Converter with oscillator characterized in that it comprises an input (5) for connecting the phase through a first node (9) to cathode of a first diode (1) as well as to anode of a second diode (2), where the first diode (1) has anode connected through a third node (11) to anode of a third diode (3) as well as to a first output (17), wherein cathode of a third diode (3) is connected through a fourth node (12) to the anode of a fourth diode (4) as well as to neutral conductor (15) or to a second phase (16) as well as to a second output (18), wherein the fourth diode (4) has anode connected to a third output (19) and through a second node (10) to the cathode of the second diode (2), wherein parallelly to the second node (10) and to the third node (11) at least one oscillator circuit (20) comprising a bifilar coil (6) with a first winding (21) and a second winding (22) and at least one capacitor is connected. Another object of the invention is a system comprising a converter with oscillator and a load as well as a three-phase system.

Provided is a power conversion device that can suppress a surge to be generated when a load, such as a battery, is disconnected from an output of an AC generator. A rectifier circuit connected between an output portion of the AC generator and a first load rectifies the output of the AC generator and supplies the rectified output to the first load. A switch circuit connected between the output portion of the AC generator and the second load rectifies the output of the AC generator and supplies the rectified output to the second load, on condition that a drive signal is in a first signal state indicating permission of a power supply from the AC generator to the second load. Additionally, the switch circuit transitions from a conductive state to a non-conductive state in response to the output of the AC generator, on condition that the drive signal is in a second signal state indicating prohibition of the power supply from the AC generator to the second load. A driver circuit generates the drive signal and supplies the generated drive signal to a control terminal of the switch circuit.

An electrolysis cell includes an anode that has a low-density region formed from activated carbon and a high-density region formed from a plurality of graphite cylinders. There is a porous barrier that allows transport of water between the anode and a corrosion resistant cathode.

Systems and methods for monitoring the performance of reciprocating compressors are disclosed. The monitoring system includes inductive power generation at individual cylinders of the compressor, alleviating the need to run power supply and conduits to each of the cylinders. The inductive system also allows piston position to be determined at each cylinder. Data acquired at each cylinder can be telemetered to a central hub for processing.

A voltage source converter comprises a converter limb including first and second DC terminals for connection to a DC network. Each converter limb includes first and second limb portions which are separated by an AC terminal for connection to an AC network. Each limb portion includes a switching element connected with a chain-link converter that is operable to provide variable voltage. The voltage source converter includes a control unit to switch the switching element in each of the first and second limb portions between conducting and non-conducting configurations to selectively switch the corresponding chain-link converter, each switching element while in its non-conducting configuration transitions between a non-voltage supporting state and a voltage supporting state; and operate each chain-link converter while switched out of circuit to generate a varying voltage waveform to reduce the voltage range the corresponding switching element is exposed to in its voltage supporting state.

An energy harvesting circuit is provided that consists of two parallel paths, each comprising a transformer, full wave rectifier, and capacitor. An ultra-low-power microcontroller operates a double-position double-throw switch, which switches the capacitors from charging from the input, to providing energy to the output.

An electrolysis cell includes an anode that has a low-density region formed from activated carbon and a high-density region formed from a plurality of graphite cylinders. There is a porous barrier that allows transport of water between the anode and a corrosion resistant cathode.

A linear generator includes a permanent magnet array having at least two magnets arranged end-to-end. A set of conductive coils is arranged around the permanent magnet array. A four-phase full wave rectifier is configured to accept alternating current inputs from the set of conductive coils and to produce one or more direct current outputs. A summing circuit is configured to aggregate the one or more direct current outputs from the rectifier to produce a combined, rectified direct current output.

Provided is a power conversion device that can suppress a surge to be generated when a load, such as a battery, is disconnected from an output of an AC generator. A rectifier circuit connected between an output portion of the AC generator and a first load rectifies the output of the AC generator and supplies the rectified output to the first load. A switch circuit connected between the output portion of the AC generator and the second load rectifies the output of the AC generator and supplies the rectified output to the second load, on condition that a drive signal is in a first signal state indicating permission of a power supply from the AC generator to the second load. Additionally, the switch circuit transitions from a conductive state to a non-conductive state in response to the output of the AC generator, on condition that the drive signal is in a second signal state indicating prohibition of the power supply from the AC generator to the second load. A driver circuit generates the drive signal and supplies the generated drive signal to a control terminal of the switch circuit.

A buoy includes a flotation device configured to float at surface of a body of water. A vibrational linear electric generator (VLEG) is configured to generate power from vibrational oscillations caused by waves using compressed repulsive magnetic fields focused by end magnetic field deflecting magnets. A power collection circuit, which includes a first battery, is configured to collect and store energy generated by the VLEG. One or more electronic components are powered by the vibrational linear electric generator.