36 + AC Characteristics
According to (20.5),
Poo
Pee
PR
PL
Hence 08 fy! =
Total power factor = Bat =
aCorrections for Commutation
Certain formulas derived for instantaneous commutation need a
correction for the general case. Therefore we express the shape of
the current curve during conmautation by the “function of commu
tation” and compuse with this function correction factors for the
Sfadamental and the rms valve of the currens
Most relations derived in the preceding chapters are based oninstantaneous
commutation. However, this is an idealized condition. In reality the
‘commutating loop contains considerable inductance, and the current
transfer requires a certain period of time, As a consequence, the steps of
the current curve lose their rectangular shape, This affects
(@) the fundamental and the harmonies
@ the rms value
of the alternating current, and the corresponding components of the power
as well, These influences will now be investigated,
Function of Commutation
Thejfst step of the mathematical development is to substitute a simple
term for the rather complex expression that describes the current curve
during commutation and thus to shorten the mathematical sentences. In
fact, we would like to define this new term, the “function of commutation,”
Ja in buch manner thatthe curent curve is described by
Rise: Mo)=Lf. QLD
Decay: Hot) = 1 =f), (12)
Since the current curve during commutation is a section of a cosine curve
(if we disregard the fact that itis slightly deformed as a consequence of
‘the resistance of the commutating Loop), it can be easily proved that both
a328 AC Characteristies
ms (21.1) and (21.2) are satisfied if
cosa — 608 et
Fe cosa — cose + 0) Ao
provided that eo = 0 is separately defined for rise and decay, as shown in
a
ro
de
7 ; Tee
alate
ig. 21.1, Current curve used for deriving the “function of commutation”
fig. 21.1. With this background the complex mathematical development
can be started,
Correction Factor for the Fundamental of the Current
Under regular operation and with instantaneous commutation, the funda
siepal ofthe currents, ora 3-phate supply system,
nate
nae
since P, = Pyy. With'a certain commutating angle there is stil
3 ‘ t :
het:
3B
tion, but Py is not equal to P,yany more, “Hence!
‘the influence of commiltation on fis represented by the'ratlo Py/P,, which 4
because this is the d }
equals 1 for instantaneous commutation, Actually, this ratios the j
correction factor:
4 bee Be :
“ 3B. Pes =
For computing this factor let us start with a current curvethat consists of”
a positive and a negative pulse, and lt us designate the length ofthe pulseCorrections for Commutation
with instantaneous commutation by 7, and select the middle of the undis-
placed, rectangular pulse for of = 0, as shown in fg. 21.2. Under these
assumptions, the cosine component of the fundamental is “in phase” with
the voltage ‘and thus determines the effective power, while the sine
wea
Fig. 21.2. Situstlon selected for computing the corectlog facor for the fundamental
‘of the current, .(@) Primary linto-neutral voltages, (®) Reviangular, undisplaced
‘cutent eurve = 0, # = 0), (€ Real curent curve.
component is 90° lagging and defines the reactive power. Since the point
fferent from the one selected for the definition off, ext muist
be replaced in relation (21.3) by o + 9/2 for the rise, and by wt — 7/2
for tho decay, because the rise function is leading by 7/2 with respect to
the new point-at = 0, while the function of decay is lagging by the same330 *AeC Characteristtes
angle. Furthermore, we analyze only the positive pulse because, for the
reason of symmetry, the negative pulse contributes equally to, the result
and ean be accounted for by the factor 2. Thus we compute the sine term
with relation (17.5):
alyzng function,
I, {poten ‘on
an 2 Te sinor dor +f in at dow
1 [ee desea
pos.and tise middle section
neg, pulse
eoetot as
+ [a= 1) Saar «
leon
cree
decay
For the cosine term we find accordingly
iy pene ea
be al i$ cosa dot + |" cosat dex
een Jesus
|
Jesse
With some conversions these equations result in
4 gin yg 2+ sin 2e = sin 2(e + u) ena
ee 2 Afoos « — cost + u)]
i = rb sin 2 x S082 9086 + 0)
a by Agi D x 2 G15)
‘The function of a and w in relation (21.5) is identical with the ratio
Gig":
desived in Chapter 7, and since it was sated earlier tat the coiine term
determines the effeétive, power and the sine term the reactive power, we
Tg. 214, Correction factor forthe fundamental ofthe curent,
Solution, According to (19.6):
E
08 fy'= Ze.
