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Contract report 942-02 (Addendum
3):
Fuel
Consumption and Emissions Tests
of the HydraGen™ Technology from Dynacert
Marius-Dorin Surcel,
Eng., M.A.Sc. (135765)
November
8, 2017
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Type II, SAE J1526 Fuel Consumption Test Procedure (Engineering Method), and
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Dynacert, based at 101-501 Alliance Ave., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M6N
2J1 , mandated FPInnovations PIT
Group to conduct testing to evaluate the
impact on fuel consumption and emissions of the HydraGen™ technology. This testing program was
based respectively on the TMC
Fuel Consumption Test Procedure –
Type II, RP 1102A (TMC 2016a), and CFR (Code of Federal
Regulation), Title 40 Part 1065,
Engine Testing Procedures, Part 1065 - Subpart
J PEMS Testing (CFR 2008).
This report presents the tests of contract
942 -02 - Addendum 3, as well as the
first phase of the testing
for contract 942-02, which was
originally presented in Contract Report 942-02 (Surcel 2017).
Technology
HydraGen™ technology is designed for on-road applications with Class 6 - 8 vehicles. According to the manufacturer, HydraGen™ is a portable, safe and reliable aftermarket unit that produces hydrogen and oxygen on demand, from the electrolysis of distilled water. The addition of hydrogen and
oxygen gases through the air intake would improve the combustion
resulting in a more complete fuel
burn which would deliver increased fuel economy, increased torque, lower emissions, and extend engine oil life. The system
runs directly from the vehicles
power system providing for high electrical efficiency and shuts off when the truck key is off.
Methodology
Test site
The tests were
performed at the Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Test Centre located at 100 rue
du Landais, Blainville (QC), Canada, J7C 5C9, which is presently operated by
PMG Technologies (Figure 1).
Figure 1. Test site with radar checkpoints and weather station
positions.
The fuel consumption tests were conducted on the BRAVO high-speed
test track, a high-banked, parabolic oval, with the length
of 6.66 km (4.15 miles). The
emission measurements were performed
on the ALPHA low-speed test track, a
parabolic oval with the length
of 6.88 km (4.28 miles).
Test vehicles
Vehicle configurations are presented in Table 1. Figures 2
and 3 present photos of the test and control vehicles.
Table 1.
Vehicle data
Parameters
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Test
vehicle
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Control vehicle
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Tractors
|
Vehicle test ID (fleet ID)
|
C6 (2243)
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C7 (2240)
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VIN
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3HSDJAPR4FN144571
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3HSDJAPR1FN181450
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Make and model
|
International
Prostar+
|
Build year (model year)
|
2014
(2015)
|
Engine make and model
|
Cummins
ISX15
|
Emission label info
|
EPA
2015
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Rated power
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336
kW (450 hp) / 1800 rpm
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Peak torque
|
2237
Nm (1650 lb-ft) / 1000 rpm
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Transmission
|
Eaton Fuller 18-speed
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Differential make and model; ratio
|
MT40-14X*D;
3.90
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Tires
|
Michelin
11R22.5
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Tire pressure (cold)
|
690
kPa (100 psi)
|
Test weight
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9010
kg (19864 lb)
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8930
kg (19687 lb)
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5th wheel setting
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203
mm (8 in)
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Trailers
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Vehicle test ID
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T8
|
T9
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Vehicle fleet ID
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343
|
344
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VIN
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2M592161791121504
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2M592161191121501
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Type, make and model
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53-ft
Cube Van, Manac 94253001
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No. of axles
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2
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Build (model) year
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2008
(2009)
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Tires
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Michelin
455/50R22.5 XTE
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Tire pressure (cold)
|
690
kPa (100 psi)
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Truck trailer gap; aerodynamic gap
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1422 mm
(56 in); 965 mm (38 in)
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1473 mm
(58 in); 1016 mm (40 in)
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King Pin Setting
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914
mm (36 in)
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Bogey position
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12.19 m (40 ft) (to the centre of the rear
axle)
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Test weight
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20850
kg (45966 lb)
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20840
kg (45944 lb)
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Total test weight
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29195
kg (64364 lb)
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29270
kg (64529 lb)
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Figure 2.
Test vehicle C6-T8.
Figure 3.
Control vehicle C7-T9.
Fuel
consumption test procedure
The test procedure was based on TMC Fuel
Consumption Test Procedure – Type II, RP 1102A (TMC 2016). The tests were conducted in test conditions according to this
recommended practice, which aims to obtain
results that can be considered
representative of actual service
conditions: this applies to load,
weather, wind, etc.
The fuel consumption tests were conducted on the BRAVO
high-speed test track. The length of a test run was 15 laps (100 km), with
departure and arrival at the same position along the track.
According to the TMC Fuel
Consumption Test Procedure – Type II, RP 1102A (TMC 2016), the test
compared the fuel consumption of
a test vehicle operating under two conditions versus an unmodified control vehicle. Fuel consumption was
accurately measured by weighing portable tanks before and after
each run. The repeatability of the scale
measurements was periodically
checked during the tests using a
set calibration weight. Figure 4 shows the
installation of the portable tanks.
Figure 4. Installation of the portable
fuel tanks.
Control and test vehicles had the same general
configuration and were coupled to
the same semi-trailers for the baseline and test segments. The vehicle weights remained the same throughout the entire
test segment. The vehicles were in
good working condition, with all settings adjusted to the manufacturer's
specifications.
The test consisted of a baseline segment (using non-modified vehicles) followed by two
test segments (the technology being tested,
the HydraGen™, was used on the
test vehicles while the control
vehicle stayed in its original state). For all segments, the representative results were
the ratio
between the average fuel
consumed by the test vehicles
and the average fuel consumed by the control
vehicles (the T/C ratio). Results were expressed
with a confidence interval of
95%, which was determined from the variation in the measured fuel consumption data relative to
the nominal
value and number of data values
obtained. The fuel savings (FS) and fuel improvement (FI) were determined by analyzing the measured fuel data and reflect the changes
resulting from the modification being tested on the test vehicle.
