CRITERIA AND METHODS OF DETERMINING OPTIMAL LOCOMOTIVE DRIVING STRATEGY

KRYTERIA I METODY OKRESLENIA OPTYMALNEGO STEROWANIA POJAZDEM TRAKCYJNYM

The article defines performance quality criteria and the methods for selecting the optimal strategy for locomotive operation. The subject is discussed from three standpoints: minimal energy consumption for engine propulsion; optimization of journey time; and the balance between the cost of power for traction and the social cost of journey time.

• Authors:
  • Kacprzak, J
• Publication Date: 1977

Language

• Polish

Media Info

• Features: Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 22-27
• Serial:
  • Pojazdy Szynowe
  • Issue Number: 2

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Energy conservation; Fuel consumption; Locomotive utilization; Operations; Planning; Productivity; Scheduling; Utilization
• Old TRIS Terms: Operations planning
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Energy; Environment; Freight Transportation; Planning and Forecasting; Railroads; Research;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00170937
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 26 1978 12:00AM