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EndsemMay 20242019 patternBE Electrical

Advanced Electric Drives & Control (AEDC) SPPU Endsem Question Paper May 2024

All 8 questions from this SPPU endsem paper, as printed. Read them here or open the PDF.

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Subject code
403149
Pattern
2019 pattern
Exam
Endsem
Session
May 2024
Max. marks
70
Time
2½ Hours
Semester
VIII
Paper code
[6263]-115

Printed for: B.E. (Electrical Engineering)

Instructions to the candidates

  1. Solve Q.1 or Q.2, Q.3 or Q.4, Q.5 or Q.6, Q.7 or Q.8.
  2. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
  3. Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.
  4. Assume suitable additional data, if necessary.
  5. Use of non-programmable calculator is allowed.

Questions

  1. Q1

    1. a)

      List braking methods for induction motor and explain regenerative braking.

      [4]
    2. b)

      What is difference between CSI and VSI drives?

      [6]
    3. c)

      Discuss VSI fed induction motor drive and write drawbacks of Inverter fed induction motor drives.

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·Nov 2024 ·Nov 2023

      [8]

  2. Q2

    1. a)

      What is electrical braking? Explain plugging for induction motor.

      Also asked:Nov 2024

      [4]
    2. b)

      Explain principle of vector control for induction motor.

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·May 2025 ·Nov 2024 ·Nov 2023

      [6]
    3. c)

      Explain regenerative braking and multi quadrant operation of Induction motor drives.

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·May 2025 ·Nov 2024

      [8]

  3. Q3

    1. a)

      With neat diagram explain motoring and regenerative braking of BLDC Motor.

      Also asked:May 2025 ·Nov 2023

      [8]
    2. b)

      Write advantages of vector control method and explain vector control of BLDC motor with necessary diagram.

      Also asked:Nov 2024 ·Nov 2023 ·May 2023

      [9]

  4. Q4

    1. a)

      With neat diagram explain close loop control of BLDC motor.

      Also asked:May 2023

      [8]
    2. b)

      Describe the construction and working of BLDC Motor and also draw speed-torque characteristics.

      Also asked:Nov 2024

      [9]

  5. Q5

    1. a)

      With the help of block diagram explain vector control of PM synchronous motor.

      Also asked:Nov 2024 ·Nov 2023

      [9]
    2. b)

      Draw construction and explain operating principle of PM synchronous motor. 2

      [9]

  6. Q6

    1. a)

      Write advantages of synchronous reluctance motor (SRM).

      [4]
    2. b)

      Compare BLDC motor with PMSM motor.

      Also asked:May 2023

      [6]
    3. c)

      Describe the construction and working of synchronous reluctance motor.

      Also asked:Nov 2024 ·Nov 2023

      [8]

  7. Q7

    1. a)

      Explain continuous motor duty with diagram.

      [3]
    2. b)

      Explain specific requirements and choice of drives for Sugar mills.

      [6]
    3. c)

      Explain requirements of motor drive for traction applications.

      Also asked:May 2025 ·May 2023

      [8]

  8. Q8

    1. a)

      Write a brief note on Thermal model for heating and cooling.

      [8]
    2. b)

      Explain various requirements and choice of drive for EV applications. Also explain basic operations of drive.   

      Also asked:May 2025 ·May 2023

      [9]