A transformer with 440/340 line voltage ratio is used in a three phase half wave rectifier. The load resistance is 15Ω. Calculate the following without considering the reactance of the transformer and the voltage drop of the diode. (1) Load voltage (2) Load current (3) Average current per diode (4) PIV of each diode

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A transformer with 440/340 line voltage ratio is used in a three phase half wave rectifier. The load resistance is 15Ω. Calculate the following without considering the reactance of the transformer and the voltage drop of the diode. (1) Load voltage (2) Load current (3) Average current per diode (4) PIV of each diode

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