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This paper is focused on the development of a modified sine wave 0.75 kVA inverter for the viewing center in Iloro community, Ondo State. The community was chosen due to the fact that it is not connected to the national grid. The stages of power inverter were thoroughly discussed through design calculations. The load calculation method was used to determine the rating of the inverter. The design calculations of each stage of the inverter were properly presented and the no load test as well as the on load test of the device was performed. The Bill of Engineering Measurements and Evaluation for the developed inverter was estimated as N17, 000 ($44.74). Recommendation was made that such a paper should be pragmatically used by the government to better the lot of the masses with the view of providing alternative power supply.

Keywords

Inverter, power supply, modified sine wave, load, development

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