Energy Consumption for Run Calculator

✖Tractive Effort, the term tractive force can either refer to the total traction a vehicle exerts on a surface, or the amount of the total traction that is parallel to the direction of motion.ⓘ Tractive Effort [F_t]			+10% -10%
✖Crest Speed is the maximum speed attained by the train during the run.ⓘ Crest Speed [V_m]			+10% -10%
✖The Time for Acceleration formula is defined as the ratio between the maximum speed (crest speed) of the train V_m and acceleration of the train α .ⓘ Time for Acceleration [t_α]			+10% -10%

✖Energy Consumption for Run is the total energy consumed by the train during travel.ⓘ Energy Consumption for Run [E_run]

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Energy Consumption for Run

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E run = 0.5 \cdot F t \cdot V m \cdot t α

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14.12396 W*h = 0.5 \cdot 545 N \cdot 98.35 km/h \cdot 6.83 s

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Energy Consumption for Run Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Energy Consumption for Run = 0.5*Tractive Effort*Crest Speed*Time for Acceleration
E_run = 0.5*F_t*V_m*t_α
This formula uses 4 Variables

Variables Used

Energy Consumption for Run - (Measured in Joule) - Energy Consumption for Run is the total energy consumed by the train during travel.
Tractive Effort - (Measured in Newton) - Tractive Effort, the term tractive force can either refer to the total traction a vehicle exerts on a surface, or the amount of the total traction that is parallel to the direction of motion.
Crest Speed - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Crest Speed is the maximum speed attained by the train during the run.
Time for Acceleration - (Measured in Second) - The Time for Acceleration formula is defined as the ratio between the maximum speed (crest speed) of the train V_m and acceleration of the train α .

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Tractive Effort: 545 Newton --> 545 Newton No Conversion Required
Crest Speed: 98.35 Kilometer per Hour --> 27.3194444444444 Meter per Second (Check conversion here)
Time for Acceleration: 6.83 Second --> 6.83 Second No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

E_run = 0.5*F_t*V_m*t_α --> 0.5*545*27.3194444444444*6.83

Evaluating ... ...

E_run = 50846.2670138888

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

50846.2670138888 Joule -->14.1239630594136 Watt-Hour (Check conversion here)

FINAL ANSWER

14.1239630594136 ≈ 14.12396 Watt-Hour <-- Energy Consumption for Run

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Energy Consumption for Run Formula

Energy Consumption for Run = 0.5*Tractive Effort*Crest Speed*Time for Acceleration
E_run = 0.5*F_t*V_m*t_α

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How to Calculate Energy Consumption for Run?

Energy Consumption for Run calculator uses Energy Consumption for Run = 0.5*Tractive Effort*Crest Speed*Time for Acceleration to calculate the Energy Consumption for Run, The energy consumption for run is the amount of energy in kW to propagate the train with respect to the tractive effort and crest speed. Energy Consumption for Run is denoted by E_run symbol.

How to calculate Energy Consumption for Run using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Energy Consumption for Run, enter Tractive Effort (F_t), Crest Speed (V_m) & Time for Acceleration (t_α) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Energy Consumption for Run calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.003923 = 0.5*545*27.3194444444444*6.83.

FAQ

What is Energy Consumption for Run?

The energy consumption for run is the amount of energy in kW to propagate the train with respect to the tractive effort and crest speed and is represented as E_run = 0.5*F_t*V_m*t_α or Energy Consumption for Run = 0.5*Tractive Effort*Crest Speed*Time for Acceleration. Tractive Effort, the term tractive force can either refer to the total traction a vehicle exerts on a surface, or the amount of the total traction that is parallel to the direction of motion, Crest Speed is the maximum speed attained by the train during the run & The Time for Acceleration formula is defined as the ratio between the maximum speed (crest speed) of the train V_m and acceleration of the train α .

How to calculate Energy Consumption for Run?

The energy consumption for run is the amount of energy in kW to propagate the train with respect to the tractive effort and crest speed is calculated using Energy Consumption for Run = 0.5*Tractive Effort*Crest Speed*Time for Acceleration. To calculate Energy Consumption for Run, you need Tractive Effort (F_t), Crest Speed (V_m) & Time for Acceleration (t_α). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Tractive Effort, Crest Speed & Time for Acceleration and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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