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A single-phase full converter is connected to 230 V, 50 Hz. The load is R = 10 Ω with a very large inductance. For α = 30°, verify.
1. Average output voltage is approximately 179.3 V.
2. The RMS value of the input current is 17.93 A.
3. The fundamental power factor is 0.866.
Which of the statements are correct?

Answer & step-by-step solution
Correct answer: C. 1, 2 and 3
Quick explanation

Firing angle controls average DC voltage; the AC-side current is non-sinusoidal and its fundamental is displaced approximately by α. Vdc=(2√2×230/π)cos30°≈179.3 V. With R=10 Ω and highly inductive continuous current, Id≈17.93 A. Key relation: 1φ: Vdc=(2Vm/π)cosα≈0.9Vrms cosα; 3φ: Vdc≈1.35V_LL cosα.

Exam focus: Large load inductance → nearly constant DC current. Common trap: Distinguish displacement factor cosα from total power factor including distortion.

1φ: Vdc=(2Vm/π)cosα≈0.9Vrms cosα; 3φ: Vdc≈1.35V_LL cosα.

Statement-wise Verification

  • Statement 1 - Correct.
    Average output voltage is approximately 179.3 V.
    Vdc=(2√2×230/π)cos30°≈179.3 V.
  • Statement 2 - Correct.
    The RMS value of the input current is 17.93 A.
    With R=10 Ω and highly inductive continuous current, Id≈17.93 A.
  • Statement 3 - Correct.
    The fundamental power factor is 0.866.
    The fundamental displacement factor is cos30°≈0.866.

Core Concept

A fully controlled bridge feeding a highly inductive load operates with nearly continuous DC current. Firing angle controls average DC voltage; the AC-side current is non-sinusoidal and its fundamental is displaced approximately by α. In three-phase bridges each thyristor conducts for 120 electrical degrees under continuous current.

Formula / Key Relationship

1φ: Vdc=(2Vm/π)cosα≈0.9Vrms cosα; 3φ: Vdc≈1.35V_LL cosα.

Step-by-Step Check

Vdc=(2√2×230/π)cos30°≈179.3 V. With R=10 Ω and highly inductive continuous current, Id≈17.93 A. The fundamental displacement factor is cos30°≈0.866.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A is incorrect because it omits correct statement(s) 3. Option B is incorrect because it omits correct statement(s) 1. Option D is incorrect because it omits correct statement(s) 2.

Exam Shortcut / Approach

Large load inductance → nearly constant DC current.

Common Mistake

Distinguish displacement factor cosα from total power factor including distortion.

Quick Revision

Average Output and Input Current is linked with Single-Phase Full Converter, Controlled Rectifiers and Power Electronics. Large load inductance → nearly constant DC current.

Exam tipLarge load inductance → nearly constant DC current.
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