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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
POWER ELECTRONICS -I
SUBJECT CODE: 2150903
B.E. 5th SEMESTER

Type of course: NA

Prerequisite: Basic Electronics and Concept of DC Machines

Rationale: The power electronic devices and converters employing power electronics devices are now
widely used in domestic applications as well as in industrial applications like Electrical Drives, Power
Systems, Renewable Energy based power generation, heating applications etc. The course is aimed to act as
a foundation block and to provide exposure about various aspects (construction, characteristics, operation,
ratings etc.) of power electronic devices. It also covers power electronic converters that provide variable DC
voltage.

Teaching and Examination Scheme:

Teaching Scheme Credits Examination Marks Total


L T P C Theory Marks Practical Marks Marks
ESE PA (M) ESE (V) PA
(E) PA ALA ESE OEP (I)
3 0 2 5 70 20 10 20 10 20 100

Content:

Sr. No. Content Total % Weightage


Hrs

1 Power Semiconductor Devices 4 8


Construction and Characteristics of Power diodes, Power Transistors,
Power MOSFET, Insulated Gate Bipolar transistors (IGBTs)
Introduction to Thyristor family :
SCR, DIACs, TRIACs, Light Activated SCRs (LASCRs), Reverse
Conducting Thyristor , (RCT), Asymmetrical SCR (ASCR), Gate turn-off
Thyristors (GTOs), Integrated Gate- Commutated Thyristors (IGCTs),
MOS controlled Thyristors (MCTs)
Power Integrated circuits (PICs), Intelligent Modules
2 Thyristor Fundamentals 13 32
Construction of SCR, Operating modes, Two transistor analogy, Static &
dynamic characteristics, Gate characteristics, Turn on & turn off methods
(Commutation methods),
Series and Parallel operations of SCRs : Need, String efficiency, Issues,
Static and Dynamic Equalizing circuit and Means to minimize the effect
of mis-match
Isolation of gate and base drive using pulse transformer and Opto-
couplers
Gate Drive/Triggering circuits: R trigger, RC trigger, Cosine Triggering,
UJT and Programmable UJT as an oscillator and triggering circuit based
on them
Ratings, Cooling and Heat sinks, Thermal Modeling, di/dt and dv/dt
protection, Design of Snubber Circuit, Over Voltage and Over Current
protections, Gate protections, Electro Magnetic Interference(EMI) and
Shielding.
3 Phase Controlled (AC to DC) Converters 9 22
Review of half-wave and full-wave diode rectifier (with RL load);
Principle of phase controlled converter operation; Operation of 1-phase
half wave converter with R, RL and RLE load; Significance of free-
wheeling diode ; 1- phase full wave converter : Center-tapped and Bridge
Configuration; Operation and analysis with R,RL, RLE load; Analysis;
Gating Requirements; Conversion (Rectification) and Inversion mode of
operation; Operation and analysis of 1-phase Semi-converter/ Half-
controlled converter: Asymmetric and Symmetric Configurations;
3-phase converters : Operation of half wave converter; Full wave fully
controlled converters: Analysis and operation with different type of
loads; Rectification and Inversion Mode; Semi-controlled converter;
Dual Converter: Principle and operation; 1-phase and 3-phase
configurations; Simultaneous and Non-simultaneous operation
Effect of source and load inductances, Power factor improvement
techniques, Applications of AC-DC converters
4 DC to DC Converters 8 20
The chopper, Basic principle of DC chopper, Classification of DC
choppers, Control strategies
Basic DC-DC converter (switch regulator) topologies : Principle,
operation and analysis for Step-down (Buck), Step-up (Boost), Step
up/down (Buck-Boost), Continuous conduction and Discontinuous
conduction operation
Chopper configurations: Voltage Commutated, Current Commutated,
Load Commutated Chopper
Multi-phase chopper, Application of DC to DC converters
5 DC Drives with phase controlled converters 4 9
Basic characteristics of DC motors, Two zone operation, Four quadrant
operation (Operating modes), Principles of DC motor speed control
Single phase separately excited drives: Half Wave converter, Semi-
converter and Fully Controlled converter based drives; Braking operation
of separately excited drive
Single phase Series DC motor drive: Semi-converter and Fully
Controlled coverter based drives
3-phase separately excited drives: Half Wave converter, Semi-converter
and Fully Controlled converter based drives;
6 DC drives with dc-dc converters 4 9
Principle of power control (motoring control) of separately excited and
series motor with DC-DC Converter; Steady- state analysis
Principle of Regenerative Braking; Chopper configuration for
Regenerative braking; Analysis for minimum and maximum speed for
Regenerative Braking;
Combined regenerative and rheostatic brake control; Two and four
quadrant DC-DC converter drives

