Code No: RR411303 Set No.

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IV B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, February 2007
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS
(Electronics & Control Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Explain the operation of a two stage D.C amplifier using Miller compensation
technique.
(b) List out the specifications of a D.C amplifier. [10+6]

2. (a) Compare series and short voltage regulator circuits in all respects.
(b) Design a series voltage regulator with the following specifications Vo =20volts,
Vi n=22-30 volts, Il oad(max)=50mA. [10+6]

3. (a) Define the short-period and long-period accuracy of a stabilizer.

(b) Draw the basic voltage stabilizer circuit using nonlinear voltage divider and
explain it. [8+8]

4. What is meant by commutation of SCR? What are different classes of forced com-
mutation methods? Explain class A and class B methods. [16]

5. (a) Derive the expressions for the following performance factors of a single-phase
fully controlled bridge converter
i. Input displacement factor
ii. Input power factor
iii. DC voltage ratio
iv. Input- current distortion factor.
(b) A single phase half-wave rectifier is used to supply power to a load of im-
pedance 10 ohms from 230V, 50 Hz a.c.supply at the firing angle of 30 degrees.
Calculate the
i. Average load voltage
ii. Effective value
iii. Load current [10+6]

6. (a) With the help of voltage and current waveforms, explain the working of type
C chopper.
(b) Give the classification of chopper commutation. [8+8]

7. (a) Explain the resistance welding process.

(b) Draw the basic circuit of ac resistance welding and explain it. [8+8]

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Code No: RR411303 Set No. 1
8. (a) List the merits of Induction Heating.
(b) Explain the main principle behind induction heating. [8+8]

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Code No: RR411303 Set No. 2
IV B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, February 2007
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS
(Electronics & Control Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Explain the operation of a two stage D.C amplifier using Miller compensation
technique.
(b) List out the specifications of a D.C amplifier. [10+6]
2. (a) Compare series and short voltage regulator circuits in all respects.
(b) Design a series voltage regulator with the following specifications Vo =20volts,
Vi n=22-30 volts, Il oad(max)=50mA. [10+6]
3. An LM 237 IC voltage regulator, is to produce an output of -12V with IL (max) =
80mA. Calculate the suitable resistances for the ouput and select an appropriate
supply voltage and also determine the device power dissipation. [16]
4. (a) List the advantages and disadvantages of Triac as compared to SCR
(b) Explain in detail the following current ratings of SCR.
i. Average ON state current
ii. Surge current rating
iii. RMS ON state current
iv. di/dt rating. [8+8]
5. (a) Explain the half-waving effect in a single-phase symmetrical half-controlled
converters.
(b) Draw and compare the waveforms of a half-wave controlled rectifier (RL load)
with and without freewheeling diodes. [8+8]
6. Draw and explain the simple SCR series inverter circuit employing Class A type
commutation. Draw and explain the relevant waveforms. Explain its limitations.

[16]

7. (a) Explain the poly-phase resistance welding circuit.

(b) Explain a single phase resistance welding circuit. [8+8]
8. (a) Explain the immersion type of ultrasonic flaw detector.
(b) Explain how ultrasonic flaw detectors are used for automatic testing on trans-
verse waves. [8+8]

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Code No: RR411303 Set No. 3
IV B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, February 2007
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS
(Electronics & Control Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Write a technical note on the following:

(a) Frequency response of DC amplifier.
(b) Advantages and disadvantages of DC amplifier.
(c) Applications of DC amplifier. [5+5+6]
2. (a) Compare series and short voltage regulator circuits in all respects.
(b) Design a series voltage regulator with the following specifications Vo =20volts,
Vi n=22-30 volts, Il oad(max)=50mA. [10+6]
3. (a) Draw the basic electronic voltage stabilizer circuit and explain it.
(b) Define the terms regulation factor and stabilization ratio of a voltage regulator.
[8+8]
4. (a) List the advantages of thyristor as compared to BJT for switching applications.
(b) An SCR has a Vg -Ig characteristics given as Vg = 1.5 + 8 Ig . In a certain
application, the gate voltage consists of rectangular pulses of 12 V and of
duration 50microsec with the duty cycle 0.2. Find the value of Rg series
resistor in gate circuit to limit the peak power dissipation in the gate to 5
watts. And also calculate average power dissipation in the gate.
(c) Define the Nonrepetitive and Repetitive peak reverse and forward voltage
ratings of SCR. [6+6+4]
5. Explain the full wave thyristor phase-control circuit using its waveforms when the
load is resistive and derive the expressions for average load voltage, average load
current and RMS load voltage. [16]
6. Draw and explain the simple SCR series inverter circuit employing Class A type
commutation. Draw and explain the relevant waveforms. Explain its limitations.
[16]
7. Explain the SCR sequential flasher used for automobile turn signals. [16]
8. (a) Explain the ultrasonic flaw detector using shadow method.
(b) Explain how the ultrasonic waves are used for the study of structure of matter.
[8+8]

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Code No: RR411303 Set No. 4
IV B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, February 2007
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS
(Electronics & Control Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Draw a two stage (identical) direct coupled amplifier and explain its principle
of operation.
(b) What is drift? Explain. [10+6]

2. (a) Compare series and short voltage regulator circuits in all respects.
(b) Design a series voltage regulator with the following specifications Vo =20volts,
Vi n=22-30 volts, Il oad(max)=50mA. [10+6]

3. A 723 IC regulator circuit is to be designed to provide Vo adjustable from 15 to 20

V. Design the circuit, select a suitable input voltage and calculate the maximum
load current that can be supplied. [16]

4. (a) List the major applications of thyristors ?

(b) Explain the theory and operation of SCR using suitable figures.
(c) Draw the load-voltage waveforms for thyristor circuit with dc input. [5+5+6]

5. Explain the full wave thyristor phase-control circuit using its waveforms when the
load is resistive and derive the expressions for average load voltage, average load
current and RMS load voltage. [16]

6. Draw and explain the simple SCR series inverter circuit employing Class A type
commutation. Draw and explain the relevant waveforms. Explain its limitations.

[16]

7. List out different types of resistance welding processes and explain each one using
appropriate figures and also give their applications. [16]

8. (a) Explain the ultrasonic flaw detector using shadow method.

(b) Explain how the ultrasonic waves are used for the study of structure of matter.
[8+8]

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