FUNDAMENTALS OF POWER ELECTRONICS Course Code : 313335

Programme Name/s : Electrical Engineering/ Electrical Power System

Programme Code : EE/ EP
Semester : Third
Course Title : FUNDAMENTALS OF POWER ELECTRONICS
Course Code : 313335

I. RATIONALE
Power Electronics finds extensive applications in domestic, commercial, industrial front and electric utilities
particularly in terms of efficient conversion, control and conditioning of electric power from its available input
into the desired electrical output form. This course will enable the diploma students to develop the knowledge
and skill sets of operating and testing different power electronic devices and their applications.

II. INDUSTRY / EMPLOYER EXPECTED OUTCOME

Test the Performance of Power Electronic Devices and Circuits.

III. COURSE LEVEL LEARNING OUTCOMES (COS)

Students will be able to achieve & demonstrate the following COs on completion of course based learning

CO1 - Test the functionality of a given power electronic device.

CO2 - Test the switching performance of a thyristor.
CO3 - Test the performance of given controlled converter.
CO4 - Test the performance of given chopper.
CO5 - Use suitable power electronic circuit for given application.

IV. TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESSMENT SCHEME

Learning Scheme Assessment Scheme
Actual
Contact Based on LL & TL Based
Theory
Course Course Hrs./Week on SL
Course Title Abbr Credits Paper Total
Code Category/s SLH NLH Practical
Duration Marks
FA- SA-
CL TL LL Total FA-PR SA-PR SLA
TH TH
Max Max Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min
FUNDAMENTALS
313335 OF POWER FPE SEC 3 - 4 1 8 4 3 30 70 100 40 25 10 25@ 10 25 10 175
ELECTRONICS
Total IKS Hrs for Sem. : 0 Hrs
Abbreviations: CL- ClassRoom Learning , TL- Tutorial Learning, LL-Laboratory Learning, SLH-Self Learning
Hours, NLH-Notional Learning Hours, FA - Formative Assessment, SA -Summative assessment, IKS - Indian
Knowledge System, SLA - Self Learning Assessment
Legends: @ Internal Assessment, # External Assessment, *# On Line Examination , @$ Internal Online
Examination
Note :

1. FA-TH represents average of two class tests of 30 marks each conducted during the semester.
2. If candidate is not securing minimum passing marks in FA-PR of any course then the candidate shall be
declared as "Detained" in that semester.
3. If candidate is not securing minimum passing marks in SLA of any course then the candidate shall be
declared as fail and will have to repeat and resubmit SLA work.
4. Notional Learning hours for the semester are (CL+LL+TL+SL)hrs.* 15 Weeks
5. 1 credit is equivalent to 30 Notional hrs.
6. * Self learning hours shall not be reflected in the Time Table.
7. * Self learning includes micro project / assignment / other activities.

V. THEORY LEARNING OUTCOMES AND ALIGNED COURSE CONTENT

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Suggested
Theory Learning Outcomes Learning content mapped with Theory Learning
Sr.No Learning
(TLO's)aligned to CO's. Outcomes (TLO's) and CO's.
Pedagogies.
TLO 1.1 Illustrate the power
Unit - I Power Electronic Devices
electronic system using block
1.1 Power electronic system: general block diagram,
diagram.
need, advantages and disadvantages
TLO 1.2 Solve simple
1.2 Switching in power electronic circuit: Need and its
numerical on losses in the
importance; Ideal switch and practical switch:
given switch.
concept, general characteristics, conduction losses,
TLO 1.3 Explain the general Lecture Using
switching losses
characteristics of the given Chalk-Board
1.3 SCR: Construction, working principle, Static V-I
power electronic switch. Demonstration
1 characteristics, switching characteristics, and
TLO 1.4 Describe the Video
applications
construction of the given presentations
1.4 IGBT: Construction, working principle, Static V-I
power electronic device. Flipped Classroom
characteristics, switching characteristics, and
TLO 1.5 Explain the working
applications
principle of the given power
1.5 Power MOSFET: Construction, working principle,
electronic device.
Static V-I characteristics, and applications
TLO 1.6 State the
1.6 TRIAC: Construction, working principle, Static V-I
applications of the given
characteristics, and applications
power electronic device.
Unit - II Protection and Firing Circuit of Thyristor
2.1 di/dt protection: need, snubber circuit
2.2 dv/dt protection: need, snubber circuit
2.3 Overvoltage protection: need, internal & external
TLO 2.1 Explain the need of overvoltage, voltage clamping device
the given protection for SCR 2.4 Overcurrent protection: need, electronic crowbar
TLO 2.2 Describe the given circuit
Lecture Using
protection scheme of SCR 2.5 Thermal Protection of SCR: Need, thermal
Chalk-Board
TLO 2.3 Explain the given resistance, and heat sink specification
Presentations
2 turn-on method of SCR 2.6 Firing circuit: Features and general layout of firing
Video
TLO 2.4 Illustrate the given scheme
Demonstrations
firing circuit of SCR 2.7 SCR turn-on methods: forward voltage triggering,
Flipped Classroom
TLO 2.5 Explain the given gate triggering, dv/dt triggering, temperature
commutation technique of triggering, and light triggering
SCR 2.8 SCR Firing circuit: resistance firing circuit (no
derivation), RC firing circuit (no derivation), pulse
transformer based triggering
2.9 SCR commutation techniques: load commutation
(Class A), line commutation (Class F)

