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How do you test an SCR?
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How do you test an SCR?
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In a 3-phase converter circuit during commutation when one SCR in one phase is turned on to turn-off an SCR
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In a 3-phase converter circuit during commutation when one SCR in one phase is turned on to turn-off an SCR in another phase, results in voltage notching
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i) It is turned-off by negative gate pulse. ii) No commutation circuit required, reducing the cost, size, weight and volume of the circuit. iii) As commutation choke is not used, the associated acoustic ... turn off time permits high switching frequency. v) It has higher di/dt rating at turn-off.
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If a 5-bus test system contains 6 transmission lines and one transformer, how many non- zero elements are
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If a 5-bus test system contains 6 transmission lines and one transformer, 19 non-zero elements are there in the system Y-bus.
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An SCR without any external connections is considered as
An SCR without any external connections is considered as (A) two diodes in series (B) three diodes in series (C) two n-p-n transistors in series (D) two p-n-p transistors in series
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An SCR without any external connections is considered as three diodes in series
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Draw the circuit diagram of battery charger using SCR and explain it’s working.
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Battery charger circuit using SCR: The figure shows the battery charger circuit using SCR. A 12V discharged battery is connected in the circuit and switch SW is closed. The singlephase 230V ... not fired. In this way, after full charging, further charging is automatically stopped.
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Explain the thermal triggering method of SCR. Enlist different triggering methods of SCR.
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Types of Triggering: 1) Forward voltage triggering 2) Thermal triggering (Temperature triggering) 3) Radiation triggering (Light triggering) 4) dv/dt triggering 5) Gate triggering ... generated leakage current increases. This current gets multiplied internally and thyristor is turned on.
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Explain working of AC circuit breaker using SCR with circuit diagram.
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AC Circuit Breaker: The circuit configuration of static AC circuit breaker using SCR is shown in the figure. When switch S' is closed, the SCRs T1 and T2 are fired in positive ... to non-availability of gate current. Thus the maximum time delay for breaking the circuit is one half-cycle.
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(i) Latching current: It is the minimum anode current required to maintain the SCR in the conduction state just after turn-on and the gate signal has been removed. (ii) Holding current: It is the minimum anode current required to hold the conducting SCR in the ON state.
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Draw construction of SCR using two transistor model. Explain its operation.
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SCR is more utilized as compared to Triac because it is
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SCR is more utilized as compared to Triac because it is available with higher ratings
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The no-load speed of a single-phase SCR bridge converter fed separately excited dc motor operating at a
The no-load speed of a single-phase SCR bridge converter fed separately excited dc motor operating at a firing delay angle, α and flux, Φ (A) directly proportional to α and Φ (B) inversely proportional to α and Φ (C) directly proportional to α and inversely proportional to Φ (D) directly proportional to Φ and inversely proportional to α
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A 230 V, 50 Hz phase controlled single-phase full-controlled SCR bridge converter draws 15 A constant dc
A 230 V, 50 Hz phase controlled single-phase full-controlled SCR bridge converter draws 15 A constant dc current. If the source inductance is 3 mH, the drop in dc output voltage is (A) 4.5 V (B) 6.75 V (C) 9 V (D) 13.5 V
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A 230 V, 50 Hz phase controlled single-phase full-controlled SCR bridge converter draws 15 A constant dc current. If the source inductance is 3 mH, the drop in dc output voltage is 9 V
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In a 230 V, 50 Hz single-phase SCR bridge converter operating at a firing delay angle, α and with large R-L load,
In a 230 V, 50 Hz single-phase SCR bridge converter operating at a firing delay angle, α and with large R-L load, the input source current is (A) sinusoidal current (B) constant dc current (C) continuous rectangular pulses (D) alternating rectangular pulses
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In a 230 V, 50 Hz single-phase SCR bridge converter operating at a firing delay angle, α and with large R-L load, the input source current is alternating rectangular pulses
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Why SCR is called as thyristor?
Why SCR is called as thyristor?
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Is a SCR a thyristor?
Is a SCR a thyristor?
