Rectifier or Charger

The rectifier should be properly sized to satisfactorily perform these two tasks: Supply the inverter at full
load (Ir) and charge the batteries at the maximum charge current (Ic). Therefore, the rectifier DC load
current (Idc) is the sum of Ir and Ic. In equation form: Idc = Ir + Ic
The design DC load current is the current drawn by the inverter from the rectifier at full load.
Ir = S/Vdc
where:
Ir = Design DC full load current (A)
S = UPS VA rating
Vdc = nominal battery / DC link voltage
Since a 1000 VA UPS was selected, then,
Ir = 1000 VA / 120 V = 8.33 A.
Meanwhile, the maximum battery charging current can be computed as follows:
Ic = (C X f)/t
where:
Ic = maximum DC charge current (A)
C = selected battery capacity (Ampere-hour or Ah)
f = battery recharge efficiency (typically 1.1)
t = minimum battery recharge time (hours)
In the example, for a 60 Ah battery as calculated in UPS Sizing: Battery Capacity, and recharge time of
2.25 hours,
Ic = (60 Ah X 1.1) / 2.25
Ic = 29.33 A
Thus, the total minimum DC rectifier/charger current is:
Idc = 8.33 + 29.33 = 37.7 A
Select the next standard rectifier rating that exceeds the total minimum DC current above.
Use a 40-Ampere Rectifier.