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Nitrogen Tire Inflation
Tar Heel Green Performance, LLC
Agenda
1. Branick Overview
2. Nitrogen
3. Scientific Data
4. Implementation
Branick Industries, Inc.
Branick
Branick’s History
Branick was founded in
1917 by Earl Branick
Over 750,000 customers
worldwide
Focus on:
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Nitrogen Systems
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Tire spreaders
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Tire inspectors
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Tire service equipment
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Under-car tools
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“Standard of the Industry” 7400
Strut tool
What is Nitrogen?
Nitrogen is the main chemical compound of the air that we breathe…
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78% Nitrogen
21% Oxygen
0.9% Argon
0.1% Other Gases
Air contains impurities, such as pollution and moisture. Nitrogen does not.
HAZMAT tested – Non Combustible
TPMS, Spalding, Wheelchair
Michelin supports the use of nitrogen based on its ability to better retain
pressure over a period of time.
– Michelin technical bulletin, November 2003
www.GetNitrogen.org – All you need to know
Nitrogen Generation
MEMBRANE PERMEATION METHOD
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Air
Hollow Fibre
H2O CO2
Air
O2
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Nitrogen
Dalton’s Law
Nitrogen Data
Fleet Vehicle Studies
Passenger Vehicle Studies
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Fuel Savings (checked regularly)
Using N2
vs Air filled
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Total Fuel Savings
Extended Tire Life
Reduction in Operating Temp
Reduction in Pressure Loss
Reduction in Pressure Fluctuation
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40%-50%
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35%-55%
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110 Million
Miles
50 Million
Miles
6 Months
5 Months
12 Months
Tires were tested
on a stand not on
a vehicle. The Scientific but only
looked at
Thorough, real- vehicle's wieght
increases air loss. pressure loss
world test.
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18 Months
53%
1900 Miles
Thorough,
Computerized
Thorough and scientific, doublereal-world study.
scientific field test blind field study
Awaiting full
Well documented Well documented
validated by
with third party
documentation.
private study
private study
government
fleet
Scientific but
limited test
fuel savings
(pressure checked regularly)
Annual
savings
$58.25
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$384.05
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$138.00
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$149.83
$2,636.59
$810.65
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$1,622.12
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$41.33
$473.69
$1,093.49
$428.11
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$384.05
fuel savings
(pressure checked at oil changes)
tire savings
© 2008 Get Nitrogen Institute
* No study data
110 Million Mile Test
Double Blind Study – Government Funded
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Air – No pressure maintenance program
Air - With monthly pressure maintenance program
Nitrogen
70 tractors and 117 trailers in long-haul operations
2 routes – Canada to LA, CA and East Canada to West Canada
January to August – Coldest to Warmest Months
Validate electronically 1636 wheel positions
Monthly check tread depth 4 points electronically on every tire.
Published for Clemson University Tire Industry Conference
Significant Points
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Nitrogen system improved fuel efficiency by 3.1% compared to tire pressure
maintenance program using air
Improved 6.1% compared to no tire pressure maintenance program
Study also uncovered 86% gains in tire tread life
Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions could be exchanged for revenue on
carbon trading markets
Results mirror data performed at Wal-Mart, Michelin
Why Nitrogen?
For Commercial Fleets…
Nitrogen helps maintain correct inflation pressure
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N2 Migrates 3-4 slower than O2
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No moisture in N2
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Tires run up to 20% cooler
Nitrogen Benefits:
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Maximize Fuel economy – Average 6.1% savings
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Casing failure rate in service reduced by 49%
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Nitrogen decreases oxidation and rust on the rim and valve stem
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Tire Life – increase average of 51%, get up to 5 retreads per casing
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Better for the environment – GNI will write a press release
See Nitrogen Inflation 101 – Fleet Maintenance May 2008
Fuel Efficient Tire
– At What Cost?
Fuel Efficient tires in independent studies were found to last
only 32% as long compared to standard tires.
Example
 Standard Drive Tire – 320,000 miles
 Fuel Efficient – 110,000 miles
Get more miles with either tire with N2!
Industry Benefits
Long-Haul
Regional
Mining
Construction
Refuse
Transit
EMS
Pickup & Delivery
Lower
Operating
Temp
Fuel
Efficiency
Minimize
Inertia
Tire Life
Safety
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References
Long-Haul
Regional
Mining
Construction
Refuse
Transit
EMS
Pickup & Delivery
Owner operator Benefit
Proven savings at www.getnitrogen.com/fleet
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$3800 Average savings per tractor
$600 Average savings per trailer
60 national top-off locations and growing
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Locator
Feel free to add air
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then purge contaminants and add N2 when back in the shop
Better ride –
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Lower operating temp = softer ride
Trailer gone for months? Who’s checking the pressure?
Implementation
and Conversion
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Determine Purity – 98%
Branick – The only system that delivers 98% in less than 45
minutes on a tractor!
