On May 1st, it was reported by the media that Shanxi Taihe Group successfully deployed the world's first and industry-leading TZGT25T5-3.1M methanol-powered mobile crane.
The TZGT25T5-3.1M methanol-powered mobile crane boasts impressive technical specifications. With a maximum main arm length of 44.5 meters, a maximum lifting torque of up to 1372 kilonewton meters, and a maximum rated lifting capacity of 25 tons, these parameters ensure that the crane can deliver outstanding performance in various construction scenarios.
The core technology of this crane lies in its "smart brain." The crane adopts a brain design that integrates autonomous, intelligent whole-vehicle control system, telescopic arm force limiter system, and fully electric-controlled hydraulic system into a "three-in-one" system. This design not only enhances the crane's operational precision, allowing for more precise control, but also significantly elevates the crane's level of intelligence.
In terms of the methanol fuel supply system, Taihe Group has also made significant breakthroughs. They have successfully overcome industry challenges related to methanol fuel supply system components, addressing issues such as low-temperature start-up of methanol engines and high latent heat of methanol evaporation. This has enabled methanol-powered crane vehicles to reach new heights in power performance and reliability.
The environmental and economic advantages of methanol-powered crane vehicles are remarkable. Compared to traditional fuel-powered cranes, the comprehensive operating costs of methanol-powered crane vehicles can be reduced by around 42%. Additionally, as the emissions of hydrocarbons produced during methanol combustion are much lower than diesel, this crane does not require urea in exhaust emission treatment to meet the "National VI" emission standards. This not only helps reduce environmental pollution but also contributes to ensuring national energy security.
Zhang Hongliang, head of the Technical Office at the Engineering Machinery Technology Center of Shanxi Taihe Group, stated that the successful application of methanol-powered crane vehicles marks an important step for Taihe Group in the field of engineering machinery. In the future, Taihe Group will continue to intensify its research and development efforts in new energy power equipment, promoting the transformation of products towards high-end, intelligent, and green technologies.
