Save trees use e-Question Paper Go green DOWNLOAD THIS FREE AT www.vturesource.com e (PCLT w Fourth Semester B.E. Degree Examination, June/July 08 Power Electronics ime: 3 hrs. Mi Note: Answer any FIVE questions choosing at least TWOlguesti from each part Part A 1a. List the different types of power electronic cirevits and conygh@ipciccull} and. their applications. (06 Marks) b, Plot the input and output characteristics of any four power semic 1r dBvices. “os Marka) €. What are the advantages of static power converters? Mentigfftne effects of such static power converters. (06 Marks) 2. a. Explain how antisaturation base control improves C@lgwitel performance of a BIT. (we marks) jimes of a power MOSFET. (07 Marks) c. A transistor switch of figure Q2 (c) has Bin 40. Calculate i) The value of Ry that results in saturation with an overdiy 4i) The forced fh, and iit) The power loss in the BUT. (07 Marks) With the help of switching waveforms explain the sy Fig. Q2 (0) 3a Explain pte BB peration of an SCR using two wansistor model (06 Marks ‘b. What is rolection of thyristors? Explain how thyristors are protected against high go anhjeh (07 Marks) e. Sketch ie V1 characteristics of an SCR and explain i) Latehing current jolding current and ili) Break over voltage. (07 Marks) the process of thyristor commutation and differentiate between i) Natural and ymmutation. ii) Self and impulse commutation. (12 Marks resonant pulse commutation circuit has a capacitance C = 30 pF and 1.= 4 wH. ‘The I capacitor voltage is V,=200V. Determine the circuit turn off time for the load current | =2S0A cos Maras) BRANCHES | ALL SEMESTERS | NOTES | QUESTON PAPERS | LAB MANUALS A Vturesource Go Green initiativeGo green Save trees use e-Question Paper com DOWNLOAD THIS FREE AT www.vturesource, 061 PartB ON OF nt’ eforms oF gating pulses and output voltage, off speration of 1- ON-OFF type ac voltage controller, Derive on expression f a & With neccessary waveforms explain the operation of 1-6 full wave onirotigg with inductive load. Derive expressions for rms output voltage and me Output cient. (14)fterks © + Explain the working of 1-4 semi converter with the help of waveforms for resistive load and inductive loads, (Wo Mtarts Mit circuit diagram, explain the operation of 434 ful conver Toad current, sane, input to this cireuit is 34, $0 He, ac supply, determina ing gee, a, for the SGRS to obtain an output average de voltage of 50% €) this output voltage is 270 volts, calculate ac supply line to line rms sone (10 Marks) 7 & Explain in detail how choppers are clasified, (10 Marks) A chopper is feeding an R-L load as shown in the Q7 (b), V, =220V, R=Sa, [75 mH, {= 1 kHz, 6=0.Sand E= 0 volts C ') Minimum instantaneous toad current, 1, Peek instantaneous load current I... Maximum peek to peek load ripple Average value of load current. rms load current tens) vi) Effective input resistance R,. vil) tms chopper current, Iie. ao Macks) “ { Fig. Q7(b) Sa. With necessary WiReforms explain the operation of a single phase half bridge inverter. (10 Marks) > Draw We cic diagram of a three phase bridge inverter with ¥ connected resistive load. shee Signals and line to line output voltages for 180" conduction operation, CO Marks) NUALS. BRANCHES | ALL SEMESTERS | NOTES | QUESTON PAPERS | LAB MAI A Vturesource Go Green initiativeSave trees use e-Question Paper Go green DOWNLOAD THIS FREE AT www.vturesource.com sx 06EC73 ‘Seventh Semester B.E. Degree Examination, Dec.09/Jan.10 Power Electronics ‘omar at cit diagram and wave forms explain the working of a single phase fully converter with inductive Toad and continous load cument aso derive the or average Outpt volage and ms ouput volge. Gmans) 1. Give te comparison betwen circulating and non cieulatingcuet modes deal conver. ‘wits the use of fee wheeling diode ina converter circuit? (3 mtere) Tet? “Time: 3 be Max. ‘Note: Answer any FIVE full questions, selecting