A Tractor with a Reserve Gas Turbine Engine and Electric Drive.

This article is devoted to studies performed on the basis of the T-16 tractor self-propelled chassis according to a new kinematic diagram not applied previously in the Russian tractor industry. The proposed new kinematic diagram is comprised of an 11 kW electric drive with the frequency control powered by a battery with a rated voltage of 480 V, standard six-speed manual transmission, a parallel energy supply source comprised of a gas turbine electric generator used for battery charging in the field, tractor movement, and feeding of the external load by the standard voltage. The proposed kinematic diagram is more reliable in terms of technical operation. It provides more comfortable labor conditions of operators, improves the local environment, and provides economic efficiency of the technological cycles. This article presents a description of the proposed tractor kinematic diagram and specifications of assemblies, units, and their operation plots. The torque specifications of the electric motor are given, which substitutes for the diesel engine. Positive aspects of the electric driven tractor are described, and its design is given. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]