DHANALAKSHMISRINIVASANINSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

SAMAYAPURAM, TRICHY
CYCLE TEST - 1
DEPARTMENTOFELCTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
EE6601 / SOLID STATE DRIVES
Year & Semester: III/VI Date: 15.3.2021
Duration: 1 Hour 30 Min Total Marks: 50
Answer ALL
Questions
Part A: 10X2=20Marks

1 What is meant by electric drive? 2 CO1 K1

2 Write down the fundamental torque equation of motor load system? 2 CO1 K1
3 What are the functions of power modulator? 2 CO1 K1
4 Write down the components of load torque? 2 CO1 K1
5 Define four quadrant operations. 2 CO1 K1
6 List out cause’s of poor input power factor in phase controlled dc drive? 2 CO2 K1
7 What are the various control strategies for varying duty cycle of the chopper? 2 CO2 K1
8 Mention the various functions of a freewheeling diode in a phase controlled 2 CO2 K1
Rectifier?
9 Write the advantages of dc chopper drives. 2 CO2 K1
10 Explain whether discontinuous conduction will occur in the operation of 2 CO2 K2
chopper fed dc drive?

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