Nikita Namdev Mardhekar,
Swapnali P. God,
- Student, Department of Electrical Engineering, Sinhgad College of Engineering, Korti, Pandharpur, Maharashtra, India
- Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, Sinhgad College of Engineering, Korti, Pandharpur, Maharashtra,, India
Abstract
This study offers a practical solution to the frequent power outages in places like Nigeria, where having backup power sources, such as inverters, is crucial. To make switching between the main power supply and backup power easier, the authors created a simple but effective transfer switch. The design uses important components like an electromechanical relay, a contactor, a voltage monitoring relay, and delay timer relays to ensure smooth switching between power sources. The system was first tested on a breadboard before being assembled onto a printed circuit board (PCB) for the final version. The transfer switch has 66.3% efficiency, which is typical for this kind of a power system, and can handle a maximum load of 10 A. This affordable system improves the reliability of backup power for both emergencies and everyday use. In the future, the authors suggest using more efficient power supplies to reduce energy loss and improve performance.
Keywords: Power system, backup power source, inverter, transfer switch, automatic switching, relays, circuit testing, PCB, power supply unit, voltage comparator, switching system
[This article belongs to Journal of Electronic Design Technology ]
Nikita Namdev Mardhekar, Swapnali P. God. Development of a Cost-Effective Automatic Power Transfer Switch for Backup Energy Systems. Journal of Electronic Design Technology. 2025; 16(01):7-12.
Nikita Namdev Mardhekar, Swapnali P. God. Development of a Cost-Effective Automatic Power Transfer Switch for Backup Energy Systems. Journal of Electronic Design Technology. 2025; 16(01):7-12. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/joedt/article=2025/view=208839
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Journal of Electronic Design Technology
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 01 |
| Received | 23/12/2024 |
| Accepted | 30/01/2025 |
| Published | 08/03/2025 |
| Publication Time | 75 Days |
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