Ee-2304 Power Elecronics Lab Updated

EE 2304-POWER ELECTRONICS
LABORATORY MANUAL
General Instructions to students for Power Electronics Laboratory
1. Be punctual to the lab class and absenteeism to lab will not be entertained.
2. Attend the laboratory classes wearing the prescribed uniform and shoes.
3. Avoid wearing any metallic rings, straps or bangles as they are likely to prove
dangerous
4. Girls should put their plait inside their overcoat
5. Boy students should tuck in their uniform to avoid the loose cloth getting into contact
with rotating machines.
6. Acquire a good knowledge of the surrounding of your worktable. Know where the
various live points are situated in your table.
7. In case of any unwanted things happening, immediately switch off the mains in the
worktable.
8. The same must be done when there is a power break during the experiment being
carried out.
9. Before entering into the lab class, you must be well prepared for the experiment that
you will do on that day.
10. Text book should be brought to the lab session.
11. Get the circuit diagram approved by the staff before you start doing your experiment.
12. Prepare the list of equipments and components required for the experiment and get
the indent approved
13. Make connections as per the approved circuit diagram and get the same verified.
After getting the approval only supply must be switched on.
14. Get the reading verified. Then inform the technician so that supply to the worktable
can be switched off.
15. You must get the observation note corrected on the same day. Write the answer for all
the discussion questions in the observation note.
16. Submit the record note book for the experiment completed and get it signed before
next class
17. If you miss any practical class due to unavoidable reasons, intimate the staff in
charge and complete that left out experiment on or before next class.
18. Use isolated supply for the measuring instruments like CRO in Power Electronics
Laboratory experiments.
STUDENTS SIGNATURE
EE2304
POWER ELECTRONICS LABORATORY
LTPC
0032
AIM
To study the characteristics of switching devices and its applications in rectifier
inverter, chopper and resonant converter.
List of experiments with objectives and exercises
1. Characteristics of SCR
2. Characteristics of TRIAC
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3. Characteristics of MOSFET and IGBT

4. Transient characteristics of SCR and MOSFET
5. AC to DC fully controlled converter
6. AC to DC half-controlled converter
7. Step down and step up MOSFET based choppers
8. IGBT based single-phase PWM inverter
9. IGBT based three-phase PWM inverter
10. Resonant dc-to-dc converter
1. CHARACTERISTICS OF SCR
Aim
To study the forward VI characteristics of SCR with positive gate current by using
PEC16M1B trainer module.
Theory
VI characteristics study of SCR can be done using PEC16M1B module. The
current to the gate of SCR can be applied gradually through the VDC1 source and voltage
to the SCR is provided by VDC2 source. For forward characteristics, VDC2 is maintained
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positive. By varying the input to the SCR, (i.e.) the device voltage, current variations can
be measured for various gate current values.
Apparatus Required
i. PEC16M1B Module.
ii. Ammeter (0 to 20 mA) mc -1 No, Ammeter (0 to 200 mA) mc-1 No
iii. Voltmeter (0 - 30V) - 1 No.
iv. Patch Chords.
Connection Procedure
i. Connect connector P1 to P3 and P2 to P4.
ii. Connect the ammeter between P5 and P7 connectors.
iii. Connect the voltmeter between P8 and P9 connectors.
iv. Connect the ammeter between P10 and P11 connectors.
v. Connect connector P12 to P14 and P13 to P15.
Experimental Procedure
i. Switch ON the 230V AC supply.
ii. Slowly vary the POT1 (VOLT ADJUST) for obtaining maximum voltage of (V AK) till
the SCR is turned ON. Note down the voltage (VAK) and current (IA) readings.
iii. Vary the POT1 (coarse) and set the gate current (Ig).
iv. Measure the break over voltage VBO and Latching Current ( IL)
v. Further increase the anode to cathode voltage (VAK) and note the anode current (IA).
vi. Now reduce the anode-cathode voltage (VAK) till the thyristor turns off and note the
holding current (IH), plot the graph for VAK Vs IA .
vii. Connect the connectors P12 to P15 and P13 to P14 and measure the reverse breakdown
voltage.
Circuit Diagram to Study the Static VI Characteristics of SCR:
Model Graph for the Static VI Characteristics of SCR:

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Anode to Cathode voltage (VAK) Vs Anode Current (IA)
Tabulation the Static VI Characteristics of SCR:

