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POWER ELECTRONICS LAB

SUB CODE: 06ECL77

1. Static characteristics of SCR and DIAC.

2. Static characteristics of MOSFET and IGBT.
3. Controlled HWR and FWR using RC Triggering circuit
4. SCR turn-off circuits using (i) LC circuit (ii) Auxiliary Commutation.
5. UJT firing circuit for HWR and FWR circuits.
6. Generation of firing signals for Thyristors/Triacs using digital
Circuit/ Microprocessor.
7. AC voltage controller using Triac – Diac combination.
8. Single phase fully controlled bridge converter FWR with R and RL
loads.
9. Voltage (Impulse) commutated chopper – both constant frequency and
variable frequency operations.
10. Speed control of a separately excited DC motor.
11. Speed control of universal motor.
12. Speed control of stepper motor.
13. Parallel/ Series Inverters.

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PE LAB
SUB CODE:ECL48 Cycle of Experiment
IV SEM EC & TC:

Sl Name of Experiment Sub- DATE CYCLE REMARKS

No Group
1 Static characteristics of SCR G1; G2
2 Static characteristics of
a) MOSFET.
b) IGBT G3; G4
3 a) Synchronized UJT firing
circuit. OR
(SCR turn-ON circuit using
UJT relaxation oscillator) G5; G6 I
b) Controlled HWR &
FWR using R & RC
Triggering circuit.
c) Digital Firing Circuit.
d) SCR turn off using LC
Circuit.
4 Static characteristics of TRIAC. G1; G2
Single phase FWR using Half
5 & Fully controlled with R &
RL loads. G3; G4
Parallel/Series inverter. II
6 G5; G6

7 a) DC Jones Chopper. OR
Auxiliary commutation G1;G2
of SCR
b) Speed control of stepper
motor

8 a) AC Voltage controller using III

(i) TRIAC-DIAC G3;G4
(ii) UJT firing circuit.
b) Speed control of
universal / induction motor

9 Speed control of a separately G5; G6

excited DC motor

NOTE: a) SUB GROUP: Not more than 3 students/Group.

b) BATCH: Maximum of 18 students/Batch.

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EXPERIMENT-1(a)
V-I CHARACTERISTICS OF SCR
AIM:
1. To obtain V-I characteristics and to find on-state forward resistance of given SCR.
2. To determine holding, latching current and break over voltage of given SCR.

APPARATUS REQUIRED: Trainer kit, Patch cards, Multimeters.

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

Fig 1.1(a) Circuit diagram for VI characteristics of SCR.

SCR Specifications:
It (rms) - 16 A
It (rms) - 10 A
It (rms) - 160 A
VBO = Forward break over voltage
VBR = Reverse break over voltage
Ig = Gate current

Characteristic curve:

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IAK

IG=
VBR IG1

VB VAK
O

Fig 1.2(a) Static characteristic of SCR.

TABULAR COLUMN:

Gate current IG = IG1 =…..mA

VAK (Volts) IA (mA)

PROCEDURE:

 Connections are made as shown in the circuit diagram.

 Set R1 and R2 to mid position and V1 and V2 to minimum.

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 Set the gate current IG = IG1 (such that forward break over voltage is between 15 to
20 V), by varying R2 and V2.
 Slowly vary V1 in steps of 2V and note down V AK and IAk at each step till SCR
conducts. (Note down maximum VAK, which is forward break over voltage just
before SCR conducts).
FINDING LATCHING CURRENT:
 Ensure that the SCR is in the state of conduction.
 Start reducing (VAK) anode voltage in steps of 2V; simultaneously check the state of
SCR by switching off gate supply V 2. If SCR switches off just by removing gate
terminal, and switches on by connecting gate supply, then the corresponding anode
current IA is the latching current (IL) for the SCR.
FINDING HOLDING CURRENT:
 Ensure that the SCR is in the state of conduction.
 Switch off the gate supply permanently.
 Start reducing (VAK) anode voltage in steps of 2V; simultaneously check the state of
SCR. If SCR switches off. Note down the anode current (I A) just before it drops to
zero, which will be IH.
 Reverse the anode voltage polarity.
 Vary VAK in steps of 5V till 25V and note down VAK and IA values at each step
 Plot forward and reverse characteristics using the above-tabulated values. Find the
SCR forward resistance using the graph.
 Repeat the above procedure for the forward and reverse characteristics of SCR for a
gate current Ig = Ig2.

RESULT: The values of VAK and IAK are noted down, plotted and SCR forward
resistance is found. The values obtained are verified.

Viva Questions:

1.What is a Thyristor?

Ans) Thyristor is derived from the properties of a Thyratron tube and a

Transistor. It is used as another name for SCR’S. They are power
Semiconductor devices used for power control applications.

2.What are SCR’s?

SCR’s is Silicon controlled Rectifiers. They are basically used as

Rectifiers.

3.Draw the structure of an SCR?

4.What are the different methods of turning on an SCR?

*Anode to cathode voltage is greater than break over voltage.

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*Gate triggering
*When dv/dt exceeds permissible value.
*Gate cathode junction is exposed to light.

5.What is Forward break over voltage?

The voltage Vak at which the SCR starts conducting is called as Forward
Break over voltage Vbo. This happens when the junction J2 undergoes
Avalanche breakdown due to high reverse bias on junction J2.

6.What is Reverse break over voltage?

If the reverse voltage is increased more than a critical value, avalanche

Breakdown will occur at J1 and J3 increasing the current sharply. This is
Reverse break over voltage VBO.

7.Why is Vbo greater than VBR?

In SCR the inner two p-n regions are lightly doped due to which the thickness of the
depletion region at junction J2 is higher during forward bias than that of J1 and J3 under
reverse bias.

8.What are modes of working of an SCR?

Reverse blocking mode, Forward blocking mode and Forward conduction mode are the
modes of working of an SCR.

9.Draw the V-I characteristics of SCR.

Ans) Refer figure 1.1(a)

10.Why does high power dissipation occur in reverse blocking mode?

High power dissipation occurs because as voltage increases beyond Vbr current increases
rapidly.

11.Why shouldn’t positive gate signal be applied during reverse blocking?

Mode?
If we apply positive gate signal J3 becomes forward biased. Reverse leakage current
increases and Thyristor gets damaged due to large power dissipation.

12.Explain reverse current Ire?

When cathode voltage is positive, J2 is forward biased; J1 and J3 are reverse biased. The
thyristors will be in reverse blocking state and reverse leakage current Ire flows.

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13.What happens when gate drive is applied?

When gate drive is applied avalanche breakdown occurs at J2 causing excessive flow of
charges and hence current surge. This turns the SCR into conduction state faster i.e. the
Thyristor turns on at lower and lower anode to cathode voltages, which are less than Vbo.

14.Differentiate between holding and latching currents?

Holding current is the minimum amount of current below, which SCR does not conduct. It
is associated with the presence of gate terminal and concerns turn off condition.
Latching current is the minimum amount of current required for the SCR to conduct. It is
associated with absence of gate terminal and concerns turn on process. It is greater than
holding current.

15.Why is dv/dt technique not used?

As this causes false triggering even when gate or voltage Vak is not applied, dv/dt
technique is not used. Snubbed circuit, which is combination of a C, avoids this and R .The
capacitor is placed in parallel with SCR.

16.What sided?

At the time of turn on, anode current increases rapidly. This rapid variation is not spread
across the junction area of the thyristors. This creates local hotspots in the junction and
increases the junction temperature and hence device may be damaged. This is avoided by
connecting an inductor in series with an SCR.

17.Why should the gate signal be removed after turn on?

This prevents power loss in the gate junction.

18.Is a gate signal required when reverse biased?

No, otherwise SCR may fail due to high leakage current.

19.What are different types of firing circuits to trigger SCR?

*R firing circuit. *RC firing circuit. *UJT firing circuit.

*Digital firing circuit.

20.What type of triggering is used in SCR?

Pulse triggering.

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21.What is offset current?

When anode voltage is made positive, J1 and J3 are forward biased, J2 is reverse biased.
The Thyristor is in forward blocking or off state condition and the leakage current is known
as offset current Io.

22.What are the advantages of SCR?

*Very small amount of gate drive is required since SCR is regenerative device.
*SCR’s with high voltage and current ratings are available.
*On state losses are reduced.

