4th
Semester
EL-221
Electrical Machines - II
Course
Outline:
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ALTERNATORS: Construction, principle of operation, armature reaction, voltage
regulation, synchronization and parallel operation.
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SINGLE PHASE MOTORS: Universal, shaded pole, split phase, repulsion motors,
speed control, starting methods.
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SYNCHRONOUS MOTORS: Construction, principle of operation, characteristics,
applications.
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THREE PHASE INDUCTION MOTORS: Construction, working principle, types,
equivalent circuits, starting methods, speed control and applications.
Practical
list
1.
Study the effect of field excitation on the generation of voltage by an
alternator.
2.
Draw the load characteristic curve of an alternator.
3.
Study the parallel operation of alternators using dark lamp and bright lamp
methods.
4.
Study the effect of applied voltage on an induction motor at no load.
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5.
Study the speed/torque characteristic of the single phase induction motor.
6.
Study the speed/torque characteristic of 3-phase induction motor.
7.
To carry out no load test of 3-phase induction motor.
8.
Observe the changes in power factor and current with excitation of 3-phase
synchronous motor.
9.
Observe the effect of increasing load on power factor, armature current and
speed of 3-phase synchronous motor.
Books
Recommended:
1.
Stephen J. Chapman. Electrical Machinery Fundamentals
EL-222
Power Generation and Utilization
Course
Outline:
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Conventional and non-conventional sources of energy, various types of plants
and their efficiencies.
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Hydro electric power plant: Site selection, plant layout, types of dams and
turbines.
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Thermal power plant: Site selection, plant layout, steam and gas turbines; flue
gas, coal and ash flow diagrams.
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Nuclear power plant: Basic theory of nuclear energy, reactors, shielding,
generating station layout, safety and health hazards.
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Electrical energy utilization: Design techniques for electrical wiring for
domestic and industrial applications, Cable selection,
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Electrical heating: Resistive, inductive and dielectric heating, electric
furnaces.
Books
Recommended:
1.
S. L. Uppal, Electric Power.
2.
Soni, Gupta, A course in Electrical Power.
EL-223
Power Transmission and Distribution
Course
Outline:
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TRANSMISSION LINES: Purpose of transmission, choice of frequency and voltage,
parameters of overhead transmission lines, types and calculations of
transmission lines. Ferranti, corona and skin effects on transmission lines.
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MECHANICAL DESIGN OF OVERHEAD LINES: Line supports, sag and tension
calculations, effect of wind pressure and ice loading, conductor vibration and
use of dampers.
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INSULATORS: Insulator material, types of insulators, voltage distribution over
insulator string, string efficiency, methods of improving the string
efficiency, testing of insulators.
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AND AC DISTRBUTORS: Pointed and uniform AC and DC distributors, distributors
fed at one and both ends, ring mains, stepped mains, unbalanced loading of
three-phase AC distributors.
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UNDERGROUND CABLES: Cable resistance, inductance and capacitance, methods of
cable installation, voltage drop and power loss, types of cables used in
industries, cable fault localization.
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STATIC SUBSTATION: Substation location and layout, classification of
substations, bus bar arrangement, grounding of star neutral point.
Practical
list
1.
Determine the phase sequence of 3-phase source.
2.
Observe the flow of real and reactive power in a 3-phase transmission line with
known passive loads.
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3.
Observe the voltage regulation at receiving end of a 3-phase transmission line
as function of type of load.
4.
Study of various types of insulators used in transmission and distribution
systems.
5.
Study of voltage distribution along a model of string of suspension insulators.
6.
Study of various poles and towers used for transmission and distribution
systems.
7.
Design of cables for various loads.
8.
Prepare a layout scheme for a substation.
9.
Visit of substation for familiarization with substation equipment.
Books
Recommended:
1.
AT Starr, Transmission and Distribution.
2.
TuranGonan, Transmission and Distribution.
MG-224
Total Quality Management
Objective:
To
enable students to develop quality management skills.
Course
Outline:
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Introduction to Quality: Quality concepts, types and aspects, Significance of
quality.
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Commitment and Leadership: Commitment and Policy, Creating or changing the
culture, effective leadership.
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Quality Planning: Flow charting, process charting, purchase planning, planning
for JIT.
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Design for Quality: Innovation, Quality Function Deployment and the House of
Quality.
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Quality Related Costs: Prevention, Appraisal and Failure Costs, Models for
Quality Costing.
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Quality Measurement: Significance, Methods
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Tools and Techniques for Quality Improvement: Basic Tools, Advanced Tools.
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Quality Management System (ISO 9000 series): Significance, Documentations,
Implementation and Certification, Audits, Expected Problems.
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Environmental Management System (ISO 14000 series): Significance,
Documentations, Implementation and Certification, Audits, Expected Problems.
Books
Recommended:
1.
Oakland J. S. TOTAL QUALITY MANGEMENT, Bulterworth Heinemann Ltd. UK.
2.
ISO 9000 series of standards
3.
ISO 14000 series of standards
4.
Feigenbaum, TOTAL QUALITY CONTROL. McGraw Hill Book Co., USA.
5.
Gillow H. S. and Gillow S. J. TOTAL QUALITY MANGEMENT IN ACTION, Prentice Hall
UK.
HS-225 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT
Aims:
To understand the basic theory and principles of Occupational
Health Safety and Environment
Objective:
To understand the basic factors involve in Occupational
Health Safety and Environment.
To understand the basic functions & the applications of
safety management techniques.
Course Outline:
Occupational health, classification of health hazards,
physical, chemical and biological; sources of risk, machinery, noise,
electrical failure, indoor air, poor ventilation and lighting conditions,
radiation, and ergonomics, classification of dangerous substances and their
toxicity; routes of entry, skin and eyes, lungs and stomach, occupational
exposure limits; environmental monitoring at the work place, measurement
techniques, data evaluation and analysis; safety technology; importance of
safety practices, basic concepts of plant safety, safe machinery, design and
guarding; mechanical handing; manual handling; access equipment, transport
safety; chemical safety, electricity and electrical equipment; fire fighting
techniques; construction safety; demolition; personal protective equipment;
safety management techniques; accident prevention, health and safety policy,
safe systems of work, first aid provisions, health and safety training, spill
response protocols, accident investigation, recording and analysis,
communicating safety measures, techniques of inspection, health and safety
regulations at work place.
Recommended Books:
1. Mark Friend, Fundamentals of
Occupational Safety and Health.
2. A Guide to the Control of
Substances Hazardous to Health in Design and Construction. CIRIA Report 125.
Thomas Telford Publications London. 1993.
3. F.A. Patty, Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology Vol-I:
General Principles.
