BROQUET - HGV

An 8% fuel saving is a big plus for this 9000 mile per week Ozzie run around !!

Prices for HGV in-line Broquet units.

HEAVY GOODS VEHICLES		RECOMMENDED		PRICE
ENGINE HORSE POWER		UNIT		(INC VAT)
200	MINIMUM FOR  ENGINES UP TO 200 BHP	B/45/200C	£238.21	£279.90
250	MINIMUM FOR  ENGINES UP TO 250 BHP	B/45/250C	£275.86	£324.14
300	MINIMUM FOR  ENGINES UP TO 300 BHP	B/45/300C	£313.51	£368.37
350	MINIMUM FOR  ENGINES UP TO 350 BHP	B/45/350C	£351.16	£412.61
400	MINIMUM FOR  ENGINES UP TO 400 BHP	B/45/400C	£388.81	£456.85
450	MINIMUM FOR  ENGINES UP TO 450 BHP	B/45/450C	£426.46	£501.09
500	MINIMUM FOR  ENGINES UP TO 500 BHP	B/45/500C	£464.11	£545.33
550	MINIMUM FOR  ENGINES UP TO 550 BHP	B/45/550C	£501.76	£589.57
	Prices are ex-works and exclude delivery

MEASUREMENT OF FUEL ECONOMY – HEAVY GOOD VEHICLES & BUSES

Fuel economy, especially on large vehicles, can be very difficult to determine accurately, with the only true method being to compare the vehicle before and after the fitting of Broquet, under exactly the same conditions. This is impossible in practice and therefore the points shown below are to assist in ensuring that the test/s are carried out as accurately as possible.

1.      Fuel consumption figure for each vehicle should, if possible, be calculated over a minimum distance of 15,000kms before and after fitting the Broquet (for the sake of accuracy, these distances should be carried out as quickly as possible due to the seasonal changes in weather). By plotting these figures graphically a true indication will become apparent, over a period of time, of the improvement in fuel consumption following the fitting of Broquet.

2.  Ensure that the previous consumption figures are accurate (a 10% increase on a vehicle returning 7 mpg is only 0.70 mpg).

3.  Ensure that the fuel monitoring method is accurate. This is the most common area where inaccuracies occur even when computers are used. Comparisons of  “before and after” figures should always be based upon the following :-

a)   Similar weather conditions.

b)   Similar loads.

 c)   Similar journeys.

 d)   The same driver.

 e)   No service, repair or modifications carried out to the vehicle during the monitoring period.

4.  If possible, a “control” vehicle/s of an identical type should be monitored in parallel with the treated vehicle.

5.   Ensure that the unit is fitted in accordance with the manufacturer’s Fitting Instructions, and that the fuel and exhaust systems are free from leaks.

6.   Ensure that fuel is used only for the running of the vehicle and not taken out of the fuel tanks for unauthorised purposes (theft).

7.   Ensure Tachometers are not illegally interfered with.

Apart from monitoring fuel consumption it is strongly suggested that the exhaust emissions and the condition of the lubrication oil, of the test vehicle/s, are tested, before and after fitting Broquet. This is because benefits of improved combustion on a diesel engine include a decrease in particulate emissions and reduced oil contamination.

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