Electric Circuits and Fields:
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Network graph, KCL, KVL, node and mesh analysis, transient
response of dc and ac networks; sinusoidal steady-state analysis,
resonance, basic filter concepts; ideal current and voltage
sources, Thevenin’s, Norton’s and Superposition and Maximum
Power Transfer theorems, two-port networks, three phase
circuits; Gauss Theorem, electric field and potential due to point,
line, plane and spherical charge distributions; Ampere’s and Biot-
Savart’s laws; inductance; dielectrics; capacitance.
Signals and Systems:
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Representation of continuous and discrete-time signals; shifting
and scaling operations; linear, time-invariant and causal
systems; Fourier series representation of continuous periodic
signals; sampling theorem; Fourier, Laplace and Z transforms.
Electrical Machines:
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Single phase transformer – equivalent circuit, phasor diagram,
tests, regulation and efficiency; three phase transformers –
connections, parallel operation; auto-transformer; energy
conversion principles; DC machines – types, windings, generator
characteristics, armature reaction and commutation, starting
and speed control of motors; three phase induction motors –
principles, types, performance characteristics, starting and speed
control; single phase induction motors; synchronous machines –
performance, regulation and parallel operation of generators,
motor starting, characteristics and applications; servo and
stepper motors.
Power Systems:
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Basic power generation concepts; transmission line models and
performance; cable performance, insulation; corona and radio
interference; distribution systems; per-unit quantities; bus
impedance and admittance matrices; load flow; voltage control;
power factor correction; economic operation; symmetrical
components; fault analysis; principles of over-current,
differential and distance protection; solid state relays and digital
protection; circuit breakers; system stability concepts, swing
curves and equal area criterion; HVDC transmission and FACTS
concepts.
Control Systems:
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Principles of feedback; transfer function; block diagrams; steady-
state errors; Routh and Niquist techniques; Bode plots; root loci;
lag, lead and lead-lag compensation; state space model; state
transition matrix, controllability and observability.
Electrical and Electronic Measurements:
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Bridges and potentiometers; PMMC, moving iron, dynamometer
and induction type instruments; measurement of voltage,
current, power, energy and power factor; instrument
transformers; digital voltmeters and multimeters; phase, time
and frequency measurement; Q-meters; oscilloscopes;
potentiometric recorders; error analysis.
Analog and Digital Electronics:
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Characteristics of diodes, BJT, FET; amplifiers – biasing, equivalent
circuit and frequency response; oscillators and feedback
amplifiers; operational amplifiers – characteristics and
applications; simple active filters; VCOs and timers;
combinational and sequential logic circuits; multiplexer; Schmitt
trigger; multi-vibrators; sample and hold circuits; A/D and D/A
converters; 8-bit microprocessor basics, architecture,
programming and interfacing.
Power Electronics and Drives:
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Semiconductor power diodes, transistors, thyristors, triacs, GTOs,
MOSFETs and IGBTs – static characteristics and principles of
operation; triggering circuits; phase control rectifiers; bridge
converters – fully controlled and half controlled; principles of
choppers and inverters; basis concepts of adjustable speed dc
and ac drives.
Electric Circuits and Fields:
———————————–
Network graph, KCL, KVL, node and mesh analysis, transient
response of dc and ac networks; sinusoidal steady-state analysis,
resonance, basic filter concepts; ideal current and voltage
sources, Thevenin’s, Norton’s and Superposition and Maximum
Power Transfer theorems, two-port networks, three phase
circuits; Gauss Theorem, electric field and potential due to point,
line, plane and spherical charge distributions; Ampere’s and Biot-
Savart’s laws; inductance; dielectrics; capacitance.
Signals and Systems:
================
Representation of continuous and discrete-time signals; shifting
and scaling operations; linear, time-invariant and causal
systems; Fourier series representation of continuous periodic
signals; sampling theorem; Fourier, Laplace and Z transforms.
Electrical Machines:
===============
Single phase transformer – equivalent circuit, phasor diagram,
tests, regulation and efficiency; three phase transformers –
connections, parallel operation; auto-transformer; energy
conversion principles; DC machines – types, windings, generator
characteristics, armature reaction and commutation, starting
and speed control of motors; three phase induction motors –
principles, types, performance characteristics, starting and speed
control; single phase induction motors; synchronous machines –
performance, regulation and parallel operation of generators,
motor starting, characteristics and applications; servo and
stepper motors.
Power Systems:
============
Basic power generation concepts; transmission line models and
performance; cable performance, insulation; corona and radio
interference; distribution systems; per-unit quantities; bus
impedance and admittance matrices; load flow; voltage control;
power factor correction; economic operation; symmetrical
components; fault analysis; principles of over-current,
differential and distance protection; solid state relays and digital
protection; circuit breakers; system stability concepts, swing
curves and equal area criterion; HVDC transmission and FACTS
concepts.
Control Systems:
=============
Principles of feedback; transfer function; block diagrams; steady-
state errors; Routh and Niquist techniques; Bode plots; root loci;
lag, lead and lead-lag compensation; state space model; state
transition matrix, controllability and observability.
Electrical and Electronic Measurements:
===============================
Bridges and potentiometers; PMMC, moving iron, dynamometer
and induction type instruments; measurement of voltage,
current, power, energy and power factor; instrument
transformers; digital voltmeters and multimeters; phase, time
and frequency measurement; Q-meters; oscilloscopes;
potentiometric recorders; error analysis.
Analog and Digital Electronics:
========================
Characteristics of diodes, BJT, FET; amplifiers – biasing, equivalent
circuit and frequency response; oscillators and feedback
amplifiers; operational amplifiers – characteristics and
applications; simple active filters; VCOs and timers;
combinational and sequential logic circuits; multiplexer; Schmitt
trigger; multi-vibrators; sample and hold circuits; A/D and D/A
converters; 8-bit microprocessor basics, architecture,
programming and interfacing.
Power Electronics and Drives:
=======================
Semiconductor power diodes, transistors, thyristors, triacs, GTOs,
MOSFETs and IGBTs – static characteristics and principles of
operation; triggering circuits; phase control rectifiers; bridge
converters – fully controlled and half controlled; principles of
choppers and inverters; basis concepts of adjustable speed dc
and ac drives.