Latching Current IL=
S.No
(mA)
Holding Current IH=
Gate Current Ig =
Anode to Cathode Voltage VAK (V)
(mA)
Anode Current IA (A)
Result:
Thus the forward VI characteristics of SCR were studied.
2. CHARACTERISTICS OF TRIAC
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(mA)
Aim
To study the forward VI characteristics of TRIAC with positive gate current by
using PEC16M1C trainer module.
Theory
VI characteristics study of TRIAC can be done using PEC16M1C module. The current to
the gate of TRIAC can be applied gradually through the VDC1 source and voltage to the
TRIAC is provided by VDC2 source. For forward characteristics with positive gate, MT2
is maintained positive and gate is maintained positive. By varying the input to the
TRIAC, (i.e.,) the device voltage, current variations can be measured for various gate
current values.
Apparatus Required
i. PEC16M1C Module.
ii. Ammeter (0 - 200mA) - 2Nos.
iii. Voltmeter (0 - 30V) - 1 No.
iv. Patch Chords.
1. Connect connector P1 to P3 and P2 to P4.
2. Connect the ammeter between P5 and P7 connectors.
3. Connect the voltmeter between P8 and P9 connectors.
4. Connect the ammeter between P10 and P11 connectors.
5. Connect connector P12 to P14 and P13 to P15.
1. Switch ON the 230V AC supply.
2. Slowly vary the POT1 (VOLT ADJUST) for obtaining maximum voltage of MT1,
MT2 (VMT1MT2) till the TRIAC is turned ON. Note down the voltage and current readings.
3. Vary the POT1 (coarse) and set the gate current (IG).
4. Measure the break over voltage VBO of MT1, MT2.
5. Further increase the MT1, MT2 voltage (VMT1MT2) and note the current IMT2.
6. Plot the graph for VMT1MT2 Vs IMT2.
Circuit Diagram to study the forward VI characteristics of TRIAC with positive
gate current:
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Model Graph for the forward VI characteristics of TRIAC with positive gate
current:
Voltage between MT1 and MT2 (VMT1MT2) Vs Main terminal current (IMT2)
Tabulation for the forward VI characteristics of TRIAC with positive gate current:
Gate Current IG=

S.No
Voltage across main terminals

VMT1MT2(V)
(mA)
Current IMT2(A)
Result:
Thus the Forward VI characteristics of TRIAC with positive gate current were
studied.
3. CHARACTERISTICS OF MOSFET AND IGBT
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3. a. CHARACTERISTICS OF IGBT
Aim
To study the output characteristics and transfer characteristics of IGBT using
VPET-202A module.
Equipment Required
1. VPET - 202A module.
2. Voltmeter (0-15V) - 2 Nos
3. Ammeter (0-200mA)
4. Patch chords
1. Connect the banana connectors P1 to P4, P2 to P5, P12 to P14 and P13 to P15.
2. Ammeter is connected across the banana connector P8 and P11.
3. Voltmeter (VGE) is connected across the banana connector P6 and P7.
4. Voltmeter (VCE) is connected across the banana connector P9 and P10.
5. Connect the Connector P17 to P6.
7. Connect the Connector P18 To P8.
1. Verify the connection as per the connection procedure.
2. Switch ON the power supply.
3. Switch ON the power ON/OFF switch.
4. Switch ON the switch SW1 and SW2.
Experimental Procedure to determine output characteristics
1. Set the Gate-Emitter (VGE) voltage at particular voltage by varying POT1.
2. Smoothly vary the (POT2) Collector -Emitter (V CE) voltage till the IGBT gets turn on
and note down the voltmeter (VCE) and Ammeter (IC) values in the table 1.
3. Further increase the collector-Emitter (VCE) voltage and note down the readings VCE and
IC in the table 1.
4. Note down the collector current (Ic) for different values of Gate-Emitter voltage (V GE)
in the corresponding table.
5. Note down the pinch-off voltage, from the graph sheet.
Circuit Diagram to study the output characteristics of IGBT using VPET-202A

module:
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Experimental Procedure to determine transfer characteristics

1. Keep the Collector-Emitter (VCE) voltage at particular voltage by varying POT2
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2. Smoothly vary the (POT1) Gate-Emitter voltage (VGE) till the IGBT gets turn on and
note down voltmeter (VGE) and Ammeter (IC) values in the table 2.
3. Note down the Collector Current (IC) for different values of Collector-Emitter voltage
(VCE) in the corresponding table.
Model Graph for the output characteristics of IGBT:

Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCE) Vs Collector current (IC)
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Model Graph for the transfer characteristics of IGBT:

Gate-Emitter voltage (VGE) Vs Collector current (IC)
Tabulation for output characteristics of IGBT:

S.No
Gate-Emitter voltage (VGE) =

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(V)
Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCE)

(V)
Collector current (IC) (mA)
Tabulation for transfer characteristics of IGBT:

Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCE) =
(V)
S.No
Gate-Emitter voltage (VGE) (V)
Collector current (IC) (mA)
Result
Thus the output characteristics and transfer characteristics of IGBT were studied
and the graph was plotted.
3. b. CHARACTERISTICS OF MOSFET
Aim
To study the output characteristics of MOSFET by using VPET-202A module.
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Equipment Required
1. VPET - 202A module.
2. Voltmeter (0-15V) - 2 Nos.
3. Ammeter (0-200 mA)
4. Patch chords
1. Connect the banana connectors P1 to P4, P2 to P5, P12 to P14 and P13 to P15.
2. Ammeter is connected across the banana connector P8 and P11.
3. Voltmeter (VGS) is connected across the banana connector P6 and P7.
4. Voltmeter (VDS) is connected across the banana connector P9 and P10.
Experiment Procedure
1. Verify the connection as per the connection procedure.
2. Switch ON the power supply.
3. Switch ON the power ON/OFF switch.
4. Switch ON the switch SW1 and SW2.
Experiment Procedure to determine output characteristics
1. Set the Gate-Source (VGS) voltage at particular value by varying POT1.
2. Smoothly vary the (POT2), Drain-Source (V DS) voltage till the MOSFET gets turn on
and note down the voltmeter (VDS) and Ammeter (ID) values in the corresponding table.
3. Further increase the drain-source (V DS) voltage and note down the readings VDS and ID
4. Note down the pinch-off voltage, from the graph sheet.
Experiment Procedure to determine transfer characteristics
1. Set the Drain - Source (VDS) voltage at particular voltage by varying POT2.
2. Smoothly vary the (POT2), Drain-Source (V DS) voltage till the MOSFET gets turn on
and note down the voltmeter (VDS) and Ammeter (ID) values in the corresponding table.
3. Further increase the drain-source (V DS) voltage and note down the readings VDS and ID
Circuit Diagram to study the output characteristics of MOSFET using VPET-202A
module:
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Model Graph for output characteristics of MOSFET:

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Drain-Source Voltage (VDS) (V) Vs Drain Current (ID) (mA)
Model Graph for transfer characteristics of MOSFET:

Gate-Source Voltage (VDS) (V) Vs Drain Current (ID) (mA)
Tabulation for output characteristics of MOSFET:

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Gate-Source Voltage (VGS) =
(V)
S.No
Drain-Source Voltage (VDS) (V)
Drain Current (ID) (mA)
Tabulation for transfer characteristics of MOSFET:

Drain-Source Voltage (VDS) =
(V)
S.No
Gate-Source Voltage (VGS) (V)
Drain Current (ID) (mA)
Result
Thus the output characteristics and transfer characteristics of MOSFET were
studied and the graph was plotted.
4. Transient characteristics of SCR and MOSFET
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4. a. Transient characteristics of SCR

Aim
To study the turn-OFF and turn-ON characteristics of SCR using dynamic
characteristics of SCR and MOSFET module (VPET - 216).
Equipments Required
i. VPET - 216 Module.
ii. CRO.
iii. Patch Chords.
1. Connect the module to the supply.
2. Connect the adjacent same colored banana connectors in the Turn-OFF characteristics
or in the Turn-ON characteristics as per requirement using patch chords as shown below.
Experimental Procedure to study the turn-OFF characteristics of SCR
1. Switch ON the CRO with X10 mode operation.
2. Switch ON the trainer Power ON switch.
3. Switch ON the gate ON/OFF switch.
4. Observe the waveform in the following manner.
a. To observe the input AC square wave connect the CRO probe between input terminal
and GND.
b. Instead of firing circuit we are using 5V DC directly to the gate and turn ON&OFF of
SCR is done by input square wave. To view the gate voltage connect CRO between gate
and cathode.
5. To view the output voltage (current) connect CRO across the load resistor. Form the
output note down output voltage, reverse recovery Time (trr), gate recovery time (tgr),
turn off voltage drop.
6. Plot the graph voltage or current versus time.
Experimental Procedure to study the turn-ON characteristics of SCR
2. Switch ON the trainer power ON switch.
3. Observe the wave form in the following manner.
a. To observe the input DC square wave connect the CRO between the input and GND
terminal.
b. To view gate voltage connect CRO between gate and cathode.
Model Graph for Turn-OFF characteristics of SCR:
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Model Graph for Turn-ON characteristics of SCR:
c. To view output voltage connect CRO across the load resistor RL.
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4. From the output waveform note down the output voltage, on the state voltage drop,
delay time (td) rise time (tr) and spread time (tp).
5. Plot the graph, voltage (current) versus time.
Result
Thus the turn-OFF and turn-ON characteristics of SCR were studied using
dynamic characteristics of SCR and MOSFET module (VPET - 216).
4. a. Transient characteristics of SCR
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AIM
To study switching characteristics of MOSFET using dynamic characteristics of SCR and
MOSFET module (VPET-216).
EQUIPMENTS REQUIRED
i. VPET - 216 Module
ii. CRO.
iii. Patch Chords.
CONNECTION PROCEDURE
1. Connect the module to the supply.
2. Connect the adjacent same colored banana connectors in the MOSFET characteristics
circuit using Patch chords as shown below.
EXPERIMENTAL PROCEDURE
2. Switch ON the trainer power ON switch.
3. Observe the wave form in the following manner.
a. To view the input DC square wave connect the CRO across the input terminal and
GND.
b. To view gate voltage connect CRO between gate and source terminal.
c. To view output voltage connect CRO across the load resistor RL.
4. From the output waveform note down the output voltage, turn on delay time (t dn), rise
time(tr), turn-off delay time (tdf), fall time (tf).
5. Plot the graph, on voltage (current) versus time.
Model Graph for Turn-OFF and Turn-ON characteristics of MOSFET:

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Result
Thus the turn-OFF and turn-ON characteristics of SCR were studied using
dynamic characteristics of SCR and MOSFET module (VPET - 216).
5. AC TO DC FULLY CONTROLLED CONVERTER
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Aim
To study the operation of 1 fully controlled converter R-L load using single
phase SCR Converter module (VPET-205).
Apparatus Required
S.No
1
2
3
4
Name of the Apparatus

VPET-205 Trainer Kit
Pulse Connector
CRO
PC Power Chord
Quantity
1
4
1
1
Formulae
For R-Load:
Average Output Voltage V dc =
Vm
( 1+ cos ) (V )
VS Source Voltage (V), Vm- Peak Input Voltage (V)

Firing Angle
For R-L Load:
Average Output Voltage V dc =
2Vm
cos (V )
VS Source Voltage (V), Vm- Peak Input Voltage (V)

Firing Angle ()
Firing Angle ():
Firing Angle =
360 t
()
T
1. Initially keep all the switches in OFF position
2. Connect the PULSE 1 connector P5 to P9.
4. Connect PULSE 3 connector P7 to P12.
Circuit Diagram for Single Phase Fully Controlled Converter with R-L LOAD:
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Model Graph for Single Phase Fully Controlled Converter with R-L LOAD:
5. Connect PULSE 4 connector P8 to P11

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6. Connect the CRO across the RL load.

7. Provide the switch SW2 in INT mode.
8. Keep the firing angle knob in minimum position.
1. Initially switch ON the power supply switch
2. Afterwards switch ON the power Circuit switch SW4.
3.After switching ON the power circuit switch, Switch ON the pulse release switch SW3.
4. Vary the firing angle in step by step by using firing angle knob.
5. In each step note down the corresponding readings from the CRO.
6. After taking the reading, bring the firing angle knob in minimum position and switch
off the pulse release switch SW3.
7. Finally switch off the power circuit switch SW4 and switch OFF the power supply
switch.
Tabulation for Single Phase Fully Controlled Converter with R-L LOAD:
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S.No
Input
One Cycle
Triggering
Firing Angle
Calculated
Voltage
Time Period
Time
= (360 *
Output
Vm (V)
(T) (msc)
t (msc)
t) / T
Voltage (V)
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Measured
Output
Voltage
(V)
RESULT:
Thus the operation of 1 fully controlled converter with R-L loads using single
phase SCR Converter module has been studied (VPET-205).
6. AC TO DC HALF-CONTROLLED CONVERTER
Aim
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To study the semi-converter with R-L load and find out the value of output voltage
from the output waveform.
Apparatus Required
S.No
1
2
3
4
Name of the Apparatus

VPET-205 Trainer Kit
Pulse Connector
CRO
PC Power Chord
Quantity
1
4
1
1
Formulae
1. Initially keep all the switches in OFF position
4. Connect the CRO across the RL load.
5. Provide the switch SW2 in INT mode.
6. Keep the firing angle knob in minimum position.
Circuit Diagram for Single Phase Semi-Converter with R-L LOAD:
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Model Graph for Single Phase Semi-Converter with R-L LOAD:
1. Initially switch ON the power supply switch
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2. Afterwards switch ON the power Circuit switch SW4.

3. After switching ON the power circuit switch, Switch ON the pulse release switchSW3.
4. Vary the firing angle in step by step by using firing angle knob.
5. Each of the step note down the corresponding readings from the CRO.
6. After taking the reading, bring the firing angle knob in minimum position and switch
off the pulse release switch SW3.
7. Finally switch off the power circuit switch SW4 and switch OFF the power supply
switch.
Tabulation for Single Phase Fully Controlled Converter with R-L LOAD:
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S.No
Input
One Cycle
Triggering
Firing Angle
Voltage
Time Period
Time
= (360 * t) /
Vm (V)
(T) (msc)
t (msc)
T ()
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Average
RMS value of
Output
Output
Voltage
Voltage Vrms
Vo(avg) (V)
(V)
RESULT:
Thus the operation of 1 fully controlled converter with R-L loads using single
phase SCR Converter module has been studied (VPET-205).
7. STEP DOWN AND STEP UP MOSFET BASED CHOPPERS

