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B. TECH IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

1. Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO-1: will be productive in the professional practice of engineering and related
fields, will be able to identify, formulate, create, analyze, design, develop, optimize,
and implement electrical systems.
PEO-2: will contribute to industry and/or government organizations by applying the
skills and knowledge acquired during the program period.
PEO-3: shall be prepared for the successful pursuit of graduate studies and shall have
the ability to engage in lifelong learning in electrical engineering and related fields
and will understand the challenges of a dynamically and globalized changing world
adapting their skills through continuous learning and self-improvement.
PEO-4: will be provided with solid foundation in mathematical and engineering
fundamentals required to solve engineering problems and also to pursue research
within the appropriate technological, global, societal, ethical and organizational
context.
PEO-5: will be able to inculcate a sense of ethics, professionalism and effective
communication skills amongst graduates.

2. PROGRAM OUTCOMES (POs)

1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering to the
solution of complex electrical engineering problems.
2. An ability to identify, formulate, design and conduct experiments as well as to
analyze and interpret data related to complex engineering problems.
3. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within
realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical,
health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
4. An ability to use research-based knowledge and research methods including
design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the
information to draw valid inferences.

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5. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and appropriate modern engineering tools
necessary for engineering practice.
6. The broad education necessary to understand and assess social, health, safety,
legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the
engineering practice.
7. An ability to understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in
societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and the
need for sustainable development.
8. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
9. Ability to function as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams,
and in multidisciplinary settings.
10. An ability to communicate effectively.
11. An ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and
management principles and apply them to manage projects and in multidisciplinary
environments.
12. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.

3. PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs)

At the end of the programme, the students are -
PSO1.Able to apply fundamental knowledge of mathematics, science and
engineering to identify, formulate, analyze, investigate, and design complex
problems in the field of electrical engineering.
PSO 2.Able to apply the appropriate techniques and modern engineering tools to
manage and solve complex electrical engineering projects, adapt in multi-
disciplinary environments and engage in life-long learning.
PSO3.Aware of the impact of engineering solutions in the context of environment,
society, economy, able to maintain professional ethics and have good
communication skills.

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COURSE STRUCTURE FOR B. TECH IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Semester I

Sl. No. Code Subject Hours per week Credit

L T P
1 CH 101 Chemistry 3 1 0 4
2 MA 101 Mathematics I 3 1 0 4
3 CS 101 Introduction to Programming 3 1 0 4
4 EC 101 Basic Electronics 3 1 0 4
5 CE 102 Environmental Science & 3 0 0 3
Engineering
6 CH 111 Chemistry Laboratory 0 0 3 2
7 CS 111 Programming Laboratory 0 0 3 2
8 EC 111 Basic Electronics Laboratory 0 0 3 2
9 ME 111 Workshop Practice 0 0 3 2
10 Extra-Academic Activities (EAA)1 0 0 2 0
Total Credit 27
TOTAL CREDIT (Semester I) 27

Semester II
Sl. No. Code Subject Hours per week Credit
L T P
1 PH 101 Physics 3 1 0 4
2 MA 102 Mathematics II 3 1 0 4
3 ME 101 Engineering Mechanics 3 1 0 4
4 EE 101 Basic Electrical Engineering 3 1 0 4
5 HS 101 Communicative English 3 0 0 3
6 CE 101 Engineering Graphics & Design 1 0 3 3
7 PH 111 Physics Laboratory 0 0 3 2
8 EE 111 Basic Electrical Engineering 0 0 3 2
Laboratory
9 HS 111 Language Laboratory 0 0 3 2
10 Extra-Academic Activities (EAA)1 0 0 2 0
Total Credit 28

TOTAL CREDIT (Semester II) 28

1 EAA consists of YOGA/Physical Training/NCC/NSS/NSO, where YOGA is compulsory as a one semester course
(first or second semesters), while any one from the rest is compulsory as a one semester course. Thus, if YOGA is
registered in first semester then any one from the rest four is to be opted in second semester and vice-versa.

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Semester III
Sl. Code Subject Hours per week Credit
No.
L T P
1 EE 201 Signals and Systems 3 1 0 4
2 MA 201 Mathematics III 3 1 0 4
3 EE 202 Analog Electronics 3 1 0 4
4 EE 203 Energy Science and Technology 3 0 0 3
5 EE 204 Measuring Instruments and 3 1 0 4
Measurements
6 EE 205 Electromagnetic Field Theory 3 1 0 4
7 EE 211 Programming and Simulation 0 0 3 2
Laboratory
8 EE 212 Measurement Laboratory 0 0 3 2
9 EC 226 Analog Electronics Laboratory 0 0 3 2
Total Credit 29

TOTAL CREDIT (Semester III) 29

Semester IV
Sl. Code Subject Hours per week Credit
No.
L T P
1 EE 206 Electrical Machines -I 3 1 0 4
2 EE 207 Power Systems I 3 1 0 4
3 EE 208 Digital Electronics 3 1 0 4
4 EE 209 Circuit Theory 3 1 0 4
5 EE 210 Microprocessors & Microcontrollers 3 0 0 3
6 CS 221 Programming & Data Structure 3 0 0 3
7 EE 213 Circuit Theory Laboratory 0 0 3 2
8 EE 214 Microprocessor & Microcontroller 0 0 3 2
Laboratory
9 EE 215 Digital Electronics Laboratory 0 0 3 2
Total Credit 28

TOTAL CREDIT (Semester IV): 28

Semester V
Sl. Code Subject Hours per week Credit
No.
L T P
1 EE 301 Control Systems 3 1 0 4
2 EE 302 Power Systems II 3 1 0 4
3 EE 303 Electrical Machines II 3 1 0 4

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4 EE 304 Power Electronics 3 1 0 4

5 EE 305 Digital Signal Processing 3 0 0 3
6 EE 311 Electrical Machine Laboratory-I 0 0 3 2
7 EE 312 Power System Laboratory-I 0 0 3 2
8 EE 313 Control System Laboratory 0 0 3 2
9 EE 314 Signal Processing Laboratory 0 0 3 2
Total Credit 27

TOTAL CREDIT (Semester V): 27

Semester VI
Sl. Code Subject Hours per week Credit
No.
L T P
1 EE 306
Switchgear and Protection 3 1 0 4
2 EE 307
Industrial Drives 3 1 0 4
3 EC 327
Analog and Digital Communication 3 0 0 3
4 EE 308
Modern Control Systems 3 1 0 4
5 EE 3XX
Professional Core Elective I 3 0 0 3
6 EE 3XX
Open Elective I 3 0 0 3
7 EE 315
Electrical Machine Laboratory II 0 0 3 2
8 EE 316
Power System Laboratory II 0 0 3 2
9 EE 317
Power Electronics and Drives 0 0 3 2
Laboratory
Total Credit 27
TOTAL CREDIT (Semester VI): 27
Semester VII
Sl. Code Subject Hours per week Credit
No.
L T P
1 EE 401 Instrumentation 3 1 0 4
2 MS 401 Business Management 3 0 0 3
3 EE 4XX
Professional Core Elective II 3 0 0 3
4 EE 4XX
Open Elective II 3 0 0 3
5 EE 497
Industrial Training (Minimum 6 2
weeks)
6 EE 498 Project I 0 0 6 4
Total Credit 19
TOTAL CREDIT (Semester VII): 19

Semester VIII
Sl. Code Subject Hours per week Credit
No.
L T P
1 EE 4XX Professional Core Elective III 3 0 0 3
2 HS 401 Managerial Economics 3 0 0 3

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3 EE 4XX Open Elective III 3 0 0 3

4 EE 499 Project II 0 0 6 6
Total Credit 15

TOTAL CREDIT (Semester VIII): 15

Professional Core Elective I (6thSemester) (EE 331 - EE 380)

EE 331: Digital Control Systems

1.
EE 332: Advanced Power Electronics and Devices
2.
EE 333: Computer Organization
3.
EE 334: LT & HT Distribution Systems
4.
EE 335: Introduction to VLSI
5.
EE 336: Renewable Energy
6.
Open Elective I (6th Semester) (EE 381 - EE 397)

1. EE 381: Optimization Methods and its Application in Engineering

2. EE 382: Fuzzy Set Theory and Applications
3. EE 383: Adaptive Signal Processing
4. EE 384: Mathematical Methods in Dynamic Systems
5. EE 385: Software-based System Design
6. EE 386: Hardware-based System Design

Professional Core Elective II – (7th Semester) (EE 431 - EE 450)

1. EE 431 Switch Mode Power Supply

2. EE 432: Electric Power Utilization and Traction
3. EE 433: Biomedical Signal Processing and Control
4. EE 434: Electric Power Quality
5. EE 435: Optimal Control
6. EE 436: Modelling and Control of AC Drives
7. EE 437: Computer Applications in Power Systems
8. EE 438: Power System Operation and Control
9. EE 439: Data Acquisition and Signal Conditioning
10. EE 440: AC-DC Micro grid
11. EE 441: Flexible AC Transmission Systems
12. EE 442: High Voltage AC/DC
13. EE 443: Intelligent and Knowledge Based Systems
14. EE 444: Demand Side Management
15. EE 445: Control of Wind Energy Conversion System and its Challenges
16. EE 446: Geometrical Aspect of Control Systems
17. EE 447: Nonlinear Systems
18. EE 448: VLSI System Design

Open Elective II (7th Semester) (EE 481 - EE 490)

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1. EE 481: Introduction to Biomedical Engineering

2. EE 482: Optimization Techniques and Numerical Methods
3. EE 483: Industrial Instrumentation
4. EE 484: Artificial Neural Networks
5. EE 485: Design Aspect of Control Systems
6. EE 486: Modelling and Simulation of Dynamical Systems

Professional Core Elective III – (8th Semester) (EE 451 - EE 480)

1. EE 451: Power System Reliability and Deregulation
2. EE 452: Power System Stability and Control
3. EE 453: Electrical Networks and Pricing
4. EE 454: System Identification and Parameter Estimation
5. EE 455: Advanced Control Systems
6. EE 456: Advanced Digital Signal Processing
7. EE 457: Biomedical Instrumentation
8. EE 458: CAD for VLSI Systems
9. EE 459: EHV Transmission
10. EE 460: Power Electronics Application to Wind and Solar Energy System
11. EE 466: Distribution Systems Planning and Automation
12. EE 467: Intelligent Algorithms for Power Systems
13. EE 468: Hydro-electric Engineering
14. EE 469: Non-Conventional and Distributed Generation
15. EE 470: Navigation, Guidance and Control
16. EE 471: Non-linear System Analysis and Control
17. EE 472: Computer Relaying and Phasor Measurement Unit
18. EE 473: Smart Grid Technologies
19. EE 474: Advanced Instrumentation
20. EE 475: Special Electrical Machines and Drives
21. EE 476: Intelligent Control
22. EE 477: Energy Auditing, Conservation and Management

Open Elective III (8th Semester) (EE 491 - EE 497)

1. EE 491: Electric Vehicles

2. EE 492: Soft Computing Techniques and Applications
3. EE 493: Electrical Safety
4. EE 494: Control System Components

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EE 101 Basic Electrical Engineering L T P C

B. Tech (All Branch) First and Second Semester
3 1 0 4
(Core)

Unit-1: Introduction: Definition of active, passive, linear, non-linear, (3)

unilateral, bilateral, symmetrical, unsymmetrical network with
example. Basic concept of circuit elements and their uses. Sources:
current sources and voltage sources, dependent source, independent
source, circuit laws (KCL & KVL), commonly used symbol and
notations in electrical circuits
Unit-2: A.C. Fundamentals and R, L, C Circuit: Equation of AC Voltage (10)
and currents, waveform, time period, frequency, amplitude, different
forms of emf equations, phase, phase difference, average value, RMS
value, form factor, peak factor. Series and parallel RL, RC, and RLC
circuits and their phasor representation; steady state response;
Operator j notation of complex quantity in rectangular and polar
form. Concept of Impedance and admittance: definition, relation,
impedance, and admittance triangle. Complex power: active, reactive
and apparent power, power triangle
Unit-3: Network Theorems: Star delta conversions, Node & loop equations, (8)
Thevenin's Theorem (AC & DC), Norton's Theorem (AC & DC),
Superposition Theorem (AC & DC), Maximum power transfer
theorem (AC & DC), Reciprocity Theorem (AC & DC) (All theorems
with independent sources only).
Unit-4: Poly-phase Networks: Balanced Star-Delta connections, phase and (3)
line currents and voltages and their relations;
Unit-5: Electromechanical Energy conversion: Electromechanical laws: (4)
relation between electricity and magnetism, production of emfs (ac &
dc), Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction, direction of induced
emf, Lenz law, dynamically and statically induced emfs, self-
inductances, and mutual inductances.
Unit-6: Electrical Machines: Types of Electrical Machines and their (7)
applications; Working principle of DC machines, single phase
transformer, and 3-phase induction motor; EMF equation,
Unit-7: Measurement: Measurement of voltage, current and Power in single (3)
and three phase
Unit-8: Electrical safety: Definition, precautions, concepts of grounding and (2)
earthing.
Text and Reference:
1. Del Toro V. Electrical Engineering Fundamentals. PHI
2. Theraja B. L. Electrical Technology. S Chand
3. Hayt W. H., Kemmerly J. E. Engineering Circuit Analysis. McGraw Hill
4. J. B. Gupta. Basic Electrical Engineering. Katson
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to

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1. Appreciate the consequences of linearity, in particular the principle of

superposition, Thevenin-Norton equivalent circuits and Reciprocity theorem.
2. Gain an intuitive understanding of the role of AC power flow in star and delta
networks and relationship of line and phase values.
3. Develop the capability to analyse the concept of electromechanical conversion
of energy using DC machines and basics of transformer with 3 phase induction
machines.
4. Apply various modes and methods of measurement of voltage, current and power
in both 1 phase and 3 phase circuits.
5. Demonstrate the common safety practices of using electricity in workplace with
knowledge of grounding and earthing.

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EE 111 Basic Electrical Engineering Laboratory L T P C

B. Tech (All Branch) First and Second Semester (Core) 0 0 3 2
List of Experiments
1. Study and verification of Kirchhoff’s Laws applied to direct current circuit.
2. Study the behaviour of AC series circuits.
3. Study the behaviour of AC Parallel circuits.
4. Verification of Superposition theorem.
5. Verification of Thevenin’s theorem.
6. Verification of Norton’s theorem.
7. Verification of Maximum power transfer theorem.
8. Verification of Reciprocity theorem.
9. Measurement of LC parameters by using 3- Ammeter method.
10. Calibration of milliammeter.
11. Resonance of series RLC circuit.
12. To study the balanced three phase circuit.
13. Speed control DC motor using flux control and armature resistance control methods
14. OC and SC test on Single-phase transformer.
15. Study of balanced three-phase circuit/ measurement of three phase
power using two wattmeter method.
16. Reversal of direction of rotation of a three-phase Induction motor/ Load
test of three- phase Induction motor

Course Outcomes (Cos):

At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. Demonstrate the different circuit laws in practical circuits.
2. Apply various network theorems to solve circuit parameters including Series and
parallel connections.
3. Gain an intuitive understanding of the role of common measurement methods
used for current, voltage and power in 1 phase and 3 phase circuits.
4. Become adept at using various methods calibration of measuring meters.
5. Demonstrate the ability to control of speed of DC motors using flux control and
armature resistance control

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EE 201 Signals and Systems L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Third Semester (Core) 3 1 0 4

Unit-1: Introduction to signals and systems: Introduction to standard continuous (12)

time (CT) and discrete time (DT) signals: impulse, step and ramp, sinusoid,
exponential signals, their properties and importance, power signal, energy
signals. Basic properties of systems: linearity, time-invariance, causality,
stability, invertibility etc. with special emphasis on LTI system,
mathematical model for systems, impulse response of a LTI system (CT and
DT systems), Computation of convolution integral and convolution sum,
block diagram representations of CT and DT systems.
Unit-2: Fourier series and Fourier transform: Response of LTI systems (CT and (11)
DT) to complex exponentials, concept of Eigen functions, condition for
orthogonality, Fourier series representation of CT and DT periodic signals,
Basic properties of CT and FT Fourier series coefficient, Parseval's
Theorem. CT and DT Fourier transform (FT) of an a periodic signal,
convergence of FT, properties of FT. Parseval’s relation, Magnitude and
phase response, introductory concepts of ideal and practical filters.
Unit-3: Sampling: Concept of sampling, impulse sampling, Nyquist sampling (5)
theorem, zero order hold, reconstruction of signals from its samples.
Unit-4: Laplace transform and Z-transform: Bilateral and unilateral Laplace (6)
transform (LT), Concept of poles and zeros, Region of Convergence (ROC),
relation of system causality and stability with ROC, properties, inverse LT,
applications. Bilateral and unilateral Z Transform (ZT), Concept of poles
and zeros, relation of system causality.
Unit-5: Statistical signal analysis: Random signals, random process, auto- (6)
correlation and cross correlation functions and their properties. Spectral
density, relation of spectral density to autocorrelation function and white
noise, analysis of linear systems with white noise.
Text and Reference:
1. Oppenheim, Wilsky and Nawab., Signals and Systems, Pearson Education
2. T. K. Rawat. Signals and Systems. Oxford University Press
3. Cooper G.R and C. D. McGillem. Probabilistic Methods of Signals and System
Analysis. Oxford University Press
4. Hwei P. Hsu. Signals and Systems. Schaum's Outlines McGraw-Hill
5. C.T.Chen. Systems and Signal Analysis. Oxford University Press
6. R.E. Ziemer, W.H Tranter and D.R.Fannin. Signals and Systems. Pearson Education
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. Define, represent and analyse various signals and system and their
applications.
2. Apply Fourier series and transform to analyse the signals it in frequency
domain.

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3. Understand the Concept of sampling and reconstruction of signals from its

samples.
4. Apply the knowledge of Laplace and Z-Transform to analyse the
continuous and discrete time systems in frequency domain.
5. Analyse the statistical phenomenon of random signals and it’s spectra

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EE 202 Analog Electronics L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Third Semester (Core) 3 1 0 4

Unit-1: Diode: Review of p-n junction diode, Zener diode, half wave and full wave (4)
diode rectifiers, filtering, efficiency.
Unit-2: Bipolar Junction Transistors: Review on principle of operation of BJT, BJT (8)
Ebers Moll model, CE, CB and CC configurations. Hybrid-π model of
transistor in CE mode, conductance, capacitance, short-circuit current gain,
CE current gain with resistive loads, CE stage as an amplifier and frequency
response.
Unit-3: MOSFET: Small signal operation and models for MOSFET. Single stage (4)
MOSFET amplifiers.
Unit-4: Multistage Transistor Amplifiers: Analysis of CE- CE, CE-CC and CE-CB (4)
stages, Darlington pair, Millers Theorem..
Unit-5: Operational Amplifiers: Basic building block, Differential stage, gain stage, (8)
CMRR, Op-Amps as inverting, non-inverting amplifiers, buffers. Applications
of Op-Amps: as adder, subtractor, integrator, differentiator, and Logarithmic
functions. Use of Op-Amp as comparators, zero-crossing detectors, Schmitt
Trigger and Relaxation Oscillator. ADC and DAC design using Op-Amps. 555
timers- Its applications
Unit-6: Active filters: Low pass, high pass, band pass, band reject filter design using (6)
Op-Amps and analysis of frequency response using Bode plot.
Unit-7: Feedback Amplifiers: Classification and basic concepts of feedback (6)
amplifiers. Loop gain. Stability problem: Nyquist and Bode plots. Voltage
Shunt Feedback using OPAMP. Basic principle of sinusoidal oscillators. RC
oscillator. LC and crystal oscillator. Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO).
Text and Reference:
1. Robert L. Boylestad. Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory. Pearson, 8th Edition
2. A.S. Sedra and K. C. Smith. Microelectronic Circuits. Oxford University Press, 5th
Edition
3. Jacob Millman. Electronic Devices and Circuits. McGraw Hill Education; 4th edition

Course Outcomes (Cos):

At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. Design suitable diode rectifiers for given specifications and desired performance in
terms of efficiency. Design amplifiers using BJT and MOSFETs for desired
specifications.
2. Implement Op-Amp based circuits to perform arithmetic and differential operations.
3. Design active filters based on specified requirements.
4. Design oscillator circuits for given specifications.

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EE 203 Energy Science and Technology L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Third Semester (Core) 3 0 0 3

Unit-1: Perspective: Energy systems: Past, present, and future – Global energy (3)
and development, Energy and environment, Climate change, Energy
transitions; Indian energy scenario – Challenges and opportunities; Energy
Access, Energy security
Unit-2: Tools and techniques: Foundation for Energy science, Foundation for (15)
Energy engineering, Environmental impacts of energy use, Sustainability
and life cycle analyses, Energy economics, Energy planning and policy,
Pinch analysis and process integration, Modelling, simulation, and
optimization, Heat transfer and computational fluid dynamics, Analytical
techniques for experimentation
Unit-3: Technologies and systems: Clean coal and CCS, Unconventional oil and (16)
gas, Advanced nuclear energy systems, Micro grid, Smart grids, Wind and
hydro energy, Wave, tidal and ocean energy, Solar photovoltaic systems,
Silicon cells, PV modules and systems, Solar thermal systems, Thermal
energy storage, Advanced bioenergy systems, Waste to Energy, Fuel cells,
Hydrogen Energy
Unit-4: Energy Management System: Energy Management, Energy Auditing, (6)
Energy and Carbon Benchmarking, Zero energy and energy-positive
buildings, Demand side management, Demand response
Text and Reference:
1. Sri Sivakumar, Umesh Chandra Sharma and Ram Prasad. Energy Science and
Technology. All Volumes; Studium Press LLC.
2. John Andrews and Nick Jelley. Energy Science – principles, technologies and
impacts. Oxford Univ. Press.
3. Zhigan Fang. Energy Science and Applied Technology. CRC Press.
4. Hatim Machrafi. Green Energy and Technology. Bentham e-Books.

Course Outcomes (Cos):

At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. State the Indian energy challenges and opportunities.
2. Model, simulate and optimize different energy systems.
3. State utility of different non-conventional and advanced bio energy systems.
4. Apply energy management for demand and supply criteria.

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EE 204 Measuring Instruments and Measurements L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Third Semester (Core) 3 1 0 4

Unit-1: Introduction: Introduction to measurement and instruments, Static and (5)

dynamic characteristics of instruments. Different types of instruments.
Operating forces required for working of indicating instruments. Different
types of damping and control systems. Construction and working principles
of PMMC, MI, Induction type, Electrodynamometer type, their applications
advantages and disadvantages, Errors in measurements
Unit-2: Galvanometers and Dynamics: Dynamic behaviour of Galvanometer - (6)
equation of motion for different damping conditions. Response of
galvanometer, operational constants, CDRX, relative damping, logarithmic
decrement, sensibility. Ballistic Galvanometer and Flux meter construction
and theory of operation.
Unit-3: Magnetic Measurements: Magnetic measurements, types of tests, Ballistic (4)
tests, measurement of flux density, determination of B.H. curve
Unit-4: Measurement of Resistance, Inductance and Capacitance using DC and (10)
AC Bridges: Measurement of low resistance by Kelvin’s Double Bridge
Method, Insulation resistance measurement by loss of charge method. A.C.
& D.C. bridges: Maxwell’s commutated D.C. bridge, Anderson bridge,
Schering Bridge, Hays Bridge, Wagner’s Earthing device, Campbell’s
Mutual Inductance Bridge, Circuit diagram, phasor diagram, derivations of
equations for unknown, Q-factor, dissipation factor. Advantages and
disadvantages.
Unit-5: Potentiometers: Standardization, Principle of working and construction of (5)
Crompton, potentiometer (D.C.) Polar and Co-ordinate type of
potentiometers
Unit-6: Measurement of Power, Power Factor and Energy: Measurement of (6)
power and energy, use of Current transformer and potential transformer,
Electrodynamometer type of Wattmeter, Induction type energy meter,
Indicating type Frequency meter, Electrodynamometer type P.F. meter,
Maximum demand indicator.
Unit-7: Electronic Instruments: Digital Voltmeters, CRO, DSO, Lissajous (4)
Patterns, Digital Multimeter
Text and Reference:
1. A.K. Sawhney. Electrical & Electronics Measurements and Instrumentation.
Dhanpat Rai and Sons
2. E.W. Golding and F.C. Widdis. Electrical Measurements and Measuring
Instruments. A.H. Wheeler & Company
3. H.S. Kalsi. Electronic Instrumentation. Tata McGraw-Hill Education
4. S. Tumanski. Principles of Electrical Measurement. CRC Press, Taylor & Francis
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. Define, classify and use various analog & digital measuring instruments in Electrical
Engineering field.
2. Describe and analyze the behavior of magnetic measurements using B-H curve.

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3. Identify and evaluate the performance of AC-DC bridges and other methods for
measurement of resistance, inductance and capacitance.
4. Apply, analyse and evaluate instruments for the measurements of power, power factor
and energy

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EE 205 Electromagnetic Field Theory L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Third Semester (Core) 3 1 0 4

Unit-1: Vector Analysis: Introduction, co-ordinate–system transformation, vector (6)

calculus, Divergence of vector and Divergence theorem, curl of a vector and
Stokes theorem, Laplacian of a scalar, classification of vector fields.
Unit-2: Electrostatics: Coulomb’s law, Electric field strength, field due to a line (8)
charge, sheet charge and volume charge. Electric flux-density, Gauss’s law
(Maxwell’s first equation in electrostatics), applications of Gauss’s law.
Electric Potential and potential difference, Potential of a point charge and
system of charges, Conservative property, potential gradient, dipole. Energy
density in electrostatic field.
Unit-3: Magnetostatics: Biot-Savart’s law- magnetic field due to filamentary current, (7)
distributed current surface and volume currents. Ampere’s circuital law, Scalar
and vector magnetic potentials. Maxwell’s equations for steady magnetic
fields, force on a current element in a magnetic field. Force between two
current elements and torque in a current loop.
Unit-4: Electromagnetic field: Faraday’s law, Lorentz-force equation, displacement (7)
current and modified Ampere’s circuital law in integral form. Continuity
equation. Power flow in electromagnetic field - the Poynting theorem,
sinusoidally time-varying fields and its Maxwell’s equation. The retarded
potentials, polarization of vector fields
Unit-5: Materials and fields: Current and current density. Conductors in fields- drift (7)
velocity, mobility, conductivity. Dielectrics in fields- polarization, flux-
density, electric susceptibility, relative permittivity. Magnetic materials,
magnetization, permeability and magnetic boundary conditions.
Unit-6: Electromagnetic waves: Helmontz equation, radiation of electromagnetic (5)
waves. Wave motion in free space, perfect dielectric, lossy dielectric,
propagation in good conductors-skin effect. Reflection of plane waves
Text and Reference:
1. Mathew N.O. Sadiku. Elements of Electromagnetics. Oxford Univ Press
2. N.N. Rao. Basic electromagnetic and applications. Prentice Hall
3. William H. Hayt, Jr., John A. Buck. Engineering Electromagnetics. McGraw Hill
Education
4. Bradshaw and Byatt. Introductory Engineering Field Theory. Prentice Hall
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. apply the knowledge of the coordinate system and vector calculus along with Stokes and
Divergence theorems for calculation of electromagnetic fields.
2. evaluation of electrostatics-field intensities due to different charge distributions, Gauss
law and its advantage and applications and polarization of electric charge in the
different medium.
3. analyze of magnetic field intensities due to different current distributions, Amperes
circuital law and its applications.

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4. examine of Maxwell’s equations modified for time- varying electric and magnetic field
(electro-magnetic field).
5. deduce the EM wave motion in different dielectrics

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EE 211 Programming and Simulation Laboratory L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Third Semester (Core) 0 0 3 2
List of Experiments
1: MATLAB/ C/ Python- Basic computation, use of different functions, (15)
plotting a graph. Sorting of data. Use of matrices- multiplication of
two matrices, sorting of elements etc. Solution of linear system
algebraic equations. Drawing regular curves, curves from equations.
Numerical differentiation and integration. Finding roots of non-linear
equations using Newton-Raphson or other iterative method. Solution
of first order differential equation applying forth order Runge-Kutta
method. Curve fitting.
2: MATLAB Simulink-Simulation of different mathematical (9)
expression. Importing/ exporting data from/ to workspace. Basic
design using MATLAB Graphical User Interface (GUI). Use of GUI
to plot graphs
3: MULTISIM, PSPICE - Verification of Network Theorems (9)
(Superposition, Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorem). Simulation of
rectifier circuit using normal p-n junction diode.
Text and Reference:
1. B. S. Grewal. Higher Engineering Mathematics. Khanna Pub.
2. Rudra Pratap. Getting Started with MATLAB: A Quick Introduction for
Scientists & Engineers. Oxford Pub.
3. Avijit Chakrabarty. Circuit Theory: Analysis and Synthesis. Dhanpat Rai &
Co.
4. Robert L. Boylestad and Louis Nashelsky. Electronic Devices and Circuit
Theory., Pearson
5. Yashvant Kanetkar. Let Us C. Bpb Pub
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
CO1: solve electrical engineering problems using various numerical methods
CO2: simulate and verify electrical and electronic circuits.
CO3: design and analyse electrical systems using specialized tools.