These nominal values consisted of the
percentage difference between
the baseline
segment ratio (T/C)b and the
test segment ratio (T/C)t:
Fuel savings :
𝐹 = 100 ∗ (𝑇/𝐶)𝑏−(𝑇/𝐶)𝑡
(𝑇/𝐶)𝑏
Fuel improvement :
𝐹 = 100 ∗ (𝑇/𝐶)𝑏−(𝑇/𝐶)𝑡
(𝑇/𝐶)𝑡
(1)
(2)
Driving
procedure
Each day, prior to testing, all vehicles were warmed up for the same amount of time (minimum one hour) at the
test speed.
The driver’s influence on the results was practically eliminated by conducting the tests on a closed circuit
and by strictly controlling the
driving cycle as follows:
A fixed idling time was used.
Drivers started with maximum acceleration.
A cruising speed of 105 km/h (65 mph) was set.
Drivers steered as close as
possible to the painted line at the right side of the track, without touching it.
Drivers maintained a constant driving speed using the cruise control.
After the established test
duration was complete, drivers stopped using the cruise control at the
designated point.
During deceleration, drivers used
only the service brakes and did not accelerate.
Once at the finish point, the
trucks idled before the engines were turned off. All the vehicles in a test run
idled for the same duration during the run.
The time interval between two consecutive trucks remained the same in order to avoid the effects
of turbulence caused by other
trucks and to prevent multiple trucks from being at the same place and time on the track. The driving cycle was controlled with two radars (Figure 1). A radar speed sign displayed the speed of oncoming
vehicles using highly visible LEDs,
and was checked by the test drivers at every lap. The other device was
a radar gun, operated by the test personnel,
and placed on the opposite side of the track. Drivers received
instructions by two-way radio, to
ensure that the speed of the vehicles
and the distance between the vehicles on the track remained constant. The duration of the runs was also checked. The vehicles were also
instrumented with global positioning
system (GPS) units, which were used
for checking vehicle speed and distance.
Emissions measurement procedure
Dynacert requested emissions
measurements, which were performed
on the test tractor C6 (2243) using
the Horiba OBS-2200 portable
emission measuring system (Figure 5),
based on CFR (Code of Federal
Regulation), Title 40 Part 1065,
Engine Testing Procedures, Part 1065 - Subpart
J PEMS Testing (CFR 2008).
The emission measurements were performed on the ALPHA
low-speed test track. The length of
a test run was six laps (41.3 km), with departure and arrival
at the same position along the track.
The tests can be
characterized by the following:
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Two test segments: baseline segment (the test vehicle was not using the
HydraGen™ technology) followed by
a final test segment (the test vehicle
using the HydraGen™ technology).
-
Each
test segment consisted
of one warm-up run followed by three
valid measurement runs;
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The
runs were conducted at
a constant speed of 80 km/h, with a standard acceleration and braking protocol;
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Standard
emission test: measurement
of carbon monoxide (CO), carbon
dioxide (CO2), mono- nitrogen
oxides (NOx), and total hydrocarbons
(THC), in g/km.
For the purpose of the track emission tests,
the test tractor was coupled with
the Taylor
RS-125K Towing Dynamometer for
both baseline and final emission measurement tests, which assured controlled road load and also provided the electric power for
the Horiba
OBS-2200.
Figure 5. Test vehicle during track
emissions measurement
Test equipment
The following
equipment was used during the tests:
Portable tanks with a capacity of
144 L (38 gallons): Norcan Aluminum 103461;
Calibrated scale with a capacity of 226.80 kg and a resolution of 0.02
kg: Weigh-Tronix DS 2424 A - 005, serial no. 76096; Calibration certificate
NA6729-003-032817 from March 28, 2017.
Calibrated scale with a capacity of 150 kg and a resolution of 0.02 kg:
Ohaus 3000 serial no. 0015208-635; Calibration certificate NA6729-005-032817
from March 28, 2017.
Vehicle scale: Moducam Bamd1117-5801L, serial no. 261102; Indicator:
Rice-Lake; Calibration from April, 2017.
Calibration weights TROEMNER 20 kg, serial no. FP-01, FP-02, FP-03,
FP-04, FP-05, FP-06: Calibration certificate W-042658-24187 from March 20, 2017.
Thermometer and hygrometer: Vaisala, model HMP-233, serial no.
X0550005, range 0 - 100% RH; -40° to 60 °C; accuracy +/- 1%; +/- 0.1 °C;
Calibration certificate 209692 from April 10, 2017.
Wind monitor: Young model SE 09101, serial no. 118857,
range 0-100 m/s; 0°-360°; accuracy
±0.3 m/s; ± 2°; Calibration certificate 209694 from
April 20, 2017;
Wind speed sensor: Campbell Scientific, model 014A, serial no. N5094,
range 0-100 mph, accuracy 0.25 mph (0.40 km/h); Calibration certificate 209693
from April 20, 2017;
Barometric pressure transducer: Omega, model PX2760-600A5V, serial no. 4892413, accuracy
± 0.25%; Calibration certificate 209691 from April 10,
2017;
Data acquisition system: Fluke, model Hydra (2635A) Data Bucket, serial
no. 5796307, accuracy
± 0.018%; Calibration certificate 209690 from April 10,
2017;
Onboard computers: ISAAC DRU900, with GPS, speed precision 0.03 m/s.
Horiba OBS-2200 portable emission measurement system: serial no.
S2000594944000010, calibration before every measurement according to the On Board Emission Measurement System
OBS-2200 Instruction Manual (Horiba 2011).
Taylor RS-125K Towing Dynamometer, serial no.1P9CP4221EB343609,
calibration before every measurement according to the RS-90K - 200K Towing Dynamometer Operation & Maintenance Manual (Taylor Dynamometer
Inc. 2013).
Installation of HydraGen™ on test vehicle
The installation of HydraGen™ on the test vehicle
C6 (2243) was done after the baseline test segment completed in the morning of June 6, 2017. The HydraGen™
device was installed on the test vehicle
by, and under the
supervision of Mr. Ruston Hoffman and Mr. Larry Amoh, the representatives of
Dynacert.
Vehicle mileage at installation of the HydraGen™ was 154 277 km.
After the installation of the device, the test vehicle
accumulated break-in distance of 11 495 km, between June 7 and August 22, 2017, when the first test segment was completed, and of
24 181 km between June 7 and October 31, 2017, when the second
test segment was completed. Figure 6 and Figure 7 present photos of the devices installed on the test vehicle.
