Quartus DC Charging System Product Overview
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Quartus System – What Is It?
Quartus Technologies Inc. offers the first complete, personal, automated, power-station-in-a-box in North America – The Quartus DC Charging System. Assembled to your specific requirements – just electricity (Q1), electricity & hot water (Q2), electricity, hot water & heat (Q3), or electricity, hot water, heat & air conditioning (Q4) – to provide your home, cottage, business, farm or any other application with safe, environmentally-friendly, quality power. A Quartus DC Charging System is complete independence from the utility “grid”. However, Quartus DC Charging Systems also provide an excellent solution for applications that are within utility-serviced areas. Quartus Hybrid Systems also offer the option of selling power back to the grid! How’s that for Return on Investment?
There is no necessity for planning electrical usage around the utility-provider’s time table. You are the utilityprovider! And because you do not add to the demand on the power grid, Quartus DC Charging Systems are also good for the environment.
Quartus DC Charging Systems are the only ‘off-grid’ system that can provide 100% of your energy requirements. Quartus DC Charging Systems are ideal for: • new construction • new and retrofitting older homes • cottages • apartment or business complexes where landlord can also be utility supplier • agricultural or business operations that cannot be without power • remote establishments where utility service is not currently available • unmanned telecommunication towers Landlord and utility provider. • recreational and municipal buildings • rooftop applications Quartus DC Charging Systems are based on 20 years …and so much more! Where ever quality electricity is experience (since 1979) designing and building DC required, Quartus Technologies Inc. offers the perfect generators, inverters, SMART monitoring and renewable solution. energy systems. Manufacture of these micro-cogeneQuartus DC Charging Systems reduce energy costs 30-60%. The real value in a Quartus DC Charging System is no longer being at the mercy of the rising costs of “purchased electricity”. And no SMART meters!
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ration (air-conditioning, heating, and electrical power generation) systems has been increasingly successful over the last decade. After years of being available to military and large industry, Quartus DC Charging Systems are now available to anyone that wants to be in control of their energy requirements and costs.
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Quartus System – What Is It? Quartus DC Charging Systems are Packaged Co-Generation Systems The primary components are pre-packaged in the factory. All components are built into a superior rust-resistant metal container. Q1 System enclosures are about the same size as an upright freezer. Q2, Q3 and Q4 Systems come in an R-20 insulated, walk-in shelter. Both enclosures make transport, delivery and installation much less expensive than other alternative energy solutions. The all-in-a-box system also makes hookup less expensive since all labour can be performed by local plumbing and electrical contractors. Site permits are easily obtained.
QUARTUS Power Generation Fuel Tank or Natural Gas A.1 - Electricity
Engine
B.2 - Thermal Glycol StorageTank
A.2 - Battery A.3 - Inverter A.4 - AC Outlet
B.3 Hot Water
B.3a - Space Heating Ducting
Quartus DC Charging Systems consist of reciprocating engine with PMA alternator technology, battery bank, inverter, thermally-activated technology (such as a heat-exchange unit), and SMART monitoring.
B.3b Radiant Flooring
Basic components of a pre-packaged Quartus DC Charging Systems2 are:
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Monitoring Diagram based on Q2 & Q3 Systems
• Engine with PMA Alternator • Battery Bank
This diagram shows how the components of the Quartus DC Charging System work together.
• Inverters
Quartus DC Charging System is a 3-in-1 energy delivery system working with a single source, known as co-generation. This system will generate 100% of your total electricity needs while also providing hot water and heat for your specific application.
• Heat Recovery Equipment
A Quartus DC Charging System utilizes excellent heat recovery and delivers superior kilowatt output to a system efficiency of up to 85%. Other alternative energy systems – such as solar or wind – only deliver 18-25%, and require back up systems or remain “grid-tied”. Even geothermal only provides heat1 while using electricity to create circulation.
• Heat Exchangers
• Control System • SMART Monitoring • Thermal Storage Tank • Pumps • Rust-resistant Metal Enclosure For specific details on individual components, please refer to Q3 - Electricity, Hot Water & Heat brochure. A downloadable PDF is located at www.quartustechnologies.com
In warmer climates, such as the Southern US, geothermal can also provide air conditioning, which also requires electricity to circulate. A Q1 System does not contain heat recovery equipment, thermal glycol liquid storage tank, pumps or heat exchangers. Walk-in shelter also contains R20 insulation.
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Quartus System – What Is It?
