Abstract
In chapters 11 and 12 thyristor devices were used in conjunction with an ac supply which causes thyristor turn-off at supply current reversal. This form of thyristor natural commutation, which is illustrated in figure 13.1a, is termed line or source commutation.
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Bedford, R. D. and Hoft, R. G., Principles of Inverter Circuits, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 1964.
Dewan, S. B. and Straughen, A., Power Semiconductor Circuits, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 1975.
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Williams, B. W., ‘Current-impulse-displacement thyristor commutation with controlled trapped energy’, Proc. IEE, Vol. 131, Part B, No. 2 (1984) pp. 21–37.
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Williams, B.W. (1987). Thyristor Forced Commutated DC Choppers. In: Power Electronics. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-18525-2_13
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