Understanding:

Transformer Rectifiers
Basic Transformer Design
Transformer

Single Phase Input

High Volts High Amps
Low Amps Low Volts
Reactor

Selects Output
Welding Current
Bridge Rectifier

Changes AC to DC
Inductance Coil

Smoothes / Filters
DC Output
Basic Transformer - Summary
Reactor Inductance Coil
Selects Output Smoothes / Filters
Welding Current DC Output

Transformer Bridge Rectifier

Single Phase Input Changes AC to DC
High Volts High Amps
Low Amps Low Volts
Understanding:
Inverters
Inverter Technology
 Rectifier

AC - 50/60 Hz DC - Rippled
High Voltage High Voltage
Low Amperage Low Amperage
Filter

DC - Rippled DC - Smooth
High Voltage High Voltage
Low Amperage Low Amperage
IGBT

DC - Smooth AC - 20 K Hz
High Voltage High Voltage
Low Amperage Low Amperage
IGBT - Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor

DC - Smooth AC - 20,000 Hz
High Voltage High Voltage
Low Amperage Low Amperage
Increasing Frequency

“It is a well known fact that

transformers, operating at
higher frequency, are lighter
and more efficient”
Alexanderson, EFW
November 10, 1911
Paper Presented to AIEE
Iron at 200,000 Cycles
F (Hz) Wt (Kg) Eff (%)
60 19.5 90
1,740 3.05 96
10,000 2.7 97
50,000 1.9 98.1
100,000 1.7 98.2
200,000 1.5 98.3

Alexanderson, EFW
November 10, 1911
Paper Presented to AIEE
Transformer

AC - 20 K Hz AC - 20 K Hz
High Voltage Low Voltage
Low Amperage High Amperage
Transformer
Transformer
Rectifier

AC - 20 K Hz DC - Rippled
Low Voltage Low Voltage
High Amperage High Amperage
Choke

DC - Rippled DC - Smooth
Low Voltage Low Voltage
High Amperage High Amperage
 Inverter Technology - Summary

AC - 50/60 Hz DC - Rippled DC - Smooth AC - 20,000 Hz AC - 20,000 Hz DC - Rippled DC - Smooth

High Voltage High Voltage High Voltage High Voltage Low Voltage Low Voltage Low Voltage
Low Amperage Low Amperage Low Amperage Low Amperage High Amperage High Amperage High Amperage
Inverter Technology - Benefits
• More Efficient = Lower Cost Operation

• Lighter Weight = More Portable

• Smaller Size = More Compact

• Advanced Design = Superior Output

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