Basic Principle of Chopper Circuit

Basic Principle of Chopper Circuit: A Basic Principle of Chopper Circuit is essentially a thyristor switch in series with the load as shown in Fig. 11.27(a). A shunting diode is…

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What is Power Electronic Converter?

What is Power Electronic Converter?: What is Power Electronic Converter? - Since the introduction of the thyristor, the Power Electronic Converter technology has progressed through intense technological evolution for the…

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MOS Controlled Thyristor (MCT)

MOS Controlled Thyristor (MCT) | Symbol | Equivalent Circuit: An MOS Controlled Thyristor (MCT) is a thyristor-like trigger-into-conduction device that can be turned on or off by a short pulse…

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What is Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR)?

What is Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR)? | Construction and Working of SCR: What is Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR)? - This semiconductor switching device is also known as a thyristor. It…

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Shunted Armature Speed Control

Shunted Armature Speed Control: Shunted Armature Speed Control - It is a variation of rheostatic control. As is obvious from Fig. 7.59, the principle used in achieving control is that…

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Rheostatic Control Method

Rheostatic Control Method: Rheostatic Control Method - Series armature-resistance control : Here the applied armature voltage is varied by placing an adjustable resistance Re in series with the armature as…

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Armature Control Method

Armature Control Method: The main requirement of this Armature Control Method scheme is a variable voltage supply to the armature whose current rating must be somewhat larger than that of…

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