Quiz #1 ELEC4231 POWER ELECTRONICS

Tuesday October 22, 2013 at 2pm

Maximum marks = 5

Name:______________________________ ID #_________________________________
Direction: Answer all questions. Erasures are not allowed. 1. A single-phase converter with two commutated thyristors can control average value of its output voltage by varying the its conduction time or firing angle is ______________ (1 mark) 2. (True of False) SCR and TRIAC are power semiconductor devices with bipolar voltage-withstanding capabilities. _________ (1 mark) 3. Calculate the rms value of the output voltage Vo for the circuit shown below. Assume firing angle at

a=

; R = 100 ohms and Vm= 24 volts and frequency=50 Hz. (2 marks)

Vs = Vm sin wt

4. Give the types of power semiconductor devices. (1 mark)