Evaluation of Biobased Hydraulic Fluids in Military Construction Equipment

Abstract

U.S. Army Tank-Automotive RD&E Center is currently developing biobased hydraulic fluids (BHFs) to replace military industrial and mobility hydraulic fluids that are incompatible with environment. To verify the performances of these biobased fluids in military construction equipments, a joint field demonstration was initiated with US Department of Agricultural (USDA) using ten military construction equipment (i.e., Bulldozer, Scraper, Grader, Loader, Crane, etc.) at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. The field test was successfully completed and the test results showed that BHFs did not provide any abnormal behavior compared to the conventional petroleum based fluids. Based on the test results, this paper will discuss the on-going biobased fluid evaluation program, test results, and findings.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 31, 2007
Accession Number
ADA473720

Entities

People

  • In-sik Rhee

Organizations

  • Tank-automotive and Armaments Command

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bulldozers
  • Chemical Properties
  • Construction Equipment
  • Environment
  • Field Tests
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Lubricants
  • Lubricating Oils
  • Materials
  • Military Operations
  • Petroleum
  • Physical Properties
  • Plant Oils
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Vehicles
  • Water

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