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Site Evaluation
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Air Audit
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System Selection
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Implementation
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Training
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Support
Implementation
and Conversion
What to look for
in a Nitrogen System
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The highest Purity – Branick tank test = 99.4%
Fastest
The Best Membrane – Made in USA
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Most efficient
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Branick’s Air to Nitrogen ratio of less than 2x1. Many are 3x1.
Low Maintenance and 5 year cost
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Track record - Some lose capacity after 12 months
Avoid carbon pre-filters – Hazardous waste, more maint, $199/yr
No need for $1,000 air dryer
Automatic shut-off switch
Hand-held N2 analyzer
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Average life is 3 years, keep it portable and easy to replace
The research has been confirmed by
 Costco, purchased over 500 Branick units
 Boeing conducted 2 years of research
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Chose the same technology to provide nitrogen for the C17
Nitrogen in Tires Today
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Aircraft tires – FAA Required (sec.25.733)
NASCAR, Formula 1, Le Mans and Indy Race Teams
OTR
NASA – The Space Shuttle
A vastly growing number of fleet and consumer vehicles
COMPUTERIZED FIELD TEST RESULTS AND SAVINGS
BUS (A)
Bus Brand :
BUS (B)
Volvo
BUS (A)
BUS (B)
Bus Brand :
Volvo
Bus Brand :
Volvo
Bus Brand :
Volvo
Inflation Type : Air
Inflation Type :
Nitrogen
Inflation Type :
Air
Inflation Type :
Nitrogen
N2 Purity :
78%
N2 Purity :
93%
Purity :
78%
Purity :
93%
# of Tires :
6
# of Tires :
6
# of Tires :
6
# of Tires :
6
Tire Sizes :
385/65R22.5
Tire Sizes :
385/65R22.5
Tire Sizes :
315/80R22.5
Tire Sizes :
315/80R22.5
Tire Brands :
Michelin
Tire Brands :
Michelin
Tire Brands :
Michelin
Tire Brands :
Michelin
Total Miles:
1024
Total Miles :
1024
Total Miles :
683
Total Miles :
683
Total Gallons:
143.67
Total Gallons :
122.25
Total Gallons :
93.72
Total Gallons :
83.81
% of fuel savings :
15%
% of fuel savings :
TEST # 1
11%
TEST # 2
SAMPLE MASS TRANSIT AGENCY
Fleet size :
Gallons per year :
Price per gallon :
Annual fuel spending :
275 buses
4,500,000
$ 2.75 (average)
$ 12,375,000.00
Anticipated annual savings with nitrogen :
($990,000.00) to ($1,485,000.00)
8 % efficiency increase
12 % efficiency increase
TIRE COMPANY ENDORSEMENTS
Product Service Bulletin # 2004-09
Nitrogen gas, as an inflation alternative to air, is
becoming more prevalent in the market place
and is being marketed as a benefit to the
standard practice of using air to inflate tires.
Goodyear supports the use of nitrogen, as an
inflation gas, in all Goodyear, Dunlop, Kelly,
Associate Brand and Private Brand products,
based on the availability for a tire to retain
pressure for a longer period of time. The use of
nitrogen will not affect the tire warranty.
Please be advised that even with the use of
nitrogen as an inflation gas, regular inflation
pressure checks are highly recommended.
Please follow the manufacturer / supplier’s
safety guidelines for the storage and handling of
nitrogen.
Goodyear supports the use of
nitrogen, as an inflation gas, in
all Goodyear, Dunlop, Kelly,
Associate Brand and Private
Brand products, based on the
availability for a tire to retain
pressure for a longer period of
time. The use of nitrogen will
not affect the tire warranty.
What the Experts Say:
Fuel Economy and Tire Life
Proper inflation = 3.3%+ improvement in fuel economy
and 20% longer tire life
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US Government You can improve your gas mileage by around 3.3 percent by keeping your tires inflated to the
proper pressure. -http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/maintain.shtml
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Michelin supports the use of nitrogen based on its ability to better retain pressure over a period of time.
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Bridgestone says air inflated tires lost an average of 2.7 psi per month and nitrogen inflated tires lost an
– Michelin tehnical bulletin, November 2003
average of 0.7 psi per month. – Guy Walenga, Clemson Tire Conference, March, 2004
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TMC found that 57% of vehicles have at least one tire more than 5 psi under inflated and 22% of vehicles
have at least one tire under inflated by 20 psi or more.
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Goodyear says 15% under inflation = 2.5% decrease in fuel economy
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Goodyear says 15% under inflation = 8% less tread mileage
- Goodyear Radial Truck and Retread Service Manual pg.40
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Pirelli says 20% under inflation = 15% shorter tire life
- Goodyear Radial Truck and Retread Service Manual pg.40
Push for Green
It’s a “Green” product
Reduces Carbon Footprint and
dependency on foreign Oil
Talk to Branick about harvesting carbon
credits from your nitrogen investment.
Great for sustainability initiative.
Q&A
Tar Heel Green Performance, LLC
www.TARHEELGREEN.COM
[email protected]
(919) 400-8733
Offices in Cary and Durham, NC