ar east TIVO questions from each part. PART-A 1a. Expiin the contol chancternics of SCR and GTO wit circuit diagrams and waveforms i of conta signa and output volage ‘on dp tb Explinin bt the different types of power electronic converter vie ‘ppc of input supply sven and elated ouipt in cach case, Also il ections g nea cam Ma) J Sith ety ta or snr) G2 a Compare an SCR with BIT osm B27 & Sort Seotcing crit shown in Fig. 20) caeulate A 3) The fored of transistor is “The minimum ODF ifthe manufacture specified fis + ‘The power less Pr of he ransaor womens) ‘ Voce OO, Van 5V, Ry 08 0: Re 120; Venn NOK. VM = 15, au u c if \e Vee Hi FE. whats the need for isolion font is? Disouss the diferent methods of q poviding ication of ete eve : as GE 2 + coin tenm on oe fing vcr slo st iv i _ WU rasisiorpartmeters esr ro. Aifcorertlopeg ee a ly ‘Show that without the resistance R. the thyristor il | num vale of Rt ensure fing ‘osm i “T tom . se Be) few agra and waveforms expan he UST eaxation oscilla, f : BRANCHES | ALL SEMESTERS | NOTES | QUESTON PAPERS | LAB MANUALS A Vturesource Go Green initiativeSave trees use e-Question Paper Go green DOWNLOAD THIS FREE AT www.vturesource.com 06EC PART-B 5 4 Baplin the operon of impute commuttion wih the leva cut and b, The commutation circuit for SCR by resonating load is shown in Fig. QS(). Verify wh the SCR willbe self commutated oF not Ifthe SCR is self commuated, calculate the volage of the capacitor at the time of commutation. (Assume the e Ve@)=10)=0). wz ar) Fig. 5) «State the conditions under which a foad carzyingthyrst gn bewecessfully commutated (oe Mari) 6 a Draw the circuit diagram ofa single phase AC vollMBggontglter and explain the principle of ‘ON-OFF control, with the help of relevant the expression for rms Output ‘voltage in terms of ems supply voltage andfuty eye of the operation of the controller ‘doMarls) 1b. An AC voltage controler has resitvelldyd oF 19P2 and rms input voltage 230V, 50H. ‘The thyristor switch i ON for 25 5 eyeles. Determine ys cutpat voltage i) input pier fe oeerhs) {¢, Distinguish between ON-OFF c control of AC voltage controller. (04 Mars) of ag@f up chopper with suitable circuit diagram and average output vollage of step up chopper. (18 Marks) ‘with reference to load voltage and load cunt WeMarhs) 2000 and input voltage 20V. When the chopper is ON is 80% ‘voltage and rms outpat voltage corms) omar) parameters of inverters. @6mari) inverter has a resistive load of 2.40 and the DC inpot voltage of counts) 2062 BRANCHES | ALL SEMESTERS | NOTES | QUESTON PAPERS | LAB MANUALS A Vturesource Go Green initiativeSave trees use e-Question Paper DOWNLOAD THIS FREE AT www.vturesource.com USN T I ] O6EC7: Seventh Semester B.E. Degree Examination, May/June 2010 Power Electronics Time: 3 hrs. Max. 10 re BRANCHES | ALL SEMESTERS | NOTES | QUESTON PAPERS | LAB MANUALS Note: Answer any FIVE full questions, selecting ‘at least TWO questions from each part. PART-A List oot some applications of power controler. Ge mia ‘Write the charactors features of following power devices D'SCR; TRAC: MLASCR: R)MCT; y)STT (ao marts Compare the characteristic of power MOSFET and 1GBT. (oumart) Discuss the steady state characteristics power MOSFETS coffarethigsth characteristics orpower BIT ‘aoMaris) ‘The beta (P) bipolar transistor show in Fig.2(b) beloy ar 2 to 75. The load resistance Re 1.5 2. The de supply voltage is Voc circuit Vis 6V, if Voeuan ~ 1.2 V, Vaegay= 1.6 V, Re i) Overdrive factor (ODF) fi) The forced ® and ‘and input voltage to the base 0.7 Rperermine : iii) The power loss in the transistor Pr. (0 Marks) Fig20) Define the following term with Latching eurent i) Tum-on time (08 Marks) ‘The latching current for § ‘between a de voltage source of 200 V and load is Ath gate pulse current required to tum-on this SCR in 2H ; ii) R=20Q inseries with L=0.2H. (06 Marks) With help of neat cix and waveforms, explain RC