Design of 12 VDC to 240 VAC inverter for running fluorescent lamp

Abstract

This report entitled “Design of 12 VDC to 240 VAC Inverter for running fluorescent lamp” summarizes apart of final year project for the Electrical System Engineering courses done in University Malaysia Perlis. Inverters are used for Direct Current (DC) voltage to Alternating Current (AC) voltage conversion. Inverters are commonly used to supply AC power from DC sources such as solar panels or batteries. The inverter is the heart of a solar system. This is a good choice for people who want to reduce their electricity bills. The converted AC is from 12 VDC of batteries or power supply and 50 Hz frequency with the use of center tap transformers. The inverter in used will produce a square wave output waveform. The fluorescent lamp able to operate very well uses this inverter design. For a continuously operation of the inverter circuit, a solar panel will be used to recharge the battery.