Medha’s Dynamic Brake Resistors (DBRs) are designed to efficiently convert and dissipate the excess energy generated during braking in rollingstock, ensuring reliable performance under varying operational conditions. DBRs are equipped with a cooling blower and structural components for ease of mounting, making them suitable for both new and retrofitted applications.
Features and Benefits
- Versatile Design: Available in radial, roof-mounted, and underframe-mounted configurations to meet specific vehicle requirements.
- Durable and Lightweight Construction: Built using rugged materials to handle harsh working conditions while remaining compact and lightweight.
- High Efficiency and Power Capability: Capable of dissipating power ranging from 1,500 kW to 3,000 kW
- Customizable Cooling: Options for natural air convection or forced air convection cooling to suit various environmental conditions.
- Wide Compatibility: Tailored models for a wide variety of rollingstock, allowing for seamless integration.
- Easy Installation and Maintenance: Modular design simplifies assembly and reduces installation time, lowering the overall lifecycle cost.
- Enhanced Testing Facilities: Includes in-house wind tunnel testing with an 87-foot-long facility to ensure optimal airflow and cooling performance.
- Integrated Assemblies: Medha’s DBRs are supplied as complete packages, including resistor banks, AC/DC motors, and cooling fans, ready for installation.
- Low Investment and Reduced Installation Time: DBRs are designed for quick assembly and can be supplied pre-fitted with cooling fans, minimizing installation efforts and costs.
- Flexible Solutions for Repowering Projects: DBR packages can be customized for repowering projects or retrofits, accommodating various rollingstock layouts and space constraints.
