4th Sem - Electrical Engg
4th Sem - Electrical Engg
Syllabus
of
Revised 2022
4th Semester
Sl.No Category of course Code Course Title Credits Marks Contact Hours
No per Week
L P
1 Program Core EEPC202 Power Electronics 3 100 3 0
Course Converters and
Application
2 Program Core EEPC204 Power Electronics 1 100 0 2
Course Converters and
Application
Laboratory
3 Program Core EEPC206 Electric Power 3 100 3 0
Course Transmission and
Distribution
4 Program Core EEPC208 Electric Power 1 100 0 2
Course Transmission and
Distribution
Laboratory
5 Program Core EEPC210 Induction, 3 100 3 0
Course Synchronous and
Special Electrical
Machines
6 Program Core EEPC212 Induction, 1 100 0 2
Course Synchronous and
Special Electrical
Machines Laboratory
7 Program Core EEPC214 Renewable Energy 3 100 3 0
Course Power Plants
8 Program Core EEPC216 Renewable Energy 1 100 0 2
Course Power Plants
Laboratory
9 Program Elective EEPE202 Switchgear and 3 100 3 0
course I protection
10 Program Elective EEPE204 Switchgear and 1 100 0 2
course I Lab Protection Laboratory
11 Project PR202 Minor Project 1 100 0 2
TOTAL 21 1100 15 12
Total contact hrs./ week =27
• Student contact hrs./ week =27
• Theory and practical periods of 60 minutes each
• Abbreviation: L: Lecture class; P: Practical class
• For Theoretical subjects: Internal Assessment (40 Marks): Mid semester class test: 20 Marks; Quizzes, viva-
voce, Assignment: 10 Marks; Attendance: 10; External Assessment: 60 Marks.
• For Practical/ Sessional Subjects: Internal Assessment-60 Marks [Continuous Evaluation:50; Class
Attendance:10]; End Semester Assessment-40 Marks [Assignment on the day of Viva-voce and Practical
Report submission:20; Viva-voce:20]
• To make the students more familiar with software, effort should be made to prepare laboratory report (like
graph; data table etc.) in soft format in addition with traditional hard copy wherever possible.
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Course Code : EEPC202
Course Title : Power Electronics Converters and Applications
Number of Credits : 3 (L:3,T:0,P:0)
Prerequisites : NIL
Course Category : PC
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to help the student to attain the following industry identified competency through
various teaching learning experiences:
• Maintain the proper functioning of power electronic devices.
Course Contents:
Total 45
References:
1. Soumitra Kumar Mandal, Power Electronics McGraw Hill Education (India) Private Limited, ISBN-
13:978-93-3290-114-8
2. Ramamoorty M., An Introduction to Thyristors and their applications, East-West Press Pvt. Ltd., New
Delhi, ISBN:8185336679.
3. Sugandhi, Rajendra Kumar and Sugandhi, Krishna Kumar, Thyristors: Theory and Applications,
NewAgeInternational(P)ltd.Publishers,NewDelhi,ISBN:978-0-85226-852-0.
4.Bhattacharya, S.K., Fundamentals of Power Electronics, Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd. Noida.
ISBN:978-8125918530.
5.Jain&Alok, Power Electronics and its Applications, Penram International Publishing(India) Pvt.
Ltd, Mumbai, ISBN:978-8187972228.
6. Rashid Muhammad, Power Electronics Circuits Devices and Applications, Pearson Education
India, Noida, ISBN:978-0133125900.
7. Singh M.D. and Khanchandani K.B.,Power Electronics, Tata McGrawHill Publishing Co.Ltd, New
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Delhi, 2008 ISBN:9780070583894.
8. Zbar,PaulB.,IndustrialElectronics:AText–LabManual,McGrawHillPublishingCo.Ltd.,New
Delhi, ISBN: 978-0070728226.
