Syllabus of Diploma (RGPV) Semester-V, Electrical Engineering
Table of Contents
ToggleMICROCONTROLLER APPLICATIONS, PAPER CODE : 7443, SUBJECT CODE : 501
Unit – I : Introduction to Microcontrollers
- Evolution of Microcontrollers
- Block diagram of Microcomputer, elements of Microcomputer, types of buses
- Von Neuman and Harward Architecture
- Compare Microprocessor and Microcontrollers
- Need of Microcontroller
- Family of Microcontrollers and their specifications
- Versions of Microcontroller 8951, 89C1051, 89C2051, 89C4051 with their specifications and comparison
Unit – II : Architecture of Microcontroller 8051
- Block diagram of 8051, function of each block
- Pin diagram, function of each pin
- Concept of Internal memory and External memory (RAM and ROM)
- Internal RAM structure
- Reset and clock circuit
- Various registers and SFRs of 8051
Unit– III : 8051 Instruction Set and Programs
- Overview of 8051 instruction set
- Various addressing modes
- Classification of instructions
- Data transfer instructions
- Arithmetic instructions
- Logical instructions
- Branching instructions
- Bit manipulation instructions
- Stack, subroutine and interrupt related instructions
- Programs based on above instructions
Unit– IV : Assembly Language Programming
- Software development steps
- Software development tools like Editor, Assembler, Linker, Loader and Hex converters.
- Role of various files created at various levels in running a Assembly program using simulators like RIDE or KEIL.
- Various directives of Assembly language programming
- Programs using directives.
Unit– V : 8051 Internal Peripherals and Related Programs
- I/O ports- List, diagram, read write operation, instructions and related SFRs
- Timers/counters – list, related SFRs, programming modes, operations with diagram.
- Serial communication- Basics of serial communication, baud rate, related SFRs, programming modes, operations with diagram.
- Interrupts- related SFRs, types, operations with diagram.
- Power saving operation- modes, related SFR.
ENERGY CONSERVATION AND AUDIT, PAPER CODE : 7444, SUBJECT CODE : 502
Unit – I : Energy Conservation Basics
- Energy Scenario: Primary and Secondary Energy, Energy demand and supply,
- National scenario.
- Energy conservation and Energy audit; concepts and difference
- Indian Electricity Act 2001; relevant clauses of energy conservation
- BEE and its Roles
- MEDA and its Roles
- Star Labelling: Need and its benefits.
Unit – II : Energy Conservation in Electrical Machines
- Need for energy conservation in induction motor and transformer.
- Energy conservation techniques in induction motor by:
- Improving Power quality.
- Motor survey
- Matching motor with loading.
- Minimizing the idle and redundant running of motor.
- Operating in star mode.
- Rewinding of motor.
- Replacement by energy efficient motor
- Periodic maintenance
- Energy conservation techniques in Transformer.
- Loading sharing
- Parallel operation
- Isolating techniques.
- Replacement by energy efficient transformers. Periodic maintenance.
- Energy Conservation Equipment: Soft starters, Automatic star delta convertor, Variable Frequency Drives, Automatic p. f. controller (APFC), Intelligent p. f. controller (IPFC)
- Energy efficient motor; significant features, advantages, applications and limitations.
- Energy efficient transformers, amorphous transformers; epoxy Resin cast transformer / Dry type of transformer.
Unit– III Energy conservation in Electrical Installation systems
- Aggregated Technical and commercial losses (ATC); Power system at state, regional, national and global level.
- Technical losses; causes and measures to reduce by.
- a) Controlling I2R losses.
- b) Optimizing distribution voltage
- c) Balancing phase currents
- d) Compensating reactive power flow
- Commercial losses: pilferage, causes and remedies
- Energy conservation equipment: Maximum Demand Controller , kVAR Controller, Automatic Power Factor controller(APFC)
- Energy Conservation in Lighting System
- a) Replacing Lamp sources.
- b) Using energy efficient luminaries.
- c) Using light controlled gears.
- d) Installation of separate transformer / servo stabilizer for lighting.
