Rectifier - Power Flow Tab

Figure 1: Rectifier Data – Power Flow tab

Option Descriptions
Option Description

Thyristor Control

When the rectifier type is thyristor, the control can be one of the following:

  • Voltage: If the output is voltage controlled, specify the per unit control voltage in the Ctrl kV PU field.
  • Current: If the output is current controlled, specify the output current in the Current Set Point field.

Commutation Impedance

Commutation impedance is used to calculate the power flow using Kimbark’s equations. The rectifier must be fed by a dedicated transformer, where the characteristics are also defined here:

  • Z1: Equivalent impedance in percent. Corresponds to the upstream rectifier transformer.
  • X/R: X/R ratio of the upstream rectifier transformer.
  • kVA: kVA rating base for Z1.

Input PF

When the rectifier type is IGBT, this specifies the control input power factor.

Efficiency

Ratio of output power to input power in percent.

Ctrl kV PU

For IGBT type or voltage control thyristor type, this is the controlled output voltage in per unit.

Current Set Point

The fixed value of output current in Amps for current controlled thyristor type.

Alpha Min

Minimum firing angle of the rectifier.

Alpha Max

Maximum firing angle of the rectifier.

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