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This section includes 9 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_NATURAL_REVERSAL_OF_AC_SUPPLY_VOLTAGE_COMMUTATES_THE_SCR_IN_CASE_OF?$ |
A. | forced commutation |
B. | only line commutation |
C. | only natural commutation |
D. | both line & natural commutation |
Answer» E. | |
2. |
___________ commutation technique is commonly employed in series inverters.$ |
A. | line |
B. | load |
C. | forced |
D. | external-pulse |
Answer» C. forced | |
3. |
The type of commutation in which the pulse to turn off the SCR is obtained by separate voltage source i? |
A. | class B commutation |
B. | class C commutation |
C. | class D commutation |
D. | class E commutation |
Answer» E. | |
4. |
The type of commutation when the load is commutated by transferring its load current to another incoming thyristor is |
A. | class A or load commutation |
B. | class B or resonant commutation |
C. | class C or complementary commutation |
D. | class D or impulse commutation |
Answer» D. class D or impulse commutation | |
5. |
An SCR is connected in series with L = 5 mH and C = 20 μF. Find the resonant frequency of the circuit.$ |
A. | 2569 rad/s |
B. | 3162 rad/s |
C. | 2400 rad/s |
D. | 7889 rad/s |
Answer» C. 2400 rad/s | |
6. |
In case of class B commutation or resonant-pulse commutation with L = 5 μH and C = 20 μC with initial voltage across the capacitor (Vs) = 230 V. Find the peak value of resonant current.$ |
A. | 560 A |
B. | 460 A |
C. | 360 A |
D. | 260 A |
Answer» C. 360 A | |
7. |
The class A commutation or load commutation is possible in case of |
A. | dc circuits only |
B. | ac circuits only |
C. | both DC and AC circuits |
D. | none of the above mentioned |
Answer» B. ac circuits only | |
8. |
In case of class A type commutation or load commutation with low value of R load the |
A. | L is connected across R |
B. | L-C is connected across R |
C. | L is connected in series with R |
D. | L-C is connected in series with R |
Answer» E. | |
9. |
The thyristor turn-off requires that the anode current |
A. | falls below the holding current |
B. | falls below the latching current |
C. | rises above the holding current |
D. | rises above the latching current |
Answer» B. falls below the latching current | |