Power electronics - Rectifier help required

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izzy

Joined Jul 12, 2008
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Hello forum members,

I am trying to prepare for my final exam, and I am confused about one of the rectifier problem which might be asked in the final. I would really appreciate if anyone can help me on this!

Here is the problem

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Vsource = V mag Sin(wt+ a)

a = Commencement angle; a>0
β = Conduction angle; β<2 pi


1. Find i(t)

2.At what time does D1 current falls to 0?

3.At what time does inductor current falls to 0?

4. What is the DC current flowing through the source?

5. How much power is delivered to the battery?

6. What is the power factor of the source?



Thanks in advance!
Jacky
 

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izzy

Joined Jul 12, 2008
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Thanks for you reply.

i(t) is the current through the inductor.

I am not sure about beta. All I know is it is the conduction angle.:(

I think the beta only tell us that the current is continious or something.
 
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mik3

Joined Feb 4, 2008
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If you assume ideal diodes (no voltage drop across them when they conduct), then D1 will conduct when V3 exceeds 8V (battery voltage). Thus to find the conduction angle of D1 calculate at which angle Vsource = V mag Sin(wt+ a) equals 8V. Also, D2 will conduct when V3 reaches its peak value (12V) and starts to decrease.
 

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izzy

Joined Jul 12, 2008
8
Thanks for your reply once again.

Yes I tried that before But I couldnt get the right answer.

First of all let me make sure I have the right equation for i(t)

i(t) = -(Vm /Lω) Cos(120*pi*t + a) - Vs/L + (Vm /Lω) Cos(a)

Right?

Ok now for
2.At what time does D1 current falls to 0?

I set V3 = V4

12 Sin(120*pi*t + a) = 8
Sin(120*pi*t + a) = 2/3
120*pi*t + a = arc Sin (2/3)
120*pi*t + a = 0.72

Now what should I do? I am not sure.


Any idea on no. 3 and no. 4?


BTW, I found

a = the angle in radians at which the source current begins to flow

β = is the angle at which the source current ceases
 
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izzy

Joined Jul 12, 2008
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Will the answer for both of these questions be same?


2.At what time does D1 current falls to 0?

3.At what time does inductor current falls to 0?
 
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