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EE 212 Measurement Laboratory L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Third Semester (Core) 0 0 3 2
List of Experiments
1. To calibrate a three phase Energy Meter by comparing with a Sub–standard
meter.
2. Measurement of Power and Power Factor of a three-phase circuit.
3. Measurement of Power in HV circuit using instrument transformers (CT & PT).
4. To calibrate Single–phase Energy meter by comparing with a Sub-standard meter
and by calculation.
5. To measure high resistance by loss of charge method.
6. To measure medium resistance with the help of Wheatstone bridge and
Substitution method.
7. To measure:
a. the low resistance by using Kelvin’s Double Bridge method.
b. the value of Earth resistance.
8. To measure self-inductance of a coil using A.C. Anderson’s bridge and Hay’s
bridge.
9. To measure capacitance of a given capacitor by using A.C. bridge.
10. To determine the phase sequence of a three-phase supply using phase sequence
indicator.
11. Measurement of electrical quantities by using Cathode Ray Oscilloscope (CRO).

Course Outcomes (Cos):

At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. Acquire hands-on experience about various electrical measuring devices and their
working principles.
2. calibrate the measuring instrument and find the calibration curve.
3. work with analog and digital instruments such as ammeter, voltmeter, wattmeter,
AC & DC bridges, CT/PT, single-phase and three-phase energy meters, CRO and
DSO.

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EC 226 Analog Electronics Laboratory L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Third Semester (Core) 0 0 3 2
List of Experiments
1. To design and setup a voltage follower circuit with OPAMP IC 741 and observe
the waveforms.
2. To design and setup a non-inverting amplifier circuit with OPAMP IC 741C for
a fixed gain, plot the waveform, observe the phase reversal, measure the gain.
3. To design and setup an inverting amplifier circuit with OPAMP 741 for a fixed
gain, plot the waveforms, observe the phase reversal, measure the gain.
4. To design and setup a summing amplifier circuit with OPAMP 741 for a fixed
gain and verify the output.
5. To design and setup a Schmitt trigger, plot the input and output waveforms and
measure VUT and VLT.
6. To design a differentiator and integrator using OPAMP IC 741.
7. To design a low pass and high pass filter with a given fixed cut-off frequency.
8. To design and setup symmetrical and asymmetrical astable multivibrators using
IC 555 and (i) Plot the output waveform (ii) Measure the frequency of
oscillation.
9. To design and setup a RC phase shift oscillator using OPAMP IC 741 and (i)
Plot the output waveform (ii) Measure the frequency of oscillation.
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. set up testing strategies and select proper instruments to evaluate performance
characteristics of electronic circuit.
2. choose testing and experimental procedures on different types of electronic
circuit to analyze their operation.
3. evaluate possible causes of discrepancy in practical experimental observations
in comparison to theory.
4. practice different types of wiring and instruments connections keeping in mind
technical, economical, safety issues.

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EE 206 Electrical Machines-I L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Fourth Semester (Core) 3 1 0 4

Unit-1: Constructional features - Magnetic circuit: Different types of field and (6)
armature structures, their placement and magnetic path with special reference
to transformer. Material used, laminations, magnetic saturation, cooling
arrangement, medium used for cooling in reference to DC and AC machines.
Electrical circuit: Different types of field and armature windings, pole
formation, and winding parameters (full pitch & short pitch) concentrated
winding and distributed winding, single layer and double layer winding.
Brush slip ring &commutator arrangement in AC and DC machines.
Unit-2: Basic Concept of Rotating Electrical Machines - Nature of MMF
developed by concentrated winding carrying DC and AC supply, Nature of (10)
mmf due to distributed winding, harmonic reduction, Flux density
distribution, concept of main flux and leakage flux, Equation for
instantaneous value of flux, Nature of MMF produced in AC and DC
machines
Electromotive Force: Expressions of induced emfs, Expression for emf
developed across distributed winding, Nature of the emf developed across
the coil in AC and DC machines, Equivalent circuit models for DC and AC
machines, generalized torque equation, Energy flow, efficiency and rating of
AC and DC machines.
Unit-3: DC Generators - EMF equation, Classification on methods of excitation, (8)
armature reaction, interpoles and compensating winding, commutation,
characteristic of DC generators, losses and efficiency, voltage regulation,
parallel operation.
DC Motors: Torque equation, characteristic curves of shunt, series and
compound motors, starter and grading of starting resistance, speed control -
armature voltage control and field control methods. Ward Leonard method,
speed regulation, losses and efficiency, testing- Swinburn’s test, back to back
test, brake test.
Unit-4: Transformer- Emf equation, phasor diagram and equivalent circuit, per unit (8)
equivalent resistance and reactance, open circuit and short circuit tests, back
to back test, voltage regulation, losses and efficiency, All day efficiency,
Two winding and three winding transformers, auto transformer, three phase
transformer and winding connections, parallel operation.
Unit-5: Polyphase Induction Motor- Principle of operation of poly phase induction (8)
motors, equivalent circuit and phasor diagram, torque and power, speed -
torque curve - effect of rotor resistance, deep bar and double cage rotors,
performance calculation from circle diagram, methods of speed control,
testing, losses and efficiency, application, induction generators and induction
regulator.
Text and Reference:
1. P.S. Bimbhra, Electrical Machines. Khanna Publishers
2. Nagrath& Kothari. Electrical Machines. TMH

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3. Dr. S.K. Sen. Electrical Machines. Khanna Publishers

Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. illustrate the constructional features of DC and AC machines.
2. analyze the principle of operation of DC and AC machines.
3. develop the equivalent circuit model and analyse the performance of DC machines,
Transformers, Induction Motors.
4. select types of DC and AC machines suitable for different applications.

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EE 207 Power Systems-I L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Fourth Semester (Core) 3 1 0 4

Unit-1: Introduction to various Power Plants: Introduction to conventional (6)

sources and non-conventional sources of energy, their scopes for energy
conversion. Overview of different conventional and non-conventional
power generation plants. Per unit quantities, per unit values for steady
state condition, single line diagram, problems.
Unit-2: Economics of Power Systems: Definitions of Load, connected load, Base
load, Peak load, Demand, Demand intervals, Demand factor, Average (6)
load, Load factor, Diversity factors, Utilization factor, Capacity factor and
Load curve. Economics of power factor improvement, tariff structures.
Problems.
Unit-3: Transmission Systems: Introduction, transmission voltages, (6)
classification of transmission system, advantages of high voltage
transmission, comparison of overhead and underground supply system.
Comparison of AC and DC transmission system, economic choice of
conductor size, Kelvin's law, problems.
Unit-4: Overhead Transmission Line Constants: Introduction, Conductors, (10)
Resistance of overhead line, inductance of solid cylindrical conductor,
composite conductors, two conductor single phase line, three phase single
circuit and double circuit lines with symmetrical and unsymmetrical
spacing, transposed and un transposed line. Capacitance of two wire line,
three phase symmetrical and unsymmetrical line, charging current, effect
of earth on capacitance of transmission line. Skin and Proximity Effects.
Corona in transmission line, critical disruptive and visual disruptive
voltages, factors effecting corona, corona power loss, advantages and
disadvantages of corona. Problems.
Unit-5: Overhead Line Insulators and Underground Cables: Overhead line (6)
insulators and its types, voltage grading of insulators, string efficiency,
methods of improving string efficiency, grading. Sag in overhead line,
calculation of sag, ice and wind loading, Stringing chart. Underground
cables, general construction, classification of cables, capacitance of a
single core cable, capacitance of three core cables, most economical size
of conductor, grading of cables, types of grading, breakdown voltages.
Problems.
Unit-6: Distribution Systems (DS): Introduction, classification of DS, feeders, (6)
distributors, service mains of a typical DS, primary AC DS - radial
feeders, parallel feeders, loop feeders and interconnected network system.
Secondary AC DS - three phase four wire system and single phase two
wire DS, methods of calculation of AC DS, current loading and voltage
drop diagram. Problems
Text and Reference:
1. C.L. Wadhwa. Electrical Power systems. Wiley Eastern
2. Ashfaq Hussain. Electrical Power System. CBS Publishers

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3. Soni, Gupta, Bhatnagar. Electric Power. Dhanpat Rai & Sons

4. J.B.Gupta. A course in Power Systems. S. K. Katia & Sons
5. O.I.Elgerd. Electric Energy system Theory – An Introduction. Tata McgrawHilll
6. B.R.Gupta. Generation of Electrical Energy. S. Chand.
7. T.K. Nagsarkar and M.S. Sukhija. Power System Analysis. Oxford University Press
8. I.J. Nagrath and D.P. Kothari. Power System Engineering. Tata McGraw-Hill

Course Outcomes (Cos):

At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. describe the working principle of various power generation plants.
2. analyze the various load curves of economic power generation.
3. compute the electrical parameters for overhead and underground power lines.
4. design various components of transmission and distribution systems.
5. apply knowledge to solve operational problems in power system.

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EE 208 Digital Electronics L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Fourth Semester (Core) 3 1 0 4

Unit-1: Logic Families and Logic Gates: TTL, ECL, NMOS, CMOS and PTL logic (6)
families and realization of basic logic gates-AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR,
XOR, XNOR. Transfer characteristics, Inverter ratios, Noise margin, power
consumption, propagation delays, fan-in and fan-out.
Unit-2: Number Systems and Codes: Signed and unsigned numbers and their
arithmetic operation, Binary, Hexadecimal, Octal numbers and their (5)
conversions. BCD, Excess-3, Gray, 3 out of 5 and Alpha-numeric codes,
Boolean Algebra.
Unit-3: Combinational Logic Circuits: Two-level and Multi-level logics, single (10)
and Multi-output functions, logic minimization, K-Map and Queen-
Mclauski’s Method, Multiplexers, Demultiplexers, Encoder, Decoder,
Priority Encoder, parity checkers, half-adders and Full adders
Unit-4: Sequential Logic Circuits: Latches and Flip-flops: RS, JK, D-type Flip- (12)
flops, Master-slave flip-flops, Edge triggered FF. Shift Registers- serial and
parallel and mixed modes, Counters-Binary, Ripple, Synchronous,
asynchronous, Mod-K and decade counters and their design.
Unit-5: Introduction to ADCs: flash ADC, dual slope ADC, successive (5)
approximation ADC, DAC, R-2R ladder network, weighted resistance DAC,
Weighted capacitance DAC.

Unit-6: Semiconductor Memories: ROM, PROM, EPROM, Static and Dynamic (2)
RAM, MOS memories, Flash Memory, Memory addressing
Text and Reference:
1. Malvino and Leech. Digital Principles and Application. McGraw-Hill
2. M .M. Mano. Digital logic and Computer Design. 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall
3. Alan Markovitz. Introduction to Logic Design. McGraw-Hill
4. R.P. Jain. Modern Digital Electronics 4th Edition. Tata-McGraw Hill
5. J.M. Rabaey. Digital Integrated Circuits: A Design Perspective. 2nd Edition, Prentice
Hall
6. Zvi Kohavi. Switching and Finite Automata Theory. Tata-McGraw Hill
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. understand the fundamental concepts and techniques used in digital electronics.
2. understand and examine the structure of various number systems, logic families, logic
gates and their application in digital design.
3. analyze and design various combinational and sequential circuits.
4. explain the analog to digital and digital to analog converters
5. classify and design semiconductor memories

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EE 209 Circuit Theory L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Fourth Semester (Core) 3 1 0 4

Unit-1: Revision of Networks Theorems (for AC circuits): Maximum Power (6)

Transfer Theorem, Millman’s Theorem, Reciprocity Theorem,
Substitution Theorem, Compensation Theorem, Tellegen’s Theorem.
Unit-2: Two Port Networks: One port and two port networks, Sign convention,
Admittance Parameters, Impedance Parameters, Hybrid Parameters, (6)
Inverse Hybrid Parameters, Serial and Parallel connection of two port
networks. Driving point and transfer admittance and impedance.
Symmetrical two ports and bisection, Image impedance. Conversion of
impedances from star to delta and vice-versa using two port circuit analyses

Unit-3: Magnetically Coupled Circuit (MCC): Mutual Inductance, Coupling (2)

coefficient, Dot convention for MCC, Energy stored in MCC, Analysis of
MCC, T-equivalent network of a transformer
Unit-4: Graph Theory: Definition of node, branch, loop and mesh, Graph of a (6)
network, Tree, Co-tree, Incidence matrix, cut-set matrix, tie-set matrix and
loop currents, Number of possible trees of a graph, Analysis of Networks,
Network Equilibrium Equation, Duality.
Unit-5: Applications of Laplace Transform: Familiarization with standard (4)
electrical signals, Waveform Synthesis, Theorems and properties of
Laplace Transform- Initial and Final Value theorems, Circuit response to
arbitrary inputs using Laplace Transform.
Unit-6: Frequency Response: Concept of complex frequency, complexfrequency (4)
plane, pole and zero, plot of poles and zeros of simple RL, RC and RLC
circuit connected in series and parallel, Polar plot. Concept of resonance –
series and parallel resonance, Q-factor, half power frequencies, concept of
transfer function of a network.
Unit-7: Fourier analysis: Application of Trigonometric Fourier series, Fourier (5)
coefficients, Exponential Fourier Series, Waveform symmetry and Fourier
transform used for finding response of electric circuits.
Unit-8: Filter Circuits: Classification of filters, Ideal filter and T and π sectional (5)
representation of a filter circuit. Constant (k) type filters – low pass (LP),
high pass (HP), band pass, band rejection and all pass filters – discussion
and analyses. M-derived filters – Theory of LP and HP filters. Butterworth
and Chebyshev filters (Basic theory only).
Text and Reference:
1. Hayt & Kemmerly. Engineering Circuit Analysis. Mc Graw Hill
2. Van Valkenburg. Network Analysis and Synthesis. Pearson 3rd Edition
3. Roy Choudhury. Network and Systems. New Age
4. Rajeswaran. Electric Circuit theory. Pearson
5. Wadhwa. Network Analysis and Synthesis. New Age
6. Soni & Gupta. A Course in Electrical Circuit Analysis. Dhanpat Rai & Sons.

Course Outcomes (Cos):

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At the end of the course the students will be able to

1. Apply the knowledge of network theorems and graph theory in finding circuit
response.
2. Analyze the two port networks along with interconnections.
3. Apply Laplace and Fourier transforms to find electrical responses of circuits ..
4. Demonstrate frequency response on AC circuits particularly under resonance ..
5. Design different types of passive filter circuits. .

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Microprocessors and Microcontrollers

L T P C
EE 210
B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Fourth Semester (Core) 3 0 0 3

Unit-1: Introduction: Evolution of microprocessor, Types of various architectures: (4)

Harvard and Von-Neumann, RISC and CISC processors.
Unit-2: Microprocessor architecture: Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU), Timing and
control Unit, Registers, Data and Address bus, Interface unit, Intel 8085 (8)
instructions, Instruction word size: one byte, two byte and three byte
instructions, Timing and control signals, Fetch operations, Execution
operations, Machine cycle and state, Instruction and data flow, System
timing diagram, Types of main memories, Memory map and addresses

Unit-3: Programming microprocessors: Data representation, Instruction formats, (6)

Addressing modes, Instruction set, Assembly language programming,
Program looping, Stacks and subroutine
Unit-4: Peripheral devices and their interfacing: Interrupts, ADC/DAC, (7)
programmable peripheral interface (8255), programmable DMA controller
(8237), Programmable timer (8254), Programmable keyboard/display
interface (8279), Serial communication.
Unit-5: Important features of some advanced microprocessor: Introduction to (7)
8086/8088 Microprocessor: Pin assignments, architecture. Introduction to
Pentium Pro microprocessor.
Unit-6: Microcontrollers: Architecture, instruction set and assembly language (8)
programming of 8051 microcontroller, Registers, Timers and Counters.

Text and Reference:

1. John P. Hayes. Digital Systems and Microprocessors. McGraw-Hill I.E.
2. R. S. Gaonker. Microprocessor Architecture, Programming and Application. Wiley
Eastern
3. D. V. Hall, Microprocessor and Interfacing: Programming and Hardware. McGraw-Hill
I.E
4. John P. Hayes. Digital Systems and Microprocessors. McGraw-Hill I.E.
5. Lyla B.Das. The x86 Microproccessors. Pearson Education, 2010
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. understand the internal architecture of microprocessors and microcontroller.
2. demonstrate the programming skills using assembly language.
3. justify the concepts of stacks and interrupts.
4. understand peripheral devices and its interfacing.
5. apply the programming skills for various real time applications.

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CS221 Programming and Data Structure L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Fourth Semester 3 0 0 3

Unit-1: Introduction to Programming (10)

variables, assignments; expressions; input/output; conditionals and
branching; iteration; functions; introduction to pointers
Linear Data Structures
Sequential representations - Arrays and Lists, Stacks, Queues and
Dequeues, strings, Application. Linear Data Structures - Link
Representation - Linear linked lists, circularly linked lists. Doubly linked
lists, application.

Unit-2: Recursion
Design of recursive algorithms, Tail Recursion, When not to use recursion, (10)
Removal of recursion.
Non-linear Data Structure
Trees - Binary Trees, Traversals and Threads, Binary Search Trees,
Insertion and Deletion algorithms, Height-balanced and weight-balanced
trees, B-trees, B+ -trees, Application of trees; Graphs - Representations,
Breadth-first and Depth-first Search.
Hashing
Hashing Functions, collision Resolution Techniques.
Unit-3: Sorting and Searching Algorithms (10)
Bubble sort, Selection Sort, Insertion Sort, Quicksort, Merge Sort, Heapsort
and Radix Sort.
File Structures
Sequential and Direct Access. Relative Files, Indexed Files - B+ tree as
index. Multi-indexed Files, Inverted Files, Hashed Files.
Text and Reference:
1. Byron Gottfried. Schaum's Outline of Programming with C. McGraw-Hill
2. O.G.Kadke and U.A.Deshpandey. Data Structures and Algorithms. ISTE/EXCEL
3. Aho Alfred V., Hopperoft John E., UIlman Jeffrey D., Data Structures and
Algorithms, PearsonEducation
4. Ajoy Agarwal, Data Structures, C.Cybertech.
5. Lipschutz, Data Structures, TMH
6. Heileman, Data structures, Algorithims & OOP, Tata McGraw Hill
7. M.Radhakrishnan and V.Srinivasan. Data Structures Using C. ISTE/EXCEL BOOKS
8. Weiss Mark Allen, Algorithms, Data Structures and Problem Solving with C++”,
Pearson Education.
9. Horowitz Ellis & Sartaj Sahni, Fundamentals of Data Structures, Galgotria Pub.
10. Tanenbaum A. S., Data Structures using ‘C’, Pearson Education
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. understand simple C Programs using pointers and Functions
2. apply C programming for Linear, Non-Linear and recursion data structure operations
and its applications

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3. analyze programs using various sorting algorithms

4. analyze programs using different searching methods
5. understand and apply File Manipulation and Hashing concepts

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EE 214 Microprocessor and Microcontroller

L T P C
Laboratory
B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Fourth Semester (Core) 0 0 3 2
List of Experiments
Familiarization with 8085 register level architecture and trainer kit components including
the memory map. Familiarization with process of storing and viewing the contents of
memory as well as registers.
(a) Familiarization with 8085 simulators on PC
(b) Study of prewritten program using basic instruction set (data transfer, load/store,
and arithmetic, logical).
(c) Assignment based on that.
Programming using kit/simulator.
1. Introduction to 8085 Microprocessor and Different IC's of Kit.
2.Write an Assembly Language Program for
a. Addition of two 8 bit numbers
b. Subtraction of two 8 bit numbers
3.Write an Assembly Language Program for
a. Multiplication of two 8 bit numbers
b. Division of two 8 bit numbers
4.Write an Assembly Language Program for
a. Sorting given 'n' numbers in Ascending order
b. Sorting given 'n' numbers in Descending order
5.Write an Assembly language for
a. To Convert Binary to BCD code
b. To convert BCD to Binary code
6. Write an Assembly language program to transfer a block of data placed in one memory
location to another memory location in forward order.
7. Write an Assembly language program for searching a number in the given array and
also find the occurrence of that data.
8. Write an Assembly language program to generate 15 Fibonacci number and sum of
them.
9. Write an Assembly language program to find out Factorial of a F given 8-bit
number.
10. Write an Assembly language program to obtain a rolling display of a particular data
by using 8085 microprocessors.

Course Outcomes (Cos):

At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. Identify relevant information to supplement to the Microprocessor and
Microcontroller course.
2. Set up programming strategies and select proper mnemonics and run their
program on the training boards.
3. Practice different types of programming keeping in mind technical issues and
evaluate possible causes of discrepancy in practical experimental observations
in comparison.

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4. Develop testing and experimental procedures on Microprocessor and analyse

their operation.
5. Prepare computational results, incorporating accepted data analysis and
synthesis methods, simulation software

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EE 215 Digital Electronics Laboratory L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Fourth Semester (Core) 0 0 3 2
List of Experiments
1. Study of PIN diagram of ICs and to test the logic gates and verify their truth tables
2. Implementation of half adders, full adders using NAND gates only
3. Implementation of Boolean functions of three or four variables using 74153 (4:1)
Multiplexer
4. Addition of two binary numbers using IC 7483
5. To compare two 4-bit binary numbers using magnitude comparator 7485
6. To Design and Verify the Encoder/Decoder circuit.
7. To study the different modes of operation of shift registers using 7495
8. Designing an asynchronous counter of any modulus using JK FF 7473
9. Design of a synchronous counter of any arbitrary count using IC 7473.
10. Design of a UP/DOWN counter.

Reference Books:

1. Malvino and Leech.Digital Principles and Application. McGraw-Hill

2. M .M. Mano.Digital logic and Computer Design. 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall

Course Outcomes (Cos):

At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. understand the functionality of Digital ICs
2. Design combinational Logic circuits.
3. design FFs and Registers using Digital ICs
4. design Sequential Logic Circuits

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EE 213 Circuit Theory Laboratory L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Fourth Semester (Core) 0 0 3 2
List of Experiments
1. To Verify Reciprocity theorem in a given AC circuit.
2. To Verify Millman’s theorem in a given AC circuit.
3. To verify Maximum Power Transfer theorem in a given AC circuit.
4. To measure the supply frequency using series resonant circuit.
5. To determine hybrid (h) parameters of an AC two port network.
6. To determine ABCD (T) parameters of an AC two port network.
7. To determine impedance (Z) parameters of an AC two port network.
8. To determine admittance (Y) parameters of an AC two port network.
9. To find the impedance and resonance phenomenon of series RL, RC and RLC circuits.
10. To find and theoretically validate the effect of induced voltage of an energized coil in
presence of another energized coil with all possible combinations

Course Outcomes (Cos):

At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. demonstrate the verification of network theorems on AC circuits.
2. compute frequency, impedance and voltage of various AC circuits and also in resonating
RLC series and parallel circuits.
3. determine and identify different types of parameters of an AC two port network.
4. demonstrate the effect of magnetic coupling on an energized coil in proximity to another
in order to affect its net induced voltage.

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EE 301 Control Systems L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Fifth Semester (Core) 3 1 0 4

Unit-1: Introduction: Introduction of feedback control systems with (1)

motivational examples, Basic terminologies of feedback control
systems
Unit-2: Modelling of physical systems: Transfer function, poles and zeros,
Examples: R-L, R-L-C circuits, Spring-mass-damper system, armature- (8)
controlled and field-controlled DC motor. Block diagram reduction
techniques, Signal flow graphs, Mason’s Gain formula.
Unit-3: Time domain analysis: Time domain response of First and Second (7)
order system, Time domain specifications, Static and Dynamic error
coefficients, Sensitivity analysis. Concept of stability, Stability using
Routh array, relative stability.
Unit-4: Root locus analysis: Definition, Rules to sketch root loci, Stability and (6)
transient performance using root locus.
Unit-5: Frequency domain analysis: Basic input-output relation, Bode plots, (10)
Polar plots, Nyquist plots, Nyquist stability criteria, frequency domain
specifications and relative stability, Nichols plot. Co-relation between
time and frequency domain specifications.
Unit-6: Compensators and controllers: Lead, lag and lag–lead compensators, (8)
introductory examples for each type of compensator design using root
locus and bode plot
Text and Reference:
1. Katsuhiko Ogata, Modern Control Engineering, Pearson Education
2. J. Nagrath and M. Gopal, Control Systems Engineering, New Age international
3. Dorf and Bishop, Modern Control Systems, Addison Wesley
4. D’ Azzo and Houpis, Linear Control Systems Analysis and Design, McGrow Hill
5. N S Nise, Control Systems Engineering, Wiley
6. M. Gopal, Control Systems Principles and Design, Tata McGrow Hill
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. apply the physical laws or reduction technique from a complex control block diagram to
find the transfer function of a system and analyze the system in terms of basic
terminologies.
2. analyze and evaluate the transient and steady-state characteristics of a standard 2nd order
LTI systems
3. apply the basic rules to sketch the root locus and analyze the characteristics of closed
loop feedback systems.
4. apply the basic rules to sketch the frequency response in terms of Bode, Nyquist, Polar
plots; analyze the characteristics of the closed loop feedback system and Correlate it with
time domain behavior of the system.
5. design and evaluate the basic compensators using root locus and bode plot reshaping
technique

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EE 302 Power Systems II L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Fifth Semester (Core) 3 1 0 4

Unit-1: Performance of overhead transmission lines: Introduction; classification of (8)

transmission lines; performance calculation of short and medium transmission
lines, Nominal T and nominal π methods; Performance Long transmission
lines; Power circle diagrams (PCD).
Unit-2: Power system stability: Introduction to synchronous machine, rotor angle,
Infinite bus; Definition of stability, classification of stability, power limit of (8)
transmission lines, steady state stability, transient stability, the swing
equations, equal area criterion, calculation of critical clearing angles,
Calculation of power angle curves for fault and post fault conditions for
various types of faults, dynamic stability, factors effecting stability
Unit-3: Control of active and reactive power: Active power and frequency control: (8)
fundamental speed governing system, Governor speed regulation parameter, ,
Fundamentals of automatic generation control, Frequency bias, Primary and
secondary control, Basic simulation models of automatic generation control;
Reactive power and voltage control: Production of absorber of reactive power,
methods of voltage control; shunt reactors, series reactors, synchronous
condensers, static VAR system, tap changing transformers.
Unit-4: Transients in power systems: Lightning phenomenon, Switching surges, (4)
travelling waves, shape and specifications of travelling waves, attenuation and
distortions of travelling waves, alteration due to corona, behaviour of
travelling waves at open, short and joints of overhead lines and cables,
construction of lattice diagrams.
Unit-5: Load flow studies: Introduction to load flow study, YBUS , formulation of load (4)
flow problems, methods.
Unit-6: Economic operation of steam Power plant: Introduction; Methods of (8)
loading turbo - generators, Thermal plant cost modelling, Input - output
curves, incremental cost, cost curve: Linear and quadratic, method of
Lagrangion multiplier, Equality constraints and inequality constraints,
transmission loss, optimum generator allocation with and without
transmission loss; Penalty factors, iterative procedure to solve co-ordination
equation. Advantages of combined operation with hydro plants, Introduction
with a schematic diagram having cost and load curve.
Text and Reference:
1. C.L. Wadhwa, Electrical Power systems, Wiley Eastern
2. Ashfaq Hussain, Electrical Power System, CBS Publishers
3. B.R.Gupta, Generation of Electrical Energy, S. Chand
4. Soni, Gupta, Bhatnagar, Electric Power, Dhanpat Rai & Sons
5. J.B.Gupta, A course in Power Systems, S.K.KATIA & SONS
6. P.Kundur, Power system stability and control, McGraw-Hill
7. O.I.Elgerd, Electric Energy System Theory, Tata Mcgraw Hilll
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to

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1. define various performance indices of a power system network and describe the
importance of each.
2. impart the knowledge to design transmission lines and analyse the power control
methodologies in electrical networks.
3. summarize the transient phenomena, load flow studies and stability issues in power
system networks.
4. explain the economic operation of thermal and hydro power plants.

