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A: It all depends on the thyristor. There are no calculation involved not until you look up the thyristor specifications and decide on the load of the thyristor then you may calculate or more likely choose.
In the conduction period of a thyristor, the gate current is used to trigger the device into conduction, but once the thyristor is latched on, it remains conducting primarily due to the anode current. The gate current effectively initiates the conduction process by allowing a small amount of charge to flow, but the anode current, which is typically much larger, sustains the conduction. After the thyristor is turned on, the gate current can be removed, and the anode current continues to flow until the device is turned off by reducing the current below a certain holding value.
Power losses in a thyristor during operation primarily arise from conduction and switching losses. Conduction losses occur when the thyristor is in the on-state, as the voltage drop across the device leads to power dissipation. Switching losses occur during the transition between on and off states, where energy is dissipated as the device changes its conduction state. Additionally, reverse recovery losses can occur in some thyristor configurations, contributing further to overall power losses.
Thyristor is used for Rectifiying and inverting the power supply in induction furnace. The parallel Resonance Coils (Current Control Furnaces) Control the Furance power up to 40% by controlling the firing angle of the rectifier inverter and remaining 60% controlled by inverter thyristor control. In rectifier they are varying the thyristor firing angle from 15 deg to 45 deg. (in sin wave)
The minimum current required to turn on a thyristor is called the "gate current" or "trigger current." This is the amount of current that must be supplied to the gate terminal to initiate the conduction process of the thyristor. Once the thyristor is turned on, it will continue to conduct even if the gate current is removed, as long as the anode current remains above a certain threshold known as the "holding current."
The firing angle of a phase-controlled rectifier, often denoted as α (alpha), is the angle measured from the zero crossing of the AC supply voltage to the point where the thyristor is triggered or fired. This angle determines the portion of the AC waveform that is allowed to pass through to the load, effectively controlling the output voltage and power. By adjusting the firing angle, the rectifier can regulate the amount of power delivered to the load, with a firing angle of 0 degrees allowing full conduction and higher angles reducing the output voltage.
In a single-phase semi-converter operating under discontinuous conduction, each thyristor conducts for a conduction angle of α to β, where α is the firing angle and β is the extinction angle. The conduction angle for each thyristor is therefore given by the formula ( \theta = \beta - \alpha ). Since the conduction is discontinuous, this angle is typically less than 180 degrees, resulting in each thyristor conducting for a part of the AC cycle, followed by a period where it is off. In general, the conduction angle can vary based on the firing angle and load conditions, but the key point is that it occurs only for the duration between firing and extinction.
the fire angle is the angle at which the thyristor starts working...
In the conduction period of a thyristor, the gate current is used to trigger the device into conduction, but once the thyristor is latched on, it remains conducting primarily due to the anode current. The gate current effectively initiates the conduction process by allowing a small amount of charge to flow, but the anode current, which is typically much larger, sustains the conduction. After the thyristor is turned on, the gate current can be removed, and the anode current continues to flow until the device is turned off by reducing the current below a certain holding value.
The commutation angle of a thyristor refers to the specific point in time during the AC cycle when the thyristor is turned off, allowing it to stop conducting current. This angle is crucial in controlling the phase of the output voltage in phase-controlled circuits, such as in rectifiers and inverter applications. The commutation angle is typically measured in degrees and influences the performance and efficiency of the circuit. Proper management of this angle helps in optimizing the operation of thyristor-based systems.
Power losses in a thyristor during operation primarily arise from conduction and switching losses. Conduction losses occur when the thyristor is in the on-state, as the voltage drop across the device leads to power dissipation. Switching losses occur during the transition between on and off states, where energy is dissipated as the device changes its conduction state. Additionally, reverse recovery losses can occur in some thyristor configurations, contributing further to overall power losses.
Thyristor is used for Rectifiying and inverting the power supply in induction furnace. The parallel Resonance Coils (Current Control Furnaces) Control the Furance power up to 40% by controlling the firing angle of the rectifier inverter and remaining 60% controlled by inverter thyristor control. In rectifier they are varying the thyristor firing angle from 15 deg to 45 deg. (in sin wave)
Ignition angle in a thyristor refers to the specific point in the AC voltage cycle at which the thyristor is triggered to conduct. This angle determines the phase delay between the voltage waveform and the current waveform, influencing the amount of power delivered to the load. Adjusting the ignition angle allows for control over the output power in applications such as light dimmers and motor speed controllers. In essence, it plays a crucial role in phase control techniques.
The conduction angle in an SCR is the phase angle relative to the power line at which point the gate is fired to commit the anode to conduct to the cathode. By varying the conduction angle, you can change the average power transferred by the SCR.
once the gate has triggered conduction between cathode and anode, the gate has no further control; conduction will continue until power is removed from the cathode to anode circuit.
You change the conduction angle in an SCR by delaying or advancing the point in time that you fire the gate.
The minimum current required to turn on a thyristor is called the "gate current" or "trigger current." This is the amount of current that must be supplied to the gate terminal to initiate the conduction process of the thyristor. Once the thyristor is turned on, it will continue to conduct even if the gate current is removed, as long as the anode current remains above a certain threshold known as the "holding current."
Because to remain in conduction it requires a supply of emitter current. Without a minimum value of emitter current it can't stay in the on position. Most thyristors do not require gate current after they are turned on to remain in conduction