23.What are the disadvantages of SCR’s?

*Gate has no control once the SCR is turned on.

*External circuits are required to turn off the SCR.
*Operating frequencies are very low.
*Snubber (RC circuits) is required for dv/dt protection.

24.What are applications of SCR?

*SCR’s are best suitable for controlled rectifiers.

*AC regulators, lighting and heating applications.
*DC motor drives, large power supplies and electronic circuit breakers.

25.What is the difference between an IGBT and SCR?

IGBT comprises of a BJT and a MOSFET where as an SCR comprises of two BJT’s.

26.Can we replace a SCR by a microprocessor by writing a program to

exhibit characteristics of SCR?
No, we can verify or test the working of SCR using microprocessor but we cannot replace
it practically.

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EXPERIMENT NO. 2(a)

CHARACTERISTICS OF MOSFET
AIM: To draw static characteristic of MOSFET and hence to determine the output
resistance and Trans conductance.

APPARATUS REQUIRED: MOSFET module, Multimeters, patch chords.

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

2.5V-45V

1.5V-15V

Ig1
Ig2
Ig3

Fig 2.2 (a) Static Characteristics of MOSFET.

PROCEDURE:
(a) Transfer Characteristics:

● Connect the circuit as shown in the fig 2.1 (a).

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● Set VDS = 10V by varying V1. Keep R1 slightly more than ¼

of the total value.
● Vary VGS by varying V2 (keep R2 to minimum position) and note
down IDS for every 0.5V variation of VGS till 5V of VGS.
● Min VGS voltage that is required for conduction is
“Threshold voltage” (VTH).
● Repeat the above experiment for different values of
VDS2 = 15V.

Tabular Column:

V1=VDS1 = 10V
VGS V IDS (mA)
0V

8V(Max)

V1 = VDS2 =15V or 12V

VGS V IDS (mA)
0V

8V(Max)

(b) Drain Characteristics:

● Rig up the circuit as shown in the fig 2.1(a).

● Adjust VG by varying V2 to VTH.

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● Vary VDS by varying V1 in steps of 0.5v and note down IDS

(Till IDS is constant).
● Repeat the above procedure for different values of VGS2 = VTH 0.1 V.

TABULAR COLUMN:

VGS = VGS1 = VTH VGS = VGS2 = VTH 0.1 V.

VDS (V) IDS(mA) VDS (V) IDS(mA)

RESULT:
The transfer
characteristics &
collector
characteristics are
obtained and their respective graphs are plotted and output resistance and Trans
conductance are found.

VIVA QUESTIONS:

1.What are MOSFET’s?

Metal oxide silicon di-oxide field effect transistor is a voltage-controlled device. The parts
of MOSFET are gate, drain and source.

2.Draw the symbol of MOSFET.

3.What is the difference between MOSFET and BJT?

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The MOSFET is a voltage controlled device where as BJT is a current controlled device.

4.What is the difference between JFET and MOSFET?

There is no direct contact between the gate terminal and the n-type channel of MOSFET.

5.Draw the structure of MOSFET.

6.What are the two types of MOSFET?

*Depletion MOSFET - N channel in p substrate.

-P channel in n substrate.
*Enhancement mosfet –virtual n channel in p substrate
-Virtual p channel in n substrate

7. What is the difference between depletion and enhancement MOSFET?

The channel in the center is absent for enhancement type MOSFET but the channel is
present in depletion type MOSFET.
The gate voltage can either be positive or negative in depletion type MOSFET’s but
enhancement MOSFET responds only for positive gate voltage.

8. How does n-drift region affect MOSFET?

The n- drift region increases the onstage drop of MOSFET and also the thickness of this
region determines the breakdown voltage of MOSFET.

9. How are MOSFET’s suitable for low power high frequency applications?

MOSFET’s have high on state resistances due to which losses increase with the increase
in the power levels. Their switching time is low and hence suitable for low power high
frequency applications.

10. What are the requirements of gate drive in MOSFET?

*The gate to source input capacitance should be charged quickly.

*MOSFET turns on when gate source input capacitance is charged to sufficient level.
*The negative current should be high to turn off MOSFET.

11. Draw the switching model of MOSFET.

12.What is rise time and fall time?

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The capacitor Cgs charges from threshold voltage to full gate voltage Vgsp. The time
required for this charging is called rise time. During this period, drain current rises to full
value.
The capacitor Cgs keeps on discharging and its voltage becomes equal to threshold voltage
Vt.The time required for this discharge Cgs from Vgsp to Vt is called fall time.

13. What is pinch off voltage?

The voltage across gate to source at which the drain to source current becomes zero is
called pinch off voltage.

14. In which region does the MOSFET used as a switch?

In the linear region.

15.Which parameter defines the transfer characteristics?

The Tran conductance Gm=Id/Vgs

16.Why are MOSFET’s mainly used for low power applications?

MOSFET’s have high on state resistance Rds. Hence for higher currents; losses in the
MOSFET’s are substantially increased. Hence MOSFET’s are substantially increased.
Hence, MOSFET’s are mainly used for low power applications.

17.How is MOSFET turned off?

To turn off the MOSFET quickly, the negative gate current should be sufficiently high to
discharge gate source input capacitance.

18.What are the advantages of vertical structure of MOSFET?

*On state resistance of MOSFET is reduced.
*Width of the gate is maximized. Hence, gain of the device is increased.

19.What are the merits of MOSFET?

* MOSFET’s are majority carrier devices.

*MOSFET’s have positive temperature coefficient, hence their paralleling is easy.
*MOSFET’s have very simple drive circuits.
*MOSFET’s have short turn on and turn off times; hence they operate at high frequencies.
*MOSFET’s do not require commutation techniques.
*Gate has full control over the operation of MOSFET.

20.What are demerits of MOSFET?

*On state losses in MOSFET are high.
*MOSFET’s are used only for low power applications.

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*MOSFET’s suffer from static charge.

21.What are the applications of MOSFET?

*High frequency and low power inverters.
*High frequency SMPS.
*High frequency inverters and choppers.
*Low power AC and DC drives.

EXPERIMENT 2(b)
VI -CHARACTERISTICS OF IGBT
AIM: To plot the VI Characteristics of IGBT.

APPARATUS REQUIRED: Characteristics Study Unit, 0-50 V DC Voltmeter, 0-

15V DC Voltmeter, 0-500mA DC Ammeter.

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

2.4V-45V

1.5-15V

VGE3
VGE2
Transfer Characteristics Curve Collector Characteristics Curve
VGE1
IC
IC

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Fig 2.2(b) V-I characteristics of IGBT.

TABULAR COLUMN:

Transfer Characteristics:

VCE1 = 9.8V VCE2 = 8V

VGE (V) Ic(mA) VGE (V) Ic(mA)

Collector Characteristics:

VGE1 (V) = 4.9 V VGE (V) = 5.1 V VGE3 (V) = 5 V

VCE (V) Ic (mA) VCE (V) Ic (mA) VCE (V) Ic (mA)

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PROCEDURE:

Transfer Characteristics:

 Connect the circuit as shown in figure.

 Initially Keep V1 & V2 to minimum. Set V1=VCE1 = 10V.
 Slowly vary V2 (VGE ) and note down Ic and VGE reading for every 0.5V. (V(GE)MAX <
8V)
 The minimum gate Voltage VGE, which is required for conduction of IGBT is called
threshold voltage V TH.
 If VGE is less than VTH, very small leakage current flows from collector to emitter. If
VGE is greater than VTH, then collector current depends on VCE magnitude.
 Repeat the same for different values of VGE and draw the graph of VGE V/S Ic.

Collector Characteristics:

 Initially set V2 to VGE1 = 5V. ( VTH)

 Slowly vary V1 and note down Ic and VGE. For a particular gate voltage there is
a pinch off voltage (Vp) between collector and emitter.
 If Vce is less than Vp the device works in constant gain region and Ic is directly
proportional to Vce.
 If Vce is more than Vp, constant Ic flows from the device and this operating
region is called as constant current region.
 Repeat the above for different values of VGE and note down Ic v/s Vce.
 Draw the graph Ic v/s VGE for different values of VGE.