Every Quartus DC Charging System will be CSA and TSSA approved before shipping. The Quartus DC Charging System was first tested using PMA alternator technology in 1992. Since then numerous organizations have performed extensive testing on our system, including the US Army. Quartus DC Charging Systems meets both Military and Belcore power applications. Test reports are available. Each Quartus DC Charging System is assembled to meet the client’s specific energy requirements by combining the appropriate natural gas, propane, bio-fuel or diesel engine with our PMA DC alternators. Quartus DC Charging Systems have been designed to incorporate state-of-the-art technologies and all exclusive tooling to meet the increased performance demand for: • Low Maintenance • Low EMI Emissions • Very High Quality Electrical Output (Pure Sine Wave) • Light Weight • Low Fuel Consumption • Low Acoustic Noise • High and Low Ambient Operation (-40° to 125° F) These performance goals have been met through an integrated engineering effort involving detailed analysis of engine, voltage regulator, field coil, magnet, stator, rotor, and diode effects on the system’s output voltage and current. Quartus DC Charging Systems are fully automated by Quartus SMART Monitoring, which gives you worry-free power. You control your energy consumption. The voltage and current generated is governed by SMART monitoring and can be adapted to suit
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buildings from the smallest home or cottage, right up to large-scale operations such as office or apartment buildings. Quartus SMART Monitoring is also available thru IP remote access, which means when you are not there, you can still monitor and control your system from any secure Internet access location. Peace of mind comes with Quartus SMART Monitoring. Low Maintenance and High Reliability 1. The unique alternator design allows us to turn the engine at low speeds, thereby extending engine life. 2. The voltage regulator has automatic two-step engine speed control. At high electrical-load demands, the regulator – through an external solenoid – automatically increases engine RPM. At low loads, the engine speed is automatically decreased. 3. The Quartus DC Charging System’s PMA alternator has no bearings, couplings, brushes, slip rings or rotating fields. There are no alternator parts to wear. 4. The entire alternator assembly is vacuum-dipped and baked with a polyester coating. This seals all metal surfaces from corrosion making it resistant even to salt and UV damage. 5. There are no electronic parts (diodes, etc.) or electrical connections inside the alternator. There is nothing to short or vibrate loose inside the alternator.
Quartus System – What Is It?
6. T he alternator is almost impossible to damage electrically. The outputs can be shorted for minutes without damage. 7. The alternator is thermally protected. A sensor on the yoke can warn the operator of a high-temperature condition. If no operator (manual) action is taken, the regulator automatically reduces the output current so the alternator can run cooler. 8. The output current is monitored by the voltage regulator through a current transducer. The voltage regulator has an adjustable current limit on the output. It is virtually impossible to overload the alternator. 9. Quartus DC Charging System’s PMA alternator should have an MTBF exceeding 100,000 hours. The diode bridge set is remote from the alternator and mounted on a large heat sink to keep cool. The voltage regulator has lightning and surge protection on both the input and output. All the electronic components within the voltage regulator are operated at less than 50% of their rated values. 10. The only normal wear the alternator experiences is the abrasion caused by the air being circulated around the stator coil and this effect is limited. Quartus DC Charging System’s PMA alternator, because of its high efficiency, does not require a cooling fan. Air moved over the stator due to rotor effect is of low velocity. This is advantageous in sandy and dusty environments. 11. The engine is protected against: over-temperature, low oil pressure, over-speed, and over-cranking (during starting). There is a lockout protecting the engine against starter motor actuation while the engine is running. 12. T wo stage cyclone air filters are used on the engines air intake in order to minimize the air media cartridge replacement. 13. The alternator’s rotor is dynamically balanced to improve the engine’s bearing life.
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14. Fuel is filtered to stringent standards for water and particle separation before entering the engine. 15. Low EMI emissions are designed into the system. There are no brushes or slip rings. Field coil is isolated from the buss through fast diodes and capacitance. The voltage regulator does not strobe the field coil on and off. Proportional control reduces the back EMF produced by the field coil. The fuel stop and two speed solenoids are attenuated for voltage spikes as a result of turning on and off the solenoids field coil.
A Quartus DC Charging System delivers a complete power solution with easy installation and worry-free operation. System Advantages
Low Fuel Consumption The PMA alternator has an efficiency of between 75 to 85% versus 55 to 70% for other DC alternators. The voltage regulators’ two speed engine control can save up to 30% in fuel under light electrical loads. Low Acoustic Noise Improving alternator efficiency reduces the horsepower demand on the engine which reduces the engine noise. Eliminating the brushes, slip rings, and fan from the alternator reduces alternator noise. High and Low Ambient Operation 1. During starting the regulator keeps the field current off. This feature coupled with the small light weight rotor provides a minimal load on the starter motor. 2. For low ambient temperatures (-40° to 10° F) cold starting aids are available. 3. Automatic two speed operation controlled by the voltage regulator keeps the oil warm in low ambient temperatures (reduces moisture contamination of the oil) and keeps the oil cooler in high ambient temperatures.
1. No isolation relays are required. The voltage regulator and the 6-phase diode bridge isolates both the field coil and stator from placing a drain on the battery during the off-state. 2. N o warm-up relays and timers are required. After the set is started the engine remains in low speed operation with low power output until the engine warms up causing a thermostat to switch on the voltage regulator. When the engine is warm it will adjust itself to meet the required load demand. If required, this feature can be removed. 3. Alternator System Condition Signals – the standard voltage regulator will provide the following alarm conditions: a. Over-current b. Over-temperature (stator) 4. Output currents and voltages are independently adjustable. Regulator will provide current output signal.
