Dual Fuel Engine
The Dual Fuel engine is a type of engine which utilizes a mixture of diesel fuel and gas fuel or can run off of diesel by its self. The dual fuel engine is not capable of running on gas alone. These engines do not have ignition systems and do not utilize spark plugs.
Because the engine is not a pure diesel engine and diesel is not a pure gas, this equipment does suffer from poor fuel efficiency and Methane slippage. Like for example, the fuel efficiency can be 5% to 8% less than in a comparable lean-burn, spark-ignited engine at 100% load. It could even be lower or higher loads.
Lift Truck Fuel Sources and Classifications
There are some applications that have proved a challenge for the forklift. For example, scrap metal is one of these issues. To be able to successfully handle things like this needs using the right type of equipment for the task.
In this write-up, the 7 major lift truck classes are discussed, including the power sources such as liquid propane gas, hydrogen fuel cell, electric, gasoline and diesel. The power source is linked to several of these specific classes. The main power sources for forklifts consist of Gasoline, Battery, Diesel, Propane and Fuel Cell.
Electric powered trucks are the most popular, mainly Class III, III and class I forklifts. Internal combustion engines are more popular in Classes V and IV. The most common electric power source is the lead-acid battery. Out of internal combustion trucks, approximately more than 90% are propane powered.
The most popular power source for lift trucks is battery. Battery fueled units make up around 60% of the new forklifts sold in the USA. Their benefits consist of: less maintenance requirements, quiet operation, the ability to be utilized outdoors and inside with no harmful emissions.