KERALA UNIVERSITY Class 8 power semiconductor drives Question Paper 2008

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Sample Questions

Draw the torque-speed characteristics of an induction motor drive and mark the region of operation clearly. What are the different speed control methods of induction motors?
List the three different component of load torque and define them.
With the help of neat schematics give the classification of DC drives.
Distinguish between controlled and uncontrolled rectifiers. List different control strategies for electric drives and describe them.
What is the principle of operation of cycloconverters? Discuss circulating mode cycloconverters and blocking mode cycloconverters.