sare SBS He BEX
N
With EYE, = 0.63 nnd Py/Pe, = 0.96, taken from the’chart of fig. 21.4,
this results in. : ies,
063 ie"
» (= 9S. 0656
corti 9.96 7 2855
Correction actor for the. rms Value of. the Current
‘The second part of the investigation deals with a correction factor for the
sms value of the current: ‘We again start with the current eurve'shown in
ig, 21s, and. express mathematically the rms valie ‘of this ‘current,
describing rise and decay by the “tinction of commutation,” "Since the
positive and. the negative pulse contribute equally to the ms ‘valle; weCorrections for Commutation 333
reduce the investigation to 4 cycle, and write:
aan = 12 Fedor + 1267 + taf — 59 dor
aoa
rise middle section decay
Defining the point of = 0 is not necessary because the rms value is deter-
nnd by the eat generated ifthe eurent passes through @ resistor 0
that the loeston of the vious sections With empedt to ar = O's without
infuene on the result. Rise and deey functions may even be started from
the same point, which permits the combination of te two integrals:
Haan = 18 = + 18f “UP bm 2h +L dot
a tey - 28 [U,
L2) deot
and leads to
Toma = he yt 1nd “Un Ke aaa] 219)
as vale with an
instantaneous
commutation
Result (21.9) has been given a form that contains the rms value calculated
for instantaneous commutation accompanied by a correction factor. Other
and more complex current eurves of rectifier connections under regular
operation Yad to similar restits. All have thg-same jntegral under the
square root, but associated with different factors, ‘Thié integral is usually
symbolized by y(a,u) since f, is @ function of « and w. However,
perforiing the integration is rather intricate and complex, ‘Therefore,
only the result will be presented:
asap tin + cosa + 1] — ull + 2eosa cose + u)}
i ‘Qnfeos x — costa + u)FP
For practical use, the complete correction factors for the various current
‘curves are shown in fig, 21.5. Although they are fufctions of « and u, they
are very little affected by a and therefore plotted versus u only, ‘The top
section of this chart provides a quick orientation, showing w a8 a function
of E/E, at the vertical scale with E,/B,, 9s a parameter. At the right the
correction factors are identified with respect to the current curves they
bolong to, Correotion factors for the alternating line currents of regular
connections are always the same for a certain pulse number, independent334 A&C Characteristies
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i, 215," Coméetion factor forthe rms valis of the eurrent,
> commulatng ale u Vier
‘of the real shape (Independent of 2). Some correction factors belong to
currents with a é0,gamponent, For these factors the current ourves-are
show
Example (Total power factor with phase control and.comimuiatton)
Determine the total power factor:for:the operating.conditions. specified
for the last'sample calculation; assume q = 6.
Solution, For Ee[Bjg=12% and Fal, 0:63 we read from the chart
of fig. 21.5: vale
OFS SHG t= 098:
‘and compute with relation (197
tapos sor Ex [Bt] x teat:
a
= 0633 = ott
jAppendix
Units
Length 1 inch om
Volume 1 galton 78544 emt
Force 1b = 043359 gt
Idyne = 1.01972 x 10-*Kgt
i 1 Newion = 10 dyne
: Buergy leg st dayne om
: Lint, Joule = 1 Wee
1 Bu = 251,996 cal,
1 Wsee = 0.10197 kg m = 0.23885 cal
Power TPS = 75,000 kg mjseo
1HP = 76.0402 kg:mjsec
LEW = 1.3596 PS‘ 1.3414 HP 2°860.44/Kealfh
‘Magnetic field Bo = 4m x 10% H/em
4 1
1 Onttedt = ‘fer
ft “ 1
amet