By Surbhi JainApr 25 2022Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc.
In an article recently published in the open-access journal Energies, researchers discussed the utility of flow batteries as a source for an autonomous power supply system.
Study: Source for Autonomous Power Supply System Based on Flow Battery. Image Credit: Sergii Chernov/Shutterstock.com
Background
When a facility requires an uninterrupted power supply, two independent power supply sources are usually employed to assure reliability. The system includes an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) or an automated transfer switch (ATS) to an alternate network, which allows for a smooth transition to the backup power line during the main source’s outage. To accomplish this, energy storage devices such as supercapacitors, batteries, mechanical energy storage devices, and others are installed in the UPS.
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