Two pulse half controlled bridge converter: A Two pulse half controlled bridge converter is obtained by connecting a two pulse controlled midpoint converter in series with an uncontrolled one, as…
Six pulse bridge converter: The conduction time of a thyristor in a six pulse connection can be increased when the converter is obtained by a series or parallel connection of…
Two pulse bridge converter: A two pulse bridge converter is achieved as shown in Fig. 3.22 from two midpoint converters. They are connected in series on the dc side and…
Power Converters Articles: What is a Power Converter? Solid-state power converter are employed for obtaining the approÂpriate form of electrical energy such as direct current or adjustable-frequency alternating current (required…
Power Converters Interview Questions and Answers: 1. What is freewheeling diode? Ans. Freewheeling diode is a bypass or commutating diode. It is connected across motor terminals to allow for dissipation of…
Single Phase Full Wave Controlled Rectifier (or Converter): In case of Single Phase Full Wave Controlled Rectifier (or Converter) both positive and negative halves of ac supply are used and,…
Converters for Electric Motors Articles: Electric Converter: The speed of a dc motor can be varied by varying the armature voltage or the field current, for which a variable dc…
Gate Firing Converters: The firing pulse control unit constitutes the heart of any thyristor power conÂverter. The Gate Firing Converters required by the thyristors are often derived from the digital…