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POWER ELECTRONICS
Question Bank
by
Shankar
Version: PEQBTNC06
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PREFACE
I would like to present this Question bank on Power electronics to my student community
at free of cost.
I have prepared both conventional and objective questions in the subject of Power
Electronics from various sources and knowledge gained from my teaching experience over a
span of 7 years. The content of this Question bank is mainly useful for GATE and
Engineering Service (ESE) aspirants to gain in depth analysis into the subject. As previous
GATE and ESE papers are available in various modes, I have not repeated those questions
here.
It is expected that the reader must have basic knowledge in the area of Power Electronics
and its applications at under graduate level before solving this booklet.
This booklet contains the following sections:
Conventional Questions: By solving these questions, the reader can enhance his/her basic
concepts in Power electronics and can establish the link between other branches of
electrical engineering. By solving these types of questions, I am sure your confidence levels
in the subject will increase which is the key thing for success in any competitive exam and
in career as well. I have provided answers for around 90% of questions and remaining 10%
is left as open for the readers so that they can sharpen their knowledge. I will address these
questions in the next release of this booklet based on response and will provide some more
open questions in subsequent releases
Objective Questions: In the present trend, every exam is based on Objective questions.
After solving the conventional questions, the reader can test his/her understanding in the
concepts by taking 4 practice tests based on objective questions
Interview Questions: These questions are collected from various interviews like M.Tech
admissions in IITs, OCES & DGFS interviews in BARC etc from student community itself.
In fact, these questions are not my creation and collected from various students. If you
attend any interview, you can also share your experience for the benefit of your next
generation
And then I have given practical approach for compensator design for PE
converter
After solving this booklet, I am expecting you can face any exam, or interview very
confidently especially in the field of Power Electronics.
With initial thoughts in my mind, this booklet came out. I am planning to update this
booklet based on feedback received and will revise in regular intervals and need basis
Finally I would like to express my sincere thanks to Mr Saida (my student) for his valuable
suggestions and efforts in the drafting corrections
If you have any suggestions for further development of this booklet, if you find any
mistakes or corrections required, please feel free to write an email to
electrical.mentor@gmail.com by referring version code
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Description
Preface
Conventional Questions
Objective Questions - Practice Test 1
Objective Questions - Practice Test 2
Objective Questions - Practice Test 3
Objective Questions - Practice Test 4
Interview Questions
Answers for Conventional Questions
Answers for Objective Questions
Compensator Design
Useful units for Electrical Engineering
Useful Mathematical Formulae
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Power Electronics
Conventional Questions
Q1.
In a power electronics laboratory, an experiment is conducted to find circuit
component value and its circuit diagram is shown in Fig. The voltage and current
waveforms for periodic time of 20 ms are captured from oscilloscope are also shown
below. Find out what could be the circuit element and its value
vi
10V
i1(t)
ii
1A
t
Vi(t)
10V
Ts
2
Fig for Q1
Q2.
In a power electronics laboratory, an experiment is conducted to find circuit
component value and its circuit diagram is shown in Fig. The voltage and current
waveforms for periodic time of 10 ms are captured from oscilloscope are also shown
below. Find out what could be the circuit element and its value
Ii
v(t)
10A
vi
1V
Ii(t)
Ts
2
Fig for Q2
Q3.
In a power electronics laboratory, the impedance Z(s) diagram (bode plot) for a pure
inductor is captured using network analyzer as shown in Fig
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dB
Z(s)
6 dB
0 dB
6 dB
log10()
Fig for Q3
(a) If 0 = 100 rad/s, find the value of inductance
(b) If 1 = 50 rad/s and 2 = 200 rad/s then find the value of Z (s) in dB and at =
1000 rad/s
Q4.
In a power electronics laboratory, the impedance Z (s) diagram (bode plot) for a pure
capacitor is captured using network analyzer as shown in Fig
dB
Z(s)
20 dB
0 dB
1
log10()
20 dB
Fig for Q4
(a) If C = 10F then find the values of 0, 1 and 2 in rad/s (These frequencies are
in decade fashion)
(b) Find the frequency in rad/s when Z (s) = 2
Q5.
The current through and the voltage across a power semi conductor switch is shown
in Fig.
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20A
Fig for Q5
Evaluate,
(a) The average current and the RMS current rating of the device.
(b) The conduction loss in the device
Q6.
The approximate wave shape of a capacitor current in a commutation circuit is
shown in Fig. The capacitor has an equivalent series resistance (ESR) of 20 m.
Fig for Q6
Evaluate the power dissipation in the capacitor
Q7.
In an inverter, the current through the active device is measured and found to be as
shown in Fig. The switching frequency may be considered very high compared to the
fundamental frequency of the output current.
Fig for Q7
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Determine,
(a) The average and RMS current rating of the switch.
(b) If the power device is a power transistor with a Vce drop of 1.2 V, evaluate the
conduction loss
Q8.
The SCR is used in an application carrying half sinusoidal current of period 1 ms
and a peak of 100 A as shown in Fig. The SCR may be modeled during conduction to
have a constant voltage drop of 1.1 V and a dynamic resistance of 8 m. Calculate
the average conduction loss in the device for this application
Fig for Q8
Q9.
The periodic current through a power-switching device in a switching converter
application is shown in Fig.
Fig for Q9
(a) Evaluate the average current through the device.
(b) Evaluate the RMS current through the device.
(c) A BJT with a device drop of 1.2 V and a MOSFET with an of 150 m are
considered for this application. Evaluate the conduction loss in the device in either
case.
Q10.
A power diode (ideal in blocking and switching) shown in Fig, is capable of
dissipating 75 W. For square wave operation, it is rated for peak current of 100 A
and 135 A at duty ratios 0.5 and 0.33 respectively.
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Q18.
A composite switch (Q1 and Q2 in parallel) carrying a load current of 10 A is shown
in Fig. The switches may be considered ideal in switching. The on-state resistances
of the devices Q1 and Q2 are respectively 0.8 and 0.2 . The devices are mounted
on a common heat sink held at a temperature of 800 C.
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The voltage across a capacitor used for a power electronic application is shown in
Fig. The capacitance value is 2.5 F. The capacitor has an equivalent series
resistance (ESR) of 10 m. The dielectric of the capacitor has a thermal resistance
of 0.2 0C/W to the ambient.
(a) Sketch the current waveform through the capacitor for one cycle
(b) Evaluate the losses in the capacitor
(c) Evaluate the temperature rise in the dielectric of the capacitor
Q20.
A power electronic capacitor is specified to have the following values. Capacitance =
10 F; ESR = 30 m; ESL = 75 nH; Sketch the impedance of the capacitor as a
function of frequency in the dB vs log . Determine the range of frequency for
which the capacitor may be idealized to be a pure capacitance of 10 F
Q21.
The current through a diode is shown in Fig. Consider the following data for
waveform analysis.
t1 = 100 s, t2 = 350 s, t3 = 500 s, f = 250 Hz, fs = 5 kHz, Im = 450 A and Ia = 150 A
Determine, (a) Average diode current and (b) RMS diode current
Im
Ia
i1=Imsinst
i2
t1
T=
t2
t3
1
f
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Q23.
The magnetic circuit of a coupled inductor is shown in Fig. The magnetic material of
the core may be assumed to be ideal.
N1= 100 T; N2 = 200 T; Ag1= Ag2 = 40mm2; Ag = 80mm2; lg1 = 1mm; lg2 = 2mm;
lg = 1.5mm
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*Q25.
0
A
0
(a)
(b)
0
2 2
2 2
(c)
A
2 2
2 2
(d)
A
0
(e)
A
(f)
t
DT
T
(a) For the waveforms shown in Fig, calculate their average value, RMS values of
the fundamental and the harmonic frequency components
(b) For the waveforms shown in Fig, consider A = 100 and = 600 where applicable.
Calculate their total RMS values
(c) For the waveforms shown from a to d in Fig shown, calculate the ratio of (i) the
fundamental frequency component to the total RMS value and (ii) the distortion
component to the total RMS value
(d) For the waveforms shown from e to f in Fig shown, calculate the ratio of the
average value to the total RMS value (form factor)
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(e) For some common rectifiers, the line currents may be like the waveforms shown
in a to b of Fig 2 with = 600. The need for power per phase is the same in the two
cases i.e, the RMS value of the fundamental component the line currents are 100 A
in both cases.
(i) Calculate the amplitude and the RMS value for waveform a in Fig shown
(ii) Calculate the amplitude and the RMS value for waveform b in Fig shown
(iii) Comment on the above answers
Q26.
An inductive load connected to a 120 V, 60 Hz ac source draws 1 kW at a power
factor of 0.8. Calculate the capacitance required in parallel with the load in order to
bring the combined pf to be 0.95 lag
Q27.
A 110 V/220 V, 60 Hz single phase 1 kVA transformer has a leakage reactance of 4
%. Calculate its total leakage inductance referred to (a) the 110 V side and (b) 220 V
side
*Q28.
An input voltage of a repetitive waveform is filtered and the applied across the load
resistance as shown in Fig. Consider the system to be in steady state. It is given
that L = 5 H and Pload = 250 W
vi
iload
iL
vi
v0
ic
15V
(load)
(Fig 3)
0
4 s
6 s
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V1
A
220V
V2
50Hz
1F
V2
50Hz
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(b) In case voltmeter 2 in part (a) is replaced by MI type, then find its reading
Q33.
A battery is to be charged by a single phase half wave diode rectifier. The supply
voltage is 30 V, 50 Hz and the battery emf is constant at 6 V. Determine,
(a) The resistance to be inserted in series with the battery to limit the charging
current to 4 A. Take a voltage drop of 1 V across the diode when it is ON
(b) PIV of diode
(c) In case battery capacity is 100 W.h, find the charging time in hours
Q34.
Find the time required to deliver a charge of 200 A.h through a single phase half
wave diode rectifier with an output current of 100 A (RMS) and with sinusoidal
input voltage. Assume diode conduction over a half cycle.
*Q35.
(a) A dc battery is to be charged through a resistor R from a single phase half wave
uncontrolled rectifier. For an ac source voltage of 230 V 50 Hz, find the value of
average charging current and supply power factor for R = 8 and E = 150 V
(b) In case, if diode is replaced by SCR and fired continuously through a constant dc
signal, the repeat part (a)
(c) In case, SCR in part (b) is triggered after 1 ms from its forward bias point. Then
repeat part (b)
(d) Comment on all the calculations
Q36.
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(b) Will the required PIV rating change if a inductor is placed between the diode
and capacitor
(c) What will be the required VRRM rating if the capacitor is removed? Assume a
resistive load.
(d) The source of the single phase rectifier circuit has an internal resistance of 2 .
Find out the required Non repetitive peak surge current rating of the diode. Also
2
find the i t rating of the protective fuse to be connected in series with the diode.
*Q37.
D1
Id
Vp=Vmsint
D2
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Q41.
A three phase half wave phase controlled rectifier is operated from a 3-ph 230 V, 50
Hz supply with load resistance of 10 . An average output voltage of 50 % of the
maximum possible output voltage is required. Determine, (a) Firing angle of the
converter (b) Average and RMS values of load current
Q42.
A three phase half wave phase controlled rectifier is fed from a 3-ph, 400 V 50 Hz
source and is connected to load taking a constant current of 30 A. SCRs are having
a voltage drop of 1.9 V during their conduction. Calculate,
(a) Average value of load voltage for a firing angle of 300 and 600
(b) Average and RMS current ratings of SCRs as well as PIV of SCRs
(c) Power loss in each SCR
(d) In case, if freewheeling diode (FD) is connected across load, find the average
value of output voltage, average and RMS value of FD current for firing angles of
300 and 600
Q43.
