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Delta showcases 5kW DC-DC power conversion and charging unit for hydrogen fuel cells
Delta presented its pioneering 5kW DC-DC power conversion and charging unit for hydrogen duel cells at Hannover Messe 2023.
The unit leverages Delta’s core competence in high-efficiency power systems to include a unique built-in six-phase boost topology design, which helps to protect the integrity of power equipment by preventing abrupt current spikes that hydrogen fuel cells may produce. Its wide input voltage from 36 to 75V broadens its potential
to support several applications powered by hydrogen fuel cells. Moreover, the unit can also convert 43.2 ~ 57.6 V output voltage for the Li-ion batteries of electrical equipment.
Hiroshi Chiu, general manager of Delta’s personal computer business unit, said “As hydrogen power is gradually becoming a major game-changer technology for mankind’s energy transition, our team applied Delta’s expertise in high- efficiency power electronics to develop this new 5kW DC-DC
power conversion and charging unit as an integrated solution to enhance the power-generating process of hydrogen fuel cells. “With its interleaved multi-
phase boost design and wide input voltage, the unit is especially suitable for several applications that are increasingly adopting hydrogen fuel cells.”
Finning continues its investment to boost mental health support for employees
Finning continues its investment to boost mental health support for its 1,300 employees across the UK and Ireland.
The company, the world’s largest dealer of Cat machines and equipment, has introduced a raft of practical tools and
company-wide mental health awareness initiatives to provide its teams with confidential support and guidance when they need it.
To meet demand for the increase in reported mental health issues, Finning continues
to grow its network of mental health first aiders with 45 members of staff, including members of the company’s senior leadership team, being trained to deal with employees’ mental health and wellbeing. Their role is to listen to concerns or anxieties colleagues have, and, where appropriate, to signpost them to the most relevant support organisations. They have also been trained to recognise the signs that someone is going through a mental health issue or struggling, so they can sensitively engage in proactive conversations.’
Louise Campbell, Finning’s process efficiency manager,
based at the company’s headquarters in Staffordshire, qualified as a mental health first aider in June 2022. She said: “Our growing community of mental health first aiders meet monthly, but we’re available to provide the necessary reassurance and support to our colleagues whenever they need it.
“We’ve seen an increase in the number of calls or visits over the last year. In 2022 we recorded 372 ‘interactions’ with colleagues from across the company, from all types of roles and locations. This year, we’ve already dealt with 207 calls, which is almost double when compared with this time last year.”
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