Kerala University M Tech Power Systems Syllabus
Kerala University M Tech Power Systems Syllabus
Kerala University M Tech Power Systems Syllabus
Tech Programme
Electrical Engineering- Power Systems
Curriculum and Scheme of Examinations
SEMESTER I
Code
No.
Name of Subject
Advanced
EMA Mathematics and
1001 Optimization
Techniques
Credits
Hrs /
week
End
Sem
Exam
hours
Internal
End
Continuous Semester
Assessment Exam
Remarks
Total
Of the 40 marks of
assessment, 25 marks for
15 marks for assignments.
exam is
conducted
University
40
60
100
40
60
100
Do
40
60
100
Do
40
60
100
Do
Computer Aided
Power System
Analysis
Modeling of
EMC
Electrical
1002
Machines
EPC
1001
Marks
internal
tests and
End sem
by the
EPC
1002
Operation and
Control of Power
System
40
60
100
Do
EPC
1003
Power Quality
40
60
100
Do
EPC
1101
Power System
Lab I
100
100
EPC
102
Seminar
100
100
Do
21
22
440
360
800
TOTAL
SEMESTER II
Code
Name of Subject
No.
Credits
Marks
End
Hrs /
Sem
Internal
End
week Exam Continuous Semester
Total
(hours) Assessment Exam
Remarks
40
60
100
40
60
100
Do
**
Stream Elective I
40
60
100
Do
**
Stream Elective II
40
60
100
Do
**
Department
Elective
40
60
100
Do
ECC Research
2000 Methodology
40
60
100
100
100
EPC
Seminar
2102
100
100
do
Thesis
EPC Preliminary
2103
Part I
100
100
do
TOTAL
22
23
---
540
900
6 Hours of Departmental
assistance work
360
Stream Elective I
EPE2001
EPE2003
Distributed Generation
EPE2005
Engineering Optimization
Stream Elective II
EPE2002
EPE2004
EME2002
ECD2002
ECD2003
ECD2004
ECD2005
Biomedical Instrumentation
EPD2001
EPD2002
EMD2001
EDD2001
EDD2002
EDD2003
EDD2004
EID2001
EID2002
EID2003
EID2004
EID2005
SEMESTER III
Code
Name of Subject
No.
**
Stream Elective
III
**
Stream Elective
IV
** Non- Dept.
(Interdisciplinary)
Elective
EPC Thesis
3101 Preliminary Part
II
TOTAL
Credit
End
Hrs /
Sem
week
Exam
(hours)
Marks
End
Continuous
Semester
Assessment
Total
Exam
Remarks
40
60
100
40
60
100
Do
40
60
100
Do
14
200
200
14
23
500
6 Hours of Departmental
assistance work
320
180
EPE3002
EPE3005
Stream Elective IV
EPE3003
EPE3004
EME3001
EME3002
SEMESTER IV
Marks
Code
Subject Name
No
EPC
4101
Credits
Hrs/
week
Evaluation
Thesis
Viva
Evaluation
Voce
Committee
Thesis
12
21
150
150
200
100
TOTAL
12
21
150
150
200
100
Total
600
8 Hours of Departmental
assistance work
: 3 hrs/week
: 40 Marks
: 60 Marks
3-0-0-3
Credits: 3
Course objective
1. Develop a conceptual basis for Linear algebra.
2. Equip the Students with a thorough understanding of vector spaces and optimization techniques.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have basic knowledge of vector spaces and
optimization theory which are essential for higher studies and research in Engineering.
Module I (Linear Algebra) (Definitions, theorems without proofs and problems)
Vector Spaces and sub spaces ,Null spaces ,Column spaces and Linear transformations , Dimensions of
a vector space , Rank and Nullity, Innerproduct spaces, Norm and orthogonality- Gram -schemidt
process. Matrix factorization-QR factorization, Singular value decomposition and least square
problems.
Module II
Dual simplex method, Integer programming: Cutting plane method, Branch and bound method, Zero
One Programming, Unconstrained non-linear programming: Powels method, Hooke-Jeeves method.
Module III
Constrained non-linear programming: Kuhn-Tucker conditions, Convex programming problem,
Quadratic programming, gradient of a function, steepest descent method, conjugate gradient method,
Dynamic Programming: Minimal path problems.
References
1. David C. Lay, Linear Algebra, Pearson Edn., 4th Edn., 2012
2. Richard Bronson, Gabriel B. Costa, Linear Algebra - An Introduction, Elsevier-Academic
Press, 2nd Edn.