A three phase half wave phase controlled rectifier is operating from a 3-ph, 400 V 50
Hz and delivers power to the armature of a dc motor with negligible resistance and
large inductor in the dc bus. The source transformer has DY-11 connection with
unity phase turns ratio. Back emf of the motor is 300 V. Find the firing angle of the
rectifier
Q44.
A three phase fully controlled rectifier is delivers a ripple free load current of 10 A
with a firing angle of 300. The average output voltage is 400 V. Find active and
reactive power input to the bridge and input power factor of the converter
Q45.
A battery consists of R = 5 and E = 150 V is charging through a three phase half
wave phase controlled rectifier. Input voltage to the converter is 230 V (RMS) from
any line to neutral and firing angle for SCRs is 300. Find average current flowing
through the battery
Q46.
A three phase full converter is fed from 230 V, 50 Hz supply having source
inductance of 4 mH per phase. The load current is 10 A and ripple free
(a) Calculate the voltage drop in dc output voltage due to source inductance
(b) If dc output voltage is 210 V, find firing angle and overlap period
(c) In case, the bridge is made to operate as a line commutated inverter with dc
voltage of 210 V, find firing angle for the same load current
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Q47.
A three phase half wave diode rectifier delivers power to an inductive load which
takes ripple free current of 100 A. The source voltage to the bridge is 3-ph 440 V, 50
Hz. Determine,
(a) The average and RMS current ratings of diode
(b) PIV of diode
(c) RMS value of source current
*Q48.
A battery with a nominal voltage of 200 V and internal resistance of 10 m has to
be charged at constant current of 20 A from a 3-phase 220 V, 50 Hz AC power
supply. Which of the following converter circuit will give better performance in
terms of Distortion factor in source current, fundamental power factor, and total
input power factor? (i) 3- Full converter (ii) 3- Semi converter
Q49.
(a) For the same average DC output voltage of 100 V, calculate the PIV of SCR for
the following configurations (Consider = 00)
(i) 1- full wave center tap converter (midpoint converter)
(ii) 1- full converter
(iii) 1- semi converter
(iv) 3- half wave converter
(v) 3- full converter
(vi) 3- semi converter
(b) From the above calculations, which configuration is having maximum and
minimum PIV rating for SCR
Q50.
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Two six pulse converters, used for a bipolar HVDC transmission system (shown in
figure) are rated at 1000 MW, 200 kV. Evaluate, the RMS current and peak
reverse voltage ratings for each of the SCRs
Q51.
A buck converter has an input voltage of 16 V. The required average output voltage
is 8 V and peak to peak ripple in output voltage is 10 mV. The switching frequency
of the converter is 25 kHz. If the peak to peak ripple in inductor current is limited
to 0.7 A. Determine, (a) Duty cycle ratio (b) Filter inductance (c) Filter capacitance
Q52.
The input voltage to a boost converter is 8 V. The required average output voltage is
16 V and the average output load current is 0.5 A. The switching frequency of the
converter is 30 kHz. If L = 160 H and C = 380 F, calculate, (a) Duty cycle ratio (b)
The peak to peak ripple in inductor current (c) The peak current of the switch (d)
The ripple voltage in capacitor
Q53.
The input voltage to a buck- boost converter is 10 V. The switch is operating with a
duty ratio of 0.3 and the switching frequency is 25 kHz. The filter inductance is 150
H and filter capacitance is 220 F. The average load current is 1.2 A. Determine,
(a) The average output voltage (b) The peak to peak ripple in output voltage (c)
The peak to peak ripple in inductor current (d) The peak and average current of the
switch
*Q54.
A switched mode power converter is shown in Fig. The switches S are ON during
DTs and the switches S are ON during (1-D)Ts
S
Ig
+
Vg
V0+V0
IL+IL
S
I0
S
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*Q55.
Consider the circuit given in Fig. Carry out the steady state analysis for the same
and evaluate the following
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Q62.
A fly-back converter is to be designed to operate in just-continuous conduction mode
when the input dc is at its minimum expected voltage of 200 volt and when the load
draws maximum power. The load voltage is regulated at 16 volts. What should be
the primary to secondary turns ratio (N1/N2) of the transformer if the switch duty
ratio is limited to 80 %. Neglect ON-state voltage drop across switch and diodes
Q63.
The average output voltage flyback converter is 24 V at a resistive load of 0.8 . The
duty cycle ratio is 0.5 and switching frequency is 1 kHz. The ON state voltage drops
of BJT and Diode are VT = 1.2 V and VD = 0.7 V. The turns ratio of transformer is
=>
= 0.25. Find the efficiency of the converter
=
?
Q64.
Find maximum voltage stress of the switch in the primary winding and diode in the
tertiary winding if the forward converter-transformer has 10 primary turns and 15
tertiary turns and the maximum input dc voltage is 300 V
Q65.
If the turns ratio of the primary and tertiary windings of the forward transformer
are in the ratio of 1:2, what is the maximum duty ratio at which the converter can
be operated? Corresponding to this duty ratio, what should be the minimum ratio of
secondary to primary turns if the input dc supply is 400 V and the required output
voltage is 15 V. Neglect switch and diode conduction voltage drops.
Q66.
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(b) Find peak to peak ripple in output voltage as % of average output voltage (
AB
*Q67.
A forward converter operating at a duty ratio of 0.3 is shown in the following Fig.
The transistor while ON drops a voltage of 1.0 V, and the diode while ON drops a
voltage of 0.7 V.
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A single phase full bridge VSI delivers power to RLC load with R = 3 and XL = 12
. The bridge operates with periodicity of 0.2 ms. Calculate the value of C so that
load commutation is achieved for the SCRs. Turn off time for thyristors is 12 s and
consider factor of safety 2. Assume that load current contains only fundamental
component.
Q71.
A single phase full bridge VSI delivers power at 50 Hz to RLC load with R = 5 , L
= 0.3 H and C = 50 F. The dc input voltage is 220 V.
Evaluate,
(a) Expression for load current up to 5th harmonic
(b) Power delivered to load and fundamental power
(c) The RMS and peak currents of each switch
(d) Conduction time of switches and diodes by considering only fundamental
components
Q72.
A single phase full bridge VSI delivers power to a load of R = 12 and L = 0.04 H
from a 400 V DC source. If the inverter operates at a frequency of 50 Hz, determine
the power delivered to the load for
(a) Square wave operation
(b) Quasi square wave operation with an on period of 0.6 of a cycle
(c) Two symmetrically spaced pulses per half cycle with an on period of 0.6 of a
cycle
Q73.
A single phase current source inverter (CSI) with ideal switches has the following
data:
Source current = 30 A, frequency = 500 Hz, and pure capacitive load = 20 F
For this inverter, Evaluate:
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holding currents are zero and initial conditions L and C are zero.
(a) Evaluate the conduction time of SCR T
(b) Voltage across device and capacitor after SCR is turned OFF
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*Q82.
(a) A separately excited dc motor is represented in block diagram form as show in
Fig. Fill all the blocks with usual and your convenient notation
TWL
Vt(s)
Te(s)
Ia(s)
Q(s)
-Ea(s)
?
(b) From the block diagram given in part (a), find G1 (s) and G2 (s) as per the
definitions given below
#O "
#O "
M " = N
Q
V%W M " = N
Q
P "
XYZ "
RST UE
A[ UE
(c) Now, express G1 (s) in terms of machine mechanical and electrical time
constants which are defined as below:
]^ _
C^
\O =
V%W \b =
`R `a
]^
Where, KT and KE are torque and electrical constant
(d) The dc motor under consideration is having the following data.
T rated = 10 N-m ; Nrated = 3700 rpm KT = 0.5 N-m/A ; KE = 53V/1000 rpm;
Ra = 0.37 , 6e = 4.05ms, 6m = 11.7 ms
If this motor is controlled from a power electronic converter, Evaluate the terminal
voltage required (in steady state) if motor is required to deliver a torque of 5 Nm at
a speed of 1500 rpm
(e)
/cd
efD
gh
kg
Ge g
ij
ij
Then find the values of D and n by using data given in part (d). Now, plot
the asymptotic magnitude and phase plot of G1 (s) by means of bode plot. Then find
out Phase margin and Gain margin with approximate hand calculations or using
MATLAB
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(f) A PI controller is used in the speed control loop (shown in Fig) to obtain the
transfer function of the following form:
Q (s)
Kp
(s)
Fw(s)
1
2o
"
1 + " D# G +
#p
p
Where D = 0.5 and n = 300 rad/s
lY " =
#"
=
# "
(s)
1
s
Q(s)
(g) Draw the bode plot of closed loop transfer function lq " = q f if the gain KP =
qf
(h) What is the bandwidth of the above closed loop systems (Hint: This is indication
of speed of the response)
Q83.
A 200 V, 1450 rpm, 100 A separately excited dc motor has an armature resistance of
0.04 . The machine is driven by a 3- half controlled rectifier operating from a 3-
220 V, 50 Hz supply. The motor operates at rated speed and rated load torque.
Assuming continuous conduction to evaluate (a) Firing angle of the converter (b)
RMS value of fundamental input current (c) Fundamental power factor (d) THD in
source current
Q84.
A 3- full converter is feeding a 100 HP, 400 V, 1500 rpm separately excited dc
motor having armature resistance of 0.1 and filter choke which is connected in
series with armature to maintain constant current of 175 A. The bridge is connected
to a 3-, 400 V, 50 Hz supply. The source has an inductance of 0.5 mH and back emf
constant of the machine is 0.25 V/rpm. Evaluate (a) Firing angle (b) Overlap angle
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Q85.
A 200 V, 875 rpm, 150 A separately excited dc motor has an armature resistance of
0.06 . It is fed from a single phase fully controlled rectifier with an ac source
voltage of 220 V, 50 Hz. Assuming continuous conduction calculate,
(a) Firing angle for rated motor torque and at 750 rpm
(b) Firing angle for rated motor torque and at (-500) rpm
(c) Motor speed for = 1600 and rated torque
Q86.
A 220 V, 1500 rpm, 50 A separately excited dc motor with armature resistance of
0.5 is fed from a 3- full converter. Available ac source has a line voltage of 440 V,
50 Hz. A Y- connected transformer is used to feed the full converter so that motor
rated terminal voltage equals the rated voltage when converter firing angle is zero.
(a) Calculate the turns ratio of transformer (between phase windings of primary
and secondary)
(b) Determine the firing angle of the converter when (i) motor is running at 1200
rpm and rated torque (ii) motor is running at -800 rpm and twice the rated torque
Q87.
A 230V, 960 rpm and 200 A separately excited dc motor with armature resistance of
0.02 . The motor is fed from basic chopper circuit which provides both motoring
and baking operation. The source has a voltage of 230 V. Assuming continuous
conduction
(a) Calculate the duty ratio of the chopper for motoring operation at rated torque
and 350 rpm
(b) Calculate the duty ratio of the chopper for braking operation at rated torque and
350 rpm
(c) If maximum duty ratio of chopper is limited to 0.95 and maximum permissible
motor current is twice the rated. Calculate maximum permissible motor speed
obtainable without field weakening and power fed to the source
(d)If motor field is also controlled in part (c), calculate filed current as a fraction of
its rated value for a speed of 1200 rpm
Q88.
