Moch Mukhtar Syaifudin, Dimas Eka Saputra, Anggara Trisna Nugraha

Single-phase Half-wave Uncontrolled Converter with A Single-phase AC Generator

Introduction

Single-phase half-wave uncontrolled converter with a single-phase ac generator. Explore a single-phase half-wave uncontrolled converter using a diode to rectify AC into stable DC voltage from an AC generator. Improve power efficiency & extend load lifespan.

Abstract

This study aims to explore an electronic circuit that converts or rectifies alternating source voltage, commonly known as Alternating Current (AC), into unidirectional voltage, also referred to as Direct Current (DC), by using a diode as the main component in the circuit. The research is conducted using methods such as literature review, specific assessment, and direct observation. To present the research results, the author uses narration, images, tables, diagrams, and graphs. In this circuit, the diode acts as an uncontrolled rectifier, producing a half-wave signal with a single-phase AC generator as the source voltage. This setup is designed to improve the efficiency of electric power usage and extend the lifespan of the load, as the resulting voltage is more stable.

Review

The submitted manuscript, "Single-phase Half-wave Uncontrolled Converter with A Single-phase AC Generator," describes an investigation into the fundamental electronic process of converting alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) using a diode as a half-wave rectifier. The study aims to explore this basic circuit configuration with a single-phase AC generator as the source. While the topic is foundational to power electronics, the abstract's core claims regarding improved electric power usage efficiency and extended load lifespan, attributed to a "more stable voltage" from this specific setup, require significant scrutiny and robust justification. The outlined methodology, which includes literature review, specific assessment, and direct observation, appears rather general for a study attempting to present novel insights or significant improvements. A single-phase half-wave uncontrolled rectifier with a diode is a standard and thoroughly understood circuit; thus, the "exploration" would need to delve into specific, non-obvious characteristics or applications to offer a substantial contribution. More critically, the assertion that the resulting half-wave rectified voltage is "more stable" and thus improves efficiency and extends load lifespan is highly problematic. Half-wave rectification inherently produces a pulsating DC output with considerable ripple, which is generally considered *less* stable than full-wave rectified or filtered DC, and typically less efficient or potentially detrimental to certain loads compared to more sophisticated rectification methods. To elevate the scientific rigor and impact of this work, the authors must provide a much more detailed and quantitative exposition of their "specific assessment" and "direct observation" methodologies, including precise experimental setups, measurement protocols, and parameters analyzed. It is imperative that the claims regarding improved efficiency and extended load lifespan are supported by rigorous comparative data and thorough theoretical analysis, demonstrating how a half-wave rectified signal could achieve these benefits over alternative rectification schemes or direct AC. Without such robust evidence and a clearer articulation of a novel contribution beyond a basic circuit demonstration, the manuscript risks being perceived as a re-exploration of well-established principles without advancing the field.

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