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CHRIST
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
(Formerly Dr. S.J.S Paul Memorial College of Engineering & Technology)
Approved by AICTE, New Delhi & Affiliated to Pondicherry University
An ISO 9001:2008 Certified Institution

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS

VI SEMESTER

POWER ELECTRONICS
LAB MANUAL

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EE P61 POWER ELECTRONICS LABORATORY
(A minimum of TEN experiments to be conducted in the following Topics)
Objective: This course is intended to enable the students to understand the basics of trigger
circuits required for various power converters. Students acquire knowledge about the operation
of various power converter circuits namely controlled rectifiers, choppers, AC voltage regulators
and inverters. The course enables the students to do simulation of these circuits using
MATLAB/Simulink and experimentally verify the simulation results in the hardware lab.
Besides, the students are introduced with some of the application of these power converters.
List of experiments
POWER CONVERTERS
1. Switching characteristics of MOSFET and IGBT
2. SCR Triggering circuits (using RC, UJT and counters etc)
3. Single phase Semi and Full converters
4. Three-phase converter circuits
5. Forced commutation circuits
6. DC-DC converters (class A E)
7. AC Voltage controllers
8. Single-phase and 3- phase PWM inverter
9. Non-PWM Inverters (120 and 180 modes of VSI , series and parallel inverters)
10. Cycloconverters
APPLICATIONS
11. Study of ZVS and ZCS buck converter
12. Speed control of AC/DC motors
13. Switched mode power supplies

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General Instructions to students for EEE Lab courses

Be punctual to the lab class.

Attend the laboratory classes wearing the prescribed uniform and shoes.
Avoid wearing any metallic rings, straps or bangles as they are likely to prove dangerous at
times.
Girls should put their plait inside their overcoat
Boys students should tuck in their uniform to avoid the loose cloth getting into contact with
rotating machines.
Acquire a good knowledge of the surrounding of your worktable. Know where the various
live points are situated in your table.
In case of any unwanted things happening, immediately switch off the mains in the worktable.
This must be done when there is a power break during the experiment being carried out.
Before entering into the lab class, you must be well prepared for the experiment that you
are going to do on that day.
You must bring the related text book which may deal with the relevant experiment.
Get the circuit diagram approved.
Prepare the list of equipments and components required for the experiment and get the indent
approved.
Plan well the disposition of the various equipments on the worktable so that the experiment
can be carried out.
Make connections as per the approved circuit diagram and get the same verified. After
getting the approval only supply must be switched on.
For the purpose of speed measurement in rotating machines, keep the tachometer in the
extended shaft. Avoid using the brake drum side.
Get the reading verified. Then inform the technician so that supply to the worktable can be
switched off.
You must get the observation note corrected within two days from the date of completion of
experiment. Write the answer for all the discussion questions in the observation note. If not,
marks for concerned observation will be proportionately reduced.
Submit the record note book for the experiment completed in the next class.
If you miss any practical class due to unavoidable reasons, intimate the staff in charge and do
the missed experiment in the repetition class.
Such of those students who fail to put in a minimum of 75% attendance in the laboratory class
will run the risk of not being allowed for the University Practical Examination. They will
have to repeat the lab course in subsequent semester after paying prescribed fee.

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Use isolated supply for the measuring instruments like CRO in Power Electronics
Laboratory experiments.

GENERAL PROCEDURE TO CHECK THE WORKING CONDITION OF A

THYRISTOR
1. Connect the Multimeter across the Gate and the Cathode terminal and check the
resistance between the terminals. The meter should shows some low resistance value (40
to 100 ) then the SCR is working properly otherwise replace the SCR.
2. Similarly Connect the Multimeter across the Anode and the Cathode terminal and check
the resistance between the terminals. The meter should shows some high resistance value
(in Mega ) then the SCR is working properly otherwise replace the SCR.
3. Similarly for Diode also.
STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED TO DESIGN A CIRCUIT IN MATLAB SIMULINK
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Open the installed Matlab shortcut in the desktop screen.

Go to File New Model
Click on Library Browser and surf for the tools.
Start the project and design the circuits.
Save the simulation work.
Run the simulation.
View the output in the Scope.

