Explore topic-wise MCQs in Power Electronics.

This section includes 12 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.

The single-phase McMurray-Bedford type bridge inverter is a/an

A. auxiliary-commutated inverter
B. complementary-commutated inverter
C. supplementary-commutated inverter
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. supplementary-commutated inverter
2.

The McMurray-Bedford half-bridge inverter requires

A. 4 SCRs, 2 diodes, 2 capacitors and 2 inductors
B. 4 SCRs, 4 diodes, 2 capacitors and 2 inductors
C. 2 SCRs, 4 diodes, 2 capacitors and 1 inductor
D. 2 SCRs, 2 diodes, 2 capacitors and 2 inductors
Answer» E.
3.

Let Im be the maximum load current and Vm be the minimum supply voltage value. Than the expression for the design of commutation circuit parameters in a single-phase modified McMurray half-bridge inverter is given by

A. (1.5 x Im)/Vm
B. Im/(1.5 x Vm)
C. Vm/(1.5 x Im)
D. (1.5 x Vm)/Im
Answer» D. (1.5 x Vm)/Im
4.

THE_MCMURRAY-BEDFORD_HALF-BRIDGE_INVERTER_REQUIRES?$

A. 4 SCRs, 2 diodes, 2 capacitors and 2 inductors
B. 4 SCRs, 4 diodes, 2 capacitors and 2 inductors
C. 2 SCRs, 4 diodes, 2 capacitors and 1 inductor
D. 2 SCRs, 2 diodes, 2 capacitors and 2 inductors
Answer» E.
5.

The single-phase McMurray-Bedford type bridge inverter is a/an$

A. auxiliary-commutated inverter
B. complementary-commutated inverter
C. supplementary-commutated inverter
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. supplementary-commutated inverter
6.

How many diodes are there in total in the single-phase, modified McMurray full-bridge inverter?

A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 10
Answer» D. 10
7.

In the single-phase modified McMurray full-bridge inverter, for commutating the main SCRs T1 and T2

A. The capacitor is charged
B. TA1 is triggered
C. The commutation circuit is switched on
D. TA1 and TA2 are triggered
Answer» E.
8.

The number of diodes, SCRs and other components in full-bridge inverter McMurray inverter is ____________ of those in half-bridge McMurray inverter.

A. same
B. double
C. three times
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. three times
9.

Which elements are not present in the original McMurray inverter but are present in the modified McMurray inverters?

A. Two auxiliary thyristors and the di/dt inductor
B. Two auxiliary diodes and the damping resistor
C. One auxiliary SCR and one auxiliary diode
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» C. One auxiliary SCR and one auxiliary diode
10.

Forced commutation requires

A. a precharged inductor
B. a precharged capacitor
C. an overdamped RLC load
D. a very high frequency ac source
Answer» C. an overdamped RLC load
11.

The McMurray circuit is a

A. commutation circuit
B. force commutated VSI
C. self commutated VSI
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. self commutated VSI
12.

In voltage fed thyristor inverters __________ commutation is required.

A. load
B. forced
C. self
D. any commutation technique can be used
Answer» C. self