Evaluation of the efficiency of the duty cycle of refuse collection vehicle based on real-world data

Abstract

In this paper a method of the efficiency evaluation of the duty cycle of Refuse Collection Vehicle is presented. Using real world data, two representative duty cycles were analysed. Total cycle efficiency was calculated, as well as the efficiency of particular cycle phases. Then, energy needed to collect and compact the waste and energy from fuel were compared. Measured and calculated values were shown on the diagrams illustrating hydraulic system parameters and the real load applied to the chassis combustion engine. Then, basic statistical analysis of 524 duty cycles was performed, which shown dependencies between measured parameters and efficiency. Results of the analysis show that presented method can be used to quantitatively assess performance of RCV's regarding efficiency of hydraulic power delivery