A direct rope haulage pulls 8 tubs loaded with coal through an incline of length 500 m having an inclination of 1 in 6. Consider the following additional data.
Capacity of tub = 1.0 tonne.
Tare weight of tub = 500 kg
Hauling speed = 9 km per hour
Coefficient of friction between wheel and rail = $$\frac{1}{{60}}$$
Coefficient of friction between rope and drum = $$\frac{1}{{10}}$$
Mass of rope per meter = 1.5 kg
The minimum power required to haul the tubs in kW is