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INTRODUCTION TO MATLAB

The Language of Technical Computing

Numerical Programming Environment
MATLAB - MATrix LABoratory
High-Level Interpreted Language
Uses:
Analyze Data
Develop Algorithms
Create Models and Applications.
Multidisciplinary Applications
SIMULINK

Simulink is a Block Diagram Environment for Multi domain simulation and ModelBased Design.
Build, Simulate and Analyze models using Blocks.
Connect to External Hardware (FPGA, DSP Processors, Microprocessor,
Microcontroller, etc) and run the models there directly.
Simscape (Physical Systems Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, etc)
SimMechanics ( Robotics, Vehicle Suspensions, HIL system support)
SimDriveline (1-D Driveline System Simulation)
SimHydraulics (Hydraulic Components)
SimRF (RF Systems)
SimPowerSystems (Electrical Power Systems)
SimElectronics (Motors, Drives, Sensors, Actuators, etc)
THE MATLAB SCREEN

Command Window
Type commands

Current Directory
View folders and m-files

Workspace
View program variables
Double click on a variable
to see it in the Array Editor

Command History
View Past Commands
Save a whole session
using Diary

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SIMPOWERSYSTEMS INTRODUCTION

Simulink library blocks dedicated to modeling, simulation and analysis of

electrical circuits,
electrical machines and drives,
static converters and
power energy systems
SimPowerSystems library can be used with standard Simulink block diagrams to
construct various connecting elements of a dynamic system, and their effects on the entire power
system.
SIMPOWERSYSTEMS LIBRARY
Contains Nine libraries of electrical and electronic components (powerlib):

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ELECTRICAL SOURCES
Different electrical sources DC/ AC

DC Voltage Source

Controlled Voltage Source

AC Voltage Source

AC Current Source

Controlled Current Source

A
N

B
C

Three-Phase
Programmable
Voltage Source

Three-Phase Source

ELECTRICAL ELEMENTS

Series RLC Branch

____ E l e m e n t s _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Three-Phase
Series RLC Load

Series RLC Load

Three-Phase
Series RLC Branch

A
B
C

Three-Phase
Parallel RLC Branch

Distributed Parameters Line

Ground

Neutral

node 10

Three-Phase
Harmonic Filter

____ L i n e s _________________________________________________

Pi Section Line

Three-Phase
Dynamic Load

Three-Phase
Mutual Inductance
Z1-Z0

A
B
C

Three-Phase
Parallel RLC Load

A
B
C

Parallel RLC Load

A
B
C

Mutual Inductance

Parallel RLC Branch

Connection
Port

Surge Arrester

____ C i r c u i t B r e a k e r s _____________________________

Breaker

Three-Phase
PI Section Line

Three-Phase Breaker

C
Three-Phase Fault

____ T r a n s f o r m e r s ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2

+2
1+

2
+3

3
1

+4

Linear Transformer
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Multi-Winding
Transformer

Three-Phase
Transformer
(Two Windings)

A
B
C

a2
b2
c2
a3
b3
c3

Three-Phase
Transformer
(Three Windings)

A1+
A+
B+
C+
ABC-

a3
b3
c3

Zigzag
Phase-Shifting Transformer

A2+

A1

A2

B1+

B2+

B1
C1+
C1

B2
C2+
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Three-Phase Transformer
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____ L i n e s _________________________________________________

____ C i r c u i t B r e a k e r s _____________________________

____ T r a n s f o r m e r s ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

POWER ELECTRONICS
SimPowerSystems library provides a set of blocks dedicated to the modeling of
electronic devices (diodes, thyristors and transistors) and static converters (rectifiers and
inverters single phase or three phase bridge) called Power Electronics.

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MEASUREMENTS

i
-

Current Measurement

Multimeter

+
v
-

Voltage Measurement

Vabc
Iabc
a
b

Three-Phase
V-I Measurement

Impedance Measurement

____ Single-Phase
_____________________________
____ E xMeasurements
t r a s __________________________

signal THD

In

signal rms

Mean

Continuous Measurements

Total Harmonic
Distorsion

Mean Value

RMS

magnitude

In Mean

signal
angle

Mean Value
(linear)

Fourier

____ Three-Phase Measurements _____________________________

Discrete Measurements

abc

dq0
dq0

sin_cos

sin_cos

Mag
abc

abc

Phasor Measurements

abc_to_dq0
Transformation

dq0_to_abc
Transformation

Phase

3-Phase
Sequence Analyzer

____ Power Measurements __________________________________

V
I

Vabc
PQ

Active & Reactive

Power

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Iabc

Vdq0
PQ

3-phase
Instantaneous
Active & Reactive Power

Idq0

PQ

dq0-based
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SINGLE PHASE HALF WAVE CONTROLLED CONVERTER
EXP NO:

DATE:

AIM: To study the performance of single phase half wave controlled converter for R, RL and RL
with FWD loads.
To prove that the half wave controlled converter works in only one quadrant.
To observe the magnitude & wave forms of input and output in CRO
To draw the wave forms of input and output drawn on graph sheet.
APPARATUS:
1. Single phase fully controlled bridge kit
2. Single phase fully controlled bridge firing kit
3. Thyristors-TYN612-1 no
4. Diodes IN 4007-1 no
5. Rheostat-50 ohms
6. Loading inductor
7. CRO
8. Connecting wires
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
SINGLE PHASE HALF CONTROLLED BRIDGE CONVERTER WITH R-LOAD

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SINGLE PHASE HALF CONTROLLED BRIDGE CONVERTER WITH RL-LOAD

SINGLE PHASE HALF CONTROLLED BRIDGE CONVERTER WITH RL- WITH

FWD LOAD

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MODEL WAVEFORM

TABULAR COLUMN:
Vin(magnitude)= ______
For R Load
SL.No

Firing Angle

Vavg (V)

Vavg (V)

Vavg (V)

in degrees
0
30
60
90
120
150
180

(Practical)

(Theoretical)

(Simulation)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

For RL Load
SL.No

Firing Angle

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Vavg (V)

Vavg (V)

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1
2
3
4
5
6
7

in degrees
0
30
60
90
120
150
180

(Practical)

(Theoretical)

(Simulation)

For RL With FWD Load

SL.No

Firing Angle

Vavg (V)

Vavg (V)

Vavg (V)

in degrees
0
30
60
90
120
150
180

(Practical)

(Theoretical)

(Simulation)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

PRECAUTIONS:
1. Check all the SCRs for the performance before making connections
2. Check the firing circuits trigger outputs and its relative phase sequence.
3. Make fresh connections before you make a new experiment.
4. Preferably work at low voltages (30-40V) for every new connections after careful verification
raised to the max. ratings.
5. Keep all knobs at min. position before you switch ON the supply.
6. Show connections to the lab faculty before you start the experiment.
PROCEDURE:
1. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.
2. Firing pulses are applied for the respective SCRs from the firing circuit.
3. The main supply is switched ON and triggering circuit is switched ON
4. Wave forms across the load are observed in CRO values are noted down and tabulated for
different firing angles.
RESULT:

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The performance of Single phase Half wave controlled converter of R & RL and RL with FWD
load are studied and output wave forms for different firing angles are drawn on the graph sheet.
CONCLUSION:
The Single phase Half wave bridge converter will act in I-quadrant only for firing angles 0<
<180degrees.

SINGLE PHASE SEMI CONVERTER

EXP NO:

DATE:

AIM: To study the performance of single phase half controlled bridge converter for R and RLloads.
To prove that the half controlled converter works in only one quadrant.
To observe the magnitude & wave forms of input and output in CRO
To draw the wave forms of input and output drawn on graph sheet.
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APPARATUS:
1. Single phase fully controlled bridge kit
2. Single phase fully controlled bridge firing kit
3. Thyristors-TYN612-2 no
4. Diodes IN 4007-2 no
5. Rheostat-50 ohms
6. Loading inductor
7. CRO
8. Connecting wires
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

SINGLE

PHASE

HALF CONTROLLED BRIDGE CONVERTER WITH R-LOAD

SINGLE PHASE HALF CONTROLLED BRIDGE CONVERTER WITH RL-LOAD

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WAVE FORMS:

TABULAR COLUMN:
Vin(magnitude)= ______

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For R Load
SL.No

Firing Angle

Vavg (V)

Vavg (V)

Vavg (V)

in degrees
0
30
60
90
120
150
180

(Practical)

(Theoretical)

(Simulation)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

For RL Load
SL.No

Firing Angle

Vavg (V)

Vavg (V)

Vavg (V)

(Practical)

(Theoretical)

(Simulation)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

in degrees
0
30
60
90
120
150
180

THEORETICAL CALICULATIONS:
For R and RL Loads

PRECAUTIONS:
1. Check all the SCRs for the performance before making connections
2. Check the firing circuits trigger outputs and its relative phase sequence.
3. Make fresh connections before you make a new experiment.
4. Preferably work at low voltages (30-40V) for every new connections after careful verification
raised to the max. ratings.

