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=Parts=
=Funtions=
The Universal Power Supply should provide these functions:
The Universal Power Supply should provide these functions:
*Inverter
*Inverter
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*Electric motor speed contoller
*Electric motor speed contoller
*Stepper motor controller
*Stepper motor controller
=Part Reduction=
What is the minimum number of electronic parts required to build the Universal Power Supply?
*Arduino
*An IGBT - choose one that can be scaled extensively, 10kW range (20A x5, 100V
*Resistors
*Capacitors
*Small transformers
*Current sensors - Hall Effect Sensors
*Terminal blocks
*Wire (8 ga, 55A) [https://www.menards.com/main/electrical/electrical-wire-cable/shop-all-electrical-wire-cable/8-red-stranded-thhn-building-wire/sku3695344/p-1444442917703.htm]

Revision as of 06:23, 9 February 2018

Funtions

The Universal Power Supply should provide these functions:

  • Inverter
  • Solid state transformer - 1200V, short range transmission lines - $60 cost of 45 kW transformer. [1]
  • Induction furnace
  • Plasma cutter
  • Welder
  • Laser cutter
  • Charge controller to batteries
  • Power conditioning from a windmill
  • Induction heater
  • Contactor
  • Electric motor speed contoller
  • Stepper motor controller

Part Reduction

What is the minimum number of electronic parts required to build the Universal Power Supply?

  • Arduino
  • An IGBT - choose one that can be scaled extensively, 10kW range (20A x5, 100V
  • Resistors
  • Capacitors
  • Small transformers
  • Current sensors - Hall Effect Sensors
  • Terminal blocks
  • Wire (8 ga, 55A) [2]