Reference Books:

1. M D Singh and K B Khanchandani, Power electronics, TMH, New Delhi, 2nd ed., 2007.
2. Muhammad H. Rashid, Power Electronics - Circuits, Devices and Applications, Prentice Hall of
India, 3rd ed., 2003.
3. Vedam Subramanyam, Power Electronics Devices, Converters and Applications, New Age
International Publishers Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, 2nd ed. 2006.
4. P.S. Bimbhra, Power Electronics, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 2012..
5. Ned Mohan, Undeland and Robbins, Power Electronics Converters, Applications and Design,
John Willey & sons, Inc., 3rd ed., 2003.
6. V.R.Moorthi, Power Electronics, Oxford University press, 2005.
7. G..K. Dubey, S.R. Doradla, A. Joshi, and R.M.K. Sinha, Thyristorised Power Controllers, New
Age International Ltd. Publishers, 1986 (Reprint 2008).
8. P.T. Krein, Elements of Power Electronics, Oxford University Press, 1998.
9. G..K. Dubey, Fundamentals of Electrical Drives, Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi, 2nd ed.
2001.

Course Outcome:

After learning the course the students should be able to:


1. Explain the construction and characteristics of Power semiconductor devices and fundamental of
thyristors and family.
2. Analyze, operate and design ac-to-dc converters.
3. Analyze, operate and design dc-to-dc converters.
4. Apply the knowledge of power electronic converter for speed control of DC motors.
5. Simulate power electronic converters and their control scheme.

List of Experiments:

Some experiments/practical are suggested as the guideline to study

1. Static and dynamic characteristics of an SCR.


2. Output characteristics and transfer characteristics of Power MOSFET.
3. R and RC triggering scheme and to determine the firing angle control range.
4. Principle of voltage commutation and current commutation to turn off an SCR.
5. Line synchronized UJT triggering and its use for firing the SCRs of ac-dc converter
6. Use of Triac as a Fan regulator
7. Performance 1- semi-converter & 1- fully controlled (bridge) converter with R and RL load.
8. Time ratio control for regulating the output voltage of a step-down chopper
9. Time ratio control for regulating the output voltage of a step-up chopper
10. Effect of inductance, switching frequency, duty cycle, load current on the output ripple voltage of a
step-down chopper (using simulation platform like MATLAB/Simulink)
11. Performance of three phase fully controlled and half-controlled converter with R and R-L load
12. Speed control of DC separately excited motor with phase controlled converter or DC-DC converter.

Design based Problems (DP)/Open Ended Problem:

Faculty teaching the subject shall provide an application oriented course project. The students can work in a
group to design a power electronic converter and its control scheme to target different applications.

Major Equipment:

Power semiconductor devices, power electronic converter kits, CRO/DSO, choke coil, load bank, voltage
and current probes, simulation tools like MATLAB, PSIM etc.
List of Open Source Software/learning website:

http://nptel.iitm.ac.in/coursecontents_elec.php
ocw.mit.edu/courses/electrical.../6-334-power-electronics-spring-2007

ACTIVE LEARNING ASSIGNMENTS: Preparation of power-point slides, which include videos,


animations, pictures, graphics for better understanding theory and practical work The faculty will allocate
chapters/ parts of chapters to groups of students so that the entire syllabus to be covered. The power-point
slides should be put up on the web-site of the College/ Institute, along with the names of the students of the
group, the name of the faculty, Department and College on the first slide. The best three works should
submit to GTU.
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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY


BE - SEMESTERV (NEW) - EXAMINATION SUMMER 2017

Subject Code: 2150903 Date:10/05/2017


Subject Name: Power Electronics I
Time: 02:30 PM to 05:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

MARKS
Q.1 Short Questions 14
1 What is snubber circuit? Why is it needed?
2 What are the essential requirements of a gate triggering pulse?
3 Why equalizing circuits are provided in series connection of thyistors?
4 Define intrinsic standoff ratio of UJT?
5 What is Commutation? List various conditions necessary for the
commutation of SCR.
6 Explain difference between half controlled and full controlled Bridge
rectifier.
7 Explain the terms Duty cycle and chopper frequency.
8 How thyristors are protected against over voltage and over current.
9 Define and explain latching and holding current.
10 What is the peak inverse voltage (PIV) across a thyristor which is in the
off state in a three phase rectifier?
11 What are the effects of source inductance in the operation of a rectifier?
12 Define the string efficiency and de-rating factor of thyristors connected in
parallel.
13 Explain why the IGBT is called voltage controlled device?
14 Explain the principle of operation of power MOSFET.
Q.2 (a) Describe the use of pulse transformer in triggering of SCRs. 03
(b) Draw with neat circuit diagram static V-I characteristic of an IGBT. 04
(c) Describe TRIAC four mode operation and its application as Fan 07
Regulator with necessary sketches.
OR
(c) Give comparison between power MOSFET and IGBT with respect to 07
their operating frequency range, on state voltage drop range, type of
snubber circuit requirement, maximum VI ratings, static VI
characteristics, applications and circuit symbol.
Q.3 (a) Give a comparison between Regenerative and Rheostatic braking? 03
(b) What is necessity of connecting SCRs in parallel? Indicates problems 04
associated with it and discuss the common methods of current sharing of
parallel connected SCRs.
(c) Design a UJT relaxation oscillator using UJT 2N2646, for triggering an 07
SCR. The UJT has following characteristics.
= 0.7, Ip =50A, Vv=2V, Iv=6mA, VBB=20V, RBB=7K8, IEO=2mA,
also determine the limits for the output frequency of the oscillator.
OR
Q.3 (a) Describe the uses of freewheeling diode in converters circuit. 03
(b) Describe the principle of operation of Buck - Boost DC -DC converter. 04
(c) For a single phase full wave controlled converter with RLE load, draw the 07
circuit diagram and necessary waveforms. Derive the mathematical
expressions of output voltage.
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Q.4 (a) List the advantages and disadvantages of boost regulator. 03
(b) Define any four important ratings of Thyristor. 04
(c) Draw the circuit configuration of step up chopper and explain its working. 07
Derive its output voltage equation in terms of duty cycle and input
voltage.
OR
Q.4 (a) What is chopper? List the methods of load voltage control. 03
(b) Compare TRIAC and SCR. 04
(c) With a neat circuit diagram and wave forms describe the Morgans 07
Chopper circuit states its applications & limitations.
Q.5 (a) Give basic topologies of switch mode regulators. 03
(b) Explain four quadrant operation of DC Drive with Phase controlled 04
converters.
(c) With the help of relevant waveforms explain Class C complementary 07
commutation circuit.
OR
Q.5 (a) Discuss all factors which decide the continuous current and discontinuous 03
current modes of operation of a converter.
(b) What is di/dt effect and its protection in a Thyristor? 04
(c) Give block diagram for closed loop speed control of DC drive. Explain 07
working of each block.

