China’s power inverter characteristics and trends
Power inverter characteristics and development trends: production from the first inverter, and then after 30 years of continuous research and practice at the same time as the new electronic technology continues to improve the functional design of the inverter become more perfect, more and more stability
power inverter price is getting higher and higher, smaller and smaller. The face of competition in the market, manufacturers continue to drive more and better improvements.
Inverter off of the power semiconductor devices is the use of the power frequency power conversion power control device to another frequency to achieve the soft starter for AC induction motor, frequency control and improve the precision operation to change the power factor, overcurrent / over voltage / overload protection and other functions.
The role of the motor using the inverter for speed control, and reduce the starting current. In order to produce a variable voltage and frequency, the device is first necessary to alternating current is transformed into direct current (DC), a process called rectification. Current (DC) is transformed into alternating current (AC) device, and its scientific term for the inverter (inverter). The general inverter DC power inverter to a certain fixed frequency and a voltage inverter power supply. Inverter frequency adjustable voltage adjustable inverter called the inverter. The inverter output waveform of the analog sine wave is mainly used in three-phase asynchronous motor speed control, also known as frequency converter. Waveforms used in the testing equipment instrumentation require a higher variable frequency inverter, it is necessary to organize, the waveform can output standard sine wave, called a variable frequency power supply. The general variable frequency power inverter price 15 – 20 times. Inverter transformation as an important power of the system components, providing controlled, high-performance VVVF AC power has been rapid development.
The pros and cons of the inverter performance, a look at the output pure sine wave inverter voltage harmonics on the motor, the harmonic pollution of the two depends on the power grid and the input power factor, 3 depends on the energy loss (ie, efficiency)? Here only in a wide range of large AC – DC – AC inverter, for example, to explain its development trends:
The main circuit power switching elements turn off, modular, integrated, intelligent, switching frequency continuous improvement to further reduce the switching losses.
Inverter network-side converter device for low-voltage small-capacity is often a 6-pulse inverter, medium voltage large-capacity device using the converter above the multiple of 12 pulses. Load-side converter for low-voltage small-capacity devices often two-level bridge inverter, medium voltage large-capacity device using multi-level inverter. Four-quadrant operation of the transmission, in order to achieve the The inverter renewable inverter with charger energy back to the grid and save energy, the network-side converter is reversible converter, power two-way flow PWM inverter, the line-side converter The device to be proper control of the input current close to sine wave, reducing the power of public nuisance. At present, low and medium voltage inverter has these products.
Pulse width modulated variable voltage variable frequency control method using sinusoidal pulse width modulation (SPWM) control PWM control to eliminate a specified number of harmonics, the current tracking control, the voltage space vector control (flux tracking control). AC motors, variable frequency tuning control method of progress is mainly embodied in the scalar control to vector control and direct torque control of high dynamic performance development and the development of speed sensorless vector control and direct torque control system.
The progress of the microprocessor so that the numbers to control the direction of development of modern controller: motion control system is a fast system, especially the high-performance control of AC motors need to store a variety of data and rapid real-time processing of large amounts of information. In recent years, major foreign companies have launched a DSP (digital signal processor)-based core, together with the peripheral functions required for motor control circuit, integrated in a single chip, called the DSP single-chip motor controller, the price greatly reduced, smaller in size, compact and easy to use, to improve reliability. DSP and microcontroller processing compared to the number-crunching ability of 10 to 15 times to ensure that the system has superior control performance. Digital control to the hardware to simplify flexible control algorithm to control a great deal of flexibility, can implement complex control law, the modern control theory applied to become a reality in the motion control system, easy connection for data transmission, and the upper system to facilitate fault diagnosis strengthen the protection and monitoring features that make the system more intelligent (such as inverter with self-adjustment function).