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EE 303 Electrical Machines II L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Fifth Semester (Core) 3 1 0 4

Unit-1: Synchronous Machines - Types and constructional features, EMF (12)

equation, Basic synchronous machine model, Concept of synchronous
reactance and its determination, Open circuit and short circuit
characteristics, Short circuit ratio, Operating characteristics, Phasor
diagrams under various operating conditions, Voltage regulation, Nature
of armature reaction, Synchronizing to infinite bus, Effect of excitation
variations when connected to bus, Power flow equations, Capability curve
and Parallel operation.
Unit-2: Introduction to two-reaction theory of salient pole type machine, concept
of direct and quadrature axis reactances, Phasor diagram under various (10)
operating conditions both for motoring and generating mode, Slip test,
Voltage regulation, Damper winding, Synchronizing power,
Determination of sequence impedance, Swing equation under dynamic
condition, Equal area criteria, Power-angle diagram & stability, Steady
state and transient stability limits, V-curve, Hunting, Methods of starting
of synchronous motor and Application of synchronous motor as phase
modifier
Unit-3: AC Motor control by static power converters, Introduction to solid state (4)
devices and converters, methods of speed control of synchronous motors,
slip power recovery schemes, phase control of AC motor.
Unit-4: Single phase motors: Series, repulsion & universal motors - construction, (8)
principle of operation starting methods, speed control, power factor,
commutation, methods of compensation, Comparison of D.C. & A.C.
series motors, Stepper Motor: Constructional features, Torque-stepping
rate characteristic, Application area.
Unit-5: Single phase induction motor: Double revolving filed theory and (6)
development of equivalent circuit and expression for torque, Torque-slip
characteristic, Expression for starting torque in presence of auxiliary
winding and Estimation of starting capacitance for auxiliary coil using
concept of phase splitting
Text and Reference:
1. P.S. Bimbhra. Generalized Theory of Electrical Machines. Khanna Publishers
2. Nagrath & Kothari. Electrical Machines. TMH Publishing Co.
3. A.S. Langsdorf. Theory of A.C. Machines. TMH Publishing Co.
4. Ashfaq Husain. Electric Machines. Dhanpat Rai and Co.(Pvt.) Ltd.
5. P.K. Mukherjee and S. Chakravorti. Electrical Machines. Dhanpat Rai publication
6. Dr.S. K. Sen. Electrical Machines. Khanna Publishers
7. Taylor. Commutator Machines. East West Press.
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. illustrate the constructional features and applications of synchronous machines and
single-phase machines.

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2. analyze the principle of operation of synchronous machines and single-phase machines.

3. develop the equivalent circuit model and analyse the performance of synchronous
machines and single-phase machines.
4. devise the speed control of AC motors using solid state converters

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EE 304 Power Electronics L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Fifth Semester (Core) 3 1 0 4

Unit-1: Introduction and devices: Concept of Power Electronics, brief (10)

introduction of different types of power electronics devices, converter
systems, areas of application, device construction and characteristics
of power diode, power BJT, power MOSFET, power IGBT, SCR, two
transistor analogy of thyristor, thyristor dv/dt and di/dt protection,
series and parallel operation of thyristor, GTO, basics of firing circuit
Unit-2: Phase controlled rectifiers: Principles of operation of phase-
controlled rectifiers (single/three phase) and its applications, (10)
performance parameters, evaluation of single-phase half
controlled/fully-controlled converter with R, RL, and RLE load,
operation of three-phase fully-controlled converter with different
types of loads, effect of source impedance, dual converters
(single/three phase).
Unit-3: Choppers: Principle of chopper operation, chopper classifications and (8)
quadrant operations and its applications, steady state time domain
analysis of class A chopper, voltage commutated chopper.
Unit-4: Inverters: Introduction of inverter operation, classification of (8)
inverters and its applications, performance parameters, analyze the
performance of single phase half bridge and full-bridge voltage source
inverters with R, RL and RLE load, three-phase voltage source
inverters-180 degree and 120 degrees mode of operation, voltage
control of single phase inverters-single pulse width modulation,
multiple pulse width modulation, sinusoidal pulse width modulation.
Unit-5: AC Voltage Controller: Types of AC voltage controllers, evaluation (4)
of single-phase voltage controllers for R and R-L load,
Cycloconverters: Principles of cycloconverter operation (step up and
step down).
Text and Reference:
1. P C Sen. Power Electronics. TMH
2. Dubey. Power Electronics. TMH
3. Rashid Mohammed. Power Electronics. PHI
4. V. Subrahmanyam. Power Electronics & Drives. New Age
5. P.S.Bhimbhra. Power Electronics. Khanna Publishers
6. M D Singh et. Al. Power Electronics . McGraw Hill
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. select power switching devices for suitable power conversion
2. analyze the performance of different types of phase-controlled rectifiers
3. examine DC-DC converter for a given performance and application
4. analyze the operation of Inverters, ac voltage controllers and cycloconverters

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EE 305 Digital Signal Processing L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Fifth Semester (Core) 3 0 0 3

Unit-1: Discrete-Time Signals & Systems: Advantages of digital over analog (10)
signal processing, discrete-time signals and sequences, representation of
sequences and elementary operations, classification of discrete-time
systems. Resolution of discrete-time signals into impulses, analysis of
discrete-time LTI systems. Response to arbitrary inputs, the convolution
sum, properties of LTI systems and their interconnections, causality,
stability. Linear constant coefficient difference equation and their solutions.
Impulse response of LTI system, response to complex exponential and
sinusoidal signals, the frequency response function
Unit-2: Sampling: Sampling of continuous time signals, periodic sampling,
frequency-domain representation of sampling. Transforms: Representation (10)
of sequences by Fourier transforms-symmetry properties and theorems. The
Z-transform, two-sided and one-sided z-transforms, ROC, properties of z-
transform, Inverse z-transform, Analysis of LTI system in the Z-domain.
Analysis of LTI System: System functions-linear constant coefficient
difference equations, poles and zeros, rational system function, causality and
stability, frequency response of LTI systems, phase distortion and delay,
frequency response for rational system functions and for single pole or zero
systems.
Unit-3: Discrete Fourier Transforms: Frequency domain sampling, the DFT and (8)
properties of DFT, circular convolution, linear convolution using DFT,
Application of DFT for A.C. transient analysis
Efficient Computation of DFT: Computational complexity, FFT
algorithms- the decimation-in-time and decimation-in-frequency; signal
flow graph-Butterfly computations, in-place computations, analysis of
computational complexities.
Unit-4: Structures for Discrete-time Systems: Block diagram representation of (4)
linear constant coefficient difference equations and their interconnections.
Direct form I, direct form II, cascade form and parallel form structures,
Finite precision word-length effect-number representation, analysis of effect
of coefficient quantization and rounding off of noise, zero input limit cycles
in fixed point realization of IIR digital filters.

Unit-5: Filter Design Techniques: Characteristics of practical frequency selective (8)

filters, design of FIR filters by windowing technique. Characteristics of
Butterworth & Chebyshev filters, design of IIR filters from continuous time
filters- impulse invariance and bilinear transformation methods. Multi-rate
signal processing and introduction to Wavelets. VLSI implementation of
digital filters and signal processing algorithms, implementation of signal
processing algorithms in general purpose processor, specialized DSP
processors. Applications of Signal Processing: Spectral analysis using DFT,

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musical sound and audio processing, application of signal processing in

power system, fault detection and improving power quality. Implementing
filters and other DSP algorithms using MATLAB programming and
Simulink.
Text and Reference:
1. Oppenhein and Schaffer. Discrete-time Signal Processing. PH
2. Proakis&Manolakis. Digital Signal Processing. PHI
3. T. K. Rawat. Digital Signal Processing. Oxford
4. Sanjit K. Mitra. Digital Signal Processing. TMH
5. Chen C.T.Digital Signal Processing: Spectral Computation& Filter Design. Oxford
Univ. Press
6. V. K. Ingle & John J. Proakis. Digital Signal Processing using MATLAB. CENGAGE
Learning
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. calculate the spectral coefficients and the Fourier series components of discrete-
time signals.
2. determine and analyze the frequency response and the z-transform of discrete-
time systems.
3. design Finite Impulse Response (FIR) and Infinite Impulse Response (IIR)
Filters and evaluate the performance to meet expected system specifications.
4. implement digital filters and DSP algorithms.

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EE 311 Electrical Machine Laboratory-I L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Fifth Semester 0 0 3 2
List of Experiments
1. Open circuit and short circuit tests on a single-phase transformer.
2. Direct loading test on single-phase transformer.
3. Back to back test or Sumpner’s test on a single-phase transformer.
4. Load test and parallel operation of single-phase transformer.
5. Ratio and polarity test of a single-phase transformer
6. Load characteristics of a DC shunt generator.
7. Open circuit characteristics of DC shunt generator.
8. Load characteristics of D.C compound generator.
9. Speed control of DC shunt motor.
10. Swinburne’s test of a DC motor.
11. Hopkinson’s test on DC motor-generator set.

Course Outcomes (Cos):

At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. apply and analyze different tests on DC generators.
2. utilize and analyze DC shunt and compound motor.
3. apply and analyze different tests on single-phase Transformer.

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EE 312 Power System Laboratory -I L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Fifth Semester 0 0 3 2
List of Experiments
1. Determination of ABCD constants of power transmission lines using SCADA based
hardware Power TLS Simulator
2. Study of Ferranti Effect, voltage regulation using SCADA based Power TLS Simulator.
3. Solution of various linear/nonlinear equations associated with power system studies
using MATLAB.
4. Solution of Economic Load Dispatch of thermal plants using MATLAB software.
5. Study of voltage regulation, efficiency of transmission systems using MI-Power
Software.
6. Simulation of transmission line using Simulink.

Course Outcomes (Cos):

At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. determine various performance indices of power transmission systems using modern
hardware and software tools.
2. solve various linear and nonlinear equations using Matlab software.
3. apply Matlab software to conduct experiments on economic operation of thermal
plants.

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EE 313 Control System Laboratory L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Fifth Semester 0 0 3 2
List of Experiments
Module 1: HARDWARE BASED EXPERIMENTS

Experiment 1: Obtain the graph between output errors and angular position difference of a
given potentiometer error detector: (i) when the excitation is DC and (ii) when the excitation is
AC.
Experiment 2: Experiment to determine the time response of different order of systems
Experiment 3: Obtain the frequency response characteristics of the first and second order active
low pass filter.
Experiment 4: To draw the frequency response of a given R-L C network theoretically and to
capture the time response for a given square wave input at 50Hz (power supply).

Module 2: SIMULATION BASED EXPERIMENTS (Using MATLAB/SIMULINK)

Experiment 5: Familiarization with MATLAB/SIMULINK software, control systems toolbox

(Commands and GUI of SISO toolbox), representation of linear time-invariant systems, plotting
commands.
Experiment 6: To determine the time-domain response of first and second -order systems.
Experiment 7: To determine the frequency-domain response of first and second -order systems.
Experiment 8: To study the effect of P, PI, PD and PID controller on step response of a
feedback control system.
Experiment 9: Stability analysis of the systems using root locus for the unity feedback system
Experiment 10: Stability analysis of the system using Bode plot and determine GM and PM
for the given open loop transfer function and comment on stability.
Experiment 11: Design of lag, lead compensator using root locus technique.
Experiment 12: Design of a lag, lead compensator using frequency domain analysis
Experiment 13: To make a project model using SIMULINK/MATLAB for a physical system
Module 3: Self-Learning Experiments:
Experiment SL1: Design of lag-lead compensator using root locus technique.
Experiment SL2: Design of lag-lead compensator using Bode-plot locus technique.
Experiment SL3: Design of PID controller family using SISO control toolbox of MATLAB

Text and Reference:

1. Katsuhiko Ogata. Modern Control Engineering. Pearson Education
2. M. Gopal. Control Systems Principles and Design. Tata Mc Grow Hill
3. I. J. Nagrath and M. Gopal. Control Systems Engineering. New Age international
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. investigate fundamentals concepts of linear control systems.
2. apply the various appropriate software commands and hardware components to carry out
the experiments.
3. implementation of the designed experiments and evaluate appropriate conclusions.
4. create technical report of the conducted experiments

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EE 314 Signal Processing Laboratory L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Fifth Semester 0 0 3 2
List of Experiments
1. Generation of basic signals (discrete time) using MATLAB
(a) Unit impulse, (b) Unit step, (c) Unit ramp, (d) Exponential and (e) sinusoidal or cosinusoidal
2. Verification of sampling theorem.
3. To study the linear convolution of two sequences (using conv command, DFT, IDFT and
circular convolution).
4. To study the computation of N point DFT of a given sequence using DIT/ DIF FFT algorithm
and to plot magnitude and phase spectrum.
5. (A) Design and implementation of IIR Butterworth filter to meet the given specifications.
5. (B) Design of IIR filter using Chebyshev filter.
6. Design and implementation of FIR filter in MATLAB/DSP trainer kit using windowing
technique.
7. Study of different biomedical signals and associated instruments.
8. Basic digital image processing applications- contrast enhancement, colour to gray conversion,
resizing, edge detection in MATLAB/ image processing platform
Text and Reference:
V. K. Ingle & John J. Proakis. Digital Signal Processing using MATLAB. CENGAGE
Learning
Sanjit K. Mitra. Digital Signal Processing. TMH
Oppenhein and Schaffer. Discrete-time Signal Processing. PHI
Proakis&Manolakis. Digital Signal Processing. PHI
T. K. Rawat. Digital Signal Processing. Oxford
Chen C.T.. Digital Signal Processing: Spectral Computation & Filter Design. Oxford Univ.
Press
Gonzalez and Woods. Digital Image Processing. Prentice Hall
A. K. Jain. Fundamentals of Digital Image Processing. Prentice Hall India Learning Private
Limited
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. compute the spectral coefficients and the Fourier series components of discrete-
time signals.
2. compute and analyze the frequency response of discrete-time systems.
3. automate the design of Finite Impulse Response (FIR) and Infinite Impulse
Response (IIR) Filters and evaluate the performance to meet expected system
specifications.
4. implement digital filters, DSP and DIP algorithms.

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EE 306 Switchgear and Industrial Protection L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Sixth Semester (Core) 3 1 0 4

Unit-1: Symmetrical Fault Analysis: Causes of faults, types of faults, importance (6)
of fault analysis in electrical power systems, fault analysis for generators,
transmission lines, concepts of generator reactance’s; transient, sub-
transients etc., current limiting reactors, types, functions
Unit-2: Symmetrical components and Unsymmetrical Fault Analysis: Concepts
of symmetrical components, Fortescue’s theorem, power in terms of (6)
symmetrical components, sequence impedances and sequence networks for
generators, transformers, transmission lines etc., unsymmetrical fault (L-G,
L-L, LL-G) analysis.
Unit-3: Neutral Grounding: Fundamentals of neutral grounding, ungrounded (4)
system analysis, arcing ground, solid grounding, types of grounding,
resistance, reactance and resonant grounding, generator neutral breaker,
grounding practice.
Unit-4: Circuit Breakers: Function, importance, arc phenomenon, arc interruption (5)
theories, CB types and description, Circuit breaking transients, restriking
and recovery voltages, CB ratings, testing of CB’s.
Unit-5: Protective Relays: Operating principle, classification, Electromagnetic type (14)
relays theories for torque generation, concepts of protective zones,
Introduction to numerical and solid state relays. Over Current relay
characteristics, Directional relay torque generation, feeder protection, time
grading & current grading, Distance protection philosophies, Distance relays
and their characteristics, differential protections, Protection of Transmission
lines, generator and transformers, Transley relay, negative sequence relay,
Fuses.
Unit-6: Sub-Stations: Function of sub-station, necessity, types and arrangement of (3)
sub-station equipment’s, single line diagram with different busbar
arrangement including reactors, bus-tie breakers, substation grounding,
surge protection
Unit-7: Lightning Arrester: Function, types, working principles and surge (2)
absorbers.
Text and Reference:
1. C. L. Wadhwa. Electric Power systems. New Age International
2. William D. Stevenson Jr. Elements of Power System Analysis. John Wiley & Sons
3. D P Kothari, I J Nagrath. Modern Power System Analysis. TMH Publishing Co.
4. J B Gupta. Switchgear and Protection. S.K. Kataria & Sons
5. B. Rabindranath and M. Chander. Power System Protection and Switchgear. Wiley
Publisher
6. Ashfaq Hussain. Power Systems. CBS Publishers

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Course Outcomes (Cos):

At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. classify various types of faults, and switchgear components
2. analyze faults in power system.
3. to understand the functions of switchgear protecting devices and instruments.
4. demonstrate various protection schemes used for power apparatuses.
5. compare, and design grounding schemes

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EE 307 Industrial Drives L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Sixth Semester (Core) 3 1 0 4

Unit-1: Introduction and drive dynamics: Concept of Electrical Drive, (15)

Advantages over other drives, Different parts, Classification, choice of
Electrical Drives. Dynamics of Electrical Drives:Fundamental torque
equation, Speed Torque conventions and multi-quadrant operation,
Nature and classification of load torques, Dynamics of motor-load
combination and equivalent drive system, steady state stability &
transient stability of electric drive, Starting, Electric braking of dc
motors and induction motors.DC machine and Induction machine
transient analysis.
Unit-2: Selection of motor power Rating: Thermal model of motor for
heating and cooling, loading conditions and classes of motor duty, (5)
determination of power rating of electric motors for different
applications, effect of load inertia, load equalization.
Unit-3: Fundamental concept of drivecontrol: Modes of operation, speed (5)
control and drive classifications, closed-loop control of drives: current-
limit control, torque control, speed control, speed control of multi-
motor drives, Speed sensing, current sensing, phase-locked-loop (PLL)
control, closed-loop position control. Industrial applications: Drives
for steel mills, rotary printing machine and electric traction.
Unit-4: Converter fed dc drive: Speed control (closed/open loop) of dc (8)
separately excited motor using: (a) single-phase and three-phase
controlled rectifiers (b) dual-converter and (c) chopper.

Unit-5: Converter fed AC drive: Control(closed/open loop) of Induction (7)

Motor (IM) Drives: variable voltage control, control of IM variable
frequency operation based on VSI and CSI, Speed control of wound
rotor induction Motor: (a) static rotor resistance control (b) static
scherbius drive (c) static kramer drive.
Text and Reference:
1. S.K. Pillai. A first course on Electrical Drives. Willey Eastern Ltd.
2. G.K. Dubey. Fundamentals of Electrical Drives. Narosa
3. V. Subrahmanyam. Electric Drives. New Age
4. B.K. Bose. Modern Power Electronics and AC drives. Pearson publications
5. R. Krishnan. Electric motor drives Modeling, Analysis and Control . Pearson
Publications
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. demonstrate various parts of electrical motor drives and their dynamics.
2. choose suitable ratings of electrical motor drive and their generalized control.
3. analyze the dynamics of AC and DC electrical motor drives.
4. evaluate suitable power electronic converters and their control aspects with
respect to available source and load.

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EC 327 Analog and Digital Communication L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Sixth Semester 3 0 0 3

Unit-1: The history of evolution of Electrical Communication, Concept of (10)

information, messages and signals, knowledge of Signals and Information
representation, elements of a communication system, Communication
channels, Base band and pass band signals, Fundamental limitations, Fourier
transform, Properties of the Fourier transform, Parseval's theorem, Rayleig’s
energy theorem, Dirac-Delta function, Fourier transform of Periodic linear
systems. Representation of energy and power signals and their spectral
density; External noise, internal noise, Noise calculations, signal to noise
ratio.
Unit-2: Amplitude modulation and spectra, DSB Signals and spectra, Tone
modulation and phasor analysis, Switching modulator, Envelope detector, (12)
Ring modulator and balanced modulator, Single side band modulation, Phase
Shift method for generation of SSB, Phase and frequency modulation,
Narrowband F.M, Wideband F.M, Transmission B.W. of F.M. signal,
Generation of F.M. signal. Indirect F.M. & Direct F.M, Demodulation of F.M.
signal using balanced frequency discrimination. AM transmitters and
receivers, super heterodyne receiver, IF amplifiers, AGC circuits.
Unit-3: Concept of random variables, Probability density function and probability (6)
distribution function of random variable, Mean & Mean square value of a
R.V, Concept of Stochastic Process, Ensemble averages and correlation
function, Stationary and Ergodic Process, Signal Power, Time average and
Power spectral density, Shot noise, Thermal noise and White noise.
Unit-4: Sampling Process, Sampling Theorem (only statement), Analogy Pulse (12)
modulation : PAM, PPM and PDM, Time Division Multiplexing,
Quantization Process (only uniform quantization), Quantization noise, Pulse
code modulation, Delta modulation, Differential Pulse Code modulation, Base
band Pulse Transmission concept., Method filter, Pass band transmission
model, Gram Schmidt Orthogonalization principle, Geometrical
interpretation of signal, Digital modulation techniques, Coherent binary PSK,
Coherent binary FSK, Coherent quadriphase shift keying. Introduction to
information theory.
Text and Reference:
1. Simon Haykin .Communication Systems. PHI
2. B. P. Lathi. Modern Digital and Analog Communications. Oxford Univ. Press
3. John Proakis .Digital Communications. McGraw Hill
4. Taub and Schilling. Principles of Communication Systems. McGraw Hill I.E.
5. Wayne Tomasi . Electronic Communications System: Fundamentals Through
Advanced, 5/e . Pearson Education

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Course Outcomes (Cos):

At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. demonstrate the different techniques of communication system, its elements,
facts to be considered in choosing a communication system, frequency analysis,
different communication channels, their merits and limits.
2. evaluate different modulation techniques in analog as well as in digital communication,
their operation, merits and demerits.
3. implement sampling theorem, different techniques, merits and demerits to solve
engineering problems

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EE 308 Modern Control Systems L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Sixth Semester (Core) 3 1 0 4
Unit-1: Introduction: System modeling in state-space form, analysis and control. (2)
Unit-2: Linear transformations and matrices: Eigenvalues, eigenvectors and
generalized eigenvectors; Canonical form, diagonal form, and Jordan form (4)
matrix representations.
Unit-3: State variable descriptions: Concept of state, state equations for dynamic (5)
systems, nonuniqueness of state model, state diagrams.
Unit-4: State variable and input-output descriptions: Transfer function matrix, state (5)
models from input-output maps, phase variable caonical form, Jordan
canonical form.
Unit-5: Solution of state equations: The homogeneous solution, evaluation of state (6)
transition matrix, the nonhomogeneous solution; Evaluation of matrix
exponential using series evaluation, Similarity transformation, Cayley-
Hamilton theorem, inverse Laplace transform method.
Unit-6: Controllability and observability: General concept, controllability and (6)
observability tests, the principle of duality, controllability and
observability of state model in Jordan canonical form; Controllable and
observable companion forms; Stabilizability and detectability.
Unit-7: Stability: Concepts and definition, stability in the sense of Lyapunov, (4)
Lyapunov equation.
Unit-8: Pole placement by state feedback; full-order observers, reduced-order (8)
observers; observer-based state feedback controller design, separation
principle
Text and Reference:
1. M. Gopal. Modern Control System Theory. New Age International (P)
Limited, 1993
2. Katsuhiko Ogata. Modern Control Engineering. Prentice-Hall, 2010
3. Thomas Kailath. Linear System. Pearson, 2016
4. Chi-Tsong Chen. Linear System Theory and Design. Oxford University Press,
New York, 1999
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. apply different laws or procedures to derive a state-space representation, respectively, of
a physical system or its models; Analyze different characteristics of the system.
2. apply different matrix transformations to find various state-space representations of the
same system. Evaluate the representations to judge that they all denote the same system.
3. apply different approaches to find the solution of a state-space model. Analyze the
characteristics of the system from its solution. Compare the finding with the stability in
the sense of Lyapunov.
4. apply various techniques to test controllability and observability and analyze the
outcome.
5. design a state-feedback controller and an observer-based state-feedback controller to
meet the given desired specifications, and evaluate the results

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EE 315 Electrical Machine Laboratory II L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Sixth Semester 0 0 3 2
List of Experiments
1. Speed Control of DC Series Motor.
2. No load and Blocked rotor test on a Single-Phase Induction Motor.
3. Open and Short Circuit Characteristics on a Three Phase Alternator.
4. Determination of Xd and Xq of a Three Phase Alternator.
5. V-curve of a Synchronous Motor.
6. Three phase to Six Phase Conversion.
7. Load Characteristics of DC Series Motor.
8. No load and Blocked rotor test on a Three Phase Induction Motor.
9. Scott Connection.
10. Load test on a Three Phase Squirrel Cage Induction Motor.
11. Synchronization of Three Phase Alternator with Infinite Bus Bar.
Text and Reference:
1. Nagrath & Kothari. Electrical Machines. Tata Mc Graw Hill
2. Dr. S.K. Sen. Electrical Machines. Khanna Publishers
3. P.S. Bimbhra. Electrical Machines. Khanna Publishers
4. A.S. Langsdorf. Theory of A.C. Machines. Mc Graw Hill
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. Illustrate the operation of DC Series, Synchronous and Induction machines.
2. Perform different tests and assess the performance of DC Series, Synchronous and Poly
phase induction motors.
3. Illustrate how to obtain two phase and six phase supplies from a balanced three phase
supply using transformers.
4. Demonstrate synchronization of alternator to infinite bus-bar.

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EE 316 Power System Laboratory II L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Sixth Semester 0 0 3 2
List of Experiments
1. Study of power system Transient Stability using software tools.
2. Study of Fault analysis using SCADA based Power TLS Simulator and MI-Power
Software.
3. Study and demonstration of Transformer Buchholz Relay.
4. Study the characteristics of Over current relay, Reverse power relay, Earth fault relay,
differential relay and Distance relay using actual numerical relay setup.
5. Study of Load Flow analysis using MI-Power or ETAP Software.
6. Simulation of Load frequency control model and Automatic voltage control model in
Matlab and/or MI power software.
7. Power quality analysis of a 3-phase power circuit using power quality analyser

Text and Reference:

1. C.L. Wadhwa. Electrical Power systems. Wiley Eastern
2. B. S. Grewal. Higher Engineering Mathematics. Khanna Publishers
3. M.A. Pai. Computer Techniques in Power System Analysis. Tata McGraw-Hill
Edition
4. Different Manual Book on Relay setup, Power TLS, ETAP and MI-Power
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. solve and analyze various faults in power systems using modern hardware tools.
2. apply modern tools to solve transient stability and load flow study for a given power
system network.
3. determine the operating characteristics of various numerical relays and will be able to
adjust the settings of such relays as per requirement.

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EE 317 Power Electronics and Drives

L T P C
Laboratory
B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Sixth Semester 0 0 3 2
List of Experiments

1. To study the operation of single-phase full wave-controlled rectifier using

a. Mid-point configuration (with R and RL load)
b. Bridge configuration (with R and RL load)
2. To study the operation of single-phase half-controlled converter (semi- converter)
with RL Load
3. To study the operational features of Resistance gate Triggering circuit and
Resistance-Capacitance gate Triggering circuit for thyristor
4. Study the operational features of class-A voltage commutated DC chopper with
different loads.
5. To study the operation of Single-Phase AC voltage controller (anti-parallel
SCR’s) with R and RL-Load
6. To study the operation of single-phase to Single-Phase step-down Cyclo-
Converter (Mid-point configuration) with R-Load
7. To study the operation of three phase fully controlled bridge rectifier with R load
8. To study the single-phase inverter firing circuits and hence to study the operation
of single-phase full bridge inverter circuit
9. To study the three phase inverter firing circuits (180-degree mode of operation)
and hence to study operation of three phase IGBT based inverter circuit
10. Speed control of permanent magnet DC motor drive fed from single phase
thyristor bridge fully controlled converter using armature voltage control method
a. Analog mode
b. Digital PID Mode
11. Closed loop speed control of separately excited DC motor drive fed from single
phase thyristor bridge fully controlled converters using armature voltage and field
control methods
a. Analog mode
b. Digital PID Mode
12. Closed loop speed control of separately excited DC shunt motor drive fed from
three phase thyristor bridge fully controlled converter using armature voltage
control method
a. Analog mode
b. Digital mode
13. Speed control of three phase slip-ring induction motor drive using slip power
recovery scheme
14. Speed control of three phase induction motor (V/F Control) using TI DSP kit
Course Outcomes (Cos):

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At the end of the course the students will be able to

1. demonstrate different characteristics of devices and their firing circuits.
2. examine different controlled rectifier, chopper and inverter circuits.
3. perform speed control of converter fed DC motors.
4. Performs peed control of converter fed AC motors.

