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Typical Application of SuperCell-5816
SMALL UPS SYSTEMS
A supercapacitor bank in an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system is primarily used for short-term, high-power backup during momentary power outages or while backup generators start up. They are not intended for long- term power supply but excel in applications requiring immediate, reliable power transfer and frequent charge/discharge cycles.
Advantages
- Instantaneous Response: Supercapacitors can deliver full power almost instantly, which is crucial for critical applications where even a few milliseconds of power loss is problematic. Hence the Supercapacitor bank is ideally suited for this role compared to batteries.
- Long Life and Low Maintenance: They have a lifespan of 10-15 years or over one million charge/discharge cycles, virtually eliminating the need for regular maintenance or replacement required by batteries. Hence the Supercapacitor bank is ideally suited for this role compared to batteries.
- Temperature Stability: Supercapacitors operate effectively over a much wider temperature range than batteries and do not pose a thermal runaway risk. Hence the Supercapacitor bank is ideally suited for this role compared to batteries.
- Environmental Friendliness: They do not contain harmful chemicals or heavy metals like lead-acid batteries, making them easier to recycle and dispose of responsibly. Hence the Supercapacitor bank is ideally suited for this role compared to batteries.
