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News about our power electronic products

• Delivering lunch and knowledge to marine system integrators

  Do you and your team need more information about the latest maritime power electronics solutions? But are you also short on time? We offer specific lunch & learn sessions at your location.

  

• Astrolkwx Power Women present our Powerhouses

  Our power women Anju, Elise and Ilse present three of our powerhouses for DC power grids. The XLHV supercapacitor, solid-state DC breaker and liquid cooled rectifier.

  

• Lloyd’s Register Marine Product Type Approval for Solid-State DC breaker Range

  We are pleased to announce that our range of 1.5 kV solid-state DC breakers, 0.35 kA to 3 kA, has received the marine product type approval from Lloyd’s Register (LR). This endorsement adds to our previously secured product type approvals from the China Classification Society (CCS) and Det Norske Veritas (DNV).

  

• Eaton’s XLHV Supercapacitor Module enhances power efficiency in energy applications

  Eaton’s XLHV Supercapacitor Module enhances power efficiency in energy applications. Provides several advantages over traditional batteries.

  

• How to select the correct air cooled heatsink

  Discover the crucial role of thermal management in (drive) systems and the often-overlooked significance of selecting the right heatsink.

  

• Astrol has acquired KWx, Dutch Power Electronics specialist

  After many years of successful collaboration, Astrol has acquired the Netherland-based KWx B.V. to strengthen its position in the maritime market. Read the full press release.

  

• IGBT-based solid-state DC breaker for marine applications

  As a system engineer or system integrator we can imagine that you might have questions about our solid-state DC breaker technology. In this article we emphasize the most important features and answer the most frequently asked questions.

  

• Danotherm high power resistors

  Our high power resistors are used in connection with power electronics equipment and frequency converters for motor control. Danotherm specializes in power resistors for maritime and hybrid bus and truck applications.

  

• 3kA DC breaker short circuit test

  Please check out our short circuit test of the 3kA DC breaker switch under full load conditions at the high-voltage test lab of Astrol Electronic AG in Switzerland.

  

• Safe and efficient onboard DC power systems

  We present the advantages and necessity of our Astrol DC breakers when it comes to protecting and supporting future-proof onboard DC power systems.

  

• Anysolar high efficiency solar cells for handheld or remote applications

  Anysolar's high efficiency, ruggadized monocrystalline solar cells are extremely suitable for application in high demanding environments.

  

• Ultra-fast solid-state breakers for interconnection of DC and AC systems

  In this case study we describe how solid-state breakers are the solution to fault protection of modern haevy marine electrical power systems.

  

• DC breaker receives CCS marine type approval

  Our series of DC breakers has received the marine product type approval from the China Classification Society (CCS). TWith the CCS type approval, we cover an important part of the market since China is by far the biggest ship-producing country.

  

• KWx acquired by Astrol Electronic AG

  Read the press release about the acquisition of KWx by Astrol Electronic AG. We will strengthen our position as a power electronics solution provider and distributor of A brands.

  

• Energy storage for charging and discharging systems

  The advantages of Eatons maintenance-free supercapacitors: they can be applied as the sole energy storage system or in combination with batteries to optimize costs and lifetime.

  

• 3kA DC breaker receives DNV type approval

  Astrolkwx announces that the Astrol 3 kA solid-state DC breaker switch has received the official DNV marine product type approval.

  

• 1.5 kV solid-state DC breaker receives DNV-GL type approval

  To enable maximum DC grid protection and to enable close bus operation, Astrol and KWx developed a series of DNV type approved DC breakers.

  

• Sustainable traction industry: the road ahead

  Download the free case study about the road towards a sustainable traction industry and the important role of power electronics.

  

• Brake resistors for electrical bus and truck transport

  An electrical brake, basically a resistor, is maintenance free and there is no wear (when correctly dimensioned). It is very reliable and, compared to battery capacity, cost effective.