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NPTEL

Course - Advance Power Electronics and Control


Instructor- Dr. Avik Bhattacharya
Assignment-8, Week-8

1. The transfer function approach is applicable to:


a) Only linear-time invariant systems
b) Linear-time invariant as well as time-varying system
c) Linear as well as non-linear system
d) All system
Explanation - Transfer functions are defined for linear time-invariant (LTI) systems, where
they provide a relationship between the input and output in the frequency domain.

2. Which component is commonly used for isolation in gate drivers?


a. Optocoupler
b. Transformer
c. Inductor
d. Resistor
3. What purpose does the DC link capacitor in a UPQC serve?

a) To store energy for reactive power compensation


b) To filter out harmonics
c) To stabilise the voltage between the series and shunt inverters
d) To improve efficiency

Explanation - the DC link capacitor in a UPQC serves to stabilise the voltage between the
series and shunt inverters.

4. Voltage swell is defined as:

a) A temporary drop in voltage


b) A temporary rise in voltage
c) A permanent drop in voltage
d) A permanent rise in voltage

5. The eigenvalues of the matrix A in the state-space representation correspond to:

a) The system's zeros


b) The system's poles
c) The system's inputs
d) The system's outputs

Answer: b) The system's poles

6. In Sliding Mode Control, chattering refers to:

a) Smooth control action


b) High-frequency oscillations due to rapid switching
c) A phase shift in the control signal
d) A delay in the system response

Explanation - Chattering in Sliding Mode Control (SMC) refers to the undesirable high-
frequency oscillations that occur due to the rapid switching of the control input. This is a
direct consequence of the discontinuous nature of the sliding mode control law. While
chattering can improve robustness to disturbances and uncertainties, it can also lead to wear
and tear on mechanical components, noise, and reduced system performance.

7. Which of the following is true about Sliding Mode Control?

a) It is less effective in the presence of model uncertainties.


b) It can handle non-linearities and uncertainties effectively.
c) It is only applicable to discrete-time systems.
d) It is based on a fixed control law without switching.

Explanation - Sliding Mode Control (SMC) is a nonlinear control method that is particularly
effective in handling nonlinearities and uncertainties in the system.Its robustness to
disturbances and parameter variations is one of its key advantages. Here's a breakdown of
the other options:

• a) It is less effective in the presence of model uncertainties: This is incorrect. SMC


is designed to be robust to model uncertainties.
• c) It is only applicable to discrete-time systems: While SMC can be applied to
discrete-time systems, it is also applicable to continuous-time systems.
• d) It is based on a fixed control law without switching: This is incorrect. SMC is
characterized by its discontinuous control law, which switches between different
control modes based on the system state.

8. Active filters for power quality improvement can be configured to:

a) Only filter harmonics at a fixed frequency


b) Adapt to varying levels of harmonics in real-time
c) Work without any feedback mechanism
d) Reduce power factor to zero

Explanation - Active filters are designed to dynamically adjust their output to compensate for
varying levels of harmonics in the power system.This is achieved through a feedback control
system that continuously monitors the harmonic content of the current or voltage and adjusts
the filter's output accordingly

9. Which of the following components are NOT typically part of a passive filter for
power quality?

a) Resistors
b) Capacitors
c) Inductors
d) Operational amplifier
10. Which of the following is an advantage of using active filters over passive filters for
power quality?

a) Simplicity of design
b) Ability to compensate for both current and voltage harmonics
c) No need for an external power supply
d) Low initial cost

Explanation - This is the primary advantage of active filters over passive filters. Active filters can be
configured to compensate for both current and voltage harmonics, making them more versatile and
effective in improving power quality

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