North South University ETE 312: Lab Assignment Fall 2010 Report Due: 07 Dec, 2010 (All 5 labs)

) Lab Exam: 08 Dec, 2010

Lab 1: Introduction to PSIM

Goal: Introducing students to the PSIM environment Draw simple circuits using PSIM Schematics Identify parameters for circuit elements Demonstrate various plotting mechanisms

Introduction: PSIM is a simulation software specifically designed for power electronics and motor control. With fast simulation and friendly user interface, PSIM provides a powerful simulation environment to address various simulation needs. The PSIM package consists of three parts: PSIM schematic program, PSIM Simulator, and waveform display program Simview. PSIM provides an intuitive and easy-to-use graphic user interface for schematic editing. A circuit can be easily created and edited. Extensive on-line help is available for each component. To handle large systems, PSIM provides the subcircuit function which allows part of a circuit to be represented by a subcircuit block. For more information about PSIM, please visit: http://www.powersimtech.com/index.php?name=psim

Pre-Lab: Circuit 1.1: For the circuit given below, calculate i1, i2, v1 and v2.

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Experimental Equipment: Computer with PSIM software (Demo version is sufficient)

In-Lab Exercise: 1. Using PSIM, implement the electrical circuit shown in Circuit 1.1 above. 2. Configure Simulation Control with Time Step = 2e-005 and Total Time = 0.1 3. Plot the desired waveforms and check your answers with the pre-lab calculations. Take screen-shots of your plots so that you can include them in your report. 4. Replace the voltage source with a new voltage source that will provide the following input voltage:

Determine the type and parameters of the new voltage source. Include the following in your report: o schematic (showing values of all elements) o screenshot of the parameters window of the new voltage source o plots for i1, i2, v1 and v2

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5. Replace the voltage source with a new voltage source that will provide the following input voltage:

Determine the type and parameters of the new voltage source. Include the following in your report: o schematic (showing values of all elements) o screenshot of the parameters window of the new voltage source o plots for i1, i2, v1 and v2

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Lab 2: Diode Rectifiers

Goal: Introduction to basic diode rectifiers Simulation diode bridge converters

Pre-lab: Circuit 2.1: Consider the diode bridge rectifier circuit below

Assume, Vs= 120 V, f = 50 Hz, RL = 20

1. Ignore Ls, Rsand Cdfor this step.Use a graph paper to sketch the input voltage and input current in one plot. Sketch the output voltage and output current in another plot. Hint: The output voltage of the circuit is the voltage difference between the two output ports of the diode bridge rectifier. 2. Sketch the frequency spectrum of the source current 3. Calculate the total harmonic distortion (THD) of the source current. 4. Explain, in words, what would change when Ls= 1mH and Rs= 1m 5. Explain, in words, what would change when Cd = 1mF is included. Experimental Equipment: Computer with PSIM software (Demo version is sufficient)
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In-Lab Exercise: 1. Using PSIM, implement the electrical circuit shown in Circuit 2.1 above. Ignore Ls, Rsand Cdfor this step. 2. Plot the desired waveforms and check your answers with the pre-lab calculations/assumptions. Take screen-shots of your plots so that you can include them in your report. 3. Add additional blocks to yourcircuit to determine the frequency spectrum and THD of the source current. 4. Now, include Ls, R and Cd to the circuit. Re-plot the frequency spectrum and THD of the source current. Take screen-shots of your plots so that you can include them in your report.

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Lab 3: Thyristor Bridge Converter

Goal: Introduction to basic thyristor converter Simulation of thyristor bridge converters

Pre-lab: Circuit 3.1: Consider the thyristor bridge converter below. Vs = 240V, f = 50Hz, = 45o,

Assuming the ideal thyristor bridge properties, sketch two periods of the following waveforms: 1. Source voltage vs and source currentis in one plot. 2. Thyristor bridge voltage vd and output current id in one plot. Calculate the following values: 3. Is1 4. Is 5. DPF 6. PF 7. THD Circuit 3.2: Now, a source inductor (Ls = 1.4 mH) is added to the circuit to create a more accurate model of a utility supply.

