Department of Electronics and Communication Engg K. L. E. Societys College of Engg. & Tech.

, Belgaum


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POWER ELECTRONICS [10EC 73]
VII Semester, 2013-14
Dept. of Electronics and Communication
K.L.E. Societys College of Engineering and Technology
Udyambag , Belgaum-5900 008

Teaching Faculty:
Suresh F Murgod
Asst.Prof..E&C
Text books:
1. Power Electronics M.H. Rashid 3
rd
edition, PHI/Pearson publisher 2004.

2. Power Electronics- M.D. Singh and Kanchandani K.B,TMH publisher , 2
nd

edition,2007.
Reference books:
1. Thyristorized Power Controllers G.K. Dubey S.R.Doradala, A.Joshi and
Rmk Sinha New Age International (p) Ltd reprint 1999

2. Power Electronics Cynil W. Lander 3
rd
edition, MGH 2003.
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Subject Title : Power Electronics
Subject Code : 10EC 73
Teaching Hours : 4 Hours per week
Total Hours : 52 hours Lecture
I.A. Marks : 25
Exam Hours : 03
Exam Marks : 100
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Subject Objectives:
To acquire the knowledge of the fundamental principles of Power Electronics and
interrelationship between power, electronics and control circuit using applications
To incorporate knowledge on various types of power electronic devices like Power
BJTs, Power MOSFETs, SITs, IGBT, MCT, SITH, SCR , their symbols, typical ratings and
their Static and Switching Characteristics.
To analyse the characteristics of an ideal switch, gate control requirements, their
limitations as switches.
To define the Performance parameters and analysis of power electronic circuits like
Single Phase Controlled Rectifiers, Dual Converters, ac Voltage controller, Chopper
and Inverters with R and R-L Loads and analyze using waveforms and Fourier series.
To gain knowledge on various methods of commutating a Thyristor

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Subject Calendar
Power Electronics, 10EC73
VII Semester E&C, 2012-2013

Lecture
No
Topic
% of
Portion
Cumulative
portion
covered
PART A
Unit 1: INTRODUCTION
To acquire on the fundamental principles of Power Electronics and interrelationship between
power, electronics and control circuit using applications
1
2
3
4-5
6
Introduction, Applications of power electronics,
Power semiconductor, Power Semiconductor Devices.
Control characteristics,
Types of power electronics circuits
Peripheral effects


11 %


11 %

At the end of the chapter the students are able to
1. Define Power Electronics.
2. Mention the conditions for a thyristor to conduct.
3.Explain the principles of AC to DC conversion, DC to AC conversion, DC-to-DC conversion,
AC-to-AC conversion
4. Write a note on peripheral effects.
Unit 2: Power Transistor
To demonstrate the characteristics of an ideal switch, gate control requirements and types
of power transistors and their type
7
8
9
10
11
12
Power Transistors, BJTs,Switching characteristics,
Switching limits, Base drive control,
Power MOSFETs,
Switching characteristics,
Gate drive, IGBTs ,
Isolation of gate & base drive

12 %

23 %
At the end of the chapter the students are able to
1. Mention the difference between NPN and PNP power transistors
2. Give the O/p characteristics of IGBT,MOSFET.
3. Comparision of IGBT,MOSFET,BJT w.r.t their static and dynamic characteristics.
Unit 3: Introduction to Thyristors
Thyristor types and their modelling, their application as switches, the gate characteristics
and the control requirements of different types of thyristors
13
14-15
16
17
18
Principle of operation , static V-I characteristics.
Thyristor types.
Thyristor as a switch
Characteristics of SCR,
Control requirements of SCR

13%

36%


19 Thyristor firing circuits
At the end of the chapter the students are able to
1. Give the v-i characteristics of thyristors.
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2. Various methods to turn on and turn off a thyristor device.
3. Define latching and holding currents.
4. Necessity of di/dt and dv/dt protection circuits..
Unit 4: Controlled Rectifiers
To demonstrate the characteristics of controlled rectifiers, their types, Performance
parameters and analysis of controlled AC-DC rectifiers
20-21
22-23
24
25-26
Introduction, Principles of phase controlled converter operation,
Single Phase fully controlled converters,
Dual converters,
Single phase semi- converters( all converters with R and RL load)

14%

50%
At the end of the chapter the students are able to
1. Define natural (Line) Commutation.
2. Describe half wave-controlled rectifier with R and R-L Load.
3. Describe half wave, full wave controlled rectifier with R and R-L Load.
4. Reason out as to how a power factor of semi converter is better than that of full
converter.
5. Explain the principal of full converter.
PART B
Unit 6: AC Voltage Controllers
This unit introduces in brief ac voltage controller, their characteristics, types and
performance parameters and techniques for their analysis
27
28
29-31
32
Introduction, Principles of on and off controls.
Principle of phase control.
Single phase controllers with resistive loads and inductive loads
Numericals
12 %

62 %

At the end of the chapter the students are able to
1. List out the advantages and disadvantages of unidirectional controllers.
2. Give the steps involved in determining the o/p voltage waveforms of 3 phase
uni-directional controllers.
3. Describe cyclo-converter,dual converter.
4. List the effects of source and load inductances.
5. Work out the numerical.
Unit 5: Thyristor Turn Off Methods
To understand various turn-off methods when the input does not naturally turn the device
off.
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
Thyristor turn-off methods- natural and forced commutation.
Self commutation, Class A and Class B types,
Complementary commutation,
Auxiliary commutation,
External pulse commutation,
AC line commutation,
Numericals.


