TY  - JOUR
AU  - Kecojevic, Vladislav 
AU  - Komljenovic, Dragan 
PY  - 2011
TI  - Impact of Bulldozer's Engine Load Factor on Fuel Consumption, CO2 Emission and Cost
JF  - American Journal of Environmental Sciences
VL  - 7
IS  - 2
DO  - 10.3844/ajessp.2011.125.131
UR  - https://thescipub.com/abstract/ajessp.2011.125.131
AB  - Problem statement: Bulldozers consume a large amount of diesel fuel and
consequently produce a significant quantity of CO2. Environmental and economic cost issues
related to fuel consumption and CO2 emission represent a substantial challenge to the mining
industry. Approach: Impact of engine load conditions on fuel consumption and the subsequent CO2
emission and cost was analyzed for Caterpillar bulldozers. Results were compared with the data on
bulldozers' fuel consumption from an operating coal surface mine in the United States. Results: There
is a strong linear correlation among power, fuel consumption and engine load factor. Reduction in load
factor by 15% may significantly reduce the fuel consumption and the CO2
emission.
Conclusion/Recommendation: Application of appropriate bulldozer's load factor may help mine
operators manage fuel consumption, cost and environmental burden.