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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.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-002908
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectRail equipment
TranslationsGerman: Stundenleistung; Spanish: clasificación horaria; French: régime horaire
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002908",
  "term": "Hourly rating",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "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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