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Transformer rectifiers deliver conversion efficiencies of up to 96%

8th January 2014
Staff Reporter
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Benefiting from added technical expertise following their aquisition of Drake Power, Powerstax have announced additional offerings to their transformer rectifier portfolio. The Powerstax transformer rectifiers support conversion efficiencies reaching 96% and typical power factors of 0.85, or as much as 0.99 if extensive power factor correction is applied.

 

 

The units allow an AC input to be converted into a steady DC output - delivering power levels of up to 500kVA. They are available in either transductor-controlled, thyristor-controlled, or switch-mode configurations. With peak-to-peak output ripple kept to well within a 5% margin (or considerably lower if adequate DC smoothing components are incorporated), voltage stability can be realized.

The transformer rectifiers, due to their rugged construction, are highly suited to power system implementations in the most physically demanding of application settings, where they are exposed to severe weather conditions and extreme temperature fluctuations. Very high mean time between failure figures prolong operational lifespan and enable costly maintenance call outs to be avoided. Sophisticated cooling takes care of heat dissipation - using fan, water or oil-based mechanisms (or a mixture of these).

Among the many industrial tasks for which these power sources may be employed are electro-chlorination, electroplating, impressed-current cathodic protection, electrophoretic paint deposition, electrocoagulation and various other electrochemical processes. Anything from 1 to 18 outputs can be specified, with a choice of fixed or regulated output options. Compliant with the BS EN 60146standard, these power solutions support an operational temperature range from -25°C to +55°C.

 

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