JB Gupta
JB Gupta
JB Gupta
.01072
Specific energy output =
S x+0.2778 (98.1 G+r-
W
0.01072 x 602
*1.1 +0.2778 (98.1 x1+ 40) x.Sl6i
1.48 1.48
52.45 Wh per tonne-km
Specific energy consumption 69.93 Wh/tonne-km Ans.
0.75
Total energy consumption = Specific energy consumption x W x S
Ans.
69.93x 200 x 1.48 20,700 Wh or 20.7 kWh
11.12. DEAD WEIGHT, ACCELERATING WEIGHT AND ADHESIVE WEIGHT
is
Dead Weight. The total weight of locomotive andtrain tobe pulled by the locomotive
known as dead weight. AN. Wos and
Accelerating Weight. The dead weïght of the train i.e. the weight of locomotive
train can be considered to be divided into two parts.
1. The weight, whiçh requires angular acceleration such as weight of wheels, axles, gears
etc. and
Coefficient of adhesion, u
= 0.2
= 541.78 W newtons
F 4 WL = 0.2 W .i)
and (i) we get
Comparing expressions ()
0.2W0.05523 (400 W)
0.05523x 400 22.092
152.6 tonnes Ans.
or W 0.2-0.05523 0.14477
Maximum value of tractive effort that can be possible with WL adhesive weight of l
uW= 0.2 W
Equating expressions (i) and (i) we get
0.2WL 13.882 + 0.041 W
or W 0.434X19
0.0608
=
1,356 tonnes
Trailing weight, W, = W' - 100 - 150 1,356 - 250 = 1,106 tonnes Ans.
ii) Total hauled load, W" = 400+ 100 + 150 = 650 tonnes
Percentage gradient, G
=
1%
Electric Traction
Train resistance, r = 40 N/tonne
Gear ratio, y = 3
EXERCISES
1. What do you understand by speed-time curves ? What is its use in practice ?
[Gorakhpur Univ. Utilisation of Electrical Power & Traction19
2. Draw the speed-time curves for each of the following traction systems:
) Tramcar (ii) Diesel electric (ii) Trolley buses (iv) Suburban electric train and (iv) Urbanservices
3. What is a speed-time curve ? Discuss briefly the distinct periods in a typical speed-time curve of a tma
running on main line. Pb. Univ. Electric Traction December 19
4. Draw a typical speed-time curve for train movement, and explain (a) acceleration () free running
coasting (d) retardation.
Draw the speed-time curve for urban service and suburban service train and simplify these
curves by approximation
move
vement
Traction 20
B.T.E. U.P. Electric tandbr
5. Draw and explain a typical speed-time curve for an electric train and explain what do yo
crest speed, average speed and schedule speed. [Agra Univ. Traction & Utilisation of elec Power 19
speed-time curve
6. Discuss the factors which affect the schedule speed of a train. What difference exists in spe
in case of urban and suburban services? e p t ,1 9 8
1981; Sept
[Gorakhpur Univ. Utilisation of Electrical Power & train.
Traction
7. Define 'ercst speed' and 'schedule speed' and discuss the factors which affect the schedulespees ofa speed
8. From the simplified speed-time curve, determine the maximum speed, when act actual
time
Tractiou
acceleration, retardation and the distance between stops are given. B . T . E . U.P.
Electric
Train
Movement and Energy Consumption 455
efine the terms crestspeed,average speed and schedule speed. What are diífferent methods of approximation
9. f speed-time curves? Derive expressions for distance travelled using quadrilateral approximation method
of V() curve. [Gorakhpur Univ. Utilisation of Electrical Power & Traction 1984]
a the speed-time curve for an electric train accelerating uniformly to a speed V the power 15 u
10. ofter a time t when it attains V, coasting is allowed to continue
up to the end of the run, the brak"
heing neglected. Derive a suitable equation to determine V
[Gorakhpur Univ. Utilisation of Elecetrical Power & Traction 1983]
11. Explain speed-time curve 1Or a main line service and derive the expression