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Re: Liquid Ballast vs. Iron Weights
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Posted by buickanddeere on July 29, 2004 at 12:10:23 from (192.75.48.150):
In Reply to: Re: Liquid Ballast vs. Iron Weights posted by G-MAN on July 29, 2004 at 10:55:51:
I agree the drag by the fluid is "minor". However it is ever present parasitic load that cumulatively adds up in fuel consumption over the life of the tractor.
Rolling steady state the drag is light but the sloshing effect while on rough ground adds up. It�s tougher shaking a 1 gallon container containing � of water. Compared to shaking a � gallon container filled to 100%.
With the tall tires the rpm maybe down but the linear speed in ft/min stays the same.
While my math doesn't come close to the genius of Benjb. Fluid friction is a loss we have to contend with in industry and the fire service even in "smooth" pipe and hoses.
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