Usually commutating Capacitors are used in bistable multivibrators.
To change the states of two transistors in bistable MVs, a trigger is applied.
But due to the capacitance at base of transistor it takes sometime (delay) to change the state.
To overcome this problem Commutating capacitors are used.
So these are also known as Speed up capacitors or Transpose Capacitors as they speed up the operation.
Commutation Capacitors are usually switched in parallel to the thyristors.
it is the natural commutation ...by making open circuit or short circuit on the thyristor to make it turn off.
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You can not by-pass the capacitor in an electric motor. Most are capacitor-start motors which require the capacitor to be operational in order to start. If the capacitor is not working then it will need to be replaced.
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Commutation Capacitors are usually switched in parallel to the thyristors.
Voltage commutation: This is possible in ac circuits...The thyristor gets turned off by reverse bias (negative half cycle) voltage applied across it. This is also called line commutation. Current Commutation: This is possible in dc circuits ...This type of commutation makes use of auxiliary circuit which contains inductor,capacitor,diode and even a thyristor(auxiliary). This is called Forced commutation.
Two types of commutation process 1) Natural commutation 2) Forced commutation
A capacitor conducts AC but do not conduct DC because it is meant to store charge.
Generally there are two methods of improving Commutation :- 1.Resistance Commutation 2.Emf or Voltage Commutation The Commutation can also be improve by using interpoles and compensating windings.
storing of energy
it is a type of forced commutation technique of thyristor
the process of turning off of a thyrisror is known as commutation
The term "Forced commutation" is used when a thyristor is turned off using external components. If a thyristor is used in a DC circuit, when first turned on, it will stay on until the current goes to zero. To turn off the thyristor it is possible to use a Forced commutation circuit. The circuit creates a reverse voltage over the thyristor (and a small reverse current) for a short time, but long enough to turn off the thyristor. A simple circuit consist of a precharged capacitor and a switch (e.g. another thyristor) parallel to the thyristor. When the switch is closed, the current is supplied by the capacitor for a short while. This cause a reversed voltage over the thyristor, and the thyristor is turned off.
The two general types of commutation are commutation by substitution and commutation by remission. Commutation by substitution involves replacing a harsher penalty with a lesser one, such as changing a death sentence to life imprisonment. Commutation by remission refers to the reduction of the duration of a sentence, leading to an earlier release from incarceration. Both types aim to provide a form of clemency and reflect the authority's discretion in the justice system.
phase controlled RECTIFIER circuit used Natural Commutation......
1.resistance commutation 2.e.m.f commutation