DISCUSSION Advantages of using a Thyristor switch in place of a mechanical switch

1) Mechanical switches which we use normally consume more power than thyristor switches. Reason for high power consumption in mechanical switches is use the coil. Coil has impedance, so it may be reason for power loss as heat. 2) Compare with sizes of two types of switches, thyristor switch has low size. So this advantage can use to make low size devices. (using thyrristor switches) 3) Thyristor switches can switch on and off within very low time period compare with mechanical switches. Reason for high time duration to mechanical switches is , it has moving parts etc. but thyristor can operate without moving parts. 4) When use switches, they should be maintained. Maintain cost is very low compare with mechanical switches. Because mechanical switch are need to lubricating, preventing corroding methods etc. 5) Thyristor switches can use high switching frequency application. 6) Thyristor switches can operate under high power. But mechanical switches under high power, it can be cause to generate arc between two poles of switches.

Applications where the Thyristor is being used over mechanical switches

1) Stepper motor control circuit - stepper motors required correctness movement, so thyristor switches use for that. 2) Three phase inverter-switching circuits due to high switching frequency thyristor switches use for that. Mechanical switches dont use. 3) Electronic fan regulators it is cause to compact size, low power consumption. 4) Dam gate controllers For dam gate controlling via electric motors. due capability of high power handling thyristor switches are used. 5) Automobiles, power generation, rectifications due compact size of thyristor mounting use for these applications 6) Barrier controlling of car parks reason for use it is, capability of high power handling. Compare the operation of DC and AC switch Thyristor is a device which conducts only one direction. (From Anode to Cathode). To start conduct the thyristor short current pulse should be supply to the gate. But thyristor cannot stop by gate. For that should complee following requirement. 1). Anode current should be reduce to zero. 2). Voltage across the thyristor should be negative.

According to type of supply switching operation is changed. When we use the AC supply, can use it natural reversal voltage of supply. But in DC supply we should use commutating circuit. It contains charged capacitor. It is used to stop the conduction of thyristor. It is partially connected in parallel to the Thyristor and the connection is completed once the conduction needed to be stopped. After that connect the capacitor load current is diverted in to capacitor. Residual capacitor voltage is applied to Thyristor as reverse. So it is causing in to turn off. But in ac application, there is no need to use commutating circuit. Switch on and switch off both can be done by gate circuit. Because we can use the natural behavior of ac supply to achieve the switching operation. For that use two oppositely situated thyristors. In each cycle one of these is conduct and other is stop. But continuously conduct current is flow through the same direction. When we need to stop the conduction, need to switch off the switch, which specially located between reversed biased thyristors. How the over current opening be used to protect a power electronic circuit Most electronic devices are damage cause to high current pass through the device. so protection against over current is more important. Because most electronic devices more expensive. thyristor switch is very easily employed in a power electronics circuit to avoid over currents. over current detector generates a voltage signal and that signal can be applied to the gate terminal of the thyristor such that the firing of the thyristor will allow the over current to bypass the power electronic device.

Advanatages of light trgering in practical circuit Low noices No bulky Low power consumption Circuit is very simple

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THYRISTOR SWITCH APPLICATION

INSTRUCTED BY

: DR. CHANDIMA

NAME INDEX NO GROUP DATE OF PER DATE OF SUB

: W.R.V.G.D.R. Chameera : 070056M :2 : 10 2010 : 30 11 2010