power-converter

Energy conversion conversion of energy generated by nature into the form that can be used by humans.

In the course of time, an array of equipment and systems has been developed for this purpose. Many of these energy conversion equipments are simple. The early windmills they were used to convert the motion generated by the wind to mechanical energy, which was used later to pump water and grind grains. Other energy conversion systems are more complex, specifically ones that use fossil-fuels as well as nuclear fuels in order to produce electricity. These systems need several actions or processes where will go through a number of transformations that take place through various intermediate types.

The majority of energy converters employed today are based on the conversion of that electrical energy generated through the heat of the furnace into electricity. The efficiency of such devices is subject to limits principally, as they are governed by the rules of thermodynamics and other scientific theories. Recently, a lot of attention has been paid to direct energy conversion devices like solar cells that bypass the step of conversion to heat energy for the creation of electricity.

This article analyzes the development of technology that converts energy. It also focuses on more than traditional methods as well as the latest and experimental converters with vast potential. It describes their distinct characteristics as well as the fundamental principles that drive their operating and their primary types and the main applications. For an in-depth explanation of the basics of thermodynamics and their impact on the design and efficiency of systems, see thermodynamics.