UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD · Awarded contract
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Supply of 360kW Multi-Source Bi-Directional Converter to University of Sheffield

Awarded 30 Oct 2019

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Awarded30 Oct 2019
Value£118,343.00
RegionYorkshire and The Humber
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 7y ago1d term
Awarded 30 Oct 2019Expired 31 Oct 2019

The University of Sheffield awarded a contract to Power Supply Projects Limited for the supply of a 360kW multi-source bi-directional DC/DC converter, including DC breaker, DC contactor, 90kW dump resistor, protection devices, and busbars.

The converter is intended for research on electrically powered rail transport systems and electric road vehicles, supported by EPSRC funding, to store electric energy and model reduced energy demand.

The contract value was £118,343.

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