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5. Keep all knobs at min. position before you switch ON the supply.
6. Show connections to the lab faculty before you start the experiment.
PROCEDURE:
1. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.
2. Firing pulses are applied for the respective SCRs from the firing circuit.
3. The main supply is switched ON and triggering circuit is switched ON
4. Wave forms across the load are observed in CRO values are noted down and tabulated for
different firing angles.
5. The output wave forms are plotted on the graph sheet.
6. Similarly RL-load steps of the above are repeated.
7. Wave forms are observed in CRO
RESULT:
The performance of Single phase Half controlled bridge converter of R & RL-load are studied
and output wave forms for different firing angles are drawn on the graph sheet.
CONCLUSION:
The Single phase Half controlled bridge converter will act in I-quadrant only for firing angles 0<
<180degrees.
QUESTIONS FOR VIVA-VOCE:
1. How many quadrants does a Half controlled rectifier works?
2. What is meant by Line commutation?
3. How the thyristors get commutated?
4. Does a Half controlled rectifier work as inverter?
5. What are the merits & demerits of half controlled rectifier over fully controlled rectifier?
SINGLE-PHASE FULLY CONTROLLED CONVERTER
EXP NO:
AIM:

DATE:

To study the performance of single phase full controlled bridge converter for R , RL

and RL with FWD loads.

To prove that the fully controlled converter works in only two quadrant.
To observe the magnitude & wave forms of input and output in CRO
To draw the wave forms of input and output drawn on graph sheet.
APPARATUS:
1. Thyristors-4 no

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2. Single phase fully controlled bridge firing kit
3. Rheostat-50 ohms
4. Loading inductor 10mH, 25mH&50mH
5. CRO
6. Connecting wires
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
SINGLE PHASE FULLY CONTROLLED BRIDGE CONVERTER WITH R-LOAD

SINGLE PHASE FULLY CONTROLLED BRIDGE CONVERTER WITH RL-LOAD

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SINGLE PHASE FULLY CONTROLLED BRIDGE CONVERTER RL with FWD-LOAD

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1 - PHASE FULLY CONTROLLED CENTRETAPPED CONVERTER WITH R-LOAD

1 - PHASE FULLY CONTROLLED CENTRETAPPED CONVERTER WITH RL-LOAD

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1 - PHASE FULLY CONTROLLED CENTRETAPPED CONVERTER WITH RL WITH

FREEWHEELING DIODE LOAD

WAVE FORMS:
SINGLE PHASE FULLY CONTROLLED CONVERTER WITH R-LOAD

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SINGLE PHASE FULLY CONTROLLED CONVERTER WITH RL-LOAD

SINGLE PHASE FULLY CONTROLLED CONVERTER RL WITH FWD LOAD

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TABULAR COLUMN:
BRIDE TYPE
Vin (magnitude) = ______
For R Load
SL.No

Firing Angle

Vavg (V)

Vavg (V)

Vavg (V)

(Practical)

(Theoretical)

(Simulation)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

in degrees
0
30
60
90
120
150
180

For RL Load
SL.No

Firing Angle

Vavg (V)

Vavg (V)

Vavg (V)

in degrees
0
30
60
90
120
150
180

(Practical)

(Theoretical)

(Simulation)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

For RL with FWD Load

SL.No

Firing Angle

Vavg (V)

Vavg (V)

Vavg (V)

(Practical)

(Theoretical)

(Simulation)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

in degrees
0
30
60
90
120
150
180

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TABULAR COLUMN:
CENTRETAPPED TYPE
Vin (magnitude) = ______
For R Load
SL.No

Firing Angle

Vavg (V)

Vavg (V)

Vavg (V)

(Practical)

(Theoretical)

(Simulation)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

in degrees
0
30
60
90
120
150
180

For RL Load
SL.No

Firing Angle

Vavg (V)

Vavg (V)

Vavg (V)

in degrees
0
30
60
90
120
150
180

(Practical)

(Theoretical)

(Simulation)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

For RL with FWD Load

SL.No

Firing Angle

Vavg (V)

Vavg (V)

Vavg (V)

in degrees
0
30
60
90
120
150
180

(Practical)

(Theoretical)