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EE 401 Instrumentation L T P C
B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Seventh Semester (Core) 3 1 0 4
Prerequisite: Control Systems (EE 301)
Unit-1: Introduction: Generalized performance & functional description of an (8)
Instrumentation system, Role of Transducers, Amplifiers, Filters,
Display devices etc. Review of idea on DAC/ADC, filters & signal
conditioners, OP-AMPS, Instrumentation amplifiers & its circuits
Unit-2: Analytical Instrumentation: Measurement of pressure, Measurement
of flow (EM flow meter), Measurement of temperature, Measurement (6)
of liquid level etc.
Unit-3: Transducers & Sensors: Introduction, definition, classification & (6)
selection of transducers/ sensors; Resistive, capacitive, inductive
(LVDT), piezoelectric transducers & their applications; Thermistors:
measurement of temperature; Magnetostrictive, Hall Effect,
electromagnetic transducers; photoelectric transducers.
Unit-4: Nondestructive Testing Equipments: Introduction, Magnetic (4)
particles, Dye penetrants, X rays, Gamma rays; Eddy current testing;
Ultrasonic - principle of working. Pulse echo method of flaw detection.
Unit-5: Data Transmission & Telemetry: Definition, classification, basic (6)
telemetering system.
a) Voltage, current & frequency telemetering systems.
b) Multiplexing & modulation in telemetry
c) PLCC
d) Transmitters-techniques & inter stage coupling. Receivers-
techniques.
Unit-6: Fiber optical instrumentation: (6)
a) Introduction, principle of working
b) Optical fiber cable, Dispersion & losses
c) Connectors& splices, sources & detectors.
d) Transmitters & receiver circuits.
e) Applications
Unit-7: Related topics (6)
(a) Digital data acquisition systems
(b) Smart sensors – Introduction, Principle of working, information
coding, data communication &
automation.
(c) Intelligent Instrumentation- definition, practical examples.
(d) Remote control: Introduction, general descriptions, typical scheme
of an industrial remote
control system.
(e) Internet based tele-metering.
Text and Reference:
1. D. Patranabis. Principles of Industrial Instrumentation. Tata McGraw Hill
2. D. Patranabis. Sensors & Transducers. PHI
3. Rangan, Sharma & Mani. Instrumentation Devices & system. Oxford
4. D.V.S Murthy. Transducers & Instrumentation. PHI

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5. Alok Barua. Fundamentals of Industrial Instrumentation. Wiley India

Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. students should be able to analyze the working of different analytical instruments.
2. students should be able to apply different design aspects of signal conditioning systems.
3. students should be able to investigate data transmission systems and their applications

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EE 331 Digital Control Systems L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Sixth Semester
3 0 0 3
(Professional Core Elective-I)
Pre-requisites: Control Systems (EE 301)
Unit-1: Mathematical Preliminaries: Review of characteristics of a (4)
discrete time (DT) system, Revisiting Z-transform Sampling,
ZOH, Folding and Aliasing, Signal reconstruction from its
samples, modified z-transform (5)
Unit-2: Frequency domain Analysis & Design: Modelling DT
Systems by Pulse Transfer Function, Block diagram (18)
representation, Reduction of block diagram keeping the sampler
at different points of the control loop, discretization of CT
system into DT – position and velocity form (5)
Mapping of s-plane to z-plane, analysis of transient and steady
state response of DT system, Stability analysis of DT systems,
Jury stability test, Stability analysis using bi-linear
transformation, effect of sampling on the transient response. (5)
Design of P, PI, PID controller and compensator using Root
locus method & Bode plot method. (8)
Unit-3: State-Space Analysis & Design: State Space representation of (18)
DT system, canonical forms, characteristic equation, conversion
of continuous time (CT) state space to DT state space
representation using ZOH, state transition matrix of DT system,
Solution to discrete state equation, controllability, observability,
loss of controllability and observability due to sampling,
Lyapunov stability theorem for discrete time systems. (10)
Design of State feedback controller, Deadbeat controller, Full
order observer, deadbeat observer (8)
Text and Reference:
1. K. Ogata. Discrete Time Control Systems. Pearson Education
2. K.M. Moudgalaya. Digital Control. Wiley India
3. B.C. Kuo. Digital Control System. Oxford University Press
4. M. Gopal. Digital Control and State Space Methods. Mc Graw Hill
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. apply techniques to find the pulse transfer function of a system and or reduction
technique from a complex control block diagram
2. analyze and evaluate the transient and steady-state characteristics of a DT
feedback system from z plane analysis.
3. design and evaluate the basic digital controllers using root locus and bode plot
reshaping technique.
4. analyze and evaluate the properties of a DT system in state space form.

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EE 332 Advanced Power Electronics and Devices L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Sixth Semester (Professional Core
3 0 0 3
Elective-I)

Pre-requisites: Power Electronics (EE 304)

Unit-1: Introduction: Introduction to different types of advance power electronics (8)
switching devices, gate driver circuitry for semiconductor switching devices,
snubber circuit and thermal design.
Unit-2: Non-isolated dc-dc converter: Basic Operation, waveforms and modes of
operation: buck and boost converter, interleaved converter, switched (7)
capacitor converter.
Unit-3: Isolated dc-dc converter: Basic Operation, waveforms and modes of (7)
operation:flyback converter, forward converter, push-Pull, half and full
Bridge Converters
Unit-4: Resonant converter: Introduction to resonant converters, classification of (7)
resonant converters, series load resonant converter, zero voltage and current
switching resonant converter.
Unit-5: Switch-mode dc-ac Inverters: Basic concepts. single phase inverters, (7)
sinusoidal pulse width modulation in single phase inverters, choice of carrier
frequency in SPWM, spectral content of output in bipolar and unipolar
switching in SPWM, space vector PWM, output/input side filter requirements
Unit-6: Industrial applications: Stabilized power supplies: uninterrupted power (4)
supplies, online UPS, offline ups, high frequency online ups, induction
heating, active power conditioning
Text and Reference:
1. Daniel W. Hart. Power Electronics. TMH
2. Rashid Mohammed. Power Electronics. PHI
3. Mohan undeland robbins. Power Electronics & Drives. Wiley
4. Keith H Billings and Taylor Morey. Switch mode power supply handbook .
Mc-Graw hill Publishing Company
5. Sanjaya Maniktala. Switching power supplies A to Z. Elsevier
6. SMPSRM/D, Rev,4, Apr-2014, SCILLC. Switch mode power supply:
Reference Manual On Semiconductor. www.onsemi.com
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. choose appropriate devices, drivers, snubber circuit and heat sink.
2. evaluate the performance of various types of advanced dc-dc converters.
3. analyze the performance of various types of switched dc-ac inverter.
4. apply the power electronics converter knowledge in various practical scenarios.

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EE 333 Computer Organisation L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Sixth Semester (Professional
3 0 0 3
Core Elective-I)

Pre-requisites: Digital Electronics (EE 208)

Unit-1: Introduction: Computers and computations, Limitations of computers, First, (4)
second and third generation of computer families, The VLSI era: Integrated
circuits, Microprocessors and Microcomputers, recent developments
Unit-2: Processor Design: Processor organization, information representation,
number formats, Instruction sets: instruction formats, instruction types, (8)
execution of instructions, Fixed – point arithmetic: addition and subtraction,
multiplication, division.
Unit-3: Controller Design: Instruction sequencing and instruction interpretation, (8)
Hardwired control: design methods, multiplier control unit, CPU control unit,
Micro-programmed control: basic concepts, control – memory optimization,
multiplier control unit
Unit-4: Memory Organization: CPU – memory interaction, Memory array (5)
organization and technology, Multiple module memory, Virtual memory:
Memory hierarchies, main – memory allocation, segment, pages and files.
Unit-5: Input – Output Processing: Data transfer technique, Bus interface, IO (5)
accessing and data transfer, IO interrupts, IO Channel/ Processor
Unit-6: Peripheral Systems: Principles of DOT Matrix, inkjet and laser printers, (3)
Magnetic memory systems, Video display unit and interface logic.

Unit-7: Introduction to Operating System: Processor Management, Memory (5)

Management, File Systems, Device Management. A brief introduction to
assembler and compiler.

Text and Reference:

1. Patterson, D. A. & Hennessy, J. L. Computer Organization and Design: The
Hardware/ Software Interface. Elsevier Science
2. Hamachar, C., Vranesic, Z. and Zaky, S. Computer Organization. McGraw-
Hill
3. Hayes, J. P. Computer Architecture and Organization. McGraw-Hill
4. Stallings, W. Computer Organization and Architecture: Designing for
Performance. Pearson Education
5. Heuring, V. P. & Jordan, H. F. Computer Systems Design and Architecture.
Pearson Education
6. Shen, J. P. & Lipasti, M. H. Modern Processor Design: Fundamentals of
Superscalar Processors. Tata McGraw-Hill

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Course Outcomes (Cos):

At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. Understand the basic concepts and structure of computers
2. Design data path unit and control unit of a Processor
3. Understand Memory Organization and Input – Output Processing
4. Analyze the Peripheral Systems
5. Understand the operating system, assembler and compiler

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EE 334 LT & HT Distribution Systems L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Sixth Semester (Professional
3 0 0 3
Core Elective-I)

Pre-requisites: Nil
Unit-1: Introduction: Distribution system structure, HT and LT distribution (6)
systems, Types of loads, load estimation, distribution substation
Unit-2: Modelling of Distribution System Components: Overhead lines,
feeders and cables, single and three phase distribution transformers, (8)
distributed generators, VAr compensating devices

Unit-3: Distribution System Analysis: Power flow analysis in distribution (12)

system, load balancing, short circuit analysis, network reconfiguration

Unit-4: Performance Measurement: power loss calculation, voltage stability (8)

indices and reliability assessment

Unit-5: Operation and Control: Communication in distribution system, SCADA (6)

system, Active and reactive power control, demand side management

Text and Reference:

1. Turan Gonen. Electric Power Distribution System Engineering. CRC Press
2. A.S. Pabla. Electric Power Distribution. McGraw-hill
3. S. Sivanagaraju, V. Sankar. Electrical Power Distribution and Automation. Dhanpat
Rai & Co
4. Anthony J Pansini. Guide to electrical power distribution system. Penn Well Books
5. Stuart A. Boyer. SCADA-Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition. International
Society of Automation
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. Explain the basic features of HT and LT distribution system.
2. Design and model various components of distribution system.
3. Analyse and evaluate the performance of distribution system.
4. Investigate and apply knowledge to solve operational problems in distribution
systems

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EE 335 Introduction to VLSI L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Sixth Semester (Professional
3 0 0 3
Core Elective-I)

Pre-requisites: Nil
Unit-1: Introduction to MOS Design: PMOS, NMOS and CMOS, Electrical (8)
characteristics and process technologies. Operation of MOS transistor as a
switch. Design and analysis of nMOS and CMOS inverters, common gates,
latches and flip-flops.
Unit-2: MOS Fabrication for IC: Basic IC processing steps. Crystal growth and
wafer preparation. Epitaxy-basics of vacuum deposition, MBE. CVD- low (15)
and high temp/pressure depositions. Diffusion –kinetics, Ficks law, sheet
resistivity methods of diffusion. Oxidation –properties of oxides, theory of
oxidation, oxidation under different ambient. Ion implantation. Etching
techniques. CVD of polysilicon, oxides and nitrides.

Unit-3: Design structuring: Regular structure circuits, PLAs and FSMs, system (12)
timing and clocking issues, scaling. CMOS subsystem design. Low power
circuits and systems. System case studies. Design automation of VLSI
Systems: basic concepts. Deep Sub-micron Technologies: Some Design
Issues.

Text and Reference:

1. N. H. E. Weste and K. Eshraghian. Principles of CMOS VLSI Design: A Systems
Perspective. Pearson Education
2. W. Wolf. Modern VLSI Design: Systems on Silicon. Pearson Education
3. J. Rabaey, A. Chandrakasan and B. Nikolic. Digital Integrated Circuits: A Design
Perspective. Prentice Hall of India
4. M. Sarafzadeh and C. K. Wong. An Introduction to VLSI Physical Design. MCGraw-
Hill
5. D. D. Gajaski, N. D. Dutt, A. C.-H. Wu and S. Y.-L. Lin. High-Level Synthesis:
Introduction to Chip and System Design. Kluwer Academic Publishers
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. understand the operation, design and fabrication of MOS transistors
2. analyze the concepts of diffusion, oxidation and ion implantation
3. analyze structures of PLAs and FSMs and their properties
4. design and analyze VLSI circuits and systems

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EE 336 Renewable Energy L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Sixth Semester (Professional
3 0 0 3
Core Elective-I)

Pre-requisites: Nil
Unit-1: Introduction: Energy situation and renewable energy sources. Global (2)
energy scene, firewood crisis, Indian energy scene. Nonconventional
energy sources, potential of renewable energy sources. .
Unit-2: Solar Radiation: Terrestrial solar radiation, measurement of solar radiation.
Low Temperature collectors: Flat plate collectors, optical characteristics of (7)
absorber and cover, heat transfer and transmission losser, collector model,
collector equations
Unit-3: Application of solar energy: Solar drying, solar distillation, solar air- (6)
conditioning and refrigeration. Photo voltaic energy conversion. Solar cell,
equivalent circuit diagram.
Unit-4: Bioconversion: Biomass, physical and biological thermal methods of (8)
bioconversion. Solid fuels, ethanol, methanol, vegetable oils.
Unit-5: Wind energy: Origin, direction, velocity and measurement of wind. Wind (7)
energy converters power coefficient, aerodynamic construction of rotor
blade. Wind electric generators in India.
Unit-6: Ocean energy sources: Wave energy, tidal energy, ocean thermal energy (10)
conversion and mini-hydro.
Text and Reference:
1. G.D Rai. Non-conventional Energy Sources. Khanna Publication
2. Tiwari and Ghosal. Renewable Energy Resources. Narosa Publication
3. Dr. N K Giri. Alternatie. Energy-Sources, Applications and Technologies. Khanna
Publishers
4. Twidell& Weir. Renewable Energy Sources. CRC Press.
5. S.P. Sukhatme. Solar Energy. Tata McGraw-Hill
6. K M. Mittal. Non-Conventional Energy Systems. A H Wheeler Publishing Co Ltd.
7. Godfrey Boyle. Renewable Energy –power for a sustainable future. Oxford University
Press
8. S. S. Thipse. Non-Conventional and Renewable Energy Sources. Narosa Publication
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. Demonstrate the modern renewable energy conversion technologies.
2. Analyze the capability of renewable energy sources to meet the future energy demand.
3. Identify appropriate renewable resources and techniques for effective utilization.
4. Evaluate the power output from the renewable energy sources.

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EE 381 Optimization Methods and its application in

L T P C
Engineering
B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Sixth Semester
3 0 0 3
(Open Elective-I)

Unit-1: Introduction: Basic concept of optimization problems- objective function, (4)

constraints, classification of optimization problems, Single variable and
Multivariable optimization, with and without constraints, Convex and Non-
convex problems.
Unit-2: Traditional Optimization Techniques: Introduction to Linear Programming
(LP), Standard form, definition and theorem, Solution of a system of linear (11)
simultaneous equation, Simplex method, Introduction to Nonlinear
Programming (NLP), Gradient method and Newton’s method.
Nonlinear Simplex method. Constrained optimization with both interior and
exterior Penalty function method.
Unit-3: Non-traditional Optimization Techniques: Introduction, Evolutionary (5)
algorithms- Genetic algorithm (basic concept and GA operators), Swarm
optimization- particle swarm optimization techniques (basic concept, and
position and velocity update.
Unit-4: Application in Engineering Problems: : Application of traditional and Non- (12)
traditional optimization techniques in various fields of engineering (e.g.
Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Electronics and Computer science).
Traditional methods vis-à-vis non-Traditional method. Hands on practices to
solve real-life problems.
Text and Reference:
1. Singireshu S. Rao. Engineering Optimization Theory and Application. John Wiley &
Sons
2. Kalyanmoy Deb. Optimization for Engineering Design: Algorithms and Examples. PHI
3. J. S. Arora. Introduction to Optimum design. Elsevier
4. Osman Guler. Foundations of Optimization. Springer
5. K V Mital. Optimization methods in Operation Research and System Analysis. New
Age International
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. define optimization problems and classify various optimization approaches.
2. apply suitable optimization techniques to solve real-life complex problems.
3. demonstrate the characteristics of linear and non-linear optimization techniques.
4. compare the traditional and non-traditional optimization methods.
5. solve the optimization problems related to varied area of engineering studies.

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EE 382 Fuzzy Set Theory and Applications L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Sixth Semester
3 0 0 3
(Open Elective-I)
Pre-requisites: Introduction to Programming (CS 101)
Unit-1: Introduction and Fuzzy Sets Theory: Fuzzy sets, logic and applications, (4)
membership functions, Nomenclatures used in fuzzy set theory, set theoretic
operations in fuzzy set theory, properties of fuzzy
Unit-2: Fuzzy Arithmetic: Arithmetic operations on fuzzy numbers, complement of (6)
fuzzy sets, T-norm operators, S-norm operators.
Unit-3: Fuzzy Relations: Operations on Crisp and Fuzzy relations, Projection of (9)
fuzzy relation set, cylindrical extension of fuzzy sets, properties of fuzzy
relations, extension principle, composition of fuzzy relations, properties of
composition of fuzzy relations.
Unit-4: Fuzzy Inference Systems: Fuzzy rules and fuzzy reasoning, fuzzy inference (10)
system, Fuzzifiers and Defuzzifiers, Mamdani fuzzy model, Tsukamoto
fuzzy model, TSK fuzzy model.
Unit-5 Engineering Applications: Fuzzy Differential equation model using Fuzzy (9)
T-S approach, State feedback control for robotic system, PI and PID control
design using fuzzy rule base (or FIS) for engineering and biomedical
systems (will be selected by the course coordinator).
Unit-6 Exposer to Fuzzy logic control toolbox of MATLAB or Python, (2)
Implementation of the design. Students are required to submit a project on
design at the end of the semester on complex engineering problems.
Text and Reference:
1. Timothy Ross. Fuzzy Logic with Engineering Application. John Wiley and Sons
2. George J. Klir , Ute St. Clair, and Bo Yuan. Fuzzy Set Theory- Foundations and
Applications. Prentice Hall PTR
3. Bart Kosko. Fuzzy Engineering. Prentice Hall.
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. apply basic fuzzy inference and approximate reasoning for solving relevant engineering
problems.
2. design Fuzzy logic based models of various dynamical systems.
3. design PI and PID controller using Fuzzy rule base for dynamical systems.
4. implement Fuzzy logic based controllers using MATLAB/Python for complex
engineering problems.

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EE 383 Adaptive Signal Processing L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Sixth Semester
3 0 0 3
(Open Elective-I)
Prerequisites: Signals and systems: EE 201/Equivalent
subjects in EIE, ECE
Unit-1: Stochastic Process and Models: Random variables and Process, (10)
Expectation, Mean, Covariance, Ergodic Process, stationary process,
Correlation matrix of a stationary DT stationary process and its properties,
stochastic models, Yule-Walker equations, Power Spectral density and its
properties
Unit-2: Wiener Filter: Problem statement, Orthogonality principle, Minimum mean
square error, Wiener-Hopf equation, Error performance surface. (5) (15)
Linear Prediction: Forward linear prediction, Backward linear prediction,
Levinson-Durbin algorithm, Cholesky factorization, predictive modelling of
speech. (10)
Unit-3: Linear Adaptive Filtering: Review of Eigen value and Eigenvectors, (15)
Singular value Decomposition, Pseudoinverse. Steepest Descent Algorithm,
Least mean square algorithm, Normalized LMS, Recursive Least Square
Algorithm, Examples from all the above algorithms.
(10 Hours)
Application of Adaptive Filtering: Application of adaptive filtering in
communication and control. Adaptive filter structures while implementing
for specific application. (5 hours)
Text and Reference:
1. Simon Haykin. Adaptive Filter Theory. Pearson Education, 2008
2. B. Widrow. Adaptive Signal Processing. Perason Education, 2007.
3. T. Adali, S. Haykin. Adaptive Signal Processing: Next Generation Solution. Wiley-
IEEE Press, 2010
4. Pillai, Papoulis. Probability, Random Variables and Stochastic Process. Tata McGraw
Hill.
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. To evaluate randomness and statistical attributes of a stochastic process for a given
random or stochastic process.
2. To analyze the Wiener filter theory.
3. To derive various algorithms of linear prediction and adaptive filtering.
4. To design filter for appropriate signal processing of bio signals.
5. To Implement adaptive filtering algorithms to solve application problems.

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EE 384 Mathematical Methods in Dynamic Systems L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Sixth Semester
3 0 0 3
(Open Elective-I)

Unit-1: Linear and Numerical Linear Algebra: Linear Spaces - Vectors and (10)
Matrices, Linear transformations, Norms - Vector and Matrix norms,
Condition number of a matrix and its interpretation. Eigenvalues and
Eigenvectors and Application for the solution of C-T dynamical system and
system stability, relationship between Eigen value and singular values.
Unit-2: Matrix factorization and decomposition & Application to Control
Theory: Singular Value Decomposition, LU factorization, Householder (15)
transformation, Eigen decomposition and their applications. Projections,
Least Square Solutions, computation of state transition matrix, Lyapunov
equation and controllability and observability Grammian, Lyapunov
equation and H2 norm. Various examples to apply, analyze and evaluate
the methods.
Unit-3: Random Variable and Stochastic Processes: Probability, Random (15)
Variables, Probability distribution and density functions, Joint density and
Conditional distribution, Functions of random variables, Moments,
characteristic functions, sequence of random variables, Correlation
matrices and their properties, Random processes and their properties (8)
Response of Linear systems to stochastic inputs, PSD theorem. Various
examples to apply, analyze and evaluate the methods. (7)
Text and Reference:
1. K. Hoffman and R. Kunze. Linear Algebra. Prentice-Hall, 1986
2. Axler, Sheldon J.. Linear Algebra Done Right. Springer, 2004
3. G. Strang. Introduction to Linear Algebra. 4th Edition, Wellesley-Cambridge Press,
2009.
4. Papoulis & Pillai. Probability, Random Variable and Stochastic Processes. McGraw
Hill, 2002.
5. H. Stark & J.W. Woods. Probability and Random Processes with Application to
Signal Processing. Pearson Education Asia, 2002
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. apply, analyze and evaluate the methods of linear and numerical linear algebra to solve
problems of dynamical systems.
2. apply, analyze and evaluate the methods of random variable and stochastic process to
find the solution of real-life engineering problems.

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EE 385 Software-based System Design L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Sixth Semester
1 0 3 3
(Open Elective-I)

Unit-1: Introduction: Importance of Software-based system design, different (2)

software tools used for system modeling, simulation and analysis.
Unit-2: MATLAB/Simulink®: Introduction to MATLAB Basics, Simulink and
Simscape Electrical, Control systems and other toolboxes as per need of (9)
design. Design and simulate electrical and electromechanical systems in
Simscape Electrical, Validation of characteristics of a DC motor,
generation of PWM pulses for different power converters, open-loop and
closed-loop position control of DC Motor, speed control of a squirrel cage
induction motor, multilevel converters, modeling of a wind generator
system, Modeling of a Solar PV System, implementation of a DC/AC
microgrid
Unit-3: LabVIEW: Introduction to basics of LabVIEW, simulation of LTI (9)
systems, PID controller design, Filter design, Speed control of Separately-
Excited DC motor, Design and Simulate a Buck and Boost converter. Other
design problems considered using MATLAB may also be done here.
Unit-4: PSpice: Introduction to PSpice, Linear and non-linear AC/DC circuit (5)
design and analysis, Converter design, Digital circuit design, transient
analysis of DC and AC circuits. Circuit implementation of controllers
design using MATLAB or LabVIEW in PSpice.
Unit-5: Automation Studio: Introduction to Automation Studio. Design of (5)
hydraulics and pneumatics control of off-highway vehicles, Electrical
system design and analysis using PLC, etc
Unit-6: Adam Multibody Simulator, Adam car simulator, Easy 5 and VI Rail: (6)
Design various mechanical and electromechanical control systems, co-
simulation between Adams and MATLAB® Simulink. Building a model
of railway vehicle & car, and analyze their dynamics.
Unit-7: ETAP and PSIM: Design and analysis of 11/ 33 bus systems,generation (5)
of PWM pulses for different power converters, design of control strategies
for power converters (renewable application), multilevel converters.
Text and Reference:
1. Manual of the software
2. Recently published papers
3. Ronald W. Larsen. LabVIEW for Engineers. Prentice-Hall
4. Harold Klee. Simulation of Dynamic Systems with MATLAB and Simulink. CRC
Press
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. apply the major features of MATLAB/ LabVIEW to simulate a given process/ problem
and analyze the outcome.
2. convert a differential equation or a transfer function to its analog circuit and implement
the circuit using PSpice. Compare with the numerical simulation results.

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3. implement hydraulics or pneumatics control systems of off-highway vehicles and apply

co-simulation with MATLAB or other software.
4. analyze the dynamics of a car body or a rail body and apply the necessary control to
achieve the desired outputs.
5. evaluate the performances of an 11/ 33 bus power system using the power simulator and
apply the control strategies to achieve the desired objectives.

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EE 386 Hardware-based System Design L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Sixth Semester
1 0 3 3
(Open Elective-I)

Unit-1: Introduction: Introduction to hardware-based system design, objectives (2)

and outcomes from the course.
Unit-2: PIC Microcontroller: Introduction to the microcontroller, Generating
PWM signals in CCP modules and GPIO pins, multiple servo motor (8)
control, Relay interfacing, Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)
communication, dc motor control.
Unit-3: Arduino: Basics of Arduino board and programming, Interfacing with (8)
sensors, Bluetooth, WIFI module, PWM generation and servo motor
control
Unit-4: Raspberry Pi: Motor control with Raspberry Pi and Python, (6)
Unit-5: DSpace: Checking of signals on analog and digital I/O’s using DSO and (4)
function generators, Open and closed loop control of a Buck and Boost
Converter, Basic DC drive operation, MPPT operation of solar PV
system, Battery charging, multilevel converters.
Unit-6: OpalRT: Design of closed-loop control logic for speed control of DC (2)
motor, Generation of firing pulses for a VSI fed Induction Motor Drive.
Design of an 11/ 33 bus power system.
Unit-7: CompactRIO/sbRIO: Design of CompactRIO/sbRIO-based data (6)
acquisition system, real-time implementation of Fast Fourier Transform
(FFT) and finding the power spectrum using LabVIEW and
CompactRIO/sbRIO. Design of a closed-loop control system.
Unit-8: FPGA: Design of Phase-Locked Loops (PLL), generation of PWM (4)
pulses for converter control, closed-loop controller design, control of a
VSI fed Induction Motor Drive, power generation and control of WRIG
coupled to a wind emulator.
Text and Reference:
1. Manual of the Hardware
2. Recently published papers
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. create a PIC microcontroller based controlled system and diagnose faults if any.
2. use Arduino and Raspberry Pi to implement a closed-loop system.
3. implement a microgrid using DSpace.
4. design real-time simulation of an 11/33 bus power system using Opal RT.
5. create a closed-loop system using CompactRIO/sbRIO or FPGA.

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EE 431 Switch Mode Power Supply L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Seventh Semester
3 0 0 3
(Professional Elective-II)
Pre-requisites: Power Electronics (EE 304)
Unit-1: Introduction and review of basics witched mode power converter (10)
topologies: Introduction to switch mode power supplies (SMPS), linear
regulator vs. switching regulator; review of non-isolated dc-dc switch mode
converters and analysis: buck, boost, buck-boost, cuk, sepic, continuous
conduction mode (CCM) and discontinuous conduction mode (DCM)
analysis, non-idealities in the SMPS; review of isolated dc-dc switch mode
converters and analysis: fly-back, forward, push-pull, half-bridge and full-
bridge topologies; dc-ac switched mode driven inverters
Unit-2: Modeling and control of SMPS: dynamic modeling using generalized state-
space average method to obtain small-signal linear model of the switch mode (10)
power converters under CCM and DCM, input and control transfer functions
of converters (input and output impedances, control voltage and current gains,
audio susceptibility), closed loop control performance requirements of
converters using frequency response analysis, effect of input filter on
converter performance, voltage mode and current model control, instability
in current control and slope compensation technique,methods of regulating
multi-output power supply, unity power factor converter
Unit-3: Resonant SMPS: Review of resonant converter topologies and principle of (8)
operations: Resonant load converters, Resonant inverter based SMPS, full
power circuit of a resonant load SMPS,resonant switch converters with ZCS
and ZVS;resonant transition phase modulated converters,resonant switching
converters with active clamp
Unit-4: Design considerations and protections of SMPS: :Selection of filter (8)
capacitors and selection of energy storage inductor, design of transformer,
transformer design for high frequency isolation, selection of ratings for
devices, steps for design of DC-DC converter, EMI Filter components,
conducted EMI suppression, radiated EMI suppression, measurement and
protection: over current protection, over voltage protection, Inrush current
protection
Unit-5: Applications of SMPS : Active front end – power factor correction, High (4)
frequency power source for fluorescent lamps, power supplies for portable
electronic gadgets
Text and Reference:
1. V. Ramanarayanan. Course Material on Switched Mode Power Conversion.
Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
2. Philip T. Krein. Elements of Power Electronics. Oxford University Press
3. L. Umanand. Power Electronics: Essentials and Applications. Wiley India
4. Ned Mohan, Tore M. Undeland and William P. Robbins. Power Electronics:
Converters, Applications and Design. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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5. Keith H Billings and Taylor Morey. Switch mode power supply handbook. Mc-Graw
hill Publishing Company
6. Sanjaya Maniktala. Switching power supplies A to Z. Elsevier
7. Switch mode power supply: Reference Manual on Semiconductor. SMPSRM/D.
Rev,4, Apr-2014, SCILLC, www.onsemi.com
8. Seddik Bacha, Lulian Munteanu and Antoneta Luliana Bratcu. Power Electronic
Converters Modeling and Control: with Case Studies. Springer
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. analyze the operations of various dc-dc and dc-ac switch mode power converter
topologies.
2. develop dynamic modeling and control of different switch mode dc-dc power converters.
3. evaluate steady-state and dynamic performances of different switch mode dc-dc power
converters
4. analyze the operations of soft switching (resonant) converters and unity power factor
rectifiers for SPMS
5. select different power circuit and protection circuit components of SMPS for various
applications.