RESULT: The transfer characteristics & collector characteristics are obtained and their
respective graphs are plotted. The values of Ic, VGE, VCE are noted down in tabular columns
and verified.

VIVA QUESTIONS:

1.What is IGBT?

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Insulated gate bipolar transistor is the latest device in power

Electronics .It is obtained by combining the properties of BJT
And MOSFET.

2. In what way IGBT is more advantageous than BJT and MOSFET?

*It has high input impedance of the MOSFET and has low on-state voltage
drop.
*The turn off time of an IGBT is greater than that of MOSFET.
*It has low onstage conduction losses and there is no problem of second
Breakdown as in case of BJT.
*It is inherently faster than a BJT.

3. Draw the symbol of IGBT.

4.Draw the equivalent circuit of IGBT.

5.What are on state conduction losses? How is it low in IGBT?

A high current is required to break the junctions in BJT. This results in

On state conduction losses. The conduction losses in IGBT are proportional
To duty cycle of the applied voltage. By reducing the duty cycle conduction
losses can be reduced.

6.What is second breakdown phenomenon?

As the collector voltage drops in BJT there is an increase in collector

Current and this substantially increase the power dissipation. This
Dissipation is not uniformly spread over the entire volume of the device
but is concentrated in highly localized regions where the local temperature
may grow and forms the black spots. This causes the destruction of BJT.
This is second breakdown.

7.What is switching speed?

The time taken to turn on or turn off a power device is called switching
Speed.

8.Can we observe the transfer and collector characteristics of IGBT on

CRO?

No. Because the waveform which is to be observed on the CRO should

Vary with respect to time otherwise we can see only a straight line on the
CRO.

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9.What is punch through IGBT?

The IGBT’s which have n+ buffer layer present are called punch through
IGBT.They have asymmetric voltage blocking capabilities and have
faster turn off times. Hence they are used in choppers and inverters.

10. What is non-punch through IGBT?

The IGBT’S without n+ buffer layer are called non-punch through

IGBT’s. They have symmetric voltage blocking capabilities and are used
for rectifier applications.

11.What are merits of IGBT?

*The drive is simple.

*Onstage losses are reduced.
*No commutation circuits are required.
*Gate has full control.
*Switching frequencies are higher.
*It has flat temperature coefficient.

12.What are demerits of IGBT?

*They have static charge problems.

*They are very costly.

13.What are the applications of IGBT’s?

*Ac motor drives. (Inverters)

*Dc to Dc power supplies. (Choppers)
*UPS systems.
*Harmonic compensators.

14.Why is silicon used in all power semiconductor devices and why not?
Germanium?

The leakage current in silicon is very small compared to germanium.

The germanium is also more sensitive compared to silicon.

15.What is pinch off voltage?

When Vge is made negative, electrons in the n-channel get repelled
Creating a depletion region resulting in a narrower effective channel.
If Vge is made negative enough so as to completely eliminate the channel
(High resistance, low current state), that value is called the pinch off
Voltage.

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16.What is threshold voltage?

Threshold voltage is the voltage Vge at which IGBT begins to conduct.

17.How is IGBT turned off?

An IGBT can turn off by discharging the gate by means of short
circuiting it to the emitter terminal.

18.What is the rating of IGBT?

The current rating can be up to 400A, 1200V with switching frequency of
20KHz.

Experiment No. 3
Controlled HWR &FWR using R & RC Triggering circuit

Aim: 1. To plot firing angle v/s VDC using R, RC, firing circuits.
2. To plot input, trigger, load voltage waveforms in an R, RC Triggering
circuit for half and full wave rectifier circuit.

Apparatus Required : R & RC firing circuit module, rectifier module, Multimeters, CRO,
patch chords.

Cicuit Diagram:

InPut

O\P
Load Fig
Volt3.1 R-Triggering Half wave circuit.

Gate Cathode
Volt

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Fig 3.2 Waveforms across SCR and Load.

Procedure:
1. Connect the circuit diagram as shown fig 3.1.
2. Connect the load voltage waveform to C.R.O.
3. Vary Resistance Rf and note down SCR firing angle θf and VDC.
4. Note down the waveform of load volt, input voltage.
5. Plot graph of load volt VDC & θf (θf v/s VDC).

Tabular Column:
R-Triggering :
Time(m Sec) Θf in Degrees VDC

Table 3.1

RC Triggering Circuit:

Circuit Diagram:

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Fig 3.3 RC Triggering Half wave rectifier Circuit.

Procedure:

1. Connect the circuit as shown in fig 3.3.

2. Follow the same procedure as in R Triggering.

WAVEFORMS:

Input Vm
voltage

-Vm
Voltage
across
capacitor

Load
Voltage

Voltage
across
SCR
Fig 3.4 Waveforms across SCR and Load.

RC Triggering:

Tabular Column:

Tm sec θf VDC

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RC Full Wave Triggering Circuit:

Fig 3.5(b) RC Triggering full wave rectifier Circuit

PROCEDURE:
1. Connect the circuit as shown in fig 3.5.
2. Follow the same procedure as in previous experiment.
AC
Input
WAVEFORMS:
Voltage

Voltage
across
Capacitor

Load
Voltage

SCR
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Fig 3.6(b) Waveforms across SCR and Load.

RC Full Wave Triggering:

Tabular Column:
Tm sec Θf VDC

Result:

1. Half and full wave R & RC triggering circuit have been rigged up and out put
waveforms have been plotted.
2. Graph of firing angle and Vdc for R & RC triggering circuit have been plotted.

Viva Questions:

1. What is the maximum firing angle of R-triggering circuit and why?

Ans) The maximum firing angle is 90. This is because the source voltage reaches
maximum value of 90 point and the gate current has to reach Ig(min) some where between

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0-90. This limitation means that load voltage waveform can only be varied from  = 0 to
 = 90.

2. What are the disadvantages of R triggering?

Ans)
 Trigger angle  is greatly dependent on the SCR’s Ig(min) and this value varies
between SCR’s and it is also temperature dependent.
 Maximum triggering angle achievable is 90.

3. In R-triggering circuit why is Rmin is connected in series with variable

resistor?
Ans) The limiting resistor Rmin is placed between anode and gate so that the peak gate
current of the thyristor Igm is not exceeded.

4. What is the maximum firing angle of RC-triggering and why?

Ans) Maximum firing angle is 180. This is because capacitor voltage and AC line voltage
differ in phase. By adjusting the value of R it is possible to vary the delay in turning on the
SCR from 0 to 10 msec and hence vary the firing angle from 0 to 180.

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EXPERIMENT NO. 5
UJT firing circuit for HWR and FWR circuits.
AIM: To rig up and verify the operation of the SCR firing circuit using UJT.

APPARATUS REQUIRED: CRO probes, Patch cords, UJT trainer kit, Digital
Multimeters.

Circuit Diagram:

Fig5.1(a) UJT firing circuit diagram for SCR.

SCR – TYN 612, 12A/600V

Load = 50, 25 W

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Design:
VBB = DC supply voltage Assume C and find RC
Vp = Peak voltage of UJT
Vv = Valley voltage of UJT Where Remix = (VBB – VP) / Imp
T = Time of triggering pulse
Rmin = (VBB – Vv) / Iv
RB = Internal resistance of UJT (5kΩ)
η = Intrinsic standoff ratio R1 = 0.7RBB / ηVBB
η = 0.65

Tabular column:

TMS θf Vdc

Waveforms:

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Fig 5.2(a) Waveforms of UJT relaxation and waveforms across SCR and load.
PROCEDURE:

 The trainer kit is switched on with an AC supply voltage of 230V and 50Hz.
 A probe is connected to the CRO and one point is connected to the ground of the
pulse transformer primary.
 The rectified o/p across the diode is measured at point ‘A’ and is displayed on the
CRO.
 The voltage across the sneer diode and the capacitor is found out at point B
 Note down the waveforms across the capacitor at point ‘C’.
 Note down the trigger waveform across the primary of pulse transformer.
 Now the ground is removed and it is connected to the ground of the secondary and
note down Vdc.
 The waveform across the SCR and at point ‘D’ is found and plotted.

NOTE: Isolation of primary and secondary sides of pulse transformer is to be strictly

maintained while measurements are carried out.

RESULT: The waveforms are verified and plotted.

