epc - the next generation of power
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The Next Generation of PowerJohn Bryan, VP of Commercial ApplicationsEPC Power Corp.Poway, CA424.258.4572 [email protected]
Microgrids, Solar, and Storage for Smart Grids and Transportation
Mission
We provide OEMs and SIs (System Integrators) with a competitive advantage within their own markets by enabling
tailored power electronics systems.
We do this by developing equipment which enables customized solutions, freeing SIs and OEMs from the generic
equipment which is available on the market today.
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Power Electronics?Used in a variety of applications:
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Converting DC to AC to connect battery banks to the utility grid
Converting AC (grid) to DC to charge a vehicle, or controlling a high-speed traction motor
EPC Grid Converter
Battery Bank
EPC Converter
Battery Bank
for Industrial, Transportation, and Energy Storage industries. Our inverters convert DC to DC, DC to AC, or even AC to AC.
4DC to DC
DC to AC
AC to AC
EPC makes power conversion products
BackgroundEPC was founded in 2010, with a mission to be
wholly focused on the development and production of engineered power electronics systems at greater
than 100kW (130HP).
From inception, the company has focused on building its core technology to gain leverage in
diverse market segments.
EPC was “boot-strapped” and primarily funded by its customers and has grown to multiple markets and
product lines.
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EPC Power – Power Conversion Equipment
CNG in Trucks / Buses Industrial Drives
Solar to GridVehicle to Nanogrid
Military Microgrid
Energy Recovery for RailMarine Diesels to Microgrid
Automotive Drives
Selected Product Lines
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DG-LC12/3 – EPC’s LC12/3 line provides 3-wire control for the highest power applications. 30v – 1250v DC input is provided across the top 2 terminals. The LC12/3-5 can manage up to 500kW of power and the LC12/3-7 can provide up to 700kW in the same form factor.
MG-LC12/6 - EPC’s LC12/6 line provides 4-wire control with two DC inputs for microgrid power applications. 30v – 1250v DC input is provided across the top 2 terminals or two on the front. The LC12/3-5 can provide 4 quadrant control of up to 130kW of power and the LC12/6-7 can provide up to 165kW in the same form factor.
DCDC-LC12/6 – EPC’s DCDC converter can provide up to 580kW of DC power per modules. The highly configureable unit is highly reliable for critical operations and has even eliminated internal fans for our liquid cooled units.
RS-11 & RS-12 – EPC’s automotive grade drivetrian inverters has been designed for IP67 environmental protection and thus can operate within up to 9 feet of water. The unit is ideal for Class 3 – Class 8 truck drivetrain controls.
V2G Export Power – EPC has packaged our MG-LC12/6, supporting grid filters, and coolant system into a single IP67 rated container. The product is built for Class 3 Utility Bucket Trucks but works well in marine or larger truck deployments.
Industrial Waste Water Blower Controller – 200kw DFE (Diode Front End)unidirectional motor drive for controlled blowers in a waste water treatment facility.
Selected Product Lines
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Centralized utility control systems are unable to respond to sub-cycle
local energy dynamics.
Grid management is shifting to automated real-time reactive
control of distributed systems with multiple owners.
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Distributed Technology Enables the ‘Smart Grid’
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Digital equipment acts as a “power gateway.” By processing power through converters, high-power systems become fully internet-addressable & computer-
controllable.
This both enables the smart grid and increases energy efficiency.
(Smart) inverters are the brain or voice of distributed systems.EPC Power’s systems are all “smart grid enabled” by design.
System Size Correlates with Efficiency & Cost
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or?
500 kW 500 kW
LC12/3
EPC’s LC12/3 system efficiency
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Efficiency comparison Ideal & EPCCompetition is >96% efficient vs EPC’s 98% efficient
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Grid storage converters normally operate at 10%7% efficiency improvement per conversionRequires two convertions (charge & invert)
Efficiency comparison Princeton & EPC
>96.25% efficient
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EPCPrinceton
FacilitiesEPC has over 15,000 square feet of office, lab, and manufacturing space in Poway CA. EPC has the latest in test and acquisition equipment, and the facility is also equipped with the requisite power for development and testing of high power conversion systems. EPC has California and Alabama based contract manufacturers that are capable of both low and high volume product runs. These CM's are certified for industrial and military production.
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The Next Generation of PowerJohn Bryan, VP of Commercial ApplicationsEPC Power Corp.Poway, CA424.258.4572 [email protected]
Microgrids, Solar, and Storage for Smart Grids and Transportation