Figure
6. Installation of HydraGen™ on test vehicle C6 (2243).
Figure
7. Gas injection port on air intake manifold on test vehicle C6 (2243).
Test results
Fuel
consumption test results
The following
results were obtained for HydraGen™from Dynacert:
Ø First test (see Table 2):
o Fuel savings: 0.879 % ± 0.611 %
o Fuel improvement: 0.887 % ± 0.616 %
Ø Second test (see Table 3):
o Fuel savings: 5.530 % ± 1.009 %
o Fuel improvement: 5.854 % ± 1.068 %
Ø These results were obtained
at:
o
Trailer weight 20850 kg (45966
lb.), tractor weight 9010 kg (19864 lb.); Tractor-trailer gap1: 1422
mm (56 in.); aerodynamic gap2: 965 mm (38 in.);
o Mean vehicle speed: 105 km/h (65 mph);
o Mean air temperature:
§
First test 16.59 ± 5.48 °C (61.86
± 9.86 °F);
§
Second test 9.78 ± 1.34 °C (49.6 ±
2.41 °F);
o Mean wind speed:
§
First test 11.73 ± 1.90 km/h (7.29
± 1.18 mph);
§
Second test 18.5 ± 4.88 km/h (11.5
± 3.03 mph).
Tables
2 and 3 summarize the results and details of the baseline and test segments are
presented in Appendix A. Appendix B presents data analysis.
The first test run of the first test segment (Table 2) was determined to be invalid because of heavy
rain and pounding water on the test track.
This test run is highlighted in yellow.
1 Longitudinal distance between the vertical flat surface of the back of the cab/sleeper to the vertical flat surface on the front of the trailer
(SAE International 2012).
2 Longitudinal distance between
the aft most point of the cab external surface, including aerodynamic side
fairings, and the
forward most point of the cargo-carrying portion of
the vehicle (SAE International 2012).
Table 2.
Summary of test results: first test
Baseline segment, June 6, 2017
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Test segment, August 22, 2017
|
Test runs
|
Consumed fuel, kg
|
T / C ratio
|
Test runs
|
Consumed fuel, kg
|
T / C ratio
|
Test vehicle C6-T8 (2243-343)
|
Control vehicle C7-T9 (2240-344)
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Test vehicle C6-T8 (2243-343)
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Control vehicle C7-T9 (2240-344)
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1
|
36.30
|
34.96
|
1.0383
|
1
|
35.16
|
34.10
|
1.0311
|
2
|
36.52
|
35.18
|
1.0381
|
2
|
33.72
|
32.80
|
1.0280
|
3
|
36.74
|
35.52
|
1.0343
|
3
|
34.99
|
33.94
|
1.0309
|
|
|
|
|
4
|
34.38
|
33.56
|
1.0244
|
Average T/C ratio
|
1.0369
|
Average T/C ratio
|
1.0278
|
Fuel savings, %
|
0.879 ± 0.611
|
Fuel improvement, %
|
0.887 ± 0.616
|
Table 3.
Summary of test results: second test
Baseline segment, June 6, 2017
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Test segment, October 31, 2017
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Test runs
|
Consumed fuel, kg
|
T / C ratio
|
Test runs
|
Consumed fuel, kg
|
T / C ratio
|
Test vehicle C6-T8 (2243-343)
|
Control vehicle C7-T9 (2240-344)
|
Test vehicle C6-T8 (2243-343)
|
Control vehicle C7-T9 (2240-344)
|
1
|
36.30
|
34.96
|
1.0383
|
1
|
35.32
|
35.98
|
0.9817
|
2
|
36.52
|
35.18
|
1.0381
|
2
|
35.34
|
35.90
|
0.9844
|
3
|
36.74
|
35.52
|
1.0343
|
3
|
34.88
|
35.86
|
0.9727
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average T/C ratio
|
1.0369
|
Average T/C ratio
|
0.9796
|
Fuel savings, %
|
5.530 ± 1.009
|
Fuel improvement, %
|
5.854 ± 1.068
|
Emissions measurement results
Table 4 presents
the results of emissions measurement.
The results are showing significant decreases in emission levels between baseline and final measurements, of almost half for carbon
monoxide (CO), total hydrocarbons (THC), and for mono-nitrogen oxides (NOx).
There
is not a noticeable difference between baseline and final measurement results
for carbon dioxide (CO2).
Table 4. Summary of emissions measurement results for test vehicle C6
(2243)
Test stage
|
Baseline
|
Final
|
Date
|
June
7, 2017
|
August
23, 2017
|
Test
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
Average
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
Average
|
Time
|
12:48:17
|
13:30:11
|
14:14:41
|
-
|
12:02:00
|
12:47:00
|
1:28:00
|
-
|
Emissions
|
CO, g/km
|
1.200
|
0.461
|
0.643
|
0.768
|
0.123
|
0.482
|
0.623
|
0.409
|
CO2, g/km
|
676.342
|
661.805
|
680.709
|
672.952
|
682.247
|
673.642
|
672.883
|
676.257
|
THC, g/km
|
0.009
|
0.012
|
0.014
|
0.012
|
0.009
|
0.003
|
0.007
|
0.006
|
NOx, g/km
|
0.287
|
0.200
|
0.195
|
0.227
|
0.183
|
0.094
|
0.100
|
0.126
|
NOx corr.,g/km
|
0.290
|
0.202
|
0.198
|
0.230
|
0.180
|
0.093
|
0.098
|
0.124
|
Average test conditions
|
Distance (km)
|
41.36
|
41.36
|
41.37
|
41.36
|
41.44
|
41.35
|
41.36
|
41.38
|
Temperature,
°C
|
23.22
|
23.91
|
24.42
|
23.85
|
19.04
|
19.55
|
20.06
|
19.55
|
Humidity, %
|
45.99
|
44.24
|
44.67
|
44.97
|
60.52
|
58.76
|
56.46
|
58.58
|
Pressure, mbar
|
1016.00
|
1016.00
|
1015.28
|
1015.80
|
1007.94
|
1007.96
|
1007.97
|
1007.96
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Discussion
Road tests and track tests
are subject to variations in conditions between runs, and
controlling or accounting for these variables as much as
possible is an important part of ensuring accurate results. Air density varies with temperature, relative humidity and barometric
pressure, and changes in air density
affect aerodynamic resistance. It has
been proven that the air density can be computed from measurements of
ambient temperatures, humidity, barometric
pressure, and wind speeds and
directions (Surcel et al. 2008). These parameters were measured at the test site (Figure 8) and these data
were verified using climate data from the
Mirabel weather station, located 12
km from the test site (Environment Canada). Figure 9 presents the
variation in air density during the testing. The maximum differences in air density between the baseline segment and the first
and second test segments during the tests was 0.076 kg/m3
(6.14% variation), and respectively 0.013 kg/m3 (1.06% variation).
