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nearly anywhere an electrical circuit is available
and deliver a power source to remote areas
for use.
" In California and Texas, 'fossil fueled'
GPUs had been targeted due to their extended
run-times and overall use in remote aircraft
staging locations, explains Andrew Alexander,
senior manager - facilities and GSE engineering
at United Airlines. " Replacing these fossil
fueled GPUs with environmentally compliant
equipment was the overall goal. Based on the
performance of the ITW 7400 series lithium-ion
powered GPUs, United Airlines has
now adopted this GPU replacement strategy
wherever possible. "
At legacy airports, infrastructure power
can often be an issue at many gates. However,
a relatively small electrical circuit allows
the 7400 to be used when there are no spare
electrical circuits available for standard electrically
powered fixed GPUs.
" Infrastructure support for charging the
ITW 7400 equipment has been a challenge, "
notes Alexander. " Through the partnership
with ITW and several airport authorities,
charging infrastructure has been installed.
" In addition to the infrastructure challenges
mentioned, ITW, in partnership with
Crescent Electrical Supply, has developed a
viable 'Powershare' option using existing
power from a jet bridge circuit. This development
reduces overall infrastructure costs
and provides United operations the ability to
charge the 7400 series unit at a gate or terminal
location. "
According to Alexander, the 7400 eGPU
offers a similar boost in environmental-related
compliance to that of electric tractors
and belt-loaders. United has also achieved
fuel savings and reduced maintenance costs.
" Besides the large-scale issues regarding
environmental footprint, reducing fossil
fuel burning GSE has an immediate benefit
regarding passenger cabin air quality, " adds
Tim Fox, facilities engineering and maintenance
projects and programs manager at
United Airlines.
" The forced supply air ventilating the cabin,
while aircraft are on the ground, originates
in the ramp environment near the aircraft, "
he continues. " By using electric GSE like the
7400, it helps keep the ramp environment
cleaner, and therefore keeps the cabin environment
cleaner. "
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Serving as ITW's launch customer in 2018,
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feedback on the 7400. Users have been
impressed with how long available power can
last from a single full charge.
According to Alexander, United is working
on multiple grant opportunities and possible
pay-per-use concepts for this type of equipment.
As with any new technology, Alexander
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Business Buzz
Industry Expert Column: Proper Methods for PCA Maintenance
Green Achievements in GSE
Post-Brexit Cargo Handling Requirements
Training, Turnover and Budgeting for Both
Boarding Bridges the Holistic Way
Be Seen to Be Safe
Product Hangar
Editor's Note: The Data to Support Ground Handling Safety
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october2021 - Business Buzz
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october2021 - Industry Expert Column: Proper Methods for PCA Maintenance
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october2021 - Green Achievements in GSE
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october2021 - Training, Turnover and Budgeting for Both
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october2021 - Boarding Bridges the Holistic Way
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october2021 - Be Seen to Be Safe
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october2021 - Product Hangar
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