VIVA QUESTIONS:

1.What is an UJT and draw its equivalent circuit?

UJT-uni junction transistor. It has only one type of charge carriers. It has three terminals
emitter, base 1 and base 2. (‘Duo base’ as it has 2 bases)

2.Why is an UJT used in SCR firing circuit?

The voltage at base 1 of UJT is smaller than the voltage needed to trigger the Scrim the
voltage is high, then it will trigger the SCR as soon as the ac supply is on.

3.Why is the isolation needed between Thyristor and firing circuit?

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The trigger circuit operates at low power levels (5-20 volts) whereas thyristors operate at
high voltage levels (250 volts). Hence if the Thyristor acts as a short the entire 250volts get
applied across the firing circuit causing damage. Hence isolation is needed.

4.How is a pulse transformer different from other transformer?

A pulse transformer is one in which the input at the primary is current which is
transformed into a pulse at the secondary. Thus it does not step-up and step-down as other
transformers.

5.What are the features of pulse transformer?

The primary magnetizing inductance is high, coupling efficiency is high, and
interwinding capacitance is low and has greater insulation.

6.What are the advantages of using pulse transformer?

*Multiple secondary windings allow simultaneous gating signals to series and parallel-
connected thyristors.
*Control circuit and power circuit can be isolated.

7.Why is UJT used in SCR firing circuit?

As the UJT works in a mode called as a relaxation oscillator i.e. UJT turns on or off
depending on the charging and discharging of the capacitor. Time constant can be varied
with Chance delay angle can be varied .The UJT thus gives a firing angle range of 0-
180.Vz is supply to UJT, the discharging current when passed through the pulse
transformer triggers SCR with pulses.

8.Why is the sneer diode used?

The sneer diode provides a constant supply voltage for UJT. It enables synchronization
with zero crossings. Sneer diode acts as a regulator. The sneer clamps the rectified voltage
to vs. to prevent erratic firing. This sneer voltage acts as a supply for UJT relaxation
oscillator.

9.What is meant by ramp control, open loop control or manual control with
respect to UJT firing circuit?
Ramp control-The graph of time period in milliseconds with the firing angle in degrees is a
ramp. The ramp slope can be controlled by the potentiometer.
Manual control-The potentiometer in the kit can be used to get various firing angles. This is
manual control.

10.What is a firing circuit?

It is a circuit, which is used to trigger a device at various instants of time.

11.Why a bridge rectifier is used?

The bridge rectifier gives a full wave rectified output, which is high in efficiency and
least ripple factor.

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12.What is the load used?

Load is high power dissipation resistor.

13.What is time constant of a circuit?

Time constant of a circuit=RC where R=resistance C=capacitance
It gives the time of charging and discharging of a capacitor.

14.What are the merits of UJT firing circuit over RC triggering circuit?
* Firing angle remains stable.
*Advantages of pulse transformer.

15.What are the advantages of UJT pulse trigger circuit?

The resistors, capacitors depend heavily on the trigger characteristics of the Thyristor
used. The power dissipation is high due to prolonged pulse. But the pulse triggering can
accommodate wide tolerances in triggering characteristics by instantaneously overdriving
the gate. The power level in such circuits is lower as the triggering energy can be stored
slowly and discharged rapidly when the triggering is required.

16.Why is UJT used as relaxation oscillator?

The UJT is used as a relaxation oscillator to obtain sharp, repetitive pulses with good rise
time. Also it has good frequency stability against variation in the supply voltage and
temperature.

17.What are the applications of UJT trigger circuits?

*Used to trigger SCR’s in single-phase converters, single-phase ac regulators.
*Used in oscillators
*Used in timing circuits

18.What is valley voltage?

It is the voltage at which the UJT turns off and the capacitor starts charging again.

19.What is the discharging path if the capacitor?

The capacitor discharges through emitter, base and primary of the pulse transformer.

20.What is relaxation oscillator?

When the capacitor discharges to a valley voltage, the UJT turns off and capacitor starts
charging again. This mode of working of UJT is called relaxation oscillator.

21.Draw the static characteristics of UJT.

22.What is negative resistance?

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After the capacitor charges to Vp it starts discharging. During this period the voltage V
decreases with increase in current, hence this portion of V-I characteristics is called
negative resistance.

23.What is interring base resistance?

Inter base resistance is the resistance between 2 bases.

24.What is intrinsic stand off ratio?

Intrinsic stand off ratio=Rb1/(Rb1+Rb2). Its value ranges between .52 to .81.

25.What is the width of the triggering pulse?

TG=Rb1.C

26.Why are the capacitors CIF and C used?

Capacitor CIF is used to minimize the ripples and C is used for charging and discharging
so that the trigger is eventually formed.

EXPERIMENT No 6
Generation of firing signals for Thyristors/Triacs using
digitalCircuit/ Microprocessor.

AIM: To control firing angle / duty cycle using digital triggering.

APPARATUS REQUIRED: Digital firing circuit, SCR’s (Single or any

combination)
Preset loads, C.R.O, Probes.
(N no of
counting bits)
BLOCK DIAGRAM:

Digital Frequency N-bit Flip-Flop Logic ckt

Oscillator Counter (F/F) + modulator
A Stage
+ Driver A
B
CLKM Max B TP
TN
Min S
En R Reset

Reset Load

Sync
Fc
Signal(~8V) TM TA
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Block Diagram of DFC

AC Ref Digital Firing Circuit -DFC

FRONT PANEL DIAGRAM: 1800 FC

ZCD • OCILLATOR
100%

A C FA/DCY
GND
• TP
• CLOCK COONIER LOGIC
R GENERATOR CIRCUIT

TN

1 PULSE TRIGGER O/P’s

INPUT TRANSFORMER
 2 ISOLATION
ON
OF TM

T1 • • • • T11

MAINS
T2 • • • • T21
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TABLE:

PROCEDURE:

1. Switch on the mains supply unit.

2. Observe AC reference signal and compare it with ZCD o/p A and reset output C.
3. Observe the carrier frequency oscillator o/p 5KHz.
4. Now set the 180o(converter) mode. Observe the counter o/p keep the firing angle at
179o.
5. Adjust the potentiometer R in such a way that very small pulse at the counter
O/p is obtained.
6. Now vary the firing angle from 180o to 0o step by step and observe the
variation in trigger o/p’s Tp and Tn.
7. Connect Tp and Tn to 1 and 2 input of pulse transformer isolation circuit and
we will get the pulse transformer isolated and amplified outputs at P1 & P1
T2 and T2 respectively.
8. Connect these trigger o/p’s to gate and cathode of SCR’s for different power
circuit’s as given in the table.
9. Now set the 180o –100o switch to 100% mode (chopper) keep the duty cycle at
99%.
10. Adjust the potentiometer ‘R’ in such a way that a very small pulse output is
obtained .
11. Now vary the duty cycle in steps from 99% to 1% and observe the counter o/p
And also observe the time variation between main pulse Pm and auxiliary pulse Pa.
12. Connect Pm and Pa to input 1 and 2 of pulse transformer isolator.

TABLE:

Experiment TRIGGER I/P’S TRIGGER O/P’S

TP TN TM TA T1 T11 T2 T22

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1)Single Ph-half wave converter

2)1-Ph-full wave converter.

3)1-Ph- half controlled bridge.

4) 1-Ph-Fully controlled bridge.

5)1-Ph.AC phase control.

6) Triac (short T1-T2 +ve-ve)

7) Complimentary commutation.

8) Auxillary commutation.

RESULT : Control of firing angle /duty cycle using digital triggering is found.

EXPERIMENT 7
AC VOLTAGE CONTROLLER USING TRIAC-DIAC
COMBINATION

AIM:
i) To observe variation of intensity of light with reference to firing angle.
ii) To plot delay angle  V/S VL Load voltage and Conduction angle  V/S IL Load
current.

COMPONENTS REQUIRED: Patch cords, Multimeters, Isolation Transformer, 10:1

probes, lamp, Triac Module.

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM: (Diac Circuit)

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Fig 7.1 Circuit diagram for AC voltage controller

MODULE

AC input through Transformer

DIAC- DB-3
Breakdown Voltage-32V
TRIAC – BT 139
Use isolation transformer with 230V AC primary, 40-0-40 secondary.
WAVEFORMS:
AC Input
V

Trigger
V

AC Output
V

α α α = Firing Angle

Fig .7.2 Expected input output waveform

PROCEDURE:

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 Connect circuit as shown in fig 7.1.

