Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

PX7103 ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF INVERTERS

UNIT-1- SINGLE PHASE INVERTERS
Part - A
1.
2.
3.
4.

List the advantages of IGBT over MOSFET.

BTL1
Give the switching characteristics of MOSFET.
BTL2
Give the switching characteristics of IGBT.
BTL2
List techniques employed for the reduction of harmonics from the output voltage
of an inverter.
BTL1
5. Express the Fourier series expression for the output voltage and current obtained
from single phase full bridge inverter.
BTL2
6. Interpret reason to vary the output voltage of inverter, for industrial application.
BTL2
7. Tell why energy flows from load to source for a fraction of the period in a
single phase bridge inverter with RL load.
BTL1
8. Name the various PWM techniques used in Single phase inverters.
BTL1
9. Examine need for voltage control and harmonic elimination in single phase
inverter.
BTL1
10. Quote the factors to be considered in the selection of switching devices for
inverters.
BTL1
11. Show the features of bridge inverter configuration employed in inverters. BTL3
12. Examine the pulse width for the elimination of 3rd harmonic in the output voltage
waveform of single phase inverter.
BTL3
13. Illustrate the gating requirements of the thyristor in an inverter.
BTL3
14. Explain commutation. How they are generally classified.
BTL4
15. Compose circuit of auxiliary-commutated single phase bridge inverter.
BTL6
13.Point out the need for voltage control and harmonic elimination in single
phase inverter.
BTL4
17. Explain RLC under damped load.
BTL4
18. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of PWM.
BTL5
19. Explain the operation of single phase bridge inverter with the help of voltage
waveforms.
BTL5
20. Compose the waveform of single pulse-width modulation.
BTL6

Part B
1. Explain with the help of waveforms the operation of a single phase half
Inverter.(13)
BTL5
2. Discuss With the help of waveforms explain the operation of a single phase full
Bridge inverter.(13)
BTL2
3. Explain various voltage control method in single phase inverter using various
PWM techniques with necessary diagram and waveform.(13)
BTL4
4. Discuss the different techniques adopted to eliminate harmonics generated by
Inverter circuits.(13)
BTL2
5. A single phase bridge inverter has a resistive load R=2.4 ohm and the DC input
Voltage of 48 V. Calculate a) RMS output voltage at fundamental frequency. b)
Output power)Iav and Im of each transistor d) Peak reverse blocking voltage of
each transistor e)HF and DF at the LOH.(13)
BTL3
6. Analyze With necessary diagram describe the single, multi pulse used to
Control the output voltage of single phase inverter.(13)
BTL4
7. Describe modified McMurray half bridge inverters with appropriate voltage and
Current waveforms. Derive the expressions for the commutating components L
And C.(13)
BTL1
8. Describe modified McMurray full bridge inverters with appropriate
Voltage and current waveforms.(13)
BTL1
9. Explain modified McMurray Bedford half / full bridge inverters with appropriate
Voltage and current waveforms.(13)
BTL2
10. Examine the operation of UPS and list the design procedure. (13)

BTL1

11. Describe the operation of 1 capacitor commutated CSI with R-load and analyze in
Detail with necessary waveforms and relevant equations. (13)
BTL1
12. Explain the operation of 1 auto sequential commutated CSI with L-load and
Analyze In detail with necessary waveforms and relevant equations. (13) BTL1
13. Analyze the operation of 1 auto sequential commutated CSI with L-load and
Analyze In detail with necessary waveforms and relevant equations. (13) BTL4
14. Explain the operation of 1 series inverter with RLC-load and
Analyze In detail with necessary waveforms and relevant equations.(13) BTL4

Part C
1. Quote the performance parameters of single phase half bridge inverter. Also
Comment on the performance of the inverter.(15)
BTL1
2. Examine the performance parameters of single phase full bridge inverter. Also
Comment on the performance of the inverter.(15)
BTL1
3. Design a suitable commutating elements of L, C and R of modified McMurray
BTL6
inverter.(15)
4. Design a suitable commutating elements of L, C and R of modified McMurray
Bed Ford inverter.(15)
BTL6

UNIT-II- THREE PHASE VOLTAGE SOURCE

INVERTERS
Part - A
1. List the methods used to control the output voltage in a three phase
inverter.
BTL1
2. Compare 120 degree mode with 180 degree mode operation of a three phase
inverter.
BTL4
3. Examine different types of voltage control of three phase inverter with neat circuit
Diagram.
BTL1
BTL1
4. Define space vector modulation techniques.
5. Quote limiting factor for the operating frequency of an inverter.
BTL1
6. Explain how the output voltage of three phase inverter is controlled. BTL1
7. Quote harmonic reduction of three phase inverter.
BTL1
8. Analyze harmonics reduction of single-pulse width modulation of three phase
voltage source inverter.
BTL4
9. Discuss frequency modulation index.
BTL2
10. Describe the sinusoidal pulse-width modulation of three phase inverter.
BTL2
11. Interpret the disadvantages of harmonics reduction three phase voltage
source inverter.
BTL2
12. Give the basic diagram of three phase bridge inverter.
BTL2
13. Show the voltage waveform for 180 degree conduction mode.
BTL3
14. Illustrate gating signals and voltage waveform for 120 degree conduction
mode.
BTL3

