Supercapacitor Energy Storages in Hybrid Power Supplies for Frequency-Controlled Electric Drives: Review of Topologies and Automatic Control Systems

This article provides an overview of the use supercapacitor energy storage systems in adjustable AC drives for various purposes. The structures power section combined (hybrid) supplies vehicle electric (hybrid vehicles and public transport vehicles) general-purpose industrial grade (cranes, freight, passenger lifts) are given. review focuses on problems inherent conventional solutions adopted implementation section, as well effect that can be obtained when using controlled drives. topologies reversible DC/DC converters devices considered with a comparative assessment their advantages disadvantages, areas application. paper automatic control devices. composition principles regulating variables, types regulators used, criteria setting regulation analysed.