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Coil and Braking Energy Calculator

Stored inductive energy, braking dump energy, average dump power and resistor sizing hint. 5 inputs, 4 outputs with grouped results.

Inputs

Coil

Coil inductance.

Steady coil current.

Braking duty

Regenerated power.

Deceleration duration.

Duty for average power.

Result

Energy per stop
Waiting for calculation.
Stored coil energy
Waiting for calculation.
Average dump power
Waiting for calculation.
Resistor hint (1.5x)
Waiting for calculation.
Screening calculation only. Verify against NEC articles cited on the page and the equipment nameplate; the authority having jurisdiction governs.

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