14 %


76 %

At the end of the chapter the students are able to
1. Mention the general types of commutations.
2. List the difference between self and natural commutation
3. State the principle of self-commutation.
4. How is the voltage of the commutation capacitor reverse in commutation circuit.
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5. Why does the commutation capacitor in a resonant pulse commutation get over
charged.
6. Purpose of a commutation circuits
7. Explain the principle of external pulse commutation.
8. Work out the numericals.
Unit 7: DC Choppers
To demonstrate the switching technique for dc-dc converters, operation and performance
parameters analysis of dc-dc converters.
40-41
42
44
45
Introduction, Principles of step-down and step-up choppers,
Step down chopper with RL loads,
Chopper classification,
Analysis of impulse commutated chopper.
11 % 87 %
At the end of the chapter the students are able to
1. Give the operating principles of step down choppers.
2. Discuss about performance parameters of a chopper.
3. List the advantages and disadvantages of classical choppers
4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a resonant pulse chopper.
5. The purpose of commutation circuit of a chopper.
6. Working of impulse commutated three-thryristor chopper
7. Give the chopper classification
Unit 8: Invertors
The performance parameters of single phase bridge inverter, voltage and current
characteristics of single phase invertors, and DC link inverter.
46
47
48-49
50-51
52
Introduction , Principles of operation,
Performance parameters ,
single phase bridge inverters and its voltage control,
current source invertors
Variable DC link Inverter.
13 % 100 %
At the end of the chapter the students are able to
1. The principle of operation of an inverter
2. List the type of inverters
3. List the differences between Half bridge and full bridge inverter
4. Mention the performance parameters of inverters
5. Main differences between voltage and current source inverter?
6. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of current source and voltage source
inverter
7. List the advantages and disadvantages of transistorized inverters over thyristorized
inverters

Subject Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the course, students should be able to:
Build a power converter which is applied commercially and design the control
strategies.
Identify different power devices by their symbols and realize its characteristics in the
practical session independently.
Analyze power electronic circuits such as Controlled Rectifiers, Choppers, Inverters,
Ac Voltage controllers.
Develop power controlled applications like Fan control, Light Illumination control,
Motor control etc.
integrate Power with Electronics and control systems effectively.
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TOPIC TEACHING / LEARNING
STRATEGIES
ASSESSMENT TOOLS
STRATEGY
Unit 1: INTRODUCTION

Lecture, Discussion Interactive discussion ,
Examples
Unit 2: Power Transistor

Lecture, Discussion Interactive discussion
Unit 3: Introduction to
Thyristors

Lecture, Discussion Assignment, Interactive
discussion
Unit 4: Controlled Rectifiers

Lecture, Discussion Assignment
Unit 6: AC Voltage
Controllers

Lecture, Discussion Assignment
Unit 5: Thyristor Turn Off
Methods

Lecture, Discussion, Seminar Assignment
Unit 7: DC Choppers

Lecture, Discussion, Seminar Assignment
Unit 8: Invertors

Lecture, Discussion, Seminar Assignment



Grading Plan (course evaluation metrics):
Question/Answer
Session
Internal Assessment
Final Exam Lab work Total
20% 80% 100








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Subject Learning
Objectives (SLO)
Program Outcomes
a b c d e f g h i j k
To acquire the
knowledge of the
fundamental
principles of Power
Electronics and
interrelationship
between power,
electronics and
control circuit using
applications
X X X X X
To incorporate
knowledge on various
types of power
electronic devices
like Power BJTs,
Power MOSFETs, SITs,
IGBT, MCT, SITH, SCR ,
their symbols, typical
ratings and their
Static and Switching
Characteristics.

X X
To analyse the
characteristics of an
ideal switch, gate
control requirements,
their limitations as
switches.
X X X X X
To define the
Performance
parameters and
analysis of power
electronic circuits like
Single Phase
Controlled Rectifiers,
Dual Converters, ac
Voltage controller,
Chopper and
Inverters with R and R-
L Loads and analyze
using waveforms and
Fourier series.
X X X X X X X X X
To gain knowledge
on various methods
of commutating a
Thyristor
X X X X X X X X X



(a) Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering.
(b) Graduates will demonstrate an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering
problems.
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(c) Graduate will demonstrate an ability to design and conduct experiments, analyze and
interpret data.
(d) Graduates will demonstrate an ability to design a system, component or process as per
needs and specifications.
(e) Graduates will demonstrate an ability to visualize and work on laboratory and
multidisciplinary tasks.
(f) Graduate will demonstrate skills to use modern engineering tools, softwares and
equipment to analyze problems.
(g) Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of professional and ethical responsibilities.
(h) Graduate will be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form.
(i) Graduate will show the understanding of impact of engineering solutions on the society
and also will be aware of contemporary issues.
(j) Graduate will develop confidence for self education and ability for life-long learning.
(k) Graduate who can participate and succeed in competitive examinations.