AC synchronous motor has become a rising star in adjustable drives, especially the permanent magnet synchronous motor, motor Brushless structure, high power factor, high efficiency, the rotor speed strictly to keep pace with the power frequency. Synchronous motor speed regulation system controlled frequency conversion and self-control frequency conversion of two categories. Controls fed synchronous motor is in principle very similar to the DC motor, power electronic converter to replace the mechanical commutator of a DC motor, such as the use of AC – DC – AC variable voltage variable frequency called “DC commutator motor or brushless DC motor (BLDC). The tradition of self-control frequency synchronous motor speed control system of the rotor position sensor, is now developing a system without rotor position sensor. Synchronous motor control frequency conversion can be applied to the vector control, rotor field oriented vector control than the induction mo
Published Date:
29/06/2012
Modified Date:
29/06/2012
China’s power inverter characteristics and trends
Power inverter characteristics and development trends: production from the first inverter, and then after 30 years of continuous research and practice at the same time as the new electronic technology continues to improve the functional design of the inverter become more perfect, more and more stability
power inverter price is getting higher and higher, smaller and smaller. The face of competition in the market, manufacturers continue to drive more and better improvements.
Inverter off of the power semiconductor devices is the use of the power frequency power conversion power control device to another frequency to achieve the soft starter for AC induction motor, frequency control and improve the precision operation to change the power factor, overcurrent / over voltage / overload protection and other functions.
The role of the motor using the inverter for speed control, and reduce the starting current. In order to produce a variable voltage and frequency, the device is first necessary to alternating current is transformed into direct current (DC), a process called rectification. Current (DC) is transformed into alternating current (AC) device, and its scientific term for the inverter (inverter). The general inverter DC power inverter to a certain fixed frequency and a voltage inverter power supply. Inverter frequency adjustable voltage adjustable inverter called the inverter. The inverter output waveform of the analog sine wave is mainly used in three-phase asynchronous motor speed control, also known as frequency converter. Waveforms used in the testing equipment instrumentation require a higher variable frequency inverter, it is necessary to organize, the waveform can output standard sine wave, called a variable frequency power supply. The general variable frequency power inverter price 15 – 20 times. Inverter transformation as an important power of the system components, providing controlled, high-performance VVVF AC power has been rapid development.
The pros and cons of the inverter performance, a look at the output pure sine wave inverter voltage harmonics on the motor, the harmonic pollution of the two depends on the power grid and the input power factor, 3 depends on the energy loss (ie, efficiency)? Here only in a wide range of large AC – DC – AC inverter, for example, to explain its development trends:
The main circuit power switching elements turn off, modular, integrated, intelligent, switching frequency continuous improvement to further reduce the switching losses.
Inverter network-side converter device for low-voltage small-capacity is often a 6-pulse inverter, medium voltage large-capacity device using the converter above the multiple of 12 pulses. Load-side converter for low-voltage small-capacity devices often two-level bridge inverter, medium voltage large-capacity device using multi-level inverter. Four-quadrant operation of the transmission, in order to achieve the The inverter renewable inverter with charger energy back to the grid and save energy, the network-side converter is reversible converter, power two-way flow PWM inverter, the line-side converter The device to be proper control of the input current close to sine wave, reducing the power of public nuisance. At present, low and medium voltage inverter has these products.
Pulse width modulated variable voltage variable frequency control method using sinusoidal pulse width modulation (SPWM) control PWM control to eliminate a specified number of harmonics, the current tracking control, the voltage space vector control (flux tracking control). AC motors, variable frequency tuning control method of progress is mainly embodied in the scalar control to vector control and direct torque control of high dynamic performance development and the development of speed sensorless vector control and direct torque control system.
