RUSSIA: A large Russian power plant vulnerable to main supply interruptions is now equipped with VACON® NXP DC/DC Converters for industrial DC backup. The system ensures uninterrupted power plant operation during even the briefest of supply voltage drops.

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Industrial DC backup for boiler fans
Using water-cooled drives in a “step down – step up” configuration with medium voltage motors, ART and Danfoss Russia developed an industrial DC backup system to ensure reliable operation even during voltage drops in the mains.
The powerful 1.2 MW system is also known as an uninterruptable motor drive (UMD) system and uses two 690 V air-cooled VACON® NXP DC/DC Converters.
A series of 1200 kW boiler fans supply up to 10 seconds operation in the event of main grid failure. A single battery storage is connected through the two separate DC/DC converters to 4 drives.

Streamlined commissioning and service
This solution is streamlined, comprising only a few elements, simple connections, and integrated Danfoss
application inside, to ensure simple commissioning and service procedures.
ART offers a range of industrial DC backup systems known as uninterruptable motor drives (UMDs).
These UMDs are flexible because they cater to
- different topologies
- different types of AC drive
- different energy storage technologies
- diverse layouts
- the use of existing batteries if desired
The Automation of Resource-saving Technologies engineering center, known as ART, is located in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The team comprises 25 employees and has a long history of cooperation with Danfoss, stretching back to 1999.
ART offers engineering design of AC drives and automation systems for low- and medium-voltage applications, uninterruptable motor drive (UMD) systems, and active filters for use in harmonics and reactive power
compensation, as well as maintenance and repair services.
Its business areas include power generation, oil and gas, and marine and offshore industries. As of 2019, ART has completed more than 700 drive automation system installations.

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