Dynamic braking
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dynamic-braking-164-15452553
title:
Dynamic braking
text:
Dynamic braking is the use of an electric traction motor as a generator when slowing a vehicle such as an electric or diesel-electric locomotive. It is termed "rheostatic" if the generated electrical power is dissipated as heat in brake grid resistors, and "regenerative" if the power is returned to the supply line. Dynamic braking reduces wear on friction-based braking components, and regeneration lowers net energy consumption. Dynamic braking may also be used on railcars with multiple units, li
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Use of the traction motors as generators when slowing a vehicle.
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_braking
date created:
2004-02-06T07:08:58Z
date modified:
2024-08-29T02:33:49Z
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