power-converter

Energy conversion transformation of energy generated by nature into an appropriate form for use by humans.

In the past, a variety of devices and systems have been developed for this purpose. The majority of these energy conversion equipments are simple. The early windmills they were used to convert the motion of the wind into mechanical energy which was then used to pump water and grinding grain. The other systems for energy conversion are more complex, specifically ones that draw electricity from fossil-fuels as well as nuclear fuels to generate electrical energy. These systems require several steps or processes through which will go through a number of transformations in various intermediate kinds.

The majority of energy converters used today involve the transformation that electrical energy generated through thermal heat to electricity. The efficiency of these devices is not guaranteed fundamentally, following the laws of thermodynamics as well as other theories of science. Recently, attention has been paid to Direct energy conversion equipment, like solar cells, which avoid the conversion process to heat energy for the creation of electricity.

This article analyzes the development of technology that converts energy into electricity. It also examines not just traditional methods but and the newest and experimental converters that hold a lot of potential. It discusses their unique characteristics along with the fundamental concepts that guide their operation and their primary types as well as their principal applications. For a detailed explanation of the basics of thermodynamics and how they affect the design and efficiency of systems, see thermodynamics.