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The lab report analyzes the operation of single-phase half-bridge and full-bridge controlled rectifiers using Simulink, focusing on their performance under varying conditions. It highlights the importance of firing angles, load types, and filter capacitors in regulating output voltage and reducing ripple, demonstrating the superior efficiency of full-bridge rectifiers. The experiment underscores the critical role of controlled rectifiers in practical applications such as power supplies and motor drives.

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Lab Report 12

The lab report analyzes the operation of single-phase half-bridge and full-bridge controlled rectifiers using Simulink, focusing on their performance under varying conditions. It highlights the importance of firing angles, load types, and filter capacitors in regulating output voltage and reducing ripple, demonstrating the superior efficiency of full-bridge rectifiers. The experiment underscores the critical role of controlled rectifiers in practical applications such as power supplies and motor drives.

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Lab Report - 11

Course code: EEE 4434


Course title: Power Electronics Lab

Submitted by:
Name: Muntasir Hossain Nadid
ID: 213016009

Submitted to: A O M Shamsuddoha

Date of submission: 24 December 2024


Experiment Name: Study of a Single-Phase Half-bridge and Full
bridge Controlled Rectifier
Objective:
The objective of this experiment is to analyse the operation and performance of single-phase
half- bridge and full-bridge controlled rectifiers under varying conditions using Simulink.

Theory

Controlled rectifiers are important in power electronics because they convert AC (alternating
current) into DC (direct current) while allowing control over the output voltage. They use devices
like thyristors or SCRs (silicon-controlled rectifiers) to control the conduction time during each AC
cycle, which helps regulate the rectification process.

A single-phase half-wave-controlled rectifier works by letting current flow during only one half of
the AC cycle. The SCR’s firing angle controls the conduction angle, which affects the output
voltage. This type of rectifier is simple and works well for low-power applications, but it creates a
lot of ripples in the output. To fix this, filter capacitors are added to smooth out the waveform
On the other hand, a single-phase full-wave-controlled rectifier uses two or four SCRs to allow
current to flow during both halves of the AC cycle. This makes it more efficient and reduces ripple,
making it better for industrial and high-power uses. A bridge rectifier design can also improve the
quality and stability of the output.
In experiments, pulse generators are used to create gate pulses with different phase delays to control
the firing angle of the SCRs. This determines when conduction starts in each AC cycle. Different
types of loads, like resistive and R-L loads, are tested to see how they affect the voltage and current
waveforms. Adding inductance in the load creates reactive power, which changes the phase
relationship between voltage and current.
Filter capacitors are added to reduce ripples in the output voltage and improve the DC output’s
quality. This makes the rectifier’s output more practical for real-world applications. These
experiments show how versatile and important controlled rectifiers are, especially in things like
power supplies and motor drives, where stable and regulated DC output is needed.
Figure 1: Single phase half wave Controlled Rectifier with resistive load

Figure 2: Single phase half wave Controlled Rectifier with R-L load

Figure 3: Single phase full wave Controlled Inverter


Circuit Diagram and Output:

Figure 04: Half bridge rectifier with R = 100 Ω Branch

Figure 05: Firing angle 30 degree


Figure 06: Firing angle 90 degree

Figure 07: Firing angle 45 degree


Figure 08: Half bridge rectifier with R-L (R = 100 Ω and L = 1 H) Branch

Figure 09: Firing angle 30 degree


Figure 10: Firing angle 90 degree

Figure 11: Firing angle 45 degree


Figure 12: Full bridge rectifier with R = 100 Ω Branch

Figure 13: Firing angle 30 degree


Figure 14: Firing angle 60 degree

Figure 15: Firing angle 120 degree


Figure 16: Full bridge rectifier with R-L (R = 100 Ω and L = 1 H) Branch

Figure 17: Firing angle 120 degree


Figure 18: Firing angle 60 degree

Figure 19: Firing angle 30 degree


Discussion:
The experiment effectively demonstrated the performance of single-phase half-bridge
and full-bridge controlled rectifiers under varying conditions using Simulink. By
analyzing different firing angles, load types, and configurations, the behavior of each
rectifier was observed. For the half-bridge rectifier, the output voltage and current
waveforms showed that with a resistive load, the output closely followed the input AC
signal, regulated by the firing angle of the SCR. In contrast, an R-L load introduced a
phase delay in the current due to inductive reactance and a slower decay in the output
voltage. This highlighted the influence of inductive components on waveform
characteristics and current conduction. In the full-bridge rectifier, conduction during
both AC cycle halves significantly reduced ripple content, producing a smoother DC
output suitable for higher efficiency applications. The firing angle played a crucial role
in controlling the average output voltage for both rectifiers, with larger firing angles
reducing the output. The addition of filter capacitors further improved DC output
quality by reducing ripples, especially at lower firing angles where output stability was
higher. Overall, the experiment emphasized the superior efficiency and reduced ripple
of full-bridge rectifiers compared to half-bridge rectifiers, while also showcasing the
critical roles of load type, firing angle, and filter components in optimizing rectifier
performance for practical applications.

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