power converter

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power
noun
uk
/paʊər/us
/ˈpaʊ.ɚ/
ability to control people ...
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converter
noun[C]
uk
/kənˈvɜː.tər/us
/kənˈvɝː.t̬ɚ/
a machine or device that changes something into a ...
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(Definition ofpowerandconverterfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Such a device may be called a "voltage converter", "powerconverter", "travel adapter", etc.
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Apowerconverteris an electrical or electro-mechanical device for converting electrical energy.
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The hydrogen economy as a low-carbon solution to land transport has problems in generation, distribution (infrastructure), on-board storage and cost ofpowerconverter(fuel cell).
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An electrical adjustable-speed drive consists of an electric motor and a speed controller orpowerconverterplus auxiliary devices and equipment.
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Superconductor complications included cryogenic cooling systems with armor to protect against micrometeoroid impact and specialized connectors at segment, switch andpowerconverterinterfaces.
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Some models operate at constant speed, but more energy can be collected by variable-speed turbines which use a solid-statepowerconverterto interface to the transmission system.
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The five astronauts and two cosmonauts delivered more than 6,600 pounds of supplies and installed batteries, power converters, a toilet and a treadmill.
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Power converters also often have inrush currents much higher than their steady state currents, due to the charging current of the input capacitance.
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One application of sliding mode controllers is the control of electric drives operated by switching power converters.
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The term is often used, for example, for a specialized integrated circuit that controls high-power switches in switched-mode power converters.
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Linear power converters process the input power directly, with all active power conversion components operating in their linear operating regions.
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They install, maintain and repair power generators, power converters, power transformers, circuit breakers, distribution apparatus, and metering and associated auxiliary equipment.
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For this, power converters are employed, which results in the de-coupling of the wind turbine from the transmission system.
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Sliding mode control of switching power converters chooses a vector to reach sliding mode as fast as possible (high switching frequency).
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Locations with high-speed turbulent winds are better suited for variable-speed wind turbine generators with full-scale power converters due to the greater reliability and availability they offer in such conditions.
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The power converters are rated to.
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