Specific Energy Consumption Formula

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Specific Energy Consumption is a measure of the amount of energy consumed per unit of output, such as per unit of production or per unit of time. Check FAQs
Esec=EWD
Esec - Specific Energy Consumption?E - Energy required by Train?W - Weight of Train?D - Distance Travelled by Train?

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6.1E-6Edit=1378Edit30000Edit258Edit
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Specific Energy Consumption Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Esec=EWD
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Esec=1378W*h30000AT (US)258km
Next Step Convert Units
Esec=5E+6J875.0001kg258000m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Esec=5E+6875.0001258000
Next Step Evaluate
Esec=0.0219747483189423J
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Esec=6.10409675526175E-06W*h
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Esec=6.1E-6W*h

Specific Energy Consumption Formula Elements

Variables
Specific Energy Consumption
Specific Energy Consumption is a measure of the amount of energy consumed per unit of output, such as per unit of production or per unit of time.
Symbol: Esec
Measurement: EnergyUnit: W*h
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Energy required by Train
Energy required by Train is the required kW-hour energy for train or other equipment.
Symbol: E
Measurement: EnergyUnit: W*h
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Weight of Train
Weight of Train is total weight of the train in tonns.
Symbol: W
Measurement: WeightUnit: AT (US)
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Distance Travelled by Train
Distance Travelled by Train is the total length or distance covered by the train during travel in km.
Symbol: D
Measurement: LengthUnit: km
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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How to Evaluate Specific Energy Consumption?

Specific Energy Consumption evaluator uses Specific Energy Consumption = Energy required by Train/(Weight of Train*Distance Travelled by Train) to evaluate the Specific Energy Consumption, The Specific Energy Consumption formula defined as the quantity of energy consumed by the various parts of train per ton per kilometer. It is expressed in watt hours per ton per km. Specific Energy Consumption is denoted by Esec symbol.

How to evaluate Specific Energy Consumption using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Specific Energy Consumption, enter Energy required by Train (E), Weight of Train (W) & Distance Travelled by Train (D) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Specific Energy Consumption

What is the formula to find Specific Energy Consumption?
The formula of Specific Energy Consumption is expressed as Specific Energy Consumption = Energy required by Train/(Weight of Train*Distance Travelled by Train). Here is an example- 1.7E-9 = 4960800/(875.000100008866*258000).
How to calculate Specific Energy Consumption?
With Energy required by Train (E), Weight of Train (W) & Distance Travelled by Train (D) we can find Specific Energy Consumption using the formula - Specific Energy Consumption = Energy required by Train/(Weight of Train*Distance Travelled by Train).
Can the Specific Energy Consumption be negative?
Yes, the Specific Energy Consumption, measured in Energy can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Specific Energy Consumption?
Specific Energy Consumption is usually measured using the Watt-Hour[W*h] for Energy. Joule[W*h], Kilojoule[W*h], Gigajoule[W*h] are the few other units in which Specific Energy Consumption can be measured.
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