Question

For the type-B chopper shown below

(a) during Ton, Vo = 0 and L stores energy

(b) during Ton, Vo is not 0 and L stores energy

(c) during Ton, Vo = 0 and L releases energy

(d) during Ton, Vo is not 0 and L releases energy

I had been asked this question in a national level competition.

This interesting question is from Choppers-5 topic in section Choppers of Power Electronics

Answer 1

Correct option is (a) during Ton, Vo = 0 and L stores energy

The explanation is: During Ton, SW is on and vo = 0 as the switch S.C’s the load. E drives current through L and charges it.