The progress of the microprocessor so that the numbers to control the direction of development of modern controller: motion control system is a fast system, especially the high-performance control of AC motors need to store a variety of data and rapid real-time processing of large amounts of information. In recent years, major foreign companies have launched a DSP (digital signal processor)-based core, together with the peripheral functions required for motor control circuit, integrated in a single chip, called the DSP single-chip motor controller, the price greatly reduced, smaller in size, compact and easy to use, to improve reliability. DSP and microcontroller processing compared to the number-crunching ability of 10 to 15 times to ensure that the system has superior control performance. Digital control to the hardware to simplify flexible control algorithm to control a great deal of flexibility, can implement complex control law, the modern control theory applied to become a reality in the motion control system, easy connection for data transmission, and the upper system to facilitate fault diagnosis strengthen the protection and monitoring features that make the system more intelligent (such as inverter with self-adjustment function).
AC synchronous motor has become a rising star in adjustable drives, especially the permanent magnet synchronous motor, motor Brushless structure, high power factor, high efficiency, the rotor speed strictly to keep pace with the power frequency. Synchronous motor speed regulation system controlled frequency conversion and self-control frequency conversion of two categories. Controls fed synchronous motor is in principle very similar to the DC motor, power electronic converter to replace the mechanical commutator of a DC motor, such as the use of AC – DC – AC variable voltage variable frequency called “DC commutator motor or brushless DC motor (BLDC). The tradition of self-control frequency synchronous motor speed control system of the rotor position sensor, is now developing a system without rotor position sensor. Synchronous motor control frequency conversion can be applied to the vector control, rotor field oriented vector control than the induction mo
Published Date:
29/06/2012
Modified Date:
29/06/2012
French company uses wind turbine to create fresh w
The initial product, called the WMS1000 is capable, the company claims, of producing up to 1000 liters of clean fresh water every day in a humid climate. They also say the turbines are based on existing technology and are easy to maintain and use.
The
wind controller work by combining two current types of technology; traditional generation of electricity using wind as the driving force, and compressors commonly used by dehumidifiers and refrigerators. Anyone who has ever seen a dehumidifier in action can understand right away how the new turbines work. Air is pulled in, cooled and compressed, causing moisture in it to condense to water where it can be removed and used.
The new turbines create electricity in the same way as other wind generators, some of which is used to run the compressor. The water that is produced drips down to the base of the turbine tower where it is filtered and delivered for use. Most that buy and use such a system would also likely need to add a collecting tank to hold water for use during peak times.
Eole Water has also added extra features to the turbine and tower to make them more robust. One of those is large filters on the front of the turbine to keep out dust and dirt particles. Another is the ability to easily raise and lower the entire turbine and tower for maintenance and repair. The company claims one tower would be able to produce all the water needed for a town of two to three thousand people, though of course that would depend on where the town is located. Those in arid areas would find water output much less as there would be less water available to pull from the air.
The new turbines do have one major drawback and that is the price, which is close to three quarters of a million US dollars per system, though the company says it expects that figure to decline as more units are made and sold.
Published Date:
04/05/2012
Modified Date:
04/05/2012
It makes the first transparent solar panel
The inclusion of renewable energy in buildings is becoming progressively. It is a specialist Remica, achieving efficiency in addition to its facilities, but it precisely every time there are new findings that contribute to these improvements.
One of the latest is the first "
solar panel" manufacturing transparent, allowing solar energy to get through such fundamental parts and usable as the advantages.
From Heliatek, a German company, claim to have achieved, allowing trapping solar energy without the windows no longer transparent, allowing use of space available as power generators. Previously we had tried to do the same with other prototypes, however, is the first time you get to be fully transparent and that the shadows of the mechanism did not hinder vision.
These new solar windows will be available from 2015, with a material according to the company, will be similar to sunglasses, offering a fully transparent spot to avoid glare and shadows. The material is very light and strong, made at the cellular level organic compounds that are inserted into tinted windows.
Since the company believe that the technology could be applied to other surfaces of transparent materials such as rocks, bricks, plaster, or ceramic, which would take almost any building surface to generate power.
The disadvantage at this time is the high cost, which will hold back its marketing and in-depth development.