Figure 8. Measurement of environmental conditions at the test site.
The test results may also be higher or lower than
average conditions depending on
the wind
velocity and direction, for aerodynamic
device testing in particular. The
elevation height for the wind measurement
was 19.36 feet (5.90 m). The wind speed data was corrected
to the elevation of 10 feet (3.05 m),
using the scale factor of 0.9099. As shown
in Appendix A and Figure 10, Figure 11 and Figure
12, the mean wind speed and the maximum wind gust speed observed during the tests were within the limit
of 40.2 km/h (25 mph), and respectively 48.3 km/h (30 mph) (TMC 2016a.) However, using a closed-loop parabolic oval (shape of the test track) minimizes the effects
of wind yaw angle.
Figure 9. Air density variation during the tests.
Figure
10. Wind speed variation during baseline segment.
Figure
11. Wind speed variation during the first test segment.
Figure
12. Wind speed variation during the second test segment.
The only possibility for minimizing the influence
of varying ambient conditions on
test results is to use unchanged control and test vehicles (with
the exception
of the modification being tested on the
test vehicle), with the assumption
that both vehicles will be equally affected by these variations. For this purpose, the test and control vehicles
were of the same general configuration and confirmed to be in proper operating condition prior to and during the tests. The trailers were matched to each test and the control
vehicles remained matched with their
respective tractors throughout the entire series of tests. The vehicles in a pair had similar
odometer readings (i.e. at the beginning
of test segment 153 973 km for the
test tractor and 151 349 km
for the control tractor).
The temperature of the fuel
in the tank was randomly checked during the tests and
never exceeded 48°C (118 °F); the
maximum temperature value suggested by
the practice
is 71 °C (160 °F) (TMC 2016a). Fuel
temperature was controlled given
that the portable tanks used for fuel consumption measurements have a large
capacity (144 liters, 38 US gallons), the test run duration was
short (1 hour) and the return of the fuel into the tank
is made by splashing.
To minimize measurement
uncertainties, the only measured parameter used to calculate the test results was the weight
of the portable tanks. Other
parameters, such as vehicle speed,
distance and time, were recorded for
information purposes only. In order to avoid potential problems related to the
instruments, two recently calibrated scales were available on-site. For each run, the
portable tanks were weighed using the same portable scale.
Furthermore, the scale was checked against a known weight
of 120 kg before each series of weighing (Figure 13).
The portable scale was not moved between
the initial and final weighing for a given test run.
Figure 13. Scale checking using a calibration weight set.
In order to eliminate the influences of traffic and variations in driver
response, testing took place on
a closed-loop test track at a fixed speed of 105 km/h (65
mph), with a standard acceleration
and braking protocol for all drivers.
In addition, travel speeds
were monitored throughout the tests using
radars, and drivers were instructed by
radio if it became necessary to adjust their travel speed. Moreover, the vehicles
were instrumented with GPS, and GPS data was used to confirm vehicle speed. The drivers’ influence on the results was thus eliminated by strictly controlling the driving cycle.
Vehicle spacing
was 0.8 km (0.5 mi.), which is within the limits stipulated by the practice
(0.4 • 1.2 km,
¼ • 3/4 mi.)) (TMC
2016a).
Distance measurement was not a factor because for each run,
all vehicles departed and arrived at
the same point after travelling the same number
of laps and following the same path
along the track.
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Contract Report CR 942-02 (Addendum 3)
Summary
Table 5 presents the
fuel consumption test results obtained for the HydraGen™
technology from Dynacert, expressed for
the confidence
level of 95%3.
Table 5. Summary of test results
Test
segment
|
Test 1
|
Test 2
|
Test date
|
August
22, 2017
|
October
31, 2017
|
HydraGen™
brake-in mileage
|
11 495
km
|
24 181
km
|
Test results
|
Fuel savings
|
0.879 % ± 0.611 %
|
5.530 % ± 1.009 %
|
Fuel improvement
|
0.887 % ± 0.616 %
|
5.854 % ± 1.068 %
|
Emission measurements are showing
significant decreases in emission
levels between baseline and final test segment
measurements, of almost half for
carbon monoxide (CO), total hydrocarbons (THC), and for mono-nitrogen oxides (NOx). Emissions of
CO2 where practically unchanged between
baseline and final measurements.
Disclaimer
This result refers only to the vehicle and specimen of
technology tested according to the procedure and conditions described in this
report. FPInnovations cannot guarantee the reproducibility of this result in
particular operating conditions.
The representative of
Dynacert observed the three
segments of the tests performed on the product and validated the use of the HydraGen™technology on
the test vehicle prior to the beginning of said tests. The representative of Dynacert also acknowledged that the tests
he observed were conducted in conformity with the test
protocol.
3 To calculate fuel
savings, the difference between the the baseline
segment ratio and the test segment
ratio is divided by the baseline
segment ratio, whereas for the fuel improvement,
the same difference is divided by the test segment ratio.
References
CFR (Code of
Federal Regulation) (2008). Title 40 Part
1065 Engine Testing Procedures. Part 1065 –
Subpart J PEMS testing, §1065.901.
Environment Canada (2017). Climate
data online. Retrieved from: http://climate.weather.gc.ca/ Horiba
(2011). On Board Emission Measurement
System OBS-2200 Instruction Manual. Horiba Ltd.,
Kyoto, Japan.
Surcel, M.-D.
(2017). Fuel Consumption and Emissions
Tests of the HydraGen™ Technology from
Dynacert. Contract Report 942-02.
FPInnovations, Pointe-Claire, QC.
