PE Assignment-2
PE Assignment-2
1. Explain the operation of Single Phase half controlled rectifier with RL-load with neat sketches in
continuous current mode.
2. Explain with neat sketches the operation of single phase half controlled rectifier with RLE-load.
3. Explain the operation of Single Phase fully controlled bridge type rectifier with R-load and
derive the expression for average output voltage.
4. Explain the circulating & non-circulating current mode of operation of Single Phase dual
converter with associated circuits.
5. A single phase full converter supplies a load consisting of R, L and E. The inductance is large
and output current is constant. Assume the SCR to be ideal with following data: RMS supply
voltage = 220 V, load resistance = 0.5 Ω, output current is 10 A. Determine (i) firing angle if E=
135, E= –145 V (ii) which source is supplying power in E = 135 and E = –145?
6. A single phase semi converter is delivering power to RLE load with R= 5Ω, L= 10 mH and E =
80 V. The ac source voltage is 230 V, 50 Hz. For continuous conduction, find the average value
of output current for a firing angle of 50. If one of the SCR is damaged and open circuited find
the new value of average output current on the assumption to continuous conduction. Also sketch
the output voltage and current waveforms?
1. Explain the operation of three phase fully controlled six pulse bridge type rectifier with
associated waveforms. Derive the expression for average output voltage.
2. Explain, with neat sketches, the operation of three phase half wave converter with R-load.
3. With neat sketch explain Single phase AC voltage controller for R-load. Derive RMS load
voltage and current.
4. Explain about three phase AC voltage controller for R-load with necessary circuits and
waveforms.
5. Explain the working of a single phase cyclo-converter for R-load of frequency fo=1/4 fs
6. Explain the working of a single phase cyclo-converter for RL-load of frequency fo=1/6 fs with
continuous conduction mode.
7. A Three phase fully controlled bridge converter is connected to a supply voltage of 230 V per
phase and frequency of 50 Hz. The source inductance is 3 mH. The load current on dc side is
constant at 15 A. If load consists of a dc source voltage of 400 V having an internal resistance of
1 Ω. Find the firing angle and overlap angle.