(Simulation)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

THEORETICAL CALICULATIONS:

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CONTROL CHARACTERISTICTS

V O (dc)
V

dm

0 .6 V

dm

0 .2 V

dm

0
-0 .2 V dm
-0 .6 V
-V

30

60

90

120

150

180

dm

dm

T r ig g e r a n g le i n d e g r e e s

PRECAUTIONS:
1. Check the working condition of all the SCRs before connecting them in the circuit.
2. Check the firing circuits trigger outputs and its relative phase sequence.
3. Make fresh connections before you make a new experiment.
4. Preferably work at low voltages (30-40V) for every new connections after careful
Verification raised to the max. Ratings.
5. Keep all knobs at min. position before you switch ON the supply.
6. Show connections to the lab faculty before you start the experiment.
PROCEDURE:
1. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.
2. Firing pulses are applied for the respective SCRs from the firing circuit.
3. The main supply is switched ON and triggering circuit is switched ON
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different firing angles.
5. The output wave forms are plotted on the graph sheet.
6. Similarly RL-load steps of the above are repeated.
7. Wave forms are observed in CRO
RESULT:
The performance of Single phase fully controlled bridge converter of R & RL-load are
studied and out ut wave forms for different firing angles are drawn on the graph sheet.
CONCLUSION:
The Single phase fully controlled bridge converter will act as a rectifier for firing angles
0< <90degrees, and act as a inverter for firing angles ranging from 90 < < 180 degrees and
output voltages of desired magnitude can be obtained by varying the firing angle .
QUESTIONS FOR VIVA-VOCE:
1. How many quadrants does a Full controlled rectifier works ?
2. What is meant by Line commutation ?
3. How the thyristors get commutated ?
4. When a full controlled rectifier work as inverter ?
5. What is the change observed in wave forms for R-load & RL-load

GATE FIRING CIRCUITS

(R, RC & UJT)
EXP NO:

DATE:

AIM: To study the performance of various turn-on methods of thrusters by its gate terminal.
To prove that the firing angle range for R-triggering is 0 to 90
To prove that the firing angle range for RC-triggering is 0 to 180
To prove that the firing angle range for UJT-triggering ramp triggering.
To observe the magnitude & wave forms of input and output in CRO
To draw the wave forms of input and output drawn on graph sheet.
APPARATUS:
1. RC-Firing circuit study unit.

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2. UJT-Firing circuit study unit
3. Thyristor-TYN612-1 no
4. Rheostat-50 ohms
5. CRO
6. Connecting wires
R-FIRING CIRCUIT
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

WAVEFORMS:

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PROCEDURE:
1. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.
2. The main supply is switched ON and triggering circuit is switched ON
3. Wave forms across the load are observed in CRO values are noted down and tabulated
for different firing angles.
4. The output wave forms are plotted on the graph sheet.
TABULAR COLUMN:
Vin (magnitude) = ______

SL.No

Firing

Vdc (V)

Vavg (V)

Vrms (V)

Vrms (V)

Angle

(Practical)

(Theoretical)

(Practical)

(Theoretical)

in degrees

THEORETICAL CALICULATIONS:

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RC-FIRING CIRCUIT
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

TABULAR COLUMN:
Vin (magnitude) = ______
SL.No

Firing

Vdc (V)

Vavg (V)

Vrms (V)

Vrms (V)

Angle

(Practical)

(Theoretical)

(Practical)

(Theoretical)

in degrees

WAVE FORMS:

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PROCEDURE:
1. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.
2. The main supply is switched ON and triggering circuit is switched ON
3. Wave forms across the load are observed in CRO values are noted down and tabulated
for different firing angles.
4. The output wave forms are plotted on the graph sheet.

UJT-FIRING CIRCUIT
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

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TABULAR COLUMN:
Vin (magnitude) = ______
SL.No

Firing

Vdc (V)

Vavg (V)

Vrms (V)

Vrms (V)

Angle

(Practical)

(Theoretical)

(Practical)

(Theoretical)

in degrees

PROCEDURE:
1. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.
2. The main supply is switched ON and triggering circuit is switched ON
3. Wave forms across the load are observed in CRO values are noted down and tabulated
for different firing angles.
4. The output wave forms are plotted on the graph sheet.
WAVE FORMS:

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PRECAUTIONS:
1. Check all the SCRs for the performance before making connections
2. Check the firing circuits trigger outputs and its relative phase sequence.
3. Make fresh connections before you make a new experiment.
4. Preferably work at low voltages (30-40V) for every new connection after careful
Verification raised to the max. ratings.
5. Keep all knobs at min. position before you switch ON the supply.
6. Show connections to the lab faculty before you start the experiment.
RESULT:

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The performance of R,RC & UJT Firing circuits with R -load are studied and output wave forms
for different firing angles are drawn on the graph sheet.
CONCLUSION:
R-Triggering circuit works for firing angle range 0 to 90 degrees, RC-Triggering circuit works
for firing angle range 0 to 180 degrees and UJT Firing circuit works for instant triggering.
VIVA-VOCE:
1. What is the range of firing angle in R-Triggering?
2. What is the range of firing angle in RC-Triggering?
3. What is meant by Ramp Triggering?
4. What are the advantages of UJT-firing circuit over R & RC-triggering?
5. What is the importance of 1:1 pulse transformer?

SINGLE PHASE AC VOLTAGE CONTROLLER

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EXP NO:

DATE:

AIM: To study the performance of single phase ac voltage converter for R and RL loads.
To observe the magnitude & wave forms of input and output in CRO
To draw the wave forms of input and output drawn on graph sheet.
APPARATUS:
1. Thyristors-2 no or Ac voltage controller Power Module Kit
2. Ac Voltage controller firing kit
3. Rheostat-50 ohms
5. CRO
6. Connecting wires
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
SINGLE PHASE AC VOLTAGE CONTROLLER FOR R LOAD

TABULAR COLUMN:
Vin (RMS) = ______
For R Load
SL.No

Firing Angle

in degrees
1
0
2
30
3
60
4
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WAVE FORMS:

TABULAR COLUMN:
Vin (RMS) = ______
For RL Load
SL.No

Firing Angle

Vrms (V)

Vrms (V)

Vrms (V)

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0
30
60
90
120

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(Theoretical)

(Simulation)

1
2
3
4
5

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PRECAUTIONS:
1. Check all the SCRs for the performance before making connections
2. Check the firing circuits trigger outputs and its relative phase sequence.
3. Make fresh connections before you make a new experiment.
4. Preferably work at low voltages (30-40V) for every new connections after careful verification
raised to the max. Ratings.
5. Keep all knobs at min. position before you switch ON the supply.
6. Show connections to the lab faculty before you start the experiment.
PROCEDURE:
1. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.
2. Firing pulses are applied for the respective SCRs from the firing circuit.
3. The main supply is switched ON and triggering circuit is switched ON
4. Wave forms across the load are observed in CRO values are noted down and tabulated for
different firing angles.
5. The output wave forms are plotted on the graph sheet.
6. Similarly RL-load steps of the above are repeated.
7. Wave forms are observed in CRO
RESULT:
The performance of ac voltage controller of R & RL-load are studied and output wave forms for
different firing angles are drawn on the graph sheet.
Viva Questions
1. What does ac voltage controller mean?
2. What are the applications of ac voltage controllers?
3. What are the advantages of ac voltage controllers?
4. What are the disadvantages of ac voltage controllers?
5. What are the two methods of control in ac voltage controllers? (Nov 10/April 12)
6. What is the difference between ON-OFF control and phase control?
7. What is the advantage of ON-OFF control?
8. What is the disadvantage of ON-OFF control?
9. What is the duty cycle in ON-OFF control method?
10. What is meant by unidirectional or half-wave ac voltage controller?
11. What are the disadvantages of unidirectional or half-wave ac voltage controller?
12. What is meant by bidirectional or half-wave ac voltage controller?
13. What is the control range of firing angle inac voltage controller with RL load?
14. What type of gating signal is used in single phase ac voltage controller with RL load?
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15. What are the disadvantages of continuous gating signal?
16. What is meant by high frequency carrier gating?
17. What is meant by sequence control of ac voltage regulators?
18. What are the advantages of sequence control of ac voltage regulators?

SINGLE PHASE STEP DOWN CYCLOCONVERTER

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AIM:

To study the performance of single phase cycloconverter for R load.

To observe the magnitude & wave forms of input and output in CRO
To draw the wave forms of input and output drawn on graph sheet.

