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Research article

Application of hook-lift trucks in centralized logging slash grinding operations

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Pages 399-408 | Published online: 09 Apr 2014
 

Abstract

Background: Chip vans are large trucks commonly used for transporting comminuted woody biomass from forests, provided the roads are suitable for the truck. Smaller trucks can effectively negotiate adverse road conditions such as sharp curves and steep grades and improve access to forest residues (i.e., logging slash). Discussion: This study evaluated the operational performance and costs of a forest biomass harvesting system, utilizing a hook-lift truck in centralized grinding operations in northern California. Conclusion: A centralized grinding operation utilizing a hook-lift truck was cost effective in collecting previously inaccessible forest residues for energy production. The total system production cost (woods landing-to-chip van) was estimated at US$32.98/bone dry ton (BDT) with an hourly production of 10–37 BDT and a total production of 267.5 BDT.

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The authors have no relevant affiliations or financial involvement with any organization or entity with a financial interest in or financial conflict with the subject matter or materials discussed in the manuscript. This includes employment, consultancies, honoraria, stock ownership or options, expert testimony, grants or patents received or pending, or royalties.

No writing assistance was utilized in the production of this manuscript.

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