Summary and objective :

- In this Lab we got to Learn about the operating Principle of the Diode.
- we will demonstrate operation of a single-phase bridge rectifier, and a full-wave bridge
rectifier using two diodes and a center-tapped transformer.

- The first task we connected the R load single Phase bridge rectifier circuit , then we recorded
the results and draw the waveforms then we did the same thing after connecting R -L load
circuit. Finally, we used SIMULINK to verify our results.

- In Task two we connected the two -Phase full - wave rectifier implemented with two diodes
and center - tapped transformer circuit , Then recorded the results and draw waveforms and
verify results Using SIMULINK

List of equipment:
1) Power supply
2) Power diode
3) Current/voltage isolator
4) DC voltmeter/ Current ammeter
5) Resistive load
6) Inductive
7) Oscilloscope
8) Wire
9) center- tapped transformer
 Part1 :
# Circuit Diagram 1 (Single-phase bridge rectifier circuit using the resistive load
Z)

# measurement
LOAD OUTPUT OUTPUT OUPUT CONDUCTION RIPPLE
VOLTAGE E, dc CURRENT I, dc POWER Po ANGLE FREQUENCE
w
V A degrees HZ
(a) Resistive (R) 85 0.5 42.5 179.24 120
b) Inductive (RL) 85 0.48 40.8 179.24 120
Table 1. Measurements for half-wave rectifier circuit.

# Discussion

- In the this table we did Single-phase bridge rectifier circuit using the resistive load Z
We got the result for voltage / current from DC voltmeter/ Current ammeter

Then measured the output power from this equation :

(E1 x l1)

85 x 0.5 A = 42.5 W

85x 0.48 A = 40.8 W

- Also we got the conduction angle from this equation :

360 tc
 here tc take from oscilloscope (delta).
16.67 ms
In this part the tc for Resistive (R) was 8.31 ms also same in Inductive (RL)

360× 8.3 ms
=174.92°
16.67 ms
 And the last things we took ripple frequency from oscilloscope it was 120 HZ

- What is the effect of the inductive load on the operation of the circuit?
The current is getting smoother in the waveform

Compare the following characteristics of a single-phase bridge rectifier to those of a single-

phase half-wave rectifier.

#Diode conduction angle: # Ripple frequency:

bridge Half wave bridge Half wave

rectifier rectifier rectifier rectifier
CONDUCTION ANGLE 179.24 174.92 RIPPLE FREQUENCE
HZ
120 60
degrees
Resistive (R) Resistive (R)
CONDUCTION ANGLE 179.24 250.50 RIPPLE FREQUENCE
HZ
120 60
degrees
Inductive (RL) Inductive (RL)

#Average output voltage : output power :

bridge Half wave Bridge Half wave

rectifier rectifier rectifier rectifier
OUTPUT VOLTAGE E, dc
V
85 45 OUPUT POWER Po 42.5 11.25
w
Resistive (R) Resistive (R)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE E, dc
V
85 22 OUPUT POWER Po 40.8 2.64
w
Inductive (RL) Inductive (RL)

# waveform by oscilloscope
Resistive (R) Inductive (RL)
# waveform by draw
Resistive (R)

Inductive (RL)

# simulation (MATLAB)
Circuit and waveform for R load

Circuit and waveform for RL load

Part2 :
# Circuit Diagram 2 (Two-phase full-wave rectifier implemented with two diodes
and a center- tapped transformer) (WITH RESISTIVE LOADE ONLY )

# measurement
LOAD OUTPUT OUTPUT OUPUT CONDUCTION RIPPLE
VOLTAGE E, dc CURRENT I, dc POWER Po ANGLE FREQUENCE
w
V mA degrees HZ
Resistive (R) 45 250 11.25 177.08 120

# Discussion

- In the this table we did Two-phase full-wave rectifier implemented with two diodes and a center-
tapped transformer) (WITH RESISTIVE LOADE ONLY )We got the result for voltage / current from DC
voltmeter/ Current ammeter

Then measured the output power from this equation :

(E1 x l1)

45 x 250m = 11.25 W

- Also we got the conduction angle from this equation :

360 tc
 here tc take fomr oscilloscope (delta).
16.67 ms
In this part the tc for Resistive (Z) was 8.2ms

360× 8.2 ms
=177.08°
16.67 ms
And the last things we took ripple frequency from oscilloscope it was 120 HZ

- Compare this to the output voltage of the full-wave bridge rectifier and explain the difference.
Almost half because center- tapped transformer

# waveform by oscilloscope
Resistive (R) ONLY

# waveform by draw
# simulation (MATLAB)
Circuit and waveform Rectifier with free-wheeling diode

Voltage Current

Review questions :
1. Give two differences between a full-wave rectifier and a half-wave rectifier.
 -The voltage of full wave rectifier is double the half wave rectifier

- the efficiency of full wave is better of half wave

2. What will be the ripple frequency of a full-wave rectifier when the ac source frequency is 100
Hz?

Fripple =2*fs
= 2*100
= 200 Hz

Conclusion :

In conclusion , the laboratory was interesting and helpful to do, this lab experiment enabled me
to become To become familiar with the operating principles of the diode and how arranged to
build a full-wave bridge rectifier, full-wave rectifier implemented with two diodes and a center-
tapped transformer. Moreover experiment was useful for know operation of two types of full-
wave rectifier circuits, the bridge rectifier and the rectifier using two diodes and a center-
tapped transformer. finally there was some mistake and solve it . and we are looking forward to
gaining more and more knowledge about power electronic next lab .