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“Fit for Purpose” Fleet Maximization

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• “Fit for Purpose” Benefits:• Cost Reduction

• Fuel, Maintenance, and Fleet Reduction (A “Right Sized” Fleet).• Improved Safety

• End user needs dictate to the type of equipment and may differ from other users of the same style of equipment.

• Access requirements, facility interaction/hook up and travel distances must be considered in all design phases, including safety.

• One size fits all design process often creates safety considerations for some users.

Fit for Purpose Equipment

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• Kubota RTV and UTV’s have been used since 2006. Used for on pad transportation where short distance, low speed travel is the norm.

• Cost consideration.• Kubota RTVX1100 (Current Model) Capital Cost roughly $32,000.00• Ford F350 1 Ton Pickup Capital Cost roughly $65,000.00

• Utilizing the Kubota’s has reduced the number of Light Duty Pickups in the fleet.

• UTVs provide the operator better maneuverability and visibility when compared to similar uses in traditional Light Duty vehicles.

• In 2016 research began to expand the usage of Utility Task Vehicles in the fleet based on end user needs and requests. A more “fit for purpose” approach to vehicle selection.

Alpine Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) History

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Utility Task Vehicles Lessons Learned

• The service life for the Kubota RTVX1100 is reduced to 7-10 years between replacement.

• Operational learning curve (Hydrostatic Transmission)… how to cure driver induced UTV jerking. • A mechanical solution was found at

www.orangeaftermarket.com.• Coast plug on current model RTVX1100• Coast valve on older models.

• Even though the UTVs are day glow orange and pink, they proved harder for other equipment operators to see due to the diminutive size. • ATV/Dune Flags were added and maintained to

provide better visibility to heavy equipment.• UTV use is restricted to Phase 1 Conditions.

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Logistics Kubota RTVX1100

• The Logistics Group Ford F350 was used to replace a pickup within a different group with no replacement purchase.

• Logistics coordinator works the DC6/C130 and we turned to www.orangeaftermarket.com to provide a utility canopy for storage.

• Shelved compartments with a full width, air shock assisted lifting doors on both street & curbside.

• The logistics team feels the UTV option has proven more user friendly than their Ford F350 Pickup.

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Utility Canopy Configuration

• At the time of purchase the canopy was equipped with:• Large lighted bed storage. • Rearview window for additional visibility when operating.• Third, center brake light.

• Lesson Learned: Install not as straight forward as you would think.

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Camp Maintenance Kubota RTVX1100

• In 2016 Camp Maintenance received a Kubota RTVX1100 in addition to existing Ford F350 Pickup to meet the team’s expanded role.

• We quickly learned it lacked storage/hauling capabilities.• A ladder rack from Orange Aftermarket solved the difficulty.• This unit is now preferred over the Ford F350 Pickup by the end users.

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Instrumentation/Facility Mechanics RTVX1100

• Future purchases based on group task demands.• Instrumentation carries the largest portion

of the workload, primarily at the plant on CD1.

• Replacement Kubota RTVX1100s’ will be equipped with tool canopies. Reducing the need for additional Light-Duty Pickups.

Current Fleet:Two (2) 16’ Box VansOne (1) 12’ Box VanTwo (2) Kubota RTV1100Two (2) Ford F350 Pickups

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Alaska Clean Seas Bobcat 5600 UTV

• The CD5 spill response budget acquired an All Terrain Vacuum Tank on tracks for ACS.

• The prime mover for the vacuum tank is the Bobcat Toolcat 5600.

• Mattracks were purchased for the Bobcat Toolcat as an afterthought.

• Summer tundra travel testing was 8/28/16 and approval was received as of ……….

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Alaska Clean Seas Bobcat 5600 UTV

• On Mattracks the ride height increased 6”-8”.• Four wheel steering capability is retained with tracks mounted.• Mattrack Supplied Modifications:

• Ball Joint extensions (not pictured)• Eliminate track rub allowing full turning radius.

• Tool Carrier Extension• Allowed implements to be used in the same capacity as with wheels.

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Equipment Stinger (Engineered)

• Equipment stingers are a standard piece of equipment on the North Slope. Field construction and repair is now more difficult due to new engineering and welding policies.