- e) Periodic survey and adequate maintenance programs.
- Energy Conservation techniques in fans, Electronic regulators.
Unit– IV Energy conservation through Cogeneration and Tariff
- Co-generation and Tariff; concept, significance for energy conservation
- Co-generation, Types of cogeneration on basis of sequence of energy use (Topping cycle, Bottoming cycle)
- Types of cogeneration basis of technology (Steam turbine cogeneration, Gas turbine cogeneration, Reciprocating engine cogeneration).
- Factors governing the selection of cogeneration system. Advantages of cogeneration.
- Tariff: Types of tariff structure: Special tariffs; Time-off-day tariff, Peak-off-day tariff, Power factor tariff, Maximum Demand tariff, Load factor tariff.
- Application of tariff system to reduce energy bill.
Unit– V Energy Audit of Electrical System
- Energy audit (definition as per Energy Conservation Act)
- Energy audit instruments and their use.
- Questionnaire for energy audit projects.
- Energy flow diagram (Sankey diagram)
- Simple payback period, Energy Audit procedure (walk through audit and detailed audit).
- Energy Audit report format.
ELECTRIC VEHICLES, PAPER CODE : 7445, SUBJECT CODE : 511
Unit – I Introduction to Hybrid Electric Vehicles
- Evolution of Electric vehicles
- Advanced Electric drive vehicle technology Vehicles-Electric vehicles (EV), Hybrid Electric drive (HEV), Plug in Electric vehicle (PIEV),
- Components used Hybrid Electric Vehicle
- Economic and environmental impacts of Electric hybrid vehicle
- Parameters affecting Environmental and economic analysis
- Comparative study of vehicles for economic, environmental aspects
Unit – II Dynamics of hybrid and Electric vehicles
- General description of vehicle movement
- Factors affecting vehicle motion- Vehicle resistance, tyre ground adhesion, rolling resistance, aerodynamic drag, equation of grading resistance, dynamic equation
- Drive train configuration, Automobile power train, classification of vehicle power plant
- Performance characteristics of IC engine, electric motor, need of gear box
- Classification of motors used in Electric vehicles
- Basic architecture of hybrid drive trains, types of HEVs
- Energy saving potential of hybrid drive trains
- HEV Configurations-Series, parallel, Series-parallel, complex.
Unit– III DC-DC Converters for EV and HEV Applications
- EV and HEV configuration based on power converters
- Classification of converters –unidirectional and bidirectional
- Principle of step down operation
- Boost and Buck- Boost converters
- Principle of Step-Up operation
- Two quadrant converters; multi quadrant converters
Unit– IV DC-AC Inverter & Motors for EV and HEVs
- DC-AC Converters
- Principle of operation of half bridge DC-AC inverter (R load, R-L load)
- Single phase Bridge DC-AC inverter with R load, R-L load
- Electric Machines used in EVs and HEVs, principle of operation, working & control
- Permanent magnet motors, their drives, switched reluctance motor
- Characteristics and applications of above motors
Unit– V Batteries
- Overview of batteries
- Battery Parameters, types of batteries
- Battery Charging, alternative novel energy sources-solar photovoltaic cells, fuel cells, super capacitors, flywheels
- Control system for EVs and HEVs, overview, Electronic control unit ECU
- Schematics of hybrid drive train, control architecture
- Regenerative braking in EVs
ELECTRIC TRACTION, PAPER CODE : 7446, SUBJECT CODE : 512
Unit – I Basics of Traction
- General description of Electrical Traction system in India.
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Electric Drive, Diesel Electric Drive, Battery Drive
- Problems associated with AC traction System and remedies for it.
- Voltage balance, current balance, production of harmonics, induction effects.
