The Quiet Heavy Vehicle (QHV) project was undertaken to determine the technical feasibility and cost of reducing the noise levels of heavy diesel-engined goods vehicles. This study was concerned with the results of data gathered to: evaluate the durability of the noise reduction measures achieved (viz. 10dB(A) below emission levels for an untreated vehicle); assess running costs; and identify any maintenance problems. It was concluded that during a 2 year period the QHV gave an average fuel consumption similar to that of unmodified vehicles; required a 1.5% increase in maintenance (equivalent to 0.2% increase in total operating cost); and, by steam cleaning the silencer, retained the required noise reduction level over the period.


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    Title :

    Operational Performance of the TRRL (Transport and Road Research Laboratory) Quiet Heavy Vehicle


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1982


    Size :

    36 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English






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