7 a. STEP UP MOSFET BASED CHOPPERS
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Aim
To study the open loop response for Boost operation mode of Buck-Boost
converter using VSMPS-07A trainer module.
Theory
The boost is a popular non-isolated power stage topology, sometimes called a step-up
power stage. Boost power stage is chosen in applications where the output voltage needs
to be always greater than the input voltage in the same polarity and is not isolated from
the input. This experiment is intended to study the open loop operation of Buck-Boost
converter. The switching frequency is setup 15 KHz (approx). By varying the DC input
supply slowly from 0 to 15V, the output voltage varies. These values are tabulated.
Apparatus Required
1. VSMPS-07A Trainer
2. Pulse Patch chords
3. (0 - 30 V) DC supply
4. CRO
Formulae
V o=
D
V (V )
1D s
where, Vo
- Converter output voltage, volts.
Vs
- Converter input voltage, volts
- Duty cycle Ratio (ton / T)
ton
- Switch On-time, sec
- Device switching time, sec
1. Connect P8 of PWM generator to PWM input of Buck-Boost converter circuit.
2. Connect FEEDBACK VOLTAGE of Buck-Boost converter circuit to FEEDBACK
VOLT INPUT of PWM generator.
3. Set the switch SW1 to upward direction to select the open loop operation.
4. Connect (0-30V) DC regulated power supply across P1 and P2 terminals of the trainer
module.
Circuit diagram for DC-DC Boost Converter
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1. Switch ON AC power supply.

2. Switch ON the power ON \ OFF switch.
3. View the carrier signal in the CRO at T3.
4. Set the switch SW1 in upward direction.
6. Vary the SET VOLTAGE ADJUST POT from min to max and set the PWM signal at
desired duty cycle ratio.
7. Note down the t on and T values
8. Switch ON the variable DC supply and set the voltage at 15V.
9. Check all the test point waveforms.
10. View the device current IQ across I1 and I2.
11. View the diode D current across I3 and I4.
12.View the inductor current IL across I3 and I7.
13.View device voltage across I2 and I3.
14. View the rectified voltage across I5 and I8.
15 View the inductor voltage across I7 and I8.
16. Connect CRO across P5 and P6 output terminals of trainer module and view the
output voltage.
17. Vary the input DC voltage from 0 to15V (above or below 20%). For each input
voltage value, measure and calculate the output voltage values tabulate them.
Tabulation for DC-DC Boost Converter

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S.No
Duty Cycle
Input Voltage
Measured
Calculated
(D)
(Vs)
Voltage
Voltage
(Sec)
(Volts)
(Vo) (Volts)
(Vo) (Volts)
Model Graph for DC-DC Boost Converter
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Result
Thus the open loop response for Boost operation of Buck-Boost converter has
been examined.
7 b. STEP DOWN MOSFET BASED CHOPPERS
Aim
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To study the open loop response for Buck operation mode of Buck-Boost
converter using VSMPS-07A trainer module.
Theory
The most common and probably the simplest power stage topology is the buck
power stage, sometimes called a step-down power stage. Buck power stage is chosen in
applications where the output voltage needs to be always less than the input voltage in the
same polarity and is not isolated from the input. This experiment is intended to study the
open loop operation of Buck-Boost converter. The switching frequency is setup 15 KHz
(approx). By varying the DC input supply slowly from 0 to 15V, the output voltage varies.
These values are tabulated.
Apparatus Required
3. (0 - 30 V) DC supply
4. CRO
Formulae
V o=
D
V (V )
1D s
where, Vo
- Converter output voltage, volts.
Vs
- Converter input voltage, volts
- Duty cycle Ratio (ton / T)
ton
- Switch On-time, sec
- Device switching time, sec
3. Set the switch SW1 to upward direction to select the open loop operation.
4. Connect (0-30V) DC regulated power supply across P1 and P2 terminals of the trainer
module.
Circuit diagram for DC-DC Buck Converter
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4. Set the switch SW1 in upward direction.
15 View the inductor voltage across I7 and I8.
output voltage.
17. Vary the input DC voltage from 0 to15V (above or below 20%). For each input
voltage value, measure and calculate the output voltage values tabulate them.
Tabulation for DC-DC Buck Converter

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S.No
Duty Cycle
Input Voltage
Measured
Calculated
(D)
(Vs)
Voltage
Voltage
(Sec)
(Volts)
(Vo) (Volts)
(Vo) (Volts)
Model Graph for DC-DC Buck Converter
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Result
Thus the open loop response for Buck operation of Buck-Boost converter has been
examined.
7 c. Boost Operation of DC-DC Buck-Boost Converter with Load Regulation
Aim
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To examine the closed loop response for Boost operation of DC-DC Buck-Boost
converter with load regulation using VSMPS-07A trainer module.
Theory
This experiment is intended to study the closed loop operation of Buck-Boost converter.
The set voltage to the PWM generator is set at 1V. Feedback voltage from Buck-Boost
converter power circuit is connected to the PWM generator circuit. On varying the load
resistor values, the output voltage is measured as constant. These values are tabulated.
Equipments Required
3. ( 0 - 30 V) DC supply
4. CRO
3. Set switch SW1 to downward direction to select the closed loop operation.
4. Connect ( 0-30V)DC regulated power supply across P1 and P2 terminals of the
trainer module.
4. Set switch SW1 in downward direction.
5. Set switch SW2 in downward direction.
6. View the PWM signal in the CRO at T1.
Circuit Diagram for Boost operation of DC-DC Buck-Boost converter with load
regulation
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13. View the inductor current IL across I3 and I7.