- Metro rail system, features
Unit – II Power Supply Arrangements
- Constituents of supply system:-
- Substation: layout, list of equipment and their functions
- Feeding post: list of equipment and their functions
- Feeding and sectioning Arrangements
- Sectioning and paralleling post
- Sub sectioning and Paralleling post
- Sub sectioning post
- Elementary section
- Major equipment at substation, Miscellaneous equipment at control post or Switching station
- Protection system for traction transformer and 25 kV centenary construction
Unit– III Overhead Equipment
- Different types of overhead equipments
- Pentagonal OHE Centenary Construction
- Different Types of Centenary according to speed Limit
- OHE Supporting Structure, Cantilever assembly diagram
- Overhead system- Trolley collector, Bow collector, Pantograph Collector
- Types and construction of pantograph
Unit– IV Electric Locomotive
- Classification and Nomenclature of Electric Locomotive
- Block diagram of AC locomotive
- Power Circuit of AC Locomotive
- Equipment (List and Function only) used in auxiliary circuit of AC Locomotive
- Loco bogie classification according to wheel arrangements
- Maintenance of AC systems
Unit– V Traction Motors and Train Lighting
- Desirable characteristics of traction motor.
- Types of motors used for traction with their characteristics and features
- Control of motors used for traction and methods to control
- Requirements of braking, types of braking
- Electric braking, Regenerative braking
- Systems of train lighting, Single battery, double battery parallel block system
- SG, HOG, End on generation
Unit VI. Signalling and Supervisory Control
- Requirements of signaling systems
- Types of signals, track circuits
- Advantages of remote control
- Systems of remote control, equipment and network
- Metro rail-supply systems, advantages, schemes in India
ILLUMINATION PRACTICES, PAPER CODE : 7447, SUBJECT CODE : 521
Unit – I Fundamentals of illumination
- Basic illumination, Terminology, Laws of illumination
- Polar curves, polar curve: its meaning and applications for designing the lamp.
- Concept of Photometry, Measurement of illumination
- Lighting calculation methods, Watt /m2 method, Lumens or light flux method, Point to point method
- Standards for illumination
Unit – II Types of lamps
- Incandescent lamp, ARC lamps – AC and DC arc lamps, Fluorescent lamp
- Types of other lamps: Mercury vapour lamp, HPMV lamp, Mercury iodide lamp, Sodium vapour lamp, Halogen Lamps, Ultraviolet Lamps, Neon Lamps. Neon Sign Tubes. Metal halides, HID and Arc lamps
- LED lamps, CFL, Lasers
- Selection Criteria for lamps
Unit– III Illumination Control and Control Circuits
- Purpose of lighting control, and Dimmer, Resistance type Salt water Dimmer
- Working principle and operation of Dimmer
- Transformer and their types, Dimmer Transformer, Auto transformer dimmer, Two winding transformer dimmer
- Electronic Dimmer: working principle and operation
- Thyristor operated dimmer
- Triac operated dimmer
- Control of Enhance Lighting, Methods used for light control, Control circuits for lamps (refer): ON/OFF control
- Control circuits for lamps: single lamp controlled by single switch, two switches.
- Single Lamp control by two point method, three point method and four point method,
Unit– IV Illumination for Interior Applications
- Standard for various locations of Interior Illumination
- Design considerations for Interior location of residences (1/2/3/4 BHK), Commercial, Industrial premises
- Illumination scheme for different Interior locations of Residential, Commercial, industrial unit
Unit– V Illumination for Interior Applications
- Factory Lighting
- Street Lighting (Latest Technology), Flood Lighting
- Railway Lighting
- Lighting for advertisement /Hoardings/sports lighting, Agriculture and Horticulture lighting, Health Care Centres / Hospitals, Decorating Purposes, Stage Lighting, Aquariums and Shipyards
- Special purpose lamps used in photography video films.
SWITCHGEAR AND PROTECTION, PAPER CODE : 7448, SUBJECT CODE : 522
Unit – I Basics of Protection
- Necessity, functions of protective system.
- Normal and abnormal conditions.
- Types of faults and their causes.
- Protection zones and backup protection
- Short circuit fault calculations in lines fed by generators through transformers
- Need of current limiting reactors and their arrangements.
Unit – II Circuit Interruption Devices
- Isolators- Vertical break, Horizontal break and Pantograph type.