Surcel, M.-D., Michaelsen, J, Provencher, Y. (2008). Track-test evaluation of aerodynamic drag
reducing measures for Class 8 Tractor-Trailers. Paper no. 2008-01-2600. SAE
2008 Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress and Exhibition, October 7 –9,
2008, Rosemont – Chicago, IL.
Taylor Dynamometer Inc. (2013). RS-90K
- 200K Towing Dynamometer Operation & Maintenance Manual. Taylor
Dynamometer Inc., Milwaukee, WI.
Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) (2016). TMC Fuel Consumption Test Procedure Type II, RP1102A. Technology
and MaintenanceCouncil – American Trucking Association Inc. Arlington, VA.
Appendix
A. Fuel consumption test segment data collection4
Baseline
segment
SEGMENT
DATA COLLECTION
Date:
6-Jun-17
Segment: BASELINE Vehicle:
Test Vehicle
C6-T8 (2243-343)
Testing
Organization:
|
FPInnovations - PIT Group
|
|
Test
no.:
|
4
|
Supplier:
|
Dynacert
|
Test
Site/Type:
|
PMG Technologies / Track test
|
Technology:
|
HydraGen™
|
Duty Cycle:
|
Constant speed 105 km/h,
15 laps (100
km), Clockwise
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Meteorological
conditions:
Wind
Data (km/h, at 3 m, 10 ft)
|
Run
|
Wind Dir.
|
Min
Wind Speed
|
Max Wind Speed
|
Mean
Wind Speed
|
Segment Mean Wind Speed Variation
|
Test Mean Wind Speed
Variation
|
1
|
55
|
6.10
|
26.76
|
14.61
|
2.61
|
9.75
|
2
|
57
|
3.91
|
28.65
|
14.27
|
3
|
55
|
3.97
|
24.11
|
12.00
|
Test Mean Wind Speed
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
18.50
|
5
|
|
|
|
|
Segment
|
56
|
3.91
|
28.65
|
13.63
|
Run
|
Temperature Data, ( °C)
|
Other
Data
|
Scale
Check Weight
|
Min Temp.
|
Max Temp.
|
Mean Temp.
|
Run
Temp. Variation
|
Segment
Temp. Variation
|
Test
Temp. Variation
|
Mean Humidity (%)
|
Mean
pressure (mbar)
|
Weather
|
1
|
11.26
|
11.49
|
11.36
|
0.23
|
0.50
|
2.67
|
94.73
|
1015.80
|
Light
rain
|
YES-OK
|
2
|
10.82
|
11.47
|
11.14
|
0.65
|
92.77
|
1015.89
|
Light
rain
|
YES-OK
|
3
|
10.79
|
10.94
|
10.86
|
0.15
|
Test mean
temperature
|
92.54
|
1016.87
|
Light
rain
|
YES-OK
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
|
|
9.78
|
|
|
|
|
Segment
|
10.79
|
11.49
|
11.12
|
S/O
|
93.35
|
1016.19
|
S/O
|
S/O
|
Test Runs Details:
Run
|
Tank ID
|
Start
|
Finish
|
Difference
|
Vehicle
Time
|
Odometer (km)
|
Fuel tank
weight
(kg)
|
Vehicle
Time
|
Odometer
(km)
|
Fuel tank
weight
(kg)
|
Vehicle
Time
|
Odometer (km)
|
Fuel tank
weight
(kg)
|
1
|
12
|
8:09:00
|
153973
|
125.58
|
9:07:04
|
154075
|
89.28
|
0:58:04
|
102.0
|
36.30
|
2
|
22
|
9:18:10
|
154075
|
129.64
|
10:16:16
|
154176.0
|
93.12
|
0:58:06
|
101.0
|
36.52
|
3
|
71
|
10:27:40
|
154176.0
|
96.54
|
11:25:43
|
154277.0
|
59.80
|
0:58:03
|
101.0
|
36.74
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Autofill after each row
|
Notes:
1.
Run Time for each vehicle
must be within 0.25% of a vehicle's Segment
Run #1 Time.
2.
All wind speed and
wind temperature constraints must
be satisfied.
3.
No equipment
failure or malfunction or drive error.
4.
If the three criteria above are not satisfied the Run must be repeated.
4 Discrepancies in
odometer readings between the vehicles resulted from inaccuracy of these
instruments.
Date: 6-Jun-17
Segment: BASELINE Vehicle:
Control Vehicle C7-T9 (2240-344)
Testing
Organization:
|
FPInnovations - PIT Group
|
|
Test
no.:
|
4
|
Supplier:
|
Dynacert
|
Test
Site/Type:
|
PMG Technologies / Track test
|
Technology:
|
HydraGen™
|
Duty Cycle:
|
Constant speed 105 km/h, 15
laps (100
km), Clockwise
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Meteorological
conditions:
Wind
Data (km/h, at 3 m, 10 ft)
|
Run
|
Wind Dir.
|
Min Wind Speed
|
Max Wind Speed
|
Mean
Wind Speed
|
Segment
Mean Wind Speed Variation
|
Test
Mean Wind Speed Variation
|
1
|
55.26
|
6.10
|
26.76
|
14.61
|
2.61
|
9.75
|
2
|
57.13
|
3.91
|
28.65
|
14.27
|
3
|
55.48
|
3.97
|
24.11
|
12.00
|
Test
Mean Wind Speed
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
18.50
|
5
|
|
|
|
|
Segment
|
S/O
|
3.91
|
28.65
|
13.63
|
Run
|
Temperature Data, ( °C)
|
Other
Data
|
Scale
Check Weight
|
Min Temp.
|
Max Temp.
|
Mean Temp.