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Yes, SCR is a thyristor. Thyristor is the family and SCR is the member of that family but SCR is universally known as thyristor.
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Is SCR unidirectional switch?
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Yes, SCR is a unidirectional switch.
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SCR turned off when the anode current falls below?
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SCR turned off when the anode current falls below holding current.
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What is holding current and latching current in SCR ?
What is holding current and latching current in SCR? Draw the gate characteristics of an SCR and explain the characteristics. What are the different signals which can be used for turning on SCR by gate control? compare them.
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(i) Holding Current: Holding current is defined as the minimum anode current required to maintain conducting SCR in the on-state. (ii) Latching Current: Latching current is defined as the ... the on-state immediately after the SCR has been turned on and the gate signal has been removed.
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What is the use of SCR?
What is the use of SCR?
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SCR are use in lamp dimming, power regulators, motor control, rectifications of high power AC, control of welding machines and also use as switch these are some uses of silicon controlled rectifier.
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Polarity Test of Transformer
Polarity Test of Transformer
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Explain the procedure to perform Short Circuit test on single phase transformer with circuit diagram.
Explain the procedure to perform Short Circuit test on single phase transformer with circuit diagram.
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to
perform
short
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With the help of neat diagram, describe the procedure to carry out phasing out test on a 3 phase transformer. Also state the purpose of conducting this test on 3 phase transformer.
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i) This test is carried out on 3-ph transformer to identify primary & secondary winding belonging to the same phase. ii) As shown in fig above all primary & secondary phases ... of this test is to check the respective phases of primary & secondary windings in 3-ph transformer
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Explain the open delta (delta-delta) test on transformer.
Explain the open delta (delta-delta) test on transformer.
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DC motor brake test numerical
DC motor brake test numerical
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Brake test on DC series motor
Brake test on DC series motor
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Explain the need and steps to conduct the reduced voltage running up test on the three phase induction motor.
Explain the need and steps to conduct the reduced voltage running up test on the three phase induction motor.
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need
and
steps
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reduced
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Why phasing out and polarity test is carried out on three phase transformer?
Why phasing out and polarity test is carried out on three phase transformer?
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The phasing out test is carried out to identify the windings (primary and secondary) of corresponding phase of the three phase transformer. The polarity test is carried out to identify the ... identical polarity of the primary and secondary windings of each phase of the three phase transformer.
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Jul 22, 2019
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What is test bench? Write its applications
What is test bench? Write its applications
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Test Bench: A test bench is used to verify the functionality of the design. We need to stimulate our designs in order to test their functionality. Stimulus in a real system is from an ... the entity under test and to collect output responses. 6. To compare output responses with expected values.
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Mar 21, 2018
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Murray loop test can be used for location of?
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Murray loop test can be used for location of both the ground fault and the short-circuit fault.
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Mar 20, 2018
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Hopkinson's test on D.C. machines is conducted at?
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Hopkinson's test on D.C. machines is conducted at full-load.
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test
dc
machines
conducted
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Mar 20, 2018
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The duration of sudden short-circuit test on a synchronous motor is usually about?
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The duration of sudden short-circuit test on a synchronous motor is usually about one second.
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Mar 19, 2018
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During open circuit test of a transformer?
During open circuit test of a transformer?
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During open circuit test of a transformer primary is supplied rated voltage.
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Mar 19, 2018
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Short circuit test on transformers is conducted to determine?
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Short circuit test on transformers is conducted to determine copper losses.
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circuit
test
transformers
conducted
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Mar 19, 2018
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A no-load test is performed on a transformer to determine?
A no-load test is performed on a transformer to determine?
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A no-load test is performed on a transformer to determine magnetizing current and loss.
no-load
test
transformer
determine
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Mar 19, 2018
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Sumpner's test is conducted on transformer to determine?
Sumpner's test is conducted on transformer to determine?
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Sumpner's test is conducted on transformer to determine temprature.
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transformer
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Mar 10, 2018
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Why high voltage test is done?
Why high voltage test is done?
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test
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What is a high voltage test?
What is a high voltage test?
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