4. The higher alternator efficiency allows the engine to run cooler in high ambient temperatures. The increased alternator efficiency reduces the mechanical load on the engine which then reduces the engines cooling requirement. 705.202.6048
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Quartus all-in-a-box system provides many advantages. All systems are shipped in its own rust-resistant enclosure. The Q1 System enclosure is about the size of an upright freezer which will fit easily in a 10ft x 10ft utility shed, or on an industrial building rooftop, or on a mountainside with difficult terrain. The Q2, Q3 and Q4 Systems are shipped in a walk-in shelter made of the same rust-resistant metal and insulated to R-20 value3. In either case the box can be placed exactly where you require the system. Quartus DC Charging Systems can be fork-lifted and placed where required. For rooftop installations, cranes can easily place the system. Comparing Quartus DC Charging Systems to Other Alternative Energy Solutions
Quartus System – What Is It?
FEATURES High-Efficiency High-Output Electricity SMART Monitoring SMART Remote (via IP address) Renewable Fuel Produces Hot Water Produces Heat Produces Pure Sine Wave Air Conditioning Option Complete System-in-a-Box
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SOLAR PV
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Qualifies for F.I.T. program Multiple Fuel Options Reduces GHG Emission Government Tax Incentive ROI < 10 years Low or Zero Electrical Consumption/Cost
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Other alternative energy systems – such as solar or wind – only deliver 18-25% efficiency. *Using and/or biofuel option(s). *Usingsolar solarpanel panel and/or bio-fuel options(s). ** Solar component only. Wind and solar alternatives require back up **Solar component onlyPV array. Chart based on daily average consumption of ***Based on 3kWhr ***Based on 3kWhr PV array. systems much of the time because they are electricity 50-70kWhr/day. Chart based on daily average consumption of electricity 50-70kWhr/day. extremely dependent on weather conditions and There is no need to schedule or limit energy usage with location. Solar, wind and hydro systems limit use of high a Quartus DC Charging System. energy-consumption appliances, because those systems A Quartus DC Charging System not only delivers elecare unable to produce sufficient power without running tricity, but can also provide hot water, heating and air a generator for long periods of time. Solar and wind conditioning as by-products of producing electricity. systems can sell extra energy back to the utility grid. Make your Quartus DC Charging System Hybrid, and Geothermal systems require electricity to force air you can sell your additional electrical power back to the circulation, but do not offer a source for electricity. utility companies. The Quartus DC Charging System Geothermal also requires disruption of landscaping for qualifies for the Ontario F.I.T. Program. Adding the Solar installation. Option (Hybrid) gives maximum revenue for selling Quartus DC Charging System utilizes excellent heat power back to the grid. recovery and delivers superior kilowatt output to a The Quartus DC Charging System with Quartus system efficiency of up to 85%. SMART Monitoring is designed and manufactured to Back up systems are not necessary with a Quartus give maximum life to engine and batteries while giving DC Charging System. It will produce all the electricity pure sine wave output. Other alternative systems just do you’ll need. not offer this complete worry-free solution.
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Quartus System – What Is It?
Quartus Technologies Inc. offers many configurations and ALL economically-sound, eco-friendly, quality power producing and reliable. These systems provide pure sine wave and are not dependent on weather conditions, and a Quartus DC Charging System can be configured to accept the fuel of your choice, including natural gas. Now is the time to investigate the feasibility of taking your home or business off-grid. Avoid the SMART meter up-charges and HST (harmonized sales tax in Ontario) impact on on-grid services.
The Quartus DC Charging System can be equipped with a solar PV array which attaches to the walk-in shelter.
Quartus DC Charging Systems will generate power at a cost lower than the utility company. With a Quartus Hybrid System, the maximum revenue for supplying power to the utility company is possible. Greater savings are also achieved when by-product energy for hot water, heating and air conditioning are factored in. Quartus Technologies Inc. offers alternative energy solutions for every situation.
Options for your Quartus DC Charging System: 1. Solar PV Array to lower fuel costs and provide maximum revenue when selling power to grid. 2. Air Conditioning 3. Auxiliary heat exchangers, for heating swimming pools and spas, etc. 4. Remote Monitoring 5. Prefabricated walk in building (R20 insulation) 6. Heat exchangers for pool/spa heating
• The home owners that want off the grid.
Which Quartus system configuration?
• The business that HAS to have reliable power.
Determining which system will best suit the application is a 3-step process.
• The remote community that needs to be selfsufficient. • The entrepreneur who wants to sell extra power back to grid. • The green-minded that like independence from the grid, and want to be eco-friendly. • Governments – municipality up to federal levels – looking for a greener option that can also save money.
1. Determine what is the energy requirement – electricity, heat, hot water, air conditioning, etc. 2. C omplete the Contact Form found at www.quartustechnologies.com/contact. 3. Quartus Technologies Inc. evaluates and advises based on energy usage and the most cost-effective solution.
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For specific details on individual components, please refer to Q3 System brochure, which can be downloaded from www.quartustechnologies.com
Alternative energy has never been easier to achieve. You can now have your own exclusive micro-power station.
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