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Suggested
Theory Learning Outcomes Learning content mapped with Theory Learning
Sr.No Learning
(TLO's)aligned to CO's. Outcomes (TLO's) and CO's.
Pedagogies.
Unit - III Controlled Converters
3.1 Basic terminologies: conduction angle, firing
angle, output voltage, output current, voltage across
switch, source current, source voltage
3.2 Single phase half wave controlled rectifier with R,
TLO 3.1 Define the given
RL load: Circuit diagram, working, input-output
term(s) related to controlled
waveforms, derivation for average output voltage,
converter.
equations for output currents, voltages & power, and
TLO 3.2 Illustrate the
effect of freewheeling diode
working of the given single
3.3 Single phase full wave controlled bridge rectifier
phase controlled rectifier.
with R, RL load: Circuit diagram, working, input-
TLO 3.3 Derive equation of
output waveforms, derivation for average output Lecture Using
DC output voltage of the
voltage, equations for output currents, voltages & Chalk-Board
given controlled converter.
power Presentations
3 TLO 3.4 Compare voltage
3.4 Three phase full wave controlled bridge rectifier: Video
source inverter and current
working principle with R load, input-output Demonstrations
source inverter on the basis
waveforms Flipped Classroom
of the given criteria.
3.5 Inverters: concept of voltage source inverter and
TLO 3.5 Explain working of
current source inverter
the given single phase
3.6 Single phase half wave bridge inverter with R, RL
inverter.
load: Circuit diagram, working, input-output
TLO 3.6 Explain working
waveforms
principle of sinusoidal pulse
3.7 Single phase full wave bridge inverter with R, RL
width modulation.
load: Circuit diagram, working, input-output
waveforms
3.8 Pulse width modulation: importance/need, types;
Sinusoidal pulse width modulation: concept, working
principle and waveforms
Unit - IV DC-DC Converters
TLO 4.1 Explain the given 4.1 Basic terminologies: duty ratio, turn on period,
terminology related to turn off period, chopping period
Lecture Using
chopper. 4.2 Control strategies of chopper: Constant frequency
Chalk-Board
TLO 4.2 Explain control system, variable frequency system
Presentations
4 strategies of chopper. 4.3 Step up chopper: circuit diagram, working,
Video
TLO 4.3 Illustrate working of waveforms and output voltage equation
Demonstrations
the given chopper. 4.4 Step down chopper: circuit diagram, working,
Flipped Classroom
TLO 4.4 Calculate output waveforms and output voltage equation
voltage of the given chopper. 4.5 Buck-Boost chopper: circuit diagram, working,
waveforms and output voltage equation
TLO 5.1 Explain the
operation of charge
controller used in the Unit - V Applications of Power Electronics
Lecture Using
photovoltaics (PV) system. 5.1 Charge Controller: Concept, types, applications in
Chalk-Board
TLO 5.2 Explain speed Photovoltaics (PV) system with block diagram
Presentations
control of ceiling fan using 5.2 Speed control of ceiling fan using TRIAC: Working,
5 Video
TRIAC. Block Diagram, advantages
Demonstrations
TLO 5.3 Explain AC to AC 5.3 AC to AC converter using DC link: Concept,
Site/Industry Visit
converter used in Wind applications in Wind Power Generation
Case Study
Power Generation. 5.4 HVDC converter station: Concept, Circuit Diagram
TLO 5.4 Explain the function
of converter station in HVDC.

