Q.1) 1. A single phase one pulse diode rectifier is feeding on an RL load with freewheeling diode across the load.

For a conduction angle , state the conduction period for the main diode and the freewheeling diode. your statement. 3. 4. What is the use of a Metal Oxide Varistor (MOV)? What is the importance of Transformer Utilization Factor (TUF)? The turn-on process of a Thyristor is categorised as occur? . When does the maximum power loss

2. Is the Gate characteristic of a Thyristor a straight line passing through the origin? If not, then justify

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Short answer questions (3+2=5 marks) Q.2)

1. Draw and explain with relevant waveforms for the mid-point diode rectifier and obtain the expressions
for average output voltage, average output current, rms value of average output voltage.

2. Explain with the help of the Gate characteristics of a Thyristor, the selection of operating point and the
choice of gate circuit parameters. Discuss also how turn-on time and jitter can be minimised. Long answer questions (1x5=5 marks) Q.3) Derive the performance parameters of a single phase half wave diode rectifier feeding a resistive load.