Explore topic-wise MCQs in Power Electronics.

This section includes 29 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 full-wave rectifier uses 2 diodes. The internal resistance of each diode is 20 Ω. The transformer RMS secondary voltage from centre tap to each end of the secondary is 50 V and the load resistance is 980 Ω. Mean load current will be

A. 45 A
B. 4.5 A
C. 45 mA
D. 45 μA
Answer» D. 45 μA
2.

It is required to control the speed and braking operation of a dc shunt motor in both the directions of rotation. The most suitable power electronic circuit will be

A. A half-controlled converter
B. A fully-controlled converter
C. A diode-bridge converter
D. A dual converter
Answer» E.
3.

A half controlled single phase bridge rectifier is supplying on R-L load. If it is operated at a firing angle α and the load current is continuous. The fraction of the cycle freewheeling diode conducts is

A. \(\frac{1}{2}\)
B. \(\left( {1 - \frac{\alpha }{\pi }} \right)\)
C. \(\frac{\alpha }{{2\pi }}\)
D. \(\frac{\alpha }{\pi }\)
Answer» E.
4.

A separately excited dc motor when fed from single phase full converter runs at a speed of 1200 rpm. Load current remains continuous. If one of the SCR gets open circuited, the motor speed will reduce to

A. 900 rpm
B. 800 rpm
C. 600 rpm
D. 400 rpm
Answer» D. 400 rpm
5.

Compute the ripple factor of a single-phase full wave rectifier with load resistance RL = 10 kΩ. Forward bias dynamic resistance of didoes used is 100 Ω. The rms voltage across secondary winding is 330 V.

A. 4.82
B. 1.21
C. 0.482
D. 0.812
Answer» D. 0.812
6.

An AC voltage of maximum value equal to 100V is applied to a single-phase fully controlled bridge circuit. The peak inverse voltage rating of each SCR used will be ______.

A. 141.4 V
B. 200 V
C. 70.7 V
D. 100 V
Answer» E.
7.

A single-phase, full-bridge diode rectifier fed from a 230 V, 50 Hz sinusoidal source supplies a series combination of finite resistance, R, and a very large inductance, L. The two most dominant frequency components in the source current are:

A. 50 Hz, 0 Hz
B. 50 Hz, 100 Hz
C. 50 Hz, 150 Hz
D. 150 Hz, 250 Hz
Answer» D. 150 Hz, 250 Hz
8.

A single phase full bridge converter supplies a load drawing current (constant and ripple free) If the triggering angle is 30°, the input power factor will be

A. 0.65
B. 0.78
C. 0.85
D. 0.866
Answer» C. 0.85
9.

A signal phase full wave mid-point thyristor uses a 220 / 200 V transformer with central tap on the secondary side. The PIV per thyristor will be:

A. 333.98 V
B. 556.34 V
C. 789.87 V
D. 282.84 V
Answer» E.
10.

In a dual converter, if the firing angle of one bridge is 30°, then the firing angle of second bridge is ______.

A. 30°
B. 180°
C. 120°
D. 150°
Answer» E.
11.

A delayed full-wave rectified sinusoidal current has an average value equal to one – third its maximum value. Find the delay angle.

A. cos-10.047
B. cos-10.678
C. cos-10.866
D. cos-10.386
Answer» B. cos-10.678
12.

For a firing angle of 60° in respect of a single-phase half-wave controlled rectifier with resistive load supplied from a 230 V (rms), 50 Hz supply, the average output voltage would be

A. 52 V
B. 77.5 V
C. 104 V
D. 155 V
Answer» C. 104 V
13.

A separately excited DC motor is energised from a 440 V, 50 Hz, 3 ϕ full converter. The input voltage to the motor for a firing angle of 45°, in volts, is:

A. 420
B. 297
C. 390
D. 260
Answer» B. 297
14.

A 3 – phase semi-converter is feeding a separately excited dc motor at constant field current. The motor can operate in the following condition:

A. Speed positive, torque positive
B. Speed positive or negative, torque positive
C. Speed positive, torque positive or negative
D. Speed positive or negative, torque positive or negative
Answer» B. Speed positive or negative, torque positive
15.

A 3-phase semi-converter works as a six-pulse converter when the firing angle α is:

A. between 60° to 120°
B. between 0° to 60°
C. between 90° to 150°
D. between 120° to 180°
Answer» C. between 90° to 150°
16.