9. Grafham D.R.,SCR Manual, General ElectricCo.,ISBN:978-0137967711.
10.Agrawal; Power Electronic Systems: Theory & Design; Pearson
11.Bimal K. Bose; Modern Power Electronics and AC Drives; Pearson
12.Asghar, Power Electronics; PHI Learning
Course Outcomes
The theory and relevant soft skills associated with this course are to be taught and implemented, so that the student
demonstrates the following industry-oriented COs associated with the above-mentioned competency:
a) Select power electronic devices for specific applications.
b) Know turn-on and turn-off circuits of Thyristors.
c) Understand the switching circuits and their applications.
d) Understand working and performance characteristics of phase-controlled rectifiers, cycloconverter and
inverters.
e) Understand working and performance characteristics of chopper.
f) Apply different types of converters for industrial applications.
g) Understand the basic operation of different power supply.
B 3,4
C 5,6
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Course Code : EEPC204
Course Title : Power Electronics Converters and Applications
LABORATORY
Number of Credits : 1 (L:0,T:0,P:2)
Prerequisites : NIL
Course Category : PC
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to help the student to attain the following industry identified competency through
various teaching learning experiences:
• Maintain the proper functioning of power electronic devices.
Practicals (at least EIGHT are to be performed)
1. Test the proper functioning of power electronic switches – SCR, IGBT, SCS, MOSFET and TRIAC.
2. Test the proper functioning of DIAC to determine the break over voltage and it’s V-I characteristics.
3. Test the proper functioning of TRIAC and plot it’s V-I characteristics.
4. Perform the test of SCR to draw the V-I characteristics and obtain latching and holding current from the
characteristics.
5. Test the variation of R in R triggering circuit and variation of C in RC triggering circuits on firing angle of SCR.
6.Test the effect of variation of R, C in UJT triggering technique.
7.Perform the operation of Class–A, B,C turn off circuits.
8. Use CRO to observe the output waveform of halfwave-controlled rectifier with resistive load and determine the
load voltage.
9. Use CRO to observe the output waveform of Full-wave-controlled rectifier with R load, R-L load, freewheeling diode
and determine the load voltage.
10. Determine the firing angle using DIAC and TRIAC phase-controlled circuit on output power under different loads
such as lamp, motor or heater
11. Simulate above firing angle control on SCILAB software
12.Perform speed control of DC series / DC separately excited motor using SCR.
13. Perform speed control of 3-phase Induction motor using PWM inverter. Interpret speed-torque characteristics.
Use variable voltage variable frequency drive.
14. Speed control of dc series motor using chopper control.
15. Test the performance of given UPS.
16. Study on SMPS.
Course outcomes:
The practical experiences and relevant soft skills associated with this course are to be taught and implemented, so
that the student demonstrates the following industry-oriented Cos associated with the above-mentioned
competency:
a) Perform the testing of power electronic devices for specific applications.
b) Apply different turn-on and turn-off circuits of Thyristors.
c) Maintain phase-controlled rectifiers.
d) Apply converters for industrial control circuits.
e) Understanding of performance of different power supply.
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E X A M I N A T I O N S C H E M E (SESSIONAL)
1. Continuous Internal Assessment of 60 marks is to be carried out by the teachers throughout the fourth Semester.
Distribution of marks: Continuous evaluation:50 Marks; Class Attendance: 10 Marks
2. External Assessment (end Semester examination) of 40 marks shall be held at the end of the fourth Semester on
the entire syllabus. Assignment on the day of Viva-voce and practical report submission:20; Viva-voce:20
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to help the student to attain the following industry identified competency through
various teaching learning experiences –
• Maintain the proper functioning of the electrical transmission and distribution systems.
Contents (Theory): Hrs./Unit
1.1. Single line diagrams with components of the electric supply transmission and
distribution systems.
1.2. Classification of transmission and distribution lines: Primary and secondary
transmission; Primary and secondary distribution; standard voltage level used in
India.
1.3. Classification of transmission lines: based on type of voltage, voltage level, length
and others Characteristics of high voltage for power transmission.
1.4. Kelvin’s laws for the economic choice of conductor size – related numerical
problem.
