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Module-3: Phase Controlled Rectifier

1) A voltage source Vs = Vm sinωt is connected in series with a resistance R and an SCR.

At some firing angle delay of α a positive gate pulse is applied to the SCR which turns
on the SCR. Considering ideal conditions, at the instant α the voltage at the resistor
terminals Vo
a) falls to zero
b) falls to –Vm sin α
c) rises to Vm sin α
d) rises to Vm sin ωt

2) The average output voltage is maximum when SCR is triggered at ωt =

a) π
b) 0
c) π/2
d) π/4

3) In the below given circuit, the SCR is triggered at a certain firing angle α.

The load current falls to zero at ωt =

a) α
b) α/2
c) π
d) π/2

4) In the method of phase control, the phase relationship between ___ & ___ is controlled
by varying the firing angle
a) supply current, supply voltage
b) end of the load current, end of the load voltage
c) start of the load current, start of the load voltage
d) load current, load voltage

5) In a single-phase half-wave thyristor circuit with R load & Vs=Vm sinωt, the maximum
value of the load current can be given by
a) 2Vm/R
b) Vs/R
c) Vm/R
d) Vs/2
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6) Below shown ideal circuit is triggered at a firing angle of α. The voltage across the SCR
is zero from ωt =

a) 0 to α
b) 0 to π
c) α to 2π
d) α to π

7) Below shown ideal circuit is triggered at a firing angle of α. From ωt = π to 2π+α

a) SCR voltage is zero

b) Load voltage is maximum
c) SCR voltage is Vm sinωt
d) SCR acts like a short circuit

8) For a single-phase thyristor circuit with R load & firing angle α, the conduction angle
can be given by
a) π+α
b) 2π+α
c) π-α
d) α

9) For the below given circuit with firing angle α & angular frequency of ω, the circuit
turn-off time in secs can be given by

a) α/π
b) π/α
c) ω/π
d) π/ω
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10) A single-phase half-wave thyristor circuit with R load is triggered at an angle of α = 0°.
As such, the maximum value of the average output voltage would be given by
Consider Vs = Vm sinωt.
a) Vm
b) 2Vm/π
c) Vm/π
d) Vm/α

11) For a certain SCR configuration, the below shown waveform is obtained. Find the value
of the average output voltage with α = 30° & Vs = 240 V.

a) 50.27 V
b) 100.8 V
c) 140 V
d) 120 V

12) A single-phase half wave circuit has Vs = 230 V with a R load of 100 Ω. Find the
average load current at α = 30°.
a) 1.45 A
b) 0.57 A
c) 0.96 A
d) 2.3 A

13) A single phase 230 V, 1 kW heater is connected across a 1-phase 230 V, 50 Hz supply
through an SCR. The firing angle of the SCR is adjusted to give a rms voltage of 155 V.
Find the power absorbed by the heater element.
a) 250 watts
b) 1 kW
c) 454 watts
d) 378 watts

14) For a single-phase half-wave thyristor circuit with R load, the power delivered to the
resistive load is
a) (average load voltage) x (average load current)
b) (rms supply voltage)2/R
c) (rms load voltage)2/R
d) (average load voltage)/R
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15) For a single-phase half-wave thyristor circuit with R load, the input power factor is
given by
a) rms source voltage/total rms line current
b) rms input power/power delivered to the load
c) cos α
d) power delivered to load/input VA

16) For the below shown circuit,

The load voltage waveform from ωt = π to ωt = π+α = β (extinction angle) is

a) gradually rising
b) going from positive to negative
c) gradually decaying
d) zero

17) For the below shown circuit,

The SCR is gated at α. At ωt = π

a) load voltage & load current are both zero
b) only load voltage is zero
c) only load current is zero
d) both are non-zero & non negative

18) In case of a single-phase half-wave circuit with RL load, with firing angle α and
extinction angle β, the conduction angle γ can be written as
a) γ = β+α
b) γ = β-α
c) γ = β/α
d) γ = α/β
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19) For a half-wave single phase thyristor rectifier circuit with any type of load the
_______ + _________ waves must ideally give the supply voltage waveform.

a) load voltage, load current

b) load voltage, thyristor voltage
c) supply current, load voltage
d) supply current, thyristor voltage

20) In case of a single-phase half-wave circuit with RL load, with firing angle α and
extinction angle β, the thyristor is reversed biased from
a) β to α
b) β to 2π+α
c) β to 2π
d) β to 2β

21) Choose the correct statement with respect to the below given circuit.

a) The load current can be negative

b) The load voltage can never be negative
c) The load voltage can never be zero
d) The load voltage can never be positive

22) In the below given circuit, the FD (Freewheeling diode) is forward biased at ωt =

a) 0
b) α
c) π
d) 2π
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23) In the below given circuit, when the commutating diode or FD is conducting than the

a) SCR has reverse bias voltage and the load current is zero
b) SCR has reverse bias voltage and the load current is positive
c) SCR has forward bias voltage and the load current is zero
d) SCR has forward bias voltage and the load current is positive

24) The output voltage waveform of the below given circuit would be the same that
obtained from a

a) full-wave R load circuit

b) half-wave R load circuit
c) half-wave RL load circuit
d) full-wave RL load with freewheeling diode

