A thyristor string is formed in series and parallel connections. The thyristors used have voltage and current ratings 2 KV and 1.5 KA and the ratings of string are 10 KV and 6 KA connections. How many thyristors in total are required?

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A thyristor string is formed in series and
parallel connections. The thyristors used
have voltage and current ratings 2 KV and
1.5 KA and the ratings of string are 10 KV
and 6 KA connections. How many thyristors
in total are required?
Transcribed Image Text:A thyristor string is formed in series and parallel connections. The thyristors used have voltage and current ratings 2 KV and 1.5 KA and the ratings of string are 10 KV and 6 KA connections. How many thyristors in total are required?
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