A single-phase, controlled half-wave rectifier is fed by a 230 V, 50 Hz supply and delivers an average load current of 30 A at a delay angle, \alpha of 120° with an extinction angle, \phi of 30°.
(a) Define briefly the term 'overlap angle' with reference to rectifier.
[2 marks]
(b) Draw the following waveforms on the single-phase timing diagram provided:
(i) the firing pulse for the SCR,
[1 mark]
(ii) the load current waveform,
[2 marks]
(iii) the load voltage waveform.