firing circuit used with half ‘controlled rectifigs. (06 Marks) What is ‘protection and dv/at protection? Explain how protection is provided (04 Marks) ‘The input A(b), Vs = 200 V with load resistance R = 5 Q and the load and stray indu ligible and thyristor is operated at f= 2 kHz. Ifthe required dv/dt is ischarge current is limited to 100 A. Determine ‘and C, ; ii) The snubber loss. (08 Marks 3 Tq 6 © Fe4e | M“ a J Tot? A Vturesource Go Green initiativeSave trees use e-Question Paper Go green DOWNLOAD THIS FREE AT www.vturesource.com Explain the operation of single phase semi-converter with highly inductive load. Deri expression for Vgc and Vins (8 PART-B. 5 a. What is forced commutation? With help of neat diagram and relevant equations @xplain operations of self commutation circuit. ) b. Derive the equation for tum-off time of SCR in impulse commutated circuit for the following circuit, For the impulse commutated thyristor circuit shown, »). ine ‘turn-off time of the circuit for R = 10 Q and C= 20 pF and supply vo} g p20 (10 Marks) ty Figs 3d phase control of ac voltage (08 Marks) 1g,6(b), the delay angles of thyristors 6 a, What are advantages and disadvantages ON3@ are equal and a, =a, = i) RMS OP voltage controller? e ii) Input power factor b. For the AC voltage controller shown in the iil) Average and Rins © \ Sor Tc 5 be ed Fig.6(b) (12 Maris) is ch principle of step up chopper with relevant equations. (10 Marks) 7 a. What b. Give the classification of chopper. Explain briefly each one of them. (10 Marks) 8 a Write the pr of operation of 1 - @ inverter with relevant diagram and waveform. Also diguss the performance parameter. (10 Marks) - ¢ APil bridge inverter has resistive load R = 2.4 © the de input voltage Vs = 48 V. 'S output voltage at fundamental frequency The output power ‘The average and peak current of each transistor. (10 Marks) BRANCHES | ALL SEMESTERS | NOTES | QUESTON PAPERS | LAB MANUALS A Vturesource Go Green initiativeSave trees use e-Question Paper Go green DOWNLOAD THIS FREE AT www.vturesource.com (TOT " Seventh Semester B.E. Degree Examination, December 2010 Power Electronics ‘Time: 3 hrs, MaX§Marks: Note: Answer any FIVE full questions, selecting ‘at least TWO questions from each part. PART—A @ 1 Mention and explain the diffrent types of power electronic eo 3s. Draw their ‘npuvoutpot characteristics (@sstans) , Mention and explain the clasication of power semi ees, on the basis of conel characteristics. Give an examples. (06 Marks ©. Give symbol, characteristic Features of the following dey i) GTO; ii) TRIAC ; ii) MOSFET ; ) MCT. (04 Mary 2 a With the necessary waveforms, explain the switgging Wyacterstcs of a power transistor. 8 Marks, Th the range 8 to 40. The load IV and the input voltage to the ‘SV. Find : i) The value of Ry that forced By; iii) The power loss Py b. The bipolar transistor of Fig.Q.2(b) is specified 10 resistance is Re = 110 The de supply volt base circuit is Vp = LOV. Vesa) = OV gpd results in saturation with an overdrive on the rnin nk pope 2. Ay revealing of dotfotn, appeal erator and eur wen 4244” $0 wl be meted as mapracce ‘06 Mars) é i F i } (oo staris) 3 model of «thyristor and derive an expression for the node curert i J curent gin anda of the transistor. (08 aris) : 5 ‘thyristor and invener grade thyristor off time and circuit tum ~off time (os mars) ed from 230V, S0ttz mains. Ifthe conduction angle is 120°, determine ich the thyristor is wiggered. oustaris) 4 sary circuit and waveforms explain the principle of operation of single phase 3 {ull converter with R= Toad. Derive an expression forthe average output volage i ‘oa Marks) i wh a neat circuit diagram, and waveforms, explain the principle of operation of dual i converer, with and without eculting current, (08 Mars) "What are the advantages and drawbacks of circulating current mode of operation of a dual converter? (4 Marks) : 1of2 : BRANCHES | ALL SEMESTERS | NOTES | QUESTON PAPERS | LAB MANUALS A Vturesource Go Green initiativeSave trees use e-Question Paper Go green DOWNLOAD THIS FREE AT www.vturesource.com 06E.C73, S_& What do you mean by commutation? Explain briefly the different types of commutation, « b. With necessary circuit and waveforms, explain self commutation scheme. rh), ©. In the impulse commutated thyristor circuit of Fig.Q.5(¢), determine the available — time of the circuit if Vs = 200¥, R= 102.63 pi and Vo= Vs. hs) fo=VsIR a cy Fig.0.5(). 