Energy Consumption at Axle of Train
The energy consumption at axle of train refers to the amount of energy required to power the locomotive and move the train forward through the rotation of its wheels.
Symbol: EA
Measurement: EnergyUnit: W*h
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Crest Speed
Crest Speed is the maximum speed attained by the train during the run.
Symbol: Vm
Measurement: SpeedUnit: km/h
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Distance Travelled by Train
Distance Travelled by Train is the total length or distance covered by the train during travel in km.
Symbol: D
Measurement: LengthUnit: km
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Accelerating Weight of Train
Accelerating Weight of Train is the effective weight of train that has angular acceleration due to the rotational inertia including the dead weight of the train.
Symbol: We
Measurement: WeightUnit: AT (US)
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Weight of Train
Weight of Train is total weight of the train in tonns.
Symbol: W
Measurement: WeightUnit: AT (US)
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Specific Resistance Train
Specific Resistance Train is defined in terms of force required to encounter resistance arising due to vehicle, track, grade, curve, acceleration, wind at different time and place etc.
Symbol: Rsp
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Diameter of Pinion 1
The Diameter of Pinion 1 is known as when two gears run together, the one with the smaller number of teeth is called the pinion and its diameter is pinion diameter.
Symbol: d1
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.