Overview of Uninterruptive Power Systems (UPS)
Course ContentOPERATIONNormal Mode OperationUpset Mode ConditionsOffline2) Online Protection UPS or Line Interactive UPS 3) Double conversion (On-line)MAJOR COMPONENTS CHARACTERISTICSRectifierInverterFerroresonant DisadvantagesTransfer SwitchDesign and OperationOperationBatteriesBattery ChargerSTATIC UPS SYSTEM RATING & SIZE SELECTIONDetermining load kVA and Power FactorDetermining load inrush kVATESTINGBattery supported Motor Generator (M-G) setRotary systems with a transfer switch to a bypass sourceParalleling of redundant rotary systemsMOTORSSynchronous motorsDC motorsGENERATORSDC generatorsExcitersAdvantages and disadvantages of rotary UPS systemsRotary DisadvantagesSELECTING AN UPSDetermine needDetermine the purpose Determine the power requirementsSelect the Type of UPSDetermine maintainabilityDetermine if affordableAn UPS system is an alternate or backup source of standby power with the electric utility company being the primary source. The UPS provides protection of load against line frequency variations, elimination of power line noise and voltage transients, voltage regulation, and uninterruptible power for critical loads during failures of normal utilitySee more on pdhonline
