INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

(Autonomous)
Dundigal, Hyderabad - 500 043
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
COURSE DESCRIPTION FORMS

Course Title POWER ELECTRONICS

Course Code A50220
Regulation R13-JNTUH
Lectures Tutorials Practicals Credits
Course Structure
4 - - 4
Course Coordinator S. Srikanth, Assistant Professor
Team of Instructors S. Srikanth, Assistant Professor

I. COURSE OVERVIEW:
Power Electronics course introduces the basic concepts of power semiconductor devices and power converters which
is the foundation for power transmission, distribution and utilization of the Electrical Engineering discipline. The
course deals with the basic analysis of ac-dc, dc-ac, dc-dc, ac-ac converters.

II. PREREQUISITES:

Level Credits Periods Prerequisite

UG 4 4 Knowledge of semiconductor materials and Electronic Devices and Circuits

III. COURSE ASSESSMENT METHODS:

a) Marks Distribution:

University End
Session Marks Total Marks
Exam Marks

There shall be two midterm examinations. Each midterm exam consists of 75 100
subjective type and objective type test.

The subjective test is for 10 marks, with duration of 1 hour. Subjective test
of each semester shall contain four questions; the student has to answer two
out of them. Each carrying 5 marks

The objective test paper Is prepared by JNTUH, which consists of 20

questions each carrying 0.5 marks and total of 10 marks.

The student is assessed by giving two assignments, one, after completion of

1 to 4 units and the second, after the completion of 4 to 8 units each carrying
5 marks. On the total the internal marks are 25.
The average of two internal tests is the final internal marks.

The external question paper is set by JNTUH consisting of 8 questions each

carrying 15 marks out of which 5 questions are to be answered their by
external examination is of total 75 mark
IV. EVALUATION SCHEME:

S. No Component Duration Marks

1 I Mid Examination 90 minutes 20
2 I Assignment -- 05
3 II Mid Examination 90 minutes 20
4 II Assignment -- 05
5 External Examination 3 hours 75

V. COURSE OBJECTIVE:
At the end of the course, the students will be able to:
i. To know, identify and define the basic elements of power electronics devices and their characteristics,
specifications, operation and protection.
ii. To understand fundamentals, phase controlled rectifiers (1ph and 3ph) and line commutated inverters.
iii. To have the ability to analyze and design of DC-DC converters (choppers), AC-AC converters, DC-AC
converters and control strategies
iv. To determine whether a converter or waveform can deliver energy to meet specified requirements and to
analyze harmonic distortion.
v. To discuss the important applications of power devices and provide critical evaluation, of the most
common types of dc-dc, ac-dc and dc-ac converters

VI. COURSE OUTCOMES:

After completing this course the student must demonstrate the knowledge and ability to:

1. Analyze and build simple Power Electronic circuits.

2. Understand the characteristics of electronic elements.
3. Categorize the various power electronic devices
4. Understand rectifier operation and waveforms
5. Develop the basic skills in design and analysis of basic phase controlled converters.
6. Understand chopper operation and waveforms
7. Understand AC voltage controllers operation and waveforms
8. Compute input power factor, total harmonic distortion of various input and output waveforms of various
converters.
9. Categorize the various applications of power electronic devices and power converters.
10. Understand the operation of cyclo converters.
11. Understand inverter operation and waveforms
12. Apply knowledge of modulation techniques in real time projects.

