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R 410 LNG: the only road for sale in Brazil that runs on gas, but not in liquid state and has been tested

The Scania R 410 LNG is the only truck for sale in Brazil that runs on gas, but not in liquid state. A Morada Logística purchased five units. The tricked-out horse-mechanics will join together to rub compost for 25 versions powered by CNG (in a gaseous state). Everyone is from Scania.

Aliás, only the Swedish brand offers gas trucks in Brazil. Therefore, soon Iveco promises to enter this segment in the Brazilian market. Second to company, to production has already started.

Be it as it were, Morada was the first transporter to test the CNG Scania. Initially, the technology emerged in the country in 2019. Furthermore, the company was the first to invest in Scania R 410 LNG.

Transition to gas...CEO of Morada Logística, André Leopoldo says that the company has always sought to be innovative. In other words, it is a practice prior to the emergence of ESG actions. The acronym indicates activities focused on environmental, social and corporate governance development. Even because, the company currently does not transport dangerous products.

In other words, Leopoldo says that Scania R 410 LNG guarantees lower emissions of pollutants. And, despite the LNG trucks, we will be in activity for less than 30 days, with the expectation that the reduction will be 15%. Ou seja, based on our results two CNG models.

"These roads are more expensive and, with this, the operation is also more expensive. Furthermore, there are no LNG supply posts. We have to assemble the structure. Therefore, we need to start this transition and make it turn around," he says. CEO da Morada. Second ele, these roads are already attracting the shippers.

Gas truck attracts shippers..."Many clients are asking for simulations of custody of the operation with the gas truck", says Leopoldo. Além two Scania a gas, the transporter also have electric trucks from JAC Motors. These models operate in the region of Campinas (SP), not the break-bulk segment.

Já os five Scania R 410 6x2act in route dedicated. So transport orange juice from Matão, in the inside of São Paulo, to Porto de Santos, on the coast of the State. Second to the company, the total rotation is about 800 km. Also, there are stops for a motorist's exchange and refueling or gas refueling in Limeira (SP).

In this way, choice of truck LNG has to see with autonomy. That is, it is twice the version a CNG, which revolves around two 500 km. For isso, or Scania R 410 LNG we have two tanks of 340 liters each.

Scania R 410 LNG is equal to or diesel...A report accompanied a stage of the journey, starting from Matão. Due to hygiene and safety regulations, it was not possible to accompany or load. Although, or service was made in 15 minutes.

Feito isso, we traveled with the instructor from Morada, Fernando Schneider, aboard the Scania R 410 LNG. He is responsible for training two 20 motorists who operate rubble moved to LNG.So along the way Schneider shared driving tips.

Basically, it is a truck equal to or powered by diesel. Either way, the cabin and the finish are identical. Or that changes only the data of instantaneous consumption not on board computer. No diesel truck, as used is or km/l. The consumption is measured in km/kg not running on gas.

Specific engine to burn gas...Obviously, the LNG engine is different from the diesel. Treat-se do Scania OC 13, 12.7 liters. le, a six-cylinder in line that generates 410 hp of power at 1,900 rpm and 204 mkgf of torque between 1,000 rpm and 1,400 rpm. The transmission is automated 14-speed Opticruise.

The OC 13 it's from cycle Otto, equal to the car. In that sense, tem candles of ignition, for example. Also, you can use 100% natural gas, biomethane and/or a mixture of two fuels. There are still versions of 7 liters of 280 hp and 320 hp - this one, for buses.

O Scania R 410 GNL da Morada has 55.5 tons of total gross combined weight (PBTC). Além disso, 37 t was payload. The orange juice is transported in a vanderleia-type semi-reboque, with three spaced eixos.

Change of performance...Second or instructor of the Residence, the performance of the gas-powered truck is different from that of diesel. Nesse felt, the responses are slower. Therefore, at stretches of incline it is more appropriate to leave the gearbox in manual mode. It is a guarantee of better performance and constant average speed.

"I don't drive on diesel, the response from the automatic gearbox is faster. But, if you are a trained motorist, you can use the manual mode to reduce this difference," explains the instructor (photo below).

On an incline, with the gearbox not in manual mode, in sixth gear, we drive 30 km with the engine turning at 1,100 rpm. So, or Scania showed strength to win or stretch. In that sense, the truck was in the economy range, which goes from 1,000 to 1,500 rpm.

Therefore, the behavior does not differ much from the model with a diesel engine. In the same way, at the rate of rotation of the cool-motor it goes from 1,750 to 2,300 rpm.

Gas-powered Scania is equipped with a retarder...O Gas-powered Scania da Morada is equipped with a retarder. Le, or additional cooling system. Second or instructor of the Residence, or equipment is very useful in the decision of the Rodovia Anchieta mountain range.

Therefore, Schneider uses or uses the same mild resources of the BR-340. Therefore, there is less wear and tear two service brakes. Bem how you give tarps of cold. Not the same sense, a security is extended. In the end, the braking power of the retarder is 860 hp.

Nas retas, or Scania R 410 LNG had performance similar to that of the diesel model. We ask the instructor that the caixa Opticruise fosse not be used in automatic mode. Deu to perceive that the gas road is much quieter than the diesel one.

Gas-powered road is silent...As recorded by a decibel meter, or Scania LNG running at 75 km/h, in 11th gear and with the engine turning at 1,200 rpm, you say 61. How to change to the "neutral" position, or equipment registered 53 you say.

In this way, the LNG truck meets the noise goals established by Proconve P8. The regulation is equivalent to Euro 6 and becomes valid for diesel trucks from January 2023.

After riding about 200 km, we stopped in Limeira to refuel and exchange motorcyclists. From there, or Scania R 410 LNG would continue for Santos. Therefore, for security reasons, it is not allowed to be present by the motorist himself during the fueling.

Barely or in charge of replenishment can not local. He is trained by New Fort Energy (NFE), a company responsible for supplying the supply infrastructure.

Gelated gas...Anyway, or LNG tank and identical to that of diesel. Therefore, the hose that transfers the gas to the tank is not liquid and is extremely frozen. A second hose has the function of controlling pressure and temperature.

Nesse sense, it is worth mentioning that this is the process that makes the gas pass into a liquid state. Also, during fueling or fueling, it is at a temperature of -160°C. The whole process is done in less than 15 minutes. Le, or equivalent to the time needed to fill the diesel tanks.

Also, the refueling of the LNG truck is faster than that of CNG. Nesse case, or process can take up to 40 minutes to be done. Isso occurs because of bico, that has low flow.

Second to Scania, a faster system is on the way. The device is being developed together with companies that work with this type of model.

Verdict...The Scania R 410 LNG is not very different from the diesel truck. And, despite the cost of the vehicle being up to 30% larger than a diesel model, it is a viable solution. Coverall for shippers who need to reduce their emissions of pollutants.

Still, no case of LNG refueling infrastructure is restricted. Although, a tendency is that this market grows in Brazil. Até because the eletrificação no long distance transport should take time to occur. Also, the gas road is an important option to transition and reduce emissions.

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