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Inverters and Converters

OBJECTIVES

In this chapter you will learn about:

  • The difference between converters and inverters
  • Various types of converters
  • Rectification-half-wave, full-wave and bridge
  • Rectifiers, single-phase and three-phase
  • Uninterrupted power supply (UPS)
  • Single-phase inverters
  • Three-phase inverters
  • Six-step inverters
  • Different types of converting machinery
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D.C. intermediate circuit

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Inverters and converters

45.1  INTRODUCTION

Despite the increasing use of alternating current (a.c.) for all industrial purposes, there are nevertheless ...

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