VII. HOW PROGRAM OUTCOMES ARE ASSESSED:

Proficiency
Program outcomes Level
Assessed By
PO1 An ability to apply the knowledge of mathematics, science and Engineering H Assignments
for solving multifaceted issues of Electrical Engineering.(General
Knowledge)
PO2 An ability to communicate effectively and to prepare formal technical plans S Exercise
leading to solutions and detailed reports for electrical systems.(Problem
Analysis)
PO3 To develop Broad theoretical knowledge in Electrical Engineering and H Assignments,
learn the methods of applying them to identify, formulate and solve discussion
practical problems involving electrical power.
(Design / Development of Solutions).
PO4 An ability to apply the techniques of using appropriate technologies to S Exercise
investigate, analyze, design, simulate and/or fabricate/commission
 complete systems involving generation, transmission and distribution of
electrical energy. (Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems)
PO5 An ability to model real life problems using different hardware and N ------
software platforms, both offline and real-time with the help of various tools
along with upgraded versions. (Modern Tool Usage)
PO6 An Ability to design and fabricate modules, control systems and relevant S Exercise
processes to meet desired performance needs, within realistic constraints
for social needs.(The Engineer and Society)
PO7 An ability To estimate the feasibility, applicability, optimality and future H Discussion,
scope of power networks and apparatus for design of eco-friendly with seminars
sustainability (Environment and Sustainability)
PO8 To Possess an appreciation of professional, societal, environmental and N -----
ethical issues and proper use of renewable resources.(Ethics)
PO9 an Ability to design schemes involving signal sensing and processing S Discussions
leading to decision making for real time electrical engineering systems
and processes at individual and team levels. (Individual and Team
Work)
PO10 an Ability to work in a team and comprehend his/her scope of work, S Discussion,
deliverables , issues and be able to communicate both in verbal, written for seminars
effective technical presentation. (Communication)
PO11 An ability to align with and upgrade to higher learning and research S Discussions,
activities along with engaging in life-long learning. seminars
PO12 To be familiar with project management problems and basic financial S Prototype,
principles for a multi-disciplinary work.(Project Management and discussions
Finance)

N= None S=Supportive H=highly related

VIII. HOW PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES ARE ASSESSED:

Proficiency
Program Specific Outcomes Level
Assessed By
PSO1 Professional Skills: Able to utilize the knowledge of high voltage engineering H Lectures,
in collaboration with power systems in innovative, dynamic and challenging Assignments
environment, for the research based team work.
PSO2 Problem-Solving Skills: Can explore the scientific theories, ideas, S Projects
methodologies and the new cutting edge technologies in renewable energy
engineering and use this erudition in their professional development and gain
sufficient competence to solve the current and future energy problems
universally.
PSO3 Successful Career and Entrepreneurship: The understanding of S Projects
technologies like PLC, PMC, process controllers, transducers and HMI one
can analyze, design electrical and electronics principles to install, test ,
maintain power system and applications.

N - None S - Supportive H- Highly Related

IX. SYLLABUS:

UNIT - I
Power Semi Conductor Devices & Commutation Circuits: Thyristors – Silicon Controlled Rectifiers (SCR’s) –
BJT – Power MOSFET – Power IGBT and their characteristics and other thyristors – Basic theory of operation of
SCR – Static characteristics – Turn on and turn off methods- Dynamic characteristics of SCR - Turn on and Turn off
times -Salient points. Two transistor analogy – SCR - UJT firing circuit - Series and parallel connections of SCR’s –
Snubber circuit details – Specifications and Ratings of SCR’s, BJT, IGBT - Numerical problems – Line
Commutation and Forced Commutation circuits.
 UNIT - II
AC-DC Converters (1-Phase & 3-Phase Controlled Rectifiers): Phase control technique – Single phase Line
commutated converters – Midpoint and Bridge connections – Half controlled converters with Resistive, RL loads
and RLE load– Derivation of average load voltage and current- Active and Reactive Power inputs to the converters
without and with Freewheeling Diode-Numerical Problems. Fully controlled converters, midpoint and Bridge
connections with Resistive, RL loads and RLE load - Derivation of average load voltage and current-Line
commutated inverters- Active and Reactive Power inputs to the converters without and with freewheeling diode,
Effect of source inductance- Derivation of load voltage and current- Numerical Problems. Three phase converters –
Three pulse and six pulse converters – Mid-point and bridge connections average load voltage With R and RL loads
– Effect of Source inductance–Dual converters (both single phase and three phase) - Waveforms –Numerical
Problems.

UNIT - III
DC-DC Converters (Choppers): Choppers – Time ratio control and Current limit control strategies – Step down
choppers Derivation of load voltage and currents with R, RL and RLE loads- Step up Chopper – load voltage
expression, Jones chopper, AC Chopper, Problems.

UNIT - IV
AC-AC Converters (AC Voltage Controllers) & Frequency Changers (Cyclo-Converters): AC voltage
controllers – Single phase two SCR’s in anti parallel – With R and RL loads – modes of operation of Triac – Triac
with R and RL loads – Derivation of RMS load voltage, current and power factor wave forms –Firing circuits -
Numerical problems- Cyclo-converters – Single phase midpoint Cyclo converters with Resistive and inductive load
(Principle of operation only) – Bridge configuration of single phase Cyclo-converter (Principle of operation only) –
Waveforms

UNIT - V
DC-AC Converters (Inverters): Inverters – Single phase inverter – Basic series, parallel inverter-Operation and
Waveforms-Three Phase inverters (180, 120 degrees conduction modes of operation) – Voltage control techniques
for inverters, Pulse width modulation techniques-Numerical problems.

