For Performing Towing Calculations in Maneuver Works of Wagons Based on Train's Nature Sheet Comparison of Average Weight to Movement Automation of Resistance Calculation Method

Abstract

The calibration of fuel allocated for shunting operations is based on traction calculations. By performing these calculations, the amount of fuel consumed by shunting locomotives and the time spent on half-flights are calculated. According to the methods used, one of the methods of calculating fuel and time consumption in shunting operations is based on the number of wagons processed per hour. However, the fuel consumption of a shunting locomotive servicing different wagons per hour differs from the consumption when servicing the same type of wagon. The regulation of the amount of fuel used for shunting operations at railway stations is carried out experimentally. However, the fuel norm determined by the results obtained from the experiment conducted at one station does not correspond to the other station, and this leads to the demand for additional fuel or the absorption of excess fuel. This article describes the results of automating the method of calculating the specific resistance of wagons of average weight to the movement of wagons on the basis of the consignor list of the train to perform traction calculations in shunting operations. Based on the consignor list of the train, software has been developed to calculate the specific weight of the average resistance to the movement of wagons, and the procedure for its use is described.