Power Systems & Controls' NB is a battery-operated rotary uninterruptible power supply (RUPS) system designed to provide the same proven power protection as our battery-backed rotary UPS systems (MC Series and XC Series) without need and cost associated with battery. The core of the NB series is the extended power module of the flywheel. The flywheel converts the rotational energy into mechanical energy, which is then stored to bridge the power gap if the normal power supply fails. The PS & C Steering Wheel Uninterruptible Power Supply was developed to start the backup engine generator and continuously provide continuous electrical power to the critical load. The Rotary UPS Flywheel comes in individual modules, as well as parallel systems for complete N + X redundancy.
As data centers, manufacturing and other facilities seek to increase the quality and reliability of power, they face a variety of UPS systems. There are some types of UPS units that are on the market today, including static UPS systems that can be coupled with a steering wheel or battery system.
Since only about 6% of three-phase UPS systems on the market are flywheel UPS systems, the technology behind the units may not be understood. However, there has been steady growth in the steering wheel storage market as technology has improved.
A flywheel is essentially a rotating mass that rotates at incredible revolutions per minute (RPM). This rotating disk is typically housed in the vacuum to reduce drag and is used to convert kinetic energy to produce DC power. This can provide power conditioning and runtime in the event of a power outage.