Unit1
Unit 1: Introduction to Power Switching Devices
8 hrsDescription of working & constructional features, Switching Characteristics, ratings and Applications of Power Transistor, Power MOSFET, SCR, DIAC, TRIAC, IGBT and MCT.
Syllabus
5 units · 40 lecture hoursUnit2
Unit 2: SCR Performance and Applications
8 hrsProtection of SCR, SCR Triggering and Commutation Circuits/Methods, Series and Parallel operation of SCR, two transistor model of SCR, , Describe Construction & Working of Opto- Isolators, Opto-TRIAC, Opto-SCR.
Unit3
Unit 3: Power Converter Performance & Applications
8 hrsIntroduction to Basic Power Converters Architecture - Single Phase, there performance under different types of Loads, Average/RMS output Voltage & Current, Freewheeling Diode, Feedback Diode, State Relay using Opto SCR, SMPS and UPS functioning through Block Diagrams.
Unit4
Unit 4
8 hrsTimers & Delay Elements, High Frequency Power Heating, Sensor and Actuators: RC Base Constant Timers, Timer Circuits using SCR, IC-555, Programmable Timer and their Industrial Applications, Induction Heating and Dielectric Heating System and Their Applications, Sensors, Transducers, and Transmitters for Measurement, Control & Monitoring: Thermoresistive Transducer, Photoconductive Transducers, Pressure Transducers, Flow Transducers, Level Sensors, Speed Sensing, Vibration Transducers, Variable-Frequency Drives, Stepper Motors and Servomotor Drives.
Unit5
Unit 5: Automation and Control
8 hrsData Communications for Industrial Electronics, Telemetry, SCADA & Automation, AC & DC Drives, Voltage & Power Factor Control through Solid State Devices, Soft Switching, Industrial Robots.
Course Outcomes (COs)
After completion of the course student will be able to:
- CO1Describe the characteristics, operation of power switching devices and identify their ratings and applications.K1, K2
- CO2Recognize the requirement of SCR Protection and describe the Functioning of SCR.K2, K3
- CO3Analyze and design Power Converter based on SCR for various Industrial Applications.K3, K4
- CO4Explain High Frequency Heating Systems, Timers, Relevant Sensors & Actuator and their application in industrial setting.K3, K5
- CO5Explain and apply Data Communication, Telemetry & SCADA System in industrial applications.K2, K5
Text Books
- M.H. Rashid, “Power Electronics: Circuits, Devices & Applications”, Pearson, 4rd Edition, 2013.
- P.C.Sen, “Power Electronics”, McGraw Hill Education (India) Pvt. Ltd 2nd Ed, 2017
- V.R. Moorthy, “Power Electronics: Devices, Circuits and Industrial Applications” Oxford University Press, 2007.
- B. Paul, Industrial Electronic and Control, Prentice Hall of India Private Limited (2004).
- Ned Mohan, T.M. Undeland and W.P. Robbins, “Power Electronics: Converters, Applications and Design”, Wiley India Ltd, 2008.
- P.S. Bhimbra, “Power Electronics”, Khanna Publishers.
Reference Books
- Thomas E. Kissell, Industrial Electronics: Applications for Programmable Controllers, Instrumentation and Process Control, and Electrical Machines and Motor Controls, 3rd edition, 2003, Prentice Hall.
- Chakrabarti & Rai, “Fundamentals of Power Electronics & Drives” Dhanpat Rai & Sons.
- S.N.Singh, “A Text Book of Power Electronics” Dhanpat Rai &Sons.
- G.K. Dubey, Power Semiconductor Controlled Drives, Prentice Hall inc. (1989).
Official AKTU syllabus
This subject is on page 26, 27 of the original AKTU PDF.