• Alpine has purchased engineered GEM Extendable Equipment Stingers with Pintle Hitches in place of OEM Gunnaboe hooks.

• Engineering and construction by the manufacturer allows us to utilize an engineered fit for purpose piece of equipment.

• Inspection details will need to be explored with crane inspector as this may be classed as a lifting device.

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FiberGrate

• Steel Grating has been the standard in many applications but comes with risks.• Slips, Trips, and Falls from traction devices catching on the working surface.• Lacerations (sharp edges and surface) and soft tissue injury from handling (1 ½” X 3/16” steel grating 11.5# per sq foot) by the

mechanics and field hands performing sump and fitting work.

• Incorporation of Fibergrate (fiberglass composite) as a replacement in several applications, with hopes of potential risk reduction.• Slip resistant surface that does not catch traction devices.• No sharp edges and the material offers flex in the event of a fall.• 1 ½” Fibergrate weighs 4.1# per sq foot and our vac trailers utilize an 18” panel at rear of vac trailers decks to allow for sump

cleaning.

• Other Applications being tested in 2017:• Spill dam walkways 100BBL’s and Tankers.• Alpine’s roller bed trailer for C130 Hercules support .

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Support Equipment Alpine Fire Department

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Water Supply Considerations

• After the devastating Eni Nikaitchuq Operations Center fire, Alpine evaluated its water fire fighting water supply.

• Determined existing equipment and plans only provided 3-4 minutes of fire suppression water.

• To remedy the supply problem:• Alpine purchased a used 3500 gallon fire tender.• New 100BBL Potable Water Truck equipped with 6” fire dump/connection.• Refurbished 325BBL Rig Water Truck (Vac Trailer) included 6” fire dump/connection.• GMT1 Budget includes 238BBL Dust Control Trailer equipped with 6” NST fire

dump/connection (2017 ice road).• Reviewing onsite retrofit for the MI 325BBL Water Truck.• Extended Reach Drill Rig Budget will provide two (2) more 325BBL Water Trucks with 6” fire

dump/connection (Estimated Budget Funding Fall 2017 – Summer 2018). • Alpine will have increased fire suppression capabilities from 3-4 minutes to 30+

minutes through simple changes to existing infrastructure.

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3500 Gallon Water Tender

• Alpine added a used Wildland Fire Tanker to their Emergency Services Department.

• A 3500 Gallon Tanker equipped with:• Front, Rear, and Side Sprayers (unneeded for our application, but allows to be used as a

dust control unit).• Newton 10X10 Fire Dump.• Arms High Output 4” Self Priming Centrifugal Pump.• Capable of direct pump to Fire Engine.

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130BBL Potable Water Truck

• Alpine Fire Department re-assessed all onsite backup fire support equipment.• Recent personnel changes in the Fire Department caused the information to be lost or over the

years.• The Fire Department intends to test all equipment and response times in the 2017 equipment

drill.• Alpines’ Potable Water Trucks have always been upfit with a water dump to act as support to

Alpine EMS.

• Alpine’s current Potable Water Truck has 130BBL capacity.

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130BBL Potable Water Truck

• For standardization all fire dumps are located curbside.• All fire dumps are labeled “Fire Department Use Only” on the exterior

of the access door.• All fire dumps are operated by air switch (at access door) and a 6” air

valve. (direct flow from tank or flow from plumbing).

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325BBL Rig Water Truck

• Alpine has dedicated Mud Plant and Rig Water 325 BBl Tankers.• During the 2016 refurbishment this unit was retrofit with a 6”

Fire Dump. • The tanker is equipped with an additional Betts Butterfly Valve

for additional flow control. • Both the 130BBL and the 325BBL are being retrofit to accept 6”

hard suction line using a Dixon 6” NPT to 6” NST (National Standard Thread) adaptor.

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325BBL Rig Water Truck

• Spool piece and air actuated butterfly valve are plumbed in prior to the knife valve on inlet/outlet plumbing.

• Dog House heater had to be raised to accommodate fire dump plumbing.• Gravity flow rate through 6” piping is 514+ GPM vs. 128 GPM through 3” hose.• Pushing the water off with the Demag Pump will come close to 500 GPM but

creates issues with hose whip at discharge end.• Existing units can be easily retrofit onsite at minimal cost.

