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Hauling Capacity of Locomotive Formula

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Hauling Capacity of a Locomotive is the maximum amount of weight that can be filled and carried beyond regular capacity. Check FAQs

Hc = μ \cdot w \cdot n

Hc - Hauling Capacity of a Locomotive?μ - Coefficient of Friction for Locomotive?w - Weight on Driving Axle?n - No of Pairs of Driving Wheels?

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12 = 0.2 \cdot 20 \cdot 3

12t = 0.2 \cdot 20t \cdot 3

12 = 0.2 \cdot 20 \cdot 3

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FIRST Step Consider the formula

Hc = μ \cdot w \cdot n

Next Step Substitute values of Variables

∴

Hc = 0.2 \cdot 20t \cdot 3

Next Step Prepare to Evaluate

∴

Hc = 0.2 \cdot 20 \cdot 3

Next Step Evaluate

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Hc = 12000kg

LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit

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Hc = 12t

Hauling Capacity of Locomotive Formula Elements

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Hauling Capacity of a Locomotive

Hauling Capacity of a Locomotive is the maximum amount of weight that can be filled and carried beyond regular capacity.

Symbol: Hc

Measurement: WeightUnit: t

Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Formulas to find Hauling Capacity of a Locomotive

Coefficient of Friction for Locomotive

Coefficient of Friction for Locomotive between the driving wheels and the rails depends largely upon the two factors called condition of the rail surface and speed of the locomotive.

Symbol: μ

Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless

Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Formulas to find Coefficient of Friction for Locomotive

Weight on Driving Axle

Weight on Driving Axle is the weight transmitted by several wheels attached to that axle to the surface on which the locomotive rests.

Symbol: w

Measurement: WeightUnit: t

Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Formulas to find Weight on Driving Axle

No of Pairs of Driving Wheels

No of Pairs of Driving Wheels in train usually vary from 260 to 800.These driving wheels are driven by traction motor.

Symbol: n

Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless

Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Formulas to find No of Pairs of Driving Wheels

Other formulas in Traction and Tractive Resistances category

Go Total Train Resistance

RT1 = 0.0016 \cdot w t + 0.00008 \cdot w t \cdot V t + 0.0000006 \cdot w t \cdot {V t}^{2}

Go Resistance Due to Gradients

Rg = w t \cdot (\frac{m}{100})

Go Coefficient of Friction for given Hauling Capacity of Locomotive

μ = \frac{Hc}{w \cdot n}

Go Wind Resistance

R w = 0.000017 \cdot a \cdot V^{2}

How to Evaluate Hauling Capacity of Locomotive?

Hauling Capacity of Locomotive evaluator uses Hauling Capacity of a Locomotive = Coefficient of Friction for Locomotive*Weight on Driving Axle*No of Pairs of Driving Wheels to evaluate the Hauling Capacity of a Locomotive, Hauling Capacity of Locomotive Product of coefficient of friction and the total weight on the driving wheels.The coefficient of friction increases with decrease in speed and decreases with increase in speed. Hauling Capacity of a Locomotive is denoted by Hc symbol.

How to evaluate Hauling Capacity of Locomotive using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Hauling Capacity of Locomotive, enter Coefficient of Friction for Locomotive (μ), Weight on Driving Axle (w) & No of Pairs of Driving Wheels (n) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Hauling Capacity of Locomotive

What is the formula to find Hauling Capacity of Locomotive?

The formula of Hauling Capacity of Locomotive is expressed as Hauling Capacity of a Locomotive = Coefficient of Friction for Locomotive*Weight on Driving Axle*No of Pairs of Driving Wheels. Here is an example- 0.012 = 0.2*20000*3.

How to calculate Hauling Capacity of Locomotive?

With Coefficient of Friction for Locomotive (μ), Weight on Driving Axle (w) & No of Pairs of Driving Wheels (n) we can find Hauling Capacity of Locomotive using the formula - Hauling Capacity of a Locomotive = Coefficient of Friction for Locomotive*Weight on Driving Axle*No of Pairs of Driving Wheels.

Can the Hauling Capacity of Locomotive be negative?

No, the Hauling Capacity of Locomotive, measured in Weight cannot be negative.

Which unit is used to measure Hauling Capacity of Locomotive?

Hauling Capacity of Locomotive is usually measured using the Tonne[t] for Weight. Kilogram[t], Gram[t], Milligram[t] are the few other units in which Hauling Capacity of Locomotive can be measured.

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Hauling Capacity of Locomotive Formula

Hauling Capacity of Locomotive Example

Hauling Capacity of Locomotive Solution

Hauling Capacity of Locomotive Formula Elements

Other formulas in Traction and Tractive Resistances category

How to Evaluate Hauling Capacity of Locomotive?

FAQs on Hauling Capacity of Locomotive

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