Hello
I am in the process of trying to cobble up a method for creating a DC supply with a variable output current. The plan (on a basic level) is to use a current-limited (variable shunt) AC transformer (from an AC welder), then a thyristor bridge, followed by a smoothing choke.
If I control the thyristor gates in such a manner as to delay the forward conduction of current (by a number of degrees delay per half cycle), will this have the effect of providing me with a variable current supply on the other end of the smoothing choke?
This is my first time playing with thyristors, and I would greatly appreciate any insight/correction as to my line of thought so far with this.
Thanks,
Jon