Title :
Energy Consumption of Multiple Unit Cars
Author :
Compton, F.A., Jr.
Author_Institution :
General Electric Company, Erie, Pa.
Abstract :
In this article are analyzed the effects of increasing the rate of acceleration, free running speed, and rate of braking upon the energy consumption of multiple unit electric passenger cars. Analyses of 4 typical one-mile runs are given.
Keywords :
Acceleration; Cables; Conductors; Energy consumption; Friction; Kinetic energy; Telephony; Traction motors;
Journal_Title :
American Institute of Electrical Engineers, Transactions of the
DOI :
10.1109/T-AIEE.1934.5056619
