Q4. a) A phase controlled AC to DC converter driving a constant current load is shown. Sketch the voltage waveform across the constant current load and derive the average output voltage across the load at a firing angle .
(6 marks)
b)Now the converter in part a is modified by replacing thyristors T and T4 with diodes. Sketch the voltage waveform across the constant current load and derive the average output voltage across the load at a firing angle . (7 marks)
c The converter in part a is further modified by replacing thyristors Ti and T with diodes. Sketch the voltage waveform across the constant current load and derive the average output voltage across the load at a firing angle . (7 marks)