AC Power Supplies

Applications
Standby source for critical loads (computer) Primary source when normal ac not available

Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS)

2 common configurations

Configuration 1 Load normally supplied by Main Supply

Operating Modes
Normal condition
Main supply applied to the load Rectifier keeps batteries charged

Main supply failure

Inverter supplies power to the load When interruption is over, main supply is applied to the load

Configuration 2 Inverter supplies power to the load

Operating Modes
Normal condition
Inverter operates continuously, powering the load Rectifier maintains the charge on the batteries Inverter conditions the supply to the load

Inverter failure
Main supply powers the load

Typical UPS System

Operating Conditions
Main supply failure
Battery supplies the inverter Inverter powers the load

Normal conditions
Inverter operates as a bridge rectifier Main supply powers the load

Types of AC Power Supplies

Switched-mode Resonant Bidirectional

Switched-Mode AC Power Supply

Features of the Switched-Mode Configuration

Two inverters
Input side: operates at high-frequency Reduces size of transformer and DC filter components at the input of the output-side inverter

Features of the Switched-Mode Configuration

Two inverters continued
Output side: operates at output frequency

Resonant AC Power Supply

Features of the Resonant AC Power Supply

Two inverters
Input side is a resonant inverter Output side operates with PWM control at the output frequency

Bidirectional AC Power Supply

Features of the Bidirectional AC Power Supply

Output inverter and Rectifier are combined into a cycloconverter (converts one frequency ac into another frequency ac) Power flow in either direction

Multistage Conversions

Multistage Conversions (continued)

Four conversions AC-DC DC-AC AC-DC DC-AC Ultimately an AC AC Conversion

Alternative Configuration 2-Forced-Commutated Cycloconverters