Module1: Introduction: Sources of energy, steam, hydro and nuclear power generation, general structure of electrical power systems. (Hours:1)

Module2: DC Networks: Kirchoff’s laws, node voltage and mesh current methods, delta-star and star-delta conversions, superposition principle, Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorems, Maximum Power Transfer Theorem. (Hours:6)


Module3: Single phase AC circuits: Single phase emf generation, average and effective values of sinusoids, solution of R, L, C series circuits, j operators, solution of parallel and series-parallel circuits, series -parallel resonance. (Hours:6)

Module4: Three-phase AC circuits: Three phase emf generation, delta and star connections, line and phase quantities, solution of the three phase circuits with balanced voltage and balanced load conditions, phasor diagram, measurement of power in three phase circuits, three phase four wire circuits. (Hours:3)


Module5: Magnetic circuits: Review of fundamental laws of electromagnetic induction, transformer and rotational emfs, Solution of magnetic circuits. (Hours:3)

Module6: DC machine: Construction, principles of emf generation, equivalent circuit, torque, speed and efficiency calculation, speed control of DC motors. (Hours:6)


Module7: Single Phase Transformer: Construction, emf equation, phasor diagrams at no load and full load, equivalent circuit, voltage regulation and efficiency. (Hours:6)

Module8: Induction Motor: Introduction to three-phase induction motor, construction, principle of rotating magnetic field, equivalent circuit, concept of slip, torque speed relation. (Hours:4)


Module9: Measuring Instruments: Introduction to basic instruments, voltmeter, ammeter and wattmeter, principle of analog measurements. (Hours:3)

To develop cognizance of fundamental electrical quantities and the salient features of passive elements in the context of both direct and alternating current circuits.

To introduce different circuit analysis techniques about electrical networks subjected to both direct and alternating sources, and to provide exposure to the basic concepts of electromagnetism and introduce the analysis of simple magnetic circuits.

To develop a basic electrical circuit-oriented understanding of the different types of electrical machines and pertaining analysis thereof.

To provide a brief description of the working principle of the electrical measuring instruments.

At the end of course, students will be able to:
CO1. Analyze and solve DC network problems.
CO2. Apply the concept of phasor to analyze and solve AC network problems.
CO3. Understand the concept of complex quantities: Voltage, Current, Power and their interrelations.
CO4. Analyze and solve magnetic circuits and flux flow problems.
CO5. Understand electrical equivalent model, power flow principles, efficiency of DC and AC machines and their applications.
CO6. Identify suitable measuring instrument for applications.

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