Total Tractive Effort Required for Propulsion of Train Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Train Tractive Effort = Resistance Overcome Tractive Effort+Gravity Overcome Tractive Effort+Force
Ftrain = For+Fog+F
This formula uses 4 Variables
Variables Used
Train Tractive Effort - (Measured in Newton) - Train Tractive Effort is the force exerted by the vehicle to the outer edges of the wheels to accelerate the vehicle and to overcome the friction, windage and curve resistance.
Resistance Overcome Tractive Effort - (Measured in Newton) - Resistance Overcome Tractive Effort 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.
Gravity Overcome Tractive Effort - (Measured in Newton) - Gravity Overcome Tractive Effort 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.
Force - (Measured in Newton) - Force developed by train's engine to move its wheel.
STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit
Resistance Overcome Tractive Effort: 8050 Newton --> 8050 Newton No Conversion Required
Gravity Overcome Tractive Effort: 123 Newton --> 123 Newton No Conversion Required
Force: 2.5 Newton --> 2.5 Newton No Conversion Required
STEP 2: Evaluate Formula
Substituting Input Values in Formula
Ftrain = For+Fog+F --> 8050+123+2.5
Evaluating ... ...
Ftrain = 8175.5
STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit
8175.5 Newton --> No Conversion Required
FINAL ANSWER
8175.5 Newton <-- Train Tractive Effort
(Calculation completed in 00.020 seconds)

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11 Tractive Effort Calculators

Tractive Effort on Driven Wheel
Go Wheel Tractive Effort = (Gear Ratio of Transmission*Gear Ratio of Final Drive*(Efficiency of Driveline/100)*Torque Output from Powerplant)/Effective Radius of Wheel
Tractive Effort during Acceleration
Go Acceleration Tractive Effort = (277.8*Accelerating Weight of Train*Acceleration of Train)+(Weight of Train*Specific Resistance Train)
Tractive Effort Required while going down Gradient
Go Down Gradient Tractive Effort = (Weight of Train*Specific Resistance Train)-(98.1*Weight of Train*Gradient)
Tractive Effort Required during Free-Running
Go Free Run Tractive Effort = (98.1*Weight of Train*Gradient)+(Weight of Train*Specific Resistance Train)
Total Tractive Effort Required for Propulsion of Train
Go Train Tractive Effort = Resistance Overcome Tractive Effort+Gravity Overcome Tractive Effort+Force
Tractive Effort Required to Overcome Effect of Gravity
Go Gravity Tractive Effort = 1000*Weight of Train*[g]*sin(Angle D)
Tractive Effort at Wheel
Go Wheel Tractive Effort = (Pinion Edge Tractive Effort*Diameter of Pinion 2)/Diameter of Wheel
Tractive Effort Required for Linear and Angular Acceleration
Go Angular Accelration Tractive Effort = 27.88*Weight of Train*Acceleration of Train
Tractive Effort Required to Overcome Train Resistance
Go Resistance Overcome Tractive Effort = Specific Resistance Train*Weight of Train
Tractive Effort at Edge of Pinion
Go Pinion Edge Tractive Effort = (2*Engine Torque)/Diameter of Pinion 1
Tractive Effort Required to Overcome Effect of Gravity given Gradient during up Gradient
Go Tractive Effort of Up Gradient = 98.1*Weight of Train*Gradient