VI. LABORATORY LEARNING OUTCOME AND ALIGNED PRACTICAL / TUTORIAL EXPERIENCES.

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Practical / Tutorial / Laboratory Learning Sr Laboratory Experiment / Practical Number Relevant
Outcome (LLO) No Titles / Tutorial Titles of hrs. COs
LLO 1.1 Identify given power electronic
1 *Power Electronic Devices. 2 CO1
device
LLO 2.1 Test the performance of SCR. 2 *V-I Characteristics of SCR. 2 CO1
LLO 3.1 Test the proper functioning of the
3 *Testing of power MOSFET 2 CO1
power MOSFET.
LLO 4.1 Test the proper functioning of the
4 *Testing of IGBT 2 CO1
IGBT.
LLO 5.1 Test the proper functioning of the
5 Testing of TRIAC. 2 CO1
TRIAC.
LLO 6.1 Test the performance of Snubber
6 *Performance of Snubber circuit. 2 CO2
circuit.
LLO 7.1 Test the effect of variation of
resistance in R triggering circuit on the 7 *Resistance triggering circuit of SCR. 2 CO2
firing angle of SCR.
LLO 8.1 Test the effect of variation of
resistance and capacitance in RC triggering 8 RC triggering circuit of SCR 2 CO2
circuit on the firing angle of SCR.
LLO 9.1 Perform the triggering of SCR using Triggering of SCR using Pulse
9 2 CO2
Pulse transformer transformer
LLO 10.1 Perform the operation of Class A *Class A (Load Commutation)
10 2 CO2
commutation circuit. commutation circuit.
LLO 11.1 Perform the operation of Class F Class F (Line Commutation)
11 2 CO2
commutation circuit. commutation circuit
LLO 12.1 Measure output voltage of single
phase half wave controlled rectifier by
*Operation of single phase half wave CO2
using CRO/DSO. 12 2
controlled rectifier with resistive load. CO3
LLO 12.2 Use various controls of the
CRO/DSO
LLO 13.1 Measure output voltage of single
phase half wave controlled rectifier by Operation of single phase half wave
CO2
using CRO/DSO. 13 controlled rectifier with RL load 2
CO3
LLO 13.2 Use various controls of the without freewheeling diode.
CRO/DSO
LLO 14.1 Measure output voltage of single
phase half wave controlled rectifier by *Operation of single phase half wave
CO2
using CRO/DSO. 14 controlled rectifier with RL load with 2
CO3
LLO 14.2 Use various controls of the freewheeling diode.
CRO/DSO
LLO 15.1 Measure output voltage of single
phase full wave controlled rectifier by
Operation of single phase full wave CO2
using CRO/DSO. 15 2
controlled rectifier with R load. CO3
LLO 15.2 Use various controls of the
CRO/DSO
LLO 16.1 Measure output voltage of single
phase full wave controlled rectifier by
*Operation of single phase full wave CO2
using CRO/DSO. 16 2
controlled rectifier with RL load. CO3
LLO 16.2 Use various controls of the
CRO/DSO
LLO 17.1 Measure output voltage of three
phase full wave controlled rectifier by
Operation of three phase full wave CO2
using CRO/DSO. 17 2
controlled rectifier with R load. CO3
LLO 17.2 Use various controls of the
CRO/DSO

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Practical / Tutorial / Laboratory Learning Sr Laboratory Experiment / Practical Number Relevant
Outcome (LLO) No Titles / Tutorial Titles of hrs. COs
LLO 18.1 Measure the output voltage with
*Voltage control using controlled CO2
different firing angles of the controlled 18 2
rectifier. CO3
rectifier available in your laboratory
LLO 19.1 Measure output voltage of single
phase half wave bridge inverter by using
*Operation of single phase half wave CO2
CRO/DSO. 19 2
bridge inverter with resistive load. CO3
LLO 19.2 Use various controls of the
CRO/DSO
LLO 20.1 Measure output voltage of single
phase full wave bridge inverter by using
Operation of single phase full wave CO2
CRO/DSO. 20 2
bridge inverter with resistive load. CO3
LLO 20.2 Use various controls of the
CRO/DSO
LLO 21.1 Measure output voltage of single
phase half wave bridge inverter by using
Operation of single phase half wave CO2
CRO/DSO. 21 2
bridge inverter with RL load. CO3
LLO 21.2 Use various controls of the
CRO/DSO
LLO 22.1 Measure output voltage of single
phase full wave bridge inverter by using
Operation of single phase full wave CO2
CRO/DSO. 22 2
bridge inverter with RL load CO3
LLO 22.2 Use various controls of the
CRO/DSO
LLO 23.1 Measure the output voltage of
chopper by varying duty cycle. CO2
23 Operation of step-up chopper. 2
LLO 23.2 Use various controls of the CO4
CRO/DSO
LLO 24.1 Measure the output voltage of
chopper by varying duty cycle. CO2
24 *Operation of step-down chopper. 2
LLO 24.2 Use various controls of the CO4
CRO/DSO
LLO 25.1 Test the performance of charge CO4
25 Charge controller in PV system 2
controller in PV system. CO5
LLO 26.1 Observe the operation of AC to AC
converter (with DC link). *Demonstration of AC to AC converter CO3
LLO 26.2 Interpret the input and output 26 (with DC link) used in wind power 2 CO4
profile of the AC to AC converter (with DC plant. CO5
link).
LLO 27.1 Control the speed of fan using CO3
27 *Speed control of fan using TRIAC. 2
TRIAC. CO5
Note : Out of above suggestive LLOs -
'*' Marked Practicals (LLOs) Are mandatory.
Minimum 80% of above list of lab experiment are to be performed.
Judicial mix of LLOs are to be performed to achieve desired outcomes.

