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Active Harmonic Filter
Active Harmonic Filter A shunt-connected IGBT converter that measures load harmonic currents in real time and injects equal-and-opposite currents, cancelling distortion at the point of common coupling. 81 parts · 9 subsystems
Aircraft GPU (Ground Power Unit)
Aircraft GPU (Ground Power Unit) 400 Hz AC power generator on trailer providing 90–180 kVA to aircraft during ground operations, eliminating aux power unit fuel burn and noise. 38 parts · 8 subsystems
Anaerobic Digester
Anaerobic Digester Sealed fermentation vessel decomposing organic waste or wastewater biosolids into biogas (50–70% methane) via anaerobic bacterial metabolism. 36 parts · 8 subsystems
Automatic Circuit Recloser
Automatic Circuit Recloser A distribution-class circuit breaker with integral fault detection and automated reclosing logic that isolates faults and restores power after transient events. 64 parts · 7 subsystems
Automatic Tank Gauge
Automatic Tank Gauge Console-mounted fuel inventory monitor using magnetostrictive probes to measure tank level, detect leaks, and manage inventory in real time. 46 parts · 7 subsystems
Automatic Transfer Switch
Automatic Transfer Switch A self-acting switch that monitors a utility supply and transfers the load to a standby generator on failure, returning it once the utility is restored. 212 parts · 8 subsystems
Automatic Voltage Regulator
Automatic Voltage Regulator A servo-controlled voltage stabilizer that drives a motorized variac feeding a buck-boost transformer, holding output voltage within ±1% as the mains swings. 83 parts · 7 subsystems
Battery Swap Station
Battery Swap Station Automated facility enabling drivers to exchange depleted EV battery packs for freshly charged units in 3–5 minutes, eliminating long charging waits. 108 parts · 8 subsystems
Biogas Generator (CHP)
Biogas Generator (CHP) A combined-heat-and-power set that burns biogas in a reciprocating engine to spin an alternator, recovering engine and exhaust heat for hot water while exporting electricity through a synchronising panel. 338 parts · 6 subsystems
Biogas Upgrader
Biogas Upgrader Separation system removing CO₂ and trace contaminants from 50–70% methane biogas to produce pipeline-quality (>95%) biomethane. 29 parts · 7 subsystems
Biomass Gasifier
Biomass Gasifier Thermochemical reactor converting solid biomass or waste into combustible syngas (CO + H₂) via controlled partial oxidation and pyrolysis. 32 parts · 7 subsystems
Busway/Busbar Trunking System A modular electrical distribution system with prefabricated busbar sections, tap-off units, and connectors delivering power efficiently throughout large buildings or industrial plants. 520 parts · 7 subsystems
Cable Fault Locator
Cable Fault Locator Diagnostic instrument injecting high-voltage pulses into cables and measuring reflections to pinpoint the location of insulation faults or breaks. 26 parts · 6 subsystems
Carbon Capture Skid
Carbon Capture Skid Modular absorption/stripping system removing CO₂ from syngas or biogas streams via amine solvent regeneration and compression. 40 parts · 8 subsystems
Circuit-Level Energy Monitor
Circuit-Level Energy Monitor Retrofit sensor array measuring current draw on individual branch circuits and transmitting power data wirelessly for real-time home energy visualization. 57 parts · 8 subsystems
CNG Dispenser
CNG Dispenser High-pressure natural gas dispenser metering compressed natural gas to vehicle tanks at 3000+ psi via sequencing solenoid valves and pressure regulators. 44 parts · 8 subsystems
Commercial Battery Storage Cabinet
Commercial Battery Storage Cabinet A containerized lithium-ion energy storage system combining battery modules, power conversion electronics, thermal management, and safety interlocks for grid-scale or building-scale energy storage. 80 parts · 8 subsystems
DC Fast Charger
DC Fast Charger A 150 kW CCS DC fast charger for EV public charging, with liquid-cooled power modules and a cooled charging cable. 1,097 parts · 10 subsystems
DEF Dispenser
DEF Dispenser Heated diesel exhaust fluid dispenser dispensing urea solution for SCR emission control on diesel vehicles. 35 parts · 8 subsystems
Demand Response Controller
Demand Response Controller Network-connected relay controller that receives utility signals and disconnects non-critical loads on command to balance grid demand. 73 parts · 8 subsystems
Diesel Generator
Diesel Generator A skid-mounted diesel genset: turbocharged engine driving a brushless alternator inside a sound-attenuated canopy. 147 parts · 9 subsystems
Distribution Transformer
Distribution Transformer An oil-immersed pole/pad-mount distribution transformer that steps medium-voltage down to utilization voltage. 117 parts · 9 subsystems
EV Battery Swap Station