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238BBL Dust Control Trailer

• Suggested/Implemented Improvement:• Terminate Fire Connection in National Standard Thread and Cap.• Allows a hard suction line (carried by Fire Department) to be quickly attached for

dump to Fold-A-Tank or connected directly to fire engine.

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AHG Project Progress & Improvements

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24 Volt AHG Crane Mounted (LinkBelt 150 Ton)

• February 2016, installed the 24V AHG in a 150 Ton Linkbelt Crane.• The existing generator was removed and the AHG placed in the housing.• This unit only heats the upper engine and cab while providing power to a retrofit 24V, LED

boom tip light.• 12V AHG1000 will be installed during the summer of 2017 to heat the carrier engine.• Lesson Learned:

• Alpine Equipment Shop is exploring mounting a small solar panel to provide power to batteries in the summer months to power the boom tip light in summer months. This will prevent running upper AHG strictly to supply to power to the boom tip light.

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AHG1000 (New Product)

• Since 2013 testing and implementation of two (2) prototype AHG units, Alpine had been requesting a smaller more affordable unit.

• 2015 Puritan released the AHG1000 and two were installed on new Kenworth chassis:• Produces 55,000 BTU’s/Hr (up to 80,000 BTU’s/Hr).• Powered by a Kubota Tier 4 Z602 2 cylinder engine (improved fuel economy from the AHG2000).

• Why?:• Only the 100BBL Trucks produced enough demand to keep the RPMs up to produced enough BTU. • No need to pay for what is not being used.• Reduced costs• Faster ROI• Larger number of options available.

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AHG1000 (New Product)

• Puritan AHG1000 utilizes the LHG700. • Puritan AHG2000 utilizes the LHG600.

• As failures occur on the LHG600 Puritan will be sending a retrofit kit to standardize all Liquid Heat Generators on AHG units to the LHG700.

• Available Options on the AHG1000:• Auto Start option.

• May be added cost saving if configured like a Temp-A-Start (Temperature Reliant).

• Closed Loop Heating.• 110V 2000W 12V DC to 110V AC modified sine

wave invertor.• 120V 3000W belt driven generator.• Air intake shut off valve as runaway protection

(also on the AHG2000)• Air conditioner package• Fuel Consumption Logger.• 2 cylinder 4 CFM at 90 PSI belt driven air

compressor • Alpine uses a Pac Brake 12V Air Compressor in

place of the belt driven OEM offered air compressor.

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Pac Brake 12 Volt Air Compressor

• Alpine is testing a 12V PacBrake 3.1 CFM 150 PSI air compressor on a single unit.

• This unit is wired to the AHG to maintain air to tractor/trailer brakes and knife valves in 325BBL trailer.

• Allows operation of the knife valves without starting the chassis.

• PacBrake (P/N HP10091 Vertical/HP10092 Horizontal orientation) features:• Weighs 18.5 pounds.• Functions in an Ambient temperature range

of -30°F to 70°F.• 500 Hour operating life, operates based on air

flow needs.• 42Amp maximum current draw.• ¾ HP nominal power.

• Cost for complete kit $690.00 verses OEM $3000.00 upfit.

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AHG New Generator Controller Operation

• The new generation Puritan controller is touch screen technology.

• To power up the display, depress the green button located on top of controller.• When powered on button will be lit.

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AHG New Generator Controller Operation

• Once powered the display will show start and auto start options.• Auto Start was not purchased with our units but can be retro-fitted in the future.

• Pressing virtual start button with cause the digital controller to warm the glow plugs and fire the engine.

• Display shows outside ambient and interior cabin temperatures.

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• When the AHG is running enable LHG (Liquid Heat Generator by pressing the virtual “Enable LHG” button.

• The LHG will engage when its preset parameters are met.• The “LHG Status” light will turn green when the LHG is active.

• LHG Status light will fluctuate with Coolant Temperature and Charge Amperage.• The small Kubota engine can not support the load of both the alternator and LHG.• Programming gives priority to the alternator and battery charge.

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• By using the virtual “mode” button various monitoring screens can be viewed.• Charge Amperes (pictured prior slide).• Battery Charge.• Engine RPM.

• To shut down, press the virtual “Stop” button.