|
Run Temp. Variation
|
Segment Temp. Variation
|
Test
Temp. Variation
|
Mean Humidity (%)
|
Mean
pressure (mbar)
|
Weather
|
1
|
11.26
|
11.49
|
11.36
|
0.23
|
0.5
|
2.67
|
94.73
|
1015.80
|
Light
rain
|
YES-OK
|
2
|
10.82
|
11.47
|
11.14
|
0.65
|
92.77
|
1015.89
|
Light
rain
|
YES-OK
|
3
|
10.79
|
10.94
|
10.86
|
0.15
|
Test mean
temperature
|
92.54
|
1016.87
|
Light
rain
|
YES-OK
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
|
|
9.78
|
|
|
|
|
Segment
|
10.79
|
11.49
|
11.12
|
S/O
|
93.35
|
1016.19
|
S/O
|
S/O
|
Test Runs Details:
Run
|
Tank ID
|
Start
|
Finish
|
Difference
|
Vehicle
Time
|
Odometer
(km)
|
Fuel tank
weight
(kg)
|
Vehicle
Time
|
Odometer (km)
|
Fuel tank
weight
(kg)
|
Vehicle
Time
|
Odometer (km)
|
Fuel tank
weight
(kg)
|
1
|
54
|
8:09:50
|
151349.0
|
125.20
|
9:07:52
|
151450.0
|
90.24
|
0:58:02
|
101.0
|
34.96
|
2
|
110
|
9:19:00
|
151450.0
|
129.56
|
10:17:06
|
151552.0
|
94.38
|
0:58:06
|
102.0
|
35.18
|
3
|
2
|
10:28:30
|
151552.0
|
101.26
|
11:26:37
|
151653.0
|
65.74
|
0:58:07
|
101.0
|
35.52
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Autofill after each row
|
Notes:
1.
Run Time for each vehicle
must be within 0.25% of a vehicle's Segment
Run #1 Time.
2.
All wind speed and
wind temperature constraints must
be satisfied.
3.
No equipment
failure or malfunction or drive error.
4.
If the three criteria above are not satisfied the Run must be repeated.
Test segment 1
SEGMENT DATA COLLECTION
Date:
22-Aug-17
Segment: TEST Vehicle:
Test Vehicle
C6-T8 (2243-343)
Testing
Organization:
|
FPInnovations - PIT Group
|
|
Test
no.:
|
4
|
Supplier:
|
Dynacert
|
Test
Site/Type:
|
PMG Technologies / Track test
|
Technology:
|
HydraGen™
|
Duty Cycle:
|
Constant speed 105 km/h,
15 laps (100
km), Clockwise
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Meteorological
conditions:
Wind
Data (km/h, at 3 m, 10 ft)
|
Run
|
Wind Dir.
|
Min
Wind Speed
|
Max Wind Speed
|
Mean
Wind Speed
|
Segment Mean Wind Speed Variation
|
Test Mean Wind Speed
Variation
|
1
|
114
|
1.21
|
11.94
|
6.21
|
6.80
|
3.79
|
2
|
137
|
2.58
|
13.92
|
7.18
|
3
|
221
|
6.31
|
28.34
|
13.01
|
Test Mean Wind Speed
|
4
|
199
|
6.55
|
25.86
|
12.95
|
11.73
|
5
|
|
|
|
|
Segment
|
S/O
|
1.21
|
28.34
|
9.84
|
Run
|
Temperature Data, ( °C)
|
Other
Data
|
Scale Check Weight
|
Min Temp.
|
Max Temp.
|
Mean Temp.
|
Run
Temp. Variation
|
Segment
Temp. Variation
|
Test
Temp. Variation
|
Mean Humidity (%)
|
Mean
pressure (mbar)
|
Weather
|
1
|
20.55
|
22.82
|
21.12
|
2.27
|
1.72
|
10.95
|
96.71
|
1007.40
|
Heavy
rain
|
YES-OK
|
2
|
22.27
|
22.93
|
22.61
|
0.66
|
92.16
|
1004.61
|
Light
rain, cloudy
|
YES-OK
|
3
|
20.83
|
22.31
|
21.69
|
1.48
|
Test mean
temperature
|
90.61
|
1003.73
|
Cloudy
|
YES-OK
|
4
|
22.34
|
23.15
|
22.84
|
0.81
|
89.02
|
1002.18
|
Cloudy
|
YES-OK
|
5
|
|
|
|
|
16.59
|
|
|
|
|
Segment
|
20.55
|
23.15
|
22.07
|
S/O
|
92.13
|
1004.48
|
S/O
|
S/O
|
Test
Runs Details:
Run
|
Tank ID
|
Start
|
Finish
|
Difference
|
Vehicle
Time
|
Odometer (km)
|
Fuel tank
weight
(kg)
|
Vehicle
Time
|
Odometer
(km)
|
Fuel tank
weight
(kg)
|
Vehicle
Time
|
Odometer (km)
|
Fuel tank
weight
(kg)
|
1
|
7
|
12:28:00
|
165772.0
|
129.72
|
13:26:05
|
165873.0
|
94.56
|
0:58:05
|
101.0
|
35.16
|
2
|
57
|
13:51:00
|
165873.0
|
74.26
|
14:49:03
|
165975.0
|
40.54
|
0:58:03
|
102.0
|
33.72
|
3
|
46
|
15:26:30
|
165975.0
|
93.98
|
16:24:34
|
166077.0
|
58.99
|
0:58:04
|
102.0
|
34.99
|
4
|
5
|
16:35:00
|
166067.0
|
127.84
|
17:33:02
|
166179.0
|
93.46
|
0:58:02
|
112.0
|
34.38
|
5
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Autofill after each row
|
Notes:
1.
Run Time for each vehicle
must be within 0.25% of a vehicle's Segment
Run #1 Time.
2.
All wind speed and
wind temperature constraints must
be satisfied.
3.
No equipment
failure or malfunction or drive error.
4.
If the three criteria above are not satisfied the Run must be repeated.