Unit : 2 Transmission Line Parameters and Performance 08
2.1 Line Parameters: Concepts of R, L and C of line parameters and types of lines.
Performance of short line: Efficiency, regulation and its derivation, effect of power
factor Ferranti Effect (Related Numerical Problems).
2.2 Performance of medium line: representation, nominal ‘T’, nominal ‘π’ and end
condenser methods (Related Numerical Problems).
2.3 Representation of long transmission line.
2.3.1. Surge impedance.
2.4 Transposition of conductors and its necessity.
2.5 Skin effect and proximity effect.
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Unit: 3 Extra High Voltage Transmission 08
3.1 Extra High Voltage AC (EHVAC) transmission line: Necessity, advantages,
limitations and applications and lines in India. Corona effect.
3.2 High Voltage DC (HVDC) Transmission Line: Necessity, components, advantages,
limitations and applications. Layout of monopolar, bi-Polar and homo-polar
transmission lines. HVDC lines in India.
3.3 Features of EHVAC and HVDC transmission line.
3.4 Flexible AC Transmission line: Features, Types of FACTS controller.
3.5 New trends in wireless transmission of electrical power.
Total 45
References:
1. Mehta, V.K., Principles of Power System, S. Chand and Co. New Delhi, ISBN: 9788121924962
2. Theraja, B.L.; Theraja, A.K., A Textbook of Electrical Technology Vol. III, S.Chand and Co. New Delhi,
ISBN : 9788121924900
3. Gupta, A Course in Power Systems, S.K. Kataria and sons, New Delhi, ISBN: 9788188458523
4. Uppal,S.L., A Course in Electrical Power, S.K.Khanna Publisher New Delhi, ISBN : 978817409238
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5. Soni;Gupta; Bhatnagar, A Course in Electrical Power, Dhanpat Rai and Sons New Delhi, ISBN:
9788177000207
6. Ingole; Power Transmission and Distribution, 1e; Pearson
7. Sivanagaraju; Electric Power Transmission and Distribution; Pearson.
8. Singh; Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution; 2 nd Edition; PHI Learning.
Course Outcomes
The theory and relevant soft skills associated with this course are to be taught and implemented, so that the student
demonstrates the following industry-oriented COs associated with the above-mentioned competency:
a) Draw and explain single line diagrams of transmission and distribution systems.
b) List and identify transmission line parameters and calculate its performance.
c) Compare and explain the EHVAC and HVDC transmission systems.
d) Explain distribution systems with distribution substation.
e) List and explain different components of transmission and distribution Line.
B 3,4
C 5
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to help the student to attain the following industry identified competency through
various teaching learning experiences:
• Maintain the proper functioning of the electrical transmission and distribution systems.
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Practicals
Course Outcomes
The theory, practical experiences and relevant soft skills associated with the course are to be taught and
implementatecd so that the student demonstrates the following industry oriented Cos associated with the above
mentioned competency:
a) Interpret the normal operation of the electric transmission and distribution systems.
b) Demonstrate the functioning of the medium and high voltage transmission system.
c) Identify the components of the extra high voltage transmission system.
d) Illustrate the functioning of the low voltage AC distribution system.
e) Demonstrate the components of the transmission and distribution lines.
E X A M I N A T I O N S C H E M E (SESSIONAL)
1. Continuous Internal Assessment of 60 marks is to be carried out by the teachers throughout the fourth
Semester. Distribution of marks: Continuous evaluation:50 Marks; Class Attendance: 10 Marks
2. External Assessment (end Semester examination) of 40 marks shall be held at the end of the fourth Semester
on the entire syllabus. Assignment on the day of Viva-voce and practical report submission:20; Viva-voce:20
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Course Code : EEPC210
Course Title : INDUCTION, SYNCHRONOUS AND SPECIAL ELECTRICAL MACHINES
Number of Credits : 3 (L: 3, T: 0, P:0)
Prerequisites : NIL
Course Category : PC
Course objectives:
The aim of this course is to help the student to attain the following industry identified competency through
various teaching learning experiences:
• Maintain Induction, Synchronous and FHP Machines used in different applications.