EV Battery Swap Station Automated system exchanging depleted EV battery packs with charged units in under 10 minutes, enabling range extension without downtime. 79 parts · 8 subsystems
EV Load Management Controller
EV Load Management Controller Networked device regulating electric vehicle charger power draw in real time, balancing charging speed against available grid or solar capacity. 36 parts · 8 subsystems
Event Power Distribution Unit
Event Power Distribution Unit A portable, ruggedized electrical distribution box with circuit breakers, outlets, metering, and heavy-duty connectors for temporary power supply at events and construction sites. 394 parts · 8 subsystems
Flare Stack
Flare Stack Safety combustion system burning waste gases (hydrogen, methane, syngas) from process units to prevent atmospheric venting. 27 parts · 7 subsystems
Flywheel Energy Storage
Flywheel Energy Storage A kinetic energy store that spins a heavy rotor in a vacuum on magnetic bearings: an integral motor-generator charges the flywheel from grid power and recovers it on demand through a bidirectional converter. 285 parts · 7 subsystems
Folding Solar Panel Kit
Folding Solar Panel Kit Portable multi-section photovoltaic array with hinged frame that folds into briefcase form, providing 100–400 W in sunlight. 53 parts · 7 subsystems
Fuel Dispenser
Fuel Dispenser Retail fuel pump at filling stations that meters and delivers gasoline, diesel, or E85 fuel to vehicle tanks through precision control valves and display systems. 71 parts · 8 subsystems
Fuel Management System
Fuel Management System Back-office software and on-site controller managing fuel inventory, dispenser authorization, leak detection, and transaction reporting. 27 parts · 7 subsystems
Fuel Polishing System
Fuel Polishing System Modular filtration and water-removal system for diesel fuel tanks, maintaining ISO 4406 cleanliness and reducing maintenance of diesel generators. 24 parts · 6 subsystems
Gas Turbine
Gas Turbine Heavy-duty industrial gas turbine generator set: air inlet, axial compressor, combustion system, turbine section, generator, gearbox, auxiliary skids and controls. 2,089 parts · 13 subsystems
Generator Paralleling Switchgear
Generator Paralleling Switchgear Synchronization and protection system allowing multiple generators to share load while maintaining voltage, frequency, and phase-lock via bus breakers and parallel controls. 91 parts · 8 subsystems
Geothermal Heat Pump
Geothermal Heat Pump A ground-source heat pump that moves heat between a building and a buried ground loop: a scroll compressor drives a reversible refrigerant circuit, exchanging heat with circulating ground-loop fluid for high-efficiency heating and cooling. 214 parts · 8 subsystems
Home Battery Storage
Home Battery Storage A 10 kWh wall-mounted residential LFP battery with an integrated hybrid solar inverter. 292 parts · 11 subsystems
Home Energy Monitor
Home Energy Monitor Real-time electricity consumption display and cloud analytics system using clamp-on current sensors and WiFi gateway, tracking whole-home and per-circuit power usage. 38 parts · 7 subsystems
HV Disconnect Switch
HV Disconnect Switch Manually-operated isolation switch for high-voltage circuits rated up to 1200 kV that mechanically separates phase conductors for safe maintenance. 36 parts · 7 subsystems
Hydroelectric Generator
Hydroelectric Generator Vertical Francis-turbine hydroelectric generating unit: spiral-cased water turbine, synchronous generator, hydraulic governor, main inlet valve, guide/thrust bearings and the cooling, lube and control auxiliaries. 298 parts · 11 subsystems
Hydrogen Dispenser
Hydrogen Dispenser High-pressure metering and cooling assembly delivering compressed hydrogen gas at 350–700 bar to fuel cell vehicles with automatic nozzle coupling and safety shutoff. 33 parts · 7 subsystems
Hydrogen Tube Trailer
Hydrogen Tube Trailer Mobile storage and transport vessel comprising composite or steel high-pressure tubes mounted on a road trailer frame with integrated valve panel and safety systems. 47 parts · 8 subsystems
Industrial Battery Charger
Industrial Battery Charger A thyristor-controlled station battery charger that float-charges a 110 V DC substation battery while simultaneously carrying the continuous DC load. 71 parts · 8 subsystems
Industrial UPS System
Industrial UPS System A three-phase double-conversion online UPS that rectifies utility power to a DC bus, re-inverts it to clean AC, and rides through outages on a VRLA battery string. 150 parts · 8 subsystems
Instrument Transformer
Instrument Transformer Voltage or current transformer providing isolated, scaled secondary outputs for metering, protection, and monitoring of high-voltage power circuits. 31 parts · 6 subsystems
Leak Monitoring System