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ASSIGNMENT
Power Electronics
Chapter 1.
1. What is power electronics?
2. What are the various types of thyristors?
3. What is commutation circuit?
4. Mention the condition for the thyristors to conduct.
5. What is a line commutation?
6. What is a converter?
7. What is the gating characteristics of IGBT.
8. What is the principle of AC to DC conversion?
9. What is the principle of DC to AC conversion?
10. What is the principle of DC-to-DC conversion?
11. What is the principle of AC-to-AC conversion?

Chapter 2.
1. What is a BJT?
2. What are types of BJTs?
3. Mention the difference between NPN and PNP transistors
4. What are three regions of operations of BJT?
5. Write a note on transconductance of BJT
6. What is MOSFET?
7. What are the different types of MOSFET?
8. What is an IGBT?
9. Give the O/p characteristics of IGBT.
10. What are the advantages of IGBT?

Chapter 3.
5. What is the v-i characteristics of thyristors?
6. What is an off-state condition of thyristors?
7. What is an on-state condition of thyristors?
8. What is a latching current of thyristors?
9. What is a holding current of thyristors?
10. What is the two-transistor model of thyristors?
11. What are the means of turning-on thyristors?
12. What is the turn-on time of thyristors?
13. What is the purpose of di/dt protection?
14. What is the common method of di/dt protection?
15. What is the purpose of di/dt protection?
16. What is the common method of dv/dt protection?
17. What is turn-off time of thyristors?
18. What are the types of thyristors?
19. What is an SCR?
20. What is the difference between an SCR & a TRIAC?
21. What is the turn-off characteristic of thyristors?
22. What is common technique for voltage sharing of parallel-connected thryristors?
23. What are the common techniques for current sharing of parallel-connected
thyristors?
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24. What is the effect of reverse recovery time on the transient voltage sharing of
parallel-connected thyristors?
25. What is a derating factor of series-connected thyristors?
26. What are the various types of thyristors?


Chapter 4.
6. What is natural (Line) Commutation?
7. Describe half wave-controlled rectifier with resistive load.
8. With neat circuit diagram explain semi converters.
9. Describe half wave-controlled rectifier with inductive load.
10. Describe full wave controlled rectifier with resistive load.
11. Describe full wave controlled rectifier with inductive load.
12. Why is a circulating current inductor required in dual converter?
13. Why is power factor semi converters are better than that of full converters.
14. Explain the principal of full converter.
15. Give the inversion mode of converters.
(Note: Solve problems 5.1 to 5.10 from Text 1)
Chapter 5.
6. What are the advantages and disadvantages of on off control?
7. Write a note on extinction angle.
8. List the advantages and disadvantages of unidirectional controllers.
9. Describe tie control arrangement
10. Discuss the steps involved in determining the o/p vtg waveforms of 3 phase uni-
directional controllers.
11. Describe cycloconverter.
12. What is dual converter explain with neat figure?
13. Discuss the effects of source and load inductances.
14. Describe synchronize tap changer.
(Note: Solve problems 6.1 to 6.15 from Text 1)
Chapter 6.
9. What are the two general types of commutations?
10. What are types of Forced commutation?
11. List the difference between self and natural commutation
12. State the principle of self-commutation.
13. How is the voltage of the commutation capacitor reverse in commutation circuit?
14. Why does the commutation capacitor in a resonant pulse commutation get over
charged?
15. What are expressions for optimum value of commutation capacitor and inductor in
resonant pulse commutation?
16. What are the purposes of a commutation circuit?
17. Explain the principles of external pulse commutations.
(Note: Solve problems 7.1 to 7.15 from Text 1)
Chapter 7.
8. Explain principle of step up chopper.
9. Give the operating principles of step down choppers.
10. Discuss about performance parameters of a chopper.
11. What is frequency modulation control and pulse width modulation control
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12. List the advantages and disadvantages of classical choppers
13. What are the effects of source inductance in chopper?
14. Why should the resonant reversal be independent of main thyristor?
15. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a resonant pulse chopper?
16. What is the purpose of commutation circuit of a chopper?
17. Explain with neat diagram impulse commutated three-thryristor chopper
18. Explain chopper classification (Note: Solve problems 9.1 to 9.10 from Text 1)

Chapter 8.
1. What is an inverter
2. What is the principle of operation of an inverter
3. What are the type of inverters
4. List the differences between Half bridge and full bridge inverter
5. Mention the performance parameters of inverters
6. What are the effects of eliminating lower order harmonics?
7. What are the main differences between voltage and current source inverter?
8. Mention the effect of thyristor turn off time on inverter frequency
9. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of current source and voltage source
inverter
10. List the advantages and disadvantages of transistorized inverters over thyristorized
inverters
(Note: Solve problems 10.1 to 10.9 and 10.12 to 10.16 from Text1)


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Suresh F Murgod H.O.D, E&C