WIMA double layer capacitors with capacitances up to 3000 Farad

Double layer capacitors with capacitances up to 3000 Farad developed by WIMA are outstandingly suitable for energy storage where charge or discharge of high loads at a short time is needed. They are available as WIMA SuperCap C with cylindrical case or as WIMA SuperCap R with rectangular case. SuperCaps are cascaded to so-called modules to meet the operating voltage required by the application.

Compared to conventional battery or charger solutions they are maintenance-free and are relatively low in weight, thus usage in isolated systems, e.g. inaccessible areas, is unproblematic above all since they are resistant to high temperature changes, too.

Due to their low ESR SuperCaps can be loaded with very high currents for a short time. Damage by overload is excluded as long as the permissible cell voltage is observed. When properly handled a life time of more than 10 years may be achieved. Due to the capacitor construction the SuperCap can be loaded with more than 500,000 charge/discharge cycles with a power efficiency of clearly more than 90%.

SuperCap modules are e.g. used in slip control units of major wind power plants, for micro-turbine starters, for speeding of fuel cells, starting of large V16 or V24 cylinder motors of railway or vessel drives, energy storage in conjunction with photovoltaic units or for recuperation of braking energy in the automotive field.

For more information on the full range of WIMA products available from Anglia please call +44 (0)1945 474747 or email info@anglia.com

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