Transformer-Hybrid Variable Reactance

Abstract

A device that improves electrical power and current flow between the source and load using a unique combination of solid state semiconductor and variable impedance technologies. Pure solid state semiconductor power circuits produce non-linear and peak current flow that can cause protection devices, such as breakers and fuses to nuisance trip when driving high inrush variable resistive and inductive loads. Variable reactance transformers, on the other hand, address these irregularities but at the expense of higher energy costs, physical size and weight. The invention solves the above mentioned deficiencies by the design of new improved electrical and mechanical devices. On the electrical side is a superior variable impedance regulator circuit, in combination with a DC saturable transformer core and coil, that when activated keeps current spikes and abnormal flows within the circuit from occurring. This prevents circuit protection devices from false failures which increase equipment reliability. Production downtime and or part failures can mean the success or failure of a business! On the mechanical side is the integration of two new types of semiconductor heat sinks, single and double sided, and one new transformer coil type heat exchanger. The devices when built into the new improved hybrid variable reactance transformer (or HVRT for short) carries heat away in an extremely compact package. The result is a smaller and lighter unit that saves in both plant physical floor space and initial shipping costs.

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