25) In a single-phase half-wave circuit with RL load and a freewheeling diode, the load
voltage during the freewheeling period will be
a) zero
b) positive
c) negative
d) positive than negative

26) In a single-phase half-wave circuit with RL load and a freewheeling diode, the
freewheeling period is
a) 0 to π
b) α to π+α
c) π to 2π+α
d) π/2 to 2π-α

27) A single-phase half wave rectifier with a FD is supplied by Vs = 240 V, AC with a load
R = 10 Ω, L = 0.5 mH and a firing angle α = 30°. Find the average value of the load
voltage.
a) 50 V
b) 100 V
c) 150 V
d) 200 V
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28) A single-phase HW rectifier with a FD is supplied by Vs = 240 V, 50 Hz, AC with a
load R = 10 Ω, L = 0.5 mH and a firing angle α = 30°. Find the average value of the
load current.
a) 10 A
b) 0.063 A
c) 6.3 A
d) 0.1 A

29) A single-phase half-wave-controlled rectifier has 400 sin314t as the input voltage and R
as the load. For a firing angle of 60°, the average output voltage is
a) 200/π
b) 300/π
c) 100/π
d) 400/π

30) Choose the incorrect statement with respect to the use of FD in half-wave circuits.
a) Input pf is improved
b) Load current waveform is improved
c) It prevents the load voltage from becoming negative
d) Reduces the reverse voltage (PIV) faced by the SCR

31) A single-phase half-wave rectifier with a FD is supplied by Vs = 240 V, 50 Hz, AC

source with a load R = 10 Ω, L = 0.8 mH. The firing angle is so adjusted such that the
output voltage obtained is 100 V. Find the firing angle.
a) 62°
b) 102°
c) 31°
d) 47°

32) For the below shown circuit, a motor load (RLE) is connected to the SCR through
supply Vs. The minimum value of the firing angle to turn on the SCR would be

a) Sin-1(E/Vm)
b) Sin-1(Vm/E)
c) Cos-1(E/Vm)
d) Cos-1(E/Vm)
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33) Choose the correct statement with respect to the below given circuit.

a) The load current can never be zero

b) The source current can never be zero
c) The load voltage can never be zero
d) All the given statements are false

34) By using a freewheeling diode (FD) in a rectifier with RL load, the power consumed by
the load
a) increases
b) decreases
c) is not affected
d) decreases to zero

35) A 230 V, 50 Hz, one-pulse SCR controlled converter has extinction angle β = 210°.
Find the circuit turn-off time
a) 10 m-sec
b) 0
c) 8.3 m-sec
d) 5.4 m-sec

36) A 230V, 50Hz, single-pulse SCR is feeding a RL load with α = 40° and β = 210°. Find
the value of average output voltage
a) 54 V
b) 106 V
c) 84 V
d) 32 V

37) A single-pulse transformer with secondary voltage of 230 V, 50 Hz, delivers power to
bulb of R = 10 Ω through a half-wave-controlled rectifier circuit. For α = 60°, find the
average current in the bulb
a) 2.5 A
b) 7.7 A
c) 9.6 A
d) 3 A

38) A single-pulse transformer with secondary voltage of 230 V, 50 Hz, delivers power to
bulb of R = 10 Ω through a half-wave-controlled rectifier circuit. For α = 60° and
output AC power of 2127 Watts, find the rectification efficiency
a) 98.6 %
b) 42 %
c) 28 %
d) 19 %
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39) Find the PIV of the SCR

a) Vs
b) 2Vs
c) √2Vs
d) Vs/2
40) An SCR rectifier circuit is designed such that the average output voltage is 77.64 V &
RMS value of output voltage is 145.873 V. Find the voltage ripple factor.
a) 1.879
b) 0.532
c) 1.590
d) 0.629

41) The below shown single phase-controlled rectifier configuration is a

a) two pulse M-2 Connection

b) two pulse B-2 Connection
c) single pulse M-2 Connection
d) single pulse B-2 Connection

42) In the below shown circuit, considering the load to be purely R load, the thyristor T2
would conduct from ωt =

a) 0 to π
b) α to π
c) π+α to 2π
d) π to 2π+α
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43) For a single pulse M-2 rectifier with RL load and firing angle α >0°, the value of the
inductance L is such that the load current is continuous.

Choose the correct statement.

a) The load current can never be positive
b) The load current can never be negative
c) The load current can never be zero
d) The load current is a constant DC

44) For the circuit below, the transformer ratio is 1:1 and Vs = Vm sinωt. When T1 is
forward biased and is triggered at α than T2 is

a) subjected to a forward voltage of Vm sinα

b) subjected to a forward voltage of 2Vm sinα
c) subjected to a reverse voltage of Vm sinα
d) subjected to a reverse voltage of 2Vm sinα

45) The circuit turn-off time of M-2 type connection is

a) π/ω
b) α/ω
c) π-α/ω
d) π+α/ω
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46) Find the expression for the average value of the output voltage for the below given
circuit. Consider the load current to be continuous, firing angle = α, transformer ration
1:1 and Vs = Vm sinωt.
a) (Vm/π) cosα
b) (Vm/π) (1+cosα)
c) (2Vm/π) cosα
d) (2Vm/π) (1+cosα)

47) A fully controlled converter uses

a) diodes only
b) thyristors only
c) both diodes and thyristors
d) none of the mentioned

