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VYCON® REGEN®

Energy Storage 1875 kW-sec (0.52 kWh max) Flywheel Rotational Speed 10,000 RPM to 20,000 RPM Nominal DC Input/Output 750 Vdc/1500 Vdc* DC Current 167 Adc @ 750 Vdc Recharge Time 15 sec Aux Input Power 120/200/208/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, single phase Enclosure Rating IP2X Operating Temperature 0-50°C

DataBank Solves Energy Storage Unpredictability with VYCON''s

A More Reliable and Predictable Energy Storage Solution. Today''s flywheel technology enables the flywheel to charge and discharge at high rates for countless cycles without degradation throughout a typical 20-year life – unlike traditional VRLA batteries that begin to deteriorate in well under half that time.

VDC FAQs

The Voltage Direct Connect or VDC is a new DC energy storage solution from VYCON Corporation, a Southern California based company that is a leader in the design, manufacturing and integration of flywheel-based energy storage systems. The VYCON flywheel has been used not only in UPS applications, but also in high-cycling, regenerating

Vycon Direct Connect VDC and VDC XE user manual

Utilize extreme care when handling the VYCON VDC flywheel energy storage system to prevent equipment damage or injury to personnel. By no means should the VYCON VDC flywheel energy storage system be removed or dismounted while the flywheel system is turned on and/or the flywheel rotor is spinning.

BATTERY –FREE DC ENERGY STORAGE FOR UPS

BATTERY –FREE DC ENERGY STORAGE FOR UPS BILL WOLFE – NORTHEAST REGIONAL MANAGER Expect More From An Energy Storage Solution VYCON Flywheel. DC Energy Storage. UPS. Configurations. Rectifier AC/DC. Inverter DC/AC. VYCON DC Flywheel + Battery Hardening. ATS. Back up Generator. Utility. 208 – 600V AC.

VYCON Introduces VDC-XXT Eco-Friendly Flywheel System for

Offering a smaller footprint for the DC energy storage over Valve-Regulated-Lead-Acid (VRLA) and lithium-ion batteries, the new VDC-XXT 450kW system is in the same slim 30" W x 30" D chassis as VYCON''s 300kW rated VDC-XXE model and offers the highest power density in the industry. The capability of operating at temperatures of up to 104

A review of flywheel energy storage systems: state of the art and

Due to the highly interdisciplinary nature of FESSs, we survey different design approaches, choices of subsystems, and the effects on performance, cost, and applications.

Traction Power Wayside Energy Storage and Recovery

• The purpose of wayside energy storage systems (WESS) is to recover as much of the excess energy as possible and release it when needed –For use by other trains (energy conservation = reduction of utility energy costs) –To reduce substation average power demand (reduction of utility demand costs)

VYCON Showcases Flywheel Energy Storage System for Metro

CERRITOS, Calif., March 13, 2017 – VYCON® has developed an efficient and economical flywheel energy storage system for capturing, storing and delivering power from regenerative braking in metro rail stations. The VYCON REGEN® for Rail system will be on display in Booth E09 at the Asia Pacific Rail Expo in Hong Kong, Mar. 20-21.

Flywheel technology generates energy efficiencies for metros

The Vycon flywheel system stores kinetic energy in the form of a rotating mass, and is designed for high-power short-discharge applications. Patented technology used within

stores energy generated ay Sr-king trains and efficiently redistributes that energy to rail lines to accelerate trains vastly improving energy usage that otherwise would be wasted in the farm of heat. By utilizing smart energy recycling, energy savings of 20 percent or mare can ized. System uptime and availability are prime concerns for customers.

CASE STUDIES Archives

Cavern Technologies'' Underground Data Center Spins Up Power Reliability with VYCON Flywheel Energy Systems PJ Jennings February 25, 2019 CASE STUDIES, Data Center, NEWS, VDC CASE STUDIES Located outside of Kansas City, Cavern Technologies'' data center is located 125-feet deep underground in a 3-million-square-foot facility.

