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What happens when the RTG crane is shutdown? Does the REGEN system maintain stored energy?

April 26, 2017Crane energy happens maintain regen RTG shutdown stored system

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What happens when the RTG crane is shutdown? Does the REGEN system maintain stored energy?

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The VYCON REGEN system will consume its own generated power to maintain the magnetic bearings activated. This feature will allow for the flywheel system to slow down in speed until 0 rpm is reached. Typically, it will take 1.5 hours to reach 0 speed from full operating speed.