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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING HAUL ROUTE MANAGEMENT

  • US 20120083969A1
  • Filed: 12/12/2011
  • Published: 04/05/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/31/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A haul route management system, comprising:

  • a condition monitoring system in data communication with at least one machine operating in a work environment and configured to collect performance data associated with the at least one machine;

    a torque estimator communicatively coupled to the condition monitoring system and configured to determine a drive axle torque of the at least one machine and estimate a total effective grade associated with the at least one machine based on the drive axle torque;

    a performance simulator communicatively coupled to the torque estimator and the condition monitoring system, wherein the performance simulator is configured to;

    establish a target total effective grade for the at least one machine based on the performance criteria;

    collect performance data associated with the at least one machine;

    monitor an average total effective grade for the at least one machine, wherein the average total effective grade is calculated as a function of the actual total effective grade for the at least one machine; and

    identify a potential haul route deficiency if the average total effective grade exceeds a threshold level.

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