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Power Electronics Question Paper - Jun 18 - Electrical And Electronics (Semester 5) - Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU)
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Power Electronics - Jun 18
Electrical And Electronics (Semester 5)
Total marks: 80
Total time: 3 Hours
Note: Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing ONE full question form each module.
1.a.
With neat circuit diagram, input and output wave form , explain the different types of power electronics converters.
(8 marks)
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1.b.
Discuss the peripheral effects of power electronic equipments.
(4 marks)
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1.c.
Discuss the major industrial applications of power electronic converter circuits.
(4 marks)
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OR
2.a.
With the help of neat waveform , explain the reverse recovery characteristics of a power diode. And also obtain an expression for peak reverse current.
(8 marks)
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2.b.
With the neat circuit diagram and waveforms explain the operation of single-phase full wave rectifier with RL load. Derive the expression for rms output current for continuous load current.
(8 marks)
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Module-2
3.b.
With neat circuit diagram and switching time explain steady state and switching characteristics of power MOSFET.
(8 marks)
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3.b.
Give the list of base drive control circuit for BJT. with a neat diagram explain anti-stauration control.
(8 marks)
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OR
4.a.
With necessary waveforms explain the switching characteristics of an IGBT
(5 marks)
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4.b.
In the bipolar transistor circuit show in fig Q4(b) $\beta$ varies between 10 to 60. The load resistance Rc = 5$\Omega$ , Vcc= 100V , Vbb= 8V , if Vcₑ(sat)=2.5V and Vbₑ(sat)=1.75V calculate :
(5 marks)
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i) The value of R₈ that results in saturation with an ODF of 5.
ii) The forced $\beta$ value.
iii) power loss in transistor.

4.c.
Discuss the importance of providing isolation of gate 1 base drive from power circuit and explain the two methods.
(6 marks)
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Module-3
5.a.
Derive an expression for an anode current of thyristor with the help of two transistor analogy.
(5 marks)
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5.b.
Write the current diagram and waveform explain the working of UJT triggering technique of SCR.
(5 marks)
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5.c.
Design the value of di/dt inductor and RG snubber components for an SCR working in a 230V system. Given di/dt rating is 90A/$\mu$s. Effective series resistance is 1.5$\Omega$ and damping factor is 0.6
(6 marks)
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OR
6.a.
With the help of neat sketch , explain the static V-I characteristics of an SCR. Define latching current , holding current and breakover voltage.
(6 marks)
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6.b.
Ten thyristor are used in string to with stand a DC voltage of Vs=15kV. The maximum leakage leakage current and recovery charge difference of thyristor are 10mA and 150$\mu$C respectively. Each thyristor has a Voltage sharing resistor of R = 56$\Omega$ and capacitance of C₁=0.5$\mu$F. determine :
(6 marks)
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i) The maximum steady state voltage.
ii)Steady state voltage derating factor
ii) The maximum transient voltage sharing
iv) The transient voltage derating factor.
6.c.
Explain the V-I characteristics of TRIAC.
(4 marks)
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Module-4
7.a.
With necessary waveforms, explain the operation of single-phase AC voltage controller with RL load. Derive the expression for rms output voltage.
(8 marks)
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7.b.
A single phase full wave AC voltage controller has an input voltage of 230V and a load resistance of 10$\Omega$ . The firing angle is 45° Calculate:
(8 marks)
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i) rms output voltage ii) The output power iii) The input p.f
OR
8.a.
With circuit diagram and waveforms , explain the operation of three phase dual converter.
(8 marks)
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8.b.
The single phase dual converter is operated form a 129V , 60Hz supply and the load resistance is R= 10$\Omega$. The circulating inductance is Lᵣ= 40mH, delay angle are $\alpha$₁=60° and $\alpha$₂=120º. calculate the peak circulating current and the peak current of converter -1.
(4 marks)
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8.c.
What are the significance of circulating current in dual converters.
(4 marks)
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Module-5
9.a.
Classify the different types of choppers the help of circuit and quadrant diagram. Explain the operation of four quadrant chopper.
(8 marks)
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9.b.
For the chopper circuit shown in Fig 9(b) the duty cycle is 0.t and chopping frequency f=5KHz. Determine:
i)Minimum instantaneous load current
ii)Peak instantaneous load current
iii)Maximum peak- to- peak current in load.
iv) Average and rms load current.
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(8 marks)
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OR
10.a.
What a neat circuit diagram and waveforms explain 180° mode of operation of a three phase inverter. Give the expression for line and phase voltage for one cycle.
(8 marks)
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10.b.
Explain sinusoidal pulse width modulation technique of voltage control of single phase inverter.
(4 marks)
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10.c
Discuss the advantages of the current source inverter over voltage source inverter
(4 marks)
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