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Experiment-1
Analysis of Single Phase Half Wave Diode Rectifier

using Different Loads
Submitted by :-
RAJAT ROUT
121EE0777
Objective of the Experiment:

1. To study single phase half wave diode rectifier using R load
2. To study single phase half wave diode rectifier using RL load
3. To study single phase half wave diode rectifier using RL load
with freewheeling diode
4. To study single phase half wave diode rectifier using RLE load
5. To study single phase half wave diode rectifier using RLE load
with freewheeling diode
Theory:
A single-phase half-wave diode rectifier is a fundamental circuit used to convert

alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC). The rectification process is
crucial in various applications where DC power is required, such as in power
supplies for electronic devices. This experiment focuses on studying the behavior
of a single-phase half-wave rectifier with different load types: resistive (R),
inductive-resistive (RL), inductive-resistive with a freewheeling diode, and
inductive-resistive with an additional back emf (RLE) load, with and without a
freewheeling diode.
Load Types and Their Impact

1. R Load (Resistive Load):
o Description: A purely resistive load is the simplest type of load,
consisting only of a resistor.
o Behavior: With an R load, the rectifier output is a pulsating DC
waveform with significant ripple. The output voltage is directly
proportional to the input AC voltage during the positive half-cycle,
and the current is in phase with the voltage.
o Applications: Used in basic rectification scenarios where ripple is
acceptable, or further filtering is applied to smooth the output.
2. RL Load (Inductive-Resistive Load):
o Description: An RL load consists of a resistor and an inductor in
series.
o Behavior: The presence of inductance introduces energy storage in
the magnetic field of the inductor, causing a phase lag between the
voltage and current. The inductor resists changes in current, leading
to a smoother output waveform compared to an R load. However,
some ripple is still present.
o Applications: Commonly used in applications where the load has
inductive properties, such as in motors and transformers.
3. RL Load with Freewheeling Diode:
o Description: A freewheeling diode is added in parallel with the RL
load to provide a path for the current when the main diode is not
conducting.
o Behavior: During the negative half-cycle of the input AC voltage,
the freewheeling diode allows the stored energy in the inductor to
circulate through the load, reducing voltage spikes and smoothing the
output further. This results in a more continuous and stable DC
output.
o Applications: Used in circuits where inductive loads are present and
where reducing voltage spikes and maintaining a stable output is
critical.
4. RLE Load (Inductive-Resistive Load with Back EMF):
o Description: An RLE load includes a resistor, inductor, and an
additional voltage source (back emf).
o Behavior: The back emf introduces an opposing voltage that affects
the overall output waveform. The combination of resistance,
inductance, and back emf leads to complex interactions, such as a
reduced output voltage and a more complex ripple pattern.
o Applications: Relevant in scenarios where the load itself generates a
counter-emf, such as in electric motors or generators.
5. RLE Load with Freewheeling Diode:
o Description: A freewheeling diode is added to the RLE circuit to
allow current to continue flowing during the negative half-cycle,
mitigating the effects of back emf.
o Behavior: The freewheeling diode helps stabilize the output by
allowing the inductor's stored energy to bypass the main diode during
the off periods, resulting in a smoother and more consistent DC
output, even in the presence of back emf.
o Applications: Used in systems with inductive loads and back emf,
where a stable and continuous output is necessary.
Procedure:
1. All the required components are selected and placed in the design area.
2. Appropriate parameters for the components are set up.
3. Circuit connection was made as per the circuit diagram.
4. Running the Interactive Simulation, the magnitude of input voltage,
load voltage and load current are noted.
5. Running the Transient Analysis, the waveforms of input voltage, load
voltage and load current are captured.
6. Changing the circuit connection for different loads, Step 4 and 5 are repeated.
Simulation:
Single phase half wave diode rectifier using R load
Circuit Connection:
Input Voltage Configuration:

Transient Analysis Configuration:
Waveforms:
Input Voltage:
Load Voltage:
Load Current:
Single phase half wave diode rectifier using RL load
Circuit Connection:

Waveforms:
Input Voltage:
Load Voltage:
Load Current:
Single phase half wave diode rectifier using RL load with freewheeling
diode
Circuit Connection:

Waveforms:
Input Voltage:
Load Voltage:
Load Current:
Single phase half wave diode rectifier using RLE load
Circuit Connection:

Waveforms:
Input Voltage:
Load Voltage:
Load Current:
Single phase half wave diode rectifier using RLE load with freewheeling
diode
Circuit Connection:

Waveforms:
Input Voltage:
Load Voltage:
Load Current:
Conclusion:
The experiment on single-phase half-wave diode rectifiers with various loads (R,
RL, and RLE) and configurations (with and without a freewheeling diode)
successfully demonstrated the fundamental principles of rectification and the
impact of different load types on the rectifier's performance.
1. R Load: The half-wave rectifier with a purely resistive load provided a

basic understanding of rectification, showing a clear output waveform with
significant ripple, highlighting the need for filtering in practical
applications.
2. RL Load: Introducing an inductive component to the load (RL) affected
the waveform by introducing phase lag and smoothing the output due to the
energy storage in the inductor. This illustrated the influence of inductance
on the rectified output and the overall performance of the rectifier.
3. RL Load with Freewheeling Diode: The addition of a freewheeling diode
in the RL circuit further smoothed the output waveform by allowing the
inductor's stored energy to be released during the non-conducting period of
the diode. This demonstrated the effectiveness of freewheeling diodes in
reducing voltage spikes and improving the rectifier's efficiency.
4. RLE Load: When an additional voltage source (E) was introduced
alongside the resistive and inductive components (RLE), the experiment
showcased the combined effects of resistance, inductance, and back emf on
the rectifier's performance. The output waveform was influenced by the
opposing emf, which illustrated the complexities involved in rectifying
circuits with such loads.
5. RLE Load with Freewheeling Diode: The inclusion of a freewheeling
diode in the RLE circuit showed how it could mitigate the effects of the
back emf, resulting in a more stable and continuous output. This
highlighted the diode's role in enhancing the rectifier's performance in
circuits with inductive loads and back emf.
Submitted by:-
RAJAT ROUT
121EE0777

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Experiment-1

Analysis of Single Phase Half Wave Diode Rectifier

Objective of the Experiment:

A single-phase half-wave diode rectifier is a fundamental circuit used to convert

Load Types and Their Impact

Single phase half wave diode rectifier using R load

Input Voltage Configuration:

Input Voltage Configuration:

Transient Analysis Configuration:

Input Voltage Configuration:

Input Voltage Configuration:

Input Voltage Configuration:

1. R Load: The half-wave rectifier with a purely resistive load provided a

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