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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY


BE - SEMESTERV (NEW) - EXAMINATION SUMMER 2016
Subject Code:2150903 Date:13/05/2016
Subject Name:Power Electronics I
Time:02:30 PM to 05:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q.1 (a) Explain construction and working of GTO with its turnoff mechanism. 07
(b) Give comparison between power MOSFET and IGBT with respect to their 07
operating frequency range, on state voltage drop range, type of snubber circuit
requirement, maximum VI ratings, static VI characteristics, applications and
circuit symbol.
Q.2 (a) Enlist various commutation circuit of SCR. Explain any one voltage 07
commutation circuit.
(b) Explain synchronized UJT circuit for triggering SCR. 07
OR
(b) Explain thermal equivalent circuit of power device. Mention what will be the 07
effect of temperature rise on power dissipation capacity of device.
Q.3 (a) Draw necessary waveforms and explain working of 1- full controlled rectifier 07
circuit with R-L load.
(b) Explain working of four quadrant operation of dual converter. 07
OR
Q.3 (a) Explain working of 1- semi converter with resistive load. 07
(b) Explain working of 3- half wave controlled rectifier with RL load with 07
continuous conduction mode.
Q.4 (a) Explain working of Jones chopper circuit. 07
(b) Explain working of buck switching regulator circuit. 07
OR
Q.4 (a) Explain working of switching boost regulator circuit. 07
(b) Explain working of Morgens chopper circuit. 07
Q.5 (a) Give block diagram for closed loop speed control of DC drive. Explain working 07
of each block.
(b) Explain working of 1- full converter drive in continuous conduction mode. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) Explain operation of four quadrant DC motor using chopper circuit. 07
(b) Explain working of SCR using two transistor analogy. 07

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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY


BE SEMESTER V (NEW) EXAMINATION WINTER 2015

Subject Code: 2150903 Date:17/12/2015


Subject Name: Power Electronics-1
Time: 10:30am to 1:00pm Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q.1 (a) Explain DIAC with its construction and V-I characteristic. 07
(b) Explain CUK converter. 07
Q.2 (a) Draw circuit diagram for obtaining static V-I characteristic of an IGBT. Also 07
draw and explain static V-I characteristic.
(b) Explain UJT relaxation oscillator. 07
OR
(b) Explain working of series connected SCRs. 07
Q.3 (a) Explain pulse transformer and opto-coupler. 07
(b) Explain design of snubber circuit 07
OR
Q.3 (a) Explain thermal modelling of SCR. 07
(b) Explain working of single phase half converter with R load. 07
Q.4 (a) Draw circuit diagram, waveform and derive expression for V RMS for 3-phase 07
half wave converter with R-L load.
(b) Explain Morgans chopper. 07
OR
Q.4 (a) Draw circuit diagram and waveforms for continuous and dis-continuous mode 07
of working for single phase semi-converter with freewheeling diode.
(b) What is chopper? Explain step-up chopper. 07
Q.5 (a) Explain single phase full converter drive feeding separately exited dc motor for 07
continuous conduction mode.
(b) Explain single phase dual converter drive. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) Explain principle of regenerative brake control. 07
(b) Explain phase locked loop (PLL) control of dc motor. 07

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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY


BE - SEMESTERV (OLD) - EXAMINATION SUMMER 2017
Subject Code: 150903 Date: 01/05/2017
Subject Name: Power Electronics - I
Time: 02:30 PM to 05:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q.1 (a) Critically compare power MOSFET and SCR in terms of its control, 07
characteristics, ratings and applications.
(b) Explain the turn-on and turn-off characteristics of an SCR. 07
Q.2 (a) List the various turn-on methods used to trigger an SCR. Which turn-on method 07
is the most popular and why? Briefly explain the method.
(b) Discuss the static characteristics of a triac and hence explain how it can be used 07
for AC phase control applications.
OR
(b) List the various protections required for operating an SCR safely and reliably. 07
Also, explain Crowbar protection using a neat circuit diagram.
Q.3 (a) Explain the working of single phase fully controlled bridge converter connected 07
to an R-L load. Draw suitable waveforms and derive the RMS output voltage
and average output voltage equations.
(b) A single-phase semi-converter is supplied by 200V, 50Hz and it is connected 07
with a RLE load where R=15, E=80V and L is very large so that the load
current is ripple free. Determine (a) average output voltage, (b) average output
current, (c) average and rms value of thyristor current, (d) average and rms
value of diode current, (e) circuit turn-OFF time at = 35.
OR
Q.3 (a) Explain the basic principle of a dual converter. Hence show how two-3 phase 07
full converters can be connected back to back to form a circulating current type
of dual converter. Discuss its operation with the help of voltage waveforms
across (i) each converter and (ii) across the load
(b) With relevant waveforms, explain how the operation of a single-phase half- 07
controlled (semi-controlled) converter differs from that of fully-controlled
converter. Also, mention the advantages of half-controlled converter over fully-
controlled converter.
Q.4 (a) What is the need of connecting SCRs in parallel? Indicate problems associated 07
with it and discuss the common methods of current sharing of parallel
connected SCRs.
(b) With neat circuit diagram and waveforms, explain the operation of a two- 07
quadrant chopper capable to give forward motoring and forward regenerative
operation.
OR
Q.4 (a) Explain the working of a step-up chopper and derive the equation of average 07
output voltage in terms of input voltage and duty cycle.

