Crane Applications
- Improved Fuel Savings In Diesel RTG and RMG Cranes
- Reduced NOx,THC and PM Emissions
- Enhanced system response
- Reduced Noise
- Reduced Generator Set Wear And Tear
In shipyards and rail yards, a mobile crane can load or remove a container in about a minute. Up until now, that minute has been an expensive one in terms of fuel used—and a risky one in terms of emissions released. In both areas, VYCON offers a chance to achieve significant savings with flywheel technology.
Mobile cranes get their power from an on-board diesel generator set, which provides the required voltage and frequency to variable-speed AC motors by way of an inverter. During lift cycles, peak power is drawn from the generator. During lowering and braking, all regenerated power is sent to a resistor bank where it’s dissipated. Ideally, that energy should be recaptured, but there’s been no way to efficiently do so—until now.
VYCON’s high recycling capabilities optimize diesel generator operation by storing energy during lowering cycles (regeneration) and quickly releasing this regenerated energy for lift cycles. The transitions are seamless and instantaneous. The fuel savings are significant—and so is the reduction of emissions.
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