15. Examine the sinusoidal pulse-width modulation for three phase inverter.
BTL3
16. Generalize the space vector modulation for three phase inverter. BTL6
17. Analyze the circuit and waveform of harmonic reduction by
transformer connection.
BTL4
18. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of multi pulse width modulation.
BTL5
19. Compare single pulse and multiple modulation technique.
BTL5
BTL6
20. Generalize Amplitude Modulation index.

Part B
1. Examine with a neat circuit diagram and waveforms the working of 180 degree
conduction mode operation of three phase inverter with star / delta connection
load.(13)
BTL1
2. Describe the working of 120 degree conduction mode operation of three phase
inverter with star / delta connection load with necessary diagrams.(13) BTL1
3. With a neat sketch describe the space vector modulation used to control the
Output voltage of three phase inverter.(13)
BTL1
4. Express the single, multi pulse used to control the output voltage of three
phase inverter.(13)
BTL2
5. Express in detail sinusoidal PWM with required equation.(13)

BTL2

6. Evaluate the single pulse used to control the output voltage of three phase
inverter.(13)
BTL5
7. E x p l a i n with necessary diagram the space vector modulation used to control the

output voltage of three phase inverter. (13)

BTL4

8. Analyze the sinusoidal pulse used to control the output voltage of three phase
inverter.(13)
BTL4
9. Formulate output voltage expression and Fourier series expression for
180 degree conduction mode with resistive load.(13)
BTL6
10. Discuss output voltage expression and Fourier series expression for 120
Degree conduction mode with resistive load.(13)
BTL2

11.(a) A 3 bridge inverter delivers power to a resistive load from a 450V dc source . for a star
Connected load of 10/, Calculate for both (a)180 and (b) 120 mode, find(i)rms value
Of load current(ii)rms value of thyristor current(iii)load power.(8)
(b)Examine feedback operation in inverters with relevant equations in detail.(5)

BTL3
12. Examine the working of 180 degree conduction mode operation of three
Phase inverter for RL load With a neat circuit diagram and waveforms. (13)
BTL1
13. Analyze with a neat circuit diagram and waveforms explain the working of 120
Degree conduction mode operation of three phase inverter with RL load.(13)
BTL4
14. (a) Illustrate short notes on harmonic distortion in inverters with required
Equations.(5)
(b) A 3 bridge inverter delivers power to a resistive load from a 450V dc source . for a
Star connected load of 10/, Calculate for both (a)180 and (b) 120 mode,
Find (i)rms value of load current(ii)rms value of thyristor current(iii)load power.
(8)
BTL6

Part C
1. Evaluate a suitable Pulse Width Modulation Technique for eliminating third,fifth
and seventh order harmonics at the output of single phase full bride inverter.(15)
BTL5
2. Summarize a suitable harmonic elimination technique to reduce the Total
Harmonic Distortion factor of three phase inverter.(15)
BTL2
3. Solve fundamental voltage and current equations of three phase voltage source
inverter fed star connected load for 120 degree mode of conduction. (15)
BTL3
4. Examine the fundamental voltage and current equations of three phase voltage
Source inverter fed delta connected load for 180 degree mode of conduction(15)
.
BTL1

UNIT-III-CURRENT SOURCE
INVERTERS
Part - A
1. Label the diagram of single phase CSI.
BTL1
2. Compare VSI and CSI.
BTL5
3. Quote partial and full overlapping in a three phase auto sequential commutated
inverter.
BTL1
4. Tell the reason why low power devices cannot be used in a CSI.
BTL1
5. List the main features of CSI.
BTL1
6. Identify the drawbacks of load commutated inverter.
BTL1
7. Name the advantages and disadvantages of ACSI.
BTL1
8. Discuss the application of load commutated inverter.
BTL2
9. Associate the relation between input and output voltage frequencies of a
single phase capacitor commutated CSI.
BTL2
10. Interpret function of series connected diodes in a auto sequential CSI. BTL2
11. Express the applications of CSI.
BTL2
12. Consider the power diagram and A.C output current waveform and
equivalent circuit.
BTL5
13. Compose waveform of voltage and current single phase capacitor commutated
CSI.
BTL6
14. Formulate the circuit of ASCI with series R-L load.
BTL6
BTL3
15. Show the ASCI voltage and current waveform.
16. Analyze the circuit diagram of phase-controlled thyristor rectifier operating
a controlled CSI for CSI.
BTL4
BTL4
17.Explain series connected diodes in a auto sequential CSI.
BTL4
18.Analyze induction motor voltage waveforms.
19. Show commutating circuit analysis.
BTL3
20. Illustrate feedback diode.
BTL3