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EE 432 Electric Power Utilisation and Traction L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Seventh Semester
3 0 0 3
(Professional Elective-II)

Unit-1: Traction System: Classification, brief explanation, Electric Traction - (5)

Different types, distinguishing features, advantages and disadvantages,
Factors affecting final choice of Traction system.
Unit-2: Power Supply System for Track Electrification: Different systems of
track electrification, block diagram representation, Advantages and (5)
disadvantages.
Unit-3: Power Supply Arrangement: Constituents of ac power supply system, (4)
layout and brief description of each of the constituents, miscellaneous
equipment’s at control posts and major equipment’s at ac substation,
Functions of dc traction sub-station.
Unit-4: Overhead Equipment: Various current collection system, brief (3)
description & areas of application, Constructional details of OHE
employing single catenary and supported by swiveling type bracket
assembly, Automatic weight tension and temperature compensation
scheme, Factors determining the height, span of contact wire, Types of
OHE supporting structure.
Unit-5: Traction Mechanics and its applications: Types of train services and (3)
their distinguishing features, Train resistance, adhesion, Train movements
and Energy consumption. Speed-time curve, simplified sp-time curve;
Tractive and relevant problems, multiple unit control and metadyne
control
Unit-6 Electric Heating: Advantages of electric heating, Different methods of (8)
electric heating, their working principle; Brief idea about practical
oven/furnace (To show the physical positions of main components only),
range of operating temp., idea about current and voltage magnitudes used,
application area, Different types of heating material electrode and their
characteristics, causes of failure of heating element, Methods of
controlling the temp. in the oven/furnace, Calculations relating to power
input/output and design of main parameters of the furnace.
Unit-7 Illumination: Classification of lamps based on the principle of operation; (8)
Different accessories required in each case and their circuit connection,
Performance comparison with reference to lumen/watt efficiency,
installation cost, length of life and quality of service, Method of design of
lighting systems with simple problem.
Text and Reference:
1. H. Partab. Modern Electric Traction. Dhanpat Rai &Co.P.Ltd.
2. H. Partab.. Art and Science of Utilization of Electrical Energy.
Dhanpat Rai &Co.P.Ltd.
3. Gupta.J.B. Utlilization of Electric Power and Electric Traction. Kataria, S. K., & Sons
4. Varun Goyal. Utilization of Electrical Power. JBC Press
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6. C.L.Wadhwa. Articulate different types of Electric Heating. NewAge International Pvt

Ltd Publishers
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. classify the Electric Traction systems and able to discuss about OHE.
2. discuss the mechanics of Train movements and specific energy consumption.
3. illustrates different types of Electric Heating and their characteristics.
4. classify types of Illumination methods and design the lighting scheme.

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EE 433 Biomedical Signal Processing and Control L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Seventh Semester
3 0 0 3
(Professional Elective-II)

Pre-requisites: Control Systems (EE301)

Unit-1: MODELLING OF PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS: (12)
Review of Transfer function, state-space modeling. Modeling of human
movements, parameter estimation, linearizing, Block diagram
representation of the muscle stretch reflex, Linear model of respiratory
mechanics, model of chemical regulation of ventilation, linear model of
muscle mechanics, model of regulation of cardiac output, model of
Neuromuscular reflex, motion models with combination of system elements
simulation.
Unit-2: ANALYSIS OF BIOSIGNALS: Review of fundamental of DSP, filter
design (problems only), EEG signal characteristics – EEG analysis, (12)
Automatic analysis and classification of ECG, P-wave detection, QRS
complex detection, Correlation analysis of ECG signals, Signal averaged
ECG, Analysis of Heart Rate variability, Synchronized averaging of PCG
envelopes, envelogram, Analysis of PCG signal, Analysis of EMG signal,
Filter design for bio signals.
Unit-3: PHYSIOLOGICAL CONTROL SYSTEM: Introduction to physiological (12)
control systems, Human Thermal system, Neuro muscular system
oculomotor system, Respiratory system, difference between engineering
and physiological control systems, generalized system properties. Linear
model of Type 1 Diabetes patient
Unit-4: ADVANCE CONTROL SYSTEM DESIGN: Control Design (frequency (8)
domain/state space) for biomedical systems.
Text and Reference:
1. M Rangayyan. Biomedical signal processing. IEEE press, first edition, 2002
2. Michael C K, Khoo. Physiological control systems. IEEE press, John Wiley & Sons Inc,
First edition, 2000
3. L. Cromwell et al.Biomedical Instrumentation and Measurements. Prentice Hall
4. Jacob Kline. Handbook of Biomedical Engineering. Academic Press.
5. Reddy D.C. Biomedical Signal Processing: Principles and Techniques. Tata McGraw-
Hill, New Delhi,2nd edition ,2005.
6. John G, Proakis and Dimitris Manolakis G. Digital Signal Processing, Algorithms and
Applications. PHI of India Ltd., New Delhi, fourth Edition, 2007.
7. Gopal M. Control System – Principles and Design. Tata McGraw Hill, 2nd Edition,
2002.
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. analyze the physiological system behaviour using frequency and time-domain
techniques.
2. interpret the signal characteristics of various bio-signals.
3. design filter for appropriate signal processing of bio signals.
4. design model based controller for the biomedical systems.

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EE 434 Electric Power Quality L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Seventh Semester
3 0 0 3
(Professional Elective-II)

Pre-requisites: Nil
Unit-1: Overview and definition of Power Quality (PQ), classification and (6)
characteristics of different PQ problems, Sources of Pollution, International
PQ standards and regulations, Power Acceptability curves- their necessity
and utilization.
Unit-2: Voltage Sag, swell, transients and interruptions. – Characteristics, causes,
effects and methods of mitigation. Voltage sag performance evaluations for (10)
transmission and distribution systems. Role of energy storage devices in
mitigating poor voltage quality. Reliability indices and their importance.
Unit-3: High voltage transients in power systems- their causes, effects and methods (7)
of reduction. Ferro-resonance, its effect, mitigation and ways of detection of
its occurrence. Devices for overvoltage protection and electrical noise.
Unit-4: Harmonics – Causes, effects, methods of quantitative analysis of voltage and (10)
current harmonics contamination in their respective waveforms. Relation
between true power factor, displacement power factor and distortion factor
and harmonic phase sequences. Waveform analysis of harmonic injection
due to different non-linear loads. Harmonic Resonance – their causes, effects
and mitigation. Effects of harmonics on different power system components.
Unit-5: Applied Harmonics – Choice of PCC, harmonic evaluations on utility (7)
systems, principles for controlling harmonics in utility distribution systems
and end user facility. PQ standards regarding harmonics in particular and PQ
benchmarking.
Text and Reference:
1. Math H. J. Bollen. Understanding Power Quality Problems. IEEE Press
2. Roger C. Dugan et.al, Electrical Power Systems Quality. McGraw Hill
3. Arindam Ghosh and Gerard Ledwich. Power Quality Enhancement Using Custom
Power Devices. Springer
4. M. A. S. Masoum E. F. Fuchs. Power Quality in Power Systems and Electrical
Machines. Academic Press, Elsevier
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. analyse the causes of different PQ problems and their effects on sensitive loads.
2. identify a particular PQ problem and evaluate its optimum solution scheme.
3. mitigate practical problems due to voltage sags and transient voltages in the system.
4. identify causes and eliminate current and voltage harmonics at the load bus.
5. apply and update the knowledge of international PQ standards.

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EE 435 Optimal Control L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Seventh Semester
3 0 0 3
(Professional Elective-II)
Pre-requisites: Control Systems (EE 301) Maths – I, Maths -
II
Pre-requisites: Control Systems (EE 301)
Unit-1: Introduction: An overview of optimization problem and some examples of (2)
design problem
Unit-2: Concepts of optimization problem, necessary and sufficient conditions for a
multivariable function, effects of scaling or adding a constant to an objective (4)
function and understanding of constrained and unconstrained optimization
problems
Unit-3: Lagrange multipliers and its application to unconstrained optimization (8)
problem and solution of unconstrained minimization problem, constrained
optimization problems using Karush-Kuhn-Tucker (KKT) necessary and
sufficient conditions
Unit-4: Convex sets, convex and concave functions, definiteness of a matrix, test for (3)
concavity of function, convex optimization, local and global optima
Unit-5: Linear programming: Simplex method, two-phase simplex method, primal (6)
and dual problem, matrix form of the simplex method
Unit-6: Calculus of variations, variational problems and performance indices, Euler- (8)
Lagrange equation, transversality condition
Unit-7: Linear quadratic regulator (LQR) problem, finite-time and infinite-time LQR (9)
problem, optimal solution of LQR problem
Text and Reference:
1. Jasbir S. Arora . Introduction to optimum design. Elsevier, (2006)
2. A Ravindran, K.M. Ragsdell, and G.V. Reklaitis. Engineering optimization: Methods
and Applications. Wiley India Edition, (2006)
3. D.S. Naidu. Optimal control systems. CRC Press, (2003)
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. apply the methods given in the course to solve realistic optimization problems
2. formulate optimal control problems from the given specifications
3. find optimum control input and design an optimal controller

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EE 436 Modeling and Control of AC Drives L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Seventh Semester
3 0 0 3
(Professional Elective-II)

Pre-requisites: Electrical Machines I (EE 206), Electrical Machines II (EE

303), Industrial Drives (EE 307)
Unit-1: Elements of generalized theory: Essentials of Rotating Electrical (8)
Machines, Conventions, Basic Two-pole Machine, The Per Unit System,
Transformer with a Movable Secondary, Transformer and Speed Voltages
in the armature, Kron’s Primitive Machine, Analysis of Electrical Machines.
Invariance of Power, Transformation from a Displaced Brush-Axis,
Transformation from Three Phases to Two phases (a, b, c to α, β, 0),
Transformation from rotating axes to stationary axes, Physical concept of
Park’s Transformation.
Unit-2: Dynamic modeling of induction motor drives: Dynamic d-q model:
power equivalence, generalized model in arbitrary reference frames, (10)
electromagnetic torque, commonly used induction motor models - stator
reference frame model, rotor reference frame model, synchronously rotating
reference frame model; equations in flux linkages, introduction to state
space model.
Unit-3: Field oriented control of induction motor drives: DC drive analogy- (12)
principles of vector control, vector control methods, direct vector control,
indirect vector control, flux vector estimation, vector control of line-side
PWM rectifier, stator flux oriented vector control, vector control of current-
fed inverter drive and cycloconverter drives, speed-sensorless vector
control, speed estimation methods, direct vector without speed signal, direct
torque and flux control (DTC).
Unit-4: Modeling and control of synchronous motor drives :Dynamic modeling (10)
of synchronous motor, control strategies, open loop v/f, self control, vector
control: constant torque angle control, unity power factor control, constant
mutual flux linkage control; flux weakening operation, implementation
strategy, sensorless control.
Text and Reference:
1. B. K. Bose. Modern Power Electronics and AC drives. Pearson publications
2. R. Krishnan. Electric motor drives Modeling, Analysis. Pearson Publications
3. P. S. Bimbhra. Generalized Theory of Electrical Machines. Khanna
4. G.K. Dubey. Fundamentals of Electrical drives. Narosa publications
5. B.K. Bose. Power Electronics and Variable frequency drives. IEEE Press Standard
publications, 1st Edn.
6. P. VAS. Vector control of AC machines. Oxford

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Course Outcomes (Cos):

At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. develop generalized model of AC machines.
2. analyze the field oriented control strategies for induction motor drives.
3. analyze the field oriented control strategies for synchronous motor drives.
4. evaluate the performance of induction and synchronous motor drives.

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EE 437 Computer Applications in Power Systems L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Seventh Semester
3 0 0 3
(Professional Elective-II)

Pre-requisites: Nil
Unit-1: Elementary Linear Graph Theory: Network matrices. Calculation of Z- (10)
Bus,Y-Bus, Z-Loop by singular and non-singular transformations.
Algorithm for the calculation of Z-Bus of singular and three phase network.
Short circuit studies using Z-Bus, Y-Bus.
Unit-2: Different Methods of Solution of Linear and Non-linear Algebraic
Equations: Gauss-Scidel, Gront relaxation, Newton-Raphson and iterative (10)
methods. Load flow studies by different methods, solution of the swing
equations. Representation of off-load and on-load tap changing and phase-
shifting transformers for the purpose of load flow studies.
Unit-3: Central Computer Control and Protection: Data collection and (10)
manipulation, supervisory control relay target logging, state estimation
program, Operating procedure recommendations, automatic fault study
and relay setting, power system stability monitoring, corrective action for
stability problem.
Unit-4: Automatic generation control- economic dispatch, generation schedule, (10)
optimum unit commitment interchange negotiation, Hydro-thermal
scheduling, volt/ VAR dispatch, weather forecast analysis, load forecast –
future, evaluation of proposed operation, system security, load flow
calculations, environmental monitoring.
Text and Reference:
1. Stagg and Al Albiad. Computer Application in Power System. McGraw Hill
2. John. . Grainger & W. D. Stevenson Jr. Power System Analysis. Tata McGraw-Hill
Edition
3. M.A. Pai. Computer Techniques in Power System Analysis. Tata. McGraw-Hill Edition
4. Wood and Wollenberg. Power generation and Control. John Williey
5. George L. Kusic. Computer aided power system analysis. PHI
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. Describe the importance of network matrixes in power system studies.
2. Build Zbus and Ybus for a given power system network.
3. Demonstrate and solve the load flow and short circuit analysis for power system network.
4. Illustrate the automatic generation control schemes used for power system networks.
5. Solve the economic operation of thermal and hydro power plants.

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EE 438 Power System Operation and Control L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Seventh Semester
3 0 0 3
(Professional Elective-II)

Pre-requisites: Nil
Unit-1: Automatic generation and voltage Control: Basics of speed governing (10)
mechanism and modeling.Speed-load characteristics. Load
sharing between two synchronous machines in parallel. Control area
concept. Tie line with frequency bias control. Introduction to load
Frequency Control (LFC). LFC control of multi-area systems.LFC and
Economic dispatch Control. Automatic Voltage Control.LFC with
Generation Rate Constraints and Speed Governor Dead-Band. Digital LF
Controllers. Decentralized Control
Unit-2: Reactive Power and Voltage Control: Operation of a transmission line at
no load condition, Operation of a transmission line under heavy loading (10)
condition, Voltage regulation of the transmission line and its relation with
reactive power, Maximum power transfer in an uncompensated line, Line
loadability. Reactive power-voltage (Q-V) coupling concept; Governing
effects on reactive power flow; Reactive power requirement for control of
voltage in long lines; Basic principle of system voltage control; Reactive
power flow constraints and their implications in loss of voltage; Effect of
generator excitation adjustment in the post disturbance period; Practical
aspects of reactive power flow problems leading to voltage collapse in EHV
lines, methods of voltage control tap changing transformer, SVC (TCR +
TSC) and STATCOM – secondary voltage control. .
Unit-3: Introduction to Power System Deregulation and Restructuring: (4)
Introduction; Motivation for Restructuring of power system; Electricity
market entities and model; Benefits of Deregulation; Basic terminologies;
Deregulation – International scenario; Milestones of deregulation in the
world;
Unit-4: Indian power sector – Past and present status: Growth of power sector (2)
in India – An overview, A time line of the Indian power sector, Players in
the Indian power sector, Research and professional bodies
Unit-5: State Estimation: Least Squares Estimation: The Basic Solution; Static (4)
State Estimation of Power Systems; Tracking State Estimation of Power
Systems;
Unit-6: Power System Security: Introduction to System State Classification, (4)
Security Analysis, Contingency Analysis.
Unit-7: Load Forecasting: Forecasting Methodology; Estimation of Average and (4)
Trend Terms; Estimation of Periodic Components; Forecasting methods:
Time Series Approach; Long Term Load Predictions Using Econometric
Models; Reactive Load Forecasting
Text and Reference:

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1. Olle.I.Elgerd. Electric Energy Systems theory – An introduction. Tata McGraw Hill

Education Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
2. Allen. J. Wood and Bruce F. Wollenberg. Power Generation, Operation and Control.
John Wiley & Sons
3. AbhijitChakrabarti, SunitaHalder. Power System Analysis Operation and Control. PHI
learning Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
4. Nagrath I.J. and Kothari D.P. Modern Power System Analysis. Tata McGraw-Hill
5. Kundur P. Power System Stability and Control. Tata McGraw Hill Education Pvt. Ltd.,
New Delhi
6. HadiSaadat. Power System Analysis. Tata McGraw Hill Education Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
7. N.V.Ramana. Power System Operation and Control. Pearson
8. C.A.Gross. Power System Analysis. Wiley India
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. understand the techniques to control power flows, frequency and voltage.
2. explore the significance of power system restructuring.
3. perform system state estimation and explore its importance.
4. learn the power system security and its application as a system operator.
5. carry out load forecasting using available methods.

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EE 439 Data Acquisition and Signal Conditioning L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Seventh Semester
3 0 0 3
(Professional Elective-II)
Pre-requisites: Instrumentation (EE 401)
Pre-requisites: Nil
Unit-1: Introduction to Operational Amplifiers and its Characteristics: (8)
Introduction, schematic of an Op-amp, Power supply connections,
Characteristics of an Ideal OP-AMP, Inverting Amplifier, Non-inverting
Amplifier, Voltage follower, Differential Amplifier, PSRR. DC
characteristics – Input bias current, Input offset current, Input offset voltage,
Total output offset voltage, Thermal drift. AC characteristics – Frequency
response, Slew rate, CMRR.
Unit-2: Applications of Operational Amplifier: Scale changer/Inverter. Summing
amplifier: Inverting summing amplifier, Non-inverting Summing amplifier, (6)
Subtractor, Instrumentation Amplifier. V – I and I – V converter, Op-amp
circuit using diodes, sample and hold circuit, Differentiator and Integrator.
Comparator, Regenerative comparator (Schmitt Trigger), Astable
mutivibrator, Monostable multivibrator and Triangular waveform generator.
Phase shift oscillator, Wien bridge oscillator.
Unit-3: Voltage Regulators: Introduction, Series Op-amp regulator, IC voltage (4)
regulators, 723 general purpose regulators, switching regulator.
Unit-4: Active filters: First and Second order LPF, First and Second orders HPF, (6)
Band Pass Filters, Band Reject filters.
Unit-5: 555 Timer: Description of Functional Diagram, Monostable operation, (4)
Applications of Monostable Multivibrator: Frequency Divider & Pulse
Width Modulation. Astable operation, Applications of Astable
Multivibrator: FSK Generator and Pulse Position Modulation.
Unit-6: Data Acquisition Systems: Types of instrumentation systems, Components (8)
of analog data acquisition system, Digital data acquisition system
Analog Data Acquisition System- Transducer, signal conditioner, display
device, graphic recording instruments, magnetic tape instruments.
Digital Data Acquisition System- Transducer, signal conditioner,
multiplexer, analog to digital converter, display device, digital recorder.
Unit-7: Data Converters: Digital to Analog Converters- Basic DAC techniques, (6)
Weighted Resistor DAC, R – 2R Ladder DAC, DAC 0800.
Analog to Digital Converters: Functional diagram of ADC, Flash ADC,
Counter type ADC, Successive approximation ADC, Dual slope ADC. ADC
0809, DAC/ADC specifications.
Text and Reference:
1. D.Roy Choudhury, Shail B. Jain. Linear Integrated Circuits. New Age International
2. R. A. Gayakwad. Op – Amps and Linear Integrated Circuits. PHI
3. A K Sawhney A course in Electrical & Electronic Measurements & Instrumentation.
Dhanpat Rai Publications
4. Coughlin & Driscoll. Operational Amplifiers and Linear Integrated Circuits. PHI
5. S. Franco. Design with Operational Amplifiers and Analog Integrated Circuits. TMH
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Course Outcomes (Cos):

At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. design and analyze different basic circuits involving op-amp
2. Design and develop op-amp circuits to meet the practical applications
3. Design analog filters to meet the specifications
4. 4. Analyze different data acquisition systems

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EE 440 AC-DC Microgrid L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Seventh Semester
3 0 0 3
(Professional Elective-II)

Pre-requisites: Power Electronics (EE 304), Modern Control Systems (EE

308)
Unit-1: Introduction and architecture of microgrids: Definition of microgrid, (10)
typical microgrid configurations: AC and DC micro grids, interconnection of
microgrids, technical and economic advantages of microgrid, components of
microgrid, distributed energy resources (DER): DER interface, storage
systems; batteries, fly-wheels, ultracapacitors
Unit-2: Microgrid control techniques: Control structure and requirements, control (6)
hierarchy: distributed and centralized techniques
Unit-3: DC microgrid: Advantages of dc microgrids and applications, energy (10)
resources in dc microgrids, hierarchical power sharing, droop control,
centralized control, decentralized control, tertiary control, control of the
power electronics converters in autonomous dc microgrids, protection system
Unit-4: AC microgrid: Master-slave architecture, control strategy for power (10)
electronics converter, grid-connected operation: active and reactive power
control, power quality issues in microgrids, requirements for grid
interconnection, response to grid abnormal conditions, islanded operation and
issues, protection system, hybrid ac-dc microgrid, battery energy management
systems
Unit-5: Demand side management in microgrid: Customers category, incentive- (4)
based demand response, cooperative power microgrid
Text and Reference:
1. Magdi S. Mahmoud. Microgrid- Advanced Control Methods and Renewable Energy
System Integration. Butterworth-Heinemann (Elsevier)
2. Nikos Hatziargyriou. Microgrids Architectures and Control. Wiley
3. Remus Teodorescu, Marco Liserre, Pedro Rodriguez. Grid Converters for Photovoltaic
and Wind Power Systems. Wiley Publications
4. Suleiman M. Sharkh. Power Electronic Converters for Microgrids. Wiley
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. examine the architectures of DC/AC microgrid.
2. analyze different control strategies for DC and AC microgrids.
3. evaluate various power quality issues and control strategies for micro grid operation.
4. interpret demand response in a Microgrid.

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EE 441 Flexible AC Transmission Systems L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Seventh Semester
3 0 0 3
(Professional Elective-II)

Pre-requisites: Power Electronics (EE 304), Power System-I (EE 207)

and Power System-II (EE302)
Unit-1: AC transmission line and reactive power compensation: (15)
Transmission interconnection, flow of power in AC system, brief
description and definitions of FACTS controllers, analysis of
uncompensated line: transmission line equations, performance of a line
connected to unity power factor load, performance of a symmetrical
line, passive reactive power compensation: distributed and discrete
power compensation, compensation by a series capacitor connected at
the mid-point of the line, shunt capacitor compensation connected at the
midpoint of the line, comparison between series and shunt capacitor
compensation
Unit-2: Static Shunt Compensators: Objectives of shunt compensation:
midpoint voltage regulation for line segmentation, end of line voltage (10)
support to prevent voltage instability, improvement of transient stability,
power oscillation damping, analysis of SVC, methods of controllable
VAR generation: variable impedance type static VAR generators: TSC
and TCR, voltage source converter type VAR generators: Static
Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM); hybrid VAR Generators:
voltage source converter with TSC and TCR
Unit-3: Static Series Compensators: Objectives of series compensation: (10)
voltage stability, improvement of transient stability, power oscillation
damping, sub synchronous oscillation damping, variable impedance
type series compensators: Thyristor-Controlled Series Capacitor
(TCSC),GTO Thyristor-Controlled Series Capacitor (GCSC),voltage
source converter type series compensators: Static Synchronous Series
Compensator (SSSC).

Unit-4: Combined Shunt and Series Compensators: Basic operating (5)

principles and characteristics: Unified Power Flow Controllers (UPFC),
Interline Power Flow Controller (IPFC)
Text and Reference:
1. N. Hingorani. Understanding FACTS. IEEE Press
2. K. R. Padiyar. FACTS controllers in power transmission and distribution. New Age
3. R. Mohan Mathur, Rajiv K. Varma. Thyristor-based FACTS controllers for electrical
transmission systems. IEEE and Willey-Interscience

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Course Outcomes (Cos):

At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. examine the interconnection system of the transmission line with their limitations
2. analyze the effect of series and shunt passive compensators
3. performance evaluation of different static, shunt and series compensators
4. evaluation of different configurations of combined compensators

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EE 442 High Voltage AC/DC L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Seventh Semester
3 0 0 3
(Professional Elective-II)

Pre-requisites: Nil
Unit-1: Breakdown mechanism of gases, Liquid and solid materials: (4)
Properties of Gas as an insulating medium and their breakdown,
Townsend’s current growth equation and criterion for breakdown,
Electronegative gases-their properties and breakdown, Streamer theory
of breakdown in gases, Paschen’s law, Conduction and breakdown of
liquid dielectric, Pure & commercial liquids - origin, purification and
breakdown, Transformer oil - composition, purification, testing and
breakdown, Different types of breakdown in solid dielectric, Breakdown
in composite dielectric, Measurement of intrinsic strength, partial
discharge, Different types of solid dielectric - use, property and
breakdown.

Unit-2: Electrical properties of high vacuum: High vacuum as a dielectric,

Pre-breakdown condition, Factors effecting the breakdown voltage and (3)
breakdown phenomenon
Unit-3: Over voltage phenomenon & Insulation co-ordination: Natural cases (4)
of over-voltage-lighting over-voltage, Traveling waves on Transmission
line, Over voltage due to arching ground, Line design based on lighting,
Insulation co-ordination & over voltage protection, Magnetic surge crest
ammeter, Klydonograph, Fulcharnograph, Oscillograph, surge absorber,
ground and counter-poise wires, lightning arrestors etc.
Unit-4: High voltage generation: Generation of high voltage DC – voltage (6)
multiplier circuit, Generation of A.C. high voltage – cascade
transformers & resonant transformers, Generation of Impulse voltage –
Multistage Impulse generator method (Marx Circuit),Generation of
Impulse current, Van-de-graph generator.
Unit-5: Measurement of High voltage & currents: Measurement of high D.C. (6)
voltage- Generating voltmeter, Measurement of A.C. voltage-
Electrostatic voltmeter, sphere gaps, Measurement of A.C. high
frequency Impulse voltage- peak voltmeters, sphere gaps, Measurement
of DC current – Hall generator, Measurement of AC current- current
transformer, Measurement of Impulse currents- CRO.
Unit-6: High voltage Equipments: Bushing - classification, construction & (6)
application breakdown of Design, Guard Ring and shields, High voltage
Bus-bar-Introduction, High voltage cables – Introduction.
Unit-7: High voltage Testing and testing techniques: Testing of over head line (6)
insulator, Testing of cable, Testing of Bushing, Testing of power
transformer, Testing of circuit breakers and Isolators, Measurement of
Resistivity, Dielectric constant and loss factor, High voltage Schering
bridge, Testing of surge Arrestors.

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Unit-8: Design, planning and layout of high voltage laboratory: Testing (3)
facility, activities of a H.V. Laboratory, Planning, clearance and layouts,
Test equipment and layout, Safety measures, Grounding techniques of
H.V. Impulse laboratory.
Unit-9: Introduction to EHV. System & EHV lines: Effect of corona on EHV (2)
line, Lightning and lightning protection
Text and Reference:
1. M.S. Naidu and V. Kamaraju. High voltage Engineering. Tata McGraw Hill, 2nd Edition
2. C.L. Wadhwa. High voltage Engineering. New Age.
3. M. Khalifa. H. V. Engineering- Theory and Practice. Marcel Dekker Inc.
4. Rakesh Das Begamudre. Extra High Voltage A.C. Transmission Engg. New Age
5. E. Kuffel, W. S. Zaengl, J. Kuffel. High Voltage Engineering: Fundamentals.
Butterworth-Heinemann, 2 nd Edition, 2000
6. Prof. D.V. Razevig. High Voltage Engineering. Khanna Publishers.
7. Sunil S. Rao. Switchgear and Protection. Khanna Publishers.
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. describe the causes and types of overvoltage in HV AC/DC lines.
2. explain the nature of Breakdown mechanism in solid, liquid and gaseous dielectrics
3. classify different methods of generating and measuring high voltages and currents.
4. select appropriate testing method (s) for various high voltage apparatus.

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EE 443 Intelligence and Knowledge Based Systems L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Seventh Semester
3 0 0 3
(Professional Elective-II)

Pre-requisites: Nil
Unit-1: Basic concepts of intelligence and knowledge, Definition of AI; (8)
Background and past achievements; Aims Overview of application
areas, Problem Solving: State space representation, problem reduction,
constraint satisfaction networks. Heuristics. Knowledge representation,
predicate calculus, resolution-refutation.

