Advantages and Disadvantages of Inverter
Some advantages of inverter are as follows:
Advantages
- Since inverter converts DC to AC it is useful during power outages.
- It is combined with renewable resources so that appropriate output is generated.
- It is useful in remote areas as small quantity of DC is converted to high frequency AC .
Some disadvantages of inverter are as follows:
Disadvantages
- Inverters are usually bulky because of the large inbuilt circuitry. It is also expensive.
- Maintaining an inverter is costly since it requires proper ventilation and cooling.
Introduction to Inverters
Current is defined as the flow of electrons. It is denoted by I and the SI unit of current is Ampere. There are mainly two types of currents: Alternating Current (AC) and Direct Current (DC). In general AC is used to travel over long distances and users require DC.
So, there are many devices that are used to convert incoming Alternating current to Direct Current. Examples include SMPS, Power Adapters, Chargers etc. But we also need devices that convert Direct Current to Alternating Current.
Table of Content
- What is an Inverter?
- Components of an Inverter
- Types of Inverters
- How does an inverter work?
- Characteristics of Inverter
- Applications of Inverter
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Inverter
- Precautions for using an Inverter