Abstract
Liquid Cooled High Power Braking Resistors - LCHP Series, 5 kW to 150 kW. This range of resistors has been aimed for as break resistors for fuel cell and hybrid vehicles but has the capability to be used in various industrial high-power applications whereever liquid cooling is available. The resistor and termination enclosure is made of in thermal plastic and is protected according to IP65 allowing the resistor to be mounted externally as well as internally. The LCHP series offers a very compact (sandwich) design and weight much less as conventional metal constructions. The enclosure is inherently an electrical insulator providing increased safety. The construction will also overcome the problem of capacitance, which is a problem in metal assemblies. Power handling capability is related to the coolant medium and the temperature as well as to the flow rate provided.