A four pole, 10 HP, 460 V Induction motor is supplying its rated power to a
centrifugal pump type of load at a 60 Hz frequency. Its rated speed is 1746 rpm
(a) Calculate its speed, slip frequency, and slip when it is supplied by a 230 V, 30 Hz
source
(b) If the starting torque is required to be 150 % of the rated torque for a constant
air gap flux, find the starting frequency that need to apply to the motor
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Objective Questions
Practice Test - 1
Q1.
Which of the following power semi conductor device is popularly using in wind and solar
power converters?
(A) SCR
(B) GTO
(C) IGBT
(D) BJT
Q2.
Which of the following MOSFET is most suitable as power electronic switch?
(A)
N channel depletion MOSFET
(B)
P channel depletion MOSFET
(C)
N channel enhancement MOSFET
(D)
P channel enhancement MOSFET
Q3.
Consider the following statements and choose the correct option.
Statements about ideal switches:
1.
In OFF state, current flowing through ideal switch is zero.
2.
In ON state, voltage across ideal switch is zero.
3.
The ideal switch need finite energy to switch ON/OFF or OFF/ON.
4.
The switch can be turned ON and OFF instantaneously
(A) All statements are true
(B) Only 1, 2 and 4 true
(C) Only 1, 2 and 3 are true
(D) None
04.
Match List I (Transfer characteristics) and List II (Devices) and select the correct
option.
List I
List II
ID
(1)
(2)
ID
(P)
(Q)
D
G
G
VGs
ID
(3)
(4)
VGs
(R)
ID
(S)
G
S
VGs
(A)
(C)
P
1
4
Q
3
1
R
2
3
VGs
S
4
2
(B)
(D)
P
2
1
Q
1
2
R
4
3
S
3
4
Q5.
A BJT with a device drop of 1.2 V is carrying a current which is shown below.
i
10A
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(A) 5 W
(B) 5.5 W
(C) 6 W
(D) 8 W
Q6.
Which of the following device (s) will be considered as bipolar and unidirectional switch.
1. SCR
2. Symmetrical GTO
3. Asymmetrical GTO
4. BJT in series with diode
(A) Only 1, 2, 3
(D) 1, 2 and 4
Q7.
During forward conduction, a thyristor has static V I characteristic as shown by a straight
line in given figure. Find the average power loss in the thyristor in case thyristor is
carrying a constant current of 80 A for one half cycle.
Ia
(A) 70.4 W
(B) 11.6 W
(C) 40 W
(D) 50 W
100A
Va
0.8V 2.0V
Q8.
The switching waveform for a power transistor are shown in below figure
In case, Ics=80A, Vcc=220V, ton=1.5 s and toff=4 s then power loss in the transistor during
turn ON is
ic
(A) 8.8 W
(B) 23.46 W
(C) 32.6 W
(D) None
ICs
t
CE
VCC
t
ton
tof
T
Q9.
For a power diode, the reverse recovery time is 3.9 s and the rate of diode current decay is
50 A/s. For a softness factor of 0.3, Find the storage charge.
(A) 350 C
(B) 292.5 C
(C) 150 C
(D) 200 C
Q10.
Turn on time of an SCR in series with RL circuit can be reduced by
(A) Increasing R
(B) Decreasing R
(C) Increasing L
(D) Decreasing L
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Q11.
For dynamic equalizing circuit used for series connected SCRs, the selection of C is based
on
(A) Reverse recovery characteristics
(B) Turn on characteristics
(C) Turn off characteristics
(D) Rise time characteristics
The circuit symbol for GTO is
Q12.
G
K
(Q)
(P)
K
(R)
K
(S)
Q13.
Input power factor of any rectifier circuit can be defined as below:
(A) IPF =
DPF
1 + (THD )
and load current is ripple free. RMS value of the fundamental source current will be.
(A) 10A
(B) 9A
(C) 5A
(D) 7.8A
Q15.
A single phase fully controlled rectifier is supplying power to a purely resistive load of 100
and the bridge is triggered with = 90. The source voltage is 200 V, 50 Hz. The power
delivered to the load is given by
(A) 1 kW
(B) 2 kW
(C) 3 kW
(D) 4 kW
Q16.
The DC equivalent circuit of a single phase full converter is shown below. The net average
output voltage is available across terminals X and Y. Find the source inductance by
assuming input frequency of 50 Hz.
x
I0
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(A) 1 H
(B) 0.2 H
(C) 0.01 H
(D) none
Q17.
Match List I (1- bridge configuration) with list II (Average output voltage) and choose
the correct option. (Assume I0 is constant)
List I (1-
bridge)
(P) with 4 SCRs
2Vm
2Vm
2. V0 =
cos
V
3. V0 = m [3 + cos ]
2
V
4. V0 = m [1 + cos ]
1. V0 =
(A)
(C)
P
2
4
Q
4
2
R
1
3
S
3
1
(B)
(D)
P
2
4
Q
4
2
R
3
1
S
1
3
Q18.
Which of the following PE converter circuits can be used to operate the DC machine in
regenerative braking mode? Select your choices from the given options.
1. 1- full converter
2. 1- semi converter
3. 3- full converter
4. 3- semi converter
5. Type E chopper
6. 1- full bridge VSI
Options:
(A) 1, 3, 5 and 6 only
(B) 1, 2, 3, 4 only
(C) 1, 3 and 5 only
(D) All can be used
Q19.
In controlled rectifiers the nature of load current i.e. whether load current is continuous or
discontinuous
(A)
does not depend on type of load and firing angle delay
(B)
depends on type of load and firing angle delay
(C)
depends only on the type of load
(D)
depends only on the firing angle delay
Q20.
If =90o in the following circuit, the RMS value of the output voltage is
(A) 230 V
(B) 230 2 V
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T1
230V
D3
D1
T2
+
0
50Hz
D4
D2
Q21.
A 230 V, 50 Hz one-pulse SCR controlled converter is triggered at a firing angle of 40o and
load current extinguishes at an angle of 210o. Find the circuit turn off time (in second) if
load R=5 and L=2 mH
(A) 120
(B) (1/120)
(C) 60
(D) (1/60)
Q22.
A four quadrant operation of the DC machine requires
(A)
Two full converters is series
(B)
Two full converters connected back to back
(C)
Two full converters connected in parallel
(D)
Two semi converters connected back to back.
Q23.
The output ripple frequency of 3- semi converter depends on
(A) Input frequency
(B) firing angle
(C) source inductance
(D) both A&B
Q24.
A 3- full converter feeds power to a resistive load of 10 . For a firing angle of 45o, the load
takes 1 kW. Find the magnitude of the line Voltage
(A) 100 2 V
(B) 100 3 V
(C) 200 V
(D) 200 3 V
Q25.
A 3- half wave controlled rectifier is delivering power to highly inductive load with
continuous load current. Which of the following equation can be used to find average output
voltage when firing angle is 450?
(A) V0 =
3 3Vmp
[1 + cos ]
2
3Vmp
(C) V0 =
1 + cos +
2
6
(B) V0 =
3 3Vmp
cos
2
3 3Vmp
(D) V0 =
1 + cos +
2
6
Q26.
A 3- full converter is supplying power to an inductive load and current of 31.42 A. The
RMS value of fundamental input current will be
(A) 24.5 A
(B) 31.42A
(C) 25.65A
(D) None
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Q27.
In 12 pulse rectifier, the lowest harmonic in the input current will be
(A) 3rd
(B) 5th
(C) 7th
(D) 11th
Q28.
Which of following rectifier can only be used as both 3-pulse and 6-pulse rectifier?
(A) 1- full converter
(B) 3- full converter
(C) 3- half wave converter
(D) 3- half controlled converter
Q29.
In step up chopper (boost converter), the average output voltage when duty cycle ratio=1.
(A)
infinity
(B)
zero
(C)
equal to source voltage
(D)
less than infinity but greater than source voltage
Q30.
In which of the following DC-DC converter, the nature of power conversion will be of
current to voltage type
(A) Buck converter
(B) Boost converter
(C) Buck-Boost converter
(D) fly back converter (Isolated type)
Q31.
A chopper circuit shown in the figure is operating at a switching frequency of 25 kHz with a
duty cycle ratio of 0.25 The peak to peak ripple in the inductor current will be
sw
+
12V
(A) 1 A
(B) 1.8 A
120H
V0
(C) 0.5 A
(D)0.8 A
Q32.
The fundamental difference between transformer and inductor used in power conversion
circuits is
(A)
both have same purpose
(B)
Inductor is used to smoothen energy flow where as transformer will provide
electrical isolation and voltage levels matching.
(C)
Inductor will store energy whereas transformer will not store energy
(D)
both B & C are correct
Q33.
A type A chopper is operating at 2 kHz from a 100 V dc source has a load time constant of
5 ms and load resistance of 10 . Find the max value of inductor current for a mean load
voltage of 50V.
(A) 5.25A
(B) 5.025A
(C) 5.125A
(D) 4.875A
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Q34.
A diode is connected in series with LC circuit as shown in fig. Assume the capacitor is
initially charged to a voltage of -50 V.
sw
L=0.2mH
C=10F
230V
(D) 510 V
Q35.
Find the conduction time of SCR in the following circuit. Assume L and C are initially
relaxed
100 5mH
1F
300V
(A) 0.314 ms
(B) 0.314 s
(C) 3.14 ms
(D) none
Q36.
A complementary commutation scheme is shown in fig.
R1
R2
T1
T2
Vdc
If Vdc = 200V, R1 = 10 and R2 = 100 determine peak value of current through T2.
(A) 24A
(B) 42A
(C) 21A
(D) 12A
Q37.
In the circuit shown in figure, if Vdc = 200 V, C = 4 F and L = 16 H and R = 20 . The
peak value of current through T1 and D can respectively be
T1
Vdc
D
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(B) 110 A, 10 A
(C) 10 A, 110 A
Q38.
In 3- full bridge VSI, which of the following voltage will have 3rd harmonic in 180
operation
(A) line voltage
(B) phase voltage
(C) pole voltage
(D) none
Q39.
A single phase full bridge VSI is feeding power to a resistive load of 5 . The fundamental
output voltage is found to be 200 V (rms). Find the rms value of switch and diode currents
at fundamental frequency
(A) Isw,1 = 20 2A and ID,1 = 10 2A
(B) Isw,1 = 20 2A and ID,1 = 0A
(C) Isw,1 = 10 2A and ID,1 = 0A
(D) Isw,1 = 10 2A and ID,1 = 5 2A
Q40.
The source voltage of a 3 full bridge VSI is 200 V. The rms value of phase voltage in
120 operation will be
(A) 40.82V
(B) 20.41V
(C) 81.64V
(D) 141.42V
Q41.
A single phase full bridge VSI is operating in 180 square operation. The phase angle
between the pole voltages is 45. The RMS value of the output voltage between two poles is
A B
100V
(A) 100 V
(B) 100
V
4
(C) 200 V
(D) 50 V
Q42.
A single phase full bridge VSI has a source voltage of 200 V. The load consists of RLC in
series where R = 1, L = 7 and
1
= 6 . Identify the fundamental component of load
C
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Q43.
The operating points of three power electronic switches on VI plane is shown below
Consider the following statements regarding the switches P, Q, R
1. P is most suitable for VSI
2. P is most suitable for CSI
3. Q is the most suitable for VSI
4. Q is most suitable for CSI
5. P, Q and R can be used in either VSI or CSI
4Vdc
,60 o
2 2
(C)
Vdc , 60 o
(A)
(B)
(D)
Vdc ,120 o
4
Vdc ,120 o
Q45.