48) A single phase full-converter using R load is a _________ quadrant converter and that
using an RL load without FD is a __________ quadrant converter
a) one, one
b) two, one
c) one, two
d) two, two

49) A single phase full controlled bridge converter (B-2) uses

a) 4 SCRs and 2 diodes
b) 4 SCRs
c) 6 SCRs
d) 4 SCRs and 2 diodes

50) In a B-2 type full controlled bridge converter

a) one SCR conducts at a time
b) two SCRs conduct at a time
c) three SCRs conduct at a time
d) four SCRs conduct at a time

51) For the below given circuit,

a) T2 and T3 are gated together

b) T1 and T4 are gated together
c) T1 and T3 are gated together
d) T1 and T2 are gated together
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52) With respect to the below given circuit, from ωt = 0 to α, ____ thyristor(s) block the
forward voltage

a) T1 and T2
b) T2
c) T3 and T4
d) T4
53) With respect to the below given circuit, from ωt = 0 to α,

a) voltage across all the thyristors is zero

b) negative voltage appears across T3 and T4
c) load voltage is Vm/2
d) voltage across T3 and T4 is zero

54) For the below given circuit, when the devices T1 and T2 are conducting from ωt = α till
they are naturally commutated at π voltage across the other two pair of devices is

a) zero
b) positive (forward voltage)
c) negative (reverse voltage)
d) none of the mentioned

55) A single-phase full converter B-2 type connection has a RLE type of motor load
connected. The minimum requirement to turn-on the device is
a) α > 30°
b) Vm sinα > E
c) Vm sinα < E
d) α < 30°
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56) For the below shown circuit with continuous load current.

Each thyristor pair conducts for

a) π radians
b) 2π radians
c) < π radians
d) > π radians

57) For the below given circuit

a) all the devices are gated together

b) T3 and T4 are gated together
c) T3 and T1 are gated together
d) T3 and T2 are gated together

58) For the below shown circuit has discontinuous load current waveform.

Each thyristor pair conducts for

a) π radians
b) 2π radians
c) < π radians
d) > π radians
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59) A single-phase full converter with B-2 type of connection has a continuous load current
waveform. The thyristor pairs T3, T4 is triggered at ωt =
a) 0
b) α
c) π+α
d) π-α

60) The PIV for each diode in a single-phase, full converter with B-2 type of controlled
rectifier is…………..
Consider supply voltage as Vs = Vm sinωt.
a) 2Vm
b) Vm
c) Vm/2
d) Vm/√2

61) A motor load is connected to a single-phase full converter B-2 type controlled rectifier.
The net energy is transferred from ac source to the motor (dc load) when
a) π+α > 90
b) π-α > α
c) π+α > α
d) π-α > 90

62) The below shown rectifier configuration has continues load current, find the expression
for the average value of output voltage when the supply Vs = Vm sinωt is connected.

a) (Vm/π)cosα
b) (2Vm/π)cosα
c) (Vm/π) (1+cosα)
d) (2Vm/π) (1+cosα)

63) Find the expression of the rms value of output voltage for a single-phase M-2 type
rectifier with RL load and continues load current. Transformer ratio is 1:1 with supply
voltage Vs = Vm sinωt
a) Vm/2
b) Vs
c) 2Vs
d) Vs/√2
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64) A single-phase full controlled converted with RLE load will act like a line-commutated
inverter when the firing angle α
a) α > 180°
b) α > 90°
c) α < 90°
d) α = 90°

65) In converter operation, with output voltage = Vo and RLE load.

a) Vo < E
b) Vo = E
c) Vo > E
d) None of the mentioned

66) In inverter operation, with output voltage = Vo and a RLE load connected
a) Vo < E
b) Vo = E
c) Vo > E
d) None of the mentioned

67) A motor load is connected to a single-phase full converter B-2 type controlled rectifier,
the net energy is transferred from ac source to the motor (dc load) when
a) π+α > 90
b) π-α < α
c) π+α < α
d) π-α > α

68) The below shown rectifier configuration has continues load current, find the expression
of the RMS value of output voltage when the supply Vs = Vm sinωt

a) Vs2/2
b) 2Vs/π
c) Vs
d) √Vs/2
69) Choose the correct statement
a) M-2 type connection requires SCRs with higher PIV as compared to those in a B-2
type
b) M-2 type connection requires SCRs with lower PIV as compared to those in a B-2
type
c) The average output voltage in M-2 type is more than that obtained from a B-2 type
configuration of the same rating
d) The average output voltage in M-2 type is less than that obtained from a B-2 type
configuration of the same rating
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70) An SCR has the peak forward voltage = 1000 V. Find the maximum voltage that the
SCR can handle if employed in a M-2 type full controlled converter circuit. Use factor
of safety (FOS) = 2.5
a) 500 V
b) 400 V
c) 200 V
d) 1000 V

71) An SCR has the peak forward voltage = 1000 V. Find the maximum voltage that the
SCR can handle if employed in a B-2 type full controlled converter circuit. Use factor
of safety (FOS) = 2.5
a) 500 V
b) 400 V
c) 200 V
d) 1000 V

72) A single-phase full converter bridge, is connected to a RLE load. The source has a rms
voltage of 230 V and the average load current is 10 A. Find the firing angle for which
the power flows from AC source to the DC load. Consider E = 120 V, R = 0.4 Ω.
a) 26.4°
b) 53.2°
c) 142°
d) 39°