14. View device voltage across I2 and I3.
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16. View the inductor voltage across I7 and I8.

output voltage.
18. View the feedback signal at T6.
19. For each load resistor value, tabulate the measured constant output voltage value.
Tabulation for Boost operation of DC-DC Buck-Boost converter with load regulation
Set Voltage = 1V
F = 15 KHz (approx)
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S. No
Load Resistor ()
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Input DC Voltage
Measured Output
( Volts)
Voltage (Volts)
Result
Thus the closed loop response for Boost operation of Buck-Boost converter for
load regulation using VSMPS-07A has been examined.
7 c. Boost Operation of DC-DC Buck-Boost Converter with Load Regulation
Aim
To examine the closed loop response for Buck operation of DC-DC Buck-Boost
converter with load regulation using VSMPS-07A trainer module.
Theory
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This experiment is intended to study the closed loop operation of Buck-Boost

converter. The set voltage to the PWM generator is set at 1V. Feedback voltage from
Buck-Boost converter power circuit is connected to the PWM generator circuit. On
varying the load resistor values, the output voltage is measured as constant. These values
are tabulated.
Equipments Required
3. (0 - 30 V) DC supply
4. CRO
3. Set the switch SW1 to downward direction to select the closed loop operation.
4. Connect (0-30V)DC regulated power supply across P1 and P2 terminals of the trainer
module.
4. Set the switch SW1 in downward direction.
5. Set switch SW2 in upward direction
6. View the PWM signal in the CRO at T1.
Circuit Diagram for Boost operation of DC-DC Buck-Boost converter with load
regulation
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16. View the inductor voltage across I7 and I8.
output voltage.
18. View the feedback signal at T6.
19. For each load resistor value, tabulate the measured constant output voltage value.
Tabulation for Buck operation of DC-DC Buck-Boost converter with load regulation
Set Voltage = 1V
F = 15 KHz (approx)
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S. No
Load Resistor ()
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Input DC Voltage
Measured Output
( Volts)
Voltage (Volts)
Result
Thus the closed loop response for Buck operation of Buck-Boost converter for
load regulation using VSMPS-07A has been examined.
8. IGBT BASED SINGLE-PHASE PWM INVERTER
Aim:
To study the operation of single phase sine PWM inverter operation using
PEC16M4#1.
Apparatus Required
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PEC16M4#1.
PEC16M2/M3.
CRO.
R - L Load .
Patch Chords.
9 pin cable.
Power Chord.
Formula to be used
Output Voltage
V o=M . IV dc (V )
Modulation Index (M.I)

M . I=
SineWave Amplitude
Carrier Wave Amplitude
Vdc DC Input Voltage, Volts

1. Connect P1 of 24V DC input +ve terminal to P2 of IGBT1 using patch chord.
2. Connect P4 of IGBT1 to P7 of IGBT2 using patch chord.
3. Connect External R-L Load between P4 of IGBT1 and P6 of IGBT3 using patch
chords.
4. Connect P8 of 24V DC input -ve terminal to P9 of IGBT2 using patch chord.
5. Connect P4 to P7 using patch chord.
6. Connect 9pin connector of inverter control module to 9pin connector of power module.
1. Verify the connection as per the connection diagram. (refer Fig. )
2. Switch ON power supply to power module. LED in the protection unit glows. Now
press reset press button and LED switches OFF.
3. Switch ON power supply to inverter control module.
4. Set the reference sine wave using reference wave selection switch and set its amplitude
and frequency.
Circuit Diagram for Single Phase PWM Inverter
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Model Waveforms
1. Output Current for Sine PWM Inverter (Across Load Resistance)
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5. Set the PWM pulse amplitude and frequency of carrier wave.

