DESIGN OPTION EFFECTS ON ENERGY CONSUMPTION

The effects of these design options are shown by tables and charts: plain or roller bearings, weight of the rolling stock, electric or diesel traction, rheostatic or regenerative braking, and maximum use of available space for seating.

• Corporate Authors:

  Mechanical Engineering Publications

  Penthouse 1, 15 West 55th Street
  New York, NY  United States  10019
• Authors:
  • Stokes, R W
• Publication Date: 1977-1

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 10-12
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY ENGINEER
  • Volume: 2
  • Issue Number: 1

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Design; Diesel locomotives; Dynamic braking; Electric locomotives; Energy consumption; Light vehicles; Passenger cars; Regenerative braking; Roller bearings; Vehicle design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Design criteria
• Old TRIS Terms: Passenger car design
• Subject Areas: Design; Energy; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00157924
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 15 1977 12:00AM