Power Electronics Question and Answers – 3P-Diode Rectifiers-2 and Answers

Power Electronics Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) on “Three-Phase Rectifiers-2”.

1. A step-down delta-star transformer, with per-phase turns ratio of 5 is fed from a 3-phase 1100 V, 50 Hz source. The secondary of this transformer is connected through a 3-pulse type rectifier, which is feeding feeding an R load. Find the average value of output voltage.
A. 220 V
B. 257 V
C. 1100/√3 V
D. 206 V
Answer: B
Clarification:
Vph = 1100/5 = 220 V (Transformer ratio = 5)
Vmp = √2 x 220 V
Vo = 3√3/2π x Vmp = (√2 x √3 x 3 x 220)/(2 x π).

2. The circuit shown below is that of a

A. 3-phase, 6-pulse, diode rectifier
B. 3-phase, 6-pulse, diode inverter
C. 3-phase, 3-pulse, diode rectifier
D. 3-phase, 3-pulse, diode inverter
Answer: A
Clarification: A 3-phase, 6-pulse rectifier consists of 6 diodes connected in 3 legs. Two diodes conduct at a time.

3. A step-down delta-star transformer, with per-phase turns ratio of 5 is fed from a 3-phase 1100 V source. The secondary of this transformer is connected through a 3-pulse type rectifier, which is feeding an R load.
The power delivered to the load is 6839.3 Watts.
The maximum value of the load current is √2 x 22 A.
Fin, the rms value of output voltage Vo (rms)
A. 257.3 V
B. 220 V
C. 261.52 V
D. 248.32 V
Answer: C
Clarification: Power delivered to the load (PdC. = Vo(rms)²/R (i)
Imp = Vmp/R
Therefore, R = Vmp/Imp = (1100 x √2)/(5 x √2 x 22) = 10 Ω
Put R in equation (i) & find the required R.M.S voltage.

4. From the diode rectifier circuit shown below, with phase sequence R-Y-B, diodes D3 & D5 conduct when

A. R is the most positive & B is the most negative
B. R is the most positive & Y is the most negative
C. R is the most negative & B is the most positive
D. R is the most negative & Y is the most positive
Answer: B
Clarification: Which diode will conduct depends on where is it in connected? as in in which phase?. D3’s anode is connected to the R phase, hence it will turn on when R is the most positive.

5. From the diode rectifier circuit shown below, with phase sequence R-Y-B, from ωt = 150° to 270°

A. D1
B. D2
C. D3
D. None of the diodes conduct
Answer: B
Clarification: Construct the phase voltage waveforms on a graph. At 150 degree, D2 is forward biased while the other positive group diodes i.e. D2 and D3 remain reserved biased.

6. A 3-phase 6-pulse diode rectifier is shown below with phase sequence R-Y-B. The negative group of diodes (D4, D5, D6) conduct in sequence (from ωt = 0°)

A. D4-D5-D6
B. D5-D6-D4
C. D6-D5-D4
D. D6-D4-D5
Answer: B
Clarification: The conduction sequence always depends on the phase sequence, which diode is conducting will depend upon which phase voltage is active at that moment.

7. For a 3-phase 6-pulse diode rectifier, has Vml as the maximum line voltage value on R load. The peak current through each diode is
A. Vml/2R
B. 2Vml/R
C. Vml/R
D. Insufficient Data
Answer: C
Clarification: Two diodes conduct at a time, constructing the equivalent circuit with supply, R & replacing the conducting diodes by S.C & non-conducting as O.C, the required value can be found out.

8. A 3-phase bridge rectifier, has the average output voltage as 286.48 V. Find the maximum value of line voltage
A. 100 V
B. 200 V
C. 300 V
D. 400 V
Answer: C
Clarification: Vo = 3Vml/π
Vml = (π x Vo)/3 = 300 V.

9. A 3-phase bridge rectifier charges a 240 V battery. The rectifier is given a 3-phase, 230 V supply. The current limiting resistance in series with the battery is of 8 Ω.
Find the average value of battery charging current.
A. 12.56 A
B. 8.82 A
C. 9.69 A
D. 6.54 A
Answer: B
Clarification: Vo = (3√2 x 230)/π = 310.56 V
Draw the battery charging circuit,
Vo = E + (Io x R)
Io = (Vo – E)/R = (310.56 – 240)/8.

10. A 3-phase bridge rectifier charges a 240-V battery. The rectifier is given a 3-phase 230 V supply. The current limiting resistance in series with the battery is 8 Ω.
Find the power delivered to the battery (PdC..
A. Pdc = 2000 W
B. Pdc = 1226 W
C. Pdc = 2356 W
D. Pdc = 2116 W
Answer: D
Clarification: Vo = (3√2 x 230)/π = 310.56 V
Draw the battery charging circuit,
Vo = E + (Io x R)
Io = (Vo – E)/R = (310.56 – 240)/8 = 8.82A
Pdc = 240 x 8.82 = 2116 W.