Definition of Inductance of Transmission Line: The formula for definition of inductance of transmission line is as follows: Voltage induced in a circuit is given by where ψ represents the…
Types of Forced Commutation: It was observed from the discussion on choppers and inverters that in thyristor systems fed from dc supply, the forward current does not pass through zero…
Phase Control of Three Phase Induction Motor: Figure 11.44 shows the schematic representation of Phase Control of Three Phase Induction Motor. Two thyristors are connected in antiparallel in each line.…
Types of Converters in Power Electronics: The different types of converters in power electronics are AC/DC Converters AC/AC Converters The Matrix Converter DC/DC Converters DC/AC Converters Control VSI Current Source…
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…
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…
Gate Turn Off Thyristor (GTO) - Symbol, Operations and Applications: Conventional thyristors are used as ideal switches in power electronic applications. They have the capability of blocking several thousand volts…
AC Series Motor: A series motor can be run from either dc or ac (single-phase) supply provided that both stator and rotor cores are laminated to limit the iron-loss. Figure…