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A three-phase three pulse type controlled converter is constructed using 3 SCR devices. The circuit is supplying an R load with α < 30°. As such, each SCR device would conduct for

A three-phase three pulse type controlled converter is constructed using 3 SCR devices. The circuit is supplying an R load with α < 30°. As such, each SCR device would conduct for Correct Answer 120° each cycle

Each conduct for 120° per cycle is the firing angle is less than 30°. 120 x 3 = 360°.

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