Interactive analysis and design program for phase-controlled rectifiers

The authors describe an interactive computer program that accurately determines rectifier time waveforms in the periodic steady-state condition without the need for many of the previously used simplifying assumptions. The program provides important input data for the design of components associated with the rectifier. The DC, RMS, and peak currents through the output filter inductor and the DC voltage across and the RMS current through the output filter capacitor are sufficient for the selection and design of these components. The rectifier time waveforms are analysed for line-current harmonics, rectifier power factor, and other important rectifier performance data providing the user with a complete and accurate description of rectifier performance as a function of rectifier design