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B.Tech. (EE-2011 Batch)
POWER ELECTRONICS
Subject Code : BTEE-504 Paper ID : [ 70557]
Time : 3 Hrs. Max. Marks : 60
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES :
1. SECTION-A is COMPULSORY consisting of TEN questions carrying TWO marks each.
2. SECTION-B contains FIVE questions carrying FIVE marks each and students have to attempt any FOUR questions.
3. SECTION-C contains THREE questions carrying TEN marks each and students have to attempt any TWO questions
Power Electronics BTEE-504 5th Sem Batch 2011 Onwards B.Tech PTU April 2019 Question Paper
SECTION-A
Q1. Answer Briefly.
a) Differentiate between holding and latching current in a Thyristor.
b) What is the role of dv/dt in the operation of a Thyristor?
c) Differentiate between Diac and Triac.
d) What is the function of free wheeling diode?
e) What is a LASCR?
f) Write applications of a Thyristors.
g) What is the importance of Surge current rating of a Thyristor?
h) Draw turn on characteristics of a Thyristor.
i) Draw snubber circuit.
j) What is duty cycle of a chopper?
SECTION-B
Q2. Attempt any FOUR questions. 5×4=20
Q2 Explain two transistor model of a Thyristor.
Q3 Compare power MOSFETs with BJTs.
Q4 Discuss operation of single phase mid-point cycloconverter with R-L load for continuous conduction with relevant circuit diagram and necessary output waveforms.
Q5 Describe the working of step down chopper and derive expression for output voltage.
Q6 Draw and explain the simple SCR series inverter circuit employing class A type commutation with the help of important waveforms. State the limitations of this inverter.
SECTION-C
Q3. Attempt any TWO questions. 2×10=20
Q7 What are the methods for voltage control within the inverters? Explain in detail with waveforms.
Q8 a) Define string efficiency for series /parallel connected SCRs .Show the string efficiency of two series connected SCRs is less than one.
b) Explain the difference between class A and class B commutation.
Q9 A 230 V, 50 Hz, one pulse SCR controlled converter is triggered at a firing angle of 40° and the load current extinguishes at an angle of 210°. Find the current turn off time, average output voltage and average load current for
a) R = 5 ohm and L = 2 mH.
b) R = 5 ohm, L = 2 mH and E = 110 V.
Power Electronics BTEE-504 5th Sem Batch 2011 Onwards B.Tech PTU April 2019 Question Paper
Get StartedSection a Power Electronics BTEE-504 5th Sem Batch 2011 Onwards B.Tech PTU April 2019 Question Paper
Differentiate between holding and latching current in a Thyristor.Holding and latching current in a Thyristor.
What is the role of dv/dt in the operation of a Thyristor?
Role of dv/dt in the operation of a Thyristor.
Differentiate between Diac and Triac.
Differentiate between Diac and Triac.
What is the function of free wheeling diode?
Function of free wheeling diode.
What is a LASCR?
LASCR.
Write applications of a Thyristors.
Applications of a Thyristors.
What is the importance of Surge current rating of a Thyristor?
Importance of Surge current rating of a Thyristor.
Draw turn on characteristics of a Thyristor.
Characteristics of a Thyristor.
Draw snubber circuit.
Snubber circuit.
What is duty cycle of a chopper?
Duty cycle of a chopper.
Power Electronics BTEE-504 5th Sem Batch 2011 PTU April 2019 Paper
Section B :Power Electronics BTEE-504 5th Sem Batch 2011 B.Tech PTU April 2019 Paper
Explain two transistor model of a Thyristor.Two transistor model of a Thyristor.
Compare power MOSFETs with BJTs.
Circuit Diagram of Single phase mid-point cycloconverter with R-L load for continuous conduction
Working of step down chopper and derive expression for output voltage.
Simple SCR series inverter circuit employing class A type commutation.
State the limitations of this inverter.
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Power Electronics BTEE-504 5th Sem Batch 2011 B.Tech PTU April 2019 Paper
Get Started https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHX6f8TIvX8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_RR6LVICp0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mV41CMWonN4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0LVPE0Q3LE&list=PLA9Q9SDZ781WXNAWit379A4CRLMvjGiUw&index=14&t=0sSection c :-Power Electronics BTEE-504 5th Sem Batch 2011 B.Tech PTU April 2019 Paper
What are the methods for voltage control within the inverters? Explain in detail with waveforms.Methods for voltage control within the inverters.
Define string efficiency for series /parallel connected SCRs .Show the string efficiency of two series connected SCRs is less than one.
String efficiency for series /parallel connected SCRs .
Show the string efficiency of two series connected SCRs is less than one.
Explain the difference between class A and class B commutation.
Difference between class A and class B commutation.
A 230 V, 50 Hz, one pulse SCR controlled converter is triggered at a firing angle of 40° and the load current extinguishes at an angle of 210°.
230 V, 50 Hz, one pulse SCR controlled converter is triggered at a firing angle of 40° and the load current extinguishes at an angle of 210°. Find the current turn off time, average output voltage and average load current for
a) R = 5 ohm and L = 2 mH.
b) R = 5 ohm, L = 2 mH and E = 110 V.
Power Electronics BTEE-504 5th Sem B.Tech PTU April 2019 Paper
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