1
GATE EE 1999
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
A $$PWM$$ switching scheme is used with a three phase inverter to
A
Reduce the total harmonic distortion with modest filtering
B
Minimize the load on the $$DC$$ side
C
Increase the life of the batteries
D
Reduce low order harmonics and increase high order harmonics
2
GATE EE 1999
Subjective
+5
-0
A three phase diode bridge is used to provide rectified output from a $$400V,$$ $$50$$ $$Hz,$$ $$3$$- phase supply to a $$R$$ $$-$$ $$L$$ load with $$10\,\,\Omega $$ resistance and $$300$$ $$mH$$ inductance.
Determine the
(a)$$DC$$ level of the output voltage
(b) $$RMS$$ value of the diode current
(c) $$RMS$$ value of the source current, and
(d) Apparent power drawn from the mains
3
GATE EE 1999
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
An overhead line having a surge impedance of $$400$$$$\Omega $$ is connected in series with an underground cable having a surge impedance of $$100$$$$\Omega $$. If a surge of $$50$$ $$kV$$ travels from the line end towards the cable junctions, the value of the transmitted voltage wave at the junction is
A
$$30$$ kV
B
$$20$$ kV
C
$$80$$ kV
D
$$-30$$ kV
4
GATE EE 1999
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
Corona losses are minimized when
A
Conductor size is reduced.
B
Smooth conductor is reduced.
C
Sharp points are provided in the line hardware.
D
Current density in conductors is reduced.
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