73) A single-phase full converter bridge, is connected to a RLE load. The source has a rms
voltage of 230 V and the average load current is 10 A. Find the firing angle for which
the power flows from the DC load to the AC source. Consider E = 120 V, R = 0.4 Ω, L
= 2 Henry.
a) 124°
b) 153°
c) 142°
d) 309°

74) For the below shown converter configuration, find the expression for the average value
of voltage across the resister R with Vs = Vm sinωt and firing angle = α.

a) Vm/π cosα
b) 2Vm/π cosα
c) Vm/π (1+cosα)
d) 2Vm/π (1+cosα)
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75) A single phase full controlled bridge converter is connected to load having R = 0.4 Ω, E
= 120, L = 0.2 mH, Vs = 230V. The RMS value of load current is 10 A for a firing
angle of 53.21°. Find the input power factor.
a) 0.5043 lag
b) 0.5391 lag
c) 0.6120 lag
d) Unity

76) A single-phase full converter feeds power to a RLE load with R = 6 Ω and E = 60 V.
Find the average value of the load current when the supply voltage is 230 V rms AC
and a firing angle = 50°.
a) 0
b) 3.9A
c) 12.1 A
d) 6.05 A

77) A single-phase full wave mid-point SCR converter, uses a 230/200 V transformer with
the centre tap on the secondary side. The P.I.V. per SCR is
a) 100 V
b) 214V
c) 141V
d) 282V

78) In a single-phase full converter, for discontinuous load current and extinction angle β >
π, each SCR conducts for
a) α
b) β
c) β-α
d) β+α

79) A single-phase two pulse converter feeds RL load with a sufficient smoothing such that
the load current does not fall to zero. If the resistance of the load circuit is increased
then the
a) ripple content is not affected
b) ripple content of current increases
c) ripple content of current decreases
d) load current may fall to zero

80) In case of controlled rectifiers, the nature of the load current (continues or
discontinuous) depends upon the
a) type of load and firing angle
b) only on the type of load
c) only on the firing angle
d) it is independent of all the parameters
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81) In the circuit shown below, find the expression of average output voltage if due to some
faults the SCR T3 gets permanently open circuited.

a) (2Vm/π) cosα
b) (Vm/π) cosα
c) Vm/√π
d) Zero

82) A single-phase full converter, feeds power to a RLE load with R = 6 Ω and E = 60 V.
The supply voltage is 230 V AC and the firing angle is 50°. Find the power delivered to
the battery.
a) 542 W
b) 100 W
c) 960 W
d) 730 W

83) In a single-phase full converter with resistive load and firing angle α, the load current is
a) zero at α, π+α, …
b) remains zero for duration α
c) Vm/R sinα at α, π+α, …
d) remains zero for duration π-α

84) In a single-phase semi converter with resistive load and a firing angle α, each SCR and
freewheeling diode would conduct for
a) α, 0°
b) π-α, α
c) π+α, α
d) π-α, 0°

85) A single-phase full converter has average & peak voltage values of 133 V and 325 V
respectively. Find the value of the firing angle.
a) 40°
b) 140°
c) 50°
d) 130°

86) A freewheeling diode placed across a RL load provides

a) fast turn-on time
b) slow turn-off time
c) poor utilization factor
d) better power factor
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87) A single-phase full converter has discontinued load current. The converter is supplying
a dc shunt motor (R-L-E) load. When the current falls to zero the output voltage is
a) Zero
b) Vo
c) Vm
d) E

88) A single-phase full converter has discontinued load current. The converter is supplying
a DC shunt motor (R-L-E) load. When the current falls to zero

a) none of the devices conduct

b) all of the devices conduct
c) only one device conducts
d) only one pair of devices conducts

89) For the circuit shown below to act as a line commutated inverter

a) 180°>α>90° & E is removed

b) 180°>α>90° & E is reversed
c) 180°>α<90° & E is removed
d) 180°>α<90° & E is reversed

90) If in the below given converter configuration, any 3 of the 4 SCRs are replaced by
diodes

a) the average output voltage would increase

b) the average output voltage would decrease
c) the average output voltage would not change
d) the circuit would malfunction
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91) In the below shown semi-converter circuit, T1 and T2 are fired at an angle α, then from
ωt = α to π

a) T1 and T2 conduct
b) T1 and D1 conduct
c) D1 and D2 conduct
d) FD conducts

92) In the below shown semi-converter circuit T1 is fired at an angle α, then from ωt = π to
α+π

a) T1 is conducting
b) T2 is conducting
c) D1 is conducting
d) FD conducting

93) In the below shown semi-converter circuit T1 & T2 are fired at an angle α, the output
voltage is zero when

a) π<ωt<α
b) 0<ωt<α+π
c) π<ωt<π+α
d) π<ωt<2π

94) In a semi-converter with RLE load during the freewheeling period, the energy is
a) fed back to the source
b) fed to the inductor(L) and absorbed by E
c) absorbed by the L & E and dissipated at R
d) fed to the L & E and dissipated at R
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95) A semi-converter circuit gives the following voltage waveform. Find the expression for
the average output voltage with Vs = Vm sinωt and firing angle α

a) (Vm/π) cosα
b) (Vm/π) (1+cosα)
c) (2Vm/π) cosα
d) (2Vm/π) (1+cosα)