Part - B
1. Describe elaborately the single phase auto sequential commutated CSI with
relevant mode diagrams and waveforms.(13)
BTL1
2. Examine the operation of single phase capacitor commutated CSI with resistive
load Draw the related voltage and current waveforms.(13)
BTL1
3. Describe in detail the operation of single phase CSI with purely inductive load.(13)
BTL1

4. A single phase auto sequential CSI is fed from 220V DC source. The load is R=10
ohm. Thyristor have taken a factor of safety of 2.calculate value of source
inductance assuming a maximum current change of 0.5 in one cycle. Neglect all
BTL3
losses. Find also the values of commutating capacitors.(13)
5. Describe in detail the operation of single phase auto sequential CSI with purely
inductive load.(13)
BTL1
6. Explain the operation of six step current source inverter with inductive load.(13)
BTL4
7. A star connected load of 25 ohm/phase is fed from 600V dc through a three
phase bridge inverter per both 1800 and 1200 mode. Calculate a.RMS value of
load current b.RMS value of thyristor Current c. Load power.(13) BTL3
8. A single phase bridge inverter fed from 230V dc is connected to load R=20 ohm &
L=0.06H. Evaluate power delivered to load in case inverter is operating at 50 Hz
with (a) square wave output. (b) Quasi square wave output with on period of 0.5
(c) Two symmetrically spaced pulses per half cycle on period of 0.5 of cycle.(13)
BTL6
9. point out commutated CSI. And explain the different types.(13)

BTL4

10. Discuss the six step current source inverter with inductive load
and waveforms.(13)

BTL2

11. Summarize in detail the operation of single phase transistorized CSI.(13)

BTL5
12. Contrast VSI and CSI elaborately. (13)
BTL2
13. Analyze in detail the operation of single phase CSI with ideal switches.(13)
BTL4
14. A 1 auto sequential commutated current source inverter feeds a load-R. Describe
its working with appropriate circuit and wave forms. find also the circuit turn-off
time for thyristors.(13)
BTL2
Part C
11. Illustrate anddesign a suitable commutating element for single phase Current Source
Inverter.(15)
BTL3
12. Describe and design a suitable commutating element for Auto sequentially
Commutated current Source Inverter.(15)
BTL2

13. Analyze the performance of single phase current source inverter and give the
comment on it.(15)
BTL4
14. Examine the performance parameters of three phase current source inverter
and comment on the performance of three phase CSI feeding star connected load.
(15)
BTL1

UNIT-IV- MULTILEVEL INVERTERS& BOOST

INVERTERS
Part A
1. List the basic concept of multilevel inverter.
BTL1
2. Examine the flying capacitors multilevel inverter.
BTL1
3. Compose the output waveform of flying capacitors multilevel inverter. BTL1
4. Quote back to back intertie system.
BTL1
5. List the applications of multilevel inverter.
BTL1
6. Define capacitor voltage unbalancing means.
BTL1
7. Point out disadvantages of diode clamped multilevel inverter.
BTL4
8. Give types of multilevel inverter.
BTL2
9. Express the output waveform of 5 level inverter.
BTL2
10.Give out In an m-level diode clamped inverter how many main switching
devices and clamping diodes are present.
BTL2
11. Express neatly the diagram of single pole multilevel inverter by a switch.BTL2
12. Show features of diode-clamped inverter.
BTL3
13. Illustrate the circuit diagram of five-level flying capacitor of single phase inverter.
BTL3
14. Examine the output waveform of five-level flying capacitor of single phase
inverter.
BTL3
15. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of flying capacitor.
BTL5
13. Infer the features of cascaded inverter.
BTL4
17. Contrast the advantages and disadvantages of cascaded inverter.
BTL4
18. Evaluate diode-clamped multilevel inverter.
BTL5
19. Compose the output waveform of diode-clamped multilevel inverter. BTL6
20. Formulate the disadvantages of a modified diode-clamped multilevel inverter.
BTL6

Part - B
1. Describe with neat diagram describe the operation of cascaded multilevel
inverter. Also explain applications of multilevel inverter.(13)
BTL1
2. Examine the operation of flying capacitor multilevel inverter with necessary
details. Also discuss its features advantages and disadvantages.(13) BTL1
3. Describe the operation of diode-clamped multilevel inverter.

