5 - Working on the Problem for Balancing Machines
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Practice Questions
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Define gravimetric capacity.
💡 Hint: Think about what the manufacturer specifies.
What is loading time?
💡 Hint: Consider this when using machinery.
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What does gravimetric capacity indicate?
💡 Hint: Relate this to how machines are rated.
True or False: Overloading a machine can lead to a reduction in operational costs.
💡 Hint: It often results in repairs and inefficiencies.
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A hydraulic excavator can load a truck in 2 minutes, while the truck takes 30 minutes to complete its cycle. If you have 2 trucks, what would be the ideal number of excavators?
💡 Hint: Consider the ratio of times.
You have a loader with a cycle time of 3 minutes and a load of 9 tons. If the gravimetric capacity of the truck is 18 tons, how many loads can it make in a 60-minute hour?
💡 Hint: Use division for time and multiplication for total weights.
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