- HRC fuses – Construction, working, characteristics and applications.
- Arc formation process, methods of arc extinction (High resistance and Low resistance), Arc voltage, Recovery voltage, Re-striking voltage, RRRV.
- HT circuit breakers (Sulphur-hexa Fluoride (SF6), Vacuum circuit breaker) – Working, construction, specifications and applications.
- T. circuit breaker (Air circuit breakers (ACB), Miniature circuit breakers (MCB), Moulded case circuit breakers (MCCB) and Earth leakage circuit breaker (ELCB)) – Working and applications.
- Selection of LT and HT circuit breakers (ratings), Selection of MCCB for motors.
- Gas insulated switchgear.
Unit– III Protective Relays
- Fundamental quality requirements: Selectivity, Speed, Sensitivity, Reliability, Simplicity, Economy.
- Basic relay terminology- Protective relay, Relay time, Pick up, Reset current, current setting,
- Plug setting multiplier, Time setting multiplier.
- Protective relays: Classification, principle of working, construction and operation of – Electromagnetic (Attracted armature type, Solenoid type, Watt-hour meter type) relay, Thermalrelay. Block diagram and working of Static relay.
- Overcurrent relay-Time current characteristics.
- Microprocessor based over current relays: Block diagram, working.
- Distance relaying- Principle, operation of Definite distance relays.
- Directional relay: Need and operation.
- Operation of current and voltage differential relay.
Unit– IV Protection of Alternator and Transformer
Alternator Protection
- Faults, Differential protection Over current, earth fault, overheating and field failure, protection.
- Reverse power protection.
Transformer Protection
- Faults, Differential, over current, earth fault, over heating protection, Limitations of differential protection.
- Buchholz relay: Construction, operation, merits and demerits.
Unit– V Protection of Motors, Bus-bar and Transmission Line Motor
- Short circuit protection, Overload protection, Single phase preventer.
Bus bar and Transmission line
- Faults on Bus bar and Transmission Lines.
- Bus bar protection: Differential and Fault bus protection.
- Transmission line: Over current, Distance and Pilot wire protection.
RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, PAPER CODE : 7601, SUBJECT CODE : 531
UNIT-I: Introduction:
- World Energy Use; Reserves of Energy Resources; Environmental Aspects of Energy Utilisation;
- Renewable Energy Scenario in India and around the World; Potentials; Achievements / Applications;
- Economics of renewable energy systems.
Unit-II: Solar energy:
- Solar Radiation; Measurements of Solar Radiation; Flat Plate and Concentrating Collectors;
- Solar direct Thermal Applications; Solar thermal Power Generation Fundamentals of Solar Photo Voltaic Conversion;
- Solar Cells; Solar PV Power Generation; Solar PV Applications.
Unit-III: Wind Energy:
- Wind Data and Energy Estimation; Types of Wind Energy Systems;
- Performance; Site Selection; Details of Wind Turbine Generator;
- Safety and Environmental Aspects.
Unit-IV: Bio-Energy:
- Biomass direct combustion; Biomass gasifiers; Biogas plants;
- Digesters; Ethanol production; Bio diesel; Cogeneration; Biomass Applications.
Unit-V: Other Renewable Energy Sources:
- Tidal energy; Wave Energy; Open and Closed OTEC Cycles;
- Small Hydro-Geothermal Energy; Hydrogen and Storage;
- Fuel Cell Systems; Hybrid Systems.
INTERNET OF THINGS, PAPER CODE : 7602, SUBJECT CODE : 532
Unit I – Introduction to Internet of Things
- Define the term “Internet of Things”
- State the technological trends which have led to IoT.
- Describe the impact of IoT on society.
Unit II – Design consideration of IoT
- Enumerate and describe the components of an embedded system.
- Describe the interactions of embedded systems with the physical world.
- Name the core hardware components most commonly used in IoT devices.
Unit III – Interfacing by IoT devices
- Describe the interaction between software and hardware in an IoT device.
- Explain the use of networking and basic networking hardware.
- Describe the structure of the Internet.
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