Unit-2: Reasoning with incomplete information: Non monotonic reasoning.

Elements of temporal logic. Diagnostic reasoning. reasoning from (6)
incomplete or uncertain information
Unit-3: Structural knowledge Representation schemes: Representation models, (6)
Predicate logic, rules, Semantic nets, Frames, Conceptual graphs,
Inheritance and default reasoning.

Unit-4: Expert systems: The nature of Expert Systems. Types of applications of (8)
Expert Systems; relationship of Expert Systems to Artificial
Intelligence and to Knowledge-Based Systems. Architecture of expert
systems. Expert system shells.

Unit-5: Measurement of High voltage & currents: Measurement of high D.C. (6)
voltage- Generating voltmeter, Measurement of A.C. voltage-
Electrostatic voltmeter, sphere gaps, Measurement of A.C. high
frequency Impulse voltage- peak voltmeters, sphere gaps, Measurement
of DC current – Hall generator, Measurement of AC current- current
transformer, Measurement of Impulse currents- CRO.
Unit-6: Knowledge bases system: Theory and practice of knowledge-based (6)
system construction with particular emphasis on rule-based expert
systems. Fuzziness and uncertainty Security considerations, Fuzzy
logic; Statistical techniques for determining probability, Methodologies
for developing knowledge-based systems, Knowledge acquisition,
knowledge base construction, knowledge integration in databases,
inference engines, intelligent decision support, and user tools &
interfaces. Forward and backward chaining. Case studies. Distributed
artificial Intelligence and agent-based systems.
Text and Reference:
1. G.J. Klir. Fuzzy Sets and Fuzzy logic. PHI
2. H.J. Zimmerman. Fuzzy Set Theory and Application. Kluwer Academic Publisher.

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Course Outcomes (Cos):

At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. explain the intelligent and knowledge-based systems.
2. design the intelligence and knowledge-based systems for problem solving.
3. apply intelligence and knowledge-based systems for real life problems

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EE 444 Demand Side Management L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Seventh Semester
3 0 0 3
(Professional Elective-II)

Pre-requisites: Nil
Unit-1: Introduction: The concepts of demand-side management (DSM) for (6)
electric utilities; scope of DSM; evolution of DSM concept; DSM
alternatives and goals; concept of DSM planning, design, marketing
and impact assessment
Unit-2: End-use equipment and control: utility equipment control; energy
storage; dispersed generation (8)
Unit-3: Assessment of impact on system load shape: energy audit and (8)
assessment of customers’ load shape for different customer groups,
Impact of DSM programs on load shapes in customer groups
Unit-4: Cost/benefit analysisand feasibility of DSM Programme: (10)
Cost/benefit analysis of DSM alternatives; DSM promotions; process
for assessment of customer acceptance and programme penetration;
issues in forecasting DSM programme impacts; Environmental
benefits
Unit-5: DSM Implementation: Implementation of DSM programme, (8)
pricing and incentives.
Text and Reference:
1. Fawar Elkarmi et al. Power System Planning Technologies and application. IGI
Global
2. Clark W Gellings et al. Demand-Side management planning. Fairmont Press
3. A de Almedia and Arthur H. Rosenfeld. Demand-Side Management and Electricity
End-Use Efficiency. Kluwer Academic Publishers
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. analyse the concept and significance of demand side management.
2. design, apply and analyze various techniques of demand side management.
3. analyse and evaluate the cost-benefit analysis, customer acceptance, impact and issues
of demand side management program.
4. design and implement demand side management program.

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EE 445 Control of Wind Energy Conversion Systems and

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its Challenges
B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Seventh Semester
3 0 0 3
(Professional Elective-II)

Pre-requisites: Power Electronics (EE 304), Modern Control Systems (EE 308)
Unit-1: Wind Energy Conversion System (WECS): Introduction: Components of (8)
WECS, WECS schemes, energy in wind, Power coefficient, aerodynamics
of wind turbine, HAWT, VAWT, Power developed, rotor selection, rotor
design considerations, braking systems, yaw control, pitch angle control,
stall control,power curve, basic principles of wind energy conversion, power
speed characteristics
Unit-2: Fixed speed WECS: Types of WECS, choice of generators, deciding
factors, constant speed constant frequency systems, squirrel cage induction (8)
generator: working principle, generator model for steady state and transient
stability analysis, grid connected and standalone operation of SCIGs
Unit-3: Doubly Fed Induction Generator (DFIG)based WECS: Need of variable (10)
speed systems, power-wind speed characteristics, DFIG: different operating
modes, steady-state equivalent circuit, performance analysis, DFIG for
standalone applications, operation of DFIGs with different power electronic
converter configurations for standalone and grid connected operation, power
control strategies, reactive power and voltage control, case studies on power
control strategies
Unit-4: Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator (PMSG) based WECS: (7)
Operation of PMSGs, steady-state analysis, performance characteristics,
operation of PMSGs with different power electronic converter
configurations for standalone and grid-connected operation, power control
strategies, case studies on power control strategies
Unit-5: Power quality issues with grid connected system: Wind interconnection (7)
requirements, Indian wind grid code, Low-Voltage Ride Through (LVRT),
power quality issues associated with grid connected generators, current
practices and industry trends, generator sizes, technology and location (off
shore versus on shore), control strategies for power control under distorted
grid conditions (case studies).
Text and Reference:
1. Marcelo Godoy Simoes and Felix A. Farret. Renewable Energy Systems: Design and
Analysis with Induction Generators. CRC Press
2. Ion Boldea. Variable speed generators. CRC press
3. S.N. Bhadra, D.Kastha and S.Banerje. Wind Electrical Systems. Oxford University
Press
4. Siegfried Heier, Rachel Waddington. Grid Integration of Wind Energy Conversion
Systems. Wiley
5. Freries LL .Wind Energy Conversion Systems. Prentice Hall

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Course Outcomes (Cos):

At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. analyze wind energy conversion system in general
2. evaluate the control strategies and performance of fixed speed WECS.
3. evaluate the control strategies and performance of variable speed WECS.
4. develop suitable closed-loop controllers for specific wind power generation application

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EE 446 Geometrical Aspect of Control Systems L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Seventh Semester
3 0 0 3
(Professional Elective-II)

Pre-requisites: Nil
Unit-1: Introduction to the geometrical aspect of linear control systems, (8)
Invariant subspaces, Linear algebra
Unit-2: Disturbance decoupling, Zeros and zero dynamics, Reachability
subspaces, Zero dynamics and high gain control (8)
Unit-3: Noninteracting control and tracking, Input-output behavior, (8)
Applications of zero dynamics, Sylvester equation
Unit-4: Output tracking input, Output regulation (6)
Unit-5: Nonlinear systems: examples, basic mathematics, controllability, (10)
stability, steady-state response, Center manifold and normal form, zero
dynamics and applications, Exact linearization and Consensus
problem, Multi-agent systems
Text and Reference:
1. W. Murray Wonham. Linear Multivariable Control – A Geometric Approach.
Springer-Verlag New York, 1985
2. Yuri Sachkov. Lecture note on Introduction to geometric control. Program Systems
Institute Pereslavl-Zalessky Russia
3. Panos J. Antsaklis, Anthony, N. Michel. A Linear Systems Primer. Birkhauser Boston,
2007
4. Harry L. Trentelman, Anton A. Stoorvogel and Malo Hautus. Control Theory for
Linear Systems. Springer-Verlag London 2001
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. analyze the geometrical interpretations of various concepts of linear systems.
2. analyze the geometrical interpretations of nonlinear systems.
3. apply the geometrical concepts while designing a controller and evaluate the outcomes.

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EE 447 Nonlinear Systems L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Seventh Semester
3 0 0 3
(Professional Elective-II)

Pre-requisites: Nil
Unit-1: Introduction to nonlinear systems: Models and nonlinear phenomena, (4)
common nonlinearity.
Unit-2: Concepts and characterization of 2nd order nonlinear systems:
Qualitative behavior of linear systems, multiple equilibria, qualitative (6)
behavior near equilibrium points, limit cycles, the existence of periodic
orbits, bifurcation
Unit-3: Fundamental properties of nonlinear systems: Existence and uniqueness (3)
of the solution, sensitivity equation, comparison principle
Unit-4: Lyapunov stability: Autonomous systems, invariance principle, linear (8)
systems and linearization, nonautonomous systems, converse theorems,
boundedness
Unit-5: Input-output stability: ℒ stability, ℒ stability of state models, ℒ 2 gain, (5)
small-gain theorem (5 hours).
Passivity and its connection with Lyapunov and 𝓛𝟐 stability: Memoryless
functions, state models, ℒ2 and Lyapunov stability, passivity theorems
Unit-6: Frequency domain analysis of feedback systems: Absolute stability, circle (4)
criterion, Popov criterion, describing function method
Unit-7: Advanced stability analysis: Center manifold theorem, the region of (5)
attraction, invariance-like theorem, the stability of periodic solutions
Text and Reference:
1. Hassan K Khalil. Nonlinear Systems. Prentice Hal
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. apply the concepts to find various nonlinear phenomena of a given system using its
model and evaluate its significance in the actual working system and differences from a
linear system.
2. analyze the qualitative behavior of a 2nd order nonlinear system; evaluate the existence
of periodic orbits and bifurcation; validate the evaluation using simulation.
3. apply various concepts of Lyapunov and Input-output stability on a system; analyze and
evaluate the outcomes to find the differences of these concepts in its practical sense.
4. analyze a given system using different concepts of frequency-domain and compare the
outcome with that of CO3.
5. analyze a system using passivity and advanced-stability concepts; compare and evaluate
the outcomes with that of other approaches.

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EE 448 VLSI System Design L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Seventh Semester
3 0 0 3
(Professional Elective-II)

Pre-requisites: Introduction to VLSI (EE 335)

Unit-1: Introduction to VLSI Design: Different types of VLSI design styles: (15)
Full custom, standard cell based, gate array based, programmable
logic, field programmable gate arrays etc. VLSI Design flow
VLSI design automation tools: Algorithms and system
design. Structural and logic design. Transistor level design. Layout
design. Verification methods. Design management tools.
Layout compaction, placement and routing. Design rules, symbolic
layout. Applications of compaction. Formulation
methods. Algorithms for constrained graph
compaction. Circuit representation. Wire length
estimation. Placement algorithms. Partitioning algorithms.
Unit-2: ASIC Library Design (10)
Transistors as Resistors and parasitic Capacitance, Logical effort,
gate array, standard cell and datapath cell design. Introduction to
hardware description language (HDL) Verilog/VHDL. A logic
synthesis examples.
Floor planning and routing
Floor planning concepts. Shape functions and floor planning
sizing. Local routing. Area routing. Channel routing, global routing
and its algorithms.
Unit-3: Simulation and logic synthesis: Gate level and switch (15)
level modeling and simulation. Introduction to combinational logic synthesis.
ROBDD principles, implementation, construction and manipulation. Two level
logic synthesis.
High-level synthesis
Hardware model for high level synthesis. Internal
representation of input algorithms. Allocation, assignment and
scheduling. Scheduling algorithms. Aspects of assignment. High
level transformations
Text and Reference:
1. S.H. Gerez. Algorithms for VLSI Design Automation. John Wiley
2. N.A.Sherwani . Algorithms for VLSI Physical Design Automation. Kluwer
3. S.M. Sait , H. Youssef. VLSI Physical Design Automation. World scientific
4. M.Sarrafzadeh. Introduction to VLSI Physical Design. McGraw Hill
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. understand different types of VLSI design styles
2. analyze the properties associated with ASIC library design

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3. design and Simulate VLSI circuits using HDL

4. evaluate logic synthesis examples using Verilog/VHDL
5. understand I/O , power planning and logic synthesis

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EE 481 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Seventh Semester
3 0 0 3
(Open Elective-II)

Pre-requisites: Basic Electrical Engineering EE 101

Unit-1: Introduction to Biomedical Signals and Systems: Important (12)
Physiological systems of the body, Biomedical Transducer, Sources of
bio-electric signals, propagation of action potential, Electrode theory,
different sensors for biologicsal systems, Measurement of various bio-
signals.
Unit-2: Biomedical recorders: Electrocardiograph (ECG), Phonocardiograph,
Electroencephalograph (EEG), Electromyograph (EMG) (10)
Unit-3: Medical Imaging: Instrumentation for diagnostic X-rays, X-ray (10)
computed tomography, Basic NMR components, Ultrasonic, imaging
systems – Medical ultrasound, A-SCAN, Echocardiograph (M-mode), B-
SCANNER, Biological effect of ultra sound.
Unit-4: Fundamentals of biomechanics, Rehabilitation Engineering, Ethics in (8)
biomedical engineering research.
Text and Reference:
1. J.D Bronzino. Biomedical Engineering Fundamentals. CRC Press
2. R.S. Khandpur. Handbook of Biomedical Instrumentation. Tata McGraw Hill
3. Jacob Kline. Handbook of Biomedical Engineering. Academic Press.
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. distinguish between various physiological systems, sources of bio-signals
2. apply the measurement techniques for EEG, ECG, EMG and other bio-signals.
3. investigate the Biomedical recorded signals.
4. relate and compare the ideas of biomechanics, rehabilitation engineering and ethics of
biomedical research, medical imaging devices and techniques.
5. analyze various medical imaging techniques and bio-signal recordings.

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EE 482 Optimization Techniques and Numerical

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Methods
B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Seventh Semester
3 0 0 3
(Open Elective-II)

Pre-requisites: Maths-I, Maths - II

Unit-1: Introduction to optimization, optimality conditions for function of several (5)
variables, unconstrained optimization problem (numerical technique)
Unit-2: Solution of constrained problems, KKT conditions, post optimality
analysis, convex function and its properties (7)
Unit-3: Linear programming: Simplex method, matrix form of the simplex (9)
method, two-phase simplex method, Big-M method, primal and dual
problems
Unit-4: Error in numerical computations; Solution of nonlinear equations; (7)
Solution of linear system of equations; Eigen values and eigen vectors
Unit-5: Initial value problem (IVP), single-step and multi-step methods; System (12)
of first order ODE, higher order IVPs; Numerical solutions of BVP -
Linear BVP, finite difference methods, shooting methods, stability, error
and convergence analysis
Text and Reference:
1. Jasbir S. Arora . Introduction to optimum design. Elsevier, 2006
2. A Ravindran, K.M. Ragsdell, and G.V. Reklaitis. Engineering optimization: Methods
and Applications. Wiley India Edition, 2006
3. M.K. Jain, S.R.K. Iyengar, and R.K. Jain. Numerical methods for scientific and
engineering computation. New Age International, 2003
4. Kendall E.Atkinson, Weimin Han, and David E. Stewart. Numerical solution of
ordinary differential equations. Wiley, 2009
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. apply knowledge of mathematics and computing to solve static optimization problems
2. analyze a problem and identify the computing requirements appropriate for its solution
3. apply numerical methods to obtain the solution of mathematical problems discussed in
this course
4. analyze and evaluate the error of numerical methods

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EE 483 Industrial Instrumentation L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Seventh Semester
3 0 0 3
(Open Elective-II)

Pre-requisites: Instrumentation (EE 401)

Unit-1: Introduction to Operational Amplifiers and its Characteristics: (8)
Introduction, schematic of an Op-amp, Power supply connections,
Characteristics of an Ideal OP-AMP, Inverting Amplifier, Non-
inverting Amplifier, Voltage follower, Differential Amplifier, PSRR.
DC characteristics – Input bias current, Input offset current, Input
offset voltage, Total output offset voltage, Thermal drift. AC
characteristics – Frequency response, Slew rate, CMRR.
Unit-2: Applications of Operational Amplifier: Scale changer/Inverter.
Summing amplifier: Inverting summing amplifier, Non-inverting (6)
Summing amplifier, Subtractor, Instrumentation Amplifier. V – I and
I – V converter, Op-amp circuit using diodes, sample and hold circuit,
Differentiator and Integrator. Comparator, Regenerative comparator
(Schmitt Trigger), Astable mutivibrator, Monostable multivibrator and
Triangular waveform generator. Phase shift oscillator, Wien bridge
oscillator.
Unit-3: Voltage Regulators: Introduction, Series Op-amp regulator, IC (4)
voltage regulators, 723 general purpose regulators, switching regulator
Unit-4: Active filters: First and Second order LPF, First and Second orders (6)
HPF, Band Pass Filters, Band Reject filters.
Unit-5: 555 Timer: Description of Functional Diagram, Monostable operation, (4)
Applications of Monostable Multivibrator: Frequency Divider & Pulse
Width Modulation. Astable operation, Applications of Astable
Multivibrator: FSK Generator and Pulse Position Modulation.
Unit-6: Data Acquisition Systems: Types of instrumentation systems, (8)
Components of analog data acquisition system, Digital data acquisition
system.
Analog Data Acquisition System- Transducer, signal conditioner,
display device, graphic recording instruments, magnetic tape
instruments.
Digital Data Acquisition System- Transducer, signal conditioner,
multiplexer, analog to digital converter, display device, digital
recorder.
Unit-7: Module 7: Data Converters: (6)
Digital to Analog Converters: Basic DAC techniques, Weighted
Resistor DAC, R – 2R Ladder DAC, DAC 0800.
Analog to Digital Converters: Functional diagram of ADC, Flash
ADC, Counter type ADC, Successive approximation ADC, Dual slope
ADC. ADC 0809, DAC/ADC specifications

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Text and Reference:

1. D.Roy Choudhury, Shail B. Jain. Linear Integrated Circuits. New Age International
2. R. A. Gayakwad. Op – Amps and Linear Integrated Circuits. PHI
3. A K Sawhney. A course in Electrical & Electronic Measurements &
Instrumentation. Dhanpat Rai Publications
4. Coughlin & Driscoll. Operational Amplifiers and Linear Integrated Circuits. PHI
5. S. Franco. Design with Operational Amplifiers and Analog Integrated Circuits. TMH
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. design and analyze different basic circuits involving op-amp
2. design and develop op-amp circuits to meet the practical applications
3. design analog filters to meet the specifications
4. analyze different data acquisition systems

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EE 484 Artificial Neural Networks L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Seventh Semester
3 0 0 3
(Open Elective-II)

Pre-requisites: Nil
Unit-1: Introduction: Biological neurons and memory: Structure and function of (9)
a single neuron; Artificial Neural Networks (ANN). (2)
Typical applications of ANNs: Classification, Clustering, Vector
Quantization, Pattern Recognition, Function Approximation, Forecasting,
Control, Optimization; Basic Approach of the working of ANN - Training,
Learning and Generalization. (7)
Unit-2: Supervised Learning: Single-layer networks; Perceptron-Linear
separability, Training algorithm, Limitations; Multi-layer networks- (20)
Architecture, Back Propagation Algorithm (BTA) and other training
algorithms, Applications. Adaptive Multi-layer networks-Architecture,
training algorithms; Recurrent Networks; Feed-forward networks; Radial-
Basis-Function (RBF) networks. (10)
Unsupervised Learning: Winner-takes-all networks; Hamming networks;
Maxnet; Simple competitive learning; Vector-Quantization; Counter
propagation networks; Adaptive Resonance Theory; Kohonen's Self-
organizing Maps; Principal Component Analysis. (10)
Unit-3: Associated Models: Hopfield Networks, Brain-in-a-Box network; (11)
Boltzmann machine. (6)
Optimization Methods: Hopfield Networks for-TSP, Solution of
simultaneous linear equations; Iterated Gradient Descent. (5)
Text and Reference:
1. Simon Haykin Neural Networks-A Comprehensive Foundation. Macmillan
Publishing Co., New York.
2. K. Mehrotra, C.K. Mohan and Sanjay Ranka. Elements of Artificial Neural Network.
MIT Press, - [Indian Reprint Penram International Publishing (India)].
3. A Cichocki and R. Unbehauen. Neural Networks for Optimization and Signal
Processing. John Wiley and Sons.
4. J. M. Zurada. Introduction to Artificial Neural Networks. Jaico Publishers, Mumbai
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. apply backpropagation algorithm to train ANNs.
2. design classifiers using artificial neural networks.
3. select the appropriate learning algorithms based on the type of the application.
4. solve optimization problems using neural networks

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EE 485 Design Aspect of Control Systems L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Seventh Semester
3 0 0 3
(Open Elective-II)

Pre-requisites: Control System EE301/Equivalent course in other branches

Unit-1: Introduction: Review of systems modeling, stability, objectives of (2)
feedback control
Unit-2: PID Controller: PID control, the principle of operation, design of PID
Controller: From the process reaction curves (ZN, CC), ZN sustained (8)
oscillation method, Based on First Order Plus Dead-Time model
(FOPDT), Second-Order Plus Dead-Time model (SOPDT), Online PID
tuning based on relay feedback process identification; implementation
issues. Industrial relevance of PID control.
Unit-3: Controller design in special control structure: Feedforward control. (5)
Smith predictor, Internal model control, Cascade control, Independent
shaping of sensitivity, and complementary sensitivity function in a 2-DOF
and 3-DOF control structure.
Unit-4: Reliable State Feedback design: Pole placement, eigen structure (9)
assignment, region-based eigenvalue assignment, Eigen structure-time
response relationships. Controller gain selection - noise sensitivity.
Controller robustness. Disturbance rejection.
Unit-5: Frequency Domain Loop Shaping: Output feedback control - (6)
compensator design, review of Lead, Lag and Lag-Lead compensators
using, bode plot and Nichols chart, Dependency of magnitude and phase
characteristics (Bode’s Integral).
Unit-6: Design Limitation in non-minimum phase system and OL unstable (4)
system: Limitation of controller performance, Maximum achievable
bandwidth.
Unit-7: Zero dynamics: Significance in servo control design, design for unstable (6)
zero dynamics. Observers - concept and design philosophy. Applications
in practical controller design scenarios.
Text and Reference:
1. Goodwin, Graham C., Stefan F. Graebe, and Mario E. Salgado. Control system design.
Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall, 2001
2. Friedland, Bernard. Control system design: an introduction to state-space methods.
Courier Corporation, 2012
3. Gopal, Madan. Control systems: principles and design. Tata McGraw-Hill Education,
2002
4. I. M. Horowitz. Synthesis of Feedback Systems. Academic Press
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. analyze the given desired specifications into design parameters. Design and evaluate the
comparative performances of PID controllers using various approaches, considering
implementation issues.
2. evaluate the requirement of a special control structure based on a given situation; design
and analyze the performance of the special controller.

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3. evaluate the requirement of various concepts for a reliable state-feedback design based
on the given circumstances; design a reliable state-feedback controller using an observer,
if needed.
4. analyze the desired frequency-domain specifications and draw the desired bode plot
and/or Nichol plot; design the required compensator and evaluate the performance.
5. analyze the design limitation of a non-minimum phase system, open-loop unstable
system; design analyze the performance of the designed controller for such a system.
Analyze the zero dynamics of a linear system.

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EE 486 Modelling and Simulation of Dynamical Systems L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Seventh Semester
3 0 0 3
(Open Elective-II)

Pre-requisites: Modern Control Systems (EE308)

Unit-1: Introduction to modeling and simulation: Transfer functions, poles and (12)
zeroes, State Space, Linearisation, Linear System Simulation. (5)
Numerical methods for differential equations: Differential equations
and difference equations, Runge-Kutta, Least squares. (7)
Unit-2: Modeling of Dynamical Systems: Description of statistical dynamical
properties. Physical law based equations for model building: energy (10)
balance, mass flow balance, Newtons laws of movement, etc. General
principles for model building.
Unit-3: Identification of dynamic systems: Methods to build models based on (13)
measurement data from processes. Blackbox models. Parametric
estimation in linear dynamic models. System identification as model
building tool. Model validation. (10)
Simulation: Numeric accuracy and stability. (3)
Text and Reference:
1. Klee, H. Simulation of Dynamic Systems with MATLAB and Simulink. CRC Press,
Boca Raton, FL.(2007).
2. Woods, R. L., and Lawrence, K. L. Modeling and simulation of dynamic systems.
Prentice-Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ (1997),
3. Steven I. Gordon Brian Guilfoos. Introduction to Modeling and Simulation with
MATLAB® and Python. CRC Press (2017)
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. solve differential and difference equations using numerical methods.
2. develop dynamic models of systems based on their physical properties.
3. construct dynamic models of black box and grey box systems using the input output
measurements.
4. design simulation programs for dynamic systems using simulation software and
programming.

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EE 451 Power System Reliability and Deregulation L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Eighth Semester
3 0 0 3
(Professional Elective-III)

Pre-requisites: Nil
Unit-1: Basic Concepts of power system reliability, Generating system reliability (6)
Analysis, Generation system model, loss of load indices, Capacity
expansion analysis, Scheduled outages, load forecast uncertainty, loss of
energy indices, Frequency and Duration methods, interconnected system-
basic concepts, evaluation techniques. Operating reserve calculations,
spinning capacity evaluation, unit commitment risk.
Unit-2: Reliability of composite generation and transmission Systems, Radial
configuration, Conditional probability approach, Network (4)
configurations, State selection, System and load point Indices. .
Unit-3: Distribution systems reliability evaluation techniques, customer-oriented (10)
indices, load and energy-oriented indices, application to radial systems,
Effect of lateral distribution protection, Effect of disconnects, Effect of
protection failures, Effect of transferring loads, parallel and meshed
networks’ reliability evaluation techniques.
Unit-4: Deregulated Systems: Need and conditions for deregulation-Introduction (10)
of Market Structure-Market Architecture-Spot market-forward markets
and settlements. -deregulation in Indian power sector - Operations in
power markets -Review of Concepts- marginal cost of generation least-
cost operation-incremental cost of generation.
Unit-5: Reconfiguring Power systems- Unbundling of Electric Utilities- (6)
Competition and Direct access. Transmission network and market power
- Power wheeling transactions and marginal costing - transmission
costing. Framework and methods for the analysis of Bilateral and pool
markets.
Text and Reference:
1. R. Billinton , R. N. Allan. Reliability evaluation of Power Systems. Springer
2. J. Endrenyi. Reliability Modelling in Electric Power Systems. John Wiley and Sons
3. R. Billinton , R. N. Allan. Reliability evaluation of Engineering Systems. Springer
4. M. Shahidehpour, H. Yamin and Zuyi Li. Market operations in electric power
systems-Forecasting, scheduling and risk management. John Wiley & sons Inc.
5. Loe lei lai. Power system restructuring and deregulation- trading, performance and
information technology. John Wiley and sons
6. Kankar Bhattacharya, Math H.J. Bollen, and Jaap E. Daalder. Operation of
restructured power systems. Kluwer international series
7. Dong, Z., Zhang, P. Ma, J., Zhao, J., Ali, Meng, K., Yin . Emerging Techniques in
Power System Analysis. Springer
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Course Outcomes (Cos):

At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. understand and apply the concept of power system reliability.
2. analyze and evaluate the reliability of different parts of power system.
3. understand and define the structure, characteristics and need of deregulated power
system.
4. identify, analyze and explore the roles, responsibilities, issues and scope of different
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EE 452 Power System Stability and Control L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Eighth Semester
3 0 0 3
(Professional Elective-III)

Pre-requisites: Nil
Unit-1: Introduction to power system stability problems: Definition of stability, ()
classification of stability, Rotor angle stability, frequency stability, voltage
stability, mid-term and long-term stability, classical representation of
synchronous machine in a single machine infinite bus system (SMIB),
equal area criterion to asses stability of a SMIB system, limitations of
classical model of synchronous machines.
Unit-2: Modelling of power system components for stability analysis:
Synchronous machine modelling: sub-transient model, two axis model, ()
one axis (flux decay) model, classical model. Excitation systems
modelling: DC excitation, AC excitation and static excitation. Prime
mover and energy supply systems modelling. Transmission line modelling,
load modelling. Methods of representing synchronous machines in
stability analysis.
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Unit-3: Small signal stability: Fundamental concepts, state space representation, ()
Modal analysis: eigen properties, participation factors, stability
assessment. Effects of excitation system on stability, power system
stabilizer and its design, Angle and voltage stability of multi-machine
power systems and phenomenon of sub synchronous resonance
Unit-4: Transient stability: Fundamentals of transient stability, numerical ()
solutions: simultaneous implicit and partitioned explicit methods,
simulation of dynamic response, analysis of unbalanced faults, direct
method of transient stability, transient energy function method, Methods
of improving transient stability.
Unit-5: Voltage stability: Classification of voltage stability, modelling ()
requirements, voltage stability analysis: static and dynamic, sensitivity
analysis, modal analysis, voltage collapse, prevention of voltage collapse
Text and Reference:
1. K. R. Padiyar. Power System Dynamics, Stability & Control. 2nd Edition, B.S.
Publications, Hyderabad, 2002.
2. P. Kundur. Power System Stability and Control. McGraw Hill Inc, New York, 1995.
3. M. A. Pai and Peter W. Sauer. Power system stability. Pearson Education.
4. P. Sauer & M. A. Pai. Power System Dynamics & Stability. Prentice Hall, 1997.
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1) analyze key issues in Power System Stability problem and Stability Problems faced by
modern Power Systems
2) analyze and Model of Dynamical Systems using Numerical Integration Techniques.
3) describe Modeling of Excitation and Prime Mover Systems, Transmission Lines and
Loads, steam turbine, hydro turbine and governor, Prime Mover Control Systems and
Other Subsystems - HVDC, protection systems.

