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SiC based rectifier - Hydra 1.1

High power 1MW rectifier for electrolyzers

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Meet the highest efficient rectifier with the lowest THDi (Total Harmonic Distortion).

The Hydra with its high frequency switching SiC (Silicon Carbon) MOSFET transistors redefines power electronics.

It's 1MW power racks can be scaled up to 24MW without any need for additonal statcom or filter installations. 

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  • Efficiency , Lowest Cost of Hydrogen

    Because of the SiC (silicon carbide) MOSFET transistors higher switching frequencies can be used resulting in lower power losses

  • Lowest THDi

    THDi < 1% results in gridstability without the need for additional statcoms or filters

  • Power factor > 0.99

    Lower line losses, less reactive power compensation needed

  • Scalable up to 24 MW

    Less switchgear and transformers needed

  • Smallest footprint

    Low commisioning and transport costs

  • Noise level < 70dB

    System can also be used in comunities, no soundproofing needed

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Features

  • Efficiency 98.6%
  • Wide voltage range 0-1400VDC
  • High current 0-2000Amps
  • 1MW power rack
  • Low THDi < 2%
  • Power factor > 0.99
  • Small footprint 1MW/m2
  • Water cooled

Benefits

  • Lowest cost of hydrogen

    Euro efficiency of 98.6% because of the SiC technology

  • No need for special transformers

    SiC technology does not need pulse transformers, nor tap changers because the output can be controlled between 0-1500VDC

  • Low commisioning cost

    High powerdensity means less commisioning and lower transport costs

  • No need for statcoms and filter installations

    Because of the high Power Factor and the low THDi there is no need for additional grid stabilization

Markets & industries

  • Energy & infrastructure

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    Generating green Hydrogen from Green surplus Engergy

Technical specifications

Model Hydra 1.1
Max. Output power (MW) 1
Output DC voltage range (Vdc) 0-1400
Output DC Current range (A) 0-2000
Dimensions width x depth x height (mm) 1200 x 680 x 2160
Input AC voltage (Vac) 690
Low THDi (5) <1
EMC filter included in system (CISPR11)
External harmonics filter Not required
PF compensation banks Not required
Euro efficiency (%) 98.5
Peak efficiency (%) 98.6
DC current ripple RMS(%) <1
Power factor >0.99
Power factor control range (leading /lagging) 0.45-1
Topology Multilevel, high frequency SiC based
Environmental conditions Indoor (pollution degree2, non-condensing)
Functional safety SiL 2 rated safe shutdown (SiL 3 with external safety system)
Cooling method water cooled
Ambient temperature (°C) 40
Communication interface Rj45 Modbus/TCP/IP
Standards IEC & UL/CE (other standards on request)

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