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(b) A step-down chopper used for ON-OFF control of a separately excited DC 07
motor is fed with a DC supply voltage of 230V. The ON time and OFF time are
8ms and 12ms, respectively. Armature resistance is 3. Assuming continuous
conduction of the motor current, calculate the average load current when the
motor runs at a speed of 1200rpm. Motor voltage constant is kv=0.5V/rad/s.
Q.5 (a) Explain how regenerative braking can be achieved for a separately excited DC 07
motor using DC-DC converter.
(b) With the help of appropriate waveforms and equations, show how the source 07
inductance reduces the average output voltage of a single phase fully-controlled
converter.
OR
Q.5 (a) Discuss the two zone operation in context to the speed control of DC separately 07
excited motor. Clearly show the constant torque and constant power region and
comment on the speed-control methods that must be utilized for a respective
zone.
(b) It is intended to operate a DC separately excited motor in 1st and 4th quadrant. 07
Name an appropriate AC-DC phase controlled converter which can achieve this
objective. With relevant waveforms and circuit diagram, explain the operation
of this DC drive.

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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY


BE - SEMESTERV- EXAMINATION SUMMER 2016
Subject Code: 150903 Date: 09/05/2016
Subject Name: Power Electronics - I
Time: 02:30 PM to 05:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q.1 (a) Explain GTO turn on and turn off characteristics. 07


(b) Explain working of Cuk converter with schematic diagram and waveforms. 07

Q.2 (a) Discuss two transistor analogy of SCR. 07


(b) Discuss static characteristics of IGBT. Compare IGBT with MOSFET. 07

OR
(b) Mention requirements of Gate circuit. Discuss use of DIAC in firing circuit. 07

Q.3 (a) Discuss thermal model of thyristor. Write steps to design a snubber circuit. 07
(b) Discuss effect of source and load inductances on the performance of AC to DC 07
controlled converter.
OR
Q.3 (a) Why thyristors are connected in series? Discuss series operation of thyristor. 07
(b) Discuss power factor improvement techniques used in AC to DC controlled 07
converter.
Q.4 (a) Discuss four quadrant operations of DC drives. 07
(b) Explain working of buck-boost converter with schematic diagram and waveforms. 07

OR
Q.4 (a) Explain working of Jones chopper with schematic diagram and waveforms. 07
(b) Explain dual converter based DC drives. 07

Q.5 (a) Discuss static analysis of time ratio control and current limit control. 07
(b) Explain principle of speed control of DC motor. 07

OR
Q.5 (a) Explain microcomputer control of DC drive. 07
(b) Explain operation of three phase semi converter with RLE load. 07

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BE - SEMESTERV EXAMINATION WINTER 2015

