Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2026 examination

GTU 3170916 Advanced Electric Drives Summer 2026 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Electrical Engineering · Semester 7 · Subject code 3170916
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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 necessity of vector control using DC drive analogy.
(b)
4 marks

Draw the switching patterns for the upper half of the inverter in sector-3 and sector-5 when applying Space Vector Modulation Technique in the under modulation region.

(c)
7 marks

Explain the applications of a PWM converter as a line side rectifier. Also mention its advantage over the diode rectifier with a boost chopper.

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Compare the performance and operation of a two-level inverter and a three-level inverter.
(b)
4 marks
Differentiate between direct vector control and Indirect vector control.
(c)
7 marks

Which Converter is capable of running a DC motor in four quadrants and also as a single- phase inverter? Elaborate its application to run a DC motor in four quadrants.

(c)
7 marks

Draw the block diagram to implement Direct Torque and Flux Control in the Induction Motor. Also explain the motion of stator flux trajectory within the hysteresis band using the inverter voltage space vector and corresponding stator flux vector in time Δt in DTC.

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

Draw the block diagram to implement closed loop Scalar v/f control in the induction motor using slip regulation.

(b)
4 marks

Explain abc to dq transformation of induction motor variables using the necessary phasor diagram.

(c)
7 marks

Enlist the topologies of three level Voltage source inverters. Also explain the working of diode clamped three level inverters with necessary circuit diagram and waveform.

(a)
3 marks
Compare the trapezoidal PWM control of CSI and sine PWM control of VSI.
(b)
4 marks

From the space vector diagram of adjacent vectors, derive the magnitude of Va and Vb in the reference vector. Also derive the equations to calculate the switching time of adjacent space- vectors and zero vectors (ta, tb and t0) in space vector modulation.

(c)
7 marks
Draw the de-qe equivalent circuit of the synchronous machine and explain the Park model.

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

Classify PMSM motors and BLDC motors according to position of rotor and placement of magnets.

(b)
4 marks

Draw the block diagram to operate multiple synchronous machines in parallel by v/f control. Also show the variation of voltage, torque and stator flux with speed in this control below and above rated speed.

(c)
7 marks
Explain the principle of self control for the control of Synchronous motors.
(a)
3 marks

Draw the block diagram to implement the speed controlled PM - BLDC drive scheme without flux weakening.

(b)
4 marks
Compare PMSM motors and PM BLDC motors.
(c)
7 marks

Draw and explain the block diagram to implement speed controlled PM synchronous motor drive.

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Differentiate between Radial field SRM and Axial field SRM.
(b)
4 marks

With suitable example, elaborate the inductance profile and generation of torque for the switched reluctance machine in motoring mode and regenerative mode.

(c)
7 marks

Explain the implementation of torque controller for closed loop torque control of Switched reluctance motor with necessary block diagram.

(a)
3 marks
Explain the role of JTAG in DSP.
(b)
4 marks
Draw the simplified architectural block diagram of DSP.
(c)
7 marks

What are the specific applications and features of the following DSP series? TMS320C2000, TMS320C5000, TMS320C6000 Also enlist various DSPs available in this series.

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Advanced Electric Drives (Summer 2026, B.E. · Electrical Engineering, Sem 7). 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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