Single Phase Dual Converter Circuit Diagram with Four Quadrant of Operation: We have seen that Single Phase full Converters with inductive loads allow only a two-quadrant operation. If two 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,…
What is a Power Converter? Solid-state power converter are employed for obtaining the appropriate form of electrical energy such as direct current or adjustable-frequency alternating current (required to operate most…
Step Up Converter or Boost Converter: A Step Up Converter, or boost converter, produces a dc output voltage higher than its supply voltage. In the circuit shown in Fig. 17-34(a),…
Step Down Converter: A step-down switching regulator, or Step Down Converter (also termed a buck converter), produces a dc output voltage lower than its input voltage. The basic circuit arrangement…
Synchronous Motor and Brushless DC Motor Drives Articles: Brushless DC Motor Drives (Trapezoidal PMAC): The cross section of a 3-phase 2 pole Brushless DC Motor Drives is shown in Fig.…
DC Motor Drives Articles: Armature Voltage Control using Transformer : Variable voltage for the dc motor control can also be obtained by either using an auto-transformer or a Armature ...…
Use of Efficient Semiconductor Converters: Prior to development of Use of Efficient Semiconductor Converters, inefficient power modulators were employed in several applications. While replacement of these power modulators by the…