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4) understand and use Power System Stability Analysis Tools, Direct method of transient
stability analysis, Transient Stability Program, Small Signal Analysis Program, EMTP
Programs and Real-Time Simulators.

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EE 453 Electrical Networks and Pricing L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Eighth Semester
3 0 0 3
(Professional Elective-III)

Pre-requisites: Nil
Unit-1: Restructuring: Introduction to restructuring of power industry. (2)
Unit-2: Fundamentals of economics: Competitive market, supply and demand
curve, elasticity & Inelasticity, market equilibrium, Pareto efficiency, (8)
Short run and long run cost.
Unit-3: Philosophy of market models: Introduction, various energy markets, (6)
Trading arrangements
Unit-4: Transmission congestion management, Introduction to Congestion (6)
Management, Effects of congestions, Locational Marginal Prices (LMP)
and Financial Transmission Rights (FTR).
Unit-5: Pricing of transmission network usage and loss allocation: Introduction (10)
to transmission pricing, Principles of transmission pricing, Classification
of transmission pricing, Rolled-in transmission pricing methods, Marginal
transmission pricing paradigm, Composite pricing paradigm, Merits and
demerits of different paradigms, Debated issues in transmission pricing,
Classification of loss allocation methods, comparison between various
methods.
Unit-6: Introduction to optimal bidding by generator companies, optimal bidding (6)
methods.
Text and Reference:
1) D. Kirschen and G. Strbac. Fundamentals of Power System Economics. John Wiley &
Sons Ltd.
2) S. Hunt & K. Bhattacharya. Making Competition work in Electricity. John Wiley &
Sons Ltd
3) J.E. Daadler, M.H.J. Bollen. Operation of Restructured Power Systems. Kluwer.
Academic Publishers
4) Clark W. Gellings. Effective power marketing. Pennwell Publishers
5) Shahidehpour M and Marwali. Maintenance Scheduling in a Restructured Power
System. Kluwer Academy
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1) state the fundamentals of competitive market.
2) describe the necessity of restructuring the electricity market.
3) identify the roles of various entities in energy market.
4) analyze the various market mechanisms and bidding strategies.
5) evaluate ATC, TTC and Congestion Management related problems.

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EE 454 System Identification and Parameter Estimation L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Eighth Semester
3 0 0 3
(Professional Elective-III)

Pre-requisites: Maths – I, Maths - II

Unit-1: Introduction: Definition, different types of estimation problems, examples, (6)
Brief review of differential equations, Laplace transforms, frequency
responses, difference equations, stationarity, autocorrelation, cross-
correlation, power spectra. (3)
Input Signal Design and simulation: The signals discussed are pulse, step,
Random Binary Sequence (RBS), Pseudo-Random Binary (PRBS), and m-
level Pseudo-Random (m-PRS) inputs, MATLAB simulation, and analysis,
Real-time implementation aspects. (3)
Unit-2: Nonparametric methods: Transient analysis, frequency analysis,
Correlation analysis, Spectral analysis, identification of non-parametric (19)
input-output models (4)
Measures of goodness of estimators – variance, mean bias, efficiency,
sufficiency, mean square error, consistency (3)
Offline and online parameter estimation of a discrete-time system: Least
Square, Generalized and Recursive Least Square, Instrumental variables
using ARX, ARMAX, FIR, Output Error model structure. Box-Jenkins
method, Introduction of AI-based identification of nonlinear system (Self-
study in a group). (12)
Unit-3: Parameter estimation of a state-space model and a closed-loop system: (15)
An overview of parameter estimation of a state-space model, algorithm to
find the state-space model (Self-study in a group), different approaches of
closed-loop system estimation. (6 hours)
Parameter estimation of a continuous-time LTI system: Comparative
analysis between CT and DT parameter estimation. The issue of derivative of
a signal under noisy condition, Introduction to State variable filter, and
Poisson Moment Functional approaches. (9 hours)
Text and Reference:
1. Arun K Tangirala. Principles of System Identification: Theory and Practice. CRC
Press, 2014
2. Micheal Verhaegen and V. Verdult. Filtering and system identification. Cambridge
University Press, 2007.
3. T Soderstrom and P Stoica. System Identification. Prentice Hall, New York
4. G. P. Rao and H. Unbehauen. Identification of continuous systems.
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. analyze the need for persistent excitation input signal; design and simulate such an
input signal.
2. apply various approaches of nonparametric system identification; analyze and evaluate
the performance of these approaches.

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3. design various types of estimators in discrete-domain by interpreting the given scenario

of uncertainty, noise, and other given conditions; analyze and evaluate the
performances.
4. design state variable filter and /or Poisson moment functional-based continuous-time
estimator; analyze and evaluate the performances.
5. apply the toolbox commands to simulate the concepts and approaches.

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EE 455 Advanced Control Systems L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Eighth Semester
3 0 0 3
(Professional Elective-III)

Pre-requisites: Control Systems (EE 301), Modern Control Systems (EE 308)
Unit-1: Introduction, effects of process variations, adaptive schemes, adaptive (15)
control problem; Model reference adaptive control; Gain scheduling
Unit-2: Norms for vectors, matrices, signals, and linear systems; Small-gain
theorem;Physical interpretation of H  norm, H  norm computation, H  (15)
control problem
Unit-3: Variational approach,LQRcontrol, solution of Riccati equation, LQR with a (10)
specified degree of stability, stability, and robustness properties of LQR
design, constrained optimal control
Text and Reference:
1. Karl J. Astrom and Bjorn Wittenmark. Adaptive Control. Prentice-Hall, 1994
2. Kang-Zhi Liu and Yu Yao. Robust Control: Theory and Applications. John Wiley &
Sons, 2016
3. John C. Doyle, Bruce A. Francis and Allen R. Tannenbaum. Feedback Control
Theory. Dover Publications Inc., 2009
4. D.S. Naidu. Optimal control systems. CRC Press, 2003
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. design an adaptive controller and simulate; analyze its performances; compare its
outcomes with a robust and an optimal controller.
2. design a robust controller and simulate; analyze its performances; compare its outcomes
with an adaptive and an optimal controller.
3. design an optimal controller and simulate; analyze its performances; compare its
outcomes with adaptive and robust controllers.
4. apply more than one concept and design a hybrid controller; analyze and compare its
performances through simulation.

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EE 456 Advanced Digital Signal Processing L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Eighth Semester
3 0 0 3
(Professional Elective-III)

Pre-requisites: Digital Signal Processing (EE 305)

Unit-1: A review of digital signal processing. Motivation for multiresolution/ (3)
multiscale analysis – Necessity of time-frequency analysis and wavelets.
Introductory Examples: Image Compression, Wideband Correlation
Processing, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Digital Communication.
Unit-2: Piecewise constant approximation - the Haar wavelet. Building up the
concept of dyadic Multiresolution Analysis (MRA). (4)
Unit-3: Relating dyadic MRA to filter banks. Elements of multi-rate systems and two- (5)
band filter bank design for dyadic wavelets
Unit-4: Families of wavelets: Orthogonal and biorthogonal wavelets. Daubechies' (5)
family of wavelets in detail. Vanishing moments and regularity. Conjugate
Quadrature Filter Banks (CQF) and their design. Dyadic MRA more
formally. Data compression - fingerprint compression standards, JPEG-2000
standards
Unit-5: The Uncertainty Principle: and its implications: the fundamental issue in this (5)
subject - the problem and the challenge that Nature imposes. The importance
of the Gaussian function: the Gabor Transform and its generalization; time,
frequency and scale - their interplay. The Continuous Wavelet Transform
(CWT). Condition of admissibility and its implications. Application of the
CWT in wideband correlation processing.
Unit-6: Journey from the CWT to the DWT: Discretization in steps. Discretization of (5)
scale - generalized filter bank. Discretization of translation - generalized
output sampling. Discretization of time/ space (independent variable) -
sampled inputs.
Unit-7: Piecewise linear to piecewise polynomial. The class of spline wavelets - a (5)
case for infinite impulse response (IIR) filter banks.
Unit-8: Variants of the wavelet transform and its implementational structures. The (5)
wave packet transform. Computational efficiency in realizing filter banks -
Polyphase components. The lattice structure, The lifting scheme.
Text and Reference:
1. Howard L. Resnikoff, Raymond O. Wells. Wavelet Analysis: The Scalable Structure
of Information. Springer
2. K. P. Soman, K. I. Ramachandran. Insight Into Wavelets - From Theory to Practice.
PHI
3. Michael W. Frazier. An Introduction to Wavelets Through Linear Algebra. Springer
4. P. P. Vaidyanathan. Multirate Systems and Filter Banks. Pearson Education
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. design the multi-rate filter banks.
2. apply concepts of wavelet transformation and related issues
3. apply and implement the wavelet transform in different applications

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EE 457 Biomedical Instrumentation L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Eighth Semester
3 0 0 3
(Professional Elective-III)

Pre-requisites: EE 204
Unit-1: Components of Medical Instrumentation System: Bioamplifier. Static and (6)
dynamic characteristics of medical instruments. Biosignals and
characteristics. Problems encountered with measurements from human
beings.
Unit-2: Organisation of cell: Nernst equation for membrane Resting Potential
Generation and Propagation of Action Potential, Conduction through nerve (12)
to neuromuscular junction.
Bio Electrodes: Biopotential Electrodes-External electrodes, Internal
Electrodes, Biochemical Electrodes.
Mechanical function: Electrical Conduction system of the heart. Cardiac
cycle. Relation between electrical and mechanical activities of the heart
Unit-3: Cardiac Instrumentation: Blood pressure and Blood flow measurement. (6)
Specification of ECG machine. Einthoven triangle, Standard 12-lead
configurations, Interpretation of ECG waveform with respect to
electromechanical activity of the heart
Unit-4: Neuro-Muscular Instrumentation: Specification of EEG and EMG (6)
machines. Electrode placement for EEG and EMG recording. Interpretation
of EEG and EMG
Unit-5: Therapeutic equipment: Pacemaker, Defibrillator, Shortwave diathermy, (10)
Haemodialysis machine.
Respiratory Instrumentation: Mechanism of respiration, Spirometry,
Pneumotachograph Ventilators.
Text and Reference:
R.S. Khandpur . Biomedical Instrumentation: Technology and Applications. McGraw-Hill
John G. Webster. Medical Instrumentation, Application and Design. John Wiley
Geoddes and Baker. Principles of Applied Biomedical Instrumentation. John Wiley and Sons
R.S. Khandpur . Hand-book of Biomedical Instrumentation. McGraw-Hill
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. interpret the working and design of instruments as well as instrumentation system used
in Health care.
2. analyze the source and nature of different bio signals.
3. evaluate various sources of bio-signals and its related instrumentation system.

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EE 458 CAD for VLSI Systems L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Eighth Semester
3 0 0 3
(Professional Elective-III)

Pre-requisites: VLSI System Design (EE 448)

Unit-1: Introduction to VLSI: VLSI design flow, challenges. Verilog/VHDL: (10)
introduction and use in synthesis, modeling combinational and sequential
logic, writing test benches. Essential features of Instruction set architectures
of CISC, RISC and DSP processors and their implications for implementation
as VLSI chips; CISC Instruction-set implementation and RT-Level
optimization through hardware flow-charting (without/with pipelining
concepts); Microprogramming approaches for implementation of control part
of the processor; Handling of Instruction boundary interrupts, Immediate
interrupts and traps in processors
Unit-2: Logic synthesis: Two-level and multilevel gate-level optimization. Binary
decision diagrams. Basic concepts of high-level synthesis: partitioning, (15)
scheduling, allocation and binding. Technology mapping. Basic of pipeline
processing, Pipelined implementation of RISC Instruction Sets; Benefits and
problems of pipelined execution; Hazards of various types and pipeline
stalling; Scheduling (static and dynamic) and forwarding to reduce/minimize
pipeline stalls.
Unit-3: Introduction, CAD and SPICE overview: Understanding simulation, (10)
numerical integration, convergence, time step control. AC, DC and transient
analysis, CMOS model, MOSFET model, unified charge control model
(UCCM), SPICE level 1, 2, and 3, and barkeley short-channel IGFET model
(BSIM), Differential amplifier, current mirrors, active loads, Output stages,
Op-Amps, compensation, Macro-modeling, and behavioral modeling.
Unit-4: Physical design automation: Physical design automation algorithms: floor- (5)
planning, placement, routing, compaction, design rule check, power and delay
estimation, clock and power routing, etc. Special considerations for analog
and mixed-signal designs and FPGA.
Text and Reference:
1. R.H. Katz. Contemporary logic design. Addison-Wesley Pub. Co.,
2. M.J.S. Smith. Application-specific integrated circuits. Addison-Wesley Pub. Co
3. S. Ramachandran. Digital VLSI systems design. Springer, 2007
4. M.L. Bushnell and V.D. Agrawal. Essentials of Electronic Testing. Kluwer Academic
Publishers
5. J. Bhasker. Verilog VHDL synthesis: a practical primer. B S Publications
6. D.D. Gajski, N.D. Dutt, A.C. Wu and A.Y. Yin. High-level synthesis: introduction to
chip and system design. Kluwer Academic Publishers
7. M. Sarrafzadeh and C.K. Wong. An introduction to physical design. McGraw Hill
8. N.A. Sherwani . Algorithms for VLSI physical design automation. Kluwer Academic
Publishers
9. S.M. Sait and H. Youssef. VLSI physical design automation: theory and practice.
World Scientific Pub. Co.

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Course Outcomes (Cos):

At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. understand VLSI and Verilog/VHDL
2. analyze optimization of tools and finite state machines
3. apply concepts of CAD and SPICE model
4. create physical automation algorithms

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EE 459 EHV TRANSMISSION L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Eighth Semester
3 0 0 3
(Professional Elective-III)

Pre-requisites: Nil
Unit-1: Introduction to Transmission: Transmission system, Basic transmission (2)
topologies, Power transmission scenario in India
Unit-2: Calculation of line & Ground parameters: Resistance of conductors,
Temperature rise of conductor & current carrying capacity, Properties of (5)
bundled conductors, Inductance of EHV line configuration, Line Capacitance
calculation, Sequence inductances & capacitances, Line parameter for modes
of propagation, Resistance & Inductance of ground return
Unit-3: Voltage gradient of conductors: Electrostatics, Field of sphere gap, Field of (5)
line charges & properties, Change Potential relations for multiconductor lines,
Surface voltage gradient on conductors, Gradient factors & its use, Distribution
of voltage gradient of subconductors of bundle
Unit-4: Corona Effect: I2R loss & corona loss, Corona loss formulas, Charge voltage (6)
diagram & corona loss, Audible noise generation & characteristics, Limits for
audible noise, Formulae for audible noise & use in design
Unit-5: Electrostatic field of EHV lines: Electric shocks and threshold currents, (2)
Electrostatic Fields (ES) of AC lines, effect of high ES on human, animal and
plants, electromagnetic interference
Unit-6: Propagation in EHV Transmission System: Travelling waves, voltage rise (4)
issues in open circuit lines, analysis of travelling waves for different
termination scenarios of transmission lines
Unit-7: Compensation in Transmission System: Series and Shunt compensation in (5)
Power system, FACTS devices, Choice of voltage control method in
transmission system
Unit-8: HVDC Power Transmission: Comparison between AC & DC Transmission, (8)
Application of DC Transmission, Thyristor - Thyristor device, Thyristor
valves, valve test, Converter-Pulse number, Choice of converter configuration,
Simplified analysis of Graetz ckts, Converter bridge characteristics,
Characteristics of twelve pulse converter, detailed analysis of converters.
Text and Reference:
1. R. D. Begamudre. EHVAC Transmission Engineering. New Age International (p)
Ltd. 3rd Edition
2. Adamson & Hingrani. D.C. Transmission. Garraway Ltd
3. K.R. Padiyar. HVDC Power Transmission Systems. New Age International (p) Ltd.
2nd revised Edition, 2012
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. understand and explain the characteristics of transmission systems
2. analyze the operational issues in AC transmission system
3. apply knowledge to solve operational problems in transmission system
4. understand the opportunities for HVDC transmission system

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EE 460 Power Electronics Application to Wind and

L T P C
Solar Energy Systems
B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Eighth Semester
3 0 0 3
(Professional Elective-III)

Pre-requisites: Power Electronics (EE 304), Modern Control Systems (EE 308)
Unit-1: Introduction to energy sources: Recentt trends in energy (6)
consumption, world energy scenario, energy sources and their
availability, conventional and renewable sources, need to develop new
energy technologies, qualitative study of different types of dispatchable
and non-dispatchable energy resources, different types of energy
storage suitable of wind and solar.
Unit-2: Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) system: Introduction to solar energy, solar
radiation and measurement, PVsolar cell, one diode and two diode (8)
modelling of PV cell, series and parallel connection of PV cell, P-V&I-
V characteristics, effect of change in insolation and temperature on PV
cell, partial shading, blocking and bypass diode, modules, MPPT
algorithms
Unit-3: Converter interface for solar PV system and battery storage: (10)
Introduction to buck, boost and fly back dc-dc converters, 1-phase and
3-phase inverters, control schemes: unipolar, bipolar, need for storage,
different types of battery suitable for SPV, characteristics and
parameters, charging schemes of battery, off-grid and grid connected
SPV system, PLL and synchronization, single and double stage control
for SPV system, power processing, grid connection issues.
Unit-4: Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS): Basic principle of wind (10)
energy conversion, Betz limit, aerodynamics principle, drag and lift
force, phasor representation, power-speed characteristics, components
of a wind energy conversion system (WECS), mechanical control,
MPPT algorithm, off grid and grid connected WECS:self-excited
induction generator, VSCsupported induction generators andgrid
connected DFIG.
Unit-5: Applications: PV Power plant, water pumping, hybrid PV-wind (6)
system
Text and Reference:
1. Chetan Singh Solanki. Solar Photovoltaics: fundamentals, Technologies, and
Applications. Prentice Hall of India
2. Remus Teodorescu, Marco Liserre, Pedro Rodriguez. Grid Converters for
Photovoltaic and Wind Power Systems. Wiley Publications
3. Mukund R. Patel. Wind and Solar Power Systems: Design, Analysis, and Operation.
CRC Taylor & Francis
4. D. Hart . Power Electronics. McGraw-Hill
5. S. N. Bhadra, D. Kastha& S. Banerjee. Wind Electrical Systems. Oxford university
press
6. Mukund R. Patel. Wind and Solar Power Systems: Design, Analysis, and Operation.
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7. Ion Boldea. Variable speed generators. CRC press

Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. analyze the various Non-Conventional sources of energy and storage
2. examine the characteristics of solar PV systems.
3. analyze converters for Solar PV system in off grid and grid connected modes.
4. select different converters for wind energy conversion systems.

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EE 466 Distribution System Planning and Automation L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Eighth Semester
3 0 0 3
(Professional Elective-III)

Pre-requisites: Nil
Unit-1: Distribution system planning and forecasting: Configuration of (4)
distribution system- Distribution system planning-issues and aspects,
Introduction to Distribution system forecasting techniques, Stochastic
and time series techniques for forecasting, intelligent techniques based
load forecasting techniques.
Unit-2: Distribution Sub-Stations and feeder: substation layout, Sub-stations
site selection procedure, Sub-station capacity expansion, Location of (6)
new sub-stations and their rating, Sub-station bus schemes,
Characteristics of primary and secondary systems, distribution sub-
station and feeder design. Distribution system grounding.
Unit-3: Load characteristics and Distribution transformers (DTRs): (6)
Definitions and importance of various terms that characterize loads,
types of tariffs. Basic design considerations, 3-ph and 1-ph DTRs-types
of connections and its relevance in operation, need for special types of
distribution transformers, Cast resin, CSP, Amorphous core DTRs,
Regulation and efficiency of transformers-use of predetermined curves.
Unit-4: Voltage drop and power loss calculation: VD and PL calculations for (6)
a service area with four and six feeders, VD and PL calculations for a
service area with n-feeders, Importance of power factor in distribution
systems, Capacitors and their role in improving power factor.
Unit-5: Distribution system protection: Objective of distribution system (4)
protection. Basic definitions – types of over current protection devices.
Coordination of Protective Devices, Lightning Protection
Unit-6: Distribution system automation (DSA): Need for Distribution (8)
automation, characteristics of distribution system, distribution
automation, feeder automation, Communication requirements for
DSA, Automatic Meter Reading, SCADA.
Text and Reference:
1. Turan Gonen. Electric Power Distribution Engineering. CRC Press, 2014
2. A.S. Pabla. Electric Power Distribution. TMH,2004
3. Glover Sarma and overbye. Power System Analysis and Design. Cengage Learning.
2018
4. M.K. Khedkar and G.M. Dhole. A Textbook of Electric Power Distribution
Automation. University Science Press, 2010
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. understand the characteristics and components of electric power distribution systems
2. analyze the appropriate substation location, feeder configuration and DTRs
3. design a distribution system
4. apply the components of protection and distribution automation systems.

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EE 467 Intelligent Algorithms for Power Systems L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Eighth Semester
3 0 0 3
(Professional Elective-III)

Pre-requisites: Nil
Unit-1: Introduction: Concept of artificial intelligence, classification and (2)
optimization techniques
Unit-2: Artificial Neural Networks: Fundamental concepts, basic models,
Learning rules, multilayer feed-forward networks, back-propagation (8)
training algorithm, radial basis function and recurrent networks,
supervised and unsupervised learning
Unit-3: Fuzzy Systems: Fuzzy sets, operation on fuzzy sets, Fuzzy relations, (6)
Fuzzy measures, Fuzzy logic.
Unit-4: Optimization algorithms: Search techniques, conventional and non- (12)
conventional optimization, genetic algorithm, swarm optimization.
Unit-5: Applications in Power System: Short term and long term load (12)
forecasting, economic load dispatch scheduling, hydro thermal
scheduling, optimal power flow, identification and classification of
faults.
Text and Reference:
1. Stamatios V. Kartalopoulos. Understanding Neural Networks and Fuzzy Logic. IEEE
Press
2. Simon Haykin. Neural Networks. Pearson Education Asia
3. L. Davis. Handbook of Genetic Algorithms. Van Nostrand Reinhold
4. M. M. Gupta. Intelligent Control System. IEEE Press
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. analyze and mathematically model Artificial Neural Networks.
2. analyze the concept of Fuzzy Systems.
3. analyze and mathematically model various optimization algorithms.
4. apply intelligent algorithms to solve practical power system problems.

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EE 468 Hydro-Electric Engineering L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Eighth Semester
3 0 0 3
(Professional Elective-III)

Pre-requisites: Nil
Unit-1: Hydrology: Introduction, Hydraulic Cycle, Hydrograph, Flow duration (2)
curve. Mass curve. Size of plant and choice of units.
Unit-2: Introduction to Hydro-Electric Power plant (HEPP). Application.
Advantages and disadvantages. Selection of sites. Essential features/ (6)
elements of HEPP. Dam- Types and their description. Selection of site for
a Dam. Construction. Spillways- types, Conduits, Surge tank and its types.
Electrical and mechanical components in HEPP. Average life of hydro-
plant components
Unit-3: Classification of hydroelectric power plants. High, medium, low head (6)
power plants. Base load plants. Peak load plants. Run of river
plants.Storage type of plants. Pumped storage plants: Pumping schedule,
operation and efficiency of pumped storage schemes. Mini and micro
hydro plants.Types of Underground Power Plants. Largest Underground.
Unit-4: Hydraulic turbine: Types and their characteristics. Design of main (8)
dimensions of turbines. Draft tubes - types, setting and preliminary
dimensions, Selection of turbines and pump capacities.
Unit-5: Cost evaluation of hydroelectric power plant. Co-ordination of different (8)
types of Power Plant in power system. Economic loading of hydro-power
plants. Hydro-thermal mix, Load dispatching. Power system security.
Load forecasting. Generation allocation control. Generation system
reliability.
Unit-6: Automatic and remote control of HEPP: Safety measures. Preventive (6)
maintenance. Calculation of available Hydro power. Cost of Hydro-Power.
Text and Reference:
1. G.D. Rai. An Introduction to Power Plant Technology. Khanna Publisher
2. G.R. Nagpal. Power Plant Engineering. Khanna Publisher
3. M.V. Deshpandey. Elements of Electrical Power Station Design. Weeler
4. Mahesh Verma. Power Plant Engineering. Metropolitan Book Company
5. Arora and Domkundwar. A Course in Power Plant Engineering. Dhanpat Rai
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. understand and explain the elements, advantages, classification, constructions of
hydroelectric power plant.
2. design the main dimensions of hydro turbine
3. evaluate the security, reliability, coordinated operation of Hydroelectric power plants
4. analyze hydrology, available hydropower
5. explain the automatic and remote control, safety and preventive measures.

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EE 469 Non-Conventional and Distributed Generation L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Eighth Semester
3 0 0 3
(Professional Elective-III)

Pre-requisites: Nil
Unit-1: Introduction to Distributed Energy Resources: Distributed generation , active (6)
distribution network, concept, technical features, operational and
management issues, economic viability and market participation social
implications.
Unit-2: Solar Thermal Power Generation: Introduction, concept and basic
characteristics, different concentrating type collectors, state-of-the-art (6)
technologies and applications.
Unit-3: Generators and Power Electronics for Wind Turbines: State-of-the-art (8)
technologies, generator concepts, power electronic concepts, applications-
economics of wind power.
Unit-4: Geothermal Electricity Generation: Features of geothermal power plant, dry (5)
steam power plant, flash steam power plant, binary cycle power plant and bi-
phase power plant, power potentials and flashing characteristics of geothermal
fluids
Unit-5: Combined heat and power systems: Concept, micro-CHP systems, (5)
microturbines, common features, construction and applications
Unit-6: Fuel Cells: Principles of operation of fuel cells-fundamentals ()
electrochemical processes, proton exchange membrane fuel cell,
phosphoric acid fuel cell, molten carbonate fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell
and applications.
Unit-7: Storage Devices: Super capacitor, superconducting magnetic storage (5)
energy system, battery storage, flywheel storage, compressed air storage
system, industrial and domestic applications of storage devices.
Unit-8: Interconnection of Distributed Energy Resources with the Grid: (5)
Interconnection technologies, standards and code for interconnection,
interconnection considerations and examples.
Text and Reference:
1. S. Chowdhury, S.P. Chowdhury and P. Crossley. Microgrids and Active Distribution
Networks. IET
2. Trevor M. Letcher. Future Energy: Improved, Sustaianable and Clean Options for
Our Planate. Elsevier Science
3. Felix A. Farret, M. Godoy Simões . Integration of Alternative Sources of Energy.
Wiley-Blackwell
4. Thomas Ackermann. Wind Power in Power Systems. 2nd Edition. Wiley
5. Gregory W. Massey, PE. Essentials of Distributed Generation Systems. Jones &
Bartlett Learning
6. Dr. N K Giri. Alternatie Energy-Sources, Applications and Technologies. Khanna
Publishers
7. M. H. Nehrir, C. Wang. Modeling and Control of Fuel Cells Distributed Generation
Application. Wiley-Blackwell
8. Sammes, Nige. Fuel Cell Technologies-State and Perspectives. Springer Publication

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Course Outcomes (Cos):

At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. model and simulate different distributed generation systems.
2. apply knowledge to solve operational problems in distributed generation.
3. analyze the performance of generators and choose the efficient generator for wind
application.
4. identify the appropriate standards and code for grid interconnection.

