What happens in freewheeling diode in a single-phase semi-converter?

What happens in freewheeling diode in a single-phase semi-converter? Correct Answer It makes DC load current continuous.

Purpose of using Freewheeling Diode:

• The freewheeling diode improves the waveform of the DC load current of rectifier circuits, inverter circuits, and chopper circuits by making it continuous.
• The freewheeling diode protects the SCR from getting damaged by the excessive reverse voltage created by the inductive load.
• The freewheeling diode improves the input power factor of the phase-controlled rectifier.
• It also helps to reduce the ripple components in the output when the load is highly inductive in nature.
• It maintains the average output voltage of the circuit when the load is highly inductive in nature.