Ty-crop Manufacturing Ltd.

Rick Jonker

Gary Wayne Teichrob

Ian Breeweg

Kevin James Standeven

Alan Arthur Martens

Jitze Floris

Joshua L Dyck

William Walter Johnston

Methods, apparatus and systems for reducing engine idling of fuel-driven equipment, for example found on a wellsite and/or including hydraulic pumping systems are provided. In particular, systems and methods are provided for controlling the starting and shutdown of equipment powered by a fuel-driven engine, the system comprising of an energy accumulator comprising or consisting of one or more supercapacitors. The transmission, transmission fluid, or other components can be warmed to prolong time between engine restarts.

Methods and systems for reducing engine idling of fuel-driven equipment

An apparatus for covering an open top of a transportation trailer container, such as a chip train carrying wood chips, is provided. A flexible cover (e.g. tarp) may be deployed and retracted using a roller moved overtop of the container using pivotable arms. An electrically powered covering mechanism automatically deploys and retracts the cover. The covering mechanism is powered by a supercapacitor, which is charged when connected to an external power source. A charging control circuit can selectably allow or inhibit charging of the supercapacitor depending on power demands of other electrical loads.

Trailer or container motorized cover powered by supercapacitor

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Chilliwack, Canada

Rick Jonker