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NPTEL

Course - Advance Power Electronics and Control


Instructor- Dr. Avik Bhattacharya
Assignment-7, Week-7

1. Which of the following statements about Matrix converter is true?


a. It is used to convert AC to AC for amplitude only
b. It is used to convert AC to AC for both amplitude and frequency
c. It can be used to convert DC to AC for amplitude and frequency
d. It can be used to convert AC to DC.

Explanation - Matrix converters are power electronic devices that convert an AC input voltage
directly to an AC output voltage with different amplitude and frequency without the need for an
intermediate DC link.

2. Which component is NOT typically found in an indirect matrix converter?


a. Rectifier stage
b. Inverter stage
c. DC link capacitor
d. Isolation transformer

Explanation – doesn’t require isolation transformer.


3. Which of the following topologies is most suitable for applications requiring modularity
and scalability?
a. A. Diode-clamped multilevel inverter
b. Flying capacitor multilevel inverter
c. Cascaded H-bridge multilevel inverter
d. Single-phase inverter
4. A single-phase full-wave AC voltage controller in has a resistive load of R = 10 Ω and the input
voltage is Vs = 120 V (rms), 60 Hz. The delay angles of both the thyristors are equal: α1 = α2 = α =
π/2. Determine the rms output voltage Vo,
a. 54.85
b. 84.85
c. 90.65
d. 105.45

Explanation – where vs= √2 Vs sin (wt)


5. In Space Vector Modulation (SVM), why are zero vectors used in the switching sequence?

a) To reduce the current ripple


b) To minimize the switching frequency
c) To center the reference vector within a sector
d) To balance the DC link voltage

Explanation - Zero vectors in SVM are used to center the reference vector within a sector. By
applying zero vectors, the average position of the reference vector is maintained closer to the
desired location, allowing for better control of the output voltage and reducing harmonics.

6. What is the maximum achievable modulation index in Space Vector Modulation (SVM) for a
three-phase inverter without overmodulation?
a) 0.707
b) 0.866
c) 1.0
d) 1.155

Explanation - The maximum achievable modulation index in SVM for a three-phase inverter without
entering the overmodulation region is 0.866. This is due to the way SVM maximizes the DC bus
utilization, making the maximum output voltage higher than what can be achieved using traditional
sinusoidal PWM.

7. What is the primary reason for using Space Vector Modulation (SVM) in three-phase inverters?
a) Simplification of control algorithms
b) Reduction in switching losses
c) Maximization of the DC bus voltage utilization
d) Increased number of switch transitions

Explanation - Space Vector Modulation (SVM) is used primarily because it maximises the utilization
of the DC bus voltage. Unlike Sinusoidal PWM (SPWM), which uses a modulation index of up to 1,
SVM can achieve a modulation index of approximately 0.866, allowing the inverter to produce a
higher output voltage (about 15% more) for the same DC bus voltage.

8. What is a significant advantage of Direct Matrix Converters compared to traditional AC-DC-AC


converters?
a) Simpler control strategy
b) Higher input power factor
c) Reduced switching losses
d) Smaller size due to the absence of bulky energy storage components

Explanation - Direct Matrix Converters do not require bulky energy storage components like
capacitors or inductors that are typically used in traditional AC-DC-AC converters. This results in a
more compact and potentially lighter system

9. What is the advantage of using an Indirect Matrix Converter over a Direct Matrix
Converter?

a) Simpler switching scheme


b) Higher efficiency
c) Capability to independently control input current and output voltage
d) Reduced harmonic distortion

Explanation - The decoupled nature of the rectifier and inverter stages in an Indirect Matrix
Converter allows for independent control of the input current and the output voltage, offering
more flexibility in power conversion and control compared to Direct Matrix Converters.

10. In a Z-Source Converter, what is the purpose of the shoot-through state?

a) To prevent short circuits


b) To reduce harmonic distortion
c) To boost the output voltage
d) To increase the switching frequency
Explanation - The shoot-through state in a Z-Source Converter allows both switches in a leg
of the converter to be turned on simultaneously, which would normally cause a short circuit
in traditional converters. However, in a Z-Source Converter, this state is used to charge the
impedance network and boost the output voltage.

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