Control of DC Motors by 3-φ Converters

In general 3-φ drives are used for high power applications, up to MW

level. 3-φ controlled rectifiers provides power to large rating of HP dc motors
in DC drives. (about 15 to 150HP)
• 3-φ drive is better compared to 1-φ drive because
 Output ripple is small
 Ripple frequency is large
 Filtering requirement is less
 Armature current is mostly continuous
 Performance is better
• For obtaining below base speeds control: 3-φ controlled rectifier feeds the
power to armature circuit of the dc motor.
• For obtaining above base speeds control: 3-φ controlled rectifier feeds the
power to field circuit of the dc motor.
• Armature inductance required is less.
3-φ Semi Converter fed to DC Separately Excited Motor

Basic Circuit Diagram

Power Circuit Diagram
Input Voltage & Conduction Periods
Wave Forms
Output Average Voltage
Speed Torque Characteristics
3-φ Full Converter fed to DC Separately Excited Motor

Power Circuit Diagram

Input Voltage & Conduction Periods
Wave Forms
Output Average Voltage
Speed Torque Characteristics