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Posted: Jun 02 2016 (20:29)
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Last Response: Jun 03 2016 (13:00)
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Last Response: Jun 03 2016 (13:00)
Q. Ever wondered , why DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES are left IDLE or not SHUTDOWN??
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You all have observed many times that diesel locomotives are kept idle in the yards and also when waiting for too long in the yards or station especially for goods train. Loco pilots can switch off the diesel engine and save fuel instead of running in IDLE condition
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You all have observed many times that diesel locomotives are kept idle in the yards and also when waiting for too long in the yards or station especially for goods train. Loco pilots can switch off the diesel engine and save fuel instead of running in IDLE condition
But...
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3 ltr per hour for a 25 HP engine??
The compression ratio required for such high efficiency is simply not feasible. There seems to be some mistake in data. 10 Ltr per hour would be more practical, no doubt.
The compression ratio required for such high efficiency is simply not feasible. There seems to be some mistake in data. 10 Ltr per hour would be more practical, no doubt.
Just an information : In newer elocos with TCN-compliant VCU, vector control is in operation. The vector control approach used is Space Vector PWM.
The Blog is Based Upon Diesel Locomotives not Electric Locomotives. Eloco can Easily be Shut down but not Diesel locos
thats great :)
Now finally TRS will not have to cry about wheel slips in rains :p
Now finally TRS will not have to cry about wheel slips in rains :p