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SAE-A Truck Fuel Conservation Project
Technical Paper
871234
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Abstract
This paper presents a summary of the research and test program performed by the Society of Automotive Engineers - Australasia (SAE-A) to develop and demonstrate truck fuel consumption test procedures, to evaluate commercially available devices claimed to save fuel, and to develop and demonstrate a non-proprietary computer simulation model for truck performance and fuel consumption. This project has been supported financially by the National Energy Research, Development and Demonstration Program of the Australian Department of Resources and Energy, and by contributions of time, talent and materials by a wide variety of vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, trucking companies, and academic institutions.
The paper presents salient features of the test procedures, results of tests conducted, and model simulations. It also describes the plans to use the simulation model to aid customers at point of sale to select appropriate trucks.
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Citation
Close, H. and Khatib, E., "SAE-A Truck Fuel Conservation Project," SAE Technical Paper 871234, 1987.Also In
References
- “T5052 - Truck and Bus Fuel Consumption Test Procedure - Type I. Short Term Component Evaluation” SAE-A National Science Centre 191 Royal Parade, Parkvllle, Victoria 3052. Australia 1986
- Close. H.C. “SAE-A's Proposed Further Study of Truck Fuel Consumption Measurement Methods and Copmuter Models Evaluation” Journal SAE Australasia 44 1984
- Khatib, E.T. “Development and Verification of heavy Vehicle Fuel Consumption Test Procedures” SAE-A National Science Centre 191 Royal Parade, Parkville, Victoria 3052. Australia 1987
- Khatib, E.T. “Computer Simulation and Practical Evaluation of Heavy Vehicle Performance and Fuel Economy” Thesis Submitted for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy November 1986 Mechanical Engineering Dept. University of Melbourne Parkville, Victoria 3052. Australia