Date:
22-Aug-17
Segment: TEST Vehicle:
Control Vehicle C7-T9 (2240-344)
Testing
Organization:
|
FPInnovations - PIT Group
|
|
Test
no.:
|
4
|
Supplier:
|
Dynacert
|
Test
Site/Type:
|
PMG Technologies / Track test
|
Technology:
|
HydraGen™
|
Duty Cycle:
|
Constant speed 105 km/h, 15
laps (100
km), Clockwise
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Meteorological
conditions:
Wind
Data (km/h, at 3 m, 10 ft)
|
Run
|
Wind Dir.
|
Min
Wind Speed
|
Max Wind Speed
|
Mean Wind Speed
|
Segment Mean Wind Speed Variation
|
Test Mean Wind Speed Variation
|
1
|
114
|
1.21
|
11.94
|
6.21
|
6.80
|
3.79
|
2
|
137
|
2.58
|
13.92
|
7.18
|
3
|
221
|
6.31
|
28.34
|
13.01
|
Test
Mean Wind Speed
|
4
|
199
|
6.55
|
25.86
|
12.95
|
11.73
|
5
|
|
|
|
|
Segment
|
S/O
|
1.21
|
28.34
|
9.84
|
Run
|
Temperature
Data, ( °C)
|
Other
Data
|
Scale
Check Weight
|
Min Temp.
|
Max Temp.
|
Mean Temp.
|
Run Temp. Variation
|
Segment
Temp. Variation
|
Test
Temp. Variation
|
Mean Humidity (%)
|
Mean
pressure (mbar)
|
Weather
|
1
|
20.55
|
22.82
|
21.12
|
2.27
|
1.72
|
10.95
|
96.71
|
1007.40
|
Heavy
rain
|
YES-OK
|
2
|
22.27
|
22.93
|
22.61
|
0.66
|
92.16
|
1004.61
|
Light
rain, cloudy
|
YES-OK
|
3
|
20.83
|
22.31
|
21.69
|
1.48
|
Test mean
temperature
|
90.61
|
1003.73
|
Cloudy
|
YES-OK
|
4
|
22.34
|
23.15
|
22.84
|
0.81
|
89.02
|
1002.18
|
Cloudy
|
YES-OK
|
5
|
|
|
|
|
16.59
|
|
|
|
|
Segment
|
20.55
|
23.15
|
22.07
|
S/O
|
92.13
|
1004.48
|
S/O
|
S/O
|
Test Runs Details:
Run
|
Tank ID
|
Start
|
Finish
|
Difference
|
Vehicle
Time
|
Odometer (km)
|
Fuel tank
weight
(kg)
|
Vehicle
Time
|
Odometer
(km)
|
Fuel tank
weight
(kg)
|
Vehicle
Time
|
Odometer (km)
|
Fuel tank
weight
(kg)
|
1
|
46
|
12:30:00
|
158242.0
|
128.08
|
13:28:03
|
158344.0
|
93.98
|
0:58:03
|
102.0
|
34.10
|
2
|
14
|
13:53:00
|
158344.0
|
77.92
|
14:51:05
|
158446.0
|
45.12
|
0:58:05
|
102.0
|
32.80
|
3
|
7
|
15:28:30
|
158446.0
|
94.56
|
16:26:35
|
158548.0
|
60.62
|
0:58:05
|
102.0
|
33.94
|
4
|
6
|
16:37:00
|
158548.0
|
126.64
|
17:35:06
|
158650.0
|
93.08
|
0:58:06
|
102.0
|
33.56
|
5
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Autofill after each row
|
Notes:
1.
Run Time for each vehicle
must be within 0.25% of a vehicle's Segment
Run #1 Time.
2.
All wind speed and
wind temperature constraints must
be satisfied.
3.
No equipment
failure or malfunction or drive error.
4.
If the three criteria above are not satisfied the Run must be repeated.
Test segment 2
SEGMENT DATA COLLECTION
Date:
31-Oct-17
Segment: TEST Vehicle:
Test Vehicle
C6-T8 (2243-343)
Testing
Organization:
|
FPInnovations - PIT Group
|
|
Test
no.:
|
4
|
Supplier:
|
Dynacert
|
Test
Site/Type:
|
PMG Technologies / Track test
|
Technology:
|
HydraGen™
|
Duty Cycle:
|
Constant speed 105 km/h,
15 laps (100
km), Clockwise
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Meteorological
conditions:
Wind
Data (km/h, at 3 m, 10 ft)
|
Run
|
Wind Dir.
|
Min
Wind Speed
|
Max Wind Speed
|
Mean Wind Speed
|
Segment Mean Wind Speed Variation
|
Test Mean Wind Speed
Variation
|
1
|
239.72
|
11.70
|
40.00
|
24.38
|
1.66
|
9.75
|
2
|
249.20
|
8.88
|
39.83
|
23.03
|
3
|
245.92
|
10.76
|
45.20
|
22.72
|
Test Mean Wind Speed
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
18.50
|
5
|
|
|
|
|
Segment
|
244.95
|
8.88
|
45.20
|
23.38
|
Run
|
Temperature Data, ( °C)
|
Other
Data
|
Scale Check Weight
|
Min Temp.
|
Max Temp.
|
Mean Temp.
|
Run
Temp. Variation
|
Segment
Temp. Variation
|
Test
Temp. Variation
|
Mean Humidity (%)
|
Mean
pressure (mbar)
|
Weather
|
1
|
7.39
|
8.36
|
7.77
|
0.97
|
1.32
|
2.67
|
61.08
|
1009.13
|
Mostly
cloudy
|
YES-OK
|
2
|
8.23
|
8.74
|
8.48
|
0.51
|
57.40
|
1009.98
|
Mostly
cloudy
|
YES-OK
|
3
|
8.52
|
9.88
|
9.09
|
1.36
|
Test mean
temperature
|
55.15
|
1010.17
|
Mostly
cloudy
|
YES-OK
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
|
|
9.78
|
|
|
|
|
Segment
|
7.39
|
9.88
|
8.45
|
S/O
|
57.88
|
1009.76
|
S/O
|
S/O
|
Test
Runs Details:
Run
|
Tank ID
|
Start
|
Finish
|
Difference
|
Vehicle
Time
|
Odometer (km)
|
Fuel tank
weight
(kg)
|
Vehicle
Time
|
Odometer
(km)
|
Fuel tank
weight
(kg)
|
Vehicle
Time
|
Odometer (km)
|
Fuel tank
weight
(kg)
|
1
|
57
|
10:45:00
|
178458.0
|
129.02
|
11:43:01
|
178559.0
|
93.70
|
0:58:01
|
101.0
|
35.32
|
2
|
7
|
12:07:00
|
178559.0
|
95.74
|
13:05:03
|
178661.0
|
60.40
|
0:58:03
|
102.0
|
35.34
|
3
|
57
|
13:15:00
|
178661.0
|
93.70
|
14:13:04
|
178763.0
|
58.82
|
0:58:04
|
102.0
|
34.88
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Autofill after each row
|
Notes:
1.
Run Time for each vehicle
must be within 0.25% of a vehicle's Segment
Run #1 Time.
