Train Traction
Abbreviation: VUČVL Load: 30(L) + 15(E) + 0(LE) + 15(S) + 0(FLE) + 0(PEE)
Lecturers in charge: dr. sc. Mladen Nikšić
Lecturers: Denis Šipuš mag. ing. traff. ( Exercises, Seminar )
Course description: Basic theory of Train traction. The power of the traction vehicle, driving resistances. Traction force dependence on adhesive weight. Towing feature. i-v diagram. Q-v diagram. Simplification longitudinal profile stripes. Train movement equation. Train movement diagram. Determination of energy consumption during train movement.
Lecture languages: - - -
Compulsory literature:
1. Zavada, J.: Željeznička vozila i vuča vlakova, Fakultet prometnih znanosti, Zagreb, 2004.
Recommended literature:
2. Miličević, Z.: Vuča vozova, ZELNID, Beograd, 2001.
Legend
L - Lectures
E - Exercises
LE - Laboratory exercises
S - Seminar
FLE - Practical foreign language exercises
PEE - Physical education excercises
* - Not graded