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Introduction
Aerospace
Burst power for satellites
Military based applications
Why supercapacitors are ideal for these fields
Introduction
It's no surprise that supercapacitors have found applications in these fields as well. Aerospace and defense are amongst the first industries to adopt supercapacitor technologies. Now being used in applications ranging from military vehicles to space travel, the usage of supercapacitors are gaining popularity fast, with no foreseeable stopping in the near future.
Aerospace
Satellite technology and space travel have since employed supercapacitors. The aerospace industry requires numerous necessities for technologies, including low-weight, high-performance, and can tolerate large temperature variations and radiation. The need to keep in mind the Power-To-Weight ratio becomes crucial, as sending even 1 pound to space can cost as much as 9000 Euros. Supercapacitors easily meet these conditions, and thus, are ideal technologies for the aerospace industry.
Burst Power for Satellites
When satellites are unable to access solar energy, they need to rely on stored energy, a task that utilizes lithium ion batteries. Batteries tend to be slow to charge and discharge, can easily lose lots of energy via heat, and require frequent replacements. As ultracapacitors charge almost instantaneously, deliver significantly more power than batteries, and are light-weight they are the preferred technology used. Ultracapacitors are used in tasks such as adjusting antennae and moving solar arrays, all the while reducing the weight and room required for energy storage.
Military-based Applications
The military has become a testing ground for many commonly used technologies seen in many industries today, such as the automotive industry. Here, supercapacitors can play a huge role in regards to leading engineering achievements, ranging from vehicle performance to efficiency.
- Space is a hostile environment
Supercapacitors utilize a resistance to extreme temperatures and radiation to get the job done.
Why supercapacitors are ideal for these fields
- The cost of maintenance
With the ability to undergo millions of cycles without significant reductions to performance, ultracapacitors rarely need to be replaced.
- The importance of weight management
High-power and low weight means that supercapacitors can do a lot of heavy lifting, reducing the amount of weight on the ship and saving room needed for energy storage.
- Minimal weight and maximum power output
Leapool's supercapacitors are capable of delivering 60 times more power for weight than lithium ion batteries. Ours specifically also has a higher power and energy density in comparison to other brands currently on the market.
Leapool's supercapacitors are capable of delivering 60 times more power for weight than lithium ion batteries. Ours specifically also has a higher power and energy density in comparison to other brands currently on the market.
- Crucial fuel efficiency
Leapool's supercapacitors have 98% efficiencies, considerably higher than most energy storage technologies.
Leapool's supercapacitors have 98% efficiencies, considerably higher than most energy storage technologies.