Hourly rating
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002908
A measure of the continuous power output a traction motor can sustain for one hour without exceeding its specified temperature limits. This rating is a key performance metric for electric locomotives and diesel-electric locomotives, indicating their short-term maximum capability. It is distinct from continuous rating, which applies to indefinite operation.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-002908 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Rail equipment |
| Translations | German: Stundenleistung; Spanish: clasificación horaria; French: régime horaire |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Hourly rating",
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"definition": "A measure of the continuous power output a traction motor can sustain for one hour without exceeding its specified temperature limits. This rating is a key performance metric for electric locomotives and diesel-electric locomotives, indicating their short-term maximum capability. It is distinct from continuous rating, which applies to indefinite operation.",
"subject": "Rail equipment",
"translations": {
"de": "Stundenleistung",
"es": "clasificación horaria",
"fr": "régime horaire"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/hourly-rating/"
}
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