Brake Energy Calculator

How the Brake Energy Calculator Works

This calculator estimates the energy generated by braking, a crucial concept in vehicle dynamics and automotive engineering.

Steps to Calculate Brake Energy

1. Input the vehicle mass in kilograms (kg).
2. Enter the speed of the vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h).
3. Input the braking time in seconds (s).
4. Click "Calculate Heat" to determine the heat generated by braking.
5. The calculator will show the resulting kinetic energy converted to heat.

Important Parameters

The heat generated during braking is closely related to the kinetic energy of the vehicle, which depends on its mass and velocity. The following equation is used to calculate the kinetic energy:

1. Kinetic Energy Calculation

The kinetic energy (KE) is given by:

KE = 1/2 * m * v²

Where:

• KE = Kinetic energy (Joules)
• m = Vehicle mass (kg)
• v = Speed of the vehicle (m/s)

2. Heat Generation

The heat generated during braking is equivalent to the kinetic energy lost during deceleration.

Conversion from Speed

For this calculation, the speed must be converted from km/h to m/s using:

v (m/s) = v (km/h) ÷ 3.6

Note: This brake heat calculator is designed to calculate the heat generated based on the kinetic energy conversion during braking.