Elevator traction machine with energy storage device

How to recover energy from elevator systems?

Energy recovery from elevators’ systems is proposed. Energy storage using supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries is implemented. Bidirectional power flow is controlled to use the stored energy as auxiliary supply to the load without exchanging with the grid. Emergency energy level is maintained and used in automatic rescue situation.

Can energy efficient elevator systems save energy?

Both proposed systems offered emergency rescue features in addition to storing the regenerated energy from the elevator. Savings up to 20% of consumed energy in an “already” energy efficient elevator system is achieved through the proposed power sharing control strategy.

Which energy storage devices can be embedded on elevators?

Among the wide range of energy storage devices, only three are mature enough and well suited to be embedded on Elevators (i.e., batteries, supercapacitors and flywheels). Batteries have the best energy density, but a bad power density and provide slow dynamic cycles (more than 100 s).

Why is energy recovery important in elevators & auxiliary power supply systems?

Energy recovery in elevators’ systems is vital to achieve higher efficiency. Leaps in power electronics industry enables complex and tight control algorithms for energy recovery and harvesting. Energy recovery and auxiliary power supply system is proposed and analyzed in this manuscript.

What is a reliable and high power quality elevator system?

In , a reliable, energy efficient and high power quality elevator system was proposed. The proposed elevator system consists of an ultra-capacitor (UC), a fuel cell (FC) and a power factor correction (PFC) circuit. A novel technique for relieving the power grid from supplying the starting inrush current is proposed.

How do Elevators work?

Elevators are vertical transport systems that move people or materials between the floors or levels of a structure. All elevators include a cab or platform that moves along rails located within a shaft and are powered by one or more motors.