Addis Ababa University ASEAN PLACA: ‘SEEK WISDOM, ELEVATE YOUR INTELLECT AND SERVE HUMANITY © Addis Ababa Institute of Technology School of Electrical and Computer Engineering Power Electronics Assignment Name: Solomon Lemma ID No: UGR/6379/12 Submitted date: 25/05/2023 Submitted to: AlulaTitle page Diode and Thyristor in Three-Phase Rectifier... Introduction........... 1. Three phase uncontrolled full bridge rectifier. Three phase uncontrolled rectifier. Resistive load.......... RL load. Highly inductive RL load... 2. Three phase fully controlled full bridge rectifier.. Circuit configuration for three phase fully controlled rectifier.....socsse. 10 Resistive load. 10 19 RL Load for thyristor. Highly inductive RL load... Conclusion..Diode and Thyristor in Three-Phase Rectifier Introduction: In various industrial applications, the conversion of three-phase alternati ‘Add Headings (Format > Paragraph styles) and they will appear in your table of contents. ng current (AC) into direct current (DC) is a common requirement. This report provides the observed simulations of diode and thyristor rectifiers in simulink. Diodes are semiconductor devices that allow current to flow in only one direction. In the context of a three-phase rectifier, diodes are utilized to convert the AC input voltage into a pulsating DC output voltage. By employing a diode bridge or full-wave rectifier configuration, the rectification process occurs simultaneously for all three phases. During the positive half-cycle of each input phase, the diodes allow current to flow from the AC input source to the load, while blocking current during the negative half-cycle. This rectification process effectively converts the AC voltage into a series of positive voltage pulses, forming the basis for the DC output. Thyristors, specifically silicon-controlled rectifiers (SCRs), are a type of controlled rectifier device widely used in power electronics. Unlike diodes, thyristors have the ability to control the flow of current by means of a gate signal. In a three-phase rectifier, thyristors are employed to regulate and control the power flow from the AC source to the DC load. By properly triggering the thyristors, the rectification of each phase can be controlled, allowing for the adjustment of output voltage and power delivery. 1This feature is particularly useful in applications where variable speed control or power regulation is required, such as motor drives and energy conversion systems. In summary, diodes and thyristors are key components of a three-phase rectifier in power electronics. Diodes perform the fundamental task of converting AC voltage into pulsating DC, while thyristors add the capability of controlling and regulating the power flow. Understanding the operation and characteristics of diodes and thyristors is crucial for designing efficient and reliable three-phase rectifier systems in various industrial applications.1. Three phase uncontrolled full bridge rectifier Three phase uncontrolled rectifierResistive load Figure 1: R=10 ohm Resistive loadSelected signal with FFT window (in red) Magnitude 0 0or 002 003 004 005 006 cor 008 008 a1 Time (s) Fundamental (60H2) = 68.86 , THO= 30.75% Mag (% of Fundamental) 0 rr ee) Frequency (Hz) Figure: 2 FFT of a phase current and Total harmonic distortion The source currents' harmonic frequencies are odd and not a multiple of three, Harmonic distortion = 30.76% Fundamental frequency = 50HzRL load Figure RL load source current,phase voltages and output voltage and currentSelected signal with FFT window (in red) Tn Tie aon Fundamental (50Hz) = 378.6 , THD= 30.88% a dl ‘Mag (9% of Fundamental g A a ie Cr a ee ee eT Frequency (Hz) Figure: RL load FFT for Diode The source currents’ harmonic frequencies are odd and not a multiple of three. Harmonic distortion = 30.88% Fundamental frequency = 50HzHighly inductive RL load Figure: Highly inductive RL load waveform for diodeSelected signal with FFT window (in red) ai zi 5 0 2 : zi 5 a a ae a a st Tee - Fundamental (0H) = 5252, THO= 30.00% | a Sx a7 = eo bo 3 