VII. SUGGESTED MICRO PROJECT / ASSIGNMENT/ ACTIVITIES FOR SPECIFIC LEARNING / SKILLS
DEVELOPMENT (SELF LEARNING)

Micro project

Build a power electronic circuit to produce variable voltage for a given application using following steps. 1)
Identify voltage range for a given application. 2) Select circuit components suitable for the identified voltage range.
3) Connect circuit components to build power electronic circuit controlling voltage. 4) Test the circuit for the
production of variable voltage. 5) Prepare a report on the circuit built and submit the same.
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Prepare a report on commercial or industrial applications of power electronics devices by performing following
activities. 1) Identify 3 to 5 relevant applications. 2) Visit site and understand role of power electronic devices in
identified applications. 3) Write the specifications of major components in the applications. 4) Prepare block
diagram or process flow diagram of the applications.
Prepare a report on the ratings/specifications and applications of various power electronic devices. 1) Select any
3 to 5 power electronic devices. 2) Visit manufacturers’ site or official websites of power electronic devices
manufacturers and note the specifications or ratings of the selected power electronic devices. 3) Compare selected
power electronics devices based on collected information along with their applications.
Build a circuit of charge controller for a given battery using following steps. 1) Write specifications of a given
battery. 2) Select circuit components required for charge controller circuit suitable for given battery. 3) Connect
circuit components to build charge controller. 4) Test change controller for controlling power flow through battery.
5) Prepare a report on the charge controller and submit the same.
Any other relevant microproject assigned by subject teacher.

Assignment

Numerical on losses in power electronic device.

Prepare a report on evolution of power electronic devices.
Numerical on output voltage of given controlled converter.
Numerical on DC output voltage of given chopper.
Prepare a report on testing the performance of GTO.
Any other relevant assignment given by subject teacher.

Note :

Above is just a suggestive list of microprojects and assignments; faculty must prepare their own bank of
microprojects, assignments, and activities in a similar way.
The faculty must allocate judicial mix of tasks, considering the weaknesses and / strengths of the student in
acquiring the desired skills.
If a microproject is assigned, it is expected to be completed as a group activity.
SLA marks shall be awarded as per the continuous assessment record.
If the course does not have associated SLA component, above suggestive listings is applicable to Tutorials
and maybe considered for FA-PR evaluations.

VIII. LABORATORY EQUIPMENT / INSTRUMENTS / TOOLS / SOFTWARE REQUIRED

Sr.No Equipment Name with Broad Specifications Relevant LLO Number
SCR: Irms = 16A, IH = 100mA, IL = 200mA, IGT = 90 to 35 mA, VGT = 3
1 1,2,6,7,8,10,11,9,12,13,14,15,16,17,18
to 1 V, Vrms = 1600V
2 Power MOSFET: Vds-400V, ID-10A-6.3A Pd-125W 1,3,23,24
3 IGBT: Vces = 1200V, VGE = 20V, IC = 139 to 93A, PD = 650 to 300W 1,4,19,20,21,22
4 TRIAC: It = 4A, IGT = 10mA, Vt = 600V. 1,5
5 Rheostat: Nicrome wire, 300ohm, 10A, 400V 12,13,14,15,16,17,19,20,21,22
Variable inductive load: Single phase,250V, 2.5kW continuously
6 12,13,14,15,16,17,19,20,21,22
variable core type
CRO/Digital Oscilloscope with probes: 20MHz, dual channel,
7 12,13,14,15,16,17,19,20,21,22
sensitivity = 1mV/div., Max Input = 400V, Power supply = 230VAC.
8 Clamp on meter: Current = 0 to 400A, Voltage = 0 to 600V 2,3,4,5,25,27
9 AC and DC Ammeter: Range = 0 to 20A, Sensitivity = 0.5A/div. 25,27
10 AC and DC Voltmeter: 0 to 300V, Sensitivity = 1V/div. 25,27
Multimeter: 2000 count digital display, 1000V DC/750 V AC ranges,
11 All
10 A AC/DC ranges

