Solid State Energy Storage and Management System
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Abstract
Systems and methods for energy storage and management may be useful for a variety of applications, including launch devices. A system can include a direct current (DC) bus configured to operate within a predetermined range of voltages. The system can also include an array comprising a plurality of ultra-capacitors connected to the DC bus and configured to supply the DC bus with energy. The system can further include an input configured to receive energy from a power grid, wherein the power grid is configured to supply fewer than 250 amps of power. The system can additionally include an output configured to supply more than 250 amps of power. The system can also include a controller configured to control charging and discharging of the array of ultra-capacitors and configured to control the DC bus to remain within the predetermined range of voltages.
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21 Claims
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1-20. -20. (canceled)
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21. A system, comprising:
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a direct current (DC) bus; an input to the DC bus configured to receive power from a power source; an output configured to supply power to an alternating current (AC) power supply for operating one or more motors that drive a vehicle; an array of ultra-capacitors connected to the DC bus and configured to continuously receive power from the DC bus during operation of the vehicle, wherein the array of ultra-capacitors are connected to the output and configured to provide power to the output; and a controller configured to control the charging and discharging of the array of ultra-capacitors.
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