A single-phase full wave bridge diode rectifier delivers a constant current of 10 A to the load. Average and RMS values of source current are

A. 5 A, 10 A
B. 10 A, 10 A
C. 10 A, 7.07 A
D. 0 A, 10 A
Answer» E.
17.

For the single-phase fully controlled rectifier shown in the given figure, if the SCR3 is damaged and gets open-circuited, calculate the average DC output voltage if a free-wheeling diode is connected and AC input voltage is 230 V. Firing angle is maintained at \(\dfrac{\pi}{3}\).

A. 77.65 V
B. 44.7 V
C. 39 V
D. 33.6 V
Answer» B. 44.7 V
18.

A phase-controlled, single-phase, full bridge converter is supplying a highly inductive DC load. The converter is fed from a 230 V, 50 Hz AC source. The fundamental frequency in Hz of the voltage ripple on the DC side is

A. 25
B. 50
C. 100
D. 300
Answer» D. 300
19.

A six-pulse thyristor bridge rectifier is connected to a balanced three-phase, 50 Hz AC source. Assuming that the DC output current of the rectifier is constant, the lowest harmonic component in the AC input current is

A. 100 Hz
B. 150 Hz
C. 250 Hz
D. 300 Hz
Answer» D. 300 Hz
20.

A single phase full converter is supplied from 230 V, 50 Hz source. Load is R-L load. At α = 60°, calculate the average dc voltage.

A. 103.5 V
B. 206 V
C. 230 V
D. 320 V
Answer» B. 206 V
21.

A single phase fully controlled rectifier is supplying a load with an anti-parallel diode as shown in the figure. All switches and diodes are ideal. Which one of the following is true for instantaneous load voltage and current?

A. \({v_0} \ge 0\;\& \;{i_0} < 0\)
B. \({v_0} < 0\;\& \;{i_0} < 0\)
C. \({v_0} \ge 0\;\& \;{i_0} \ge 0\)
D. \({v_0} \le 0\;\& \;{i_0} \ge 0\)
Answer» D. \({v_0} \le 0\;\& \;{i_0} \ge 0\)
22.

In a 3 phase semi-converter, firing angle = 120° and extinction angle = 110°. Each SCR and freewheeling diode conducts respectively for

A. 60°, 50°
B. 30°, 50°
C. 60°, 10°
D. 30°, 40°
Answer» B. 30°, 50°
23.

For a total harmonic distortion of 0.1 with I1 = 4A and Rc = 8Ω, calculate total power

A. 50 W
B. 70 W
C. 64.64 W
D. 55.55 W
Answer» D. 55.55 W
24.

In a center tap full wave rectifier, if the peak voltage applied between the center tap and one of the secondary 200 V, then the reverse biased diode is applied with a maximum voltage of:

A. 200 V
B. 100 V
C. 200√2 V
D. 400 V
Answer» E.
25.

A single phase full converter feeds power to RLE load with R = 8Ω, L = 8 mH and E = 46.42 V, the ac source voltage is 230 V, 50 Hz, for continuous conduction. Find the average value of load current for a firing angle delay of 45°

A. 12.5 A
B. 25 A
C. 8.75 A
D. 20 A
Answer» B. 25 A
26.

A three phase fully controlled bridge converter is feeding a load drawing a constant and ripple free load current of 10 A at a firing angle of 30° The approximate total harmonic Distortion (%THD) and the rms value of fundamental component of input current will respectively be_

A. 31% and 6.8 A
B. 31% and 7.8 A
C. 66% and 6.8 A
D. 66% and 7.8 A
Answer» C. 66% and 6.8 A
27.

A three phase converter feeds pure resistance load at a firing angle of α = 60°. The average value of current flowing in the loads is 10 A. If a very large inductance is connected in the load circuit, then the:

A. Average value of current will remain as 10 A
B. Trend of variation of current cannot be predicted unless the exact value of inductance connected is known
C. Average value of current will become less than 10 A
D. Average value of current will become greater than 10 A
Answer» B. Trend of variation of current cannot be predicted unless the exact value of inductance connected is known
28.

In a three phase (50Hz) full converter, the ripple frequency in output voltage?

A. 50 Hz
B. 100 Hz
C. 150 Hz
D. 300 Hz
Answer» E.
29.

Directions: It consists of two statements, one labelled as the ‘Statement (I)’ and the other as ‘Statement (II). Examine these two statements carefully and select the answer using the codes given below:Statement (I): For the same voltage output, the power factor of a single phase semi converter is better than a full converter.Statement (II): The single phase semi converter uses two diodes and two controlled switches.

A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true and Statement (II) is the correct explanation of Statement (I)
B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true but Statement (II) is not the correct explanation of Statement (I)
C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false
D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true
Answer» C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false