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[[Image:UPS.png|400px|thumb|Universal Power Supply]] | [[Image:UPS.png|400px|thumb|Universal Power Supply]] | ||
{{Category=Power quality}} | |||
=Overview= | |||
A Universal Power Supply forms the backbone of a [[GVCS Community]] electrical system. | |||
=Definition/Concept= | =Definition/Concept= | ||
This is a combination inverter, converter, pulse-width modulation current controller, and high frequency power supply for applications from off-grid power, charge controllers, to power supplies for welders, induction furnaces, and plasma cutters. | This is a combination inverter, converter, pulse-width modulation current controller, and high frequency power supply for applications from off-grid power, charge controllers, to power supplies for [[welders]], [[induction furnaces]], and [[plasma cutters]]. | ||
A large range of power electronic devices is desirable within the infrastructure of communities. Having an individual power supply for each is redundant and expensive. A modular UPS construction kit is desirable as an analogue to the 'industrial-strength Lego' that we have already demonstrated for heavy mechanical hardware infrastructures. | |||
===Inverters=== | |||
An [[inverter]] is an electrical device that converts DC voltage from batteries to AC voltage for off-shelf electrical tools and appliances. | |||
Off-the-shelf inverters have about a 2 year lifetime, and 5-10 year lifetime for higher quality models. Lifetime design inverters with plug-in replacement components are required for sustainable communities which use battery storage as a component of their electricity infrastructure. One of the few other feasible, non-battery, non-fuel energy storage may be via heat storage coupled to thermoelectric generators, or possibly thermal storage via phase-change salts and heat engines. | |||
=Product Ecology= | |||
'''Uses''' | |||
*[[Circuit Mill]] - Electronics | |||
*[[3D Printer]] - Casing | |||
*[[Wire Mill]] - Wires | |||
'''Works with''' | |||
*[[Battery]] | |||
*[[Power Cube]] | |||
'''Powers''' | |||
*[[Welders]], | |||
*[[Induction Furnace]] | |||
*[[Plasma Cutter]]. | |||
[[ | See [[Product Ecologies]] for more information. | ||
= | =Status= | ||
We need to identify a subject matter expert with experience in inverter design. Those with relevant experience are encouraged to [[Contact Us]] | |||
=See Also= | |||
[[Inverter]] | |||
[[Problem Statement for a Universal Power Supply]] | [[Problem Statement for a Universal Power Supply]] | ||
[[Uninterrupted Power Supply Concept]] | |||
[[Power Electronics Construction Set]] | |||
[[Category: Electronics]] | [[Category: Electronics]] | ||
{{GVCS List}} | {{GVCS List}} | ||
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Overview
A Universal Power Supply forms the backbone of a GVCS Community electrical system.
Definition/Concept
This is a combination inverter, converter, pulse-width modulation current controller, and high frequency power supply for applications from off-grid power, charge controllers, to power supplies for welders, induction furnaces, and plasma cutters.
A large range of power electronic devices is desirable within the infrastructure of communities. Having an individual power supply for each is redundant and expensive. A modular UPS construction kit is desirable as an analogue to the 'industrial-strength Lego' that we have already demonstrated for heavy mechanical hardware infrastructures.
Inverters
An inverter is an electrical device that converts DC voltage from batteries to AC voltage for off-shelf electrical tools and appliances.
Off-the-shelf inverters have about a 2 year lifetime, and 5-10 year lifetime for higher quality models. Lifetime design inverters with plug-in replacement components are required for sustainable communities which use battery storage as a component of their electricity infrastructure. One of the few other feasible, non-battery, non-fuel energy storage may be via heat storage coupled to thermoelectric generators, or possibly thermal storage via phase-change salts and heat engines.
Product Ecology
Uses
- Circuit Mill - Electronics
- 3D Printer - Casing
- Wire Mill - Wires
Works with
Powers
See Product Ecologies for more information.
Status
We need to identify a subject matter expert with experience in inverter design. Those with relevant experience are encouraged to Contact Us
See Also
Inverter Problem Statement for a Universal Power Supply Uninterrupted Power Supply Concept Power Electronics Construction Set
