Define : (i) Efficiency (ii) TUF of Rectifier

Define : (i) Efficiency (ii) TUF of Rectifier
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Rectifier efficiency (ɳ) : it is defined as the ratio of DC power to the applied input AC power.

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Transformer utilization factor: It is defined as the ratio of the DC power available at the load resistor and the AC rating of the secondary coil of a transformer.

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