Four thyristors each rated at 200 V are connected in series, and the string operates at 600 V. What is the string’s derating factor?
Correct answer B. 0.25
Explanation
String efficiency = 600/(4 × 200) = 0.75, and derating factor = 1 − string efficiency = 1 − 0.75 = 0.25.
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