Explore topic-wise MCQs in Power Electronics.

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.

In a 3-phase semi-converter, for firing angle less than 60° the freewheeling diode conducts for

A. 30°
B. 60°
C. 120°
D. 0
Answer» E.
2.

A three-phase semi-converter circuit is given a supply of 400 V. It produces at the output terminals an average voltage of 381 V. Find the rectification efficiency of the converter circuit.

A. 99.65 %
B. 95.25 %
C. 91 %
D. 86.5 %
Answer» C. 91 %
3.

A 3-phase full converter feeds power to an R load of 10 Ω. For a firing angle delay of 30° the load takes 5 kW. An inductor of large value is also connected to the load to make the current ripple free. Find the value of per phase input voltage.

A. 133 V
B. 230/√3 V
C. 191/√3 V
D. 298/√3 V
Answer» D. 298/√3 V
4.

What is the value of voltage at the output terminal when the freewheeling diode (FD) is conducting?

A. Zero
B. Maximum
C. E
D. It could be anything depending on α
Answer» B. Maximum
5.

In a three-phase semi-converter, at a time one SCR and one diode conduct simultaneously. With SCR T1 conducting which diode(s) is most likely to conduct along with T1?

A. D2 only
B. D3 only
C. D1 and D2
D. D2 and D3
Answer» E.
6.

In the below given circuit, __ and __ conduct along with T2.

A. T1, T3
B. D1, D2
C. D1, D3
D. T1, T2
Answer» D. T1, T2
7.

In the below given circuit, each SCR and diode conduct for

A. 60° and 120° respectively
B. 120° and 60° respectively
C. 120°
D. 60°
Answer» D. 60°
8.

A three-phase full converter is driving a DC motor. If a continues current of Im amperes is flowing through the motor load, then find the rms value of supply current drawn by the converter to drive the motor.

A. Im/√2
B. Im2/3
C. √2Im/√3
D. √2Im/3
Answer» D. √2Im/3
9.

A three-phase full converter supplied from a 230 V source is working as a line commutated inverter. The load consists of RLE type with R = 5 Ω, E = 200 V and L = 1 mH. A continues current of 10 A is flowing through the load, find the value of the firing angle delay.

A. 119°
B. 127°
C. 156°
D. 143°
Answer» B. 127°