20EEE1003 AKHIL NAYAK EXP 4

Three Phase Inverter 180 and 120 Degree Modes

Aim: To design and implement a Three Phase Inverter with R load
Software Used: MATLAB 2018a
Theory: A three-phase inverter converts a DC input into a three-phase AC output.
Its three arms are normally delayed by an angle of 120◦ so as to generate a three-
phase AC supply. Three phase inverters can operate in 120◦ and 180◦ conduction
modes. In 120◦ degrees mode, the thyristors have a duty cycle of 33.33%, while in
180◦ degrees mode, the thyristors have a duty cycle of 50%.

Theoretical Calculations:
The equation for design of inverter in 120 degrees conduction mode is

The equation for design of inverter in 180 degrees conduction mode is

To get a Line rms voltage of 400V;

For 120 degrees conduction mode, Vdc = 565.68V
For 120 degrees conduction mode, Vdc = 489.89V
 Three Phase Inverter with R load
Simulink model:

Three Phase Inverter in 120 degrees conduction mode

Sr. No. Parameters Ratings Quantity

1 DC Voltage Source - 1
2 Resistor 10Ω 1
3 Thyristor - 6
4 Pulse Generator - 6
5 Voltmeter - 2
6 Ammeter - 1
7 Three Phase Measurement - 1
Components Required:

Graphs: voltage waveform

 Current waveform

Observation Table:
 Parameters Theoretical Values Simulation Values
DC Input Voltage 565.68V 565V
AC Output Line Voltage (Vo,avg 400V 399.5V
Output AC Phase Current 23.091A 23.06A

Three Phase Inverter in 180 degrees conduction mode

Graphs:
Voltage waveform

Current waveform
Observation Table:

Parameters Theoretical Values Simulation Values

DC Input Voltage 565.68V 565V
AC Output Line Voltage (Vo,avg 400V 399.5V
Output AC Phase Current 23.091A 23.06A

Result:
1. The output voltages are 3 phase AC voltages, separated by 120 degrees and with
a frequency of 50Hz. Each thyristor conducts for one third of the time period.
2. The output voltages are 3 phase AC voltages, separated by 120 degrees and
with a frequency of 50Hz. Each thyristor conducts for half the time period.

Conclusion: The design of Three Phase Inverter with R load was implemented
in 120- and 180-degrees conduction mode successfully in MATLAB using
Simulink. The output waveforms for voltage and current were obtained, and a
comparison between theoretically calculated and simulated output parameter
values was also performed.