Key to the thermal project planning procedures

Formula symbol

Unit

Description

cdfB

%

Cyclic duration factor of the brake

cdfB_per

%

Permitted cyclic duration factor of the brake

nB_m

min-1

Effective rotational speed of the brake (as mean value "m")

nB_th_k

min-1

Thermal breakpoint speed of the brake

nM_n

min-1

Motor speed of the individual travel sections with released brake

tn

s

Duration of the individual travel sections with released brake

ttot

s

Duration of the entire travel cycle

fB_AH

1

Correction factor for the installation altitude of the brakemotor above sea level