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=Links=
=Links=
* Jerrold Foutz. [http://www.smpstech.com/undest.htm "Underestimating Complexity of Power Supply Design"].
IGBT Sources
IGBT Sources
*http://www.shaoguang.com.cn/data/sgkj09005.pdf
*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=
=Deployment Strategy=
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*3-phase power is the next stage after 1 phase is developed
*3-phase power is the next stage after 1 phase is developed
*Ask a vendor for a ready design
*Ask a vendor for a ready design
*Post on GrabCAD
*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 [[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.
*Request Dedicated Project Visit or Remote Dedicated Project Visit to design inverter and begin the prototyping stage.


[[Category:Specifications]][[Category:Inverter]][[Category:Universal Power Supply]]
[[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
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  • 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

IGBT Sources


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.
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