1.1 Working principle: production of rotating magnetic field, Synchronous speed, rotor
speed and slip.
1.2 Constructional details of 3 phase induction motors: Squirrel cage induction motor and
Slip ring induction motor.
1.3 Rotor quantities: frequency, induced emf, power factor at starting and running
condition. (Numerical)
1.4 Derivation of torque equation; Characteristics of torque vs. slip ( or speed), Torques:
starting, full load and maximum with relations among them. (related numerical). Effect of
change in rotor circuit resistance and supply voltage on Torque-Slip characteristics.
1.5 Induction motor as a generalized transformer with phasor diagram and equivalent
circuit. Four quadrant operation.
1.6 Power flow diagram, Losses, Efficiency. (related numerical)
1.7 Starters: need and types; DOL, stator resistance, auto transformer, star delta, rotor
resistance and soft starters.
1.8 Speed control methods: stator voltage, pole changing, rotor resistance and Variable
Voltage Variable Frequency (VVVF) speed control.
1.9 Braking ; Plugging, Rheostatic, Regenerative methods.
1.10 Cogging & Crawling (simple idea) and remadial measures.
1.11 Concept of double cage rotor & deep-bar rotor.
1.12 Motor selection for different applications as per the load torque – speed
requirements.
1.13 Maintenance of three phase induction motor.
2.1 Double field revolving theory, principle of making these motors self-starting.
2.2 Construction and working: Resistance start induction run, capacitor start induction
run, capacitor start capacitor run, shaded pole, repulsion type, series motor, universal
motor, and hysteresis motor.
2.3 Torque-speed characteristics for all of the above motors.
2.4 Motor selection for different applications as per the load torque-speed requirements.
2.5 Maintenance of single- phase induction motor.
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Unit: 3 Three phase Alternators 15
Total 45
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References:
1. P.S. Bimbhra, Electric Machines, Khanna Book Publishing Co., New Delhi (ISBN:9789386173294)
2. Mittle, V.N. and Mittle, Arvind., Basic Electrical Engineering, McGraw Hill Education New Delhi, ISBN
:9780070593572
3. Kothari, D. P. and Nagrath, I. J., Electrical Machines, McGraw Hill Education. New Delhi, ISBN:97800706996704.
4. Bhattacharya, S. K., Electrical Machines, McGraw Hill Education, New Delhi, ISBN:97893329028555.
5. Theraja, B.L., Electrical Technology Vol-II (AC and DC machines), S. Chand and Co. Ltd., New Delhi,
ISBN: 9788121924375 6.
6. Sen, S. K., Special Purpose Electrical Machines, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, ISBN: 97881740915297.
7. Janardanan E. G, Special Electrical Machines, Prentice Hall India, New Delhi ISBN: 97881203488068.
10. Ashfaq Husain & Haroon Ashfaq, Electric Machines, Dhanpat Rai & Co., New Delhi ISBN: 978-81-7700-166-2
Course Outcomes:
The theory and relevant soft skills associated with the course are to be taught and implemented so that the student
demonstrates the following industry-oriented Cos associated with the above-mentioned competency:
1. Understand the construction and working principle, explain the characteristics of three phase
induction motor and select various types of three phase induction motor for different
applications.
2. Understand the construction and working principle, explain the characteristics of different types of
single-phase induction motor and select various types of single-phase induction motor for
different applications.
3. Understand the construction and working principle, explain the characteristics of three phase
alternator and their applications.
4. Understand the construction and working principle, explain the characteristics of three phase
synchronous motor and their applications.
5. Understand the construction and working principle, explain the characteristics of different types of
FHP motor and select various types of FHP motors in different applications.
