Danfoss Editron
Danfoss Editron
EDITRON is the world’s most sophisticated electric drivetrain system, designed, manufactured and delivered by Danfoss Editron.
Our unique approach delivers maximum efficiency, reduced size and weight, and continual improvements for customers.
Our sophisticated software controls and optimizes each individual component of an electric or hybrid drivetrain. This leads to much more intelligent management of power distribution.
Our unique EDITRON system is suitable for hybrid and electric systems. It has been designed from the ground up to ensure maximum efficiency at real-world load speeds. The software-based approach allows for greater intelligent management of power distribution, delivering superior performance in even the most demanding situations. Our platform makes system integration quick and easy including handling monitoring, diagnostics and set-up.
While the system is compact and lightweight, it is engineered for harsh operating conditions in heavy-duty applications. A high tolerance to shocks and vibrations means excellent reliability, while all the components are liquid-cooled, guaranteeing reliability. This is throughout a wide ambient temperature range and broad set of environments. All of this directly results in a significantly longer lifespan than traditional hydraulic machines.
The EDITRON system is comprised of components designed in-house with high IP-classes. In the marine, off-highway and transportation markets it uses synchronous reluctance assisted permanent magnet technology on machines up to 1MW. While in the renewables sector the system runs on permanent magnet technology on machines over 1MW.
EDITRON marine system benefits
- Lower fuel consumption
- Reduced CO2 and small particle emissions
- Space and weight savings
- Quick and easy installation
- Lower maintenance costs
- Less noise
- Improved passenger experience
EDITRON transportation system benefits
- Lower fuel/energy consumption
- Reduced CO2 and small particle emissions
- Space and weight savings
- Improved handling and drive performance
- Higher efficiency
- Less audible noise
- Lower maintenance costs
Danfoss EDITRON systems now include UQM Technologies, which will be integrated into the product portfolio. In the meanwhile check the products at www.uqm.com
EDITRON off-highway system benefits
- Lower fuel/energy consumption
- Reduced CO2 and small particle emissions
- Space and weight savings
- Improved handling and drive performance
- Higher efficiency
- Less audible noise
- Lower maintenance costs
EDITRON renewables system benefits
- Higher efficiency
- Reduced noise, weight and size compared to traditional machinery
- Reduced CO2 and small particle emissions
- No gearbox needed
- Versatile and easily adaptable to customers’ requirements
Serial hybrid system
Serial hybrid is a system where power is changed from mechanical power to electrical power then back to mechanical power. There where the power is needed. This means there is a generator connected to the ICE (internal combustion engine). The electric motors are connected to the load (wheels, propulsion, hydraulic pump etc.), inverters controlling both generators and motors. In addition, there is energy storage (battery, supercapacitor) connected between the generator and load.
In this kind of system, the ICE can run independently of the load. It can run at constant speed at optimum operation point when power is needed. Then on light load it can be run on idle or even shut down completely. This kind of operation is made possible with the energy storage that buffers the load need from the diesel. Both peak loads and start up power can be fed from the energy storage unit.
The generator that is connected to the ICE can be used also as a motor allowing start/stop functionality.
Parallel hybrid system
In parallel hybrid systems there is one electric machine that acts as either a generator or motor. This depends on the operation point. This machine is connected to the ICE and the load is connected to the ICE/generator pair. The electric machine is connected to energy storage by the inverter. The inverter controls when the energy storage is charged (generator) and discharged (motor).
This energy storage unit can be used to support the ICE. In situations when the load is higher, reducing the load and load peaks handled by the ICE. It then recharges when the ICE load is lower.
Full electric system
Full electric system consists of energy storage, electric machines running the load (wheels, hydraulic pump, propulsion, etc.) and inverters controlling the electric machine. Energy storage is usually charged from the grid and used to feed the load in question. The inverter is used to control the electric machine running the load.
In full electric systems all the loads are electrically driven. Energy recovery is possible from electrical braking or other deceleration functions.
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Case studies
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Taipei buses driving the electrical bus revolutionThe city Taipai in Taiwan turned to Danfoss Editron. Asking them to power their first line of all-electric bus line with Editron's drivetrain system. With this system the buses have no emissions and can run over 260km at full capacity and 300km when empty.
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The future of underground mining vehicles is here
Hermann Paus Maschinenfabrik GmbH (Paus) is a producer of specialist machines and vehicles for the mining and tunneling sectors. Paus has developed a fully-electric MinCa 5.1 off-highway vehicle, which is powered by our EDITRON drivetrain system.
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Finland’s oldest ferry goes all-electric
Danfoss Editron supplied a zero-emission electric drivetrain system for Finland's oldest ferry. The Föri ferry replaced the diesel engine with electrical one, recognizing the need for cleaner, more efficient vessel.
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Danfoss electrifying excavators
Transforming diesel-powered excavators into full electric earth moving machines. This is key in meeting the Norwegian government’s new policy on zero emission construction sites.
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Steadfast commitment to sustainable forestry
Logset, a Finnish forest machine manufacturer, partners with Danfoss Editron to develop the most powerful forest machine in the world without compromising the integrity of the harvested trees.
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Danfoss powers Asia’s first E-ferry in Taiwan
Replacing diesel with electricity - an efficient and cost-effective solution for reducing ferry emissions.
News
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Danfoss expands line of modern, durable displays with 10- and 12-inch optionsWednesday, October 9, 2019
We are adding larger screen options to our new family of displays designed to bring modern features and extreme durability to the mobile off-highway cab experience. The DM1000 (with a 10-inch display) and the DM1200 (with a 12-inch display) series displays join the DM430E series display, adding new high-end features to the DM display line.
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Danfoss Power Solutions awarded at T50 Summit of World Construction Machinery Industry 2019Friday, September 20, 2019
At the Awards Ceremony of the T50 Summit of World Construction Machinery Industry 2019, the Danfoss developed Electrical Controlled Road Roller Solutions and the Segmented Intelligent Flow Sharing System (SIFS) Solutions won the 2019 Annual Parts and Components and Application Awards.
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Beijing Miyun water reservoirTuesday, September 10, 2019
Beijing Miyun water reservoir welcomes two emission-free vessels to operate in this artificial lake. These vessels will help testing water quality and engineering processes on the reservoir.
Danfoss Editron
Danfoss Editron is taking fuel savings and energy efficiency to the next level. We specialize in hybrid and electric powertrain systems for marine, off-highway and commercial transport markets. Our mission is to end pollution through electrification.