 Connect diac-firing circuit as the triggering source.
 Vary firing angle and note down the waveform; Vac, IL
 Use 10:1 probe, which is connected to oscilloscope for measurement.
 Note the change in brightness of lamp and plot the relevant characteristics.
 Repeat the experiment with UJT firing circuit.

TABULAR COLUMN:
DIAC FIRING CIRCUIT: Rmin to max.

-
 (firing
VL (V) IL (A) (Conduction angle
angle)
)

UJT FIRING CIRCUIT:

This firing circuit is based on UJT relaxation oscillator. It generates pulses in

synchronization with the AC supply. A pulse transformer is used to isolate the firing
pulses.

PROCEDURE:

 Connect circuit as shown in diagram.

 Vary firing angle and note down the waveform; Vac, IL
 Use 10:1 probe, which is connected to oscilloscope for measurement.
 Note the change in brightness of lamp and plot the relevant characteristics.

TABULAR COLUMN:
UJT FIRING CIRCUIT: Rmin to max.

-
 (firing angle) VL ( V) IL (mA)
(Conduction angle)

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RESULT: The values of load voltage, firing angle, load current and conduction angle are
found and verified for both Diac firing circuit and UJT firing circuit. Required graphs are
plotted.

VIVA QUESTIONS:

1.What is ac voltage controller?

If a Thyristor switch is connected between ac supply and load, the power flow can be
controlled by varying the rms value of ac voltage applied to the load and this type of power
circuit is known as an ac voltage regulator

2.What are the applications of ac voltage controllers?

The most common applications of ac voltage controllers are: industrial heating, on-load
transformer tap changing, light controls, speed control of polyphase induction motors and
ac magnet controls.

3.What do you mean by sequence control?

The use of two or more stages voltages controllers in parallel for the regulation of output
voltage.
4.Give the classification of ac voltage regulators.
They are classified as: 1.single phase controllers
2.three phase controllers
Each type can be subdivided into unidirectional and bi-directional control.

5. What are the two types of control?

*on off control: Here Thyristor switches connect the load to the ac source for a few
cycles of input voltage and then disconnect it for another few cycles.
*phase angle control: Here Thyristor switches connect the load to the ac source for a
portion of each cycle of input voltage.

6. Why are extra commutation components not required?

The ac voltage controllers have main supply as input. The SCR’s in these controllers are
turned off by natural commutation. Hence extra commutation components are not required.
Therefore ac voltage controllers are simple and easy to implement if SCR’s are used.

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7. What is the difference between cycloconverters and ac voltage

controllers?
In cycloconverters (ac to variable ac) frequency of output can be varied. In ac voltage
controller’s frequency of output is kept constant, just the output average value is controlled
(on and off times varied).

8. What is diac firing circuit?

A diac firing circuit consists of a diac that is used to generate trigger pulses for the
Thyristor diac can conduct in both directions and it does not have any control terminal in
the form of a gate.

9. What are the merits and demerits of voltage controllers?

The merits are that they are simple without commutation circuits, high efficiency and less
maintenance.
The demerits are that the load current is asymmetric (phase control) and hence harmonics
are present and intermittent supply of power in on-off control.
10. Why is the trigger source for the two Thyristor isolated from each other
in a single-phase voltage controller?
When one Thyristor is on, the other should be off. Both the Thyristor should not conduct
at a time.

EXPERIMENT NO. 8
SINGLE PHASE FULL CONTROLLED BRIDGE
RECTIFIER
FOR R & R-L LOAD

AIM:

1. To plot Vdc v/s firing angle for R load.

2. To plot Vdc v/s conduction angle ( - ) R-L load.
3. To observe load voltage on CRO.

APPARATUS REQUIRED: Trainer module, Multimeters, CRO ,Patch cords Rheostat,

inductor.

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

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Fig 8.1(a) circuit diagram for full controlled, full wave rectifier

PROCEDURE:

 Rig up the circuit and connect the triggering circuit as shown in the fig 8.1(a).
 First connect the circuit for 40V AC tapping as shown in fig8.1 (a)
 Adjust the triggering angle  using variable resistance on triggering circuit to observe
the waveform on the CRO.
 Connect 0-300  rheostats as load resistance.
 Repeat the experiment for various conditions of the load with different tapping of
Vp
AC voltage (max 120V).
Pure R load.
R-L load (R load in series with L load).
R-L loads with free wheeling Diode.
Plot Vdc v/s , Idc v/s conducting angle.
EXPECTED WAVE FORMS:

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Fig 8.2(a)

Fig 8.2(b) Output waveforms across R-L load without freewheeling diode.

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Fig 8.3(a) Output waveforms across R-L load with freewheeling diode.

TABULAR COLUMN: Ac Vin = 30V (AC), R = 135

T (ms) TH Vdc (V) Idc (A)  (prac) Vdc TH (V) Idc TH (A)

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R-L load:

R-L LOAD without Dm R-L LOAD with Dm

α(th) T Α(P) Vdc Idc Vdc Idc

Calculations:

Vdc = (Vm/) * (1 + cos)

Idc = (Vm/R) * (1 + cos)
(Vm(1 + cos)) /  = Vdc
Vm = (Vdc*) /(1 + cos)

RESULT: The values of Vdc, Idc &  are found out, plotted and verified with expected
waveforms.

Viva questions:

1.What is a full controlled rectifier?

It is a two-quadrant ac to dc converter. It has 4 thyristors and hence all of them can be

controlled for rectification purpose. In a full converter the polarity of the output voltage can
be either positive or negative but the output current has only one polarity.

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2.What is a semi converter?

A semi converter is a one-quadrant converter and it has only one polarity of output
voltage and current.

3.What is a dual converter?

A dual converter can operate in all 4 quadrants and both output voltage and current can
be either positive or negative.

4.How can we control the output voltage of a single-phase full converter?

By varying the trigger angle.

5.What is MCB?
MCB-Miniature circuit breaker.
This is used as switch, which opens or switches off when the voltage or current is above
the rated value of that of MCB.

6.How many lines are there in single-phase system?

Two lines- 1line
1neutral

7.What is the type of commutation used?

Line commutation.

8.What is rectification mode and inversion mode?

During the period alpha to 180( ) the input voltage Vs and input current Is are positive
and the power flows from supply to the load. The converter is said to be operating in
rectification mode.
During the period 180 to 180+alpha( )the input voltage Vs and the input current Is
positive and there will be reverse power flow from load to supply. The converter is said to
be operating in inversion mode.

9.Where is full bridge converter used?

It is mainly used for speed control of dc motors.

10.What is the effect of adding free wheeling diode?

Free wheeling action does not takes place in single-phase full converter inherently as
there are 4 thyristors and no diodes. From 180 to 180+alpha( ) free wheeling diode
starts conducting. It is more forward biased compared to T1 and T2.Hence freewheeling
diode conducts. The freewheeling diode is connected across the output Vo. Hence Vo=0
during freewheeling. The energy stored in the load inductance is circulated back to the load
itself.

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EXPERIMENT 9
DC Chopper
AIM:
1. To rig up DC Jones chopper and to measure the value of load voltage(VLDC).
2. To plot the graphs of Frequency V/S VLDC and Duty Cycle V/S VLDC.

APPARATUS REQUIRED: DC chopper power module-SDCP, Triggering circuit (DC

chopper), Load 50Ω rheostat, DMM.

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM: Jones chopper

Fig 9.1(a) Circuit diagram of Jones Chopper

T1, T2 – TYN 616
D1 – BYQ 28200
C – Commutation Capacitor
10F / 100V
L1- 0 –L2 - Commutation Inductor
500-0-500 H / 2A.
PROCEDURE:
a) For R – Load:
1. Connections are made as shown in the figure 9.1(a). Use 50Ώ Rheostat for R- Load
(Freewheeling diode (DM) is to be connected only for RL load).
2. Adjust VRPS output to 10v and connect to DC chopper module.
3. Switch on DC toggle switch of chopper module.
4. Switch on the trigger input by pushing- in pulsar switch.
5. Observe the out put waveform across load on CRO.