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EE 470 Navigation, Guidance and Control L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Eighth Semester
3 0 0 3
(Professional Elective-III)

Pre-requisites: Control Systems (EE 301)

Unit-1: Introduction: Introduction, Motivation and Overview, Overview of Steady (9)
State Approach and Matrix Theory, Review of Numerical Methods. (3)
Optimal Control: An Overview of Static Optimization, Review of Calculus
of Variations, Optimal Control Formulation Using Calculus of Variations,
Classical Numerical Methods to Solve Optimal Control Problems, Linear
Quadratic Regulator, Discrete-time Optimal Control (6)
Unit-2: Guidance System Design: Flight Dynamics, Linear Optimal Missile
Guidance using LQR, State Dependent Riccati Equation and θ – D Designs, (19)
Dynamic Programming, Approximate Dynamic Programming (ADP),
Adaptive Critic (AC) and Single Network Adaptive Critic (SNAC) Design.
(8)
Advanced Numerical Techniques for Optimal Control: Transcription
Method to Solve Optimal Control Problems, Model Predictive Static
Programming (MPSP) and Optimal Guidance of Aerospace Vehicles, MPSP
for Optimal Missile Guidance, Model Predictive Spread Control (MPSC)
and Generalized MPSP (G-MPSP) Designs.(11)
Unit-3: Integrated Estimation, Guidance and Control: Linear Quadratic Observer (12)
& An Overview of State Estimation, Review of Probability Theory and
Random Variables, Kalman Filter Design, Integrated Estimation, Guidance
& Control, Linear Quadratic Guassian Design, Neighboring Optimal Control
& Sufficiency Condition, Constrained Optimal Control, Optimal Control of
Distributed Parameter Systems.
Text and Reference:
1. D. S. Naidu. Optimal Control Systems. CRC Press
2. A.P. Sage and C. C. White. Optimum Systems Control. Prentice Hall
3. A.Sinha. Linear Systems: Optimal and Robust Control. CRC Press
4. A.E. Bryson and Y-C Ho. Applied Optimal Control. Taylor and Francis
5. D. E. Kirk. Optimal Control Theory. Prentice Hall
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. formulate optimal control using calculus of variation
2. apply advanced numerical techniques to solve optimal control problems.
3. design obsevers and Kalman filters.
4. formulate an estimation and guidance control system using optimal control and calculus
of variation.

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EE 471 Non-linear Systems Analysis and Control L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Eighth Semester
3 0 0 3
(Professional Elective-III)

Pre-requisites: Nil
Unit-1: Introduction to nonlinear systems: Properties of nonlinear systems, (4)
Characteristics of common nonlinearity, Concept of equilibrium/singular
points, Comparison between linear and nonlinear systems.
Unit-2: G One-dimensional system: Fixed points and stability (geometric
approach), Linear stability analysis, Existence and uniqueness of the (7)
solution, Bifurcations, Flow on a circle (oscillator)
Unit-3: Two-dimensional system: Linear systems and their classifications, Phase (6)
portraits, Vector field, Existence, uniqueness, and topological issues, Fixed
point and linearization, Limit cycles, Bifurcations, Introduction of isoclines
and delta method, Stability analysis by phase plane analysis
Unit-4: Describing function of common nonlinearities, Stability analysis using (3)
Describing function
Unit-5: Lyapunov stability: Stability in the sense of Lyapunov, Lyapunov theorems, (8)
LaSalle’s Principles, Lyapunov equation
Unit-6: Introduction to Nonlinear Controllers: Active nonlinear controller, (12)
Backstepping Controller. Feedback linearization, Variable structure control,
and Sliding mode control
Text and Reference:
1. Slotine and Li. Applied Non-Linear Control. Prentice-Hall
2. Hassan K Khalil. Nonlinear Systems. Prentice Hall
3. Steven H. Strogatz. Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos. CRC Press
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. analyze a system to find its special behaviors and compare them to that of a linear system.
2. analyze the stability and bifurcation of a first or 2nd order nonlinear system; validate the
findings by simulation.
3. apply describing function and phase-plane analysis to find stability and analyze the
outcomes.
4. apply the concepts of Lyapunov to analyze the stability of the equilibrium point of linear
and nonlinear systems.
5. design various controller of a system and evaluate their comparative performances both
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EE 472 Computer Relaying and Phasor

L T P C
Measurement Unit
B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Eighth Semester
3 0 0 3
(Professional Elective-III)

Pre-requisites: Power System-I (EE 1205), Switchgear & Industrial

Protection (EE 1307), Signals and Systems (EE 1206)
Unit-1: Digital/ Numerical Relay: (4)
Introduction to Numerical relay, Comparison between
electromechanical relays and numerical relay, Computer relay
architecture and subsystems, Advantages and disadvantages of
Numerical relay and Adaptive relaying.
Unit-2: Relaying Algorithms:
Mathematical background to protection algorithm, Finite difference (6)
technique, Numerical differentiation, Least Squares Method, Fourier
analysis: Fourier analysis of analog signals, Fourier analysis of
discrete signals and Walsh function analysis.
Unit-3: Hardware Considerations (12)
IC Elements and circuits for interfaces: Zero crossing detector, Phase
shifter, Current to voltage converter, Surge protection circuits and
Precision rectifier (4)
Data Acquisition System: Signal conditioning, Aliasing, Sampling,
Analog Interfacing. (2)
Analog Interfacing: Sample and Hold circuit, Analog Multiplexers,
Analog to Digital Converters, Digital to Analog Converters. (4)
Memory and Filters: Data and Program memory, Digital Filters, Finite
Impulse Response and Infinite Impulse Response (2)
Unit-4: Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU) (18)
Introduction, Phasor representation of sinusoids, Phasor Estimation of
Nominal Frequency Signals, Formulas for updating phasors, Non
recursive updates-Recursive updates and Frequency Estimation. (6)
A Generic PMU, The Global Positioning System, Hierarchy for Phasor
Measurement Systems, Communication Options for PMUs, Synchro
phasor Measurement, Synchro phasor Communication, Phasor Data
Concentrator (PDC) Files (6)
Phasor Measurement Applications-State Estimation-History-
Operator’s load flow- Weighted least square - Linear weighted least
squares; Nonlinear weighted least squares- Static state estimation-
State estimation with Phasor measurements- linear state estimation.
(6)
Text and Reference:
1. Badriraam and Vishwakarma. Power System Protection and Switchgear. 2nd
edition, TMH, 2011
2. Arun G. Phadke, James S. Thorp. Computer Relaying for Power Systems. A
John Wiley and Sons Ltd., Research Studies Press Limited, 2009

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3. A.G. Phadke, J.S. Thorp. Synchronized Phasor Measurements and Their

Applications. Springer, 2008
4. A.T. Johns and S. K. Salman. Digital Protection for Power Systems. Peter
Peregrinus Ltd, 1997.
5. Paithankar Y G and S R Bhide. Fundamentals of Power System Protection.
Prentice Hall of India, 2011.
6. Bahvesh Bhaljia, R P Maheswari, and Nilesh G Chothani. Protection and
Switchgear. edition, Oxford University Press, 2011
7. T S Madhava Rao. Static Relays with Microprocessor Application. 2nd
edition, TMH, 2009
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. understand the operation of computer relay
2. measure the basics of phasor measurement unit
3. apply the different applications of PMUs in power systems

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EE 473 Smart Grid Technologies L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Eighth Semester
3 0 0 3
(Professional Elective-III)

Pre-requisites: Nil
Unit-1: Smart Grid: Definition, Various components, Smart Grid architecture, (4)
Application and standards.
Unit-2: Renewable Generation: Renewable Resources: Wind and Solar, Micro- (6)
grid Architecture, Distributed Storage and Reserves, Dealing with short
term variations.
Unit-3: Smart Grid Communications: Data communication, Network (6)
Architectures, IP-based Systems Power Line Communications,
Advanced Metering Infrastructure, communication protocols.
Unit-4: Wide Area Measurement: Sensor Networks, Phasor Measurement (5)
Units, Communications Infrastructure, Fault Detection and Self-Healing
Systems, Applications and Challenges.
Unit-5: Demand Side Management: Definition, Applications, Load (10)
characteristics, load curve and load duration curve, Energy Consumption
Scheduling, Controllable Load Models, Dynamics, and Challenges,
Plug-in-hybrid Vehicles and smart appliances
Unit-6: Security and Privacy: Possible threats and cyber security challenges in (4)
smart grid, Information security.
Text and Reference:
1. A. J. Wood, B. F. Wollenberg. Power Generation Operation and Control. John Wiley
& Sons, 2013
2. J. Ekanayake, N. Jenkins, K. Liyanage K, J. Wu, A. Yokoyama. Smart Grid:
Technology and applications. John Wiley & Sons, 2012
3. James Momoh. Smart Grid: Fundamentals of design and analysis. John Wiley &
Sons, 2012
4. G. M. Masters. Renewable and Efficient Electric Power Systems. John Wiley & Sons,
2004
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. explain the operation and intermittent nature of renewable energy sources.
2. analyze smart grid structure including, technologies, components, standards used and
applications.
3. apply knowledge to develop demand side management strategy
4. inspect the cyber security issues of smart grid and protection aspects of micro grid.

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EE 474 Advanced Instrumentation L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Eighth Semester
3 0 0 3
(Professional Elective-III)

Pre-requisites: Nil
Unit-1: Review of instrumentation, OP-AMP, signal conditioning, Data acquisition, (4)
ADC/DAC, sensors and transducers
Unit-2: Industrial remote control – IR, RF and other technologies, advantages, and (4)
vulnerability
Unit-3: Non- Destructive Testing tools: Die penitrant testing, Eddy current testing, (6)
Ultrasonic testing, Radiographic testing tools and others
Unit-4: Smart sensors- smart gas sensor, smart door/window sensor, smart leakage (4)
detector, smart motion sensor
Unit-5: IoT based instrumentation- Home, Office and Industry, Virtual (6)
instrumentation (
Unit-6: Instrumentation in road, water and air transportation (5)
Unit-7: Instrumentation in earthquake seismology (2)
Unit-8: Instrumentation in space exploration (2)
Unit-9: Instrumentation in robotics and automation (4)
Unit-10: Recent topics in instrumentation (3)
Text and Reference:
1. Patrick H. Garrett. Advanced Instrumentation and Computer I/O Design. Wiley
2. Impe, Vanrolleghem, and Iserentant. Advanced Instrumentation, Data Interpretation,
and Control of Biotechnological Processes. Springer
3. Sumathi and Surekha. LabVIEW based Advanced Instrumentation Systems. Springer
4. A.E. Fribance. Industrial Instrumentation Fundamentals. McGraw-Hill Inc.
5. D.V.S. Murthy. Transducers and Instrumentation. PHI
6. W. C. Dunn. Fundamentals of Industrial Instrumentation and Process Control.
McGraw-Hill
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. analyse measurement technique, signal conditioning and instrumentation system in
different industries
2. design and selection of different types of sensors and transducers in instrumentation
system
3. apply advanced instrumentation in seismology, space exploration, robotics and
automation

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EE 475 Special Electrical Machines and Drives L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Eighth Semester
3 0 0 3
(Professional Elective-III)

Pre-requisites: Electrical Machines-I (EE 206), Electrical Machines-II (EE

303), Industrial Drives (EE 307)
Unit-1: Permanent Magnet Motors: Classification of permanent magnet motors;
Principles of permanent magnet material and its various types and
characteristics; Permanent Magnet DC (PMDC) Motor: Construction,
Working principle, performance characteristics, various types and
applications; Brushless DC (BLDC) Motors and Permanent Magnet
Synchronous Motors (PMSM): Classification based on rotor construction:
Surface-mounted PM (SPM) rotor (Projecting magnet & Inset magnet types)
and Interior PM (IPM) rotor
Unit-2: Brushless DC (BLDC) Motors: Basic BLDC motor working principle
(without current control): Three-phase unipolar and bipolar driven BLDC
motor, Rotor position encoder arrangement, Switching sequences for CW
and CCW directions, Torque expression and analysis of torque production;
Detection of rotor position using Hall elements; Trapezoidal excited BLDC (24)
(Trapezoidal PMAC) motor drive with current control:Features of stator and
rotor construction, Injection of quasi-square phase current waveform using
current regulated voltage source inverter, Torque expression and analysis of
torque production; Dynamic modeling of BLDC motor; Closed loop speed
control; Important features and applications
Unit-3: Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSM) or Sinusoidal PMAC
motors: Steady state analysis, 1-phase equivalent circuit model and phasor-
diagram, Mechanical power and torque developed, Analysis with phasor
diagram for maximum torque per ampere under both motoring and braking
operation, flux weakening mode of operation, Dynamic model of PMSM,
Vector control of PMSM drive, Features and applications
Unit-4: Permanent Magnet Axial Flow (PMAF) Machines: Comparison of
Permanent Magnet Redial Flux (PMRF) and Axial Flux (PMAF) machines,
Types and constructions, Armature windings, Torque and EMF equations,
Phasor diagram of PMAF motor, Output equation, Control of Trapezoidal
and Sinusoidal PMAF motors, Applications
Unit-5: Module 2 (8 hours): Switched Reluctance Motors (SRM): Constructional (8)
features; Operating principle, Control requirement: Basics of SRM analysis,
Constraints on pole arc and tooth arc, Torque equation and characteristics,
Power Converter circuits, Control of SRM, Methods of Rotor position
sensing, Current injection principle; Current regulators: Hysteresis type and
Voltage PWM type (duty-cycle control), Torque-speed characteristic and
different modes of operations, Closed-loop speed control of SRM drive,
Features and applications.

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Unit-6: Linear Electric Machines (LEM): Introduction, Linear Induction Motors (8)
(LIM): Types and constructions, Thrust equation, Equivalent circuit,
characteristics, Design aspects and control; Linear Synchronous Motors
(LSM): Types and constructions, Thrust equation, Control scheme,
Advantages and applications; DC Linear Motors (DCLM): Types and
constructions, Thrust equation, Advantages and applications; Linear
Reluctance Motors (LRM): Types and constructions, Working principle,
Features and applications; Linear Levitation Machines (LLM): Principle of
Levitation, Attraction and Repulsion types LLM, Levitation goodness factor
and stiffness
Text and Reference:
1. T. Kenjo and S. Nagamori. Permanent Magnet and Brushless DC Motors. Clarendon
Press, London
2. R. Krishnan. Switched Reluctance Motor Drives – Modeling, Simulation, Analysis,
Design and Application. CRC Press, New York
3. E. G. Janardanan. Special Electrical Machines. PHI
4. G. K. Dubey. Fundamentals of Electrical Drives. Narosa Publishing House
5. B. K. Bose. Modern Power Electronics and AC Drives. Pearson Education
6. T.J.E. Miller. Brushless Permanent Magnet and Reluctance Motor Drives.
Clarendon Press, Oxford
7. A.E. Fitzgerald, Charles Kingsley, Stephen D. Umans. Electric Machinery. McGraw-
Hill
8. Nasar.S.A, Boldeal. Linear Motion Electric machine. John Wiley
9. Ion Boldea. Linear electric machines, drives, and MAGLEVs handbook. CRC Press,
Taylor & Francis group
10. K. Venkataratnam. Special Electrical Machines. Universties Press
11. P.S. Bhimbra. Generalized Theory of Electrical Machines. Khanna Publishers
12. R. Krishnan. Electric Motor Drives - Modeling, Analysis and Control. PHI
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. examine the construction and working principles of different types of PM machines.
2. Illustrate the constructional and principle of operation of variable reluctance and linear
electric machines.
3. analyze the performance of different types of PM, variable reluctance and linear electric
machines.
4. analyze the control aspects of PM and variable reluctance machines using suitable power
converters
5. choose different types of special electrical machines for suitable field of applications.

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EE 476 Intelligent Control L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Eighth Semester
3 0 0 3
(Professional Elective-III)

Pre-requisites: Modern Control Systems (EE 308)

Unit-1: Introduction: Introduction to intelligent control, comparison study between
conventional and intelligent control, intelligent supervisory control, (3)
intelligent adaptive control.
Unit-2: Neural network based control: Introduction to Neural Network, theory of (15)
neural network for classification and function approximation, supervised and
unsupervised learning rules, RBF neural network, Support vector machines,
intelligent control using Neural Network, Approximation capabilities by
feed-forward and recurrent neural network, Neuro-control based on back
propagation algorithm, system identification with neural network.
Unit-3: Fuzzy logic control: Introduction to fuzzy set theory and logic, application (10)
of fuzzy logic in control system, fuzzy quantization of knowledge, fuzzy
controller design, Fuzzy T-S modelling for dynamic system and stability
using Lyapunov theory.
Unit-4: Genetic algorithm and control: Basic theory and operations of Genetic (6)
algorithm, GA based control system, optimization problem using GA related
to control and other engineering problems. (6)
Unit-5: Bio-inspired evolutionary algorithms: Bio-inspired evolutionary (6)
algorithms – like Particle swamp optimization (PSO), simulated annealing,
Fire-fly optimization, bacterial foraging etc – only the concepts and case
studies related control problems. (6)
Text and Reference:
1. S. Haykin . Intelligent Control System. IEEE Press
2. Goldberg. Gentic Algorithm. Pearson Education
3. J. Yen and R. Langari. Fuzzy logic (intelligence control and information). Pearson
Education
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. design feedback controllers for complex dynamic systems using ANN.
2. design fuzzy logic-based controller for dynamic systems.
3. construct TS fuzzy models for complex dynamic systems.
4. formulate hybrid controllers by combining the concepts of Genetic Algorithm and Bio-
Inspired algorithms with ANN and Fuzzy logic.

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EE 477 Energy Auditing, Conservation and

L T P C
Management
B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Eighth Semester
3 0 0 3
(Professional Elective-III)

Pre-requisites: Nil
Unit-1: Basic Principles of Energy Audit: Energy audit- definitions, concept
, types of audit, energy index, cost index, pie charts, Sankey diagrams, (9)
load profiles, Energy conservation schemes- Energy audit of industries-
energy saving potential, energy audit of process industry, thermal power
station, building energy audit.
Unit-2: Energy Management: Principles of energy management, organizing (7)
energy management program, initiating, planning, controlling,
promoting, monitoring, reporting- Energy manger, Qualities and
functions, language, Questionnaire – check list for top management.

Unit-3: Energy Efficient Motors: Energy efficient motors, factors affecting (8)
efficiency, loss distribution, constructional details, characteristics –
variable speed, variable duty cycle systems, RMS hp- voltage variation-
voltage unbalance- over motoring- motor energy audit.
Unit-4: Power Factor Improvement, Lighting and Energy Instruments: (8)
Power factor – methods of improvement, location of capacitors, pf with
nonlinear loads, effect of harmonics on power factor, power factor
motor controllers – Good lighting system design and practice, lighting
control, lighting energy audit – Energy Instruments- wattmeter, data
loggers, thermocouples, pyrometers, lux meters, tongue testers
,application of PLC’s.
Unit-5: Economic Aspects and Analysis: Economics Analysis-Depreciation (8)
Methods, time value of money, rate of return , present worth method ,
replacement analysis, life cycle costing analysis- Energy efficient
motors- calculation of simple payback method, net present worth
method- Power factor correction, lighting – Applications of life cycle
costing analysis, return on investment .
Text and Reference:
1. W.R. Murphy & G. Mckay Butter worth. Energy management. Heinemann
2. Paul o’ Callaghan. Energy management. McGraw Hill
3. John. C. Andreas. Energy efficient electric motors. Marcel Dekker Inc Ltd
4. W. C. Turner. Energy management hand book. John wiley and sons
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. perform energy audit of different industrial consumers
2. predict management of different energy systems
3. establish methods of improving efficiency of electric motors
4. analyse the effect of power factor and to design a good illumination system
5. determine pay back periods for energy saving equipment

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EE 491 Electric Vehicle L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Eighth Semester
3 0 0 3
(Open Elective-III)

Pre-requisites: Nil
Unit-1: Fundamentals of Electric Vehicles (EV): Introduction to Electric Vehicle
technology – Types –Fundamental issues related to electric vehicles (EVs) (8)
and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) – Interdisciplinary Nature of EVs – State
of the Art of EVs – Advantages and Disadvantages – Challenges and Key
Technologies of EVs – Challenges for EV Industry in India
Unit-2: Electric Vehicle Batteries: Electric vehicle battery efficiency – type – (7)
capacity –charging/discharging –technical characteristics – performance –
testing, EV battery for stationary applications (B2U).
Unit-3: Charging Techniques: Architecture/Components of EV charging station – (8)
EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) – Type of EV Chargers –
Charging Methods – Automotive networking and communication, EV and EV
charging standards.
Unit-4: Energy Management: Introduction to energy management strategies used in (5)
electric vehicle - classification of different energy management strategies -
comparison of different energy management strategies - implementation
issues of energy strategies.
Unit-5: Grid Applications: Concept of Vehicle to Grid (V2G/G2V)–Ancillary (8)
Services – peak saving – load-generation balance – Demand Response –
Energy time shift – Energy Management strategies and its general architecture
– integration of EVs in smart grid, social dimensions of EVs.
Text and Reference:
1. James Larminie, John Lowry. Electric Vehicle Technology Explained. Wiley-
Blackwell, 2nd Edition, 2012.
2. Sheldon S. Williamson. Energy Management Strategies for Electric and Plug-in
Hybrid Electric Vehicles. Springer, 1st Edition, 2016
3. Ali Emadi, Mehrdad Ehsani, John M. Miller. Vehicular Electric Power Systems: Land,
Sea, Air, and Space Vehicles. CRC Press, 2003.
4. Iqbal Hussain. Electric & Hybrid Vehicles Design Fundamentals. 2nd Edition, CRC
Press, 2011.
5. Sandeep Dhameja. Electric Vehicle Battery Systems. Elsevier, 1st Edition, 2012.
6. Ali Emadi. Advanced Electric Drive Vehicles. CRC Press, 1st Edition, 2017.
7. Chris Mi, M. Abul Masrur, D. Wenzhong Gao, A Dearborn. Hybrid electric Vehicles
Principles and applications with practical perspectives. John Wiley & Sons Ltd., 2nd
Edition, 2017.
8. T. Muneer and I. Illescas García. The automobile, In Electric Vehicles: Prospects and
Challenges. Elsevier, 1st Edition, 2017.

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9. S. Rajakaruna, F. Shahnia, and A. Ghosh. Plug In Electric Vehicles in Smart Grids.

Springer Singapore, 1st Edition, 2015.
10. J. Lu, and J. Hossain. Vehicle-to-Grid: Linking electric vehicles to the smart grid. IET,
1st Edition, 2015
11. N. B. Arias, S. Hashemi, P. B. Andersen, C. Træholt, and R. Romero. Distribution
System Services Provided by Electric Vehicles: Recent Status, Challenges, and Future
Prospects. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 2019.
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. understand the Electric Vehicle concepts and its importance in Indian energy scenario.
2. assess the role of EV in modern distribution system and smart grids
3. realize the technology, design methodologies and control strategy of electric vehicles
4. apply energy management techniques for electric vehicles
5. analyze the operation and importance of EVs in Grid Applications.

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EE 492 Soft Computing Techniques and Applications L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Eighth Semester
3 0 0 3
(Open Elective-III)

Pre-requisites: Introduction to Computing

Unit-1: Introduction to soft computing, intelligent decision system, overview of
soft computing techniques. (12)
Introduction to genetic algorithm, genetic operators and parameters, genetic
algorithms in problem solving, theoretical foundations of genetic
algorithms, evolutionary programming, particle swarm optimization,
differential evolution; implementation issues and applications.
Unit-2: Neural Networks: Neural model and network architectures, perceptron (10)
learning, supervised hebbian learning, backpropagation, associative
learning, competitive networks, hopfield network, computing with neural
nets and applications of neural network. case-based reasoning (CBR),
applications of CBR.
Unit-3: Fuzzy Sets: Introduction to fuzzy sets, operations on fuzzy sets, fuzzy (8)
relations, fuzzy measures, applications of fuzzy set theory to different
branches of science and engineering.
Unit-4: MATLAB tutorial (10)
Application of soft computing to control systems
Application of soft computing to decision-support systems
Application of soft computing to image processing and data compression
Application of soft computing to handwriting recognition
Application of soft computing to automotive systems and manufacturing
Application of soft computing to architecture
Application of soft computing to power systems
Fuzzy logic control
Neuro-fuzzy systems.
Text and Reference:
1. D. E. Goldberg. Genetic Algorithms in Search, Optimization, and Machine Learning.
Addison-Wesley
2. Z. Michalewicz. Genetic Algorithms+ Data Structures + Evolution Programs.
Springer-Verlag
3. N. K. Sinha & M. M. Gupta (Eds) Soft Computing & Intelligent Systems: Theory &
Applications Academic Press
4. M.T. Hagan, H. B. Demuth, and M. Beale. Neural Network Design. Thompson Learning
5. S. Haykin. Neural Networks- A Comprehensive Foundation. PHI
6. C. Lau. Neural Networks. IEEE Press
7. Satish Kumar, Neural Networks- A Classroom Approach. TMH
8. G. J. Klir, and B. Yuan Fuzzy. Sets and Fuzzy Logic: Theory and Applications.
9. H. J. Zimmerman. Fuzzy Set Theory and Its Applications Kluwer. Academic Press
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. Apply soft computing techniques in teal life problem.
2. Apply artificial neural network for modeling and simulation.

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3. Implement fuzzy sets for decision making process.

4. Program in Matlab codes.

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Electrical Safety L T P C
EE 493
B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Eighth Semester
3 0 0 3
(Open Elective-III)

Pre-requisites: Nil
Unit-1: Hazards of Electricity and Electrical Safety Equipments: Hazard
Analysis - Shock, Arc, Blast and its Effects - Safety Equipment - Flash and (7)
Thermal Protection, Head and Eye Protection - Rubber Insulating
Equipment, Hot Sticks, Insulated Tools, Barriers and Signs, Safety Tags,
Locking Devices - Voltage Measuring Instruments and their selection -
Proximity and Contact Testers - Safety Grounding Equipments, Safety
Electrical One-Line Diagram - Electrician’s Safety Kit.
Unit-2: Grounding and Bonding of Electrical Systems and Equipments: General (7)
Requirements for Grounding and Bonding - Definitions - Grounding of
Electrical Equipment - Bonding of Electrically Conducting Materials and
other Equipment - Connection of Grounding and Bonding Equipment -
System Grounding - Purpose of System Grounding- Grounding Electrode
System - Grounding Conductor Connection to Electrodes - Use of Grounded
Circuit Conductor for Grounding Equipment - Grounding of Low Voltage
and High Voltage Systems
Unit-3: Safety Procedures and Methods: The Six Step Safety Methods - Job (8)
Briefings, Hot-Work Decision Tree, Safe Switching of Power System -
Lockout - Tag out - Procedures and Methods - Flash Hazard Calculation and
Approach Distances - Calculating the Required Level of Arc Protection -
Safety Equipment and Procedures for low, medium and high voltage
systems - Electrical Safety around Electronic Circuits, Safety Hazards of
Stationary Batteries and Safety Procedures- Electrical Hazards in the Home.

Unit-4: Maintenance of Electrical Equipment: Safety Related Case for Electrical (9)
Maintenance - Hazards Associated with Electrical Maintenance - Reliability
Centered Maintenance (RCM) - Eight Step Maintenance Programme -
Frequency of Maintenance - Maintenance Requirement for Specific
Equipment and Locations - Regulatory Bodies - National Electrical Safety
Code - Standard for Electrical Safety in Workplace - Occupational Safety
and Health Administration Standards.Neuro-fuzzy systems.
Unit-5: Accident Prevention, Safety Management and Organizational (9)
Structure: Accident Prevention - First Aid - Rescue Techniques - Accident
Investigation. Electrical Safety Program Structure - Development -
Company Safety Team- Safety Policy - Problems and Solutions -
Programme Implementation - Company Safety Procedures - Employee
Electrical Safety Teams - Safety Meetings - Safety Audit - Procedure - Audit
Team - Audit Tools - One Minute Safety Audit
Text and Reference:
1. Dennis Neitzel, Al Winfield. Electrical Safety Handbook. McGraw Hill
2. John Cadick. Electrical Safety Handbook. McGraw Hill

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3. Maxwell Adams. J. Electrical safety- A guide to the causes and prevention of electric
hazards. Institution of Electric Engineers
4. Ray A. Jones, Jane G. Jones. Electrical safety in the workplace. Jones & Bartlett
Learning
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. analyze the hazards of electricity and select the electrical safety equipments accordingly.
2. analyze and apply various grounding and bonding techniques.
3. determine the safety procedures and select appropriate safety equipment for low,
medium and high voltage systems.
4. devise the maintenance of electrical equipments by understanding various standards and
procedures to participate in a safety team.

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EE 494 Control Systems Components L T P C

B. Tech (Electrical Engg.) Eighth Semester
3 0 0 3
(Open Elective-III)

Pre-requisites: Nil
Unit-1: Industrial Control Devices: Switches, Relays and Contactors, Power (15)
Controlled Semiconductor, Gears (7)
Sensors: Position sensors, angular velocity sensors, proximity sensors, load
sensors, pressure sensor temperature sensors, flow sensors, level sensors,
Tachometers (8)
Unit-2: Synchro, Potentiometers, Op-Amp, DC & AC Servomotors, Stepper Motor (15)
(7)
4Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Mechanical& Electrical systems, Hydraulic and
pneumatic Valves and their characteristics, Hydraulic and Pneumatic
Actuators & their characteristics and Comparison (8)
Unit-3: Implementation of PID Controller, Microprocessor based control, PC Based (10)
Control, Dedicated customized controllers, PLC, DCS, SCADA.
Text and Reference:
1. Christopher T. Kilian. Modern Control Technology: Components and Systems.
Thomson Delmar
2. M. D. Desai. Control System Components. PHI
Course Outcomes (Cos):
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. analyse principles of converters, control valves, etc pressure and flow sensors.
2. compare the different types of motors, switches, actuators and configure the transmitters.
3. demonstrate the design of different types of controllers

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