The Eco-Economics of Electric Dredges

It Is Time To Consider A More Accurate And Comprehensive Cost/Benefit Analysis Of Electric Versus Diesel-Powered Dredges. By Cash McCloy In 2021 it is time to consider a more accurate and comprehensive cost/benefit analysis of electric versus diesel-powered dredges. Many variables have changed and improved in recent years, and consistent patterns have emerged over time about diesel engine maintenance. A…

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Shell Lubricants Announces Shell Rotella Portfolio

Shell Lubricants introduced a new portfolio of Shell Rotella heavy duty diesel engine oils. New Shell Rotella T4 Triple Protection 15W-40 and 10W-30 along with Shell Rotella T5 Synthetic Blend 10W-30 are formulated to meet the specification criteria for the new API CK-4 service category for diesel engine oil. They are the most technologically advanced Shell Rotella engine oils ever…

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Dust Control Technology Offers Trailer-Mounted Dust Control System

Dust Control Technology introduced its new – and largest – trailer-mounted dust control system, a powerful atomized mist design featuring a range of 100 meters and the ability to deliver 140,000 sq. ft. (15,500 sq. meters) of coverage area. The DustBoss DB-100 Fusion is powered by its own 480-V/150-kw generator with a 6.8-liter John Deere Tier III flex diesel engine,…

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Liebherr Crawler Excavator For 50-Ton Class

The R 956 Crawler-Excavator from Liebherr is equipped with a Liebherr 6-cylinder diesel engine with common rail fuel injection. Among the features enabling this engine to comply with Tier 4i / stage IIIB exhaust emission standards are an external exhaust gas recirculation system and a diesel particulate filter with active regeneration. The R 956 engine was developed and manufactured by…

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Mobil Synthetic Engine Oil

Mobil Delvac 1 ESP 5W-40 is a fully Synthetic, heavy-duty diesel engine oil that helps extend engine life while providing long drain capability and potential fuel economy for modern diesel engines operating in severe applications. The oil utilizes state-of-the-art technology to deliver exceptional performance in modern low emission engines, including those with Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) and aftertreatment systems with…

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Giants of Generation

WENDLING QUARRIES OPTS FOR PORTABLE POWER TO KEEP CRUSHERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT HUMMING. By Mark S. Kuhar The first production model of a 600-kW standby/550-kW prime-rated generator set powered by the new MTU Series 1600 diesel engine is undergoing rigorous field-testing at a mobile aggregate plant operated by Wendling Quarries. As an operator of about 100 quarries in eastern Iowa…

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Metso Gets Crushing

March 4, 2014 – Metso Minerals debuted its LT220D Lokotrack crusher at a special event at ConExpo-Con/Agg. The crusher is a mobile cone and screener in one unit. The easily transportable machine features a centrifugal conveyor and a Caterpillar diesel engine, as well as a ST4.8 screen. The company says it offers +300 hours of more effective production time than a…

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