CERRITOS, Calif. – June 6, 2017 – VYCON® will feature its VDC XXE flywheel kinetic energy storage system for emergency backup power at the 7×24 Change International Conference this month.“Stand-by generators typically cycle on within 10 seconds of a power failure, and the VYCON flywheel technology is designed to bridge a gap of 20-40 seconds,” explained Frank DeLattre, VYCON business unit leader. “Traditionally, banks of lead-acid batteries have been used to power the UPS, but batteries require a large dedicated temperature-controlled space with spill containment and hydrogen gas monitoring. The batteries have a relatively short service life and are subject to hazmat disposal requirements. In contrast, the VYCON flywheel system has 20 times higher reliability, a much smaller footprint, self-monitoring capabilities, is virtually maintenance-free and can be operated in extreme temperatures without degrading performance over a 20-year design life.”
“The VYCON flywheel system provides a three- to four-year return on investment, and over its 20-year lifetime it can save hundreds of thousands of dollars in operating costs compared with batteries,” he added. “It also provides a 96 percent reduction in carbon emissions over lead-acid batteries, based on a typical 1MW requirement and a 15-year operating period. This is equal to approximately 65,000 kg of operational and embedded carbon.”
Unlike other flywheel systems, the patented VYCON design uses full five-axis active magnetic bearings instead of less-reliable mechanical bearings. This frictionless maintenance-free flywheel levitation solution eliminates the need for lubrication and bearing replacement.
The VYCON flywheel systems are certified by most major three-phase UPS manufacturers. Over 1,000 VYCON systems have been deployed worldwide. VYCON supports its products with a network of more than 200 trained technicians available 24/7.
The 7×24 Change International Conference, to be held June 11-14 in Orlando, Florida, is presented by 7×24 Exchange, a leading knowledge exchange for those who design, build, operate and maintain mission-critical enterprise information infrastructures. The not-for-profit organization seeks to promote dialogue among industry professionals to address the many challenges facing owners and operators of these facilities. Visitors are invited to come by Booth 16 to learn more about the VYCON kinetic energy storage technology.