APPARATUS:
1. Thyristors-4 no or Cycloconverter Power Module Kit
2. Cycloconverter firing kit
3. Rheostat-50 ohms
5. CRO
6. Connecting wires
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
SINGLE PHASE CYCLOCONVERTER FOR R LOAD

WAVE FORMS:

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PRECAUTIONS:
1. Check all the SCRs for the performance before making connections
2. Check the firing circuits trigger outputs and its relative phase sequence.
3. Make fresh connections before you make a new experiment.
4. Preferably work at low voltages (30-40V) for every new connections after careful verification
raised to the max. Ratings.
5. Keep all knobs at min. position before you switch ON the supply.
6. Show connections to the lab faculty before you start the experiment.
PROCEDURE:
1. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.
2. Firing pulses are applied for the respective SCRs from the firing circuit.
3. The main supply is switched ON and triggering circuit is switched ON
4. Wave forms across the load are observed in CRO values are noted down and tabulated for
different firing angles.
5. The output wave forms are plotted on the graph sheet.

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7. Wave forms are observed in CRO
RESULT:
The performance of single phase step down cycloconverter for R load is studied and output wave
forms for different firing angles are drawn on the graph sheet.
Viva Questions
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

What is meant by cyclo-converter?

What are the two types of cyclo-converters?
What is meant by step-up cyclo-converters?
What is meant by step-down cyclo-converters?
What are the applications of cyclo-converter?
What is meant by positive converter group in a cycloconverter?
What is meant by negative converter group in a cycloconverter?
What is a synchronous connection changer?

THREE PHASE NON PWM INVERTER (180 and 120) MODE

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AIM
To study the performance of three phase non pwm inverter (180 and 120) mode with
the help of MATLAB Simulation software.
APPARATUS
1. Personal Computer 1 Nos
2. Matlab Software Package
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

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WAVEFORMS
180 MODE

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120 MODE

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PROCEDURE:
1. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.
2. Firing pulses are applied for the respective SCRs from the firing circuit.
3. Run the simulation file
4. Wave forms are observed in Scope.
RESULT:
The performance of three phase non pwm inverter was studied and the waveforms are
observed.

SINGLE PHASE PWM INVERTER

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EXP NO:

DATE:

AIM
To study the performance of single phase pwm inverter with the help of MATLAB
Simulation software.
APPARATUS
1. Personal Computer 1 Nos
2. Matlab Software Package
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

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FREQUENCY SPECTRUM

PROCEDURE:
1. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.
2. Firing pulses are applied for the respective SCRs from the firing circuit.
3. Run the simulation file
4. Wave forms are observed in Scope.
TABULAR COLUMN
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Vin =
SL.No

1
2
3
4
5

Modulatio

Vout

Vout

n Index

(Simulation

(Theoritical

0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
0.1

RESULT:
The performance of single phase pwm inverter was studied and the waveforms are
observed.
Viva Questions
1. What is meant by inverter?
2. What are the applications of inverter?
3. What are the main classifications of inverter?
4. Why thyristors are not preferred for inverters?
5. How output frequency is varied in case of a thyristor?
6. Give two advantages of CSI.
7. Why diodes should be connected in anti parallel with the thyristors in inverter circuits?
8. What is meant by series inverter?
9. What is meant by parallel inverter?
10. What are the applications of a series inverter?
11. How is the inverter circuit classified based on commutation circuitry?
12. Why forced commutation if required in inverters?
13. What are the conventional forced commutation techniques for thyristors based inverters?
14. What is meant by McMurray inverter?
15. What are the applications of a CSI?
16. What is meant by PWM control?
17. What are the advantages of PWM control?
18. What are the disadvantages of the harmonics present in the inverter system?
19. What are the methods of reduction of harmonic content?
20. Compare CSI with VSI?
21. What are the disadvantages of PWM control?
22. What are the different types of PWM control?
23. What is single pulse width modulation?
22. What is the disadvantage of the single pulse width modulation?
24. Define: amplitude modulation index
25. What is the need for voltage control in an inverter?

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26. List different methods of controlling the output voltage of inverters?
27. Define the term inverter gain?
28. Differentiate half bridge and full bridge inverter.
29. What are the performance parameters of inverters?
30. What are the reasons for adding a filter on the inverter output?
31. What is meant by Current source inverters?
32. What are the arrangements for obtaining three-phase output voltages in inverter?
33. What are the all the advantages and disadvantages of 120 conduction mode in 3 inverter?
34. What is the purpose of over modulation in inverter?
35. What are the effects of eliminating lower order harmonics in inverter?