6 a Define the followit 1) Delay angle ; i) Extinction angle ; ii) Conduction Mle. oa Marks) ‘What problem is caused by sharp single pulse triggediyg in Wh § AC voltage controler, ‘when the load is inductive? How can this be solved? (0S Marks) © A1 6 halfwave ac voltage controller has an ingys voltagS@Qg 230 V, SO Hz and a load resistance of 10 ©. The firing angle of thyristor is 90% cach Positive half cycle, Find : 1) Average output voltage. ii) RMS ouipat voltage. iii) The average thyristor current. iv) The mms current value of the thyrsitor. ¥) Diode average current. 3) Discs te eaves 7 Give the casita of cogs A gigPis E copper with eit nd gun Sagan ay vs A Seri nding an RL in Fg) The chopper tegen si me gcce s chs minima nfo Gren 53) The kneel cave thy Tcmergs igo PMgQearenigs 8) hems lacicmeaig arma Cet) biea-s0n Fig.Q R25 \ | Feeev © witgge MA or accu Gagan snd wees, expan the working prime of « sly: tinct 8 4 Qnat do you mean by inverters? Explain the principle of operation of 1 ¢ half bridge enfcpiain he performance penance of en lnveiee ‘circuit, explain the variable DC link inverter. 2of2 BRANCHES | ALL SEMESTERS | NOTES | QUESTON PAPERS | LAB MANUALS A Vturesource Go Green initiativeSave trees use e-Question Paper Go green DOWNLOAD THIS FREE AT www.vturesource.com usw [| | Seventh Semester B.E. Degree Examination, Sunc/Saly 201 Power Electronics ‘Time: 3 hrs. M&K. Mark@100 Note: Answer any FIVE full questions, selecteg ‘at least TWO questions from each part. PART-A @ 1. Give the definition of power electronics. Explain the relat clectronics to power, electronics and control. Mention any two applications (06 Maris) With the cizcuit diagram, input and output waveforms, ‘characteristics of SCR and IGBT. . (6 Marks) ¢. Explain any four different types of power converter {input and output ‘waveforms. Also, mention one application of each (08 Maris) 2 a, What is the necessity of base drive control in a Explain proportional base contro (08 Marks) B.A transistor switeh of Fig.Q2(b) has B in ‘that results in saturation, with an overdrive ‘The forced fy and iii) The power Joss in the transistor. (06 Marks) 4 R toow (08) L a Osh) Fig.Q3(¢) ¢. With necessary ly the switching characteristics of an IGBT. (06 Marks) jes of an SCR and explain the different regions of gate ‘different regions, different voltages and different currents on (do Mere) and waveforms, explain the resistor triggering circuit. (06 Marks) a thyristor shown in Fig.Q3(6) is 50 mA. The duration of gate pulse thyristor get fired? (o4mers) it diagram and waveforms, explain the working of a single phase full feeding highly inductive load, Derive the expression for the average output ‘ms output voltage. (0 Marks) 'b. Give the equations to show that the power factor of semiconverter is better than that of fall : (ari) Dele UIT relaxation oscillator for tiggeing of thyristor. The UIT has the following aera = 07, p= 50 A, Vy = 2Ve ly 6 mA, Von = 20V, Ran ~7 HO, 1eo =2 A. ‘determine the limits for the output frequency of the oscillator. Assume Vinia) = 0-2V. "06 Maris) 10f2 S BRANCHES | ALL SEMESTERS | NOTES | QUESTON PAPERS | LAB MANUALS A Vturesource Go Green initiative Impatant Note: 1, On comping your ans compulsiy rw dagaa oie on emaning bak page. 2. Any revealing heticatn, peal evar nox eins wre eg 248 =, wil be treated ae acice, é g ule bySave trees use e-Question Paper Go green DOWNLOAD