Method by which effect of variations in speed on fuel consumption can be calculated; calculation based on fuel power characteristics of power unit and resistance to motion of vehicle obtained from testing plant or bench test results; applications of method described with particular reference to steam railway traction; train operation for most economical use of fuel, or so that costs are minimized. (See Also - discussion p 829-43)
Fuel consumption and speed of railway transport
Instn Mech Engrs -- Proc
Institution of Mechanical Engineers -- Proceedings ; 169 , n 40
1955
9 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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