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USN 18EPE 13
First Semester M.Tech. Power Electronics Degree (Autonomous) Semester End Examination, SEE, Jan2019

Solid State Power Controllers

(Model Question Paper – 1)
Time: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 100

Instructions to students:
1. Answer FIVE FULL Questions.
2. Answer ONE full question from each module.
3. All questions carry equal marks.

Mar COs RBT*

ks
With a neat circuit diagram and relevant output voltage waveforms, explain the 10 CO1
L2
a) operation of single ø semi converter feeding R-L load.
1.
With a neat circuit diagram and output voltage waveforms, Justify the 10 CO1
L4
b) suitability of 3 ø Full converter for high power conversion.

OR

With a neat labeled diagram & relevant waveforms, explain the working of a 10 CO1
a single phase dual converter. L2

A 3 phase half wave converter is operated from a 3-phase star connected 208- 10 CO2
V, 60 Hz supply and the load resistance is R = 10Ω. If it is required to obtain
2 an average output voltage of 50% of the maximum possible output voltage,

b) calculate (a) the delay angle α. b) The rms and average output currents, c) The L3
average and rms thyristor currents, d) the rectification efficiency, e) the TUF
and

f) the input PF

With a neat labeled diagram and relevant waveforms, explain the working of a 10 CO1
a) L2
single ø current source, ASCI type inverter.
3.
With a neat circuit diagram explain the operation of three ø voltage source 10 CO1
b) L2
bridge inverter operating with 180°mode of operation.

OR

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With a neat labeled diagram and relevant waveforms, explain the working of a 10 CO1
a) L2
single-ø full bridge voltage source inverter.
4
With a neat circuit diagram explain the operation of three ø voltage source 10 CO1
b) L2
bridge inverter operating with 120°mode of operation.

Discuss the different harmonic reduction methods of inverters. 10 CO1 L2

a)
5.
With a neat circuit diagram explain the operation of sinusoidal pulse width 10 CO3
modulation technique voltage control of 3- phase inverter. L2
b)

OR

Discuss with waveform, voltage control of 3 ø inverters by third harmonic 10 CO3

L2
a) PWM technique
6.
Explain with waveform, the single phase voltage control of inverter using 10 CO3
L2
b) SPWM technique.

Explain the basic concept and features of a multilevel inverters. 10 CO1

a) L2
7.
Describe the operation of a diode clamped multilevel inverter. State its merits 10 CO1
b) L2
and demerits.

OR

With a neat circuit diagram, explain the operation of a cascaded H-bridge 10 CO1
L2
a) multilevel inverter.
8.
With a neat circuit diagram, explain the operation of a Capacitor clamped 10 CO1
b) L2
multilevel inverter.

The buck dc dc converter has the following parameters. Input voltage = 50 V; 10 CO2
D= 0.4; L= 400 µH; C= 100 µF; f= 20 kHz; R= 20Ω. Assuming ideal
L3
a) components, calculate a) output voltage b) Maximum and Minimum inductor
9. current c) the output voltage ripple.

With neat circuit diagram and waveforms explain the principle of step up 10 CO3
b) L2
converters.

Explain the transformer model for DC –DC converter with advantages. 10 CO3 L2
a)
10. With neat circuit diagram and waveforms explain the principle of step 10 CO1
b) L2
down converters.

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(An Autonomous Institution Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum & Aided by Govt. of Karnataka, India)
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Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bangalore – 560056

(An Autonomous Institution Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum & Aided by Govt. of Karnataka, India)
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USN 18EPE 13
First Semester M.Tech. Power Electronics Degree (Autonomous) Semester End Examination, SEE, Jan2019

Solid State Power Controllers

(Model Question Paper – II)
Time: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 100

Instructions to students:
1. Answer FIVE FULL Questions.
2. Answer ONE full question from each module.
3. All questions carry equal marks.
COs RBT*
Marks

With a neat circuit diagram and relevant waveforms, explain the 10 CO1
L2
a) operation of 3 ø semi converter.
1.
With a neat labeled diagram & relevant waveforms, explain the 10 CO1
L2
b) working of a single phase dual converter.

OR

With a neat circuit diagram and output voltage waveforms, explain the 10 CO1
a operation of 1-ø full converter. Obtain the expression of average value L4
2 of resultant output voltage.

With a neat circuit diagram and relevant waveforms, explain the 10 CO1
b) L2
operation of 3 ø full converter.

With a neat labeled diagram and relevant waveforms, explain the 10 CO1
a) L2
working of a 1 ø half bridge voltage source inverter.
3.
With a neat circuit diagram explain the operation of three ø bridge 10 CO1
b) L2
voltage source inverter operating with 180°mode of operation.

OR

With a neat labeled diagram and relevant waveforms, explain the 10 CO1
a) L2
working of a single-ø full bridge voltage source inverter.
4
b) Write a note on resonant inverters discussing the importance. 10 CO1 L2

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Discuss with waveform, voltage control of 3 ø inverters by third 10 CO3

L2
a) harmonic PWM technique.
5.
With a neat circuit diagram explain the operation of sinusoidal pulse 10 CO1
L2
b) width modulation technique voltage control of 3- phase inverter.

