synchronous converter
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synchronous converter — noun electrical converter consisting of a synchronous machine that converts alternating to direct current or vice versa • Syn: ↑rotary, ↑rotary converter • Hypernyms: ↑electrical converter * * * noun : a synchronous machine that converts from… … Useful english dictionary
synchronous converter — /sɪŋkrənəs kənˈvɜtə/ (say singkruhnuhs kuhn vertuh) noun → rotary converter …
synchronous machine — noun : a dynamoelectric machine (as a generator or motor) that has a constant magnetic field and an armature which receives or delivers alternating current in synchronism with the motion of the machine and at a frequency equal to the product of… … Useful english dictionary
converter — /keuhn verr teuhr/, n. 1. a person or thing that converts. 2. Elect. a device that converts alternating current to direct current or vice versa. Cf. inverter, synchronous converter. 3. Metall. a chamber or vessel through which an oxidizing blast… … Universalium
synchronous — [siŋ′krənəs, sin′krənəs] adj. [LL synchronus < Gr synchronos: see SYNCHRONIZE] 1. happening at the same time; occurring together; simultaneous 2. having the same period between movements, occurrences, etc.; having the same rate and phase, as… … English World dictionary
Synchronous condenser — In electrical engineering, a synchronous condenser (sometimes synchronous compensator) is a synchronous motor that is not attached to any driven equipment. [B. M. Weedy, Electric Power Systems Second Edition, John Wiley and Sons, London, 1972,… … Wikipedia
Synchronous rectification — The synchronous rectification is a technique for improving efficiency of power converters in power electronics. It consists of connecting a diode and a transistor (usually a power MOSFET) in parallel. When the diode is forward biased, the… … Wikipedia
rotary converter — noun electrical converter consisting of a synchronous machine that converts alternating to direct current or vice versa • Syn: ↑synchronous converter, ↑rotary • Hypernyms: ↑electrical converter * * * I. noun see synchronous converter … Useful english dictionary
electrical converter — noun converter that converts alternating current into direct current or vice versa • Hypernyms: ↑converter, ↑convertor • Hyponyms: ↑inverter, ↑power pack, ↑synchronous converter, ↑rotary, ↑rotary converter … Useful english dictionary
rotary converter — /roʊtəri kənˈvɜtə/ (say rohtuhree kuhn vertuh) noun a device for converting alternating current into direct current or vice versa, by mechanically coupling an AC electric motor to a DC generator; synchronous converter …