15 Traction Physics Calculators

Tractive Effort on Driven Wheel
Go Wheel Tractive Effort = (Gear Ratio of Transmission*Gear Ratio of Final Drive*(Efficiency of Driveline/100)*Torque Output from Powerplant)/Effective Radius of Wheel
Energy Available during Regeneration
Go Energy Consumption during Regeneration = 0.01072*(Accelerating Weight of Train/Weight of Train)*(Final Velocity^2-Initial Velocity^2)
Tractive Effort during Acceleration
Go Acceleration Tractive Effort = (277.8*Accelerating Weight of Train*Acceleration of Train)+(Weight of Train*Specific Resistance Train)
Slip of Scherbius Drive given RMS Line Voltage
Go Slip = (Back Emf/RMS Value of Rotor Side Line Voltage)*modulus(cos(Firing Angle))
Tractive Effort Required while going down Gradient
Go Down Gradient Tractive Effort = (Weight of Train*Specific Resistance Train)-(98.1*Weight of Train*Gradient)
Tractive Effort Required during Free-Running
Go Free Run Tractive Effort = (98.1*Weight of Train*Gradient)+(Weight of Train*Specific Resistance Train)
Total Tractive Effort Required for Propulsion of Train
Go Train Tractive Effort = Resistance Overcome Tractive Effort+Gravity Overcome Tractive Effort+Force
Tractive Effort Required to Overcome Effect of Gravity
Go Gravity Tractive Effort = 1000*Weight of Train*[g]*sin(Angle D)
Tractive Effort at Wheel
Go Wheel Tractive Effort = (Pinion Edge Tractive Effort*Diameter of Pinion 2)/Diameter of Wheel
Energy Consumption for Overcoming Gradient and Tracking Resistance
Go Energy Consumption for Overcoming Gradient = Tractive Effort*Velocity*Time Taken by Train
Power Output of Motor using Efficiency of Gear Transmission
Go Power Output Train = (Tractive Effort*Velocity)/(3600*Gear Efficiency)
Tractive Effort Required for Linear and Angular Acceleration
Go Angular Accelration Tractive Effort = 27.88*Weight of Train*Acceleration of Train
Tractive Effort Required to Overcome Train Resistance
Go Resistance Overcome Tractive Effort = Specific Resistance Train*Weight of Train
Tractive Effort at Edge of Pinion
Go Pinion Edge Tractive Effort = (2*Engine Torque)/Diameter of Pinion 1
Tractive Effort Required to Overcome Effect of Gravity given Gradient during up Gradient
Go Tractive Effort of Up Gradient = 98.1*Weight of Train*Gradient

Total Tractive Effort Required for Propulsion of Train Formula

Train Tractive Effort = Resistance Overcome Tractive Effort+Gravity Overcome Tractive Effort+Force
Ftrain = For+Fog+F

Why is the Tractive Effort required?

Tractive effort is required to overcome the gravity component of train mass; overcome friction, windage, and curve resistance and accelerate the train mass.

How to Calculate Total Tractive Effort Required for Propulsion of Train?

Total Tractive Effort Required for Propulsion of Train calculator uses Train Tractive Effort = Resistance Overcome Tractive Effort+Gravity Overcome Tractive Effort+Force to calculate the Train Tractive Effort, The total tractive effort required for propulsion of train formula is defined as the addition of tractive effort required to overcome the train resistance, the tractive effort required to overcome the effect of gravity and force. Train Tractive Effort is denoted by Ftrain symbol.

How to calculate Total Tractive Effort Required for Propulsion of Train using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Total Tractive Effort Required for Propulsion of Train, enter Resistance Overcome Tractive Effort (For), Gravity Overcome Tractive Effort (Fog) & Force (F) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Total Tractive Effort Required for Propulsion of Train calculation can be explained with given input values -> 8175.5 = 8050+123+2.5.

FAQ

What is Total Tractive Effort Required for Propulsion of Train?
The total tractive effort required for propulsion of train formula is defined as the addition of tractive effort required to overcome the train resistance, the tractive effort required to overcome the effect of gravity and force and is represented as Ftrain = For+Fog+F or Train Tractive Effort = Resistance Overcome Tractive Effort+Gravity Overcome Tractive Effort+Force. Resistance Overcome Tractive Effort 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, Gravity Overcome Tractive Effort 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 & Force developed by train's engine to move its wheel.
How to calculate Total Tractive Effort Required for Propulsion of Train?
The total tractive effort required for propulsion of train formula is defined as the addition of tractive effort required to overcome the train resistance, the tractive effort required to overcome the effect of gravity and force is calculated using Train Tractive Effort = Resistance Overcome Tractive Effort+Gravity Overcome Tractive Effort+Force. To calculate Total Tractive Effort Required for Propulsion of Train, you need Resistance Overcome Tractive Effort (For), Gravity Overcome Tractive Effort (Fog) & Force (F). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Resistance Overcome Tractive Effort, Gravity Overcome Tractive Effort & Force 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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