Seventh Semester B. Tech.

Degree Examination
Electrical and Electronics Engineering

EE 09 L 10: Switched Mode Power Converters

MODEL QUESTION PAPER

Time: 3 hours

Maximum Marks: 70 Part A (Answer all questions: 5 x 2 marks = 10 marks)

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Draw the block diagram of typical dc-dc converter system Write shortly the effect of square wave pulse switching in dc-ac converter What is meant by ZVS and ZCS List the various classification of Resonant converters Obtain the input-output voltage and current relation as a function of duty ratio for a Buck-Boost dc-dc converter in continuous conduction mode

PART B
(Answer any four questions: 4 x 5 marks = 20 marks)

6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11)

With the help of Suitable waveforms, derive the equation for output ripple voltage for switched mode Buck converter Explain the Tolerance band control of Current regulated modulation technique adopted in inverters Explain the programmed harmonic elimination-switching concept in DC to AC converters Explain the advantages of Resonant converters over corresponding normal converters Explain the role of Static Transfer Switch in UPS operation Explain the working of Cuk converter

PART C (Answer section (i) or section (ii) of each question: 4 x 10 marks = 40 marks) 12) (i) In a step-up converter, the duty ration is adjusted to regulate the output voltage Vo at 48 V. The Input voltage varies in a wide range from 12 to 36 V.The maximum power output is 120 W. For stability reasons, it is required that the converter always operates in a discontinuous current conduction mode. The switching frequency is 50 kHz. Assuming ideal components and regulating Capacitor very large, calculate the maximum value of inductance that can be used. OR (ii) With the help of relevant derivations and waveforms, analyse the discontinuous mode of operation with constant output voltage of a dc-dc Buck converter. Also get the boundary condition between continuous and discontinuous conduction for dc-dc Buck converter

13)

(i) With relevant circuit and waveforms explain the effect of blanking signal on output voltages in PWM inverters. Also compute the change in output voltage due to above signal OR (ii) With a neat circuit diagram and suitable waveforms, explain the Bi-polar voltage switching adopted for single-phase switched mode inverter.

14)

(i) Using suitable waveforms, explain the working of Series Loaded resonant dc-dc converter in discontinuous conduction mode for switching frequency ( s) less than half the resonant frequency ( o) OR (ii) Derive the inductor current and capacitor voltage equation of Series resonant converter circuit with a capacitor parallel Load

15)

(i)

Explain the working of double ended forward converter with electrical isolation OR

(ii) Explain the working of Fly back converter and obtain its voltage, current and flux waveforms