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=Specifications= | =Specifications= | ||
*Input – 12-120V DC | *Input – 12-120V DC using IGBTs that can handle that | ||
*Output - 12-480V AC | *Output - 12-480V AC | ||
*Plug-in transformer modules allow from 1 to 10 amplitude modification | *Plug-in transformer modules allow from 1 to 10 amplitude modification | ||
*Use turnkey, plug-in IGBT module of 2.5 kW continuous, 5 kW peak | *Use turnkey, plug-in IGBT module of 2.5 kW continuous, 5 kW peak | ||
**Proper heat sinking | |||
*Use turnkey, plug-in gate driver | *Use turnkey, plug-in gate driver | ||
*Use pure sine wave signal generator | *Use pure sine wave signal generator | ||
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**Phase cable connects units so power is in phase | **Phase cable connects units so power is in phase | ||
[[Image:BlockDiagram.png]] | ==Particulars== | ||
*Continuous output power: 2500 Watts | |||
*Surge power capability (peak power): 5000 Watts | |||
*dc input / operating voltage: 10 to 120 DC | |||
*Output voltage: 120-480 Volts ac | |||
*Output frequency: 60 Hz +/- 0.5 Hz | |||
*Battery low voltage shutdown: 9.5 +/- 0.5 V | |||
*No load minimum operating temperature: 25 degrees F | |||
*Full load maximum operating temperature: 140 degrees F | |||
*Efficiency: >90% | |||
*No load draw: .6 amps | |||
*AC Output Socket Type: 3 bolt down connectors | |||
*High input voltage protection: 15V | |||
*Low input voltage shutdown: 10V | |||
*Internal fuse protection | |||
==Modularity== | |||
*Plug-in transformers | |||
::[[Image:BlockDiagram.png]] | |||
*Unit should be readily scalable to 3 phase power output (3 phase welders at Factor e Farm, with 12.5kW of battery power avaialable in our off grid digital fabrication facility) | |||
=Scalability and Modularity Analysis= | =Scalability and Modularity Analysis= | ||
*Basic unit above provides up to 25kW continuous power | *Basic unit above provides up to 25kW continuous power with a stack of 10 inverters | ||
*Plug in IGBT module may be scaled for higher power, up to 250 kW for a stack of 10 inverters. | *Plug in IGBT module may be scaled for higher power, up to 250 kW for a stack of 10 inverters. Relevant to the scale of 200kW induction furnace. | ||
*Modular design retains allowance for different gate drivers, such as high frequency power for induction furnace power supplies and other applications | *Modular design retains allowance for different gate drivers, such as high frequency power for induction furnace power supplies and other applications | ||
=Links= | |||
* Jerrold Foutz. [http://www.smpstech.com/undest.htm "Underestimating Complexity of Power Supply Design"]. | |||
IGBT Sources | |||
*http://www.shaoguang.com.cn/data/sgkj09005.pdf | |||
* [http://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/12186/how-to-build-a-high-power-4kw-switched-mode-dc-dc-converter "How to build a high-power (4kW) switched-mode DC-DC converter?"] at Electrical Engineering Stackexchange. | |||
* [http://electronics-diy.com/electronic_schematic.php?id=609 "500W Mos-Fet Power Inverter from 12V to 110V/220V"] from Electronics-DIY. | |||
* [http://opencircuits.com/switching_regulator "Switching regulator"] from Open Circuits. | |||
* Roman Black. [http://www.romanblack.com/micro_gt.htm "Micro Grid-Tie"]. | |||
=Deployment Strategy= | |||
*Initial prototype is a 2.5 kW module in 1 phase, later modules are slave modules for stackability | |||
*3-phase power is the next stage after 1 phase is developed | |||
*Ask a vendor for a ready design | |||
*Post on [http://grabcad.com/challenges GrabCAD] | |||
*Post on [http://upverter.com/ Upverter] | |||
*Assess assistance from [[Universal Power Supply on the Amp Hour]] - An off-the-cuff radio show and podcast for electronics enthusiasts and professionals | |||
*Request [[David Kronstein]] to produce a simple inverter design for our purposes | |||
*Request Dedicated Project Visit or Remote Dedicated Project Visit to design inverter and begin the prototyping stage. | |||
[[Category:Specifications]] | [[Category:Specifications]][[Category:Inverter]][[Category:Universal Power Supply]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:00, 27 July 2013
Design Rationale
Specifications
- Input – 12-120V DC using IGBTs that can handle that
- Output - 12-480V AC
- Plug-in transformer modules allow from 1 to 10 amplitude modification
- Use turnkey, plug-in IGBT module of 2.5 kW continuous, 5 kW peak
- Proper heat sinking
- Use turnkey, plug-in gate driver
- Use pure sine wave signal generator
- Stackable up to 10 units for up to 25kW
- Phase cable connects units so power is in phase
Particulars
- Continuous output power: 2500 Watts
- Surge power capability (peak power): 5000 Watts
- dc input / operating voltage: 10 to 120 DC
- Output voltage: 120-480 Volts ac
- Output frequency: 60 Hz +/- 0.5 Hz
- Battery low voltage shutdown: 9.5 +/- 0.5 V
- No load minimum operating temperature: 25 degrees F
- Full load maximum operating temperature: 140 degrees F
- Efficiency: >90%
- No load draw: .6 amps
- AC Output Socket Type: 3 bolt down connectors
- High input voltage protection: 15V
- Low input voltage shutdown: 10V
- Internal fuse protection
Modularity
- Plug-in transformers
- Unit should be readily scalable to 3 phase power output (3 phase welders at Factor e Farm, with 12.5kW of battery power avaialable in our off grid digital fabrication facility)
Scalability and Modularity Analysis
- Basic unit above provides up to 25kW continuous power with a stack of 10 inverters
- Plug in IGBT module may be scaled for higher power, up to 250 kW for a stack of 10 inverters. Relevant to the scale of 200kW induction furnace.
- Modular design retains allowance for different gate drivers, such as high frequency power for induction furnace power supplies and other applications
Links
- Jerrold Foutz. "Underestimating Complexity of Power Supply Design".
IGBT Sources
- "How to build a high-power (4kW) switched-mode DC-DC converter?" at Electrical Engineering Stackexchange.
- "500W Mos-Fet Power Inverter from 12V to 110V/220V" from Electronics-DIY.
- "Switching regulator" from Open Circuits.
- Roman Black. "Micro Grid-Tie".
Deployment Strategy
- Initial prototype is a 2.5 kW module in 1 phase, later modules are slave modules for stackability
- 3-phase power is the next stage after 1 phase is developed
- Ask a vendor for a ready design
- Post on GrabCAD
- Post on Upverter
- Assess assistance from Universal Power Supply on the Amp Hour - An off-the-cuff radio show and podcast for electronics enthusiasts and professionals
- Request David Kronstein to produce a simple inverter design for our purposes
- Request Dedicated Project Visit or Remote Dedicated Project Visit to design inverter and begin the prototyping stage.