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bcp

July 28, 2021 05:59PM

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WP&Y uses a simplified tractive effort calculation.

Weight on drivers divided by 5.

For the BLW calculations, try

cyl. dia. x cyl. dia. x stroke x pressure x 0.85 divided by driver diameter

Bruce

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