5 - L-26 (SSG) (Pe) ( (Ee) Nptel)
5 - L-26 (SSG) (Pe) ( (Ee) Nptel)
5 - L-26 (SSG) (Pe) ( (Ee) Nptel)
3 The rms output voltage and the most important harmonics versus triggering
angle α.
As is evident from the current waveforms, the PAC introduces significant harmonics both into
the load and the supply. This is one of the main reasons why such controllers are today not
acceptable. The ideal waveform as shown in Fig 26.2 is half wave symmetric. However it is to be
achieved by the trigger circuits. The controller in Fig. 26.4 ensures this for the TRIAC based
circuit. While the TRIAC has a differing characteristic for the two polarities of biasing with the
32V DIAC - a two terminal device- triggering is effected when the capacitor voltage reaches 32
V. This ensures elimination of DC and even components in the output voltage.
Fig. 26.4 DIAC based trigger circuit for a TRIAC to ensure symmetrical triggering
in the two halves of the supply.
For the SCR based controllers, identical comparators for the two halves of the AC supply, which
generates pulses for the two SCRs ensures DC and even harmonic free operation.
The PAC operates with a resistive load for all values of α ranging from 0o
2V ⎡ α sin 2α 1 cos 2α
if = ⎢ ( π− + ) sin ωt − ( − ) cos ωt ⎤⎥ 26.1
Rπ ⎣ 2 2 2 2 ⎦