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Dual Converter: A Rectifier (Converts AC To DC)

A dual converter consists of two converters connected back-to-back that allow bidirectional power flow. One converter acts as a rectifier to convert AC to DC, while the other acts as an inverter to convert the DC back to AC. By controlling the firing angles of the thyristors in each converter, the dual converter can operate in four quadrants with two modes: non-circulating current mode where only one converter operates at a time, and circulating current mode where both converters operate simultaneously, allowing a circulating current between the converters.

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Dual Converter: A Rectifier (Converts AC To DC)

A dual converter consists of two converters connected back-to-back that allow bidirectional power flow. One converter acts as a rectifier to convert AC to DC, while the other acts as an inverter to convert the DC back to AC. By controlling the firing angles of the thyristors in each converter, the dual converter can operate in four quadrants with two modes: non-circulating current mode where only one converter operates at a time, and circulating current mode where both converters operate simultaneously, allowing a circulating current between the converters.

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Dual Converter

• In a dual converter, two converters are connected together back to back.


• One of the bridge works as a rectifier (converts AC to DC), another half
bridge works as an inverter (converts DC to AC) and connected
commonly to a DC load.
• Here two conversion processes take place simultaneously, so it is called
as a dual converter. The dual converter can provide four quadrant
operations.
Dual Converter- Equivalent Circuit
• Diode D1 and D2 represent the unidirectional current flow
characteristics of the converters. However, the direction of current can
be in any way. 
• Let us assume, the average output voltage of the converter 1 is V01 and
converter 2 is V02. To make the output voltage of the two converters in
same polarity and magnitude, the firing angles of the thyristors have to
be controlled
Single phase Dual Converter Circuit
Derivation
Average output voltage of Single-phase converter = 2Vm COSα/ π

For converter 1, the average output voltage, V01= Vmax COSα1


For converter 2, the average output voltage, V02= Vmax COSα2
The Output voltage is given by,

The firing angle can never be greater than 180. So, α1+ α2= 1800
Derivation
Dual Converter-Modes of Operation

Modes of Operation of Dual Converter


There are two functional modes:
Non-circulating current mode
Circulating mode.

Non-Circulating Current Mode


• One converter will perform at a time.
• There is no circulating current between the converters.
• During the converter 1 operation, the firing angle (α1) will be 0<α1< 90 (Vdc and Idc are positive)
• During the converter 2 operation, firing angle (α2) will be 0<α2< 90 (Vdc and Idc are negative)
Dual Converter-Modes of Operation
Circulating Current Mode
• In this mode, both converters will be in the ON condition at the same time.
• So circulating current is present.
• The firing angles are adjusted such that α1+ α2=180.
• Firing angle of converter 1 is α1 and firing angle of converter 2 is α2.
• In this mode, the Converter 1 works as a controlled rectifier when the firing angle is 0<α1< 90
and Converter 2 works as an inverter when the firing angle is 90 <α2< 180.
• In this condition, Vdc and Idc are positive.
• Converter 1 works as an inverter when firing angle be 90 <α1< 180and Converter 2
works as a controlled rectifier when the firing angle is 0<α2< 90
• In this condition, Vdc and Idc are negative.
Waveforms

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