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DELAY ANGLE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-06-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrical Power Supply
  • Semiconductors (Electronics)
  • Electrical Convertors
DEF

The time, expressed in degrees (1 cycle of the ac waveform = 360°), by which the starting point of commutation is delayed by phase control in relation to rectifier operation without phase control, including possible inherent delay angle.

OBS

The Greek lower case letter alpha is the standard symbol for delay angle according to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

OBS

delay angle: term standardized by IEEE and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Alimentation (Distribution électrique)
  • Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
  • Convertisseurs (Électrotechnique)
DEF

Dans un circuit d'alimentation de puissance commandé par thyristors, intervalle de temps, exprimé en mesure angulaire, pendant lequel le point de départ de la commutation est retardé par le réglage de phase.

OBS

angle de retard : terme normalisé par la Commission électrotechnique internationale (CEI).

Spanish

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