Power Electronics controlled rectifier solved example

Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The forum discussion centers on a solved example related to controlled rectifiers in power electronics. The key focus is on determining the firing angle, specifically discussing the calculation of (alpha/firing angle) as 180 - 45 degrees. Participants confirm that both methods of calculation, 90 + 45 and 180 - 45, yield the same result, affirming the correctness of the approach taken by the original poster.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of controlled rectifiers in power electronics
  • Familiarity with firing angle calculations
  • Knowledge of basic trigonometric principles
  • Experience with solved examples in electrical engineering
NEXT STEPS
  • Study the principles of controlled rectifiers in power electronics
  • Learn about firing angle calculations in detail
  • Explore solved examples of power electronics problems
  • Investigate the impact of different firing angles on rectifier performance
USEFUL FOR

Electrical engineering students, power electronics professionals, and anyone looking to deepen their understanding of controlled rectifiers and firing angle calculations.

jaus tail
Messages
613
Reaction score
48

Homework Statement


upload_2017-12-31_13-39-36.png


Homework Equations


Solved example

The Attempt at a Solution


I think the red part should be (alpha/firing angle) = 180 - 45
Here since the angle is 45, it makes no difference if you do 90 + 45 or 180 - 45, but i think it should be 180 - 45.
Am I right?
 

Attachments

  • upload_2017-12-31_13-39-36.png
    upload_2017-12-31_13-39-36.png
    10.3 KB · Views: 917
Physics news on Phys.org
Yes, I believe that you are correct.
 
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: jaus tail

Similar threads

  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
6K
Replies
7
Views
6K
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
4K
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
3K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10
Views
5K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
4K
Replies
4
Views
2K