Syllabus for Electrical Engineering (AE)

1. BASIC ELECTRONICS o Introduction to semiconductor devices, Rectifiers & Filters, Feedback Amplifiers, Oscillators , Pulse & Switching Circuits 2. ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT o Network Theorem, Basic Concepts of A.C. Circuit, Single Phase A.C. Circuit, Three Phase A.C. Circuit. 1. SUGGESTED REFERENCES 2. Introductory circuit analysis by Boylested R.L. 3. Basic Electrical Engineering by V.N.Mittal. 4. Circuits and Networks by Sudhakar. 5. Electrical Technology Vol-I by B.L.Theraja. 3. ELECTRICAL MEASUREMENT AND MEASURING INSTRUMENTS o Basic Concepts of Electrical Measuring Instruments, Current Measurement and Voltage Measurement, Power Measurement and Energy Measurements, Measurement of other Electrical Quantities, A.C. Bridges, Dielectric Measurement 4. ELECTRICAL MACHINES - I o Single Phase Transformer, Three Phase Transformers, Basic Concepts of D.C. Machines, D.C. Generators, D.C. Motors o Introduction of A.C. Machines, Basic features of A.C. Machines, Alternators, A.C. Motors, FHP Motor 5. GENERATION TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION o Generation o Electrical Power, Variable Load on Power Plants, Economics of Power Generation, Tariff, HVAC and HVDC Transmission System, Distribution System, Conductor Selection for a Distribution System, Cables.
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6. DIGITAL ELECTRONICS o ntroduction to Digital Techniques, Logic Gates, Encoders / Multiplexers, Decoders / Demultiplexers, Memories, Arithmetic Logic UnitI
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7. INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL o Measuring System, Transducers, Signal conditioner, Indicators And Recorders, Measurement of Physical Quantities, Telemetry, Process Control.
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8. ESTIMATION AND COSTING o Elements of estimating and costing, Domestic and industrial wiring, Domestic and industrial service connection, Overhead and underground distribution system, Estimating and costing of electrical product, Repairs/maintenance of electrical equipment 9. POWER ELECTRONICS o Power Rectification, Controlled Rectification, Inverters, Converters, Regulated Power Supply, Speed Control of Motors. 10. POWER SYSTEM OPERATION & CONTROL o Introduction to power system, Representation of power system, Symmetrical Components, Economic Operation of Power System, Power Facture Improvement. 11. ELECTRIC TRACTION o Systems of Track Electrification, Traction Mechanics, Operation and Control of Electric Traction System, Electric locomotive maintenance 12. SWITCHGEAR AND PROTECTION o Principles of Protection , Over Voltage Protection, Protective Relays, Instrument Transformers, Protection Schemes 13. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE & TESTING o Installation, Commissioning, Earthing, Insulation testing & maintenance, Preventive maintenance & Environmental pollution prevention, Electrical Accident & Safety measures, Testing & Maintenance of relays & Circuit breakers