Optimisation of the gas cylinder equipment operation of ALROSA's compressed gas utility vehicles in conditions of Yakutia
G.M. Dubov1, I.V. Dvorovenko1, S.S. Azikhanov1, I.V. Zyryanov2 , I.A. Logvinov3, D.K. Popov4
1 T.F. Gorbachev Kuzbass State Technical University, Kemerovo, Russian Federation
2 Mirny Polytechnic Institute (branch) of M.K. Ammosov North-Eastern Federal University, Mirny, Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Russian Federation
3 Institute “Yakutniproalmaz”, Research and Design Institute of the Diamond Mining Industry, Russia, Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Mirny, Russian Federation
4 JSC ALROSA, Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) Mirny, Russian Federation
Russian Mining Industry №2 / 2024 стр. 84-91
Abstract: The paper justifies the relevance of using compressed natural gas as the motor fuel for utility vehicles in conditions of the high north and the Republic of Yakutia. Natural gas as an alternative energy carrier is stated to have a number of advantages over diesel fuel, however, its use in extremely low temperatures, in particular, in Yakutia, is associated with some challenges. A number of technical solutions are proposed to maintain a constant temperature of compressed natural gas contained in the gas cylinders onboard of the utility vehicles. The paper provides a detailed description of the methods to maintain the required temperature of the compressed natural gas in the gas cylinders using heat from the exhaust gases of the combustion engine, as well as by means of flexible electric strip heaters. One of the possible ways to separate heavy hydrocarbons (C5-C7) that negatively affect the performance characteristics of the combustion engines and the operation efficiency of the gas cylinder equipment is described for production of the compressed natural gas for utility vehicles. Technical requirements are determined for rubber products of the gas cylinder equipment that operate at low ambient temperatures. The article suggests the optimal quality characteristics of the frost-resistant rubbers and sealing materials that are most suitable for application in conditions of Yakutia.
Keywords: utility vehicles, gas cylinder equipment, natural gas motor fuel, compressed natural gas, exhaust gases, flexible electric strip heaters, frost-resistant rubber
For citation: Dubov G.M., Dvorovenko I.V., Azikhanov S.S., Zyryanov I.V., Logvinov I.A., Popov D.K. Optimisation of the gas cylinder equipment operation of ALROSA's compressed gas utility vehicles in conditions of Yakutia. Russian Mining Industry. 2024;(2):84–91. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.30686/1609-9192-2024-2-84-91
Article info
Received: 21.02.2024
Revised: 04.03.2024
Accepted: 11.03.2024
Information about the authors
Georgiy M. Dubov – Cand. Sci. (Eng.), Associate Professor, T.F. Gorbachev Kuzbass State Technical University, Kemerovo, Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Igor V. Dvorovenko – Cand. Sci. (Eng.), Associate Professor, T.F. Gorbachev Kuzbass State Technical University, Kemerovo, Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Sergey S. Azikhanov – Cand. Sci. (Eng.), Associate Professor, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Igor V. Zyryanov – Dr. Sci. (Eng.), Professor, Mirny Polytechnic Institute (branch) of M.K. Ammosov North-Eastern Federal University, Mirny, Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Ivan A. Logvinov – head of the laboratory of transport systems at mining enterprises, Institute «Yakutniproalmaz», Research and Design Institute of the Diamond Mining Industry, Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Mirny, Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Denis K. Popov – chief specialist of the production system development Center, JSC «ALROSA» (PJSC), Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) Mirny, Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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