Michael A. Stout | Vice President of Engineering Falcon Electric The aim of wind-farm operators is to ensure optimal performance and consistent power generation, and maintain the safety and reliability of each turbine. With these goals in mind, there are a myriad of electrical and electronic components to consider for safe turbine operation that include blade-pitch…
Keeping wind-turbine controls working during power disruptions
Michael A. Stout | Vice President of Engineering | Falcon Electric The aim of wind-farm operators is to ensure optimal performance and consistent power generation, and maintain the safety and reliability of each turbine. With these goals in mind, there are a myriad of electrical and electronic components to consider for safe turbine operations. Such…
Ultracapacitor-based backup power module for UPSs
A 56-volt ultracapacitor module addresses the short-term ridethrough and bridge power requirements of uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems for critical installations. Maxwell Technologies Inc developed the UPS module after consulting with UPS system integrators to mitigate the effects of brief power disturbances on digital systems and sensitive medical and manufacturing equipment, and to provide bridge…