Parameter study showing effect of increased axleloads on APT performance (IM-SYS-074)

Increasing axlelcads from 160 kN to 180 kN (Powered axles) and from 130 kN to 160 kN (trailing axles) increases minimum rolling times by between 2% and 3% and energy consumption by between 5% and 6%. For heavier axleloads the shorter timing can be restored by increasing power by 19%...