Power quality refers to maintaining the near sinusoidal waveform of power distribution bus voltages and currents at rated magnitude and frequency. Power quality describes the extent of variation of the voltage, current, harmonics, and frequency of the power system. The
Ground Fault Current Interrupter Protection Circuit
A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is a device that cuts off an electric power supply when it detects the ground fault in the system and hence prevents the system from severe damage. The GFCI monitors the current flowing into
Power Electronics: Introduction & Importance
Power electronics is a combination of two main branches of engineering i.e. power and electronics engineering. Power engineering deals with the generation, transmission, distribution, and utilization of electric energy at high power level whereas electronic engineering deals with the production,
Comparison of Si, SiC, GaN and Sapphire Power Semiconductor Devices
Q. Compare suitability of Si, SiC, GaN, and Sapphire being used for Modern Power Semiconductor Devices? Ans. S.No. Characterisitcs Si SiC (3H)/SiC (6H) GaN Sapphire 1. Energy gap at 300K (eV) 1.12 2.23/2.9 3.2 5.47 2. Maximum operating temperature (°C) 300
Comparison of Thyristor, MOSFET & IGBT Devices
S.No. Characterisitics Thyristor MOSFET IGBT 1. Type of Device Minority carrier Majority carrier Minority carrier 2. Rating very high Voltage, very high Current Medium Voltage, high Current high Voltage, high Current 3. Switching frequency low very high (~ MHz)
Comparison of UPS
Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) is of three types. Offline UPS Offline preferred UPS Online UPS S.No. Parameters Offline UPS Offline Preferred UPS (Line interactive UPS) Online UPS 1. Type Sine wave or Quasi-sine wave sine wave sine wave 2. Voltage