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6. Keep the duty cycle at mid position and vary the frequency from minimum to
maximum and record the output voltage VLDC readings.
7. Keep the frequency at mid position, vary duty cycle from minimum to maximum and
output voltage VLDC readings.
8. Note down the output waveform for mid value of frequency and duty cycle.

b) R-L Load:
1. Connections are made as shown in fig 9.1 (a). Load is 50Ώ Rheostat in series with
inductor L =25mH or 50mH.
2. Follow the same procedure as listed in steps 2 to 8 above.
3. Readings and output waveform is to be recorded with and without free wheeling diode.

NOTE: In both switching on / switching off of the equipment. First use DC toggle switch
and then the pulsar.

Tabular columns:
Constant Duty cycle
Duty cycle: 50%, VIN= 10 to 15V
Slink Freq (Hz) VO (volts)

Constant Frequency, freq control at mid posit

VIN = 10V to 15V
Slink TON (sec) TOFF (sec) Duty cycle VO (volts)

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EXPECTED PLOTS:

Constant Frequency Constant Duty cycle

VLDC

VLDC

Frequency Duty Cycle

Fig 9.2(a) Showing the plots of Load voltage vs frequency and Load voltage vs. duty cycle.

Expected Waveforms:

One Cycle =T
VDC

1
T ON T OFF Freq =
T
TIME TIME
TON
 100
% Duty Cycle = TON  TOFF

Time

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Fig 7.3(a) Expected theoretical waveforms.

RESULT: The waveforms are plotted and verified.

Note: The free wheeling diode DM clips the voltage, which occurs during TOFF state.

VIVA QUESTIONS:
1. What are choppers?

A dc chopper converts directly from dc to dc and is also known as dc-dc converter.

2. What does a chopper consist of?

It can be a power transistor, SCR, GTO, power MOSFET, IGBT or a switching

device.

3. On what basis choppers are classified in quadrant configurations?

The choppers are classified depending upon the directions of current and voltage flows.
These choppers operate in different quadrants of V-I plane. There are broadly following
types of choppers: class a chopper (first quadrant); class B (second quadrant)
Class C and class D (two quadrant choppers), class C in II quadrant and I whereas class D
in IV quadrants, and I class E is four quadrant operator.

4.What are different control strategies found in choppers?

The different control strategies are pulse width modulation, frequency modulation and
current limit control, variable pulse width and frequency.

5.Explain the principle of operation of a chopper?

A chopper acts as a switch, which connects and disconnects the load, hence producing
variable voltage.

6.What are the advantages of DC choppers?

* High ripple frequency, so small filters are required.

*Power factor is better.
*Efficiency is better.
*Small and compact.
*The dynamic response of choppers is fast due to switching nature of the device.

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7.Define duty cycle.

The duty cycle of chopper controls its output voltage. The value of duty cycle lies
between 0 and 1 and is given by Ton/(Ton+Toff).

8.How can ripple current be controlled?

Ripple current is inversely proportional to the frequency and hence can be controlled by
having higher frequency.

9.What is step up chopper?

If the output average voltage is greater than the supply voltage, then the chopper is called
step up chopper.

10.On what does the commutating capacitor value depend on?

It depends on the load current.

11.What are the disadvantages of choppers?

*They can operate only at low frequencies.
*The commutation time depends on the load current.
*The output voltage is limited to a minimum and maximum value beyond which we
cannot get the output voltage.

12.How do they have high efficiency?

DC choppers uses switching principle, hence they have high efficiency.

13.What are the applications of dc choppers?

Battery operated vehicles, switched mode power supplies, traction devices, lighting and
lamp controls, trolley cars, marine hoists, and forklift trucks. Mine haulers etc.

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EXPERIMENT NO. 10
Speed control of Separately Excited DC Motor
AIM: 1) To control the speed of a separately excited DC motor.
2) (i) To plot VDC v/s Speed for Field control.
(ii) To plot VDC v/s Speed for Armature control.
(iii) To plot θf v/s VDC v/s Speed in Armature control.

COMPONENTS REQUIRED:
DC Motor, Tachometer (Non Contact), Rheostat 50Ω 5A,Speed Control unit, Isolation
Transformer, 10:1 Probe.

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

Fig 10.1 Circuit diagram for speed control of a separately excited DC Motor

PROCEDURE:

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1. Connect the circuit as shown in fig 10.1

2. Adjust field supply to mid value.
3. Vary the firing angle for SCR rectifier and note down the firing angle, Armature
voltage, current and speed of the DC motor. Firing angle to be read from the
oscilloscope.
4. Keep the firing angle at mid value (i.e. fix the armature voltage to a constant value).
5. Vary the field voltage by the pot meter and note down the values of field voltages
and speed.
6. Plot the relevant graph.
(A) Armature control: θf v/s VDC v/s Speed.
(B) Field control: Field voltage (VDC) v/s Speed.

TABULAR COLUMN:

(A) ARMATURE CONTROL

Sl Field Voltage (const) Firing VDC volts IO Amps Speed

No Angle θf

(B) FIELD CONTROL:

Sl No Armature volt (const) Field voltage Speed Current

VDC

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RESULT:
1) Speed of a separately excited DC motor is controlled.
2) Graph of
(i) VDC v/s Speed for Field control.
(ii) VDC v/s Speed for Armature control.
(iii) θf v/s VDC v/s Speed in Armature control.
is plotted.

VIVA QUESTIONS:

1.What is principle of dc motor?

An electric motor is a machine, which converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.
Its action is based on the principle that when a current carrying conductor is placed in a
magnetic field it experiences a mechanical force whose direction is given by flemings left
hand rule and whose magnitude is given by F=BIL N.When the field magnets of a
multipolar dc motor are excited and its armature conductors are supplied with current from
supply mains they experience a force tending to rotate the armature .By Fleming’s left hand
rule it is noted that each conductor experiences a force which tends to rotates the armature
in anticlockwise direction. These forces collectively produce a driving torque (or twisting
moment), which sets the armature rotating.

2.How can the speed of the series motor controlled?

*flux control method

-field divertors
-Armature divertor
*variable resistance in series with the motor.

3.What are the advantages of field method?

*economical,more efficient
*It gives speeds more /above the normal speed.

4.What arethe disadvantages of field method?

Commutation becomes unsatisfactory.

5.What are the factors controlling speed?

Speed can be controlled by controlling flux,resistance,voltage.

6.What is the significance of back emf?

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When the motor armature rotates the conductors also rotates and hence cut flux. Therefore
emf is induced and direction is in opposition with the applied voltage (Fleming’s right hand
rule). Because of its opposing direction it is referred to as back emf Eb. V has to drive Ia
against the opposition of Eb.The power required to overcome this opposition is EbIa.

7.What is torque?

Torque is twisting or turning moment of a force about an axis.The torque developed by

the armature of a motor is armature torque. The torque available for useful work is known
as shaft torque (available at the shaft).

8. How can dc motors be classified?

*seperately excited
*self excited.

9. What are the main losses in motors?

*stator losses
*rotor losses
*mechanical losses

10. Why are starter used in dc motor?

Initially Eb =0 and R is usuallly very small,therefore the armature current is very high
which could damage the motor.Hence starters which is basically a resistance connected in
series with the motor.

11. What is the parameter that is being varied by varying the firing angle?

The armature voltage is varied which inturn varies the speed of the motor by varying the
firing angle.

12. What are the operating modes of dc motor?

Motoring, regenerative braking, dynamic braking, plugging.

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EXPERIMENT NO. 11
SPEED CONTROL OF UNIVERSAL MOTOR(AC/DC MOTOR)

AIM:
1. To control the speed of universal motor.
2. To plot o/p voltage Vdc V/S speed

APPARATUS REQUIRED: Trainer Kit, CRO, CRO Probes, Multi meters, Patch
cords, step down Transformer, Tacho meter
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

PROCEDURE:

 Rig up the circuit as shown in fig

 Apply AC voltage and switch on MCB.
Vary firing angle and note down the o/p voltage and speed.

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 Plot Vdc v/s  (firing angle) and Vdc v/s speed.