Subject Code: 150903 Date:08/12/2015


Subject Name: Power Electronics-I
Time: 10:30am to 1:00pm Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q.1 (a) What is snubber circuit? Why is it needed? Draw a snubber circuit for a SCR and 07
give guidelines for selecting its components.
(b) Using voltage and current wave form, Explain the dynamic turn-ON and turn- 07
OFF processes.
Q.2 (a) Describe the construction, working and characteristics of IGBT. 07
(b) With neat circuit diagram & waveform explain UJT oscillator triggering. 07
OR
(b) Enlist the different protection provided to SCR. Explain crowbar protection 07
circuit for SCR.
Q.3 (a) Explain the resistance triggering and R-C triggering method. What is advantage 07
of RC triggering over resistance triggering?
(b) Explain three phase full converter with RL load using circuit diagram and wave 07
form.
OR
Q.3 (a) Using relevant circuit diagram and waveforms, explain Class C 07
(Complimentary) forced commutation method.
(b) Explain A.C phase control of TRIAC using Diac. 07
Q.4 (a) Describe the working principle of Jones chopper with neat circuit diagram. 07
(b) Explain in brief various control strategies of a chopper. 07
OR
Q.4 (a) Explain the operation of a three phase, half controlled bridge converter with 07
associated waveforms for < 60. Derive the expression for average output
voltage.
(b) With neat schematic block diagram describe the control of four(4) quadrant DC 07
drives.
Q.5 (a) Explain single phase dual converter drive for dc motor. 07
(b) State the different methods of braking of DC motor. Explain regenerative 07
braking scheme with schematic diagram.
OR
Q.5 (a) Explain the operation of single phase fully controlled converter with R load and 07
derive the expression for average voltage and current.
(b) State the principle of DC motor speed control. Explain single phase semi 07
converter DC motor drive.

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BE - SEMESTERV EXAMINATION SUMMER 2015

Subject code: 150903 Date: 11/05/2015


Subject Name: Power Electronics-I
Time: 02.30pm-05.00pm Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q.1 (a) Explain construction & working of a SCR. Discuss two transistor 07
analogy.
(b) Explain snubber circuit. Give design guidelines for selecting its 07
component

Q.2 (a) State the causes of over-voltage in thyristor circuits. Briefly explain 07
over-voltage protection of SCR
(b) Explain V-I characteristic & working of Triac. 07
OR
(b) Draw the circuit of a single phase fully controlled converter with R-L 07
load. Derive necessary equations and sketch output waveform.

Q.3 (a) Draw the circuit diagram and waveforms of input & output voltages 07
and currents for a single phase half wave controlled converter with
RLE load. Derive the mathematical expression of output voltage.
(b) Explain in brief various control strategies of a chopper. 07
OR
Q.3 (a) Explain UJT based triggering of thyristor. 07
(b) Explain concept of Dual Converter. Using circuit diagram,briefly 07
explain the working of any one type of dual converter.

Q.4 (a) With a neat circuit diagram and waveforms describe the Morgans 07
Chopper circuit .State its applications & limitations.
(b) What are the different methods of breaking DC motor? Explain 07
regenerative braking scheme with schematic diagram.
OR
Q.4 (a) Using relevant circuit diagram and waveform, explain Class-C 07
(Complimentary) forced commutation method.
(b) Write a short note on buck-boost converter. 07

Q.5 (a) Draw & explain the V-I characteristics of UJT. Define peak point and 07
valley point clearly.
(b) Explain the characteristic ,working and construction of IGBT. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) Explain the various techniques of improving the power factor in phase 07
controlled converters. Explain PWM techniques in detail with
necessary sketch and waveform.
(b) Compare MOSFET with SCR in terms of basic structure 07

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BE - SEMESTERV EXAMINATION WINTER 2014
Subject Code: 150903 Date: 03-12-2014
Subject Name: Power Electronics - I
Time: 10.30 am - 01.00 pm Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q.1 (a) With the help of neat diagram explain the working and characteristics of IGBT. List 07
advantages and disadvantages of IGBT over Power BJT.
(b) What do you mean by commutation of SCR? What are the different classes of forced 07
commutation method? Explain any one method in detail.
Q.2 (a) Draw and explain static characteristics of Triac. Differentiate between SCR and 07
Triac.
(b) Explain the various turn-on methods of SCR. 07
OR
(b) List out the different protection provided to SCR. Explain Crowbar circuit for SCR. 07
Q.3 (a) What is the necessity of connecting SCRs in series? What are the problems 07
associated with series connections of SCRs? How are they eliminated?
(b) Describe the working of single phase fully controlled bridge converter with RL load. 07
Sketch the waveforms of 1) Load current 2) Load voltage 3) Thyristor current
4) Thyristor voltage for = 60 . Hence derive the expression of average output
0