6. Switch ON SPDT switch to release PWM pulse to power module.
7. Check for the test waveform in every test points using CRO.
8. Output AC voltage is obtained across the load.
9. Calculate the average output voltage and compared with the measured value
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2. Output Voltage for Sine PWM Inverter (Across R-L load)
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Tabulation for Single phase PWM Inverter
S.No
Sine wave
Amplitude
(V)
Carrier
Wave
Amplitude
(V)
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Modulation
Index
Measured
Vo
(V)
Calculated
O/P
Voltage
(V)
Result
Thus the operation of single phase sine PWM inverter operation using
PEC16M4#1 was studied.
9. IGBT BASED THREE-PHASE PWM INVERTER
AIM:
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To study the Three phase inverter operation by using sine , trapezoidal, square PWM.
APPARATUS REQUIRED:
1. PEC16HV2B Module.
2. VPET - 106A Module.
3. 3N load .
CONNECTION PROCEDURE:
1. Connect 1N AC input supply to the power module.
2. Connect the power module and controller module to the supply mains.
3. Connect PWM output of the controller module to the PWM Input of the power module
using a 9-pin to 15-pin cable.
4. Connect the R, Y and B terminals of power module to three phase load.
5. Connect motor Speed feedback cable to the motor feedback input of the controller
module if the load is motor.
EXPERIMENT PROCEDURE:
1. Verify the connections as per the connection procedure.
2. Switch ON the power ON / OFF switch in both the IGBT based Power module and the
controller module.
3. Switch ON the MCB in the power module.
4. When the module is switched ON the LCD displays the following one by one with a
delay of few seconds.
VI MICROSYSTEMS
CHENNAI - 96
INDIA
1. CHOPPER
2. 1PH INVERTER
3. 3PH INVERTER
6. Then select the 3PH INVERTER by using key, the LCD will displays as below
3PH INVERTER
PWM CONTROLLER
1. Sine PWM
s PWM
2. Trapezoidal
3. Square PWM
Circuit diagram for three phase inverter:
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7. For select the 1.Sine PWM by using increment switch, the LCD displays as below
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SINE PWM
Sine PWM
Frequency = 10HZ
Amplitude = 10%
8. Varying the frequency value by using increment and decrement key and varying the
amplitude value by using selector key and Enter key.
9. For trapezoidal PWM and square PWM select. Trapezoidal PWM or square PWM in
step 2 using decrement or selector key
Model waveforms for three phase inverter:

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RESULT :
Thus the Three phase inverter operation by using sine , trapezoidal, square PWM
was studied.
10. RESONANT DC-TO-DC CONVERTER
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10 a. Series loaded resonant converter

Aim:
To study the series loaded resonant converter using VPET-315 module.
Equipments Required
VPET-315 Module.
Patch chords.
Voltmeter (0-50V)MC (Should be provided by institution)
Resistor 1/ 21W.
9 pin D connector.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Connect the 9' pin D connector from PWM output to PWM input.
Connect the banana connector P to P1 and P6 to P7.
Connect the banana connector P10 to P4 and P8 to P11.
Connect the current sensing resistor (1 / 21W) across the banana connector P2 and P3.
Connect voltmeter across the banana connector P5 and P12.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Initially keep all switches in OFF position.

Initially keep frequency adjustment POT in minimum position.
Power ON the main switch.
Check the test point waveforms with respect to ground as shown in section 2.5.
Power ON the S1' switch.
Adjust frequency POT and set the switching frequency 40KHz.
Now observe the converter and rectifier voltages and inductor (Lr) current waveforms.
Similarly, observe the switch voltage and current waveforms for various switching
frequency (below and above resonance frequency) and note down the corresponding Load
voltage in the table.
Circuit Diagram for Series loaded resonant converter
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Tabulation for series loaded resonant converter

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Resonant frequency = 40KHz
S.No
1
2
3
Switching Frequency fs
50KHz
40KHz
30KHz
20KHz
12.5KHz
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Output Voltage (V)
Result
Thus the operation of series resonant converter was studied.
10 b. Parallel resonant DC-DC converter
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Aim
To study the parallel loaded resonant converter using VPET-315 module.
Equipments Required
VPET-315 Module.
Patch chords.
Voltmeter (0-50V)MC. (Should be provided by institution)
Resistor 1 / 21W.
9 pin D connector.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Connect the 9' pin D connector from PWM output to PWM input.
Connect the banana connector P to P1 and P7 to P8.
Connect the banana connector P10 to P4 , P9 to P11 and P11 to P12.
Connect the current sensing resistor (1/21W) across the banana connector P3 and P4.
Connect voltmeter across the banana connector P6 and P13.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Initially keep all switches in OFF position.

Initially keep frequency adjustment POT in minimum position.
Power ON the main switch.
Check the test point waveforms with respect to ground as shown in figure-3.
Power ON the S1' switch.
Adjust frequency POT and set the switching frequency at 40KHz.
Connect the first channel of CRO, to the banana connector T15 with respect to driver
circuit gnd. and connect the other channel to the banana connector P2 (+) and P3 (-)
(current wave forms).

8. Now observe the converter and rectifier voltages and inductor (Lr) current waveforms.
9. Similarly, note the voltage and current waveforms for various switching frequency (below
and above resonance frequency) and note down the corresponding Load voltage in the
table.
Circuit diagram for parallel loaded resonant converter
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Tabulation for parallel loaded resonant converter