THIS FREE AT www.vturesource.com 06K PART—A 5 a. With a neat circuit diagram and waveforms, explain the auxiliary commutation. b. For the complementary commutation circuit show in Fig.Q5(b), calculate the circuit umn off time of 20 sec. JA ds =p vow — Fe J & | uy < t totem (09 Gola Fig. 0506) State the conditions under which load carrying thyristor can lly commutated. (04 Marks) 6 a. With an sary waveforms, explain the operation of@gingle phase full wave controliei with inductive load. Derive the expression for rms. (08 Marks) b. What is an ac voltage controller? With the help of ciretiitdiagriin and waveform, explain the principle of phase control. (06 Marks) ©. A 16 full wave ACVC has a resistive load of R Mig 0 ag shown in Fig.Q6(©). The input it Vs = 120 Viems), 60 Hz. The delay angle “ "Taare equal to @) = a2 = 072 Cateulate i) ms output voltage if) the s hough thyristors Iq il) rms curren of thyristors Ie iv) the input PE. (0 Marks 7 a Explain the different control state xs. (os mars b. With a neat eiruit diagram and way un the operation of Jones chopper.» (G0 Marts, «©. In the chopper cireut shown i average output voltage is 109 V. The vottag. drop across chopper =wi IN is Ve= 2. V. The load resistor R = 100 FAIS kHz and duty oye Calculate the i) de input voltage to the choppe ii) rms output voltage. (os marie s& =H A Wy _ oe v oie R 3 *) Fig.Q8(¢) 8 a With etches, explain she single phate ransiroized current source inverter, b. With necessanMtaveforms, explain the single pulse width modulation technique of varyin jitude of output voltage in a single-phase inverter. (@otarts ©. The @ingle@hase bridge inverter in Fig.Q8(c) has a resistive load of R = 2.49 and the d stage is Vs = 48V. Calculate i) the rms output voltage at the fundamente ‘Voi ii) the output power iii) the average and peak currents of each transisto ‘peak reverse blocking voltage Vax of each transistor v) the THD vi) DF. (06 Marks BRANCHES | ALL SEMESTERS | NOTES | QUESTON PAPERS | LAB MANUALS A Vturesource Go Green initiativeSave trees use e-Question Paper Go green DOWNLOAD THIS FREE AT www.vturesource.com USN ] 06E ‘Seventh Semester B.E. Degree Examination, December 201 Power Electronics ‘Time: 3 brs. 100 Note: Answer any FIVE full questions, selecting ‘at least TWO questions from each part. PART-A @ 1a. What are the important applications of power electronics? (6 Marks) b. Explain peripheral effects of power converter system. (05 marks) ©. Explain different types of power electronic converter circuits, (08 Marks) Draw the equivalent model of BJT and explain the of power transistor. . Compare the BJT and MOSFET. 50, le reed saci citor tum-off circuit shown in Fig. Q5 (©), the main SCRT, is to be at least 40 ys for proper commutation and holding current of auxiliary ‘mA. Determine the value of R and C. (05 Maris) i ©. Dizouss the diferent methods of providing iso g cout. EE 3. a. Explain the two transistor analogy of an SCR Deris iB explain the process of regeneration cycle 28 Writes short note on $Y: and pro (05 Marley HA ©. AUJTis connected across a20 V DG valley and peak point voltages are 1 V and a 15 V. The period of relaxation. Find the value of charging capscitor, if iE charging resistor of 100 kOe 5 Marks) 5 BE 4 «Explain withthe help of ws -+ scmi-convertr (half bridge converter) with = Reload, Derive an expressigifior V Velen). (0 Marka) b. A single phase dal from 120 V, 50 Hz supply and the load resistance Be R= 100 the cireulgi 1, 40 mH delay angle are c= 60° and er = 120° a Gace oe pa speak cron scores ‘ent Go Whatie toute off when in converte circuit? (04 Maria) ui PART-B SKS a. Bx ‘with the help of neat sketch and obtain the expression for the = s 0 Maria) i natural and forced commutation. (5 Maris) = a IrporantNee: 1. On competi your pe" Fig. Q5 (©) 1 of2 BRANCHES | ALL SEMESTERS | NOTES | QUESTON PAPERS | LAB MANUALS A Vturesource Go Green initiativeSave trees use