22.9 - Environmental and Energy Considerations
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Practice Questions
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What is idle-time detection?
💡 Hint: Think about how machines can conserve energy.
What advantage do hybrid excavators provide?
💡 Hint: Recall the types of energy sources used by hybrid systems.
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What is idle-time detection?
💡 Hint: This feature saves energy by turning off systems.
True or False: Hybrid excavators use only fuel.
💡 Hint: Think about the meaning of 'hybrid'.
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Evaluate the economic impacts of adopting hybrid and electric systems in construction. Consider initial costs versus long-term benefits in energy savings.
💡 Hint: Think of both costs and savings over time.
Develop a proposal for integrating environmental sensors on a construction site. What sensors would you choose and why?
💡 Hint: Consider what factors must be monitored to protect the environment.
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