August T05/TES101/EE/20150819 2015 Power Electronics - 1 Instructions: MARKS-80 Time: 3 Hrs 1. All questions are compulsory. 2. “Long Answer type Question (LAQ)” is a supply type question of 15 marks which required a typical answer of about 60-80 lines in bout 32-40 minutes. 3. “Sort Answer type Question (SAQ)” is a supply type question of 5 marks which required a typical answer of about 15-20 lines in bout 08-10 minutes. 4. Figures to the right indicate marks allotted to the questions. 5. Assume suitable data if necessary 6. Use a nonprogrammable type of scientific calculator is allowed Marks SECTION-A Q.1 Draw & Explain the self commutation by Resonating the load with waveform. (class A) OR 15 Q.1 Explain in brief voltage and current rating of SCR 15 Q.2 Explain R-firing circuit. What is drawback of R-firing circuit? How to overcome it? 15 OR Q.2 Define string efficiency? Derive expression for it? 15 Q.3 Draw the circuit diagram for natural commutation circuit with waveform. 5 Q.4 Why gate triggering is preferred over other turn-ON methods of the SCR? 5 SECTION—B Q.5 Difference between single phases controlled half wave& full wave rectifier. 15 OR Q.5 Explain the working of single-phase half-controlled bridge rectifier with resistive load with neat circuit diagram& waveform 15 Q.6 Draw the circuit diagram for firing circuits for line commutated converter. Explain its operation. 15 OR Q.6 A) Differentiate SMPS and UPS. B) State the specifications of ON line UPS. 07 08 Q.7 Necessity of controlled Rectifiers? 5 Q.8 Analysis of HWCR with resistive load with the help of waveform. 5 Computer Generated Random Question Paper dated: 17-07-2015 11:55:47 ***BEST OF LUCK***