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The lab report analyzes a single-phase uncontrolled half-wave rectifier, detailing its function of converting AC to pulsating DC using a single diode. The report includes objectives, equipment used, experimental setup, data tables, calculations, and a discussion on the circuit's operation and limitations. Despite its simplicity and low cost, the rectifier's high ripple and low efficiency limit its applications.

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The lab report analyzes a single-phase uncontrolled half-wave rectifier, detailing its function of converting AC to pulsating DC using a single diode. The report includes objectives, equipment used, experimental setup, data tables, calculations, and a discussion on the circuit's operation and limitations. Despite its simplicity and low cost, the rectifier's high ripple and low efficiency limit its applications.

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Bangladesh University of Business and Technology

(BUBT)

LAB REPORT

Course Code : EEE 478


Course Title : Power Electronics Lab
Experiment No. : 05
Experiment Name : Analysis of a single-phase uncontrolled half-wave rectifiers.

Submitted By:
Submitted To:
Name : Md.Jakirul Islam
Name : Sourav Debnath
ID : 21225108043
Lecturer
Intake : 34
Dept. of EEE
Section : 02
Bangladesh University of
Dept. of EEE Business & Technology

Submission Date: 02.03.2025


Teacher’s Signature
Objectives:

1. Converts AC to pulsating DC using a single diode.


2. Conducts during the positive half-cycle only.
3. Produces low average DC voltage with high ripple.

Equipment:

1. Diode (1N4007)
2. Resistor (1kΩ)
3. Capacitor (100µF, 4.7µF)
4. Digital Multimeter
5. DC Power Supply
6. Transformer (6-0-6) V
7. Digital Oscilloscope
8. Breadboard
9. Connecting Wires

Circuit Diagram :

Fig 1: Half-wave Rectifier for V-I measurement


Fig 2: Half-wave Rectifier for AC waveform. (without capacitor).

Fig 3: Half-wave Rectifier for AC waveform. (with capacitor-100uF).


Fig 4: Half-wave Rectifier for AC waveform. (with capacitor-4.7uF).

Experimental Setup :

Fig 5: Half-wave Rectifier for V-I measurement.


Fig 6: Half-wave Rectifier for AC waveform. (without capacitor).

Fig 7: Half-wave Rectifier for AC waveform. (with capacitor-100uF).


Fig 8: Half-wave Rectifier for AC waveform. (with capacitor-4.7uF).

Data Table:
Source Voltage Voltage Current (mA)
0 46.5mV 0.06
0.1 233.1mV 0.06
0.2 242.7mV 0.06
0.3 363.7mV 0.06
0.4 0.473 V 0.10
0.5 0.613 V 0.17
0.6 0.718 V 0.28
0.7 0.770 V 0.32
0.8 0.927 V 0.46
0.9 1.032 V 0.56
1 1.091 V 0.59
1.1 1.173 V 0.69
1.2 1.260 V 0.77

Diode voltage = 0.6V


Vi (rms) Vi (P) Vo(without C) Vo(4.7uF) Vo(100uF)
7.46V 10.55V 2.98V 4.65V 8.71V

Calculation:
𝑉𝑚−𝑉𝑑
Calculated value, Vo =
𝜋

10.55−0.6
= 𝜋

= 3.167 V

Graph:

Fig 9: V-I characteristics curve.


Discussion:

A single-phase uncontrolled half-wave rectifier is a basic circuit used to convert alternating current (AC)
to direct current (DC). It typically consists of a single diode connected in series with a resistive load.
During the positive half-cycle of the AC input, the diode becomes forward-biased and conducts,
allowing current to pass through the load. However, during the negative half-cycle, the diode is reverse-
biased and blocks the current, resulting in no power delivered to the load during that period. This
operation creates a pulsating DC output that only includes the positive half of the AC waveform. While
the circuit is simple and inexpensive, it has several limitations. The output is not continuous, leading to a
high level of ripple, which makes it unsuitable for applications requiring smooth DC voltage without
additional filtering. Additionally, since only half of the input waveform is utilized, the efficiency is
relatively low. Despite these drawbacks, half-wave rectifiers are often used in low-power applications or
as an introductory example in power electronics due to their simplicity.

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