voltage.
OR
Q.3 (a) With the help of neat circuit diagram explain R-C full wave triggering circuit for 07
SCR. Also draw the related voltage waveforms.
(b) Explain the operation of three phase half wave controlled converter with RL load. 07
Sketch the associated waveforms for = 450 .
Q.4 (a) Explain with a neat circuit diagram the basic principle of a dual converter. Give the 07
comparision between circulating current mode and non-circulating current mode.
(b) Discuss the various techniques of improving the power factor in phase controlled 07
converters. Explain PWM techniques in detail with necessary sketch and waveforms.
OR
Q.4 (a) Explain the control strategies for chopper in detail. 07
(b) With the help of circuit diagram explain the type D chopper. 07
Q.5 (a) What are the different methods of braking of D.C motor? Explain regenerative 07
braking scheme with schematic diagram.
(b) Explain single phase semi converter DC motor drive. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) What is the principle of phase lock loop control of d.c drives? List the advantages of 07
phase lock loop control of d.c drives.
(b) Explain 1- dual converter drive for d.c motor. 07

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BE - SEMESTERV EXAMINATION SUMMER 2014
Subject Code: 150903 Date: 19-06-2014
Subject Name: Power Electronics-I
Time: 10.30 am - 01.00 pm Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1 (a) Derive the expression for average output voltage, RMS output voltage for single 07
phase half wave rectifier assuming purely resistive load. Draw necessary waveform.
(b) Discuss the working principle of Jones chopper. 07
Q.2 (a) Explain steady state V-I characteristics of power BJT. Also discuss the second 07
breakdown phenomenon in brief.
(b) Draw & explain dynamic turn-on characteristics of SCR. 07
OR
(b) Discuss the operation of buck-boost converter. 07
Q.3 (a) Explain two transistor analogy of an SCR. 07
(b) What are the methods of DC motor speed control? Explain single phase 07
semi-converter DC motor drive.
OR
Q.3 (a) Explain RC firing circuit for SCR. Draw output voltage waveform for firing angle 07
equal to 90o.
(b) What do you mean by commutation of SCR? Explain any one method in brief. 07
Q.4 (a) With neat diagram & waveform explain UJT oscillator triggering. 07
(b) Write a short note on voltage rating of SCR. 07
OR
Q.4 (a) A relaxation oscillator using a UJT is to be designed for triggering an SCR. The UJT 07
has the following data
Ip =0.6mA, Vp=18V, Vv=1V, Rbb=5K, =0.72, C=0.04F, firing frequency is
2KHz, normal leakage current with emitter open is 4.2mA.
Compute the values of R, R1 & R2.
(b) Write a short note on protection of SCR. 07
Q.5 (a) What are the control strategies for chopper? Explain in brief. 07
(b) Explain the operation of dual converter circuit. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) Explain regenerative braking control in DC machines using chopper circuit. 07
(b) Explain the working of MOSFET. 07
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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY


BE - SEMESTERV EXAMINATION WINTER 2013
Subject Code: 150903 Date: 04-12-2013
Subject Name: Power Electronics - I
Time: 10.30 am - 01.00 pm Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1 (a) Explain with the help of associated waveforms the working of a UJT triggered SCR circuit in 07
which constant current charging is accomplished. Discuss design of such circuit by deriving
necessary expression for (i) Time period of Pulse (ii) Minimum and Maximum value of
emitter resistance and corresponding time period of pulse.
(b) Discuss TRIAC four mode operation and explain its application as a Fan Regulator. 07

Q.2 (a) Discuss the effect of positive and negative gate bias on Gate triggering of SCR. Explain 07
considerations for design of gate trigger circuit.
(b) Explain turnoff behavior of SCR and discuss major specifications associated with it. 07
OR
(b) What is necessity of connecting SCRs in parallel? Indicates problems associated with it and 07
discuss the common methods of current sharing of parallel connected SCRs.