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Given the addition of the source inductance, sketch two periods of the following waveforms (does not have to be exact, just illustrate the change): 8. Source voltage vs and source currentis in one plot. 9. Thyristor bridge voltage vd and output current id in one plot. Experimental Equipment: Computer with PSIM software (Demo version is sufficient)

In-Lab Exercise: 1. Using PSIM, implement the electrical circuit shown in Circuit 3.1 above. Ignore Lsfor this step. 2. Plot the desired waveforms and check your answers with the pre-lab calculations/assumptions. 3. Add additional blocks to your circuit to determine the frequency spectrum, rms value and THD of the source current. 4. Now, include Ls and implement the electrical circuit shown in Circuit 3.2. Plot the desired waveforms and check your answers with the pre-lab calculations/assumptions.

Circuit 3.3: Consider the more practical representation of the thyristor bridge converter given below. Ld = 9 mH,rd = 0, Ed = 145 V
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5. Now, include Ld = 9 mH,rd = 0, Ed = 145 V and implement the electrical circuit shown in Circuit 3.2. Plot the desired waveforms and check your answers with the pre-lab calculations/assumptions. You may use the following mock-up to set up your circuit:

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Lab 4: Buck Converter

Goal: Introduction to DC-DC converters Simulation of buck converter

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Pre-lab: Circuit 4.1: Consider the following buck converter setup. Vd = 250 V, fs = 20 kHz, Vo = 100 V, R = 50

1. Find a relationship between Vo and Vd in terms of d (duty cycle of the switch). 2. Design L and C such that the peak-to-peak ripple in iL is 5% and peak-to-peak ripple in vc is 0.1%. 3. Determine the voltage and current ratings of the switch and the diode. What types of switch and diode are appropriate for this application? Experimental Equipment: Computer with PSIM software (Demo version is sufficient)

In-Lab Exercise: 1. Design a control loop that can regulate Vo to 100 V. A reference circuit diagram is provided in Circuit 4.2 below. 2. Simulate the Buck converter system (power circuit + control circuit) and get the waveforms of Vd, vo and iL. 3. Show that the ripple on iL is 5% and the ripple on vc is 0.1%. Comment on any discrepancies.
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4. Determine the steady-state value of d. Compare with the calculated value in pre-lab and comment on any difference. 5. Apply step increases of 10%, 25% and 50% to the reference value for the output voltage and show the waveform of vo in each case from the old steady-state to the new steady state. Does the output voltage track the changes in the reference value?

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Lab 5: Boost Converter

Goal: Analyze DC-DC converters in more details Simulation of boost converter

Introduction: Please add material here

Pre-lab: Circuit 4.1: Consider the following boost converter setup. Vd = 100 V, fs = 20 kHz, Vo = 220 V, R = 1000

1. Find a relationship between Vo and Vd in terms of d (duty cycle of the switch). 2. Design L and C such that the peak-to-peak ripple in iL is 5% and peak-to-peak ripple in vc is 0.1%. 3. Determine the voltage and current ratings of the switch and the diode. What types of switch and diode are appropriate for this application? Experimental Equipment: Computer with PSIM software (Demo version is sufficient)

In-Lab Exercise: 1. Design a control loop that can regulate Vo to 220 V. 2. Simulate the Boost converter system (power circuit + control circuit) and get the waveforms of Vd, vo and iL. 3. Show that the ripple on iL is 5% and the ripple on vc is 0.1%. Comment on any discrepancies.
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4. Determine the steady-state value of d. Compare with the calculated value in pre-lab and comment on any difference. 5. Apply step increases of 10%, 25% and 50% to the reference value for the output voltage and show the waveform of vo in each case from the old steady-state to the new steady state. Does the output voltage track the changes in the reference value?

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