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Internal Assessment (40 Marks)
Mid Semester Class Test:20 Marks Quizzes, viva voce, Assignment: 10 Marks Attendance: 10 marks
External Assessment (End Semester Examination:60 Marks)
GROUP UNIT
A 1,2
B 3
C 4,5
Course Objective:
The aim of this course is to help the student to attain the following industry identified competency through various
teaching learning experiences:
Maintain Induction, Synchronous and FHP Machines used in different applications.
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10. Conduct the test on load or no load to plot the ‘V’ curves and inverted ‘V’ curves (at no-load) of 3-phase
synchronous motor.
11. Dismantling and reassembling of single phase motors used for ceiling fans, universal motor for mixer.
12. Control the speed and reverse the direction of stepper motor.
13. Control the speed and reverse the direction of the AC servo motor.
14. Control the speed and reverse the direction of the DC servo motor.
Course outcomes:
The practical experiences and relevant soft skills associated with this course are to be taught and implemented, so
that the student demonstrates the following industry oriented COs associated with the above mentioned
competency:
a) Verify the performances of three phase induction motor experimentally and maintain it used in different
applications.
b) Verify the performances of single-phase induction motor experimentally and maintain it used in different
applications.
c) Verify the performances of three phase alternator experimentally and maintain it used in different applications.
d) Verify the performances of three phase synchronous motor experimentally and maintain it used in different
applications.
e) Maintain FHP motors used in different applications.
E X A M I N A T I O N S C H E M E (SESSIONAL)
1. Continuous Internal Assessment of 60 marks is to be carried out by the teachers throughout the fourth Semester.
Distribution of marks: Continuous evaluation:50 Marks; Class Attendance: 10 Marks
2. External Assessment (end Semester examination) of 40 marks shall be held at the end of the fourth Semester on
the entire syllabus. Assignment on the day of Viva-voce and practical report submission:20; Viva-voce:20
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Course Code : EEPC214
Course Title : Renewable Energy Power Plants
Number of Credits : 3 (L: 3, T: 0, P:0)
Prerequisites : NIL
Course Category : PC
Course objectives: The aim of this course is to help the student to attain the following industry identified
competency through various teaching learning experiences:
Maintain the efficient operation of various types of renewable energy power plants.
Course contents:
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Unit 3 Wind Energy and Wind Power Plants 14
3.1Wind Map of India: Wind power density in watts per square meter.
3.2. Lift and drag principle; long path theory.
3.3. Energy estimation of wind, power coefficient (Cp); lift coefficient (CL),drag
coefficient(CD );tip speed ratio.
3.2. Types of wind turbines
3.2.1. Horizontal axis small wind turbine: direct drive type,geared type,
components and working.
3.2.2. Vertical axis small wind turbine: direct drive type,geared type,
components and working.
3.3. Wind energy conversion system (WECS):
3.3.1. Constant Speed Electric Generators: Squirrel Cage Induction Generators
(SCIG), Wound Rotor Induction Generator (WRIG).
3.3.2. Variable Speed Electric Generators: Doubly-fed induction generator
(DFIG), wound rotor synchronous generator (WRSG), permanent magnet
synchronous generator (PMSG).
3.4 Geared type wind power plants: Components, Layout and Working
principle.
3.5 Direct drive type wind power plants: Components, Layout and
Working principle.
Total 45
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References:
1. Deambi, Suneel: From Sunlight to Electricity: a practical handbook on solar photovoltaic application;
TERI, New Delhi ISBN:9788179935736.
2. David M. Buchla, Thomas E. Kissell, Thomas L. Floyd - Renewable Energy Systems, Pearson Education
New Delhi, ISBN: 9789332586826
3. Rachel, Sthuthi; Earnest, Joshua – Wind Power Technologies, PHI Learning, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-
88028-49- 3; E-book 978-93-88028-50-9
4. Khoiyangbam, R S Navindu; Gupta and Sushil Kumar; Biogas Technology: Towards Sustainable
Development; TERI, New Delhi; ISBN: 9788179934043
5. Gipe, Paul: Wind Energy Basics, Chelsea Green Publishing Co; ISBN: 978-1603580304
6. Wizelius, Tore &Earnest, Joshua -PHI Learning, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-8120351660
7. Kothari, D.P. et al: Renewable Energy Sources and Emerging Technologies, PHI Learning, New Delhi, ISBN:
-978-81-203-4470-9
8. Bhadra, S.N., Kastha, D., Banerjee, S, Wind Electrical Systems installation; Oxford University Press, New
Delhi, ISBN: 9780195670936.
