DAYANANDA SAGAR COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

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DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

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Question Bank

Course: Power Electronics Course Code: 21EE63

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1 Explain with neat block diagram various types of power electronic
converters
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1. How do ideal switches differ from real switches in power electronic applications?
2. Explain the static characteristics of a semiconductor device and why they are important in power electronics.
3. Compare the turn-on methods of an SCR using R, RC, and UJT triggering.
4. What are the main differences between a MOSFET and an IGBT in terms of structure and operation?
5. Describe the role of power electronic converters in modern electrical systems.
6. Discuss the significance of dynamic characteristics of power semiconductor devices during switching
operations.
7. What are the advantages of Gallium Nitride (GaN) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) power semiconductor switches over
traditional silicon-based devices?

8. Design a simple circuit demonstrating the turn-on method of an SCR using RC triggering.
Include component values and explain the operation of the circuit.
9. Analyze the impact of using different turn-on methods (R, RC, UJT triggering) on the
performance of an SCR in a specific power electronic application.
10. Develop a comparative study between a MOSFET and an IGBT regarding their
suitability for high-frequency switching applications in power electronics.
11. Propose a power electronic converter topology for converting DC power from a solar
panel into AC power for grid connection, considering efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
 12. Evaluate the dynamic characteristics of a specific power semiconductor device during
transient switching conditions and propose mitigation techniques for reducing switching
losses.
13. Devise a strategy for integrating Gallium Nitride (GaN) or Silicon Carbide (SiC) power
semiconductor switches into an existing power electronic system to improve its overall
performance.
14. Formulate a plan for testing and validating the reliability and efficiency of GaN or SiC
power semiconductor switches in a real-world power electronic application.
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 Design a comprehensive protection scheme for an SCR module operating in a high-power industrial
application. Include considerations for overvoltage, overcurrent, and overtemperature protection. Justify your
design choices based on the SCR's datasheet specifications and the specific requirements of the application.

2. Series and Parallel Operation of SCR & MOSFET:

 Investigate the challenges associated with parallel operation of MOSFETs and SCRs in a high-frequency
switching power converter. Propose a novel control strategy to address the inherent issues of gate drive
synchronization, current sharing imbalance, and thermal management in parallel-connected devices. Evaluate
the effectiveness of your proposed strategy through simulation or experimental analysis.

1. inciple of Phase-Controlled Converter Operation:

 Develop a detailed explanation of the operating principle behind phase-controlled rectifiers. Discuss how phase
angle control is utilized to regulate the output voltage and current in these converters. Provide practical
examples of applications where phase-controlled rectifiers are commonly used and explain the advantages they
offer in terms of power quality and controllability.

2. Single-Phase Semi-Converters:

 Compare and contrast the operation of single-phase semi-converters with fully controlled rectifiers. Discuss the
limitations of semi-converters in terms of output voltage regulation and harmonic content in the output
waveform. Propose strategies to mitigate these limitations and improve the performance of semi-converters in
practical applications.

3. Full Converters with R, R-L, and RLE Load:

 Analyze the performance characteristics of full converters operating with resistive (R), resistive-inductive (R-L),
and resistive-inductive-capacitive (RLE) loads. Evaluate the impact of load parameters on the converter's output
voltage and current waveforms, as well as on its efficiency and power factor. Discuss practical considerations for
selecting suitable load types based on the specific application requirements.

4. Three-Phase Half-Wave Converters with R Load:

 Design a three-phase half-wave converter circuit with a resistive load and analyze its steady-state and transient
performance characteristics. Investigate the effects of phase shift between the input phases on the output
voltage waveform and discuss strategies for achieving balanced operation in three-phase rectifier systems.

5. Three-Phase Full-Wave Converters with R & R-L Load:

 Develop a comprehensive analysis of three-phase full-wave converters operating with resistive (R) and resistive-
inductive (R-L) loads. Investigate the impact of load parameters, such as resistance and inductance values, on
the converter's output voltage and current waveforms, as well as on its efficiency and power factor. Discuss
practical design considerations for optimizing the performance of three-phase full-wave rectifiers in industrial
applications.

1. ntroduction to Choppers:

 Construct a comprehensive overview of chopper circuits, detailing their fundamental operating principles and
significance in power electronics. Explain how choppers facilitate voltage regulation and control in DC systems.
Provide examples of practical applications where choppers are utilized and discuss their advantages compared
to traditional voltage regulation methods.

2. Principle of Step-Down and Step-Up Choppers with R-L Load:

 Conduct a detailed analysis of the operating principles of step-down and step-up choppers with resistive-
inductive (R-L) loads. Describe the modulation techniques employed to achieve voltage step-down and step-up
operations. Evaluate the impact of load parameters, such as resistance and inductance, on the performance of
these chopper configurations.

3. Types of Choppers:

 Classify and compare different types of choppers based on their topology, control strategy, and applications.
Discuss the advantages and limitations of each chopper type, considering factors such as efficiency, complexity,
and cost. Provide real-world examples of applications where specific types of choppers are preferred over
others.

