Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2026 examination

GTU 3151106 Power Electronics Summer 2026 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · EC Engineering · Semester 5 · Subject code 3151106
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Total
70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Explain the various Turn On methods of SCR. 03 CO-2 U
(b)
4 marks

What are dv/dt and di/dt ratings of SCR? What happens if these rating exceeded? Explain 04 CO-1 U

(c)
7 marks

What is commutation? Explain complementary commutation circuit. 07 CO-2 E

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Explain snubber circuit. 03 CO-1
(b)
4 marks

With help of neat diagram and associated waveform, explain the operation of resistance triggering circuit 04 CO-2 A

(c)
7 marks

A single phase semi converter is operated from 120 V, 60 Hz ac supply. The load resistance is 10 Ω, if the average output voltage is 25% of the maximum possible average output voltage, finds: 1. Delay angle 2. Average and rms output voltage 3. Average and rms thyristor current. 07 CO-4 A

(c)
7 marks

A DC type A chopper has resistive load 20 Ω and input voltage of 220 volts. When the chopper remains on, its voltage drop is Vch = 1.5 volts and chopping frequency is 10 kHz, if duty cycle is 80% determine: 1. Average output voltage 2. RMS output voltage 3. Chopper efficiency 4. Effective input resistance. 07 CO-5 E

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

What is the function of Chopper? Explain the working of step down chopper. 03 CO-5 U

(b)
4 marks

With help of circuit diagram explain the working of class D chopper. 04 CO-5 A

(c)
7 marks

With help of neat circuit diagram and waveforms, explain the operation of PWM full bridge inverter with resistive load. 07 CO-5 A

(a)
3 marks
Explain the multiphase choppers. 03 CO-5 A
(b)
4 marks

With help of circuit diagram explain the working of class B chopper. 04 CO-5 N

(c)
7 marks

With help of neat circuit diagram and waveforms, explain the operation of single phase current source inverter. 07 CO-5 U

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Explain the structure and characteristic of TRIAC. 03 CO-1 R
(b)
4 marks
Compare SCR and IGBT. 04 CO-1 N
(c)
7 marks

What are the on conditions for SCR? Explain the RC triggering circuit in detail. 07 CO-2 U

(a)
3 marks
Explain the effect of freewheeling diode. 03 CO-1 U
(b)
4 marks
Compare static and dynamic latch up in IGBT. 04 CO-1
(c)
7 marks

With help of neat circuit diagram and associated waveform explain the operation of single phase bridge converter for resistive load. 07 CO-4 N

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

What are the advantages of SMPS over normal power supply? List out the various applications of SMPS. 03 CO-5 N

(b)
4 marks
Explain the working of fly back converter SMPS. 04 CO-5 U
(c)
7 marks

With help of block diagram explain the operation of off line uninterrupted power supply. Write the detail specifications of off line UPS. 07 CO-7 A

(a)
3 marks
Define and explain power line disturbances. 03 CO-7 N
(b)
4 marks
Explain the design and application of power conditioner. 04 CO-7 A
(c)
7 marks

Explain the construction, working and applications of permanent magnet stepper motor drive. 07 CO-6 A

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Power Electronics (Summer 2026, B.E. · EC Engineering, Sem 5). Features complete 70-mark regular & remedial examination pattern, official marking distribution across all 5 questions, and direct 1-click official PDF download.

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