The Dynamic Brake Hatch assembly is mounted in the long hood frame of the high horse power Locomotives, which consists of a eight grid resistor boxes, two blowers powered by two direct current series motors, cable assemblies and other accessories. The Dynamic Brake is used to control the speed of the train on a continuous down gradient as well as on level section. When the locomotive is operating in dynamic braking, the traction motors operate as generators. The electrical power generated by the traction motor is converted into heat in braking grids. This heat is dissipated into the atmosphere by the dynamic brake fan and motor assembly.
Technical Description | EMD** & Other Ref. Part No. | DR Part Number |
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Dynamic Brake Hatch Assembly | 10631909 | DU100101010 |
Dynamic Brake Fan Assembly | 9518890 | DR120002006 |
Dynamic Brake Motor | 280144 | DR130080034 |
Grid Box NMT | 10634215 | DU130101002 |
Grid Box MT | 10634216 | DU130101001 |
Blower | 9518889 | DR124080014 |
Technical Description | |
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Power Dissipation | 2940 kW |
Grid Current | 553 A |
Motor HP | 36 HP |
Cooling System | Forced Cooled |
Note: **EMD is a trade designator of Electro Motive Diesel. DRESPL is not an authorised EMD distributor nor is otherwise associated with EMD. However, DRESPL does represent that its replacement parts, components, subsystems and services are compatible with and usable on EMD locomotives.