9. O.P. Gupta, Energy Technology, Khanna Publishing House, New Delhi (ISBN: 978-9386173-683)
10. B H Khan, Non-Conventional Energy Resources; McGraw Hill Education PVT Ltd.
11. Shobh Nath Singh; Non-Conventional Energy Resources; Pearson
Course outcomes:
The theory and relevant soft skills associated with this course are to be taught and implemented, so that
the student demonstrates the following industry oriented COs associated with the above mentioned
competency:
1. Classify non-conventional energy resources and their features.
2. Define the terms related to solar geometry and explain the working principle of solar PV and CS power
plants.
3. Define the terms related to wind turbine and explain the working of wind power plants along with
constant & variable speed generators used there.
4. Classify hydro power plants and hydro turbines used for the plant. Explain the energy conversion method
in hydro power plant.
5. Explain the layout & working of different types of biomass-based power plants.
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Course Code : EEPC216
Course Title : Renewable Energy Power Plants Laboratory
Number of Credits : 1 (L: 0, T: 0, P:2)
Prerequisites : NIL
Course Category : PC
Course objectives:
The aim of this course is to help the student to attain the following industry identified competency through
various teaching learning experiences:
1. Identify the parts of various renewable energy power plants
2. Maintain the efficient operation of various renewable energy power plants.
1. Perform experiment to measure solar radiation using Pyranometer on tilted surface at different angles of
inclination and plot radiation vs. time characteristics for certain duration.
2. Perform experiment to plot I-V characteristics of photovoltaic cell module and find out the solar cell
parameters (O.C. voltage, Short circuit current, Voltage-current-power at Maximum Power point, Fill factor,
Efficiency).
3. Study different parts of a solar flat plate collector/ solar concentrating collector.
4. Perform experiment to measure thermal performance of a solar water heating system.
5. Perform experiment to measure thermal performance of a solar cooker with varying reflector.
6. Identify & study different components of solar street lighting system for AC supply.
7. Identify & study the specified components of a 1 KW Small Wind Turbine (SWT) system.
8. Identify & study the specified components of water turbine using cut section model.
9. Set up the solar PV plant to produce electricity.
10. Set up the wind power plant of with a Small Wind Turbine to produce electricity.
11. Set up the Biogas power plant to produce electricity.
12. Integrate electrical power from solar PV plant, wind power plant and biogas power plant and apply to
Microgrid system.
13. Study on assembling and dismantling of CSP plant using parabolic trough / parabolic dish.
14. Study on assembling of vertical axis / horizontal axis small wind turbine to produce electric power.
15. Study on assembling of a micro hydro power plant.
16. Study on assembling of a small biogas plant to generate electric power.
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Course outcomes:
The theory, practical experiences and relevant soft skills associated with this course are to be taught and
implemented, so that the student demonstrates the following industry oriented COs associated with the
above mentioned competency:
1. Identify different components of solar PV and CS power plant and construct solar PV and CS power plant.
2. Identify different components of wind power plant and construct a small wind power plant.
3. Identify different components of micro hydro power plant and construct micro hydro power plant.
4. Identify different components of biomass based power plant and construct a biogas plant.
5. Integrate the power from different sources of renewable energy power plant and supply through
Microgrid system.
E X A M I N A T I O N S C H E M E (SESSIONAL)
1. Continuous Internal Assessment of 60 marks is to be carried out by the teachers throughout the fourth
Semester. Distribution of marks: Continuous evaluation:50 Marks; Class Attendance: 10 Marks
2. External Assessment (end Semester examination) of 40 marks shall be held at the end of the fourth Semester
on the entire syllabus. Assignment on the day of Viva-voce and practical report submission:20; Viva-voce:20
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to help the student to attain the following industry identified competency through
various teaching learning experiences:
• Maintainswitchgearandprotectionschemesusedinelectricalpowersystems.