A PWM inverter is capable of producing the following type of output voltage
(A)
variable in magnitude and frequency
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(B)
(C)
(D)
Q46.
Consider the following circuits
Load
(1)
Load
SCR
(3)
TRIAC
(4)
Load
Load
MOSFET/
BJT/
IGBT
From the above circuits which one can be considered as AC voltage regulator
(A) only 1 & 3 (B) only 1, 2 and 3
(C) only 1
(D) All circuits
Q47.
An induction motor is required to run at a very low speed around 25 to 40 rpm from 50 Hz
source. Which of the following circuit is most suitable for this application
(A) step up cycloconverter
(B) inverter
(C) step down cycloconverter
(D) All the above
Q48.
A load consisting of R = 10 and L = 10 is being fed from 230 V, 50 Hz source through a
1- AC voltage controller. For a firing angle delay of 45, the rms value of load current will
be
(A) 23A
(B)
23
2
(C) >
23
2
(D) <
23
2
Q49.
A dc motor is driven from a 3- full converter draws a dc line current of 10A with negligible
ripple. The rms value of thyristor current will be
(A) 10 A
(B) 7.07 A
(C) 5.77 A
(D) 17.32 A
Q50.
Which of the following chopper circuit can be used to drive the dc motor in regenerative
braking is
1. Type A
2. Type B 3. Type C 4. Type D
5. Type - E
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(A) only 2
Q51.
A separately excited dc motor fed through a single phase semi converter runs at a speed of
1200 rpm. when ac supply voltage is 220 V, 50 Hz and the motor counter emf is 90 V. The
firing angle is 90 and armature resistance is 1 . Find the average armature current
(A) 7A
(B) 8A
(C) 9A
(D) 10A
Q52.
In the speed control of dc motors in servo applications, where response time is very critical,
which of the following PE converter circuit is most preferable
(A) DC-DC converter (switched mode)
(B) phase controlled rectifiers
(C) Dual converters
(D) Any one is suitable
Q53.
A separately excited dc motor is driven from a 3- full converter. The armature current is
ripple free. Find 3rd and 5th harmonic components of line currents as a % of the fundamental
component respectively
(A) 0% and 20%
(B) 0% and -20%
(C) 20% and 0%
(D) 0% and -40%
Directions: the following items consist of two statements; one labeled as Assertion (A) and
the other as Reason (R). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the
correct answers to these items using the codes given below.
(A)
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(B)
Both A and R are true but R is not the
correct explanation of A.
(C)
A is true but R is false
(D)
A is false but R is true
Q54.
Assertion (A): In SCR, latching current corresponds to turn ON process.
Reason (R): In SCR, holding current corresponds to turn OFF process.
Q55.
Assertion (A): Semi converters are not suitable for braking applications.
Reason (R): V0 is always +ve for all values in semi converters.
Q56.
Assertion (A): In rectifiers, input power factor can be improved by using freewheeling
diode across load.
Reason (R): With freewheeling, some power can fed back to the source.
Q57.
Assertion (A): The output ripple frequency in 3- rectifiers is less than 1- rectifier.
Reason (R): Output voltage of 3- rectifier will have more number of pulses than 1-
rectifier.
Q58.
Assertion (A): MOSFET is most suitable switch in DC DC converters than SCR.
Reason (R): Ripple content is less when tsw is high in DC-DC converters.
Q59.
Assertion (A): MOSFET is most preferable switch CSI.
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Reason (R): Switches with anti parallel diodes should not be used in CSI.
Q60.
Assertion (A): 1 - triac can be used in fan regulators.
Reason (R): Voltage control method is effective in low power 1- induction motors.
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Objective Questions
Practice Test - 2
Q1.
Consider the following statements
(1) The ON state voltage drop of GTO is higher than that of SCR.
(2) GTO can be used for more switching frequency than that of SCR.
(3) SCR can handle large currents than GTO.
(4) GTO can turn ON and OFF from same gate.
Choose the appropriate options.
(a) Only 1 is true
(c) 1,2 and 4 are true
Q2.
In the following single-phase diode Rectifier circuit, the average and RMS current
rating of the diode will be respectively
Q3.
The output voltage of a 3-phase voltage source inverter contains 5th and 7th
harmonics. Assume the output is balanced.
If Va = V1m sin (t) +V5m sin (5t) +V7msin(t) then Vb can be expressed as
2
(a) Vb = V1msin t
+V5msin(5t)+V7msin(7t)
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
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Q4.
In a single phase semi converter, THD in source current is found to be 31%. Then
firing angle could be
(a) 30
(b) 40
(c) 45
(d) 60
Q5.
A three phase half wave phase controlled rectifier is operated from a 3-phase star
connected 400 V, 50 Hz supply and the load resistance is R = 10 If it is required to
obtain an average output voltage of 50% of maximum possible output voltage then
the converter circuit need to operate at =
(a) 135
(b) 67.7
(c) 60
(d) 30
06.
A boost converter is shown in the figure. The DC source voltage is 100 V and load
resistance is 10 . Assume that the inductor has an internal resistance of 0.5 .
The range of duty cycle which can give the stable operation of the converter circuit
is
(b) 0.78<D< 1
(c) 0.8<D<1
(d) 0<D<1
Q7.
A single phase full bridge VSI has a source voltage of 200 V DC. The load consists
1
of RLC in series where R = 1, L = 6 and
= 7 . Identify the fundamental
C
component of the load current from the following.
(a) 180 sin (t+45)
(b) 180 sin(t45)
(c) 127.3 sin (t45)
(d) 127.3 sin (t+45)
Q8.
A separately excited DC Motor is driven from a 3 phase full converter. The
armature current is ripple free. Find 3rd and 5th harmonic components of line
currents as a percentage of the fundamental component respectively
(a) 0% and 20%
(b) 0% and -20%
(c) 20% and 0%
(d) 0% and 40%
Q9.
A buck converter circuit is shown in the figure
Vdc is input voltage and v0 is the output voltage. Consider iL and v0 as state
variables. If R = 1, L = 1H and C = 0.1 F then the nature of the response will be
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A single phase semi converter is operated from 230 V, 50 Hz AC supply and with a
firing angle of (/4). The load on the converter is highly inductive with a resistance
of 17.765 ohm and load current is ripple free
Q10.
The RMS value of the freewheeling current is
(a) 10 A
(b) 3.33A
(c) 5 A
Q11.
RMS value of fundamental source current will be
(a) 10 A
(b) 9 A
(c) 5 A
(d) None
(d) 8.315 A
Q12.
A single phase full bridge inverter has RLC load of R = 4, L = 35 mH and C = 155
F. The DC input voltage is 230 V and the fundamental output frequency is 50 Hz.
The conduction time of the diodes is (consider only fundamental components)
(a) 6.264 ms
(b) 2.5 ms
(c) 3.736 ms
(d) None
Q13.
In the following rectifier circuit, the load current will be maximum at t =
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(a) 90
(b) 135
(c) 45
Q14.
Regarding Buck-Boost converter, which of the statement is true
1. It will operate as Buck converter when 0<D<0.5
2. It will operate as Boost converter when 0.5<D<1.0 and stable throughout this
range
3. It will operate as Boost converter when 0.5<D<Dmax and unstable if D>Dmax.
Select the options as below:
(a) only 1 & 3 are true
(b) all are true
(c) only 1&2 are true
(d)
None of these
Q15.
In the given circuit a thyristor converter is feeding a resistor R, The power
consumed by R in the absence of SCR is P. In the presence of SCR, the power
consumed by R at = 90 would be reduced by a factor of
(a) 1/2
(b) 1/4
(c) 1/6
(d) 1/12
Q16.
A 3- full converter feeds power to a resistive load of 10 . For a firing angle of 30
the load takes 5 kW. Find the magnitude of per phase input supply voltage
(a) 230 V
(b) 188 V
(c) 108 V
(d) 335.5V
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Q17.
A 1 fully controlled rectifier is supplying power to a resistive load of 35 as
shown in figure. If the bridge is triggered at 90, the average current drawn by the
load is given by
(a) 0 A
(b)
2A
(c) 2 2A
(d)
1
2
Q18.
A 3 Fully controlled rectifier is operated from a 3 star connected 400 V, 50 Hz
AC supply and the load resistance is R = 10 . A large inductance is connected in
series with the load to maintain ripple free load current. If it is required to obtain
an average output voltage of 86.66 % of the maximum possible output voltage. Find
the firing angle
(a) 30
(b) 60
(c) 45
(d) 90
Q19.
A Power converter is shown in the figure has two power switching devices namely X
and Y. The source voltage is 50 V. The inductor current is steady 5 A without any
ripple.
On the V-I plane, identify the correct operating points of switches from the given
options.
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(d) None
Q20.
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(a) 95%
(b) 98%
(c) 100%
(d) 99%
Q22.
A buck converter is shown in the figure. The switch is operating at 25 kHz. From an
experiment, it is observed that V0 = 20 mV and IL = 0.8 A.
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Q26.
The total number of pulses in the output voltage at the terminals A & B is
(a) 6
(b) 12
(c) 3
(d) 24
Q27.
The lowest harmonic in the input current is
(a) 3
(b) 5
(c) 11
(d) 13
Q28.
A 220 V, 60 A DC series motor having a combined resistance of armature and field
of 0.15 is controlled in regenerative braking mode through a DC-DC converter.
The DC source voltage is 220 V. Motor constant is 0.05 V-s/rad. The average motor
armature current is rated and ripple free. Find the speed during regenerative
braking
(a) 32.33 rad/s
(b) 47 rad/s
(c) 74 rad/s
(d) None
Q29.
A 3-phase full bridge VSI delivers power to a resistive load from a 450 V DC source.
For a star connected balance load of 10 /ph. Find the RMS value of the load
current under 180 conduction mode
(a) 18.708 A
(b) 13.23 A
(c) 18.371 A
(d) 21.213 A
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Q30.
A thyristor is used in an application carrying half sinusoidal current of period of 1
msec and a peak of 100 A as shown in fig. The thyristor may modeled during
conduction to have a constant voltage drop of 1.1 V and a dynamic resistance of 8
m. Evaluate the average conduction loss in the device
(a) 35 W
(b) 0.4 W
(c) 55 W
(d) 20 W
Q31.
The wave form in the following figure shows the periodic current thorugh a powerswitching device in a switching converter application.
A BJT with a device drop of 1.2 V and MOSFET with an ON state resistance of 150
m are considered for this application. The conduction loss in BJT and MOSFET
are respectively
(a) 6W & 3.75 W (b) 6 W & 6.67 W (c) 3.75w & 6 W
(d) 6.67 W&6 W
Q32.
In the following circuit, MOSFET Q is switched at 100 kHz with a duty ratio of 0.5.
MOSFET is having an ON state resistance of 1 when it is ON. Find average
conduction losses in MOSFET
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(a) 20.41 W
(b) 41.67 W
(c) 12.5 W
(d) 4.1667 W
Q33.
A 3-phase full converter supplying power to inductive load with ripple free current
is shown in fig. All positive group devices are represented with P1P2,P3 and all
negative group devices are represented with N1, N2, N3 as shown below.
