Simulation Models of Skidder Conventional and Hybrid Drive
The paper presents a hypothetical conversion of a conventional cable skidder powertrain to its hybrid version. Simulations of skidder operation were made for two existing forest paths, based on the technical characteristics of the engine, transmission system and the characteristics of the winch. Fue...
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| author | Juraj Karlušić Mihael Cipek Danijel Pavković Juraj Benić Željko Šitum Zdravko Pandur Marijan Šušnjar |
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| description | The paper presents a hypothetical conversion of a conventional cable skidder powertrain to its hybrid version. Simulations of skidder operation were made for two existing forest paths, based on the technical characteristics of the engine, transmission system and the characteristics of the winch. Fuel and time consumption were calculated per working cycle considering the operating conditions (slope, load mass). The model was then converted to a hybrid version by adding a battery energy storage system in parallel with the electrical power generator and by employing an energy management control strategy. The dimensions of the battery and the power generator were chosen based on the characteristics of the existing winch with the aim of completely taking over its operation. The management strategy was selected using the specific fuel consumption map. All simulations were repeated for the hybrid drive under the same operating conditions. The results show that fuel savings of around 13% can be achieved with the selected hybrid drive and steering strategy. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-71c2f612ecac4c2491691b32ccd9d2a72023-11-20T11:03:53ZengMDPI AGForests1999-49072020-08-0111992110.3390/f11090921Simulation Models of Skidder Conventional and Hybrid DriveJuraj Karlušić0Mihael Cipek1Danijel Pavković2Juraj Benić3Željko Šitum4Zdravko Pandur5Marijan Šušnjar6Department of Robotics and Production System Automation, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, CroatiaDepartment of Robotics and Production System Automation, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, CroatiaDepartment of Robotics and Production System Automation, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, CroatiaDepartment of Robotics and Production System Automation, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, CroatiaDepartment of Robotics and Production System Automation, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, CroatiaForest Engineering Institute, Faculty of Forestry, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, CroatiaForest Engineering Institute, Faculty of Forestry, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, CroatiaThe paper presents a hypothetical conversion of a conventional cable skidder powertrain to its hybrid version. Simulations of skidder operation were made for two existing forest paths, based on the technical characteristics of the engine, transmission system and the characteristics of the winch. Fuel and time consumption were calculated per working cycle considering the operating conditions (slope, load mass). The model was then converted to a hybrid version by adding a battery energy storage system in parallel with the electrical power generator and by employing an energy management control strategy. The dimensions of the battery and the power generator were chosen based on the characteristics of the existing winch with the aim of completely taking over its operation. The management strategy was selected using the specific fuel consumption map. All simulations were repeated for the hybrid drive under the same operating conditions. The results show that fuel savings of around 13% can be achieved with the selected hybrid drive and steering strategy.https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/11/9/921skiddersimulationhybrid drivefuel consumption |
| spellingShingle | Juraj Karlušić Mihael Cipek Danijel Pavković Juraj Benić Željko Šitum Zdravko Pandur Marijan Šušnjar Simulation Models of Skidder Conventional and Hybrid Drive Forests skidder simulation hybrid drive fuel consumption |
| title | Simulation Models of Skidder Conventional and Hybrid Drive |
| title_full | Simulation Models of Skidder Conventional and Hybrid Drive |
| title_fullStr | Simulation Models of Skidder Conventional and Hybrid Drive |
| title_full_unstemmed | Simulation Models of Skidder Conventional and Hybrid Drive |
| title_short | Simulation Models of Skidder Conventional and Hybrid Drive |
| title_sort | simulation models of skidder conventional and hybrid drive |
| topic | skidder simulation hybrid drive fuel consumption |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/11/9/921 |
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