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B.E. (Electrical Engineering (Electronics & Power)) Sixth Semester (C.B.S.)
Power Electronics
P. Pages : 2 NJR/KS/18/4531
Time : Three Hours *0662* Max. Marks : 80
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Notes : 1. All questions carry marks as indicated.
2. Solve Question 1 OR Questions No. 2.
3. Solve Question 3 OR Questions No. 4.
4. Solve Question 5 OR Questions No. 6.
5. Solve Question 7 OR Questions No. 8.
6. Solve Question 9 OR Questions No. 10.
7. Solve Question 11 OR Questions No. 12.
8. Due credit will be given to neatness and adequate dimensions.
9. Assume suitable data whenever necessary.
10. Illustrate your answers whenever necessary with the help of neat sketches.
11. Use of non programmable calculator is permitted.

1. a) Draw & explain dynamic characteristics of SCR in detail. 7

b) Draw & explain two transistors analogy of SCR. Also derive the expression for anode 7
current.
OR
2. a) Enlist the commutation techniques of SCR. Explain Class-B commutation. 7

b) Calculate the number of SCR, each with a rating of 1000V and 200A to be used in a string 7
to handle 6kV and 1kA, If derating factor is
i) 0.1 ii) 0.2

3. a) Explain with circuit diagram and waveform, How phase control is possible using Triac- 7
Diac.

b) Draw and explain the output characteristics of MOSFET. 6

b) Design UJT relaxation oscillator using UJT 2N 2646 for triggering an SCR. The UJT has 6
following characteristics
 = 0.7, IP = 50A, VV = 2V
IV = 6mA, VBB = 20V, R BB = 7k
and IEO = 2mA.

5. a) Explain the operation 1 phase fully controlled bridge rectifier with R-1 load. Also draw 7
waveform and o/p voltage expression.

b) A highly inductive d.c. load requires 12A at 150V from 230V A-c- Supply. Give design 6
details for this requirement using.
i) M-2 connection. ii) B-2 connector.
For  = 30º, assume each SCR to have a voltage Drop of 1.5V. Also compare the two
design.
OR
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6. a) Describe the operation of 3 phase, 6 pulse bridge converter. Draw the waveform for 7
 = 30º.

b) A 3 phase fully controlled converter charges a battery from 3 supply of 230V, 50Hz. 6
The battery emf is 200V and its internal resistance is 0.5. on account of Inductance
connected in series with battery, charging current is constant at 20A.
Calculate
i) Firing Angle ii) Supply power factor.

7. a) Prove that , t2 = 180º for dual converter. 6

b) Draw and explain the operation of speed control for separately excited D.C. Motor using 7
line commutator converter.

OR

8. a) Explain the operation of single phase cycloconverte to obtain the output frequency 13 of 7
Input frequency draw relevant waveform.

b) Explain the speed control of DC motor using SCR phase controlled converter for below 6
and above rated speed. Draw relevant waveform.

9. a) Explain the working of two quadrant chopper (1st / 2nd quadrant) with relevant waveform 7
description.

b) Enlist and explain the output voltage control techniques of chopper, with waveform. 6

OR

10. a) Explain the working of three phase chopper (Multiphase chopper) in following two. 7
Mode
i) In-phase operating mode. ii) Phase-Shift operating mode.

b) A step up chopper is used to deliver load voltage of 400V from 170V d.c. source. If the 6
blocking period of thyristor is 80 sec, calculate the required pulse width.

11. a) Explain the operation of Basic series Inverter, Also Enlist the drawback of Basic series 7
Inverter.

b) Write a short note on output voltage control techniques of inverter. 7

OR

12. a) Explain with ckt diagram, 3 phase bridge Inverter in 180º mode of operation, Also draw 7
relevant waveform.

b) Explain single pulse width modulation (SPWM) technique to control the output of 7
Inverter.

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