Which of the following statement is true as per the given output voltage waveform
(a) x1 = v RB , x 2 = vYR & x3 = vYB
(b) x 1 = v RY , x 2 = v YB & x 3 = v BY
(c) x1 = vRB , x2 = vYR & x3 = vBY
(d) x 1 = v RY . x 2 = v YB & x 3 = v BR
Q34.
A forward converter is operating at boundary of continuous & discontinuous
conduction. The switch is operating at 100 kHz. Assume r of core is so that
energy recovery in winding can be neglected. A load of 10 A at 20V is being supplied
as shown is fig. Find peak to peak ripple in output voltage
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(a) 0.25 V
(b) 2.5V
(c) 0.025 V
(d) 1.25 V
Q35.
Which of the following converter circuit representation is equivalent to Buck-Boost
converter?
Q36.
A power electronic switch is realized by SCR and diode as shown below. Identify the
static operating points on V-I plane
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Q37.
Which of the following switch can be used as four quadrant switch [used in matrix
converter]
Q38.
The center-tap full-wave single-phase rectifier circuit uses 2 diodes as shown in the
given figure. The rms voltage across each diode is
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(a) 790.7 V
(b) 395.3 V
(c) 280 V
(d) 201.3 V
Q39.
In the following resonant pulse communication scheme, find the voltage across main
SCR when it gets turned off.
(a) 460 V
(b) 177 V
(c) 174.37 V
(d) 230 V
Q40.
An RL load is connected to DC voltage source of 220 V through a diode as shown
below. A free wheeling diode is connected a cross the load to recover the trapped
energy. Assume that switch is closed for 100 s and then opened. Find the final
energy stored in the inductor by assuming negligible load resistance
(a) 1 J
(b) 0.5 J
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Objective Questions
Practice Test 3
Q1.
A single phase full converter charges a battery which offers a constant value of E = 12V. A
resistor R is inserted to limit the battery charging current. The supply voltage to the bridge
is 40 V, 50 Hz, Ac. Consider a voltage drop of 1 V conducting SCRs. Assume that pair of
SCRs fired continuously. Find the value of R in case battery charging current is 10 A.
(a) 2
(b) 2.4
(c) 4
(d) 8
Q2.
In the circuit shown in Fig. switch S is open and a current of 20 A is flowing through FD, R
& L. If switch S is closed at t = 0, the expression for current flowing through the switch is
given by
sw
+
R
10
10mH
FD
220V
20A
Fig.
(a) i( t ) = 22 + 2e 1000 t
(c) i( t ) = 22 2e 1000 t
(d) i( t ) = 0
Q3.
The switching waveform for a power electronic switch is shown in fig. Find the energy loss
during turn ON and turn OFF transistors
isw
80A
t
vsw
220V
t
tON
tOFF
1.5s
4s
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Q4.
A power diode is modeled in ON state as shown in figure. Consider it is ideal in blocking
and switching durations
A
K
Rd
Vd
The above diode is capable of dissipating 75W in ON state. For square wave operation, it is
rated for peak current of 100A and 135 A at duty ratios of 0.5 and 0.33 respectively. Find
the diode parameters Rd and Vd
(a) R d = 5m : Vd = 0.98V
(c) R d = 3m : Vd = 0.5V
i
I=100A
I=135A
D=0.5
D=0.33
Q5.
A composite switch used in a power converter is shown in figure. The periodic current
through the switch is also shown. Evaluate the total power loss in the composite switch.
i
12A
t
5
10
(s)
20
25
Rds=0.1
B
A
VON=0.8V
(a) 4.8 W
(b) 3.6 W
(c) 8.4 W
(d) None
Q6.
A battery is to be charged from single phase un controlled bridge rectifier. On full
discharge, the battery voltage is 10.2 V and on full charge it is 12.7 V. The battery internal
resistance is 0.1 . Find the input voltage to the rectifier so that the battery charging
current under full charging condition is 10%
(a) 14.415 V
(b) 41.41 V
(c) 24.41 V
(d) 48 V
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Q7.
A 3 - full converter bridge is supplying power to a purely resistive load of 10 . The input
to the bridge is 400 V, 50 Hz, 3 - AC. If the bridge is triggered at
= 900. Find power
delivered to the load.
(a) 0 W
(b) 1384 W
(c) 1117.6 W
(d) 524 W
Q8.
A single phase diode bridge is delivering power to purely resistive load of 10 . The input to
the bridge is 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 - AC. Find the rms value of second harmonic component of
load current.
(a) 0A
(b) 8.76 A
(c) 9.76 A
(d) 10.76 A
Q9.
A single phase full converter feeds power to RL load with R = 6, L = 6mH. The AC source
voltage is 230 V, 50 Hz. In case one of the 4 SCRs gets open circuited due to a fault, find the
average load current on the assumption of load current is continuous by taking = 600
(a) 12.94 A
(b) 8.62 A
(c) 17.25 A
(d) None
Q10.
Consider the following circuits
(P)
(R)
(Q)
MOSFET/
BJT/
From the above circuits, which one will operate as AC voltage regulator
(a) only P
(b) only P & Q
(c) P, Q and R (d) None
D1
D3
i0
+
A
R
230V
50Hz
T2
D4
V0
D2
Q11.
Find power delivered to load in case = 600 and R = 10
(a) 4251.8 W
(b) 2125.8 W
(c) 1062.75 W
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Q12.
In case, if D3 in above circuit is open circuited then find power delivered to load.
(a) 4251.8 W
(b) 2125.8 W
(c) 1062.75 W (d) 8502 W
Q13.
The input voltage given to a converter and current drawn by converter are expresses as
r = 300 "$%100s + 100 "$%300s
s
s
s
)r = 10 "$% D100s G + 5 "$% D300s + G + 2 "$% D500s G
3
4
6
Find input power factor of the converter
(a) 0.44 lag
(b) 0.6 lag
Q14.
A separately excited DC motor is driven from a 3-phase full converter. The armature
current is ripple free. Find 3rd and 5th harmonic components of line currents as a % of the
fundamental component respectively.
(a) 0% and 20%
(b) 20% and 0%
(c) 0% and 20%
(d) 0% and 40%
Q15.
A pure inductance of
2
Henry is connected to a single phase full bridge and bridge is
operated with firing angle of 1200. Input supply to the bridge is 200V, 1, 50 Hz AC. Find
the peak current flowing through load.
(a) 1A
(b) 0.5 A
(c) 2A
(d) unstable system
Q16.
In the flowing DC DC converter circuit, if the switch is operated at 20 KHz with duty
ratio of 0.5. Find the energy transferred from V1 to V2
V1
(a) 940 J
(b) 94 J
(c) 0.47 J
(d) 0.047 J
+100V
L=100H
V2
sw
+300V
Q17.
A 3 - full converter supplying power to an inductive load with ripple free load current is
sown in the figure.
P1
P2
P3
I0
+
V0
R
Y
B
N1
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By assuming VYB = Vm sin t and with = 600. The following output voltage is obtained.
V0
x2
x1
60
x3
360
180
Which of the following statements are true as per the given output voltage waveform.
(b) x1 = VRB , x2 = VYR , x3 = VBR
(a) x1 = V RY , x 2 = VYB , x3 = V RB
(d) x1 = V RB , x 2 = VYR , x3 = V BY
Q18.
In single phase semi converter, THD in source current is found to be 31%. Then firing angle
could be
(a) 300
(b) 400
(c) 450
(d) 600
Q19.
In the following DC DC converter circuit the switch is operating at frequency 10 kHz.
When the switch is at position 1, the inductor stores energy
for a period of 50 s and release energy is 20 s when the switch is moved to position 2.
Find ratio of V1 to V2.
1
V1
(a)
2
5
(b)
5
2
V2
(c)
7
2
(d)
2
7
Q20.
A 3 - voltage source inverter has a star connected load of R = 5, and L = 23 mH. The
inverter fundamental frequency is 60Hz. And DC input voltage is 220 V consider that
inverter output voltage is free form 11th and higher harmonics. Find the rms value of line
current in load
(a) 9.91 A
(b) 13.02A
(c) 7.75 A
(d) None
Q21.
Consider the following DC DC converter circuit.
100mH
220V
sw
+
10F
1K
V0
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Switch is operating at a duty cycle ratio of 0.5. Find the settling time for the response to
(a) 50 ms
4
n
(b) 79 ms
(c) 100 ms
(d) 10 ms
G 1 (s) =
(s )
Vt (s ) T
L =0
1
K E s .Tm .Te + sTm + 1
Where
Tm = mechanical time constant =
Te = electrical time constant =
RaJ
KTE
La
Ra
Q23.
If G1(s) in the given statement is expressed as
G 1 (s ) =
1/ K E
2sD s 2
1+
+
n 2n
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1500
1000
500
0
0
-500
30
45
60
75
90
-1000
-1500
-2000
-2500
W
List - II
A.
Active power with freewheeling diode
B.
Reactive power without freewheeling diode
C.
Active power without freewheeling diode
D.
Reactive power with freewheeling diode
2
B
C
C
B
3
C
B
A
D
4
D
A
D
C
Q25.
A single phase full bridge VSI has an RLC load with R = 10 , L = 31.5 mH and C =112
F.The inverter fundamental output frequency is 50 Hz and DC input voltage is 220V. This
VSI is controlling with sine triangular PWM technique with 5 pulses per half cycle and
harmonics of order higher than 9 and above are negligible effect. Find power delivered to
the load (consider harmonic power if present).
(a) 1639.55 W
(b) 885.45 W
(c) 1770.9 W
(d) 3279.1 W
Q26.
A commutation circuit for a thyristor is shown in fig. Determine the available turn off time
of the circuit if Vdc = 100 V, R = 10 and C = 10 F voltage across capacitor before SCR T2
is fired, is Vdc with polarity as shown.
T1
C
VCO
R
Vdc
T2
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(a) 69.3 s
(b) 69.3 ms
(c) 0.693 s
(d) 0 s
(d) None
(d) 65.5%
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Objective Questions
Practice Test - 4
Q1.
In which of the following devices, conductivity modulation phenomenon is absent
(A) Power diode
(B) SCR
(C) Power MOSFET
(D) Power BJT
Q2.
A power MOSFET rated for 25 A, carries a periodic current of 20 A as shown in
figure. The ON-state resistance of the MOSFET is 0.1 . What is the average ONstate loss in the MOSFET? i
20 A
(A) 15 W
(B) 20 W
(C) 25 W
(D) 10 W
Q3.
In the following circuit, the ammeter reads 12.68 A when it is of MI type. What
would be the ammeter reading if it is of MC type
D
A
230 V,
0.1 H
50 Hz
(A) 12.68 A
(B) 10 A
(C) 10.35 A
Q4.
The average input and output voltages of chopper circuit are 100 V and 50 V
respectively. The inductor current wave form is as shown in figure.
iL
IL max
100 50
L L
Ton
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Q5.
Which of the following converter circuit operation will be unstable for large duty
cycle ratios?
(A) Buck converter
(B) Boost converter
(C) Buck-Boost converter
(D) Both (B) & (C)
Q6.
A diode in anti parallel with the controlled switch like IGBT is used in VSI to
(A) prevent reversal of dc link current
(B) control a non-unity power factor load at the output.
(C) protect the circuit against accidental reversal of dc bus polarity.
(D) None of the above
Q7.
A single phase full bridge VSI is fed from DC source such that fundamental
component of output voltage is 200 V. Find average value of source current when
load is R = 10 . Assume all harmonics absent.
(A) 10A
(B) 20 A
(C) 40 A
(D) None
Q8.
