Practice mode Electrical Engineering

In a three-phase half wave controlled rectifier, what is the polarity of the average DC output voltage when the firing angle is below 90°?

Correct answer C. Positive

Explanation

The average output is proportional to cos α. For firing angles under 90°, cos α is positive, so the converter rectifies and the average DC voltage is positive.

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