96) For the below given circuit configuration, the SCR is fired at angle α. For continuous
current mode from ωt = π to 2π

a) FD conducts
b) SCR and D1 conduct
c) D3 and D2 conducts
d) None of the mentioned

97) For the below given circuit configuration, the SCR is fired at angle α. For continuous
current mode, find the expression for the average output voltage

a) (Vm/2π) (1+ cosα)

b) (Vm/2π) (2+ cosα)
c) (Vm/2π) (3+ cosα)
d) (3Vm/π)
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98) A semi-converter circuit gives the following voltage waveform on R load. Find the
expression for the average output current with Vs = Vm sinωt and firing angle α

a) (Vm/Rπ) cosα
b) (Vm/Rπ) (1+cosα)
c) (2Vm/Rπ) cosα
d) (2Vm/Rπ) (1+cosα)

99) A semi-converter with RLE load and a freewheeling diode has discontinuous load
current with firing angle α and extinction angle β. The freewheeling period is
a) π>ωt<β
b) π>ωt<a
c) π<ωt>β
d) π>ωt>β

100) A semi-converter with RLE load and a freewheeling diode has discontinuous load
current with firing angle α and extinction angle β. If β < π and Vm sinβ < E then
a) the converter operates as a line commutated inverter
b) the conduction period is absent
c) the freewheeling period is absent
d) none of the mentioned

101) A single-phase symmetrical semi-converter employs

a) one SCR and one diode in each leg
b) two SCRs and two diodes in each leg
c) two SCRs in each leg
d) two diodes in each leg

102) A single-phase asymmetrical semi-converter employs

a) one SCR and one diode in each leg
b) two SCRs in one leg and two diodes in the other
c) two SCRs in both the legs
d) two diodes in both the legs
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103) In the below given circuit, from ωt = π to α+π and continuous load current
configuration

a) T1 and T2 conduct
b) T2 and D1 conduct
c) T1 and D2 conduct
d) T1 and D1 conduct

104) Find the circuit turn-off time (Tc) for the below given semi-converter configuration.
Take α = 30° and Vs = 230√2 sin100t

a) 20π radians
b) 5π/6 radians
c) π/120 radians
d) 3/π radian

105) For the circuit shown below, T1 and T2 (from top T1 and T2) are both fired at an
angle α. Then from ωt = π to ωt = π+α

a) None of the devices conduct

b) T1 and one diode will conduct
c) T2 and one diode will conduct
d) Both the diodes will conduct
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106) In any AC-DC circuit, the freewheeling action
a) improves the power handling capabilities
b) increases the THD
c) improves CDF
d) all of the mentioned

107) single-phase semi-converter is connected to a 230 V source and is feeding a load R =

10 Ω in series with a large inductance that makes the load current ripple free. Find the
average output current for α = 45°.
a) 14 A
b) 17 A
c) 10 A
d) 0 A

108) A single-phase semi-converter is connected to a 230 V source and is feeding a load R

= 10 Ω in series with a large inductance that makes the load current ripple free. For α =
45°, find the rectification efficiency. The RMS value of output voltage is 219.3 V
a) 96.54 %
b) 75.25 %
c) 89.45 %
d) 80.58 %

109) A single-phase semi-converter circuit is supplying power to a motor load. The average
value of load voltage is 176.72 V and the rms value is 219.3 V. Find the VRF (voltage
ripple factor).
a) 0
b) 0.735
c) 0.569
d) 2.48

110) For the same triggering angle and ratings

a) a semi-converter operates at lower output voltage than a full converter
b) a semi-converter operates at higher output voltage than a full converter
c) a semi-converter has lower values of input p.f as compared to a full converter
d) a semi-converter has more THD as compared to a full converter

111) A single-phase semi-converter is having continuous conduction, as such each thyristor

will conduct for an angle of
a) α
b) π
c) α+π
d) π-α
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112) Consider the following statements regarding phase-controlled converters:
i) They do not provide smooth variation of output voltage.
ii) They inject harmonics into the power system.
iii) They draw non-unity power factor current for finite firing angles.
Which of the above statements are correct?
a) All the three
b) i and ii only
c) i and iii only
d) ii and iii only

113) Consider the following statement:

The overlap angle of a phase-controlled converter will increase ___________
i) if the firing angle is increased
ii) if the supply frequency is increased
ii) if the supply voltage magnitude is lowered
Of these statements
a) all are correct
b) only the first and the last one are correct
c) only the first one is incorrect
d) all are incorrect

114) All the modern AC-DC converters are using GTOs instead of SCRs because
a) Temperature is an issue in SCRs
b) Switching losses are high in SCRs
c) GTOs have reliable commutation
d) GTOs are cheaply available today

115) Find the average output dc voltage of a single-phase semi-converter with Vs=230 V
and firing angle of 30°. The converter is operating under continuous conduction.
a) 193 V
b) 256 V
c) 0 V
d) 230 V

116) In the below given circuit, the average value of output voltage is 191 V. Find the value
of the average current through the given load if E = 100 V and R = 5 Ω. Assume that
the load current is continuous.

a) 0 A
b) 10.2 A
c) 18.2 A
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117) In the below given circuit, the average value of output voltage is 191 V. Find the value
of the power delivered to the voltage source E. Take E = 100 V and R = 5 Ω. Assume
that the load current is continuous.

