Im looking into the possibility of getting a 48v supercapacitor for a project.
This capacitor is rated 165F @ 48.6v
I would like to work out how to convert this value to something more familiar like 48.6v @ ???AH
Can this be done???
The load put on this capacitor will be 48v @ 2A continuous. I need to get an idea of how long it will last from fully charged and also how long it would take to recharge.
Why are you wanting to use a capacitor instead of a battery? - a battery will be a fraction of the cost, a fraction of the size, and FAR out perform it.
I was looking into the use of this capacitor because they are faster to recharge than a battery, also the battery i was going to use was a lifepo4 battery, it would cost somewhere in the region of £1000 to build and that battery can be recharged in about 15mins.
Thats why i was looking at this particular capacitor.
forgot to add, although cheaper, i dont want to use lead acid batteries for this particular application. The system im building has to be as close to ZERO maintainence as possible.
forgot to add, although cheaper, i dont want to use lead acid batteries for this particular application. The system im building has to be as close to ZERO maintainence as possible.
In my experience of super-capacitors they are anything but 'zero maintainance', with fairly limited life times, usually less than you would expect from lead acid batteries.
What is the application anyway?, and is voltage regualtion at all important? - I presume you checked the discharge graphs I mentioned?.
Im still waiting on the prices for them, i think i remember seeing them a while back for £600-£700
Nigel i looked at the graphs, i dont think they will be able to do what i want after reading through the thread that blueroom posted.
The application is my Bio Hydrogen generator.
Most of the electronics are well underway now, and nearly all of the mechanics are done, just ironing out a few bits and pieces. To start i will run it off the mains and see what its taking, then build a battery pack to suit it.
Yes, I read it a well, interesting that their reliability seems to be even lower than I thought.
The application is my Bio Hydrogen generator.
Most of the electronics are well underway now, and nearly all of the mechanics are done, just ironing out a few bits and pieces. To start i will run it off the mains and see what its taking, then build a battery pack to suit it.