Experiment no: 02

Name of the Experiment: Performance study of a single phase full wave

uncontrolled rectifier with resistive load.

Objectives:
The objective of this experiment is to observe how two power diodes are used to improve the
quality of the DC power obtained from ac input source.

Introduction:

The input ac voltage is obtained from the conventional 230v ac supply through a step down
transformer. It is rectified using diodes. A tungsten filament bulb is used as a resistive load. The
input ac voltage and the output DC voltage is measured by using voltmeters and the relation
between the two voltage are found from the experiment, which is then compared to the
corresponding theoretical value. The input and output voltage wave shapes are also observed
using CRO (Cathode Ray Oscilloscope)

Apparatus:
1. Center Tape Power transformer, 230/12-0-12 volt, 3 Amp. 01No.
2. Power diode, 2N4005, 02 Nos.
3. Tungsten Filament Bulb, 12V, 5W, 01 No.
4. ACVoltmeter, 0 – 30V, 01 No.
5. DC Voltmeter, 0 – 30V, 01No.
6. Cathode ray oscilloscope, dual trace, 01 No.
7. Oscilloscope Probe, 1X-10X, 02 Nos.

Prerequisite:
Student should know how to use a dual trace CRO, ac Voltmeter, DC Voltmeter etc.
Circuit Diagram:
The required circuit diagram is shown in Fig. 2.1

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Fig. 2.1: Circuit diagram of a single phase full wave uncontrolled

rectifier.

Procedure:
Step 1: Connect the circuit as shown in the diagram. The transformer secondary has two coils,
use them properly. Use the tungsten filament bulb as the load resistor.
Step 2: Switch ON the input ac power to the transformer.
Step 3: Using ac Voltmeter, measure the rms Voltage of the transformer secondary. Note the
reading in the data sheet.
Step 4: Using ac Voltmeter, measure the rms Voltage across the load. Note the reading in the
data sheet.
Step 5: Using DC Voltmeter, measure the dc output Voltage across the load. Note the reading in
the data sheet.
Step 6: Using CH1 of the CRO, observe and draw the Voltage wave across the transformer
secondary. Also observe and draw the load voltage using CH2. Draw both the Voltage wove
shape on the same vertical axis. From the wave shape, measure the peak value of the input as
well as of the output Voltage of the rectifier. Note the reading in the data sheet.
Step 7: Using CH1of the CRO, observe and draw the Voltage wave across the diode. From the
wave shape, measure the peak value (PIV) of the diode Voltage. Note the reading in the data
sheet. (Caution: While connecting CH1 across the diode, CH2 must be kept open).

Data Sheet:

Note all the reading in the data sheet given below.

Sl. No. Vs Vrm Vdc Vrms Vm Vd
(rms input (peak input (DC output (rms (Peak (PIV of the
voltage) Voltage) Voltage) output output diode)
Voltage) Voltage)

Analysis:

Discussion:

1. Did you find any difference between the calculated and measured value of the dc output
voltage? Justify, if any.
2. Did you find any difference between the theoretical and measured value of the
efficiency? Justify, if any.
3. Did you find any difference between the calculated and measured value of the ripple
factor? Justify, if any.
4. Did you find any difference between the calculated and measured value of the
transformer utilization factor? Justify, if any.
5. Did you find any difference between the calculated and measured value of the peak
inverse voltage of the diode? Justify, if any.
6. While observing the diode Voltage Using CH1of the CRO, why the other channel should
be kept open?
 7. Compare the ripple factor of the half wave rectifier and that of full wave rectifier. Which
one is better?
8. Compare the TUF of the half wave rectifier and that of full wave rectifier. Which one is
better?
9. Compare the PIV of the half wave rectifier and that of full wave rectifier. Which one is
better?

Report:

Prepare a report and submit. The report should contain the following.
1. No. and complete Name of the Experiment.
2. Objective.
3. Brief Theory.
4. List of the equipments / components along with specification and quantity.
5. Precautions of the observed.
6. Circuit diagram.
7. PROCEDURE/ description of steps taken.
8. Data sheet with measured value.
9. Properly indicated Oscillograms / wave shapes.
10. Calculation / analysis of the measured values and comparison with the theoretical values.
11. Discussion containing justification of the deviation of measured values from the Theory.