Power Electronics Questions and Answers – Thyristor Protection

This set of Power Electronics Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Thyristor Protection”.

1. di/dt protection is provided to the thryistor by
a) connecting an inductor in parallel across the load
b) connecting an inductor in series with the load
c) connecting an inductor in parallel across the gate terminal
d) connecting an inductor in series with the gate
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Answer: b
Explanation: By placing the di/dt inductor (L) in series with the load, the change in the anode current can be limited to a small value.

2. The local hot spot formation in the cross-section of the SCR is avoided by
a) reducing the junction temperature
b) applying gate current nearer to the maximum gate current
c) using only R loads
d) proper mounting of the SCR on heat sink
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Answer: b
Explanation: Applying the higher gate current spreads the ions quickly and avoids hotspot formation.

3. The dv/dt protection is provided in order to
a) limit the power loss
b) reduce the junction temperature
c) avoid accidental turn-on of the device
d) avoiding sudden large voltage across the load
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Answer: c
Explanation: Accidentally some voltage spike or noise may occur in the vicinity of the device, if the magnitude is large enough it may turn on the SCR.
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4. dv/dt protection is provided to the SCR by
a) connecting a capacitor in parallel with the load
b) connecting an inductor in series with the load
c) connecting a capacitor & resister in parallel with the device
d) connecting an inductor & resister in parallel with the device
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Answer: c
Explanation: Snubber circuit R-C in parallel with SCR is connected for dv/dt protection.

5. Figure below shows SCR having dv/dt and di/dt protection, when the switch(shown in green) is closed the current through Rl =
The current through Rl is I(1 – e-t/τ) for SCR having dv/dt & di/dt protection
a) I(1 – e-t/τ)
b) I(1 + e-t/τ)
c) I(1 – et/τ)
d) I(1 + e-t/τ)
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Answer: a
Explanation: As soon as the switch is closed, C acts like a S.C & the voltage equation gives
Vs = (Rs + Rl) I + L di/dt
Solve the above D.E.
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6. The effect of over-voltages on SCR are minimized by using
a) RL circuits
b) Circuit breakers
c) Varistors
d) di/dt inductor
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Answer: c
Explanation: Varistors are non-linear voltage clamping devices, RC circuits across the loads can also be used.

7. Over-current protection in SCRs is achieved through the use of
a) Varistors
b) Snubber Circuits
c) F.A.C.L.F & C.B.
d) Zener diodes
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Answer: c
Explanation: FACLF stands for Fast Acting Current Limiting Fuse.
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8. False triggering of the SCRs by varying flux & noise is avoided by using
a) F.A.C.L.F & C.B
b) Shielded cables & twisted gate leads
c) Snubber circuits
d) di/dt inductor in series with the gate terminal
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Answer: b
Explanation: Shielded cables provide isolation from outside noise.

9. The thyristor has the following specifications
Vs = 400 V
(di/dt)max = 25 A/μsec
Find the value of L
The current through Rl is I(1 – e-t/τ) for SCR having dv/dt & di/dt protection
a) 8 μH
b) 80 μH
c) 16 μH
d) 160 μH
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Answer: c
Explanation: As soon as the switch is closed, C acts like a S.C & the voltage equation gives,
Vs = (Rs + Rl) I + L di/dt
Solve the above D.E.
di/dt = Vs/L e-t/τ
di/dt is maximum at t = 0, substitute the above given values & find L
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10. Thyristors are used in electronic crowbar protection circuits because it possesses
a) high surge current capabilities
b) high amp 2-sec rating
c) less switching losses
d) voltage clamping properties
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Answer: a
Explanation: Crowbar protection circuits have high surge current capabilities.

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