Fuel Savings Techniques for Railroads
$138.95
Objectives: Learn the relationship between locomotive operation and fuel usage. Locomotive Tractive Effort and Drawbar Force are presented along with the relationship between train drag and locomotive power requirements. It also explains the critical distinction between locomotive efficiency and train efficiency and how to exploit this difference.
The relationship between track and equipment engineering is also explored. Ways for the reader to determine the fuel use effects of change in train makeup and operation are presented.
Audience: Locomotive engineers, dispatchers, people involved with train makeup and anyone interested in using fuel efficiently in rail transportation.
| Lesson ID | Lesson Title |
|---|---|
| LSFUEL1 | The locomotive, train drag and acceleration |
| LSFUEL2 | Locomotive work, power and efficiency |
| LSFUEL3 | Efficient Trains to operate |
| LSFUEL4 | Operating trains efficiently |
Please note that prices do not reflect company discounts. If you have already received a copy of the reference material due to having enrolled in other lessons in this course, you will not be charged for or sent a second copy.