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Supersucker Dual AHG System

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Dual AHG SuperSucker Heating System

• In 2016 Alpine received a redesigned SuperSucker with a dual AHG heating system.• The smaller AHG1000 provides heat to the cab and engine.• The larger AHG2000 provides heat to the collector body and hydraulic tank.

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AHG2000 VS. Jointly Designed Hydraulic Heating

• Reasons behind the redesign:• Spill reduction after Alpine a large number of glycol and hydraulic spills from overheating

issues.• Chassis Lockout (Tier 4):

• Hydraulic heating system required chassis to remain running to provide heat to Collector Body.

• Both critical issues are addressed through the use of the AHG2000. • Chassis can be shutdown and the AHG1000 provides heat to the engine for start up.• Collector body heat is controlled through AHG2000 throttle controls. • Both provide operator ease of use.

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Equipment Shop Tools

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IPA Tools Trailer Air/Light Tester

• Commercial Diagnostic Trailer Tester - ELECTRICAL TESTING (12/24 Volt Operation)• Powered Light Checks: Manually, All-On, Auto Scan, or by Remote Control• Audible and visual alerts: cross, open, overloaded and short circuit indication• Pulsar® mode allows diagnostic repair• Advanced trailer wiring diagnostics• Amperage readout and range (0-20 amps)• Cable testing• Ground failure detection: differentiates between wire and chassis ground

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IPA Tools Trailer Air/Light Tester

• ABS TESTING• Access ABS blink codes• Test ABS fault blink codes via Auxiliary and Brake Circuit activation (i.e. Meritor/Wabco, Bendix® TABS-6 and Haldex

systems)

• AIR BRAKE TESTING • Performs leak down test on service and emergency lines• Remote control allows observation of slackers to measure and adjust pushrods• Real time, repetitive brake activation to find developing problems and verify leaking servo cans• Features an internal air regulator

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Rubber-Cut Tire Sipping Tool

• In 2011 Alpine began purchasing grooved Firestone Super Rock Grip tires to address traction issues on heavy equipment.

• A Rema Tip Top Rubber Cut GR3 tire groover was purchased in 2012 to extend the life of tires and reduce replacement costs.

• Graders, cranes and front end loaders front end loaders have all benefitted.• Industrial tire life has been extended by two to three times. • Re-grooving a set of loader tires takes 12-24 hours.

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Worn Sipped Tires VS. Re-Sipped Tires

• Worn Sipped Loader/Crane Tires.• Alpine began using sipped or grooved tires

on Loaders/Cranes in 2012.• This practice has improved traction and

extended the life of these tires substantially.• Tires shown are Firestone Super Rock Grip.

• Re-Sipped or Re-Grooved Loader/Crane Tires (Same tire as shown on left after Re-Groove).

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Operator & Mechanic Equipment Training Programs

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Improved Operator/Mechanic Training Practices

• As new technology comes into the field, Alpine has experienced growing pains with operators and mechanics training.• Experienced mechanics may not understand how new technology works.• An operator qualification deficiency in the winter season of 2015-2016.

• When new equipment replaces old equipment (like equipment) in the field operators were not retrained or requalified on the new piece.

• Beginning 2016-2017 vendors of custom equipment develop and supply Training Videos.

• At time of final and operational inspection the vendors will supply training videos for each piece of inspected equipment.• Alpine will be integrating our safety culture into these videos by requiring

personnel to be in the correct protective equipment during filming.

• Mechanics will benefit from the operational videos by having the opportunity to identify new technology and learn the functionality of new equipment.

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In Closing

• In this economic environment we need to look to at how we manage our equipment fleets.• “Right Tool For The Job” needs to be

considered during equipment acquisition.• Maximize use of equipment while reducing

fleet size.• Assure our shop(s) have the tools and training

our personnel require to maximize uptime of equipment while maintaining a high level of safety.

• Assure our operator qualifying/training is constantly improving to prevent needless shop visits/callouts.

• More than ever we are expected to be more inventive to find cost savings and improve return on investment.

• Each company (Contractor or Client) is taking steps to improve best practices.• Review practices from broader, related

businesses to learn and adapt practices.

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QuestionsContact Steve LehmerOffice 907-670-4410

Cell 907-841-4146