IX. SUGGESTED WEIGHTAGE TO LEARNING EFFORTS & ASSESSMENT PURPOSE (Specification Table)
Learning R- U- A- Total
Sr.No Unit Unit Title Aligned COs
Hours Level Level Level Marks

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Learning R- U- A- Total
Sr.No Unit Unit Title Aligned COs
Hours Level Level Level Marks
1 I Power Electronic Devices CO1 8 2 6 4 12
Protection and Firing Circuit of
2 II CO1,CO2 11 4 10 4 18
Thyristor
3 III Controlled Converters CO2,CO3 14 2 14 6 22
4 IV DC-DC Converters CO2,CO4 7 2 4 4 10
5 V Applications of Power Electronics CO3,CO4,CO5 5 2 4 2 8
Grand Total 45 12 38 20 70

X. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGIES/TOOLS

Formative assessment (Assessment for Learning)

30 Marks of Theory FA shall be obtained from an average mark of two unit tests (each of 30 marks) held in the
semester. At least 2 COs should be covered in each unit test.
Continuous assessment shall be based on process and product related performance indicators and laboratory
experiences. Each practical shall be assessed for 25 marks considering 60% weightage to process and 40%
weightage to product.
Rubrics of continuous assessment of practical, including performance indicators, shall be designed by
concerned course teacher.

Summative Assessment (Assessment of Learning)

End semester, theory summative assessment of 70 marks shall be based on offline mode of written
examination.
End semester, practical summative assessment of 25 marks shall be based on student’s performance in end
semester practical exam.

XI. SUGGESTED COS - POS MATRIX FORM

Programme
Specific
Programme Outcomes (POs)
Outcomes*
(PSOs)
Course PO-5
Outcomes PO-1 Basic Engineering
(COs) and PO-2 PO-3 Design/ PO-4 Practices for PO-7 Life
PO-6 Project PSO- PSO- PSO-
Discipline Problem Development Engineering Society, Long
Management 1 2 3
Specific Analysis of Solutions Tools Sustainability Learning
Knowledge and
Environment
CO1 3 2 - 3 - - 3
CO2 3 2 1 3 - - 2
CO3 3 2 2 3 - 1 2
CO4 3 2 2 3 - 1 2
CO5 2 3 2 2 2 2 2
Legends :- High:03, Medium:02,Low:01, No Mapping: -
*PSOs are to be formulated at institute level

XII. SUGGESTED LEARNING MATERIALS / BOOKS

Sr.No Author Title Publisher with ISBN Number
Butterworth-Heinemann Inc, ISBN:978-
1 Muhammad H. Rashid Power Electronics Handbook
0128114070
KHANNA PUBLISHERS, ISBN:978-
2 P S. Bimbhra Power Electronics
8174092793
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Sr.No Author Title Publisher with ISBN Number
Power Electronics: Devices, Circuits, Pearson Education, ISBN:978-
3 Muhammad H. Rashid
and Applications 8120345317
M D Singh, K B McGraw Hill Education,
4 Power Electronics
Khanchnadani ISBN:9780070583894

XIII . LEARNING WEBSITES & PORTALS

Sr.No Link / Portal Description
Course on Power Electronics by IIT
1 https://nptel.ac.in/courses/108102145
Delhi
Course on Power Electronics by IIT
2 https://nptel.ac.in/courses/108105066
Kharagpur
Course on Power Electronics by IIT
3 https://nptel.ac.in/courses/108101038
Bombay
https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/6-334-power-electronics-spring-2 Course on Power Electronics by
4
007/ MIT Opencourseware
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSnw1KE0TFkVu05Ws0Ax143gZ Laboratory course on Power
5
YmxPMCoY&si=FWLw-jfnLxC_l-4j Electronics by RGUKT Basar
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4emuJKx0B8aREwkC5BE
6 Videos on Power Electronics
Ow2OZ48puPyOG
Animation on Chopper and
7 https://3dcircuits.engineering.dartmouth.edu/powani.html
Rectifier
Note :

Teachers are requested to check the creative common license status/financial implications of the suggested
online educational resources before use by the students

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