remstroom
Remstroom is the electrical current produced when an electric traction motor operates as a generator during braking. In rail and other electric vehicle systems, this braking current represents the energy that is generated from the vehicle’s kinetic energy to slow it down.
When braking, the drive machine acts as a generator, delivering electrical power to the traction power system.
The magnitude and control of remstroom depend on factors such as vehicle speed, braking torque, and the
Applications of remstroom are common in electric trains, trams, and metros, where braking energy can reduce