Explore topic-wise MCQs in Power Electronics.

This section includes 14 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Power Electronics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

A M-6 controlled converter or 6-pulse half-wave controlled converter is obtained by using a transformer having

A. a double delta connected secondary winding
B. a double star connected secondary winding
C. a double delta connected primary winding
D. 6-windings on both primary and secondary sides
Answer» C. a double delta connected primary winding
2.

Which of the below mentioned converter can operate in both 3-pulse and 6-pulse modes?

A. 3-phase half wave controller
B. 3-phase full converter
C. 3-phase semi-converter
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» D. None of the mentioned
3.

In a p-pulse converter, each SCR conducts for (per cycle)

A. p radians
B. p degrees
C. p/2π radians
D. 2π/p radians
E. p radiansb) p degreesc) p/2π radiansd) 2π/p radians
Answer» E. p radiansb) p degreesc) p/2π radiansd) 2π/p radians
4.

A 3-phase full converter delivers a ripple free load current of 10 A with a firing angle delay of 45°. The input voltage is 3-phase, 400 V, 50 Hz. The source current is given by the following relation.Find the value of 2nd harmonic source current amplitutue.

A. 11.25 A
B. 0.256 A
C. 2.69 sin (ωt – 45) A
D. 0 A
Answer» E.
5.

A 3-phase full converter delivers a ripple free load current of 10 A with a firing angle delay of 45°. Find the DF (distortion factor).

A. 1.414
B. 0
C. 0.707
D. 0.569
Answer» D. 0.569
6.

A 3-phase full converter delivers a ripple free load current of 10 A with a firing angle delay of 45°. The input voltage is 3-phase, 400 V, 50 Hz. The source current is given by the following relation.Find the fundamental component of the source current amplitude.

A. 11.03
B. 2.205
C. 11.03 sin 45
D. 46.98
Answer» B. 2.205
7.

WHICH_OF_THE_BELOW_MENTIONED_CONVERTER_CAN_OPERATE_IN_BOTH_3-PULSE_AND_6-PULSE_MODES??$

A. 3-phase half wave controller
B. 3-phase full converter
C. 3-phase semi-converter
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» D. None of the mentioned
8.

A_M-6_controlled_converter_or_6-pulse_half-wave_controlled_converter_is_obtained_by_using_a_transformer_having$

A. a double delta connected secondary winding
B. a double star connected secondary winding
C. a double delta connected primary winding
D. 6-windings on both primary and secondary sides
Answer» C. a double delta connected primary winding
9.

In a p-pulse converter, each SCR conducts for (per cycle?

A. p radians
B. p degrees
C. p/2π radians
D. 2π/p radians
Answer» E.
10.

The commutation period when both incoming and outgoing SCRs are conducting due to source inductance is called as the

A. conduction delay
B. overlap period
C. one on one period
D. distorting angle
Answer» C. one on one period
11.

What is the relationship between DF, CDF and PF?

A. PF = CDF = DF
B. PF = CDF/DF
C. PF = DF/CDF
D. PF = CDF x DF
Answer» E.
12.

A 3-phase full converter delivers a ripple free load current of 10 A with a firing angle delay of 45°. Find the DF (distortion factor).$

A. 1.414
B. 0
C. 0.707
D. 0.569
Answer» D. 0.569
13.

In a 3 phase, 12-pulse controlled converter for continuous conduction mode, each SCR conducts for __________ per cycle.

A. π/6 radians
B. 60 degrees
C. 3π/2 radians
D. 12 degrees
Answer» B. 60 degrees
14.

In a 3 phase M-6 controlled converter for continuous conduction mode, each SCR conducts for __________ per cycle.

A. 2π/6 radians
B. 30 degrees
C. 3π/2 radians
D. 120 degrees
Answer» B. 30 degrees