A 3-phase induction motor operates under constant volt/hertz control. At 50 Hz
supply, the motor current and its pf are 30 A and 0.3 lag at the time of starting.
These values at the time of starting at 25 Hz supply would be
(A) Motor current > 30 A and pf >0.3 (B) Motor current < 30 A and pf < 0.3
(C) Motor current < 30 A and pf > 0.3 (D) Motor current > 30 A and pf < 0.3
Q9.
A single phase ACVR feeds a pure resistive load. Each SCR conducts for angle of
when operating at firing angle > 90o. If the load is replaced by a pure inductance
keeping the firing angle same as before. The conduction angle of each SCR would be
(A) 2
(B)
(C)
(D)
2
3
Q10.
The fundamental input power factor of single phase full converter is
when it is
2
operating with a firing angle of 40o. Assume the load current is constant and ripple
free. What is the overlap angle in degree ________
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Q11.
The fourier series for voltage and current of a power electronic circuit in pu are
given below:
(t) = 1.2 sin(t)+0.33sin(3t) +0.2sin(5t)
i(t) = 0.6 sin(t+30o)+0.1sin(5t+45o)+0.1sin(7t+60o)
The average power is given by (in p.u)
(A) 0.312
(B) 0.007
(C) 0.32
(D) Voltage equation is wrong.
Q12.
Two six pulse converters, used for a bipolar HVDC transmission system (shown in
figure) are rated at 1000 MW, 200 kV
+
+
01
0
02
(D) 0 A
Q13.
In the following chopper circuit, The IGBT Q is switched at 10 kHz. The circuit is
operated in steady state at the boundary of continuous and discontinuous inductor
current. If IGBT has a constant voltage drop of 0.5 V when it is ON, Find the
conduction loss in IGBT.
Q
100 V
(A) 853 W
(B) 16 W
iL
100 H
(C) 32 W
400 V
(D) None
Q14.
In a boost converter, the duty ratio is adjust to regulate the output voltage V0 at 48
V. the input voltage varies in a wide range from 12 to 36 V. the maximum output
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power is 120 W. For stability reasons, it is required that the converter always
operate in a discontinuous current conduction mode. The switching frequency is 50
kHz. Assuming ideal components and C as very large, calculate the maximum value
of L that can be used.
(B) 12 H
(C) 20 H
(D) < 9 H
(A) 9 H
Q15.
In the circuit shown in fig, capacitor C is initially charged to Vdc = 200 V with
polarity as indicated. Find the circuit turn off time for main SCR (T1) after it is
voltage commutated by SCR (TA) load current is constant at 40 A and C = 10 F.
T1
C
+
200 V
(A) 20 s
(B) 50 s
Load
TA
(C) 25 s
Q16.
A separately excited dc motor is fed from 220 V dc source through a step down
chopper operating at 400 Hz. The load torque is 30 N-m at a speed of 1000 rpm. The
motor has ra = 0, La = 20 mH. Machine constant is 1.5 V-s/rad. Calculate minimum
and maximum values of armature current.
(A) Ia,max = 22.8 A and Ia min = 17.2 A
(B) Ia,max = 22.8 A and Ia min = 18.48 A
(C) Ia,max = 17.2 A and Ia min = 11.57A
(D) None
Q17.
A 220 V, 1450 rpm, 100 A separately excited dc motor has an armature resistance of
0.05 .the machine is driven by a 3 half controlled converter operating from a 3
, 220 V, 50 Hz supply. The motor operates at rated speed and rated load torque.
Assume continuous conduction. % THD in source current at AC mains is given by
(A) 70.5 %
(B) 68.2 %
(C) 31 %
(D) None
Q18.
A single phase full bridge VSI delivers power to a series RLC load with R = 2 and
L = 10 . The periodic time T = 0.1 ms. What value of C should be used to has load
commutation consider tq = 10 s and factor of safety 1.5.
(A) 12.48 F
(B) 1.248 F
(C0 12.48 mF
(D) None
Q19.
A 3-ph square wave inverter feeds a balanced 3-phase inductance type of load. The
worst case load phase current (peak magnitude) is expected to be 100 A and the
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worst case dc input voltage is expected to be 600 V. The diodes of inverter will be
subjected the following peak voltage and current stresses.
(A) 600 V, 100 A
(B) 600 V, 70.7 A
(C) 424 V, 70.7 A
(D) 424 V, 100 A
Q20.
A PWM inverter is operated from a dc link voltage of 600 V. the maximum rms line
to line voltage (fundamental component) will be less than or equal to
(A) 600 V
(B) 490 V
(C) 467 V
(D) 405 V
Q21.
A single phase full bridge VSI, fed from 230 V dc is connected to load of R = 10
and L = 0.03 H. fundamental frequency of inverter output is 50 Hz. Inverter is
operating with a quasi-square wave output with an on-period of 0.5 of a cycle. Find
the rms value of load current at fundamental frequency.
(A) 15.07 A
(B) 10.65 A
(C) 9.15 A
(D) None
Q22.
A single phase force commutated CSI is shown in the figure.
T3
T1 50 F
A
40 A
B
T4 40
T2
Output frequency of the inverter is 500 Hz. Find circuit turn off time
(B) 750.25 s
(C) 200 s
(A) 438.14 s
(D) None
Q23.
dV
rating of SCR is 350 V/s and its junction
dt
capacitance, is 20 pF. Switch S is closed at t = 0. Calculate to value of Cs so that
dV
SCR T is not turn ON due to
dt
20
D
250 V
Rs
Cj
T
Cs
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(A) 0.0357 F
(B) 0.025 F
(C) 2.5 F
(D) 3.5 F
Q24.
A 3-ph fully controlled rectifier is supplying power to a purely resistive load of 10 .
Input to the bridge is 230 V, 50 Hz. The power delivered to the load in watts when
= 90o is _______ (in W)
Q25.
A single phase CSI (with ideal switches) has the following data:
I = 30 A, f = 500 Hz and load of pure capacitance = 20 F. Find the peak value of
reverse voltage that appears across thyristors in volts ______
Q26.
In the following circuit. The RMS value of load current in amps by assuming = 90o
is ______ (in amp)
D1
T1
D3
A
200 V
Io
10
T2
B
50 Hz
D4
D5
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ia
La
i0
+
Vdc +
0 =V0
+ ea
Q29.
The average output voltage V0, equals to 200 V. Calculate the ripple in armature
current.
(A) 8.332 A
(B) 2.5 A
(C) 6.667 A
(D) 1.6675 A
Q30.
The load on the dc machine is now reduced and Ia,max = 2 A. The current is now
discontinuous. What is the back emf voltage Ea,?
(A) 250 V
(B) 200 V
(C) 175 V
(D) 235 V
Q31.
A single phase asymmetrical semi-converter feeds an RL load with R = 10 and
large L so that load current is current stiff. The source voltage to the bridge is 200
V, 50 Hz. For a firing angle of 30 , the RMS value of diode current will be _______
A.
Q32.
Consider a current stiff load with free wheeling diode across it. Which of the
following rectifier circuit will have 3 pulses in the output voltage?
(B) 3- full converter with = 90
(A) 1- full converter with = 90
(C) 3- semi converter with = 90
(D) Both (B) & (C)
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Q33.
In the 3- inverter circuit shown, the load is balanced and gating scheme is 120
conduction mode. All the switches are ideal. If the dc source voltage is 200 V, the
power consumed by 3- load is
S1
S3
S5
S4
S6
S2
15
15
Vdc = 200V
15
A) 5.33 kW
(B) 3 kW
(C) 4 kW
(D) 1.33 kW
Q34.
The source voltage to the AC voltage regulator shown in the figure is 220 V, 50 Hz.
If SCRs are triggered at 120 symmetrically in every half cycle, then RMS value of
the fundamental component of source current (is) will be
T1
is
220 V
i0
j 1.2284
T2
50 Hz
(A) 57 A
(B) 70 A
(C) 40 A
(D) 0 A
Q35.
In a Buck-Boost converter operating at 20 kHz, L = 0.05 mH. The output capacitor
C is sufficiently large and Vdc = 15 V. The output is to be regulated at 10 V and the
converter is supplying a load of 10 W. Calculate the duty ratio D
(A) 0.4
(B) 0.2
(C) 0.3
(D) None
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Interview questions
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Note:
The following interview questions have been collected from so many students from
my previous batches and consolidated as below.
Try to get answers from yourself by referring standard text books, have a group
discussion among your friends. Do not directly go to teacher without some home work
as you may not get the same questions. It is recommended the reader to get answers
on your own by applying fundamentals so that you can expose deeper into the subject
and you can increase your confidence levels. Cracking these exams is very simple if
you have confidence with subject knowledge
IIT Kanpur
Power & Control
Questions on control circuits & stability issues.
Basics of VSI (Voltage source inverter) in details, its wave form for various
types of loads, its analysis for different modes of conduction.
Devices (power electronic), their characteristics eg. Difference between a
signal and power devices, Bundle conductors, corona losses, surge
impedance
Induction motor T-S characteristics, Synchronous motors and generators,
applications of dc motors.
They gave different references & inputs to comparator and ask about the
output.
They asked circuit diagram of buck, buck-boost and various wave forms.
They gave some circuit in which there was freewheeling diode and asked
about its operation in detail
Equivalent diagram of induction motor and significance of different
elements in equivalent diagram.
On stability analysis (power system). They gave a circuit in which a
single line to ground fault had occurred. They asked to draw the swing
curve, indicate accelerating and decelerating areas, asked how rotor angle
is increased physically, what is the physical meaning of accelerating and
decelerating areas.
Explain Ferranti effect. They asked in very details about Ferranti effect.
Why hydro power generators rotate at slower speed than thermal (steam)
generators?
Questions on load-flow studies & electric drives, from the basics but tricky.
One of the Profs drew a circuit of dc-dc converter and asked to identify that.
Be very clear about buck, buck-boost, boost converters, inverters.
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In control system they asked very basic questions of bode plot, nyquist,
polar plot and asked to draw them with a given transfer function (not very
tough).
Theyll first ask your area of interest. Depending on that theyll ask
questions on that field and related fields. Nevertheless, prepare for the
whole syllabus.
Theyll ask you to answer each question by drawing circuit, writing
equations...etcon the black board.
IIT Delhi
Power Electronics, Electrical Machines & Drives
Questions on Induction motor principles & BE/B.Tech project
Draw four quadrant chopper circuit without SCR?
Why more than six pulse is used in HVDC converters?
Torque-slip characteristics of Induction Motor
Questions about switching devices for PE circuits
How to select switch based on application?
V & inverted V curve of SM.
Inverters and Devices in much detail, they used to ask the typical rating of
the devices.
First they asked about B.Tech project in very much details,
They asked about linear system, linear equationsthen asked whether
Swing equation is linear or not and asked each and every question out of it.
Asked other very basic questions from transmission line, distribution
system etc.
If you hold a good GATE score (/rank) and fairly good SGPA, they will
primarily focus on your B.Tech project. If it is not the case, they will ask
everything you have read in B.Tech (that was the case with one of my
friend).
Control & Automation
What are advanced controllers?? (they intended to ask about fuzzy and
ANN)
Comment on stability of a given Nyquist plot.
Parameters in root locus
Something about bode plot
Basic control system & Lead controller
Define stability, and stable system
What is impulse response?
Linear and nonlinear systems, causal and anti-causal systems
Different stability criteria
Transfer function definition and why initial conditions are zero while
defining transfer function
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Derive the transfer function for DC motor and draw its block diagram.
While answering this question, they will mostly observe your approach
IIT Bombay
Microelectronics (RA)
Working of NMOS.
Some questions on OP-AMP.
Questions mostly on B Tech project
Power Electronics & Power Systems (RA)
Some Questions in Mathematics.
Draw the full bridge rectifier diagram.
Explain commutation process.
Questions on basic circuit theory.
Questions based on operation and speed control of induction motor,
transformer OC and SC test.
Control & Computing (RA)
Questions were not from the B.Tech syllabus.
Majority were on Computer & its peripherals. ( for a Network Admin in
electrical dept)
IIT Madras
Communication Systems (M.S. RA)
Basic questions on DFT, DTFT.
Purpose of transforms like DFT, DTFT etc.
Power Electronics
They will start with basic concepts of Inductor and capacitor.
Most of the questions will be on DC-DC converters and their various
quadrants of operation.
Explain the basic difference between 4-Q chopper and single phase VSI
If we give 3-ph AC supply to IM and TF. Rotation magnetic field will not
produce in TF but in IM, it will produce. Explain with phasor diagrams
IIT Kharagpur
Power Electronics
Draw torque-slip characteristics of IM and locate the normal stable operating
point. Now if the two of the supply terminals suddenly reversed, then where
it will shift after t=0+
Draw the buck converter circuit diagram and derive output voltage equation
from energy conversion principles. If resistor is removed and capacitor is
ideal, then what is the output voltage
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Draw separately exciter DC motor circuit. Now, connect the motor in such a
way that it should rotate at half the rated speed at no load. Do not touch field
winding as it is constant
What is the time constant of 1/(s+1) and give any physical example for such
system. Obtain the step response and what is the physical meaning of the
response plot
Draw series RLC circuit and by taking I as reference, draw phasor diagram
for VR, VL, VC, Vtotal
IIT Roorkee
Written exam
Imp point: No negative marking.
Electrical Drives: Questions on constant power and constant torque drives
...e.g they changed the armature voltage and were asking about the
dynamics of the machine.
Instrumentation: Questions on Increasing the range of
Ammeter/Voltmeter.
Questions on Laplace transform.
Control Systems: Bode plot , Stability...(easy questions, just refer
Nagarath Gopal and Ogatta books of Control Systems).
Application of KCL in a circuit containing inductor and/or capacitor.
Switching circuits (capacitor and Inductor transient and steady state
concepts).
Result was a combination of GATE score & the exam conducted.
Direct counseling thereafter.
IISc Bangalore
Electrical Communication Engineering [M.S.]
Basic questions on mathematics, signals and system, communication and
probability theory
Only basic fundamentals and no questions from advanced technology. ( Very
strict on fundamentals)
Panel often asks to explain things in a physical sense rather than putting
some equations and solving them.
For example:
Physically how will you interpret the process of convolution?
Syllabus of the interview will be clearly mentioned before the interview.
There will be some 5 topics mentioned and out of those one has to select 3
topics and questions will be asked from these topics only.
Electrical Engineering
Questions on B Tech project & electronics.
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37. How does the change in supply voltage and frequency affect the performance of
three phase induction motor?
38. Explain why the starting currents are very high in reference to
(a) dc motor
(b) Induction motor
39. What is induction generator? Name any one popular application in present days
40. Where do we prefer the use of lap windings and wave windings?
41. What is meant by balanced system and phase sequence in three phase systems?
42. Explain two watt meter method in the measurement of power in a three phase
system. What is the nature of pf when, (a) one wattmeter reads zero (b) two
wattmeter readings are equal but opposite sign
43. What is the basic definition of power system stability? Explain various terms
you are familiar in stability?
44. What is per unit system? What is the use of it?
45. Explain the synchronous machine behavior when three phase short circuit is
created at the terminals
46. What is swing equation and inertia constant?
47. Explain the following terms:
(a) Synchronous reactance
(b) Transient reactance
(c) Sub transient reactance
48. What is meant by capability curve in synchronous machine?
49. What is meant by surge impedance loading in a transmission line?
50. What is operating frequency in India? How many regional grids in India. Do you
know any country in the world is operating with two different frequencies?
51. Explain mathematically, the transfer of power (active and reactive) between two
active sources shown below:
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52. What is load flow problem and explain various buses used in load flow study
53. What is the simple algorithm used in load flow study
54. Explain the following concepts with neat sketches
(a) Transient stability
(b) Small signal stability
(c) Voltage stability
55. What will happen if excitation system in a synchronous generator fails? How
can you detect and protect the systems from excitation failures
56. What will happen if prime mover to a synchronous generator fails when it is
connected to infinite bus?
57. When HVDC transmission system is preferable. Do you know any HVDC links
in India? (Note: to get the answer, visit www.powergridindia.com)
58. Explain various components of HVDC transmission system
59. What do you meant by FACTs? Name any FACTs controllers that you are
familiar with
60. Explain the function of SVC and draw simple schematic
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L = 0.1 H
C = 0.05 F
(a) 10 mH (b) 20 dB and 10
(a) 100 krad/s, 10 krad/s and 1000 krad/s (b) 50 krad/s
(a) 5 A and 8.165 A (b) 5 W
25 W
(a) 23.75 A and 1.2 A (b) 28.5 W
55 W
(a) 5 A (b) 6.67 A (c) 6 W with BJT and 6.67 W with MOSFET
(a)Vt = 0.98 V; Rd = 0.005 (b) JC = 1.25 0C/W; CA = 1 0C/W
(a) Vt = 0.771 V and Rd = (1/70) (b) 10.577 W
(a) 72 W (b) 3 W (c) 0.4167%
(a) 4.5 A and 6.93 A (b) 4.8 W, 3.6 W and total loss is 8.4 W
2.8 W
(a) Eon= 133.33 J; Eoff = 266.67 J (b) Eon= 400 J; Eoff = 800 J (c) 40 W
and 120 W
Q16. Eon = 60 mJ and Eoff = 60 mJ
Q17. 79.69 0C
Q18. (a) 2A and 8 A (b) 3.2 W and 12.8 W (c) 118.4 0C
Q19. (b) 107.8 W (c) 21.6 0C
Q20. C is ideal upto a frequency of 18.4 kHz
Q21. (a) 12.79 A (b) 58.1 A
Q1.
Q2.
Q3.
Q4.
Q5.
Q6.
Q7.
Q8.
Q9.
Q10.
Q11.
Q12.
Q13.
Q14.
Q15.
Q22.
Q23.
Q24.
Q25.
Q26.
Q27.
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77.6 F
(a) 1.28 mH (b) 5.14 mH
Q28. (a) 10 V (b) Iload = 25 A
Q29. ****
Q30. 20A, 31.416 A, 628.32 V and 13.96 kVA
Q31. (a) L =702 mH; V1 = 0 V and V2 = 0 V (b) V1 = 0 V; V2 = 220 V and A = 12.25
Q32.
Q33.
Q34.
Q35.
Q36.
Q37.
Q38.
Q39.
(a) 650 V (b) PIV rating will increase (c) 325 V (d) 41.55 X 103A2s
***
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0 A, 0 A and 7.5 A, 15 A
Q43. 50.110
Q44. 4 kW, 2.31 kVAR and 0.827 lag
Q45. 19.95 A
Q46. (a) 12 V (b) 44.370 and 0.3344 ms (c) 129.60
Q47. (a) 33.33 A & 57.735 A (b) 622.25 V (c) 81.65 A
Q48.
Q49.
Q50.
Q51.
Q52.
Q53.
Q54.
Q55.
Q56.
Q57.
Q58.
Q59.
Q60.
Q61.
Q62.
Q63.
Q64.
Q65.
Q66.
Q67.
Q68.
Q69.
Q70.
Q71.
Q72.
Q73.
Q74.
Q75.
***
(a) (i) 341.16 V (ii) 157.1 V (iii) 157.1 V (iv) 209.44 V (v) 104.72 V (vi)104.72 V
1443.4 A and 104.7 kV
(a) 50% (b) 228.57 H (c) 350 F
(a) 50% (b) 0.833 A (c) 1.416 A (d) 21.93 mV
(a) 4.29 V (b) 65.45 mV (c) 0.8 A (d) 2.11 A and 0.514 A
***
***
***
vw
vg
=4;
***
vw
= 25
(a) {i} 73.211 A and 0 A; {ii} 51.776 A & 51.776 A (b) {i} 230 V {ii} 230 V
2.148 F
(b) 204.54 W & 204.12 W (c) 9.044 A & 4.522 A (d) 5.513 ms & 4.487 ms
(a) 5285.56 W (b) 3400.96 W (c) 2706.34 W
(a) 500 s (b) 750 V
(a) 40x1 1.245yz{|EE} ~, -9.8 A and 9.8 A; (b) 438.14 s
(b) 162.635 V and 93.897 V (c) 155.304 V and 89.665 V (d) 28.15 % (e)
5154.86 W and 22.412 A (f) 7.667 A and 13.28 A
Q76. (a) 100 s (b) VT = -15 V and VC = 30 V
Q77. (a) 24.335 s and tc = 13.23 s (b) 24.335 s and tc = 76.273 s
Q78. Yes and 125.664 s
Q79. (a) 0.025 F (b) 10
Q80. (a) 7.2135 F (b) 50 k
Q81. (a) IT1,max = 24 A and IT2,max = 42 A (b) C = 11.542 F
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Q84.
Q85.
Q86.
Q87.
Q88.
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2-C
3-B
4-B
5-C
6-D
7-A
8-A
9-B
10 - D
11 - A
12 - C
13 - D
14 -D
15 - B
16 - B
17 -B
18 -C
19 -B
20 -D
21 -B
22 -B
23 -D
24 -A
25 -B
26 -A
27 -D
28 -D
29 -B
30 -B
31 -A
32 -D
33 -C
34 -D
35 -A
36 -B
37 -A
38 -C
39 -B
40- C
41 - D
42 - B
43 - A
44 -B
45 -A
46 - D
47 - C
48 - B
49 - C
50 - C
51 - C
52 - A
53 - B
54 - B
55 - A
56 - C
57 - D
58 - A
59 - D
60 -A
Test -2
1-C
2-A
3-B
4-D
5-B
6-A
7-A
8-B
9-C
10 - C
11 - D
12 - C
13 - C
14 -A
15 - B
16 - C
17 -C
18 -A
19 -B
20 -D
21 -D
22 -A
23 -A
24 -B
25 -C
26 -B
27 -C
28 -B
29 -D
30 -C
31 -B
32 -D
33 -D
34 -A
35 -C
36 -B
37 -D
38 -B
39 -C
40- D
Test -3
1-B
2-C
3-B
4-A
5-C
6-A
7-B
8-C
9-B
10 - C
11 - A
12 - B
13 - D
14 -C
15 - A
16 - D
17 -D
18 -D
19 -B
20 -A
21 -B
24 - B
25 - B
26 -A
27 -B
28 -D
29 -C
30 -A
22
83.2 V
23
7B
17 B
27 - A
8C
18 B
28 B
9A
19 A
29 C
41922
20 - C
30 - D
1C
11 C
21 B
31:12.8
2B
12 B
22 A
32 - C
3C
13 B
23 A
33 - C
4B
14 D
Test-4
5D
6B
15 B 16 A
24 : 457.6
25 - 750
34 - B
35 - C
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The steady state error is related to the dc loop gain [G(0)H(0)] of the closed loop
system. The steady state error is approximately 1/ G(0)H(0).
For example, a dc loop gain of 100 will result in a steady state error of about 1%.
The settling time and transient overshoot are related to the 0 dB crossover
frequency of the loop gain and the phase margin (PM). If c is 0 dB crossover
frequency of the loop gain then the settling time (for a stable system) will be about
to 3/c to 4/c
The approximate transient overshoot is related to the phase margin (PM) of the loop
gain according to the following table.
PM (deg)
Overshoot (%)
300
37%
350
30%
400
25%
450
16%
500
9%
550
5%
600
1%
For acceptable transient overshoot, the phase margin may be taken as 450. The first
design step in closed loop controller design is to convert the control specification to
the following:
1. Desired DC loop gain (to meet the steady state error)
2. Desired c(to meet the settling time)
3. Desired phase margin (to meet the transient overshoot)
Compensator structure is shown in the following figure
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The first stage H1(s) of the compensator achieves the desired bandwidth c and the
desired phase margin and the second stage is designed to meet the desired steady
state error.
The following steps will make the design procedure to be simple:
The important rule that is used here is that, if the loop gain crosses 0 dB (unity
gain) with a single slope (-20dB/decade), then the closed loop system will be stable.
The reason is that the phase gain of a function crossing 0 dB with a single slope at a
frequency of c is approximately the same as the function K=1/c(s) and is equal to 900. This argument is valid only when the loop gain is a minimum phase function.
The actual phase angle will depend on the poles and zeroes nearest to the crossover
frequency. With the above simple rule in mind, the compensator function H1(s) is
selected to be simple lead-lag compensator.
" = `
"
1 + D# G
"
1 + #
The purpose of is to make the slope of crossover section of the loop gain to -20
dB/decade near the desired crossover frequency, and to improve the phase margin
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`
"
"
1 + # +
#E
E
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The next part of the compensator H2(s) is needed to meet the steady state error
specification. If G(0)H1(0) is already compatible with the steady state error, then
H2(s) is 1. However, if G(0)H1(0) is not compatible with the desired steady state
error, H2(s) is different from unity. The conditions on H2(s) are
" = `
"
"
1 + #
#
"
1 + D# G
1+
And this H(s) can be realized using either operational amplifier circuits or
DSP controller or FPGA controller
The control transfer functions for three basic DC-DC converters are giving
here for quick reference:
Buck:
E
" =
W
Boost:
1
C
1 + " ] + " CK
E
" =
1 o
W
1 + "
Buck-Boost:
E
" =
1 o
W
1 + "
1"
C
]1 o
C
CK
+ "
1 o
]1 o
1 "o
C
]1 o
C
CK
+ "
1 o
]1 o
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1 +
40
"
2"
+
100s 100s
Note: Derivation of transfer function G(s) is out of scope of this document. You can
refer any standard text book in PE
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Fig 1
Observations from Fig 1:
M" =
40
"
100s
0dB cross over frequency of open loop plant transfer function is around 2000 rad/s
and phase margin is around 18.20. The consequence of this is peak overshoot in the
response will be very high. That can be observed in the following step response.
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2"
1 + 100s +
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Fig 2
From the step response of Fig 2, we can observe that transient response
specifications are not satisfied
Hence compensator is required
As G(s) is a second order system with a complex pole pair 0 then z1 in
compensator may be taken as 0 and p1 is usually as several times z1 (10 to 50
time)
Standard form of H(s) is as follows:
" =
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"
1+#
"
1+#
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Step2.
Let us draw the asymptotic gain bode plot of compensator H(s)
"
100s
" =
"
1+
40000s
1+
Fig 3
H(s) is basically a lead-lag compensator and it can improve the PM to this plant
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Step3.
Let us draw the asymptotic gain bode plot of G(s)H(s)
Note: Here G(s)H(s) is loop gain
Fig 4
Observations from loop gain bode plot (Fig 4):
1. Closed loop system is stable as loop gain is having PM = 90.50, it is the indication
of peak overshoot of CLTF in time response is less than 1%
2. 0 dB cross over frequency is 5 rad/s it means settling will be satisfied which can
justified in step response of CLTF as shown below
3. Loop gain is having no issues with GM
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Step4:
Verification of response in time domain:
Step response of output voltage V(t) with unity feedback is shown inn Fig 5
Fig 5
As settling time and steady state errors specifications are satisfied, there is no need
to use PI regulator in the low frequency region
" =
And
ewBB
k
eBBBB
" =
ewBB
k
ewBBBB
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Fig 6
Step response of V(t) with compensator with two pole locations in the compensator:
Fig 7
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From step response shown in Fig 7, we can observe that compensator with poles at
40000 and 10000 are satisfying the stability conditions. But, compensator with
pole at 40000 (blue color) is giving settling time of 0.74 s whereas compensator
with pole 10000 (green color) is giving settling time of 2.99 s.
The same point can be observed from bode plot of loop gain shown in Fig 6; 0dB
cross over frequency with H1 is more than H2 that means bandwidth is better with
H1
Therefore " =
k
wBB
k
e
BBBB
e
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Fig 8
Note: From the transfer function G(s) of boost converter it can be observed that it
has one RHP zero. Due to this compensator design is little difficult. It cannot give
stable operation in closed loop for the entire range
From the bode plot of G(s) shown in Fig 8, PM and GM are not satisfied values
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Fig 9
Observations:
From Fig9, it can be observed that even though steady state response is satisfying
due to feedback, peak overshoot of 74% is not acceptable. This is because PM of loop
gain without controller is 140 which very less (look into Fig 8).
Hence compensator is required
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Fig 10
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Step 3:
Bode diagram of G(s)H(s) is shown in Fig 11:
Fig 11
This loop gain is not having satisfied PM and GM. Therefore, if we shift the pole to
somewhat high value, we can achieve this
Let us consider compensator transfer function as below:
"
D1 + 80s G
" = `
"
D1 + 40000s G
Where K1 = 0.1
And bode plot of new loop gain is as shown in Fig 12:
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Fig 12
Now PM and GM are satisfied. Therefore, BW and peak over shoot conditions will
be satisfied.
But as low frequency gain is around 12 dB, it will not satisfy the steady state error.
Which can understand from the time response of v(t) shown in Fig 13
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Fig 13
From the curve shown in Fig 13, we can say that SS error is more than 20%. To
reduce this steady state error, let us introduce PI regulator of the following transfer
function with pole at very low frequency say 500 rad/sec
"
1+
500
"
500
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Fig 14
Now the final compensator is as follows:
"
"
D1 + 80s G
D1 +
G
500 yy ` = 0.1
" = `
"
"
D1 + 40000s G
D
G
500
Fig 15
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Fig 16
Observations:
1. Loop gain is having reasonable GM of 22 dB.
2. Loop gain is having reasonable PM of 730 which will give satisfied peak overshoot
3. 0 dB cross over frequency is around 1000 rad/s means good BW and hence
response will have small settling time
3. Low frequency gain of more than 42 dB will give acceptable steady state error
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We can observe all the above conclusions in the step response of the output voltage
as shown in Fig 17:
Fig 17
Note: Buck Boost converter will also have similar transfer function that boost
converter (with RHP zero) and hence design procedure is same as boost converter.
Hence not repeating
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Quantity
Time
Electrical current
Electrical capacitance
Electrical charge
Name of
Unit/Description
second
ampere
farad
coulomb
Symbol
s
A
F
C
Electrical conductance
Electrical inductance
Electrical potential
Electrical resistance
Force
Frequency
Magnetic flux
siemens
henry
volt
ohm
newton
hertz
weber
S
H
V
N
Hz
Wb
tesla
watt
pascal
joule
T
W
Pa
J
Wb/m2
J/s
C/m3
m-3 s A
V/m
m kg s-3 A-1
C/m2
m-2 s A
Energy density
J/m3
m-1 kg s-2
Moment of inertia
kg.m2
kg.m2
Torque
Newton meter
N .m
m2 kg s-2
Permeability
H/m
m kg s-2 A-2
Permitivity
F/m
m-3 kg-1 s4 A2
kW
10-3 m2 kg s-3
Power
kilowatt
Permeability of free space E = 4s 10 H/m
C/V
A/V
W/A
V/A
Vs
Nm
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Correct
Vmax = 1000 V
100 volt or 100 V
10 A
10 kW
(a) 1 ohm or 1 farad or 1 henry
(b) 1 or 1 F or 1 H
1 nF
1 milligram or 1 mg
1 ampere per meter or 1 A/m
a mass fraction of 10 %
the water content is 20 mL/kg
35 cm 48 cm
1MHz to 10 MHz or (1 to 10) MHz
20 C to 30 C or (20 to 30) C
123 g 2 g or (123 2) g
70 % 5 % or (70 5) %
240 (1 10 %) V
kg/m3, kg m3, or kilogram per cubic
meter
m = 5 kg
the current was 15 A
a 25 kg sphere
an angle of 23'4"
sin x, cos x, tan x
Its length is 75 cm or It is 75 cm long
l = 10.234 m
the resistance per square is 100
r = 1.2 10-6
*Note: The above table is prepared by referring Guide for the use of International System of
Units (SI) released by NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of
Commerce USA) as special publication in 2008
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cos
2
2
+
sin
2
2
+
cos
2
2
sin
2
2
sin cos =
1
x sin + + sin ~
2
cos cos =
1
xcos + + cos ~
2
cos sin =
sin sin =
1
xsin + sin ~
2
1
xcos cos + ~
2
2. Integration functions:
y
y ^
V sin z cos z
sin z Wz =
V +
y ^ cos z Wz =
sin % z Wz =
cos % z Wz =
y ^
V cos z + sin z
V +
z sin 2%z
2
4%
z sin 2%z
+
2
4%
sin z . sin %z Wz =
! %
2 %
2 + %
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cos z . cos %z Wz =
sin %z
sin + %z
+
! %
2 %
2 + %
sin z . cos %z Wz =
2 %
2 + %
sin %z
sin z . cos %z Wz =
2%
z cos %z Wz =
z sin %z cos %z
+
%
%
z sin %z Wz =
z cos %z sin %z
+
%
%
Integration by parts: W = W
3. Leibnitzs linear 1st order differential equation:
E W =
R
R
E # W#
2
1
Vp =
cos %# W =
# cos %# W#
X
s
E
2
1
p =
sin %# W =
# sin %# W#
X
s
And
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Condition required
f(-t) = f(t)
Odd
f(-t) = - f(t)
Half wave
f(-t) = - f[t+(T/2)]
Even Quarter
wave
Odd Quarter
wave
2
p = 0 and Vp = # cos%# W#
s
an and bn
E
2
Vp = 0 and p = # sin%# W#
s
E
Vp = p = 0 for even n
2
Vp = # cos%# W#
s
E
p = 0 for all n
4
Vp = s # cos%#W# for odd nN
E
0
for even n
Vp = 0 ! V %
4
p = s # si %%#W# for odd nN
E
0
for even n
5. Laplace transforms:
x~ = 1
x1~ =
x~ =
1
"
1
"
x p ~ =
%!
" pe
xy ^P ~ =
xy ^P ~ =
1
"V
1
" + V
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xsin #~ =
xcos #~ =
#
" + #
"
" + #
1 y R =
#
" + V + #
"+V
" + V + #
1
"" + X
1
y ^P y P
=
" + V" +
V
x W~ =
f
w E
f
Note: The last two equations can be proved by writing the basic definition of Laplace
transform and then apply integration by parts
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