Published Date:
26/04/2012
Modified Date:
26/04/2012
Dow Solar expands Powerhouse Solar PV Shingle mark
Solar roofing combines safety, reliability and value, without compromise to the aesthetics of homes
Also, Dow can monitor each system to ensure optimal performance and provide real-time feedback on individual systems, the company accentuates.
“Our Powerhouse Solar Shingle is the only "
solar panel
"
roofing solution that gives homeowners the confidence of energy performance, safety, reliability and value, without compromise to the aesthetics of their home,” Dow Solar Marketing Director Dan Pezolt said.
“The state of Texas has an impressive history of energy-generating technologies and we are thrilled to be part of this state’s dynamic solar industry. Texas has the right combination of financial returns and market receptivity which makes it an ideal state for solar adoption.”
Dow Solar has selected three premier Texas professional roofing contractors, BELDON Roofing Co., Quality Roofing and Ja-Mar Roofing, to be exclusive Powerhouse authorized dealers.
Solar Shingle is certified as both a solar and a roofing product
Made in the USA and backed by a 20-year warranty from Dow Chemical Co., the Powerhouse Solar Shingle is also certified as both a solar and a roofing product. It has received seven performance and safety certifications, including the backing of Underwriters Laboratories (UL), International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) certification and is proven to withstand rain, hail and wind uplift.
“Dow Powerhouse Solar Shingle is a first-of-its-kind roofing product that can be efficiently installed when a homeowner is purchasing a new home, or replacing an existing roof due to repair or replacement,” Pezolt added.
“We are proud to partner with three elite roofing contractors in central Texas to bring homeowners a roof product that is custom-designed to fit the individual homeowner's budget and energy goals, while also complementing the style of the home and roof line.”
Published Date:
25/04/2012
Modified Date:
25/04/2012
Solar panel installation is my roof suitable?
Solar electricity panels offer many obvious benefits to homeowners. They offer a way to utilise the sun for a completely green and renewable form of energy and give you the opportunity to both save and make money. Sunlight is free, so you will enjoy free fuel for many years, with electricity bills greatly reduced. In addition to this, you can make excellent returns on your investment because of the Governments Feed in Tariff, which pays you for any excess energy which your solar electricity panels produce. So the benefits of "
solar panel
"
are obvious. But how do you know if your roof is suitable? Solar electricity panels can be installed on most roofs, with few exceptions. Your solar installation provider will assess your roof and consider which, if any, panels are suitable for you. Here are some points to consider when thinking about investing in solar electricity panels.
Which direction does your roof face?
South facing roofs allow solar electricity panels to achieve up to 100% efficiency, so this is by far the best option if available, and if not south east or south west solar electricity panels are almost as effective. If you do not have a south facing roof, do not worry. Solar panels facing east or west are still likely to achieve 80% efficiency and flat roofs are also effective bases for solar panels. The best angle for solar panels is between 30 and 35 degrees, but anywhere between 15 and 50 degrees is fine.
Shading
Solar panels work best when they are not shaded, so consider whether or not they are going to be blocked by a chimney or tree. You want your solar electricity panels to be in the sun for the majority of the day for optimum performance.
Roof space
Obviously you will need space on your roof for the solar panels. The more space you have available the more solar panels you can fit, generating a higher level of solar electricity. Your solar panel installation company will assess whether or not you have adequate space for the required number of panels for your needs. Your solar electricity panels will be placed on areas of your roof without roof light windows or vents.
Roof condition
Your solar installation will see you enjoying long-term benefits so you will want to make sure they are installed on a roof which will last. Ensure that your roof is in a good state of repair and physically strong enough to hold the solar electricity panels.
Planning permission?
Generally, a solar panel installation does not require planning permission. This changes, however, for houses which are listed, or in a conservation area or world heritage site, but permission is still likely to be granted. Contact a solar panel installation company for more information on whether your home is suitable for solar electricity panels.
Published Date:
24/04/2012
Modified Date:
24/04/2012