Project overview
To push our first generation of rectifiers to the limit, a V1 prototype was subjected to an intensive real-world endurance test. The system was installed in an outdoor enclosure directly adjacent to an active tramway.
Field Test V0 Rectifier: Maximum Reliability Under Extreme Conditions
The Result
The rectifier completed the test without failures. Control algorithms, power electronics, and thermal protection operated within specified design tolerances.
Second Milestone
Dynamic Environment: Proximity to the tramway introduced constant vibrations and The movement of nearby trams introduces stray currents into the protected structure, causing significant fluctuations in the measured reference potential.
First Milestone
Extreme Heat: Internal cabinet temperatures reached up to 73 °C during hot summer days.
Key Challenges
Project overview
Following initial testing, the V1 Final production unit was deployed at Heeswijk-Dinther
First Field Deployment: V1 Final Rectifier (Heeswijk-Dinther)
Key Specifications & Features
Objective 1
Suitable for fully off-grid DC operation using a battery bank charged by solar panels and/or a wind turbine.
Objective 2
Remote Monitoring: Integrated remote monitoring for real-time diagnostics and performance tracking.
Objective 3
Final Hardware Revision: Includes thermal, and control optimizations Implementing the lessons learned from the prototype and developing it into a Final Series product for validation.
Operational Status
The installation was completed successfully. Remote monitoring confirms output voltage, conversion efficiency, and operating potential reference parameters.