Down Gradient Tractive Effort in Electric Traction Formulas

Down Gradient Tractive Effort a vehicle is moving down a gradient, the tractive effort required to maintain its speed or slow down is reduced force of gravity in the same direction. And is denoted by F_down. Down Gradient Tractive Effort is usually measured using the Newton for Force. Note that the value of Down Gradient Tractive Effort is always negative.

Formulas to find Down Gradient Tractive Effort in Electric Traction

fxTractive Effort Required while going down GradientGo

List of variables in Electric Traction formulas

fx Weight of Train Go

fx Specific Resistance Train Go

fx Gradient Go

FAQ

What is the Down Gradient Tractive Effort?

Down Gradient Tractive Effort a vehicle is moving down a gradient, the tractive effort required to maintain its speed or slow down is reduced force of gravity in the same direction. Down Gradient Tractive Effort is usually measured using the Newton for Force. Note that the value of Down Gradient Tractive Effort is always negative.

Can the Down Gradient Tractive Effort be negative?

Yes, the Down Gradient Tractive Effort, measured in Force can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Down Gradient Tractive Effort?

Down Gradient Tractive Effort is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Down Gradient Tractive Effort can be measured.

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