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Firing angle is the angle in the AC cycle at which the thyristor starts conducting at the application of positive voltage to gate. Check FAQs
∠α=asin(Vth(Rstb+Rvar+RthyVmaxRstb))
∠α - Firing Angle?Vth - Gate Threshold Voltage?Rstb - Stablizing Resistance?Rvar - Variable Resistance?Rthy - Thyristor Resistance?Vmax - Peak Input Voltage?

Thyristor Firing Angle for RC Firing Circuit Example

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1.2149Edit=asin(1.7Edit(32Edit+5.8Edit+50Edit220Edit32Edit))
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Thyristor Firing Angle for RC Firing Circuit Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Thyristor Firing Angle for RC Firing Circuit?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
∠α=asin(Vth(Rstb+Rvar+RthyVmaxRstb))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
∠α=asin(1.7V(32Ω+5.8Ω+50Ω220V32Ω))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
∠α=asin(1.7(32+5.8+5022032))
Next Step Evaluate
∠α=0.0212032932712534rad
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
∠α=1.21485921622119°
LAST Step Rounding Answer
∠α=1.2149°

Thyristor Firing Angle for RC Firing Circuit Formula Elements

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Functions
Firing Angle
Firing angle is the angle in the AC cycle at which the thyristor starts conducting at the application of positive voltage to gate.
Symbol: ∠α
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Gate Threshold Voltage
Gate Threshold Voltage is the minimum voltage required at the gate terminal of an SCR to turn it on.
Symbol: Vth
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Stablizing Resistance
Stablizing Resistance is defined as the opposition faced by the flow of current through a thyristor based circuit which is used to stablize.
Symbol: Rstb
Measurement: Electric ResistanceUnit: Ω
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Variable Resistance
Variable Resistance is variable resistance whose value can be varied to prevent the relay from operating due to saturation of the current during transistors and thyristor start-up.
Symbol: Rvar
Measurement: Electric ResistanceUnit: Ω
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Thyristor Resistance
Thyristor Resistance is defined as the opposition faced by the flow of current through a thyristor based circuit.
Symbol: Rthy
Measurement: Electric ResistanceUnit: Ω
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Peak Input Voltage
Peak Input Voltage is the peak of the alternating voltage provided at the input of any electrical circuit.
Symbol: Vmax
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
sin
Sine is a trigonometric function that describes the ratio of the length of the opposite side of a right triangle to the length of the hypotenuse.
Syntax: sin(Angle)
asin
The inverse sine function, is a trigonometric function that takes a ratio of two sides of a right triangle and outputs the angle opposite the side with the given ratio.
Syntax: asin(Number)

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How to Evaluate Thyristor Firing Angle for RC Firing Circuit?

Thyristor Firing Angle for RC Firing Circuit evaluator uses Firing Angle = asin(Gate Threshold Voltage*((Stablizing Resistance+Variable Resistance+Thyristor Resistance)/(Peak Input Voltage*Stablizing Resistance))) to evaluate the Firing Angle, The Thyristor firing angle for RC firing circuit formula is defined as the firing angle at which the thyristor starts conducting. Firing Angle is denoted by ∠α symbol.

How to evaluate Thyristor Firing Angle for RC Firing Circuit using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Thyristor Firing Angle for RC Firing Circuit, enter Gate Threshold Voltage (Vth), Stablizing Resistance (Rstb), Variable Resistance (Rvar), Thyristor Resistance (Rthy) & Peak Input Voltage (Vmax) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Thyristor Firing Angle for RC Firing Circuit

What is the formula to find Thyristor Firing Angle for RC Firing Circuit?
The formula of Thyristor Firing Angle for RC Firing Circuit is expressed as Firing Angle = asin(Gate Threshold Voltage*((Stablizing Resistance+Variable Resistance+Thyristor Resistance)/(Peak Input Voltage*Stablizing Resistance))). Here is an example- 69.60631 = asin(1.7*((32+5.8+50)/(220*32))).
How to calculate Thyristor Firing Angle for RC Firing Circuit?
With Gate Threshold Voltage (Vth), Stablizing Resistance (Rstb), Variable Resistance (Rvar), Thyristor Resistance (Rthy) & Peak Input Voltage (Vmax) we can find Thyristor Firing Angle for RC Firing Circuit using the formula - Firing Angle = asin(Gate Threshold Voltage*((Stablizing Resistance+Variable Resistance+Thyristor Resistance)/(Peak Input Voltage*Stablizing Resistance))). This formula also uses Sine (sin), Inverse Sine (asin) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Firing Angle?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Firing Angle-
  • Firing Angle=Angular Frequency*Stablizing Resistance*Capacitance*ln(1/(1-Intrinsic Stand-off Ratio))OpenImg
Can the Thyristor Firing Angle for RC Firing Circuit be negative?
Yes, the Thyristor Firing Angle for RC Firing Circuit, measured in Angle can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Thyristor Firing Angle for RC Firing Circuit?
Thyristor Firing Angle for RC Firing Circuit is usually measured using the Degree[°] for Angle. Radian[°], Minute[°], Second[°] are the few other units in which Thyristor Firing Angle for RC Firing Circuit can be measured.
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