Silicon power rectifier equipments

A NOTABLE newcomer in the power rectifier field is the silicon power rectifier cell capable of handling, in some applications, power outputs up to 10,000 watts each. This paper illustrates one method of using silicon power rectifier cells in an equipment with an industrial rating of 300 kw at 250 volts and with overload duty of 125% for 2 hours and 200% for 1 minute. A review of the components, equipment design, and operating performance is presented along with general rules and their application to equipment protection.