a) 1.82 kW
b) 18.2 kW
c) 0.182 kW
d) 18.2 W

118) A single-phase semi-converter is operated from a 240 V, 60 Hz, AC source. It is fired

at an angle of 45°. Find the value of average output voltage.
a) 176 V
b) 184 V
c) 167 V
d) 148 V

119) A single-phase semi-converter is operated from a 230 V, 60 Hz, AC source. A DMM

connected at its output terminals read 219.3 V. Find the value of FF (form factor).
a) 1.24
b) 0.735
c) 1.11
d) 1

120) Name the circuit shown below.

a) Half controlled semi-converter symmetrical configuration

b) Half controlled semi-converter asymmetrical configuration
c) Half controlled full-converter asymmetrical configuration
d) Half controlled full-converter symmetrical configuration

121) A three-phase, three-pulse, M-3 type controlled converter uses ____________ number
of SCRs.
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
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122) A three-phase, three-pulse, M-3 type controlled converter has firing angle for one of
the SCRs set as 15°. This SCR would start conducting at
a) 0°
b) 15°
c) 30°
d) 45°

123) In a three-phase, three-pulse, M-3 type controlled converter T1 starts to conduct at 30

+ n°. At what angles do T2 and T3 start to conduct? Assume that the conduction
sequence is T1-T2-T3.
a) 2n° and 3n°
b) 150 + n° and 270 + n°
c) n° each
d) 30 + n° and 60 + n°

124) A three-phase three pulse type-controlled converter is constructed using 3 SCR

devices. The circuit is supplying an R load with α < 30°. As such, each SCR device
would conduct for
a) 60° each cycle
b) 120° each cycle
c) 180° each cycle
d) 360° each cycle

125) Find the expression for average output voltage at R for the below given configuration.
Take firing angle as α = 15°, transformer ratio as 1:1:1 and Vmp as the maximum value
of phase voltage at the supply.

a) (3Vmp/2π) x cosα
b) (3√3Vmp/2π) x cosα
c) (3√3Vmp/2π) x sinα
d) (3Vmp/2π) x sinα

126) In the circuit shown below, SCR T1 conducts first. If T1 is fired at an angle of α >
30°, then T1 would conduct from

a) α to 180°
b) 30 + α to 180°
c) 30 + α to 150°
d) 30 + α to 120°
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127) Find the expression for average output voltage for the given circuit if firing angle is
greater than 30°. Take Vmp = secondary side maximum value of phase voltage.

a) (3√3Vmp/2π) x cosα
b) (3√3Vmp/2π) x (1+cosα)
c) (3√3Vmp/2π) x [1+cos(30+α)].
d) (3√3Vmp/2π) x [3+cos(30+α)].

128) A three-phase three-pulse converter would operate as a line commutated inverter when
a) 30° < α < 60°
b) 90° < α <180°
c) 90° > α
d) it can never operate as a line commutated inverter

129) A three-phase M-3 converter is operated from a 3-phase, 230 V, 50 Hz supply with
load resistance R = 10 Ω. Find the value of firing angle if an average output voltage of
50% of the maximum possible output voltage is required.
Hint: α > 30°.
a) 92.7°
b) 67.7°
c) 45°
d) 75.7°

130) A three-phase half-wave-controlled converter is fed from a 3-phase, 400 V source and
is connected to a load which takes a constant current of 36 A. Find, the value of average
output voltage and average current rating of SCR for a firing angle of 30°.
a) 234 V, 36 A
b) 234 V, 12 A
c) 135 V, 36 A
d) 135 V, 12 A

131) A three-phase full converter will require __________ number of SCRs.

a) 3
b) 6
c) 9
d) 2

132) A three phase six pulse full converter works as a AC to DC converter for firing angles
in the range
a) α > 90
b) 90 < α < 180
c) 0 < α < 90
d) 0 < α < 360
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133) For the below given circuit, α = 60°. T2 will start conduction at ωt = __________
Assume the inductor L value to be negligible.

a) 60°
b) 120°
c) 90°
d) 180°

134) For a three-phase full controlled converter, with 3 thyristors in the upper or positive
group and 3 thyristors in the lower or negative group, at any given time
a) two thyristors are conducting from each group
b) one thyristor is conducting from each group
c) one thyristor is conducting from either of the groups
d) all 6 thyristors are conducting at a time

135) In case of a three-phase full controlled converter with 6 SCRs, commutation occurs
every
a) 120°
b) 60°
c) 180°
d) 30°

136) For the below given circuit, the conduction sequence for the negative group of SCRs
is

a) T4-T6-T2
b) T1-T2-T3
c) T2-T6-1
d) T2-T4-T6

137) For a three-phase full controlled converter with R load, the average value of output
voltage is zero for
a) α = 0°
b) α = 90°
c) α = 180°
d) It can never be zero
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138) A three-phase full converter charges a battery from a three-phase supply of 230 V.
The battery emf is 200 V and the internal resistance of the battery is 0.5 Ω. Find the
value of the continuous current which is flowing through the battery if its terminal
voltage is 210 V
a) 10 A
b) 20 A
c) 0.5 A
d) 25 A

