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B ) J1 and J3 are forward biased and J2 is reverse biased C ) J1 is forward biased and J2 and J3 are reverse biased
D ) J1, J2 and J3 are all forward biased Report Question and Gain Credits
Answer Explanation : 12/18/13 Key Paper >> www.gateiespsu.com/Exam/KeyPaper.aspx?tpid=PlmEar4jbFSTzpgd 1X4SQ==&mrk=rUprq9lCZKSrb8cDYUJ/cw==&rnk=DH0VS9YBniiJ3NpFNWvU5Q== 2/18 In forward conduction mode all junctions , , are forward biased and behaves like closed switch. 2 Figure shows a MOSFET with an integral body diode. It is employed as a power switching device in the ON and OFF states through appropriate control. The ON and OFF states of the switch are given on the plane by Answer: C A ) B ) C ) D ) Report Question and Gain Credits 12/18/13 Key Paper >> www.gateiespsu.com/Exam/KeyPaper.aspx?tpid=PlmEar4jbFSTzpgd 1X4SQ==&mrk=rUprq9lCZKSrb8cDYUJ/cw==&rnk=DH0VS9YBniiJ3NpFNWvU5Q== 3/18 Answer Explanation : D-MOSFET with an antiparallel diode consists of forward blocking state and forward conduction state with MOSFET . Reverse conduction state with an antiparallel diode . 3 The triac circuit shown in figure controls the ac output power to the resistive load. The peak power dissipation in the load is Answer: D A ) 3968 W
B ) 5290 W C ) 7935 W
D ) 10580 W Report Question and Gain Credits
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4 An electronics switch S is required to block voltage of either polarity during its OFF state as shown in the figure (a). This switch is required to conduct in only one direction its ON state as shown in the figure (b). Answer: C A ) only 1 12/18/13 Key Paper >> www.gateiespsu.com/Exam/KeyPaper.aspx?tpid=PlmEar4jbFSTzpgd 1X4SQ==&mrk=rUprq9lCZKSrb8cDYUJ/cw==&rnk=DH0VS9YBniiJ3NpFNWvU5Q== 5/18 B ) 1 and 2
C ) 1 and 3 D ) 3 and 4
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Answer Explanation : An electronic switch described has forward blocking state and forward conduction state. SCR and npn transistor with series diode exhibits following properties . 5 A fully controlled natural commutated 3-phase bridge rectifier is operating with a firing angle . The peak to peak voltage ripple expressed as a ratio of the peak output dc voltage at the output of the converter bridge is Answer: A A ) 0.5 B ) 3/2 C ) (1-3/2)
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Answer Explanation : Output line voltage wave for is Since , (i.e triggering at ) So , Peak to ripple voltage = 12/18/13 Key Paper >> www.gateiespsu.com/Exam/KeyPaper.aspx?tpid=PlmEar4jbFSTzpgd 1X4SQ==&mrk=rUprq9lCZKSrb8cDYUJ/cw==&rnk=DH0VS9YBniiJ3NpFNWvU5Q== 6/18
= 0.5 6 A phase controlled half-controlled single-phase converter is shown in figure. The control angle The output dc voltage wave shape will be as shown in Answer: A A ) B ) C ) D ) Report Question and Gain Credits 12/18/13 Key Paper >> www.gateiespsu.com/Exam/KeyPaper.aspx?tpid=PlmEar4jbFSTzpgd 1X4SQ==&mrk=rUprq9lCZKSrb8cDYUJ/cw==&rnk=DH0VS9YBniiJ3NpFNWvU5Q== 7/18 Answer Explanation : Since ,O/P current is ideal current source which is continuous conduction . And for an ideal current source voltage cn change instantly. 7 The circuit in figure shows a full-wave rectifier. The input voltage is 230 V (rms) single-phase ac. The peak reverse voltage across the diodes D1 and D2 is Answer: A A ) 100 2 V B ) 100 V C ) 50 2 V D ) 50 V Report Question and Gain Credits
Answer Explanation : Peak inverse voltage across each diodes Since
8 Consider a phase controlled converter shown in the figure. The thyristor is fired at an angle in every half cycle of the input voltage. If the peak value of the instantaneous output voltage equals 230 V, the firing angle is close to Answer: B 12/18/13 Key Paper >> www.gateiespsu.com/Exam/KeyPaper.aspx?tpid=PlmEar4jbFSTzpgd 1X4SQ==&mrk=rUprq9lCZKSrb8cDYUJ/cw==&rnk=DH0VS9YBniiJ3NpFNWvU5Q== 8/18 A ) B ) C ) D ) Report Question and Gain Credits
Answer Explanation :
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9 A single phase fully controlled the thyristor bridge ac-dc converter is operating at a firing angle of and on overlap angle of constant dc output current of 20A. The fundamental power factor (displacement factor) at input ac mains is Answer: B A ) 0.78
B ) 0. 827 C ) 0.866 D ) 0.9 Report Question and Gain Credits
Answer Explanation : Fundamental power factor = CDF X DF
Fundamental power factor = = 0.816
10 A single-phase bridge converter is used to charge a battery of 200 V having an internal resistance of 2 as shown in figure. The SCRs are triggered by a constant dc signal. If SCR 2 gets open circuited, what will be 12/18/13 Key Paper >> www.gateiespsu.com/Exam/KeyPaper.aspx?tpid=PlmEar4jbFSTzpgd 1X4SQ==&mrk=rUprq9lCZKSrb8cDYUJ/cw==&rnk=DH0VS9YBniiJ3NpFNWvU5Q== 9/18 the average charging current? Answer: C A ) 23.8 A B ) 15 A
C ) 11.9 A D ) 3.54 A
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Answer Explanation : When SCR 2 get open circuited , circuit behaves like single phase half wave rectifier . Average charging current will be
