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Overcoming common dynamic braking resistor challenges

The right choice of DBR is essential to preventing damage to electric drive systems

Mike Torbitt, Cressall managing director
DBR systems are used widely in mining

DBR systems are used widely in mining | Credits: Cressall

When an electric drive brakes, the excess energy it creates can cause havoc if not carefully managed.  This is where dynamic braking resistors (DBRs) come into play. DBRs convert excess energy generated...

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