Single Phase Semi Controlled Converter R-L Load (Asymmetrical and Symmetrical)


Demonstrative Video



Introduction to the Experiment

This experiment is aimed to study the operation of single phase semi-controlled (Asymmetrical and Symmetrical) converter using R-L load by observing the output waveforms. The circuit is implemented in simulation as well as hardware and the performance is studied.

Learning Outcomes:

Circuit Diagram:

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Theory

In the period 0<tπω0<tπω; the SCRs T1T1 and Diode D1D1 are forward biased and the SCR T2T2 and Diode D2D2 are reverse biased. Then current through the load and voltage drop across the load are zero. Let the SCR T1T1 be triggered at an angle of αα (0<α<πω)(0<α<πω). As the Diode D1D1 is already conducting, the supply terminals are connected to the load through the SCR and Diode, and the current starts flowing through the load via SCR T1T1 and Diode D1D1. Therefore, the supply voltage appears across the load, the voltage drop across the SCR and the Diode is zero when they are conducting (SCR, Diode are assumed ideal).

Soon after πωπω load voltage tends to reverse, Free-wheeling Diode (FWD) gets forward biased and starts conducting. The load, or output current, is transferred from T1,D1T1,D1 to FWD. As SCR T1T1 is reverse biased at t=πω+t=πω+ current flows through FWD and T1T1 is turned off. The load terminals are short-circuited through FWD, therefore load voltage is zero during [πω<t<π+αω][πω<t<π+αω]. During the period [πω<t<2πω][πω<t<2πω]; T2T2 and Diode D2D2 are forward biased. When T2T2 is triggered at an angle of π+αωπ+αω, [0<π+αω<2π/ω], then the FWD is reverse biased and is turned off. During this period, supply terminals are connected to the load through the SCR and the Diode D2, the load current shifts from FWD to T2 and D2. Therefore, the supply voltage appears across the load. The voltage drop across the SCR and Diode is zero when they are conducting (SCR, Diode are assumed ideal). SCR T2 and Diode D2 continue to conduct up to 2π/ω. For the next half cycle, the load current is transferred from T2 and D2 to the FWD and SCR T1 and Diode D1 are forward biased. If we give triggering, SCR starts conducting and this cycle repeats.

Simulation of Single Phase Symmetrical Semi-Controlled Converter with RL Load

Aim

To simulate single phase symmetrical semi-controlled converter with RL load in MATLAB Simulink.

Implement the 1-phase Symmetrical semi-controlled converter with RL load of R=12.5Ω and L=6mH and observe the changes in the output voltage waveform at different firing angles. (Input voltage: 50V Peak = 35.35V RMS and 50Hz).

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Simulation of Single Phase Asymmetrical Semi-Controlled Converter with RL Load

Aim

To simulate single phase asymmetrical semi-controlled converter with RL load in MATLAB Simulink.

Implement the 1-phase Asymmetrical semi-controlled converter with RL load of R=12.5Ω and L=6mH and observe the changes in the output voltage waveform at different firing angles. (Input voltage: 50V Peak = 35.35V RMS and 50Hz).

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Hardware Implementation of Single Phase Symmetrical Semi-Controlled Converter with RL Load

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Procedure

  1. Connect the circuit as shown in the figure (with RL load R=12.5Ω, L=6mH).
  2. Switch ON the MCB of 3Ø supply on the left-hand side of your Experimental Table.
  3. Switch ON the MCB on the POWER MODULE kit.
  4. Switch ON the MCB on the SCR-Diode Power module and slowly increase the voltage to reach up to 35.35V RMS using + symbol Push Button in the Power Module kit.
  5. Switch on the driver power switch.
  6. Connect CRO probes across the RL load to measure the output voltage.
  7. Vary the firing angle as mentioned and note down the results.
  8. Observe the Output voltage waveforms in the DSO.

Hardware Implementation of Single Phase Asymmetrical Semi-Controlled Converter with RL Load

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Procedure

  1. Connect the circuit as shown in the figure (with RL load R=12.5Ω, L=6mH).
  2. Switch ON the MCB of 3Ø supply on the left-hand side of your Experimental Table.
  3. Switch ON the MCB on the POWER MODULE kit.
  4. Switch ON the MCB on the SCR-Diode Power module and slowly increase the voltage to reach up to 35.35V RMS using + symbol Push Button in the Power Module kit.
  5. Switch on the driver power switch.
  6. Connect CRO probes across the RL load to measure the output voltage.
  7. Vary the firing angle as mentioned in the “Exp6_Part B.doc” file.
  8. Observe the Output voltage waveforms in the DSO.

Results

I) Symmetrical Semi-converter with RL load

  1. Attach the circuit diagram of Single phase Symmetrical Semi-converter with RL load in MATLAB Simulink.
  2. Attach the waveforms of:
    • Input voltage
    • Input Current
    • Output Voltage
    • Output Current in Simulink (at firing angle 45°)
  3. Attach the waveforms of:
    • Thyristor Voltage
    • Thyristor current
    • Diode Voltage
    • Diode current in Simulink (at firing angle 45°)
  4. Attach the waveforms of Output Voltage (at firing angle 45°) (experimentally from the DSO).
  5. Calculate Performance parameters with RL-Load (in Simulink).
  6. S. no Firing angle (measured in time) msec Firing angle (measured in time converted into angle) degrees Average Output voltage RMS Output Voltage Average Diode current Average Thyristor current
    1. 0 msec
    2. 2.5 msec (2.5/10*180) = 45°
    3. 5 msec 90°
    4. 6.66 msec 120°

  7. Calculate Performance parameters for RL-Load (Experimentally).
  8. S. no Firing angle (measured in time) msec Firing angle (measured in time converted into angle) degrees Average Output voltage RMS Output Voltage
    1. 0 msec
    2. 2.5 msec (2.5/10*180) = 45°
    3. 5 msec 90°
    4. 6.66 msec 120°

II) Asymmetrical Semi-converter with RL load

  1. Attach the circuit diagram of Single phase Asymmetrical Semi-converter with RL load in MATLAB Simulink.
  2. Attach the waveforms of:
    • Input voltage
    • Input Current
    • Output Voltage
    • Output Current in Simulink (at firing angle 45°)
  3. Attach the waveforms of:
    • Thyristor Voltage
    • Thyristor current
    • Diode Voltage
    • Diode current in Simulink (at firing angle 45°)
  4. Attach the waveforms of Output Voltage (at firing angle 45°) (experimentally from the DSO).
  5. Calculate Performance parameters with RL-Load (in Simulink).
  6. S. no Firing angle (measured in time) msec Firing angle (measured in time converted into angle) degrees Average Output voltage RMS Output Voltage Average Diode current Average Thyristor current
    1. 0 msec
    2. 2.5 msec (2.5/10*180) = 45°
    3. 5 msec 90°
    4. 6.66 msec 120°

  7. Calculate Performance parameters for RL-Load (Experimentally).
  8. S. no Firing angle (measured in time) msec Firing angle (measured in time converted into angle) degrees Average Output voltage RMS Output Voltage
    1. 0 msec
    2. 2.5 msec (2.5/10*180) = 45°
    3. 5 msec 90°
    4. 6.66 msec 120°