X. TEXT BOOKS:
1. Power Electronics, Dr. P. S. Bimbhra, Khanna Publishers.
2. Power Electronics Devices, Circuits and Industrial applications, V.R. Moorthi, Oxford University Press.

XI. REFERENCES:
1. Power Electronics: Circuits, Devices and Apllications, M.H. Rashid, Prentice Hall of India
2. Power Electronics, M.D. Singh & K.B. Kanchandhani, Tata Mc GrawHill Publishing Company.
3. Power Electronics, Vedam Subramanyam, New Age International (P) Limited, Publishers.

XII. COURSE PLAN:

The course plan is meant as a guideline. There may be probably be changes.

Lecture
Learning Objectives Topic To Be Covered Reference
No.
1 Introduce the basic elements of electronics Introduction to power electronics T1 1.1
devices
2 Understand the Thyristors (SCR’s) Thyristors – Silicon Controlled Rectifiers T1 4.1
characteristics (SCR’s) characteristics
3-4 Understand the characteristics of BJT – BJT – Power MOSFET – Power IGBT and T1 2.3,
Power MOSFET – Power IGBT (SCR’s) their characteristics 2.4
5-6 Realize the theory of operation of SCR and Theory of operation of SCR – Static T1 4.1.1
Turn on and turn off methods characteristics –
7-8 Apprehend the Dynamic characteristics of Dynamic characteristics of SCR - Turn on T1 4.3
SCR and Turn off times -Salient points
Lecture
Learning Objectives Topic To Be Covered Reference
No.
9-10 Understand the Two transistor analogy of Two transistor analogy – SCR T1 4.5
SCR
11 Know the operation of UJT firing circuit UJT firing circuit T1 4.12.3
12-13 Understand the operation Series and Series and parallel connections of SCR’s T1 4.9
parallel connections of SCR’s
14-15 Realize the Snubber circuit for SCR Snubber circuit details, Specifications and T1 4.7.1
Ratings of SCR’s, BJT, IGBT
16 Improve the numerical skill towards the Specifications and Ratings of SCR’s, BJT, T1 4.6
discussed topics IGBT, Numerical problems
17-18 Realize the Commutation circuits for SCR Line Commutation and Forced Commutation T1 5.1-5.6
circuits.
19 Introduce the fundamentals of phase Phase control technique – Single phase Line T1 6.1
controlled rectifiers (1ph) commutated converters
20 Realize the operation of Half controlled Midpoint and Bridge connections Half T1 6.1.1
converters with Resistive load controlled converters with Resistive load
21-22 Realize the operation of Half controlled Half controlled converters with RL loads and T1 6.1.3
converters with RL load, RLE load and RLE load– Derivation of average load
Derivations for Active and Reactive power voltage and current, Active and Reactive
inputs to converters. power inputs to the converters without and
with Freewheeling Diode
23-24 Apprehend the operation of fully Fully controlled converters with Resistive, T1 6.2
controlled converters with Resistive RL RL loads and RLE load– Derivation of
loads average load voltage and current
25 Obtain the derivations for Active and Line commutated converters -Active and T1 6.4
Reactive power for Line commutated Reactive power inputs to the converters
converters without and with Freewheeling Diode.
26 Understand the Effect of source inductance Effect of source inductance – Derivation of T1 6.4.2
on converter load voltage and current
27 Improve the numerical skill towards the Numerical problems T1 6.9
discussed topics
28 Understand fundamentals, phase Three phase converters – Three pulse and six T1 6.5
controlled rectifiers (3ph) and line pulse converters, Midpoint and Bridge
commutated inverters connections
29-30 Realize the operation of 3-ph Half Half controlled converters, with Resistive, T1 6.5.1
controlled converters with Resistive RL RL loads– Derivation of average load
load and necessary derivations for analysis voltage and current- without and with
Freewheeling Diode.
31-32 Analyze and necessary derivations for Half controlled converters, with RLE load– T1 6.6.2
analysis se the operation of 3-ph Half Derivation of average load voltage and
controlled converters with RLE load and current- without and with Freewheeling
necessary derivations for analysis Diode.
33-34 Analyze and necessary derivations for Fully controlled converters with Resistive T1 6.6
