Power Electronics and Drives: DC Motor Drive Applications

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What is the percentage of electrical consumption saved by an inverter air conditioner compared to a non-inverter?

25%

55%

44% (correct)

68%

Which of the following is NOT a power converter application?

Medical equipment (correct)

Motor drives

Electric power transmission

Heating and lighting control

What type of lighting system can save up to 68% of energy compared to traditional lighting systems?

Fluorescent lamp ballasts

Halogen lights

LED lights (correct)

Incandescent lights

Which of the following devices uses a power converter to provide a stable output voltage?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the main application of power converters in electric vehicles?

Motor drives Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a power converter in an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system?

To regulate the output voltage Signup and view all the answers

What type of power supply is used to provide continuous power to critical loads during main power supply failures?

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Signup and view all the answers

In DC motor drives, what is the purpose of the armature constant (K)?

To determine the motor's electromotive force (EMF) Signup and view all the answers

What type of motor is commonly used in hybrid/electric vehicles?

Permanent Magnet DC Motor Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a UPS in medical equipment and hospitals?

To provide backup power during power outages Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the motor speed (ω) in a Separately Excited DC Motor when the load torque (Td) changes?

The motor speed decreases with increasing load torque Signup and view all the answers

What is a common application of power converters in financial institutions?

Banks and financial tech companies Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of Ia2 in terms of Ia1 and flux values?

Ia2 = Ia1 × φ2 / φ1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the type of drives that uses controlled rectifiers or choppers?

DC motor drives Signup and view all the answers

For a single-phase full-wave converter drive, what is the expression for Va?

Va = 2Vmax × cos(α) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a full-wave converter in a DC motor drive?

To control the motor speed Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for a single-phase half-wave converter drive?

SCR conducts up to 180° Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of the constant load torque mentioned in the example?

Nm Signup and view all the answers