139) A three-phase full converter charges a battery from a three-phase supply of 230 V.
The battery emf is 200 V. Find the value of the firing angle if the battery terminal
voltage is 210 V.
a) 36.54°
b) 56.7°
c) 89.3°
d) 47.45°

140) A three-phase full converter charges a battery from a three-phase supply of 230 V.
Find the value of the power delivered to the load if a continues current of 20A is
flowing through the battery of emf 200 V and internal resistance of 0.5 Ω.
a) 0 W
b) 5600 W
c) 4200 W
d) 1040 W

141) 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°

142) 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
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143) Name the below given circuit.

a) Full controlled, bridge converter

b) Full controlled, semi converter
c) Bridge type semi-converter
d) Half controlled, full converter

144) 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°

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

a) T1, T3
b) D1, D2
c) D1, D3
d) T1, T2
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146) 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

147) 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

148) 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

149) 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 %
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150) 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

151) In a 3-phase full wave converter, if V is the maximum value of line voltage at the
input, then each SCR is subjected to a peak negative voltage of
a) V
b) 3V
c) √3V
d) V/2

152) In a 3-phase semi-converter, firing angle is less than 60°, as such each SCR and diode
conduct respectively for __________ (in degrees)
a) 60, 60
b) 90, 30
c) 120, 120
d) 180, 180

153) The effect of source inductance on the performance of a 3-phase controlled converter
is to
a) increase the average load voltage
b) reduce the average load voltage
c) make the load current continuous
d) remove ripples from the load current

154) Which of the following converter circuits would require a neutral point?
a) 3-phase semi-converter
b) 3-phase full converter
c) 3-phase full converter with freewheeling diode
d) 3-phase half wave converter

155) The range of firing angle for a 3-phase, 3-pulse converter feeding a resistive load is
__________ (in degrees).
a) 0 to 180
b) 0 to 150
c) 30 to 150
d) 30 to 180

156) A 3-phase bridge converter is given a three-phase supply in the phase sequence R-Y-
B. Let the neutral to R phase voltage be Vm sinωt. The first SCR (connected to R
phase) is fired at an angle of 15°. What is the maximum value at the output terminals at
this instant?
a) Vm/√2
b) Vm
c) 1.5 Vm
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157) The PIV experienced by each SCRs in M-3 converter is __________ times that in a 3-
phase full converter having the same output voltage.
a) 0.5
b) 1
c) 2
d) 1.5

158) Each SCR of a 3-phase 6-pulse converter conducts for

a) 120 degrees
b) 60 degrees
c) 180 degrees
d) 360 degrees

159) A 3-phase full converter has an average output voltage of 365 V for zero degree firing
and resistive load. For a firing angle of 90 degree, the output voltage would be
a) 125 V
b) 569 V
c) 365 V
d) zero

160) Semi-converters are

a) single quadrant converters
b) double quadrant converters
c) three quadrant converters
d) none of the mentioned

161) In a 3 phase M-6 controlled converter for continuous conduction mode, each SCR
conducts for __________ per cycle.
a) 2π/6 radians
b) 30 degrees
c) 3π/2 radians
d) 120 degrees

162) A 3-phase full converter delivers a ripple free load current of 10 A with a firing angle
delay of 45°. The input voltage is 3-phase, 400 V, 50 Hz. The source current is given by
the following relation.

Find the fundamental component of the source current amplitude.

a) 11.03
b) 2.205
c) 11.03 sin 45
d) 46.98
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163) A 3-phase full converter delivers a ripple free load current of 10 A with a firing angle
delay of 45°. Find the DF (distortion factor).
a) 1.414
b) 0
c) 0.707
d) 0.569

164) What is the relationship between DF, CDF and PF?

a) PF = CDF = DF
b) PF = CDF/DF
c) PF = DF/CDF
d) PF = CDF x DF

165) The commutation period when both incoming and outgoing SCRs are conducting due
to source inductance is called as the
a) conduction delay
b) overlap period
c) one on one period
d) distorting angle

166) A 3-phase full converter delivers a ripple free load current of 10 A with a firing angle
delay of 45°. The input voltage is 3-phase, 400 V, 50 Hz. The source current is given by
the following relation.

167) Find the value of 2nd harmonic source current amplitude.

a) 11.25 A
b) 0.256 A
c) 2.69 sin (ωt – 45) A
d) 0 A

168) In a p-pulse converter, each SCR conducts for (per cycle)

a) p radians
b) p degrees
c) p/2π radians
d) 2π/p radians

169) Which of the below mentioned converter can operate in both 3-pulse and 6-pulse
modes?
a) 3-phase half wave controller
b) 3-phase full converter
c) 3-phase semi-converter
d) None of the mentioned
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170) A M-6 controlled converter or 6-pulse half-wave-controlled converter is obtained by
using a transformer having
a) a double delta connected secondary winding
b) a double star connected secondary winding
c) a double delta connected primary winding
d) 6-windings on both primary and secondary sides

171) Dual converters provide

a) two quadrant operations
b) three quadrant operations
c) four quadrant operations
d) none of the mentioned

172) A dual converter has

a) two full converters in series
b) two half converters in series
c) two full converters in anti-parallel
d) two half converters in anti-parallel

173) The major advantage of using dual converters is that

a) it is cheaply available
b) it has better pf
c) no mechanical switch is required to change the mode of operation
d) its operating frequency is very high

