Explore topic-wise MCQs in Power Electronics.

This section includes 10 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.

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A. 10.87 A
B. 87 A
C. 21.74 A
D. 32 A
Answer» D. 32 A
2.

Solid_State_Relays_(SSRs)_have$

A. moving parts
B. no moving parts
C. a coil
D. a contactor
Answer» C. a coil
3.

___________ can be used as a dc static switch?

A. GTO
B. Transistor
C. Both GTO and transistor
D. TRIAC
Answer» D. TRIAC
4.

_________ can be used as a single phase static ac switch.

A. Diode
B. SCR
C. DIAC
D. TRAIC
Answer» E.
5.

For high power applications _________ are used as static switches whereas for low power applications __________ are used.

A. Transistors, SCRs
B. SCRs, transistors
C. Diodes, transistors
D. SCRs, diodes
Answer» C. Diodes, transistors
6.

Two six pulse converters used for bipolar HVDC transmission system, are rated at 1000 MW, +- 200 kV. Find the rms current rating required for the SCRs.

A. 2500 A
B. 1350 A
C. 1445 A
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
7.

Two six pulse converters used for bipolar HVDC transmission system, are rated at 1000 MW, +- 200 kV. Find the dc current in the transmission line.

A. 500 A
B. 25 A
C. 2500 A
D. 5 A
Answer» D. 5 A
8.

Two six pulse converters used for bipolar HVDC transmission system, are rated at 1000 MW, +- 200 kV. What is the dc transmission voltage?

A. 200 kV
B. 400 kV
C. 500 kV
D. 100 kV
Answer» C. 500 kV
9.

In HVDC transmission lines

A. both the stations operate as an inverter
B. both the stations operate as a converter
C. one acts as a converter and other as an inverter
D. depends upon the type of the load
Answer» D. depends upon the type of the load
10.

HVDC transmission lines are __________ as compared to HVAC lines.

A. difficult to erect
B. more expensive for long distances
C. more expensive for short distances
D. less expensive for short distances
Answer» D. less expensive for short distances