TABULAR COLUMN:

Speed in
 in degree Vdc (V)
RPM

Calculations:
Vdc = (Vm/) * (1 + cos)
Idc = (Vm/R) * (1 + cos)
(Vm(1 + cos)) /  = Vdc
Vm = (Vdc*) /(1 + cos)

Compare the theoretical & Practical Values of Vdc & Idc.

( R = 60 ), Vm = 80 V.

PLOTS:
Vdc
Vdc

Firing Angle Speed

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Fig 11(b) Plots of Vdc vs firing angle and Vdc vs Speed.

RESULT: The theoretical values of current, voltage and firing angle are computed and
compared with their practical counterparts. The results are plotted and verified.

UNIVERSAL MOTOR CONTROL USING TRIAC(AC)

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

PROCEDURE:
1. Connect the circuit as shown in the figure.
2. Switch on the mains 230V to Isolation Transformer and Triac firing circuit.
3. Switch on the trigger on push button switch (NOTE: Triac firing circuit
potentiometer to be at approximately 90o.)
4. Vary the firing angle, note down the angle and speed of the induction motor.
5. Shutdown the equipment by switching off the power supplies.
6. Plot the relevant graphs.

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TABULAR COLUMN:

Speed in
 in degree Vdc (V)
RPM

RESULT:
1. The speed of induction motor is controlled using triac.
2. Graph of firing angle versus speed of induction motor is plotted.

Viva Questions:

1. Why is it called TRIAC and what are its applications?

The word TRIAC is abbreviated from TRI from Triode and AC. The TRIAC is the best
device for AC phase control. The input and load is AC. The power is to be controlled in
positive as well as negative half cycles. The TRIAC is triggered in every half cycle. Thus,
the necessity of anti parallel SCR’s is eliminated by TRIAC. Thus, it is used mainly in AC
power controllers, heater, fan, triggering device for SCR’s.

2. How many terminals does a TRIAC have?

A TRIAC has three terminals, main terminal (MT 1), and main terminal (MT 2), gate (G).

3. What are the two modes of operation of a TRIAC?

*Junction gate operation
*Remote gate operation

4. What are merits of TRIAC?

1. TRIAC is a bi-directional device that is it conducts in both directions.

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2. TRIAC turns-off when voltage is reversed.

3. Single gate controls conduction in both directions.
4. TRIAC’s with high voltages and current ratings are available.

5. What are de-merits of TRIAC?

*TRIAC’s are latching devices like SCR; hence they are not suitable for DC power
applications.
*Gate has no control over the conduction once Triac is turned on.
*TRIAC’s have very small switching frequencies.

6. Sketch the VI characteristics of TRIAC.

Refer figure 4.2.

7. When is the sensitivity of TRIAC greatest?

The sensitivity of TRIAC is greatest in I quadrant (mode 1) when MT2 and gate are
positive with respect to MT 1 and it triggers for a low value of latching current.

8. When is the sensitivity of TRIAC low?

The sensitivity is less in mode III (3rd quadrant) when MT 2 is negative and positive gate
current and it requires larger value of latching current to trigger.

9. Why should we use TRIAC for bi-directional flow of current, instead we

can use a ordinary conductor (wire)?
The ordinary conductor does not provide the facility to switch on or off that is, we cannot
control the flow of current. We have to manually switch on or off the supply.

10. How is the TRIAC different from RCT?

The TRIAC is equivalent to two SCR’s connected in antiparallel where as the RCT is a
SCR and a diode in antiparallel direction.

What happens when gate voltage is increased?

The forward break over voltage starts decreasing.

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EXPERIMENT. 12
SPEED CONTROL OF STEPPER MOTOR

AIM: To rig up and verify operation of Stepper Motor.

COMPONENTS REQUIRED: Stepper Motor Controller (SMC), Stepper Motor

Module.
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

Fig 12.1(b) Circuit diagram for controlling the stepper motor.

PROCEDURE:
1.Connect the controller o/p A1, A2, B1, B2 to A1 A2 B1 B2 i/ps (respectively) of the Stepper
Motor Module.
2.Connect +ve common terminal to +ve supply.
3.Switch on the power supply to the unit. It displays S-00.
4.Press SET on SMC.

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5.Display shows “rpm”(Rev Per Sec).

6.Press ENT for “Speed MODE”.
7.Display “00”.
8.Press INC key to set rpm.
9.Press ENT
10. Displays DR FR (Direction of rotation).
11. Press INC/DEC to change direction of rotation.
12.Press ENT.
13.Displays HF ST or FL STEP.(Step size Half or Full)
14.Use INC/DEC to select step size.
15.Press ENT.
16.Then it displays n…….. Rpm set for speed mode.
17.Press Run/Stop for running or stopping the motor.

STEP MODE:
1.Switch on the power supply.
2.Display shows S 00
3.Press SET.
4.Display shows rpm.
5 .Press INC/DEC to change to step mode
6. Follow similar steps as above from step 7 for setting the parameters
for step mode.
7.In the last display shows S……. Steps set.
8.Run/Stop will make the motor to run by respective steps.

TABULAR COLUMN : Speed Mode.

Sl No RPM set Time for full No of Rotations Practical RPM

rotation

TABULAR C OLUMN: Step Mode[Step Lle =1.8 + 0.1](Non cumulative)

Sl No No of Steps Type of Step Half or Full Theoritical Degrees

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NOTE: Step Lle =1.8 + 0.1 ( Non cumulative)

Steps/ revolution =200

SWITCHING LOGIC SEQUENCE:

Full step

A1 A2 B1 B2
(RED) (GREEN) (BLUE) (BLACK)
0 1 0 1

0 1 1 0

1 0 0 0

1 0 1 1

Half step

A1 A2 B1 B2
(RED) (GREEN) (BLUE) (BLACK)

0 1 0 1

0 0 0 1

1 0 0 1

1 0 0 0

1 0 1 0

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0 0 1 0

0 1 1 0

0 1 0 0

GRAPHICS:
Photo Printing and Developing, Photo Type Setting, Printing Presses, Film Projectors and
Cameras, etc

PROCESS CONTROLL AND INSTRUMENTATION:

Textile web control, Valve Controls, material Handling Systems, Assembly Lines,
Carburetor Adjusting, In process Gauging, chart Recorders, Servo Mechanism, Electronic
Gear box, Precise RPM Control, RPM Control, RPM meter calibration.

MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS:
Infusion pumps, X-ray and Radioactive Machinery, Blood Analysis etc.

OFFICE AUTOMATION EQUIPMENTS:

Printers, Plotters, Hard and floppy disc, Teleprinter’s and Type writers, Copying Machines
and Accounting Machines.

FULL STEP

A1 A2 B1 B2
(RED) (GREEN) (BLUE) (BLACK)
0 1 0 1

0 1 1 0

1 0 0 0

1 0 1 1

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

RESULT:

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VIVA QUESTIONS:

1.What is stepper motor?

A stepper motor is one in which the motor rotates step by step in steps of 1.8 degree.

2.Why is stepper motor also called digital motor?

A stepper motor is driven by square pulses and hence does not require pulse width
modulation technique.It can be driven by simple digital circuits and hence is called digital
motor.

3.How many steps are covered in one revolution?

200 steps with step angle of 1.8 degree.

4.What are merits of stepper motor?

It is easy to interface with digital controller ,low cost solution for position control and also
zero feedback error in servo system.

5.What are its applications?

Teleprinters,typewriters,plotters,X ray machinery,valve control,servo mechanism,photo

printing and developing,film projectors ,cameras ,carburettor adjusting,electronic gear
box,blood analysers etc

6.What is the advantage of stepper motor?

The majoe advantage is that its speed can be varied by the digital input.We can use a
microprocesssor to control the speed .It can also be rotated in steps.They can be used for
precision control of speed without using closed loop feedback.

7.What is step angle?

The angle through which the motor shaft rotates for each command pulse is called the
step angle.It can be 1.8,2.5,7.5 degrees.

8.What is stepping frequency?

F is the stepping frequency in pulses per second.

9.What are the moving parts in stepper motor ?

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The only moving part in stepper motor is rotor which has no

winding,commutator,brushes.

10.What are types of stepper motor?

*permanent magnet motor.

*variable reluctance motor-when stator is excited ,the rotor is pulled into the nearest
minimum reluctance position.

