Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2026 examination

GTU 3140915 Power Electronics Summer 2026 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Electrical Engineering · Semester 4 · Subject code 3140915
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Total
70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Mention circuit symbol of MOSFET, UJT and TRIAC
(b)
4 marks

Apply gate triggering of SCR using R-C triggering circuit to modify firing angle from 30˚ to 60˚

(c)
7 marks

Explain working of 1-phase full wave controlled rectifier with R-L load with free - wheeling diode with the help of circuit diagram and waveform.

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Define isolated converter. Draw circuit diagram of fly-back converter.
(b)
4 marks

Explain working of 1-phase full bridge inverter with the help of circuit diagram and waveform

(c)
7 marks

With neat circuit diagram and waveform explain operation of Boost converter in continuous conduction mode.

(c)
7 marks

With circuit diagram and waveform explain working of single phase cycloconverter with output frequency 1/5th of supply frequency.

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

State adverse effects of electromagnatic interference due to application of power electronic converters.

(b)
4 marks

Mention working of SPWM modulation technique for varying output voltage of 1- phase full bridge inverter.

(c)
7 marks

Explain three phase inverter with 120° mode of conduction with circuit and waveform

(a)
3 marks

State causes and effects of harmonics developed with voltage and current of inverter output.

(b)
4 marks

Mention working of SVPWM modulation technique to change output voltage of 1- phase inverter.

(c)
7 marks

Explain working of three phase inverter with 180° mode of conduction with circuit and waveform

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

Derive formula of RMS voltage for the output of 1-phase half bridge controlled rectifier.

(b)
4 marks

Apply suitable power electronic converter with bi-directional switches for single stage ac to ac conversion.

(c)
7 marks

Describe three phase full-wave controlled AC –DC converter with R load with circuit and waveform

(a)
3 marks
Derive formula of output voltage of step down chopper.
(b)
4 marks

Apply suitable power electronic converter for light dimmer control when light is supplied with ac source.

(c)
7 marks

Enlist seven applications of power electronic switch based inverter circuit in the domain of power system and electrical drives.

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Justify use of IGBT in DC-DC and DC-AC converter circuits.
(b)
4 marks

Compare operation of SCR with MOSFET on the basis of switching losses and conduction losses. Provide rationale for your answer.

(c)
7 marks

Apply chopper circuit for 4-quadrant operation with possible switching operations for operating in 2nd and 3rd quadrant.

(a)
3 marks
Evaluate design steps for dV/dt protection of SCR.
(b)
4 marks

Compare construction of power diode with that of signal diode on the basis of constructional features, typical voltage and current ratings, switching speed and applications.

(c)
7 marks

Apply dual converter with three phase input to obtain variable positive and negative output voltages.

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Power Electronics (Summer 2026, B.E. · Electrical Engineering, Sem 4). 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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