Also explain applications of multilevel inverter.(13)

BTL1
4. Express with necessary equations and explain the different waveforms of diodeclamped multilevel inverter.(13)
BTL2
5. Discuss application of multilevel converter connected to a power system for
reactive power compensation.(13)
BTL2
6. Examine the switching device currents with necessary waveforms. BTL1
7. With neat diagram interpret the operation of dc-link capacitor voltage balancing.
(13)
BTL2
8. Illustrate Different types of cascaded multilevel inverter with diagram. (13)
BTL3
9. Examine the flying capacitor multilevel inverter. (13)
BTL3
10. Explain the different waveforms of flying capacitor multilevel inverter. (13)
BTL4
11. Analyze and explain the Basic concept of multilevel inverter. (13) BTL4
12. Compare and explain the different types of multilevel inverter. (13) BTL5
13.Analyze the working principle and operation of boost converter with necessary
BTL4
Circuit and waveforms. (13)
14. Formulate the working principle of impedance source inverter with different modes
Of operation . (13)
BTL6

Part C
15. Examine the design procedure for the construction of flying capacitor multi level inverter.(15)
BTL1
13. Discuss the step by step procedure for the design of diode-clamped multi-level
inverter.(15)
BTL2
17. Demonstrate about the performance of the flying capacitor multi-level inverter
over multi-level converter.(15)
BTL3
18. Infer about the performance of the diode-clamped multi-level inverter over
multi-level converter.(15)
BTL4

UNIT-V - RESONANT INVERTERS

Part - A
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Define Class E resonant inverter.

Quote the necessary condition for series resonant oscillation.
List the advantages of parallel resonant inverters.
Name the methods of voltage control of resonant inverters.
Examine non-overlap control of resonant inverters.
Quote the dead zone of a resonant converter.
Interpret the types of resonant inverters.
Express the advantages of ZCS resonant converter.

BTL1
BTL1
BTL1
BTL1
BTL1
BTL1
BTL2
BTL2

9. Discuss overlap control of resonant inverter.

BTL2
10. Give the circuit diagram of series loaded resonant inverters.
BTL2
11. Illustrate resonant pulse converter.
BTL3
12. Examine how output voltage is controlled in series resonant inverters.
BTL3
13. Demonstrate the principle of series resonant inverter.
BTL3
14. Point out advantages and disadvantages of resonant inverters with
bidirectional switches.
BTL4
15. Explain purpose of coupled inductor in half-bridge resonant inverters.
BTL4
13. Point out methods of voltage control series- resonant inverters. BTL4
17. Assess the advantages and limitations of class E resonant inverter.
BTL5
18. Compose the principle of zero-voltage switching resonant converters.
BTL6
19. Evaluate the principle of zero-current switching resonant converters.
BTL5
20. Compose advantages of ZVS resonant converter.
BTL6

Part - B
1. Examine with a neat sketch the operation of resonant DC link inverter.(13)
BTL1
2. Describe the operation of Class E resonant inverter with neat wave forms.(13)
BTL1
3. List the various methods f o r voltage control of series resonant inverters and
explain any one method in details.(13)
BTL1
4. Examine with a neat sketch and necessary waveforms explain the operation of
parallel resonant inverter.(13)
BTL1
5. Describe with necessary equations and explain he series resonant inverters with
Bidirectional switches.(13)
BTL2
6. Describe frequency response of series resonant inverters with necessary
Diagram and relevant waveforms. (13)
BTL2
7. Interpret the operation of Class E resonant rectifier with neat wave forms. (13)
BTL2
8. Illustrate the operation of zero-current switching resonant converters with
necessary diagrams.(13)
BTL3
9. Show the zero-voltage switching resonant converters with neat diagram.(13)
BTL3
10. With neat diagram analyze the operation of dc-link capacitor voltage balancing.
(13)
BTL4
11. Explain the operation of L - type Z C S resonant converters with
Necessary diagrams with R-load. (13)
BTL4
12. Explain the operation of M - type Z C S resonant converters with Necessary

Diagrams with R-load.(13)

BTL4
13. Formulate the operation of Z V S resonant converters with Necessary
Diagrams with R-load.(13)
BTL1
14. Compare ZVS and ZCS resonant converter in detail.(13)
BTL5

Part C
11. Examine the design procedure for the construction of series resonant converters.
(15)
BTL1
12. Discuss the step by step procedure for the design of parallel resonant converters.
(15)
BTL2
13. Analyze the step by step procedure for the design of zero-current s w i t c h i n g
resonant converter.(15)
BTL4
14. Summarize the step by step procedure for the design of zero-voltage switching
Resonant converter.(15)
BTL5