e-Question Paper Go green DOWNLOAD THIS FREE AT www.vturesource.com sr ao ee em Sp le of a AC LS ON-OFF control. Derive the expression for mis value of load vol ik, Hagdete se eagle he Gefen! AC bece smd sedi wavel 7 a. With nest circuit diagram and explain the four quadrant chopper. rks) ‘With neat circuit diagram, explain the principle of operation of step up A. chopper circuit is ing on Time Ration Control (TRC) at a frequency b e ‘operat O.Y seks ofthe Lond vol SL. 50 4: Cpt tn comticton Satod of ge Ss in each cycle. (04 Maris) 8 a. Explain the performance of inverters. (06 Marks) 1b. With neat circuit diagram, explain the principle of variable DO (08 Marks) Write a short note on CSI (Current Source Inverter) (06 Marks) 20f2 BRANCHES | ALL SEMESTERS | NOTES | QUESTON PAPERS | LAB MANUALS A Vturesource Go Green initiativeSave trees use e-Question Paper Go green DOWNLOAD THIS FREE AT www.vturesource.com 6BC7; w (TI) Seventh Semester B.E, Degree Examination, June 2012 Power Electronics ‘Time: 3 hrs My 100 @ Note: Answer FIVE full guesons, electing atleast TWO questions from each part. ej SCR GTO TRIAC N)IGBT (sir @ contacts) 1. Briefly explain any Five 3p cleric eeu ‘Marks 24, What is the need for ne TRAE methods of providing oat of ‘do Marks) Discuss the sci ‘do aters) Pandas. «8 Marks) ® : ion provided (Marks) ions, explain the operation of b 2 cs scram, waveforms and eqistions crvmtation with relevant cicuit diagram and wsvetorms “0 Mark) ‘For the auxiliary comms inductor forthe fllonige Foss, cxplin external pus commutation. (06 Marks) yd equations, ¢scuss ON-OFF control and phase contro! (02 Marks) bo A single © voltage controler has a resistive toad 200 and the input q vol Ihe delay engles of Uiyritors Ty and Ts ae ey, =a 2 é Deter cl ipa power factor i) The average current 5 of ts Marks) ar low thoy are clase! Betty explain ao nti 6 t ctpran an wvefones expe impulse commuted chopper 10 Marks) Ba e-phase naibridee inverter with R.fnd, with necesary circuit diagram and waveforms. Derive the eciina foe ns tpt Wage. (02 Marks) Expy the performance puansers of tisetes. (ssa) BRANCHES | ALL SEMESTERS | NOTES | QUESTON PAPERS | LAB MANUALS A Vturesource Go Green initiativeSave trees use e-Question Paper Go green DOWNLOAD THIS FREE AT www.vturesource.com usN 06K Seventh Semester B.E. Degree Examination, December 201 | Power Electronics ‘Time: 3 hrs. Ma Mark 100 Note: Answer FIVE full questions, selecting at least TWO questions from each part. PART—A ad 1a. What is power electronics? Give two applications of P. (06 Marks) bb. What is the difference between thyristor and a TRIAC? (04 Marks ©. What are the peripheral effects of power electronics equipnets? (10 Marks | 2 a What is a bipolar transistor and explain how many typ an 1d what are their three region operations? (10 Marks) >. What are pinch of voltage, threshold voltage and ti¥ygnd@yynce of MOSFET? (06 Marks) | ¢. Compare BJT, MOSFET and IGBTs. (04 Marks) "Magpflin its characteristics? (08 Marks) Joad resistance of R = SQ. The load and pperated at a frequency of f, = 2 kHz. If ge current is to be limited to 100 A. ‘scrubber loss and iii) the power rating of (03 Marks) 3. a. What is the difference between SCR and b. The input voltage of Fig.Q3(b) is V, stray inductance are negligible and the d the required dV/dt is 100 Vis Determine i) the value of Ry scrubber resistor, © n technique for voltage sharing and serial connected thyristor? (04 Marks) © Whagigind a a yen ae rare sein pa a rei or ips ak eects repent Dern heen or vohageo peokapean! om ap lage ‘ii saint cr sarataber ar ss spare snus rs you clasily phase contro converter? Explain pitta aS tor? . BRANCHES | ALL SEMESTERS | NOTES | QUESTON PAPERS | LAB MANUALS A Vturesource Go Green initiative Fig.Q3(b) ‘ISave trees use e-Question Paper Go green DOWNLOAD THIS FREE AT www.vturesource.com PART-B 5 a, Draw a circuit diagram and associated waveforms, explain