Electrical Technology (Theory)

Paper Code: 
CPHY 112
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:

This course will enable the students to

This course aims to develop the fundamental knowledge of electrical technology by learning various topics viz. DC circuits, Electromagnetism, AC fundamental, Transformers, DC Machines. Students develop ability to deal with electrical circuits and appliances.

                                              

Course Outcomes (COs):

 

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

CPHY 112

Electrical Technology

(Theory)

 

The students will be able to –

 

CO8: analyze AC and DC circuits and evaluate schematics of power efficient electrical circuits by using different circuital theorems.

 

CO9: Analyze the response of series and parallel circuits and Phase or diagram.

 

CO10: gain the knowledge about transformers and electric motors. The knowledge would include interfacing aspects and consumer defined control of speed and power.

 

CO11: develop capability of designing A.C. and D.C. electric circuits for specific purposes and study the same and put to application.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration, problem solving in tutorials.

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation.

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems , Assignments, Presentations

 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
I
Open and short circuits, Kirchhoff’s laws, DC Networks: Node Voltage and Mesh Current Analysis; Source Conversion. Network Theorems: Superposition Theorem, Thevenin’s Theorem, Norton’s Theorem, Maximum power Transform.
 
12.00
Unit II: 
II

Single Phase AC Circuits:, EMF Equation, Average, RMS and Effective Values. RLC Series, Parallel and Series, Parallel Circuits, Complex Representation of Impedances. Phasor Diagram, Power and Power Factor.

12.00
Unit III: 
III
Three Phase A.C. Circuits: Delta-Star and Star-Delta Transformation, Line & Phase Quantities, 3-Phase Balanced Circuits, Phasor diagram, Measurement of Power in Three Phase Balanced Circuits.
 
12.00
Unit IV: 
IV
Transformer: Magnetic coupled circuits, Dot convention for coupled circuits, coefficient of coupling, mutual inductance, EMF Equation, Voltage & Current, Relationship and Phasor Diagram of Ideal Transformer.
 
12.00
Unit V: 
V

Introduction to principle of DC Machines, synchronous machines and induction motors, single phase and three phase induction motor, dynamo, alternator, inverter.

Essential Readings: 
• Valkenburg Van M.E.: Networks and Analysis: PHI Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi, 3rd Edition 1998.
• Choudhary D Roy: Network and system: New Age International (P) Ltd. 1st Edition 1991.
• M. E. Van Valkenburg: Network Analysis, III Ed.., Prentice Hall of India.
• Charles K. Alexander and Matthew N. O. Sadiku: Fundamentals of Electric Circuits, 4th edition,  McGraw-Hill.
References: 
• M. E. Van Valkenburg: Network Analysis, III Ed.., Prentice Hall of India.
• Edminister Joseph A. : Theory and problem of Electrical Circuits in SI Units:
• Joseph Edminister: Electrical Circuits, III Ed., Schaum's Outline, Tata McGraw Hill. 4. Lawrence P. Huelsma: Basic Circuit Theory, III Ed., Prentice Hall of India.
• D.P. Kothari and I.J Nargarh: Basic Electrical Engineering, Tata McGraw-Hill Education, 2010 - Electrical engineering.
 
 
 
 
Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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