Leak Monitoring System Monitoring console detecting fuel breaches in double-wall [[underground-storage-tank]] annular space and sump interstitial sensors. 29 parts · 6 subsystems
LED Fuel Price Sign
LED Fuel Price Sign Outdoor LED digit display showing fuel prices per grade, controlled wirelessly from back-office FMS server. 146 parts · 7 subsystems
Marina Power Pedestal
Marina Power Pedestal Weather-sealed electrical distribution post providing 30–50 A shore power at 120/240 V to moored vessels via standardized marine connectors. 31 parts · 8 subsystems
Microgrid Controller
Microgrid Controller A rack-mounted control system that orchestrates a local grid of generation, storage and loads: controller boards dispatch resources, protection relays and breakers manage faults, and an HMI lets operators run the site in grid-tied or islanded mode. 715 parts · 10 subsystems
Microinverter
Microinverter AC power electronics mounted directly behind a solar panel, converting panel DC output to 240V single-phase AC with integrated MPPT and grid synchronization. 38 parts · 8 subsystems
Microturbine Generator
Microturbine Generator A compact gas turbine (25–500 kW) with integrated compressor, combustor, turbine, and high-speed generator producing electrical power and recoverable waste heat. 29 parts · 8 subsystems
Mobile Substation
Mobile Substation A trailer-mounted electrical substation combining transformer, switchgear, and protection relays to step voltage down and distribute power to temporary or permanent distribution networks. 67 parts · 7 subsystems
Natural Gas Generator
Natural Gas Generator A stationary combustion engine generator that converts natural gas into electrical power through controlled burning and mechanical conversion. 58 parts · 7 subsystems
Overfill Prevention Valve
Overfill Prevention Valve Float-actuated automatic shutoff preventing [[underground-storage-tank]] overflow during fuel delivery truck fill-ups. 24 parts · 8 subsystems
Pad-Mounted Transformer
Pad-Mounted Transformer A ground-level electrical transformer stepping down medium voltage to low voltage for local distribution to homes and businesses, mounted in a sealed steel compartment. 77 parts · 8 subsystems
Pantograph Bus Charger
Pantograph Bus Charger Overhead rail-based fast charger for electric buses using articulating pantograph arm to interface with vehicle roof contact. 72 parts · 8 subsystems
Partial Discharge Detector
Partial Discharge Detector Diagnostic instrument sensing electromagnetic emissions from incipient insulation breakdown (partial discharge) to assess equipment degradation. 27 parts · 6 subsystems
PEM Electrolyzer Stack
PEM Electrolyzer Stack Modular electrolyzer assembly that splits water into hydrogen and oxygen using proton exchange membrane electrolysis with multiple MEA cells arranged in series. 101 parts · 8 subsystems
Pole-Mounted Transformer
Pole-Mounted Transformer Oil-filled step-down transformer mounted on utility pole, supplying 25–100 kVA three-phase power to residential and small commercial circuits. 48 parts · 8 subsystems
Portable Inverter Generator
Portable Inverter Generator A suitcase-style generator that rectifies a small engine-driven alternator to DC and re-inverts it to clean 230 V AC, letting engine speed track load for quiet, fuel-efficient running. 96 parts · 8 subsystems
Power Factor Capacitor Bank
Power Factor Capacitor Bank A switched bank of power capacitors that supplies reactive power to a plant busbar, correcting the power factor and reducing demand charges and line losses. 78 parts · 7 subsystems
Power Line Conditioner
Power Line Conditioner AC line conditioner isolating sensitive electronics from grid transients, noise, and voltage sags using isolation transformer and active filtering. 40 parts · 7 subsystems
Power Optimizer
Power Optimizer Per-panel DC/DC optimizer providing panel-level maximum power point tracking while leaving string architecture intact, enabling retrofit MPPT to existing string arrays. 40 parts · 8 subsystems
Protection Relay Test Set
Protection Relay Test Set Precision instrument generating adjustable voltage and current waveforms to verify protection relay operation and settings under fault conditions. 47 parts · 6 subsystems
Rack PDU
Rack PDU A rack-mounted power strip that distributes mains to server outlets, with per-outlet switching, current metering, surge protection, and network monitoring. 401 parts · 7 subsystems
Resistive Load Bank
Resistive Load Bank A forced-air resistive load bank that converts electrical power to heat in switched resistor steps, used to test generators, UPS systems, and battery strings under controlled load. 238 parts · 7 subsystems
Ring Main Unit
Ring Main Unit A compact medium-voltage switchgear set in a sealed gas tank that connects a distribution transformer to a ring cable, switching, earthing, and protecting the feeder. 102 parts · 8 subsystems