OR

Discuss the different harmonic reduction techniques of inverters. 10 CO3 L2

a)
6.
Explain with waveform, the single phase voltage control of inverter 10 CO3
L2
b) using SPWM technique.

Explain the basic concept and features of multilevel inverters. 10 CO1

a) L2
7.
With a neat circuit diagram, explain the operation of a cascaded H- 10 CO1
b) L2
bridge multilevel inverter.

OR

Describe the operation of a diode clamped multilevel inverter. State its 10 CO1
L2
a) merits and demerits.
8.
With a neat circuit diagram, explain the operation of a Capacitor 10 CO1
b) L2
clamped multilevel inverter.

The buck dc dc converter has the following parameters. Input voltage = 50 10 CO2
V; D= 0.4; L= 400 µH; C= 100 µF; f= 20 kHz; R= 20Ω. Assuming ideal
L4
a) components, calculate a) output voltage b) Maximum and Minimum inductor
9. current c) the output voltage ripple.

With neat circuit diagram and waveforms explain the principle of step 10 CO3
b) L2
down converters.

OR

Explain the transformer model for DC –DC converter with advantages. 10 CO3 L2
a)
10. With neat circuit diagram and waveforms explain the principle of step 10 CO3
b) L2
up converters.

Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bangalore – 560056

(An Autonomous Institution Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum & Aided by Govt. of Karnataka, India)
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USN 18EPE 13
First Semester M.Tech. Power Electronics Degree (Autonomous) Semester End Examination, SEE, Jan2019

Solid State Power Controllers

(Model Question Paper – III)
Time: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 100

Instructions to students:
1. Answer FIVE FULL Questions.
2. Answer ONE full question from each module.
3. All questions carry equal marks.

Marks COs RBT*

With a neat circuit diagram and relevant output voltage source current 10 CO1
waveforms, explain the operation of single ø semi converter feeding L2
a)
R-L load.
1.
With a neat circuit diagram and output voltage waveforms, explain the 10 CO2
operation of 3 ø converter. Obtain the expression of average value of L4
b)
resultant output voltage.

OR

With a neat labeled diagram & relevant waveforms, explain the 10 CO1 L2
a
working of a single phase semi controlled series converter.

A 3 phase half wave converter is operated from a 3-phase star 10 CO2 L3

connected 208-V, 60 Hz supply and the load resistance is R = 10Ω. If

2 it is required to obtain an average output voltage of 50% of the

b) maximum possible output voltage, calculate (a) the delay angle α. b)

The rms and average output currents, c) The average and rms thyristor
currents, d) the rectification efficiency, e) the TUF and

f) the input PF

With a neat labeled diagram and relevant waveforms, explain the 10 CO1 L2
a)
working of a 1 ø full bridge inverter.
3.
With a neat circuit diagram explain the operation of three ø bridge 10 CO1 L2
b)
inverter operating with 180°mode of operation.

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(An Autonomous Institution Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum & Aided by Govt. of Karnataka, India)
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OR

a) Discuss the differences between CSI and VSI with applications. 10 CO1 L2
4
With a neat labeled diagram and relevant waveforms, explain the 10 CO1
b) L2
working of a single ø current source, ASCI type inverter.

Explain with waveform, the single phase voltage control of inverter 10 CO3
L2
a) using SPWM technique.
5.
With a neat circuit diagram explain the operation of sinusoidal pulse 10 CO3
L2
b) width modulation technique voltage control of 3- phase inverter.

OR

Discuss with waveform, voltage control of 3 ø inverters by third 10 CO3

L2
a) harmonic PWM technique
6.
Discuss the different harmonic reduction methods of inverters. 10 CO2 L2
b)

Explain the basic concept and features of multilevel inverters. 10 CO1

a) L2
7.
Explain with circuit diagram, the operation of a diode clamped 10 CO1
b) L2
multilevel inverter.

OR

With a neat circuit diagram, explain the operation of a cascaded H- 10 CO1

L2
a) bridge multilevel inverter.
8.
With a neat circuit diagram, explain the operation of a Capacitor 10
b) L2
clamped multilevel inverter.

The buck dc dc converter has the following parameters. Input voltage 10 CO3
= 50 V; D= 0.4; L= 400 µH; C= 100 µF; f= 20 kHz; R= 20Ω. Assuming
L3
a) ideal components, calculate a) output voltage b) Maximum and
9. Minimum inductor current c) the output voltage ripple.

With neat circuit diagram and waveforms explain the principle of step 10
b) L2
up converters.

OR

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(An Autonomous Institution Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum & Aided by Govt. of Karnataka, India)
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Explain the transformer model for DC –DC converter with advantages. 10 CO3 L2
a)
The buck dc dc converter has the following parameters. Input voltage 10 CO3
10. = 50 V; D= 0.4; L= 400 µH; C= 100 µF; f= 20 kHz; R= 20Ω. Assuming
b) L3
ideal components, calculate a) output voltage b) Maximum and
Minimum inductor current c) the output voltage ripple.

Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bangalore – 560056

(An Autonomous Institution Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum & Aided by Govt. of Karnataka, India)