11.What does stepping motor consist of?

* It consists of three basic elements often combined with some type of user interface
(host computer,PLC)
*The indexer is a microprocessor capable of generating step pulses and direction signals for
the driver.
*The driver(amplifier) converts the indexer command signals into the power necessary to
energise the motor windings.

12.What are its advantages?

The step motor is an electromechanical device that converts digital pulses into
mechanical shaft rotation.Advantages are low cost,high reliability,high torque at low
speeds and a simple,rugged construction that operates almost in any environment.

13.What are its disadvantages?

The main disadvantage in using stepper motor is the resonance effect often exhibited at
low speeds and decreasing torque with increasing speed.

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EXPERIMENT.13(a)
PARALLEL INVERTER
AIM: To rig up and verify the operation of parallel inverter using SCR.

APPARATUS REQUIRED : Trainer kit, Probes, Patch cords, Rheostat, CRO.

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

Fig 13.1(a) Circuit diagram of Parallel inverter.

RL =100/50 Rheostat
SCR’s – 10A/600V.
Diodes – IN 4007, 10A/600V.
Vo

WAVEFORMS: Case: Half (Frequency of firing circuit)

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PULSE TRIGGERING:
VO
LT

TIME

Fig 13.2(a) Expected output waveforms.

PROCEDURE:
 Connect the circuit as shown in the circuit diagram.
 Ensure following switching on procedure is strictly followed so that commutation
failure is avoided.
 Switch on the DC input voltage and adjust it to 10V-15V using external VRPS.
(Specific to inverter)
 Switch on the parallel inverter main power supply.
 Switch on the DC switch, and then pulsar push button switch to be pushed in.

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 Observe the waveforms (Square wave o/p across the load)

 Set Rc potentiometer for different values and note the output frequency.
 Follow the following switch off procedure.
 Switch off DC (Equipment), pulsar, and equipment power supply.
 Disconnect gate connection of TP and TN.
 Monitor only pulsar output waveforms.
 Plot all the waveforms.

TABULAR COLUMN:

Frequency Firing
Amplitude Time (msec) Frequency (Hz)
Circuit

RESULT: Parallel inverter circuit is rigged up and output waveforms is plotted and
verified with expected waveforms.

VIVA QUESTIONS:
1.What are inverters and what are its applications?

DC to AC converters is known as inverters. The function of an inverter is to change a DC

input voltage into AC output voltage of desired magnitude and frequency. Inverters are
widely used in industrial applications like variable speed AC motor drives, induction
heating, stand-by power supplies and uninterrupted power supplies.

2. Why is the circuit called parallel inverter?

The circuit is called parallel inverter because the commutating capacitor is in parallel with
the primary winding of the output transformer whose secondary is fed to the load.

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3.What is the main classification of inverters?

Inverters can be broadly classified into two types namely, Single-phase inverters and three
phase inverters. Each type can use controlled turn-on and controlled turn-off devices (eg.
BJT’s and MOSFET’s etc) or forced commutation thyristers depending on application.

4.What is VFI and CFI?

An inverter is called a Voltage Fed Inverter (VFI) if the input voltage remains constant, a
Current Fed Inverter (CFI) if the input current is maintained constant.

5.What is variable DC linked inverter?

An inverter is called variable DC linked inverter if the input voltage is controllable.

6.What is inverter gain?

The inverter gain may be defined as the ratio of the AC output to DC input voltage.

Why the output voltage of an inverter is to be controlled?

The output voltage of the inverter is to be varied as per the load requirement. When ever
the input DC varies the output voltage can change. Hence, these variations need to be
compensated. The output voltage and frequency of an inverter is adjusted to keep voltage
and frequency constant. Thus, the output voltage of an inverter is to be controlled.

7.What are the advantages and disadvantages of variable DC linked inverter?

Advantages:
1. Harmonic content does not change with output voltage.
2. Control circuit of an inverter is simple.
Disadvantages:
1. Additional chopper or control rectifier is required.
2. Efficiency of a circuit is reduced due to double conversion.
3. Transistors have to handle variable input voltages.

8.Compare between Voltage source and Current source inverters

Voltage source inverters Current source inverters

1. Input is constant voltage.
1. Input is constant current.
2. Short circuit can damage the circuit.
2. Short circuit cannot damage the circuit.
3. Peak current of power-device depends
3. Peak current of power-device is limited.
on load.
4. Voltage wave forms depend on load.
4. Current wave forms depend on load.
5. Free wheeling diodes are not required.
5. Free wheeling diodes are required in
case of inducted load.

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9.Explain the principle of variable DC linked inverter?

Harmonic content of the signal also changes if pulse width is varied. This problem is taken
care by DC link inverter. Instead of varying the pulses of inverter, an input DC voltage is
varied. Therefore rms value of output voltage is varied.

10.What is the commutation technique used in the parallel inverter?

Complementary commutation technique.

11.What is the role of the diodes D1 and D2?

Diodes D1 and D2 act as free wheeling diodes, they conduct when both SCR’s turn off.
They also provide a path for conduction.

12.Why is the inductor used?

The inductor does not allow drastic changes in current and hence provide di/dt protection.

13.From where does the inverter derive its dc power input?

It derives the dc power input from the inverter specific external VRPS.

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EXPERIMENT 13(b)
SERIES INVERTER
AIM: 1) To rig up a Series Inverter using SCR and note down the waveforms.
2) To record the frequency of operation.

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

T1
0
Fig 13.1(b) Circuit diagram of a Series inverter.
T2 0
WAVE FORMS:
Ec
E 40V
ec1 0
20V
75mS

ec2
0
15 8V
e0 V
0
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Fig 13.2(b) Expected output waveforms.

PROCEDURE:
1.Connect the circuit diagram as shown in the figure 6.1(b).
2.Connect L & C values as per the following details.

USE LM LOADS

L1 T1 Cathode
One Set
L11` T2 Anode

L2 T1 Cathode
Second Set
F=1/2((1/LC)-(R^2/4L^2)) L12 T2 Anode

1.Connect C1 & C1’; L1 & L1’ for one set of readings.

2.Connect C2 & C2’; L2 & L2’ for second set of readings.
3.Note the output waveforms.
4.Note the waveforms across capacitors.

TABULAR COLUMN

Trigger pot L1 L1’ C1 C1’ O/P

Position FREQUENCY
Minimum
¼
½
Maximum

Trigger pot L2 L2’ C2 C2’ O/P

Position FREQUENCY

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Minimum
¼
½
Maximum

RESULT:
1) Series Inverter using SCR is rigged up and output waveforms is noted.
2) The frequency of operation is ________.

VIVA QUESTIONS:

1.What are series inverters?

Inverters in which the commutating elements are permanently connected in series with the
load resistance.

2.What are the commutating elements in the above circuit?

L and C are the commutating elements.

3.What is the condition for selecting commutating element?

They are selected in such a way that the current flow through series connected elements
R, L, C is under damped

4.What are the drawbacks of a basic series inverter?

*If the inverter frequency exceeds the circuit ringing frequency the dc source will be
short-circuited.
*For output frequencies much smaller than the circuit ringing frequency, the load voltage
is di started.
*The source current flows only during the period when the Thyristor T1 is conducting.
This results in large ripple in the source current and peak current rating of the source
inverters.

5.What are the applications of series inverters?

*Induction heating
*Fluorescent lighting
*Variable speed ac motor drives
*Aircraft power supplies
*UPS
*High voltage dc transmission lines

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6.Why are the inductors L1, L2 and why are two capacitors needed?

*The resonant frequency, which is, if it is near by inverter output frequency, commutation
failure will take place. Hence it should be ensured that the capacitor and inductor are so
chosen that it be not near to resonant frequency.

*Equal values of L1, L1’ or C1, C1’ to be chosen so that the uniform inverter output is
maintained.

7.What are the waveforms (output) obtained in inverter?

The output voltage waveforms of ideal inverters are sinusoidal. But for practical inverters
they are non sinusoidal and contain harmonics due to which the waveforms may be square
wave or quassi square wave.

8.Why can’t we see current waveforms on CRO?

The resistance of CRO is very high. Therefore the current measurement is incorrect. An
attempt to reduce the resistance of CRO reduces the input impedance, which draws heavy
current from the source.

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