174) The four-quadrant operation of dual converters can be obtained by

a) moving the mechanical lever
b) adding inductance to the circuit
c) changing the firing angle value
d) none of the mentioned

175) A single full converter alone can give a

a) four quadrant operations
b) three quadrant operations
c) two quadrant operations
d) none of the mentioned
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176) Find the error in the below given dual converter circuit.

i) Load is not connected in the right position

ii) Only 4 SCRs must be used
iii) Voltage source is not connected for one of the converter circuit
iv) Voltage source is not connected in the proper place
a) All 4
b) Both (i) and (iv)
c) Both (iii) and (iv)
d) Both (ii) and (iii)

177) In the below given circuit, the right-side converter C2 operates in the ___ and ___
quadrant.

a) second, fourth
b) first, fourth
c) second, third
d) first, third

178) Name the below given circuit.

a) Single-phase dual converter circulating current type

b) Single-phase dual converter non-circulating current type
c) Three-phase dual converter non-circulating current type
d) Three-phase dual converter circulating current type

179) For a single-phase dual converter, with converters C1 and C2 connected in anti-
parallel, which relation among the following is true to keep the average voltages from
C1 and C2 equal? C1 and C2 have firing angles α1 and α2 respectively.
a) α1 = α2
b) α1 + α2 = 360°
c) α1 + α2 = 180°
d) none of the mentioned
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180) In non-circulating current mode dual converters, the circulating current is avoided by
a) connecting a series reactor
b) maintaining α1 + α2 = 180°
c) operating only one converter
d) adding an extra SCR

181) In circulating current mode dual converters, the circulating current is avoided by
a) connecting a series reactor
b) maintaining α1 + α2 = 180°
c) operating only one converter
d) adding an extra SCR

182) Choose the correct statement

a) Circulating current exists only in circulating current mode
b) Circulating current exists only in non-circulating current mode
c) Circulating current exists in both the circulating and non-circulating current mode
d) none of the mentioned

183) What causes circulating current in dual converters?

a) Temperature issues
b) Inductance in load circuit
c) Out of phase voltages from both the converters
d) none of the mentioned

184) Name the below given circuit.

a) Single-phase dual converter with circulating current type

b) Single-phase dual converter with non-circulating current type
c) Three-phase dual converter with non-circulating current type
d) Three-phase dual converter with circulating current type

185) In case of three-phase dual converter, one of the converter circuits is fired at an angle
of 60°. For both the converter circuits to have equal average output voltage, what is the
value of the firing angle for the other converter circuit?
a) 60°
b) 120°
c) 100°
d) Insufficient data
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186) In case of circulating current type dual converters, the reactor is inserted between
a) supply and converter
b) across the load
c) between the converters
d) no reactor is used in case of circulating type dual converter

187) Choose the correct statement.

a) Circulating current type is faster in operation
b) non-circulating current type is faster in operation
c) Both the types have the same speed of operation
d) Circulating current improves power factor

188) Circulating current flows

a) from load to converters
b) from one converter to another converter
c) in the whole circuit
d) none of the mentioned

189) The reactor in circulating current type dual converters

a) increases losses
b) reduces power factor
c) increase the weight of the circuit
d) all of the above

190) If V1 and V2 are the instantaneous voltages of the two converter circuits in the dual
convert, then the output voltage is
a) V1 + V2
b) (V1 + V2)/2
c) V1 – V2
d) 2(V1 + V2)

191) Name the circuit shown in the figure below.

a) Single-phase circulating current type dual converter

b) Single-phase non-circulating current type dual converter
c) Three-phase circulating current type dual converter
d) None of the mentioned
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192) Dual converters handle ________ during no load.
a) very high temperature
b) no current
c) only circulating current
d) load current

193) In a three-phase dual converter, converter 1 is operating with α = 95° and converter 2
is operating with α2 = 85°. Choose the correct statement.
a) Converter 1 is operating as a rectifier and converter 2 as an inverter
b) Both the converters are operating as a rectifier
c) Converter 1 is operating as a inverter and converter 2 as an rectifier
d) Both the converters are operating as an inverter

194) In circulating current type of dual converters, the nature of voltage across the reactor
is
a) triangular
b) pulsating
c) constant
d) alternating

195) When a line commutated converter operates in the inverter mode then
a) it draws real and reactive power from the supply
b) it delivers both real and reactive power to the supply
c) it delivers real power to the supply
d) it delivers reactive power to the supply

196) The reactor is required in a circulating current type dual converter to

a) improve the power factor
b) smoothen the waveform of circulating current
c) limit the circulating current
d) increase the circulating current

197) In the below given figure the converter 1 (to the right side) has firing angle = α1,
converter 2 has firing angle = α2. For the dual converter to operate in the second
quadrant.

a) α1 > 90°
b) α2 > 90°
c) α1 < 90°
b) α2 < 90°
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198) If V1 and V2 are the converter output voltages then the reactor voltage is
a) V1 + V2
b) V1 – V2
c) V1 x V2
d) none of the mentioned

199) In the below given figure, the converter 1 (to the right side) has firing angle = α1,
converter 2 has firing angle = α2. For the dual converter to operate in the fourth
quadrant.

a) α1 > 90°
b) α2 > 90°
c) α1 < 90°
b) α2 < 90°