Module 1 : Introduction to Electric Drives


Types of Load (Cont.)

where, W = Dead weight of the train or any other transport system in kg,

G = Gradient expressed as a rise in meters in track distance of 1000 meters.

  • The tractive force required to overcome curve resistance is given by the empirical formula:



    where, R = Radius of curvature in meters.
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