THREE PHASE FULL CONVERTER

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AIM
To study the performance of three phase converter with the help of MATLAB Simulation
software.
APPARATUS
1. Personal Computer 1 Nos
2. Matlab Software Package
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PROCEDURE:
1. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.
2. Firing pulses are applied for the respective SCRs from the firing circuit.
3. Run the simulation file
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4. Wave forms are observed in Scope.
TABULAR COLUMN:
Vin =
SL.No

1
2
3
4
5

Firing

Vout

Vout

Angle

(Simulation

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0
30
60
90
120

RESULT:
The performance of three phase full converter was studied and the waveforms are
observed.

SINGLE PHASE CYCLO CONVERTER

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EXP NO:

DATE:

AIM
To study the performance of single phase converter with the help of MATLAB
Simulation software.
APPARATUS
1. Personal Computer 1 Nos
2. Matlab Software Package
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

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PROCEDURE:
1. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.
2. Firing pulses are applied for the respective SCRs from the firing circuit.
3. Run the simulation file
4. Wave forms are observed in Scope.
RESULT:
The performance of single phase cyclo converter was studied and the waveforms are
observed.

SINGLE PHASE SEMI CONVERTER

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EXP NO:

DATE:

AIM
To study the performance of single phase semi converter with the help of MATLAB
Simulation software.
APPARATUS
1. Personal Computer 1 Nos
2. Matlab Software Package
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

WAVEFORMS

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PROCEDURE:
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1. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.
2. Firing pulses are applied for the respective SCRs from the firing circuit.
3. Run the simulation file
4. Wave forms are observed in Scope.
RESULT:
The performance of single phase semi converter was studied and the waveforms are
observed.

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SINGLE PHASE FULL CONVERTER
EXP NO:

DATE:

AIM
To study the performance of single phase semi converter with the help of MATLAB
Simulation software.
APPARATUS
1. Personal Computer 1 Nos
2. Matlab Software Package
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

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PROCEDURE:
1. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.
2. Firing pulses are applied for the respective SCRs from the firing circuit.
3. Run the simulation file
4. Wave forms are observed in Scope.
RESULT:
The performance of single phase full converter was studied and the waveforms are
observed.

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SINGLE PHASE AC VOLTAGE CONTROLLER
EXP NO:

DATE:

AIM
To study the performance of single phase ac voltage controller with the help of MATLAB
Simulation software.
APPARATUS
1. Personal Computer 1 Nos
2. Matlab Software Package
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

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PROCEDURE:
1. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.
2. Firing pulses are applied for the respective SCRs from the firing circuit.
3. Run the simulation file
4. Wave forms are observed in Scope.
RESULT:
The performance of single phase ac voltage controller was studied and the waveforms are
observed.

SPEED CONTROL OF 3 SQUIRREL CAGE INDUCTION MOTOR USING PWM

INVERTER
EXP NO:
AIM:

DATE:

To study and to the control the speed of the 3 squirrel cage induction motor using 3

pwm inverter.
APPARATUS
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2. 3 PWM Inverter
3. Digital Tachometer
4. Multimeter
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

WAFEFORMS

PROCEDURE
1. Connections are given as per the circuit diagram
2. Switch on MCB, the indicator will be ON. Switch on the ON/OFF provided normally
externally
TABULAR COLUMN:
Nature

Voltage

Frequenc

Speed

(V)

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(Hz)
No Load

Forward
Directio
n

Reverse
Directio
n

RESULT:
The performance of speed control of 3 Induction motor was studied and the waveforms
are observed.

COMMUTATION METHODS OF SCR

EXP NO:
AIM:

DATE:

To study the operation and to verify the output waveforms of the following commutation

methods.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Class A commutation
Class B commutation
Class C commutation
Class D commutation
Class E commutation

APPARATUS
1. CRO
2. Thyristor Forced Commutation circuit kit
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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
\Class A commutation

Class B commutation

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Class C commutation

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Class D commutation

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Class E commutation

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PROCEDURE
1.
2.
3.
4.

Connections are given as per the circuit diagram.

The input supply is given to the trainer.
Firing pulses are given to the SCR.
The output waveforms are verified from the respective terminals through the CRO.
RESULT:

The performance of different commutation circuits was studied and the waveforms are observed.

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