Converting Between AC and DC Power

This is lab 3 of 4 in the course

by Quanser Inc.

This lab covers how energy is converted between AC and DC forms. Students will complete activities to produce DC power from AC power using a rectifier, and to produce AC power from DC power using an inverter.

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After completing this lab, students will be able to:

Describe the theory behind passive rectification.
Explain the distinction between single and three-phase rectification.
Apply concepts in power factor and harmonic noise to rectifier design decisions.
Describe the theory behind power inverters.
Evaluate inverter output waveforms in terms of harmonic distortion and noise.
Differentiate microprocessor and FPGA-generated reference signals and explain their relative advantages.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Introduction to Physics or equivalent
Circuits 1 or equivalent
Circuits 2 (Semiconductors) or equivalent
Basic LabVIEW Proficiency

Requirements

NI ELVIS III

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Quanser Energy Systems Board for NI ELVIS III

Application board for NI ELVIS III which provides an experimental platform to introduce system-level concepts of power electronics and energy conversion. Learn more

LabVIEW

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