the operation of a sf biedirectional AC voltage controller with resistive load, obtain the rms output volt b. An ac voltage controller square (rms) input voltage 120V, 60 Hz. The thyristor switch is on! and is off for m= 75 cycles. Determine i) the ms output voltage Vo, ii) factor (PF) and iii) the average and rms current of thyristors. (07 Marks) Fig.Q5(b) ©. What are the advantages and disadvantages of rol? (03 Marks) 6 a, What is an inverter? Explain its principl fany one) with a neat diagram and waveforms. (08 Marks) What are the performance parameters of (06 Marks) ©. How to differentiate 16 and 3¢ inv, (06 Marks) | 7 a. What is the principle of stepdown (04 Marks) b. The stepdown chopper circu resistive load. Derive an ‘expression for the following i) Average output voltay (08 Marks) ss Ns Fig.Q7b(i) © A chopper Qeuit ting on TRC at a frequency of 2 kl1z on a 460 V supply of the load ‘voltagggs 330Y. Calculate the conduction period of the thyristor in each cyele. (08 Marks) 8 ite short notes on : a, QQygmunigation techniques by nedlberwcen ON-OFF control and phase control é ction transistor (SITs) 3. nce parameters of rectifier. (20 Maris) 2of2 BRANCHES | ALL SEMESTERS | NOTES | QUESTON PAPERS | LAB MANUALS A Vturesource Go Green initiativeSave trees use e-Question Paper Go green DOWNLOAD THIS FREE AT www.vturesource.com USN Seventh Semester B.E. Degree Examination, June / July Power Electronics ‘Time: 3 hrs rks: 100 Note: 1. Answer any FIVE full questions, selggtinge atleast TWO question from each pé @ 2. Draw neat diagram and Wavef 1 possible. b. With neat circuit diagram and waveforms, exp] s of power electronic circuits. (22 Marks) ‘and SORkyy Ciodes. (02 Marks) PART=A 1a What is Power Electronics? Draw a neat block jesMyp of gPneralized power converter system, State the applications of power electroni (05 Marks) in ¢. Compare General ~ purpose. Fest recover 150°C and the ambient 0.4°C/W, Reg = 0.1°C/W, and power dissipation and ii) the case 2 a, The maximum junction temperatu temperature is Ta = 25°C, If the th Ryn = O5°CAW. Caleulate i) Hl temperature. (os ptarks) b, With the help of parasitic m model, explain the switching waveforms of n-type (enhancement) MOS (10 Marks) ¢. Write a note on isolation of aves. (O6.tarks) 3a, Using atwo trams ytistor, show that y= Santee (06 aris) “a, +0.) b. With neat sketch@@liplain RN on characteristics of SCR. (06 Marks) )3(c) is Vs = 200V with load resistance of R = 5. The load and gible and the thyristor is operated at a frequency of f, = 2KHz. If ‘ViuS and the discharge current is limited to 100A. Determine i) i) the snubber loss, and itt) the power rating of the snubber (08 Marks) ks “We FS is a 769 3.C. dv/ay prrescnin cee 4X2. Biscuss the effect of inductance using the | -¢ full converter. (08 Marks) What is phase control? Explain the principal of phase control using 1 - half wave controlled rectifier. (08 Marks) c. Compare circulating and non — circulating mode of operation of dual converter. (04 Marks) Vof2 BRANCHES | ALL SEMESTERS | NOTES | QUESTON PAPERS | LAB MANUALS A Vturesource Go Green initiativeSave trees use e-Question Paper Go green DOWNLOAD THIS FREE AT www.vturesource.com 061 PART-B Sa A thyristor circuit is shown in fig. Q5(a). if thyristor T is switched on the conduction time of thyristor Ty and the capacitor voltage after Ty i circuit parameters are L = 10nH, C = 50uF and V, = 200V. The inductor i Bay 8 « hn ase ep cee b. What is the principle of complementary commutation? plain te same with the help of suitable eireuit and waveforms. 10 Marks 6 a, What is the principle of on off control? Explain with a single phase full — wave controller. (06 Marks) b. Draw a neat sketch of 1 -¢ AC voltage controller wit load and explain its working. 