Unit : 1 Fundamental: 5
1.1Necessity & functions of protective system.
1.2 Normal & abnormal conditions.
1.3 Types of faults & their causes.
1.4 Symmetrical and Asymmetrical fault- concept of positive, negative and zero
sequence.
1.5. Use of current limiting reactors & their arrangements.
1.5.1 Short circuit fault calculations in lines fed by generators through transformers.
1.5.2 Short- circuit KVA calculations for symmetrical faults – Numerical problems.
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Unit : 2 Circuit interrupting devices: 12
2.1 Basic fuse terminology: fuse element, rated current, fusing current, fusing factor,
prospective current, cut-off current, arcing time, rupturing capacity, total operating
time. Fuse Characteristics
2.1.1 HRC fuses – construction, types, working, characteristics, selection and
applications
2.2 Isolators- vertical break, horizontal break & pantograph type
2.3 Arc formation process, methods of arc extinction (High resistance and Low
resistance), Arc voltage, Recovery voltage, Re-striking voltage, RRRV.
2.4 Circuit breakers- Concept, Classification, Working principle, Construction,
Specification & Applications of:
2.4.1 E.H.V/H.V – Minimum oil circuit breakers (M.O.C.B.), Air Blast Circuit Breaker
(A.B.C.B),Sulphur Hexafluoride circuit breaker (SF6). Vacuum circuit breaker.
2.4.2 L.V.- Air circuit breakers (ACB), miniature circuit breakers (M C B), Moulded case
circuit breakers (M C C B), Earth leakage circuit breaker ( E L C B or R C CB ),
Comparison of fuse & MCCB
2.5 Selection of MCCB for motor.
2.6 Selection and rating of HT and LT circuit breakers – breaking capacity, making
capacity, rated operating duty, rated voltage.
2.7 Elementary idea of Auto-reclosing.
2.8 Concept of Gas insulated switchgear.
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Unit: 4 Equipment Protection: 10
4.1 Protection of Alternators– Types of faults; Percentage differential stator
protection, brief idea of: - rotor protection due to loss of excitation, protection against
rotor overheating because of unbalance in load, overspeed protection, protection
against motoring and field suppression.
4.2 Transformer protection – Types of faults; Percentage biased differential
protection – numerical problems, Buchholz Relay: Construction, Operation, merit and
demerits, rate of rise of pressure relay, WTI and OTI; over-fluxing protection, O/C
protection, Earth fault protection and restricted earth fault protection scheme.
4.3 Protection of Motor: Abnormalities & faults. Short circuit protection, Overload
protection, Single phase preventer.
4.4 Protection of Busbar & transmission line
4.4.1 Bus bar protection: Differential and Fault bus protection.
4.4.2 Transmission line protection: Over current protection (Time graded, current
graded), Distance and Pilot wire protection.
Total 45
References:
1. MehtaV K; Rohit Mehta, Principles of Power System – S. Chand & Company Ltd., New Delhi.ISBN-13- 978-
8121924962; ISBN:10- 9788121924962
2. Rao. SunilS, Switchgear and Protection, KhannaPublishers, NewDelhi, ISBN:978-81-7409- 232-3.
3. Singh, R. P., Switchgear and Power System Protection, PHI Learning, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-81-203-3660-5.
4. Gupta. J. B. Switchgear and Protection, S. K. Kataria and Sons, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-5014- 372-8.
