Anton Poje (Author), Igor Potočnik (Author), Matevž Mihelič (Author)

Abstract

Since the electric tools are increasingly entering the field of forestry, the aim of this study was to establish the consequences of using electric powered chainsaws on work and its energy efficiency, as well as health of workers. For this purpose, 40 trees were felled in two young spruce stands, half with a cordless electric chainsaw and one half with a petrol chainsaw. Results showed that electric chainsaws are a good alternative to petrol chainsaws for use in small-scale forestry, since in terms of work efficiency their use is comparable to petrol chainsaws and they provide a lower level of energy consumption, and lower exposure of fellers to noise and hand-arm vibrations. Similar to other fields, the results confirmed a positive impact of hand toll electrification on man and environment. The development of electric tools for forestry is expected to intensify with the development of more powerful batteries which are currently still regarded as the major bottleneck.

Keywords

wood harvesting;electric tool;energy;hand-arm vibration;noise;

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Language: English
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Typology: 1.01 - Original Scientific Article
Organization: UL BF - Biotechnical Faculty
UDC: 630*31+630*30
COBISS: 5071270 Link will open in a new window
ISSN: 1873-7617
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Secondary language: Slovenian
Secondary keywords: sečnja;električno orodje;energija;tresenje;ropot;
Pages: str. 411-422
Volume: ǂVol. ǂ17
Issue: ǂiss. ǂ3
Chronology: Sep. 2018
DOI: 10.1007/s11842-018-9395-4
ID: 11411856