106 Marks) fc. A single ~ phase full wave AC voltage controll sistive load of R = 10 Q and the input voltage is V. = 120V (rms), 60H7, les of thyristors T) und 2 are equal a; = @ = R/2, Determine i) the rms tage Vo ii) the input power factor PF }) the average current of thyristor I. rms current of thyristor Ik. {08 Marks) 7a With a neat circuit diagram, expl constant frequency and variabl ration of a step down chopper and also explain operation. Derive an expression for output voltage incase of step down (10 Marks) b. A step — up chopper with ‘of 200s operating on 200V, de supply. Calcuake the output voltage, if the bl of the device is SOs. (02 Marks) cc. With a neat circuit diag operation, explain class E chopper. (8 Marks) 8 a. With a neat circuit of | - 4 half bridge inverter. explain the principle of operation, of an inverter. (08 Marks) b, Write brief nox urce inverter. (06 Marks) cc. With the help.ot am and waveforms, explain a variable DC ~ link inverter. (06 Marks) e seeee 20f2 BRANCHES | ALL SEMESTERS | NOTES | QUESTON PAPERS | LAB MANUALS A Vturesource Go Green initiativeSave trees use e-Question Paper Go green DOWNLOAD THIS FREE AT www.viuresource.com USN O6ECTS Time: 3 hrs y SCR ©The base drive circuit in Fig.Q2(e) ‘Va = 15V and p= 16. Coeulate ii) ———e bing » ii) The collector current w Seventh Semester B.E. Degree Examination, Dec.2013/Jan.2014 Power Electronics Max, Marks:100 Note: Answer FIVE full questions, selecting @ ‘at Least TWO questions from each part PART—A. 1a. Explain control characteristic features ofthe following power dey Roa = OSC, Calculate ') The maximum power dissipation. {ip The case temperature Fil) Also draw the thermal equivalent circuit of (o4arks) iyMcT ii) IGBT (12 Marks) Explain peripheral effets of converters. (04 Marks) © The maximum junction temperature of a transistor is the_ ambient emperature is Ty = 25°C. If the thermal impedance ae Rj OPCW and 2 a. Explain switching characterises of BIT HEN (06 Maris) |b. Explain working with basie structure of ‘and p channel MOSFETs with reference to transfer characteris. (8arks) LV, V,,= 0.9V, Var = 0.7V, i). The collector current without of pss. Me 06 Maris) Mh of a thyristor using two transistor anmwey and derive an urret in terms of tearsstor parameters (os tars) triggering. “0 Marks) in between a de voltage source of 100 V and an ad L= 0.1 His 4 mA. Calculate the minimum width of gate pulse current ron SCR (Marks, 4 Q ira converter shown in Fig.Q4(a) has a purely resistive load of R and the delay angle is Determine: i) n,_ i) Form factor, ii) Ripple factor, iv) TUF, v) PIV oF thyristor. eS orale yo sot Ae} Fig 4a) comarks) of? BRANCHES | ALL SEMESTERS | NOTES | QUESTON PAPERS | LAB MANUALS A Viuresource Go Green initiativeSave trees use e-Question Paper DOWNLOAD THIS FREE AT www.viuresource.com 06EC73| Explain the working of dual converter witha neat circuit diagram. Also obtain waveto voltage generating circulating eurent. coffers) PART Mention drawbacks of self commutation (any three). (03 Marks Exphin he operation of complementary commutation with eat cei nga, Ap duce equation of C for design consideration. ‘atk Find the value of C forthe commutation cieuit shown in Fig.Q5(c). Gi = BA tar of SCR, = 30 psec, Eu.= 50 V. Assume 50% tolerance on turmoff Fig. O50) (5 Marks) Explain the working of single phase bi \C Voltage controller for RL. toad considering discontinuous eurest thw 1 th a neat circuit and waveforms. Derive equation for Vom (10 Marks) An ae vohage conto has 2 rexigPlod RUTH aad V_= 120-V, 60 He The trios switch son for n= 2c let for m= 75 eychs Determine: i) Vem iol power, i) input powes BWR) YP 6), ‘wos Expain the principle of Cry oper with a nea ict an waveform, Derive the equations 1 power and inpt effective rersiance, (May duty eye is SP voltage drop Vas 2V. (Converter i step-down chopper. Wo Marks) wveforms for step-up chopper. (04 stas) seavelorm, (10 Marky 2.4 0 the de input voltage Vs = 48V. (0 make 20f2 BRANCHES | ALL SEMESTERS | NOTES | QUESTON PAPERS | LAB MANUALS A Viuresource Go Green initiative