2.
All wind speed and
wind temperature constraints must
be satisfied.
3.
No equipment
failure or malfunction or drive error.
4.
If the three criteria above are not satisfied the Run must be repeated.
Date:
31-Oct-17
Segment: TEST Vehicle:
Control Vehicle C7-T9 (2240-344)
Testing
Organization:
|
FPInnovations - PIT Group
|
|
Test
no.:
|
4
|
Supplier:
|
Dynacert
|
Test
Site/Type:
|
PMG Technologies / Track test
|
Technology:
|
HydraGen™
|
Duty Cycle:
|
Constant speed 105 km/h, 15
laps (100
km), Clockwise
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Meteorological
conditions:
Wind
Data (km/h, at 3 m, 10 ft)
|
Run
|
Wind Dir.
|
Min
Wind Speed
|
Max Wind Speed
|
Mean Wind Speed
|
Segment Mean Wind Speed Variation
|
Test Mean Wind Speed Variation
|
1
|
239.72
|
11.70
|
40.00
|
24.38
|
1.66
|
9.75
|
2
|
249.2
|
8.88
|
39.83
|
23.03
|
3
|
245.92
|
10.76
|
45.20
|
22.72
|
Test
Mean Wind Speed
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
18.50
|
5
|
|
|
|
|
Segment
|
S/O
|
8.88
|
45.20
|
23.38
|
Run
|
Temperature
Data, ( °C)
|
Other
Data
|
Scale
Check Weight
|
Min Temp.
|
Max Temp.
|
Mean Temp.
|
Run Temp. Variation
|
Segment
Temp. Variation
|
Test
Temp. Variation
|
Mean Humidity (%)
|
Mean
pressure (mbar)
|
Weather
|
1
|
7.39
|
8.36
|
7.77
|
0.97
|
1.32
|
2.67
|
61.08
|
1009.13
|
Mostly
cloudy
|
YES-OK
|
2
|
8.23
|
8.74
|
8.48
|
0.51
|
57.40
|
1009.98
|
Mostly
cloudy
|
YES-OK
|
3
|
8.52
|
9.88
|
9.09
|
1.36
|
Test mean
temperature
|
55.15
|
1010.17
|
Mostly
cloudy
|
YES-OK
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
|
|
9.78
|
|
|
|
|
Segment
|
7.39
|
9.88
|
8.45
|
S/O
|
57.88
|
1009.76
|
S/O
|
S/O
|
Test Runs Details:
Run
|
Tank ID
|
Start
|
Finish
|
Difference
|
Vehicle
Time
|
Odometer (km)
|
Fuel tank
weight
(kg)
|
Vehicle
Time
|
Odometer
(km)
|
Fuel tank
weight
(kg)
|
Vehicle
Time
|
Odometer (km)
|
Fuel tank
weight
(kg)
|
1
|
5
|
10:47:00
|
163319.0
|
123.02
|
11:45:04
|
163420.0
|
87.04
|
0:58:04
|
101.0
|
35.98
|
2
|
6
|
12:09:00
|
163420.0
|
90.52
|
13:07:05
|
163522.0
|
54.62
|
0:58:05
|
102.0
|
35.90
|
3
|
5
|
13:17:00
|
163522.0
|
87.04
|
14:15:02
|
163623.0
|
51.18
|
0:58:02
|
101.0
|
35.86
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Autofill after each row
|
Notes:
1.
Run Time for each vehicle
must be within 0.25% of a vehicle's Segment
Run #1 Time.
2.
All wind speed and
wind temperature constraints must
be satisfied.
3.
No equipment
failure or malfunction or drive error.
4.
If the three criteria above are not satisfied the Run must be repeated.
|
|
|
|
Summary Stats
|
Baseline
|
Final
|
Mean T/C
|
1.0369
|
1.0278
|
Number of Data Points
|
3
|
3
|
Standard Deviations
|
0.0022
|
0.0033
|
Variances
|
0.000005
|
0.000011
|
Difference in Means
|
0.0091
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Appendix B.
Fuel consumption test data analysis
Test 1
Baseline
Segment
|
Date:
|
6-Jun-17
|
Consumed fuel
(kg)
|
Run
|
Test
|
Control
|
T/C
|
C6-T8 (2243-
343)
|
C7-T9 (2240-
344)
|
1
|
36.30
|
34.96
|
1.0383
|
2
|
36.52
|
35.18
|
1.0381
|
3
|
36.74
|
35.52
|
1.0343
|
4
|
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
|
Test
Segment
|
Date:
|
22-Aug-17
|
Consumed fuel
(kg)
|
Run
|
Test
|
Control
|
T/C
|
C6-T8 (2243-
343)
|
C7-T9 (2240-
344)
|
1
|
35.16
|
34.10
|
1.0311
|
2
|
33.72
|
32.80
|
1.0280
|
3
|
34.99
|
33.94
|
1.0309
|
4
|
34.38
|
33.56
|
1.0244
|
5
|
|
|
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
F-Test for
Equal Variances
|
Baseline T/C Variance Test T/C
Variance
F test stat (test/baseline)
F low F high
Are Variances Equal ?
|
0.00000
0.00001
2.12835
0.02564
39.00000
|
YES
|
|
|
RESULTS DATA ANALYSIS
Testing Organization:
|
FPInnovations
- PIT Group
|
Test no.:
|
4
|
Supplier:
|
Dynacert
|
Test Site/Type:
|
PMG Technologies / Track
test
|
Technology:
|
HydraGen™
|
Duty Cycle:
|
Constant speed 105 km/h, 15
laps (1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Test 2
RESULTS DATA ANALYSIS
Testing Organization:
|
FPInnovations
- PIT Group
|
Test no.:
|
4
|
Supplier:
|
Dynacert
|
Test Site/Type:
|
PMG Technologies / Track
test
|
Technology:
|
HydraGen™
|
Duty Cycle:
|
Constant speed 105 km/h, 15
laps (1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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For more information:
Marius-Dorin Surcel, Eng., M.A.Sc.
Principal Scientist
570, boul. Saint-Jean,
Pointe-Claire (QC) H9R 3J9
( 514 782-4519
+ [email protected] www.pit.fpinnovations.ca www.fpinnovations.ca