Resonant frequency = 40KHz.
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S.No
1
2
3
Switching Frequency fs
50KHz
40KHz
30KHz
20KHz
12.5KHz
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Output Voltage (V)
Result
Thus the Parallel resonant converter was studied.
11. SINGLE PHASE AC VOLTAGE REGULATOR WITH R-LOAD
11.a.SCR Based Single Phase AC Voltage Regulator with R-Load
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Aim
To study the operation of single phase AC Voltage regulator with R-Load using
PEC14M14AC Module.
Equipments Required
i. PEC14M14AC Trainer
ii. Patch Chords.
iii.Voltmeter (0 - 30) V, DC.
iv.CRO.
Formulae:
Where
Vm
= Peak value of AC input voltage
= Triggering angle in degree
1. Connect anode (A1) of SCR 1 to cathode K3 of SCR3.
2. Connect 24V AC P terminal to A1 of SCR1.
3. Connect R - Load 1 terminal to K1 of SCR 1.
4. Connect R - Load another end to N terminal of 24V AC output.
5. Connect CRO probe across R Load.
6. Connect Voltmeter or digital multimeter across the load terminals.
Pulse Patching
1. Connect G1K1 of Firing Circuit to G1K1 of SCR switch.
2. Connect G2K2 of Firing Circuit to G2K2 of SCR switch.
Gating Signal
G1
K1
G2
K2
SCR Terminal
G1
K1
G2
K2
Circuit diagram for AC Voltage Regulator with R-Load
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Tabulation for single phase AC voltage regulator with R-load:

S.No
Control Voltage (V)
Firing Angle ()
1. Switch ON the trainer Power ON/OFF switch
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Measured
Output
Voltage (V)
Calculated
Output
Voltage Edc(V)
2. Place the switch S2 in SCR mode (Upward ).

3. Switch ON the 24V AC ON/OFF switch.
4. Switch ON the debounce Logic switch.
5. Note down the peak value of AC input voltage Vm, triggering angle ", and conduction
angle.
6. Adjust the firing Angle gradually and note down the output voltage. Calculate the
output voltage by using the above given formula.
7. Plot the graph Vm Vs Angle (Triggering Angle, Conduction Angle).
Model graph for single phase AC voltage regulator with R-Load:
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Result
Thus the SCR based Single phase AC Voltage regulator with R-Load was studied
and its graph was plotted.
11.b.TRIAC Based Single Phase AC Voltage Regulator with R-Load
Aim
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To study the operation of TRIAC based single phase AC Voltage regulator with R-Load
using
PEC14M14AC Module.
Equipments Required
i. PEC14M14AC Trainer
ii. Patch Chords.
iii. Voltmeter (0 - 30)V DC.
iv. CRO.
Formulae:
Where
Vm
= Peak value of AC input voltage
= Triggering angle in degree
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General Instructions to students for Power Electronics Laboratory

POWER ELECTRONICS LABORATORY

3. Characteristics of MOSFET and IGBT

Model Graph for the Static VI Characteristics of SCR:

Anode to Cathode voltage (VAK) Vs Anode Current (IA)

Tabulation the Static VI Characteristics of SCR:

Holding Current IH=

Gate Current IG=

Voltage across main terminals

Circuit Diagram to study the output characteristics of IGBT using VPET-202A

Experimental Procedure to determine transfer characteristics

Model Graph for the output characteristics of IGBT:

Model Graph for the transfer characteristics of IGBT:

Tabulation for output characteristics of IGBT:

Gate-Emitter voltage (VGE) =

Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCE)

Collector current (IC) (mA)

Tabulation for transfer characteristics of IGBT:

Collector current (IC) (mA)

Model Graph for output characteristics of MOSFET:

Drain-Source Voltage (VDS) (V) Vs Drain Current (ID) (mA)

Model Graph for transfer characteristics of MOSFET:

Tabulation for output characteristics of MOSFET:

Gate-Source Voltage (VGS) =

Drain Current (ID) (mA)

Tabulation for transfer characteristics of MOSFET:

Drain Current (ID) (mA)

4. a. Transient characteristics of SCR

Model Graph for Turn-ON characteristics of SCR:

Model Graph for Turn-OFF and Turn-ON characteristics of MOSFET:

Name of the Apparatus

VS Source Voltage (V), Vm- Peak Input Voltage (V)

VS Source Voltage (V), Vm- Peak Input Voltage (V)

5. Connect PULSE 4 connector P8 to P11

6. Connect the CRO across the RL load.

Name of the Apparatus

Model Graph for Single Phase Semi-Converter with R-L LOAD:

2. Afterwards switch ON the power Circuit switch SW4.

7. STEP DOWN AND STEP UP MOSFET BASED CHOPPERS

- Converter output voltage, volts.

- Converter input voltage, volts

- Duty cycle Ratio (ton / T)

- Switch On-time, sec

- Device switching time, sec

1. Switch ON AC power supply.

Tabulation for DC-DC Boost Converter

Model Graph for DC-DC Boost Converter

- Converter output voltage, volts.

- Converter input voltage, volts

- Duty cycle Ratio (ton / T)

- Switch On-time, sec

- Device switching time, sec

1. Switch ON AC power supply.

Tabulation for DC-DC Buck Converter

Model Graph for DC-DC Buck Converter

13. View the inductor current IL across I3 and I7.

16. View the inductor voltage across I7 and I8.

This experiment is intended to study the closed loop operation of Buck-Boost

11. View the device current IQ across I1 and I2.

13.View the inductor current IL across I3 and I7.

Modulation Index (M.I)

Vdc DC Input Voltage, Volts

5. Set the PWM pulse amplitude and frequency of carrier wave.