Question 226Electricity & Electronics - QMED

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What does the drawing in the illustrated circuit represent? Illustration EL-0063

Diagram for USCG Electrical QMED: What does the drawing in the illustrated circuit represent? Illustration EL-0063
Aa six phase half wave rectifier
Ba three phase full wave rectifier
Ca single phase full wave rectifier
Da three phase half wave rectifier
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) a three phase full wave rectifier. The illustration EL-0063 represents a three phase full wave rectifier circuit, which is commonly used in marine electrical systems to convert three-phase alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC). In a three phase full wave rectifier, all three phases of the AC input are utilized, resulting in a smoother and more stable DC output compared to a single phase or half wave rectifier. The other options are incorrect because: A) A six phase half wave rectifier would have a different circuit configuration. C) A single phase full wave rectifier would only have two input phases, not three. D) A three phase half wave rectifier would not utilize all three phases of the AC input.

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