analysis se the operation of 3-ph fully & RL loads Derivation of average load
controlled converters with R & RL load voltage and current without and with
and necessary derivations Freewheeling Diode.
35-36 Analyze and necessary derivations for Fully controlled converters with RLE load– T1 6.6.2
analysis se the operation of 3-ph Half Derivation of average load voltage and
controlled converters with RLE load and current without and with Freewheeling
necessary derivations Diode.
37 Understand the Effect of source inductance Effect of source inductance – Derivation of T1 6.7
load voltage and current
38 Analyze the Dual Converter Operation Dual Converters (both single phase and three T1 6.8
phase )-waveforms-Numerical Problems
39-41 Introduce the DC-DC converters Choppers – Time ratio control and Current T1 7.2
(CHOPPERS) principle and control limit control strategies
strategies
42-43 Realize the operation of Step down Step down choppers Derivation of load T1 7.3
choppers voltage and currents with R, RL and RLE
 Lecture
Learning Objectives Topic To Be Covered Reference
No.
loads
44 Realize the operation of Step down Step up Chopper – load voltage expression T1 7.3
choppers
45 Apprehend the operation of Morgan’s Morgan’s chopper – Jones chopper R2 6.9
chopper choppers
46 Apprehend the operation of Oscillation & Oscillation chopper (Principle of operation R2 6.10
AC choppers only) Waveforms – AC Chopper
47 Improve the numerical skill towards the Simple Problems R2 6.11
discussed topics
48-50 Analyze the AC-AC converters (AC AC voltage controllers – Single phase two T1 9.1,
voltage controllers), principle of operation SCR’s in anti parallel – With R and RL loads 9.3
and control strategies Derivation of RMS load voltage, current and
power factor wave forms
51 Understand the Modes of operation of Modes of operation of Triac – Triac with R R2 9.2
Triac and RL loads – Derivation of RMS load
voltage, current and power factor wave
forms
52 Problem solving AC voltage controller -Numerical problems T1 9.3.2
53 To analyze AC-AC converters (Cyclo- Cyclo converters T1 10.1
converters), principle of operation and
control strategies
54 Single phase midpoint Cyclo converters Single phase midpoint Cyclo converters with T1 10.1.1
with inductive load (Principle of operation Resistive and inductive load (Principle of
only) ) – Waveforms operation only) ) – Waveforms
55 Single phase Cyclo converter Bridge Bridge configuration of single phase Cyclo T2 10.1.2
configuration (Principle of operation only) converter (Principle of operation only) –
Waveforms Waveforms
56-58 Analyze 1ph inverter (DC-AC Converter) Inverters – Single phase inverter T1 8.1
59-60 Realize the operation of parallel Capacitor Basic series, parallel inverter – operation and R2 5.3,
inverter Waveforms 5.5
61-62 Realize the operation of Three phases Three Phase inverters (180, 120 degrees T1 8.4
inverters conduction modes of operation)
63-64 Understand the Voltage control & PWM Voltage control techniques for inverters T1 8.6
techniques for inverters Pulse width modulation techniques
65 Improve the numerical skill towards the Simple Problems T1 8.10
discussed topics

XIII. MAPPING COURSE OBJECTIVES LEADING TO THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE PROGRAM

OUTCOMES:

Program Specific
Course Program Outcomes
Outcomes
Objectives
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO1 PSO2 PSO3
I H H S H S H H S

II S S S S S S H S

III H H S S S S H H S

IV H S S H S S

V S S S H S

S – Supportive H= Highly related

XIV. MAPPING COURSE OUTCOMES LEADING TO THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE PROGRAM
OUTCOMES:

Program Specific
Course Program Outcomes
Outcomes
Outcomes
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO1 PSO2 PSO3
1 H H S S H S H H S
2 H S S H S H H S S
3 S S H S S S
4 H H S S H S H S S S
5 H S S H S H H
6 S S H S S S
7 H S H S S S S H H S
8 H S S S S
9 S S H S
10 H S H S S S S S H
11 H S S S S S
12 S S H S

S=Supportive H= Highly related

Prepared by: Mr. S. Srikanth, Assistant Professor

HOD, ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING