Modes of operation in parallel-connected 12-pulse uncontrolled bridge rectifiers without an interphase transformer

Abstract

Parallel operation of two 6-n prepulse uncontrolled bridge rectifiers, to obtain a 12-pulse rectification, without an interphase transformer connected on the DC sides is investigated in this paper. The mechanism of interactions between the two six-pulse bridges is analyzed. As the load current varies from no-load to the complete short-circuit value, seven modes of operation are recognized. Equations describing the mean output voltage and various operating angles of the rectifier circuit are given in terms of a reactance factor. Voltage regulation and variations of the ignition angle and the commutation overlap angle for rectifiers with and without an interphase transformer are also compared.