= Minimum angle SCR to be fired
= 11.9 A 11 A chopper is employed to charge a battery as shown in figure. The charging current is 5A. The duty ratio is 0.2. The chopper output voltage is also shown in figure. The peak to peak ripple current in the charging current is 12/18/13 Key Paper >> www.gateiespsu.com/Exam/KeyPaper.aspx?tpid=PlmEar4jbFSTzpgd 1X4SQ==&mrk=rUprq9lCZKSrb8cDYUJ/cw==&rnk=DH0VS9YBniiJ3NpFNWvU5Q== 10/18 Answer: A A ) 0.48 A B ) 1.2 A
C ) 2.4 A
D ) 1 A
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Answer Explanation :
= 0.48 A 12 The average load current of a DC chopper feeding a pure resistive load is "I" amps . If a variable inductance increased from zero value , keeping the duty ratio unchanged , then the average value of load current will Answer: D A ) increase starting from I B ) decrease with a starting value of I
C ) remains the same at I
D ) increase to some highest value and than decrease again to I Report Question and Gain Credits
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Answer Explanation : Shape of the voltage waveform is the output voltage of single phase inverter with single pulse modulation. The Fourier expression for output voltage
RMS value of fundamental component = = = 0.78 V 14 A single-phase voltages source inverter is controlled in a single pulse width modulated mode with a pulse width of 1500 in each half cycle. Total harmonic distortion is defined as
Where V1 is the rms value of the fundamental component of the output voltage. The THD of output ac voltage waveform is Answer: C A ) 65. 65%
B ) 48. 42% C ) 31.83%
D ) 30. 49% Report Question and Gain Credits
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Fundamental component rms value
= Rms value of o/p voltage
= 34.55% 15 The triggering circuit of a thyristor is shown in figure. The thyristor requires a gate current of 10 mA, for guaranteed turn on. The value of R required for the thyristor to turn on reliably under all conditions of Vb variations is Answer: D A ) 10000 B ) 1600 C ) 1200 D ) 800 Report Question and Gain Credits
Answer Explanation : The thyristor require a gate current of 10mA Minimum value of 12/18/13 Key Paper >> www.gateiespsu.com/Exam/KeyPaper.aspx?tpid=PlmEar4jbFSTzpgd 1X4SQ==&mrk=rUprq9lCZKSrb8cDYUJ/cw==&rnk=DH0VS9YBniiJ3NpFNWvU5Q== 14/18
If resistance is evaluated for minimum , then it is suitable for high voltage. 16 The speed of a 3-phase 440 V, 50 Hz induction motor is to be controlled over a wide range from zero speed to 1.5 times the rated speed using a 3-phase voltage source inverter. It is desired to keep the flux in the machine constant in the constant torque region by controlling the terminal voltage as the frequency changes. The inverter output voltage vs frequency characteristic should be Answer: A A ) B ) C ) D ) Report Question and Gain Credits
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There is linear relation between v and f 17 The speed/torque regimes in a dc motor and the control methods suitable for the same are given respectively in List-II and List-I. List-I List-II A. Field Control 1. Below base speed B. Armature Control 2. Above base speed 3. Above base torque 4. Below base torque Answer: B A ) A-1,B-3 B ) A-2,B-4 C ) A-2,B-3 D ) A-1,B-4 Report Question and Gain Credits
Answer Explanation : Speed of a dc shunt motor is
From above equation field control is used for the speed above the base speed whereas armature voltage control is used for speed below the base speed. 18 In the single phase voltage controller circuit shown in the figure, for what range of triggering angle (), the output voltage ( ) is not controllable? 12/18/13 Key Paper >> www.gateiespsu.com/Exam/KeyPaper.aspx?tpid=PlmEar4jbFSTzpgd 1X4SQ==&mrk=rUprq9lCZKSrb8cDYUJ/cw==&rnk=DH0VS9YBniiJ3NpFNWvU5Q== 16/18 Answer: A A ) B ) C ) D ) Report Question and Gain Credits
Answer Explanation : For controlling the load the minimum value of firing angle = Load phase angle
Firing angle for which output voltage is uncontrollable
19 An SCR having a turn ON time of 5 sec, latching current of 50 mA and holding current of 40 mA is triggered by a short duration pulse and is used in the circuit shown in figure. The minimum pulse width required to turn the SCR on will be Answer: B A ) 251 sec
B ) 150 sec C ) 100 sec D ) 5 sec Report Question and Gain Credits
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20 A single-phase half controlled converter shown in the figure feeding power to highly inductive load. The converter is operating at a firing angle of . If the firing pulses are suddenly removed the steady state voltage ( ) waveform of the converter will become Answer: A A ) B ) 12/18/13 Key Paper >> www.gateiespsu.com/Exam/KeyPaper.aspx?tpid=PlmEar4jbFSTzpgd 1X4SQ==&mrk=rUprq9lCZKSrb8cDYUJ/cw==&rnk=DH0VS9YBniiJ3NpFNWvU5Q== 18/18 C ) D ) Report Question and Gain Credits
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