Saft, a global designer and manufacturer of advanced technology batteries for industry, has been awarded a contract by Crim Sales & Engineering. Under the contract, Saft has already delivered nearly 30 lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery systems to provide traditional power generating units deployed at a major Southeast utility with critical backup for process controls.
Crim Sales & Engineering was the first United States Standby customer to utilise Saft’s battery technology, IntensiumFlex, in their AC/DC UPS power supply. This specific power supply was custom designed with Saft’s battery solution for a major Southeast Utility. The IntensiumFlex range of Li-ion solutions for industry offers utility end users significant advantages including internal continuous monitoring.
Saft’s intelligent IntensiumFlex Li-ion battery technology based on proven Synerion modules will produce a highly reliable modular AC/DC power supply. These batteries allow operating and alarm parameters to be continuously monitored. The IntensiumFlex system provides increased efficiency by decreasing installation, start-up and operating costs as well as minimising the amount of necessary preventive maintenance.
The IntensiumFlex battery technology, delivered by Saft, will provide a nominal voltage of 125 Vdc backup power for a mix of AC and DC loads. The system has a total nominal power rating of 7.5 kW in two-hour modular backup increments and has an energy content of 15 kWh.
Each Saft IntensiumFlex system is equipped with two parallel strings, each comprised of five modules in series with a battery management module (BMM). The entire battery is managed by a master battery management module (MBMM). The battery utilises Crim Sales & Engineering’s advanced switch mode power conversion system to back up a major Southeast Utility’s AC and DC loads.
“The agreement with Crim Sales & Engineering highlights a continued demand for Saft’s IntensiumFlex technology as a reliable and efficient solution for utility customers. The Saft IntensiumFlex solution provides a system with 3X the energy density requiring 1/3 the space allowing the critical scrubbers to continue operating for longer periods than traditional battery technology,” said John Adeimy, vice president sales & marketing, Saft America. “Saft’s dedication to advancing Li-ion technology for the utility industry will bring cost-savings to end-users. We are appreciative of the opportunity to continue our mutually beneficial relationship with Crim Sales & Engineering and look forward to growing our presence in the utility marketplace.”
The IntensiumFlex system has the potential to generate significant growth in the US utility markets in the future.
