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VDI CYCLE TEST (fuel consumption)

Can anyone tell me what the VDI cycle test is and if there is a formula for it.
I can't find anything on the net about it.

Thanks in advance,
Sean.
  • Posted 18 Jan 2008 00:51
  • Discussion started by sean_m
  • Antrim, United Kingdom
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The VDI fuel consumption test is exactly the same for all forklifts.
Here ofcourse the energy consumption will not be given in l/h or kg/h but in kW/h. If you enter in Google VDI 2198 you can probably find a complete description of every term in the VDI list with the correct procedure how it is meassured.
Hi pbace. Do you know of a VDI cycle for battery electric trucks?
  • Posted 31 May 2011 12:51
  • Reply by Fork_it
  • New South Wales, Australia
Thanks pbace. You've being a great help.
  • Posted 15 Feb 2008 19:36
  • Reply by sean_m
  • Antrim, United Kingdom
These are standardized tests which are used to measure performance (VDI Max) or energy consumption (VDI 60). E.g. you can measure how many cycles a truck can complete in 60 minutes, or how much energy is used for 60 cycles completed, given a standardized cycle time. For a counterbalanced electric truck, in involves a 30 meter run, a 2 meter lift/lower, then repeat of these, with a rated load.
  • Posted 15 Feb 2008 08:09
  • Reply by pbace
  • Virginia, United States
Anything at all...
I'm completely clueless about it.
  • Posted 14 Feb 2008 10:27
  • Reply by sean_m
  • Antrim, United Kingdom

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