American Superconductor's approach is based on a detailed needs assessment undertaken jointly with the customer. Based on the information developed in this thorough analytical process, a determination is reached whether SMES is an applicable system. The SMES solution is custom-designed on the basis of this detailed system analysis with the capability of being upgraded as the plant load changes. In a plastics extrusion facility where power quality problems caused costly productivity losses, the installation of a SMES system enabled plant managers to increase output from existing lines so dramatically that a major capital expansion was avoided altogether. System response is superior to all other forms of stored energy.
Systems are compact and easy to site.
Voltage sags can disrupt the operation of variable speed drives and induction motors with disastrous consequences. Instantly find out how much money momentary power instability can cost your company by following the next few short forms. This model requires Netscape 4.0 or Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher. Under the terms of the agreement, GE has the right to sell American Superconductor's industrial PQ-SMES systems to certain of GE's global industrial accounts.