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EndsemNov 20242019 patternBE Electrical

Advanced Electric Drives & Control (AEDC) SPPU Endsem Question Paper Nov 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
Nov 2024
Max. marks
70
Time
2½ Hours
Semester
VIII
Paper code
[6354]-519

Printed for: B.E. (Electrical Engineering)

Instructions to the candidates

  1. Solve Q1 or Q2, Q3 or Q4, Q5 or Q6, Q7 or Q8.
  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-prograinmable calculator is allowed.

Questions

  1. Q1

    1. a)

      Compare VSI and CSI fed induction motor drive.

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·May 2024 ·Nov 2023

      [4]
    2. b)

      Explain Plugging braking of Induction motor. What precautions are to be taken during plugging operation of Induction motor?

      Also asked:Nov 2023

      [6]
    3. c)

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

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·May 2025 ·May 2024

      [8]

  2. Q2

    1. a)

      What is electrical braking? Explain difference between plugging and regenerative braking of induction motor.

      Also asked:May 2024

      [4]
    2. b)

      This part has equations that don’t show as text. Open the PDF to read it.

      [6]
    3. c)

      Explain the principle of vector control of Induction motor. 2

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

      [8]

  3. Q3

    1. a)

      Explain with necessary diagram vector control of BLDC motor.

      Also asked:May 2024 ·Nov 2023 ·May 2023

      [9]
    2. b)

      Explain closed loop control of BLDC drive. Also judge the suitability of this motor for EV application.

      Also asked:Nov 2023

      [9]

  4. Q4

    1. a)

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

      Also asked:May 2024

      [9]
    2. b)

      Describe with necessary diagram vector control of BLDC motor. State the advantages of vector control.

      Also asked:May 2024 ·Nov 2023 ·May 2023

      [9]

  5. Q5

    1. a)

      Draw construction of synchronous reluctance motor and explain its operation.

      Also asked:May 2024 ·Nov 2023

      [8]
    2. b)

      Draw neat diagram and explain vector control of PM synchronous motor.

      Also asked:May 2024 ·Nov 2023

      [8]

  6. Q6

    1. a)

      Explain different topologies of rotor construction used in PMSM. Also state application of each.

      Also asked:May 2025 ·Nov 2023 ·May 2023

      [8]
    2. b)

      Explain application of synchronous reluctance motor in EV.

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·May 2025 ·May 2023

      [8]

  7. Q7

    1. a)

      Explain requirement and choice of drives for steel rolling mills. Why four quadrant operations are needed in rolling mill drives?

      Also asked:Nov 2023

      [10]
    2. b)

      How drives are selected for Traction system.

      [8]

  8. Q8

    1. a)

      Write short note on any two : i) Classes of motor duty. ii) Requirements of drive for Solar and battery powered application. iii) Requirements of drive for Machine tools.

      Also asked:May 2025 ·Nov 2023

      [10]
    2. b)

      This part has equations that don’t show as text. Open the PDF to read it.

      [8]