2 2 z ul | | 1 Pod pa, a a oa ain ‘aon 1000 «1200 +~«1400~=«1800=«*1800 «2000 Frequency (Hz) figure : Highly inductive load FFT for diode rectifier. The source currents’ harmonic frequencies are odd and not a multiple of three. Harmonic distortion = 30.99% Fundamental frequency = 50Hz2. Three phase fully controlled full bridge rectifier Circuit configuration for three phase fully controlled rectifier Resistive loadFigure: Resistive load and a=0°FET window Magnitude 2 2002 2004 2006 2008 201 2012 2014 2018 2018 Time (s) Fundamental (50H2) = 68.86 , THD= 30.75% Mag (% of Fundamental) 20 10 I "| Pe ° 3 Ei 10 15 0 2 30 38 Harmonic order figure : FFT for resistive load and a=0° The source currents’ harmonic frequencies are odd and not a multiple of three, Harmonic distortion = 30.75% Fundamental frequency = 50HzSee ava uaua figure: For firing angle a=30°FET window . = Zo 2 0 220000 Poo POST Time (3) oo Fundamental (60H) = 40:31, THO=25.44% 0 20] 20 ‘0 | I ’ Pope on oo 0 5 70 ar) Harmonie order 25 Figure FFT for resistive load and a=30° The source currents’ harmonic frequencies are odd and not a multiple of three. Harmonic distortion = 35.44% Fundamental frequency = 50HzFFT window 4a| 20] Magnitude -40| 2 2002 2004 2006 2008 201 2012 204 2016 2018 Time (s) a Fundamental (S0Hz) = 28.76 , THD= 60.80% | | 70] | 5:0 La 35 40 Mag (%6 of Fundamental) Figure: Resistive load FFT ata=60° The source currents’ harmonic frequencies are odd and not a multiple of three. Harmonic distortion = 60.80% 16Figure Resistive load at a=90°FET window 29] 10 Magnitude 40 20] 2 2002 200 2008 2008 201 2012 2014 2018 2018 Time (s) Fundamental (S0Hz) = 7.882, THO= 129.92% 100 0 20 1 60 50 49] Mag (% of Fundamental) 20] 20] 10 0 5 10 6 2 2 30 35 40 45 Harmonie order Figure Resistive load at a=90° The source currents’ harmonic frequencies are odd and not a multiple of three. Harmonic distortion = 129.92%RL Load for thyristor. Figure: RL load for a = 60°FET window 40) oe = 2 «al 2 Bu ~~ ~—~COES~COS~COSC~CSC« ASC Time (s) cor Fundamental (50Hz) = 28.86 , THD= 52.44% %0 0 Mag (9 of Fundamental Bs 5 8 rn | li fo fo fia a ° 5 10 15 20 25 30 36 40 Harmonic order Figure: FFT for RL load for a = 60° The source currents’ harmonic frequencies are odd and not a multiple of three. Harmonic distortion = 52.44% 20Sake oe eee Figure RL load at a = 90°° FFT window: &£A08AH Magnitude 20) 2 2005 201 2018 202) 2025 2.00 2035 Time (s) Fundamental (60H2) = 7.823 , THD=113.43% Mag (% of Fundamental) Bs 8 8 8 a sg || Hu [ea nn a ann Harmonic order Figure: FFT for RL load at a=90° The source currents’ harmonic frequencies are odd and not a multiple of three. Harmonic distortion = 113.43% 22Highly inductive RL load figure: highly inductive( RL) load a=60° 23FFT window 2] 10 Magnitude 25 2602 2804 2508 2500 287 2512 251 2516 2510 Time (s) 100, Fundamental (50H2) = 28.38 , THD= 31.11% 90] 20] 70] 69] 60] 49] Mag (% of Fundamet 20] 10 0 2 4 6 8 0 2 4 6 1 2 Harmonic order Figure : FFT for highly inductive RL load at a=60° The source currents’ harmonic frequencies are odd and not a multiple of three, Harmonic distortion = 31.11% 24Figure: highly inductive RL load at a=90°FET window Magnitude 2 202 2022 «2024 2026 2028 203 2032 2004 2038 2008 Time (5) Fundamental (60H2) = 1.483 , THD= 67.28% Mag (% of Fundamental) 0 5 10 15 20 2 30 Ea 40 Harmonic order Figure: FFT for highly inductive RL load at a=90° The source currents' harmonic frequencies are odd and not a multiple of three. Harmonic distortion = 57.28% 26Conclusion In conclusion, the simulation of three-phase diode and thyristor rectification on Simulink provides valuable insights into the performance and behavior of these rectifier configurations in power electronics applications. Through the simulation, we can observe the conversion of three-phase AC input voltage into pulsating DC output voltage, showcasing the rectification process achieved by diodes. The diode bridge or full-wave rectifier configuration ensures simultaneous rectification of all three phases, resulting in a series of positive voltage pulses 27