By: JosephEtim offiong
Student, Department of Computer Engineering Technology, Federal Polytechnic, Ugep. Cross River State. Nigeria
Efficient inverter technologies have become necessary due to the growing need for dependable,
sustainable, and affordable power supply systems. An electronic device known as an inverter
system transforms direct current (DC) from a battery or renewable energy source into alternating
current (AC), which can be used to power appliances in homes, businesses, and industries. This
study aims to provide a thorough description of the architecture, construction, and operation of a
useful and effective inverter system. Because the system is built with locally obtained, legally
compliant materials, affordability, accessibility, and safety are guaranteed without sacrificing
functionality. This study aims to provide a thorough description of the architecture, construction,
and operation of a useful and effective inverter system. Because the system is built with locally
obtained, legally compliant materials, affordability, accessibility, and safety are guaranteed
without sacrificing functionality. At a frequency of 50 hertz, the inverter transforms 12 volts of DC from a battery into 220 volts of AC. Semiconductors, such as a transistor switch and cascaded MOSFETs, are used in the conversion process to increase the current to a level appropriate for step-up transformers. After
that, the transformers raise the voltage to the required output level, giving a variety of electrical
gadgets enough power. The system’s on-off switching current regulation ensures a steady voltage
output while guarding against damage from short circuits or load spikes. The inverter system has a number of useful benefits in addition to its operational effectiveness. It lessens dependency on traditional fuel-powered generators by offering a clean, silent, and ecologically friendly power source. The gadget can be used as an additional power source to current energy sources and is safe to use in commercial, industrial, and domestic settings. This study shows that great performance and efficiency may be achieved while utilizing locally accessible components to build an inverter system that is safe, dependable, and reasonably priced. The design and technique offered offer a platform for additional inverter technology research and development, supporting the larger objective of accessible and sustainable energy solutions. This inverter system offers a workable answer to the energy problems encountered in places with a limited or erratic supply of electricity by combining contemporary semiconductor technologies with effective circuit design ideas.
Inverter, transformer, direct current (dc), transistor and alternating current (ac)
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