Q.3 (a) For a single phase fully controlled converter with RLE load, draw the circuit diagram and 07
waveforms of input & output voltages and currents, and voltage across SCR. Derive the
mathematical expressions of output voltage.
(b) Discuss the uses of following with reference to SCR phase controlled rectifier circuit 07
supplying power to inductive load. (i) Pulse Transformer (ii) Freewheeling diode.
OR
Q.3 (a) Draw three phase full wave converter circuits with R-L load and explain the working with 07
waveforms for continues current through load. Derive expression for output DC voltage.
Hence state the maximum output voltage and determine the triggering angle for half the
maximum output voltage.
(b) Explain principles of speed control of DC motor with necessary operating modes. 07

Q.4 (a) Draw the circuit configuration of step up chopper and explain its working. Derive its output 07
voltage equation in terms of duty cycle and input voltage.
(b) A chopper operating on TRC constant frequency principle is feeding a dc series motor having 07
an armature resistance 0.06ohm and field resistance 0.03 ohm. The average circuit current is
15 amp and the chopper frequency is 500 Hz. The back emf of the motor is 1000.Find the
period of conduction and blocking. The chopper input is 200Volts.
OR
Q.4 (a) With the neat block diagram and waveforms discuss switch mode regulator and classify them. 07
(b) What is a snubber circuit? How are the elements of the snubber circuit calculated? 07

Q.5 (a) Discuss the various techniques of improving the power factor in phase controlled converters. 07
Explain PWM techniques in detail with necessary sketch and waveforms
(b) Discuss the principle of Regenerative braking control of DC to DC converter fed separately 07
excited dc motor with necessary sketch and waveforms.
OR
Q.5 (a) Discuss following in Brief. 10
(i) MOV-Metal Oxide Variastors (ii) EMI-Electromagnetic interference protection
(b) Define following terms 04
(i) Turn on time (ii) Turn off time (iii)Converter grade SCR (iv) Inverter grade SCR
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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY


BE - SEMESTERV EXAMINATION SUMMER 2013
Subject Code: 150903 Date: 21-05-2013
Subject Name: Power Electronics-I
Time: 10.30 am - 01.00 pm Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1 (a) Explain the construction, working and characteristics of IGBT. Give the 07
advantage of it on power BJT.
(b) What do you mean by freewheeling action? How diode can provide 07
freewheeling action?

Q.2 (a) Why we are connecting SCRs in series? What problem arises with series 07
connection of SCRs. Derive the equitation for resister Rs for static
equalizing?
(b) Explain the two transistor analogy for SCRs. Also explain with this that 07
once SCR is triggered, current is rises to full load value.
OR
(b) List out the different protection is provided to SCR. Explain Crowbar 07
protection circuit for SCR.

Q.3 (a) What is the need of isolation between power circuit and control circuit? 07
Explain the different method of isolation in details.
(b) Explain the resistance triggering and R-C triggering method. What is 07
advantage of RC triggering over resistance triggering?
OR
Q.3 (a) Explain a.c phase control of TRIAC using Diac. 07
(b) Explain the operation of single phase full-wave bridge rectifier using 07
SCR. Derive its output voltage equitation.

Q.4 (a) Explain the three phase Half wave controlled rectifier with resistive 07
load.
(b) Explain the basic principle of dual converter. 07
OR
Q.4 (a) Explain three phase Half wave semi-converters. 07
(b) What do you mean by pulse width modulation? What are the 07
advantages of pulse width modulation techniques? Explain sinusoidal
pulse width modulation techniques.

Q.5 (a) Explain the working of step-down and step up chopper. Give the 07
comparison between two.
(b) Explain working of type - D chopper. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) Explain working of current commutated chopper circuit with its wave 07
form.
(b) What is the difference between Linear voltage regulator and Switch 07
mode power supply? Explain the working of both regulators.

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