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Semi Propane SH¤

Semi Trailer Truck - Short Haul Overview¤

The Heavy-Duty Truck used for Short-Haul journeys stands as a pillar of the transport sector, specially configured to transport large volumes of freight over relatively short distances. This category includes tractor/semitrailer combinations with more than four tires, used for operations within a 320 km range.

Semi Trailer Truck Short-Haul Performance Metrics¤

  • Operational Range: Used with a maximum operational range of up to 320 km.
  • Annual Performance (dannual): Boasting an annual performance capability of 105,000 km.
  • Load Capacity (nlpv): With a substantial average load capacity of 5.76 tonnes per vehicle.
  • Average Speed: Operating at an average speed of 80 km/h, optimizing delivery times for short-haul logistics.
  • Capacity Factor: A 15% capacity utilization factor is considered.
  • Reference Capacity: The derived reference capacity of 460.27 tonne-kilometers per hour (tkm/h).

The reference capacity is calculated as follows:

\[ ref_{capacity} = \dfrac{d_{annual} \cdot n_{lpv} \cdot average\\speed}{8760 \cdot 0.15} \]

This calculation method accounts for the annual distance, average load capacity, average speed, and the capacity utilization rate.

Propane¤

An internal combustion engine (ICE) is a type of heat engine where fuel combustion takes place inside a chamber. This causes an increase in temperature and pressure. This pressure is then applied directly to pistons, rotors or a nozzle, which converts the thermal energy of combustion into mechanical energy to move the vehicle. Propane-powered vehicles operate like gasoline-powered ones. There are two types of propane fuel injection system: vapor injection and liquid injection. In both cases, propane is stored as a liquid in a tank at relatively low pressure. Liquid injection technology enables more precise control of fuel delivery, improving engine performance and efficiency.

ES Model Integration¤

All the parameters concerning the Semi Propane SH are listed in the table below.

entry_key value unit sets source_reference
CO2_E (layer) 0.132 kg_CO2 NA Agez, Maxime; Ménard, Jean-François; Saunier, François, (2022): "Analyse du Cycle de Vie de Filières Énergétiques et de Leur Utilisation pour le Transport Routier au Québec – Partie 2 : Utilisation"
MOB_FREIGHT_ROAD (layer) 1 tkm NA Agez, Maxime; Ménard, Jean-François; Saunier, François, (2022): "Analyse du Cycle de Vie de Filières Énergétiques et de Leur Utilisation pour le Transport Routier au Québec – Partie 2 : Utilisation"
PROPANE (layer) -0.628 kWh NA Agez, Maxime; Ménard, Jean-François; Saunier, François, (2022): "Analyse du Cycle de Vie de Filières Énergétiques et de Leur Utilisation pour le Transport Routier au Québec – Partie 2 : Utilisation"
c_inv 380.71 CAD/(tkm/h) NA Agez, Maxime; Ménard, Jean-François; Saunier, François, (2022): "Analyse du Cycle de Vie de Filières Énergétiques et de Leur Utilisation pour le Transport Routier au Québec – Partie 2 : Utilisation"
c_maint 37.42 CAD/(tkm/h)/y NA Agez, Maxime; Ménard, Jean-François; Saunier, François, (2022): "Analyse du Cycle de Vie de Filières Énergétiques et de Leur Utilisation pour le Transport Routier au Québec – Partie 2 : Utilisation"
lifetime 15 y NA Agez, Maxime; Ménard, Jean-François; Saunier, François, (2022): "Analyse du Cycle de Vie de Filières Énergétiques et de Leur Utilisation pour le Transport Routier au Québec – Partie 2 : Utilisation"
ref_size 460.27 tkm/h NA Agez, Maxime; Ménard, Jean-François; Saunier, François, (2022): "Analyse du Cycle de Vie de Filières Énergétiques et de Leur Utilisation pour le Transport Routier au Québec – Partie 2 : Utilisation"

References¤

Data Sources
Agez, Maxime; Ménard, Jean-François; Saunier, François. (2022). "Analyse du Cycle de Vie de Filières Énergétiques et de Leur Utilisation pour le Transport Routier au Québec – Partie 2 : Utilisation"