Smart Electrical Panel
Smart Electrical Panel Retrofit circuit breaker panel with individually metered and controllable branch circuits, providing energy visibility and load switching via networked interface. 133 parts · 8 subsystems
Smart Electricity Meter
Smart Electricity Meter Electronic utility meter measuring and logging real-time electricity consumption via dedicated metering IC and wireless/PLC module, enabling remote billing and demand response. 40 parts · 9 subsystems
Solar Carport
Solar Carport Overhead photovoltaic array structured as a carport canopy over parking spaces, generating 25–50 kW while providing vehicle weather protection and integrated EV charging. 290 parts · 8 subsystems
Solar Inverter
Solar Inverter A transformerless three-phase string PV inverter: dual-MPPT DC input, boost stage, DC-link, IGBT inverter bridge, AC output filter and grid-tie controls in an IP65 enclosure. 270 parts · 12 subsystems
Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Module
Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Module High-temperature electrochemical stack converting hydrogen or methane directly to electricity via stabilized zirconia electrolyte with integrated reformer and thermal management. 56 parts · 8 subsystems
Static VAR Compensator
Static VAR Compensator A power-electronic module that injects or absorbs reactive power within milliseconds to hold transmission voltage steady and damp flicker on a weak grid. 374 parts · 8 subsystems
Steam Turbine
Steam Turbine Multistage condensing steam turbine generator set: HP and LP casings, bladed rotor, stationary diaphragm stages, bearings, steam admission and governing valves, electrohydraulic control, lube oil system and a synchronous generator. 204 parts · 12 subsystems
Stirling Engine Generator
Stirling Engine Generator An external-combustion engine using a displacer-power piston mechanism and a closed regenerative gas cycle to convert heat into electrical power. 42 parts · 8 subsystems
Submersible Turbine Pump
Submersible Turbine Pump Deep-well electric pump drawing fuel from [[underground-storage-tank]] bottom, lifting to grade-level dispensers via column pipe. 47 parts · 7 subsystems
Supercapacitor Bank
Supercapacitor Bank Energy storage and power conditioning module using stacked ultracapacitor cells with integrated balancing, isolation, and thermal management. 58 parts · 7 subsystems
Surge Arrester
Surge Arrester Nonlinear protective device that shunts lightning and switching overvoltages to ground, clamping voltage spikes below equipment insulation limits. 67 parts · 5 subsystems
Switchgear Panel
Switchgear Panel A medium-voltage metal-clad, draw-out switchgear cubicle housing a vacuum circuit breaker, busbars, instrument transformers, and numerical protection. 113 parts · 9 subsystems
Synchronous Condenser
Synchronous Condenser Rotating synchronous machine that draws leading reactive power from the grid, stabilizing voltage and improving power factor in transmission networks. 64 parts · 8 subsystems
Syngas Cleanup System
Syngas Cleanup System Multi-stage scrubbing and filtration removing particulates, tar, hydrogen sulfide, and other contaminants from biomass gasifier syngas. 37 parts · 7 subsystems
Thermoelectric Generator
Thermoelectric Generator A solid-state device converting heat directly into electricity using the Seebeck effect, with no moving parts. 103 parts · 6 subsystems
Tidal Stream Turbine
Tidal Stream Turbine A seabed-mounted horizontal-axis turbine that converts the kinetic energy of tidal currents into electricity: a pitch-controlled rotor drives a generator through a sealed nacelle, with a subsea power converter and cable exporting power to shore. 348 parts · 8 subsystems
Transformer Oil Purifier
Transformer Oil Purifier Vacuum-degassing and filtration unit restoring mineral transformer oil by removing moisture, dissolved gases, and particulates. 33 parts · 7 subsystems
Underground Storage Tank
Underground Storage Tank Double-wall fiberglass or steel tank installed below grade for fuel storage, with interstitial leak detection, manways, and environmental overfill protection. 57 parts · 8 subsystems
Vanadium Flow Battery
Vanadium Flow Battery Long-duration energy storage using vanadium redox chemistry in separated electrolyte tanks with power and energy decoupled by pump and stack sizing. 64 parts · 8 subsystems
Wind Turbine
Wind Turbine A utility-scale horizontal-axis wind turbine: tubular steel tower on a foundation anchor, nacelle housing the drivetrain and generator, and a three-bladed pitch-controlled rotor. 22,859 parts · 8 subsystems
Wireless EV Charging Pad
Wireless EV Charging Pad Inductive power transfer ground pad coupling 7–15 kW to vehicle-mounted receiver via resonant 85 kHz magnetic field, eliminating plug connectors. 53 parts · 8 subsystems