Mission-Critical Power Protection

Using environmentally friendly energy storage from VYCON''s patented flywheel technology, the VDC-XE and the higher-current model, VDC-XE HC, are the perfect solutions for users needing a . more reliable, cost-effective and greener approach to backup power in place of hazardous, lead-

Performance

Our VDC and REGEN flywheel systems store kinetic energy in the form of a rotating mass and are designed for high power, short discharge applications. VYCON''s patented technology includes a high-speed motor generator, active magnetic bearings that are used to levitate and sustain the rotor during operation, and a superior control and

VYCON® Direct Connect (VDC®) Kinetic Energy Storage

VYCON® is now a wholly owned subsidiary and new energy storage products division of Calnetix Technologies. Calnetix specializes in high-performance, high-speed motor generators and best-in-class advanced magnetic bearings and control systems. These Calnetix core products have been long-standing integral components in VYCON flywheel energy storage

Cavern Technologies'' Underground Data Center Spins Up

Spins Up Power Reliability with VYCON Flywheel Energy Systems Located outside of Kansas City, Cavern Technologies'' data center is located 125-feet deep underground in a 3-million-square-foot facility. Fortified by a natural limestone bunker that is three times stronger than concrete, the data

Flywheel Energy Storage System Basics

Today, flywheel energy storage systems are used for ride-through energy for a variety of demanding applications surpassing chemical batteries. A flywheel system stores energy mechanically in the form of kinetic energy by spinning a mass at high speed. Electrical inputs spin the flywheel rotor and keep it spinning until called upon to release

VYCON VDC Flywheel

The VYCON VDC Flywheel is an energy storage system that holds kinetic energy in the form of a rotating mass and converts this energy to electric power. Using patented technology that includes a high-speed motor generator, active magnetic bearings, and a superior control system, the VYCON VDC Flywheel can charge and discharge at high rates for

Configurations

For applications in industrial markets where voltage dips, sags and glitches can shut down sensitive process control equipment leading to lost productivity and scraped materials, the VYCON VDC XXT system is the perfect solution. 98% of all voltage sags and outages are less than 10 seconds in duration all of which can be solved by the energy stored in the VDC.

Wisconsin Flywheel Energy Storage | Madison Flywheel UPS

These innovative technologies enable the VYCON flywheel to charge and discharge at high rates for countless cycles, making it an effective, reliable solution for mission-critical environments. The benefits of VYCON Energy Storage Systems include: Reliability– Up to 20x higher reliability than VRLA batteries typically used in UPS applications;

A review of flywheel energy storage systems: state of the art

Thanks to the unique advantages such as long life cycles, high power density and quality, and minimal environmental impact, the flywheel/kinetic energy storage system (FESS) is gaining steam recently.

VYCON Technology

The proprietary components of the VYCON flywheel provide a number of distinct advantages, including: As a result, VDC energy storage systems have a 20-year life with no bearing maintenance. Bi-Directional Power Converter. The power module is an Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor based bi-directional direct current (DC) to alternating current

REDUCING FUEL CONSUMPTION THROUGH USE OF

energy storage system lowers the peak power demand of the crane and enables the reduction of the diesel genset output power. In this scenario, a smaller output power genset reduces fuel consumption during idle . VYCON ENERGY—Flywheel Energy Storage Systems | | 1-714-386-3800 2 period.

CA VYCON REGEN BROCHURE

Calnetix''s global installed fleet of 1,200+ VYCON flywheel energy storage systems has accumulated over 26,000,000 operating hours and 19,000,000 discharge/recharge cycles. Applied in both regenerative energy and critical back-up power applications, the products are sold and distributed by companies like General Electric, Schneider Electric

News

Today, flywheel energy storage systems are used for ride-through energy for a variety of demanding applications surpassing chemical batteries. As energy needs in a broad range of applications become more complex, Read More. Tech Briefs: Flywheel Energy Storage Continues to Advance Green Initiatives.

Calnetix adds new model to flywheel storage range – Energy Storage

The firm says it can deliver over 450kW and 6,300 kW seconds of energy storage and has a 20 year operational life. VYCON president Frank DeLattre (pictured) says: "we designed the VDC XXT model to boost power rating by 50% within the same footprint as our other models for a power density of 72kW per square ft."

IT''S TIME TO EXPECT MORE FROM AN ENERGY STORAGE

A flywheel is a mechanical energy storage device which has been used in a variety of applications for many years. Flywheels can replace traditional batteries in many cases and can also

Published in EE Power: Flywheel Energy Storage System Basics

Today, flywheel energy storage systems are used for ride-through energy for a variety of demanding applications surpassing chemical batteries. As energy needs in a broad range of applications become more complex, those responsible for assuring reliable, clean, cost-effective energy supplies within their organizations are constantly looking for

VYCON® Direct Connect (VDC®) Kinetic Energy Storage

VDC kinetic energy storage systems work like a dynamic battery that stores energy by spinning a mass around an axis. Electrical input spins the flywheel hub up to speed, and a standby

VYCON® Direct Connect (VDC®) Kinetic Energy Storage

VDC kinetic energy storage systems work like a dynamic battery that stores energy by spinning a mass around an axis. Electrical input spins the flywheel hub up to speed, and a standby charge keeps it spinning 24 x 7 until it is called upon to release the stored energy.