated hauler; low loss axle; load dependent; load independent; dry sump; front bogie; conceptual study; construction equipment; efficiency;

    Abstract : Volvo Construction Equipment is highly regarded for robust products, but with an increasing competition in their market, development of the product portfolio is more important than ever. One step being carried out is to reduce losses in powertrains and increase the fuel efficiency for solutions such as articulated haulers and wheel loaders. READ MORE

  4. 18. Slag Hauler User Interface Design : Using human-centred design to create a user interface for heavy machinery

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle

    Author : Robert Rondahl; Filip Larsson; [2017]
    Keywords : User interface design; heavy machinery; user experience; human-centred design; interaction design; driver environment; vehicle interface design; Användargränssnitt; tunga fordon; användarupplevelse; människocentrerad design; interaktionsdesign; förarmiljö; gränssnitt i fordon;

    Abstract : Within the field of heavy machinery, the driver environment and its user interface (UI) has not always been a high priority during product development. This is about to change since the user experience, especially of the driver, becomes more of a selling point. READ MORE

  5. 19. Battery- and Degradation Modeling of Hybrid Electric Heavy-Duty Long Hauler

    University essay from KTH/Kraft- och värmeteknologi

    Author : Simon Laestander; [2017]
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  6. 20. Articulated Maintenance : Improving maintainability for the nextgenerations of Volvo CE’s articulated haulers

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle

    Author : Richard Præsto; [2017]
    Keywords : articulated hauler; maintenance; maintainability; accessibility; usability; product design;

    Abstract : This is a project performed by me, Richard Præsto, student at Luleå University ofTechnology, with the intentions to suggest an improvement for the maintenancesystem of Volvo Construction Equipment’s articulated haulers. Today, themaintenance process consists of several different maintenance points and isperformed by maintenance technicians all over the world – but since the machinesneed to be taken out of production in order to receive maintenance, the processneeds to be quick. READ MORE