5. Bhavesh R. Bhalja, R. P. Maheshwari,Nilesh G Chothani ; Protection and Switchgear (Second edition) Oxford
University Press; New Delhi; ISBN: 13: 978-0-19-947067-9
6. C L Wadhwa; Electrical Power System (Seventh Edition); New Age International Publishers; New Delhi; ISBN: 978-
93-86070-19-7
7. Ram,Badri;VishwakarmaD.N.,PowerSystemProtectionandSwitchgear,McGraw-Hill,New Delhi. ISBN :
9780071077743
8. Ingole Arun; Switchgear and Protection; Pearson
Course Outcomes
The theory and relevant softs kills associated with this course are to be taught and implemented, so that
the student demonstrates the following industry oriented Cos associated with the above mentioned
competency:
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1. Identify various types of faults in power system and apply the knowledge to calculate the fault current.
2. Understand the construction and working of various types of current interrupting devices and apply suitably for
different applications.
3. Understand construction and working of various types of protective relays and their applications.
4. Know about the protection systems of alternators, transformers. Busbars, Motors.
5. Understand different protection schemes for power system against over voltages.
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Course Code : EEPE204
Course Title : SWITCHGEAR AND PROTECTION LABORATORY
Number of Credits : 1 (L: 0, T: 0, P:2)
Prerequisites : NIL
Course Category : PE
Course objectives:
The aim of this course is to help the student to attain the following industry identified
competency through various teaching learning experiences:
• Maintainswitchgearandprotectionschemesusedinelectricalpowersystems.
Course contents
List of Practical:(at least EIGHT are to be done)
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Course outcomes:
The practical experiences and relevant soft skills associated with this course are to be taught
and implemented, so that the student demonstrates the following industry-oriented Cos
associated with the above-mentioned competency:
a) Select suitable switchgears for different applications.
b) Test the performance of different protective relays.
c) Maintain protection systems of alternators and transformers.
d) Apply the knowledge of different protection schemes through simulation.
e) Select suitable arrester against lightning.
E X A M I N A T I O N S C H E M E (SESSIONAL)
1. Continuous Internal Assessment of 60 marks is to be carried out by the teachers throughout
the fourth Semester. Distribution of marks: Continuous evaluation:50 Marks; Class
Attendance: 10 Marks
2. External Assessment (end Semester examination) of 40 marks shall be held at the end of the
fourth Semester on the entire syllabus. Assignment on the day of Viva-voce and practical
report submission:20; Viva-voce:20
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Course Code : PR 202
Course Title : Minor Project
Number of Credits : 1 (L: 0, T: 0, P:2)
Prerequisites : Knowledge of subjects up to 3rdSemester of Electrical
Engineering.
Course Category : PR
Course Objective:
Theaimofthiscourseistohelpthestudenttoattainthefollowingindustryidentifiedcompetency through
various teaching learning experiences:
• Design and development of small electrical and electronics device/equipment.
Project group:
1. Formation of project group: Maximum 6 students per batch.
2. Each project group should select work by consulting the guide.
Activity:
1. a) Study of IC 555 and develop different multivibrator circuits using IC 555 and IC741.
b) Design of single-phase transformer of different voltage ratio and different rating upto 1KVA
AND
References:
1. A K Sawhney; A course in Electrical Machine Design; Dhanpat Rai & Co.
2. Raina Bhattacharya; Electrical Design, Estimating and Costing; New Age International
Publishers
3. V. Rajini and V.S. Nagarajan; Electrical Machine Design; Pearson
4. Bhattacharya Chatterji; Projects in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation and computer
Engineering.
Course outcome:
i. Develop proper planning to achieve the project goal.
ii. Collect relevant information and resources.
iii. Identify and apply proper techniques.
iv. Analyse the performance of project output.
v. Organize the Written documentation of the project work
E X A M I N A T I O N S C H E M E (SESSIONAL)
1. Continuous Internal Assessment of 60 marks is to be carried out by the teachers throughout the
fourth Semester. Distribution of marks: Continuous evaluation:50 Marks; Class Attendance: 10
Marks
2. External Assessment (end Semester examination) of 40 marks shall be held at the end of the fourth
Semester on the entire syllabus. Execution of project work on the day of Viva-voce and report
submission:20; Viva-voce:20.
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