4. Analysis of Buck, Boost, and Buck-Boost Converters in Continuous Conduction Mode (CCM) and
Discontinuous Conduction Mode (DCM):

 Perform a comprehensive analysis of buck, boost, and buck-boost converters operating in both continuous and
discontinuous conduction modes. Derive the output voltage equations using volt-second balance principles in
both modes. Investigate the characteristics of output voltage ripple and inductor current ripple, focusing on
their dependence on operating conditions and load parameters.

5. AC Voltage Controllers: Principle of ON-OFF and Phase Control:

 Elucidate the operating principles of ON-OFF and phase control techniques in AC voltage controllers. Discuss
how these control strategies enable the regulation of AC voltage supplied to resistive (R) and resistive-inductive
(R-L) loads. Analyze the advantages and limitations of each control method in terms of efficiency, controllability,
and harmonic distortion.

INVERTERS: Single phase half bridge and full bridge inverters with R & RL load, Single phase
Current source inverter. Three phase VSI with 1800and 1200 conduction. Voltage control in
single phase inverters, PWM control of inverters- single pulse width, multiple pulses-width,
sinusoidal pulse width and phase-displacement control.
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1. Single Phase Half Bridge and Full Bridge Inverters with R & RL Load:

 Conduct a comparative analysis of single-phase half-bridge and full-bridge inverters operating

with resistive (R) and resistive-inductive (RL) loads. Evaluate the advantages and limitations of
each topology in terms of output voltage waveform quality, efficiency, and complexity. Discuss
practical considerations for selecting the appropriate inverter configuration based on application
requirements.

2. Single Phase Current Source Inverter:

 Explain the operating principle of a single-phase current source inverter (CSI), detailing its
unique characteristics and control strategies. Discuss the advantages of CSI over voltage source
inverters (VSI) in specific applications. Analyze the impact of load parameters on the
performance of a CSI and propose methods for improving its efficiency and power quality.

3. Three Phase VSI with 180° and 120° Conduction:

 Investigate the operation of three-phase voltage source inverters (VSI) operating with 180° and
120° conduction modes. Compare and contrast the performance characteristics of these two
conduction modes in terms of output voltage waveform quality, harmonic distortion, and
efficiency. Discuss practical applications where each conduction mode is preferred and justify
your analysis with relevant examples.

4. Voltage Control in Single Phase Inverters:

 Describe the principle of voltage control in single-phase inverters and discuss the various control
strategies employed to regulate the output voltage magnitude and frequency. Evaluate the
effectiveness of voltage control techniques such as open-loop and closed-loop control in
 maintaining output voltage stability under varying load conditions. Discuss the trade-offs
between complexity and performance in implementing voltage control in single-phase inverters.

5. PWM Control of Inverters: Single Pulse Width, Multiple Pulses Width, Sinusoidal Pulse
Width, and Phase-Displacement Control:

 Compare and contrast different pulse width modulation (PWM) techniques used for controlling
inverters, including single pulse width, multiple pulses width, sinusoidal pulse width, and phase-
displacement control. Discuss the advantages and limitations of each PWM technique in terms of
output voltage waveform quality, harmonic distortion, and switching losses. Provide practical
examples of applications where each PWM technique is preferred and justify your analysis with
relevant performance metrics.

These questions delve into the operational principles, control techniques, and performance
characteristics of various types of inverters, addressing single-phase and three-phase
configurations, as well as different load types and control strategies.

Questi Questions PO Attainment

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UNIT – 1: POWER SEMI-CONDUCTOR DEVICES AND COMMUTATION CIRCUITS
PART-A (Two Marks Questions)
1 Why IGBT is very popular now a days
2 What are the different turn-on methods of thyristor
3 Why MOSFET is a voltage controlled device
4 Why BJT is a current controlled device
5 What are the different turn-on methods of thyristor
6 Define Latching current
7 Define Holding current
8 What is a snubber circuit
9 How can a thyristor turned off
10 What losses occur in a thyristor during working conditions
11 Define hard-driving
12 Define Circuit turn-off time
13 Why Circuit turn-off time is greater than thyristor turn-off
time
14 What is the turn-off time of SCR
15 Describe the characteristics of a thyristor
16 Classify power semiconductor devices and give examples
17 What is Commutation
18 Explain the turn-on process of a thyristor
19 What is the two-transistor model of a thyristor
20 What are advantages of thyristor in power electronics
PART-B (Ten Marks Questions)
1 Discuss the different modes of operation of thyristor with the
help of static V-I characteristics
2 Explain the construction of SCR with a neat sketch
3 Draw and explain the Switching Characteristics of SCR
4 What are the different turn-on methods of SCR? Explain in
detail
5 What are the differences between IGBT and MOSFET
6 Explain the Switching Characteristics of TRIAC
7 Discuss the different modes of operation of TRIAC with the
help of V-I characteristics
8 What are the firing circuits of SCR, explain in detail
9 Explain series and parallel connections of SCR
10 Discuss the voltage ratings of SCR