UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply)

GAUTAM MISHRASemester – VII

Department of Electronics and CommunicationGogte Institute of Technology, Belagavi

Introduction

An UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) is an electrical apparatus that provides emergency power to a load when the input power source, typically mains power, fails.

Types

There are three distinct types of UPS: On-line UPS Off-line UPS (Hi) Electronic Gen erators

Circuit of On-line UPS

Block Diagram of Off-line UPS

Block Diagram of Electronic Generators

Applications of UPS• Data Centers• Telecommunication• Healthcare• Industries• Special Projects (Events)• Bank and Insurance

Advantages of UPS• Protects from uncertain data loss• Emergency power supply• Protects the voltage sensitive devices from bad electricity• Provides surge protection• Maintains the battery life• UPS gives a huge power back in the industries

Drawbacks of UPS• Energy Use• Maintenance Cost• Infrastructure

References

• www.circuitstoday.com• www.eneria.fr• www.wikipedia.com