3. Otto Bretsher, Linear Algebra with Application - Pearson Education., 4th edn.
4. R. Hariprakash and B. Durga Prasad, Operations Research , Scitech. 1st edn., 2010
5. Handy A. Taha, Operations Research an Introduction, PHI, 9th Edn., 2011
6. B. S. Goel and S. K. Mittal, Operations Research, Pragathi Prakashan, 25th Edn., 2009.
7. K. V. Mittal and C. Mohan, Optimization Methods in Operations Research and System
Analysis, 3rd Edn., New Age International Publishers.
8. Singiresu S Rao, Engineering Optimization Theory and Practice, 3rd Edn, New Age International
Publishers.
Structure of the question paper
For the end semester examination, the question paper contains three questions from each module out
of which two questions are to be answered by the student.
EPC1001
3-0-0-3
: 3 hrs/week
: 40 Marks
: 60 Marks
Credits: 3
Course Objective
1. To introduce computer applications in analysis of power systems
2. To understand the solution methods and techniques involved in power system studies
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have a better understanding of the merits
and demerits of critical analytical solution methods which are the basis for valid techniques in solving
power system problems
Module I
Review of solution of Linear System of equations by Gauss Jordan method, Gauss elimination, LU
factorization and LDU factorization.
Load Flow Studies: Overview of Gauss, Gauss- Seidel and Newton Raphson Methods, Decoupled
Load Flow, Fast Decoupled Load Flow, DC load flow, Three-phase Load Flow and Harmonic Load
flow. Sparsity techniques, Triangular factorization and Optimal ordering.
Incorporation of FACTS devices in Load Flow: Static Tap Changing, Phase Shifting (PS), Static VAR
Compensator (SVC), Thyristor Controlled Series Compensator (TCSC) and Unified Power Flow
Controller (UPFC)
Module II
Elementary linear graph theory Incidence and network matrices. Development of network matrices
from Graph theoretic approach, Building algorithm for Bus impedance matrix, Modification of ZBUS
matrix due to changes in primitive network.
Short Circuit studies Types of Faults Short circuit study of a large power system Algorithm for
calculating system conditions after fault three phase short circuit, three phase to ground, double line
to ground, line to line and single line to ground fault.
Module III
State estimation least square and weighted least square estimation methods for linear and non-linear
systems. Static state estimation of power systems- injections only and line only algorithms, Treatment
of bad data detection, identification and suppression of bad data.
Contingency Analysis- adding and removing multiple lines, Analysis of single and multiple
contingencies, Contingency Analysis by DC model, System reduction for contingency and fault studies
References
1. John J. Grainger, William D. Stevenson, Jr., Power System Analysis, Tata McGraw-Hill Series in
Electrical and Computer Engineering.
2. I. J. Nagrath and D. P. Kothari, Modern Power system Analysis, 3rd Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill
Publishers, 1980.
3. J. Arriliga and N. R. Watson, Computer Modelling of Electrical Power Systems, Wiley
Publications, 2001
4. G.W. Stagg and El-Abiad, Computer Methods in Power System Analysis, McGraw Hill, 1968.
5. Hadi Saadat, Power System Analysis, McGraw-Hill Publisherss.
6. Jos Arrillaga, Bruce C. Smith, Neville R. Watson, Alan Wood, Power System Harmonic Analysis,
John Wiley and Sons, 1997.
7. S. A. Soman, S. A. Khaparde, Shubha Pandit, Computational Methods For Large Sparse Power
Systems Analysis: An Object Oriented Approach, Kluwer Academic Publishers
8. G. L. Kusic, Computer Aided Power System Analysis, Prentice Hall, 1986.
9. H. E. Brown, Large Networks by Matrix Methods, John Wiley & Sons.
Structure of the question paper
For the end semester examination, the question paper contains three questions from each module out
of which two questions are to be answered by the student.
EMC1001
3-0-0-3
: 3 hrs/week
: 40 Marks
: 60 Marks
Credits: 3
Course Objective
To familiarize Power Electronic circuits.
Learning Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Choose a suitable power semiconductor device for a specific application
2. Design experiments to characterize power devices
3. Develop ideal and nonideal model of power devices for analysis and simulation
4. Analyse and evaluate various power electronic converter topologies including AC-AC
converters, DC-DC converters and inverters.
5. Design and develop power converter topologies.
6. Design control schemes for Power converters including PWM schemes
Module I
Power Electronic Elements: The ideal switch, Characteristics of ideal switches, two-quadrant and fourquadrant switches- Switching constraints in power electronic circuits-Practical switches: Static and
dynamic characteristics of Power Diodes, MOSFETs, IGBTs and GTOs-implementations of different
configurations of switches using semiconductor devices.
Losses in practical switches: Models of diode, MOSFET and IGBTs for evaluating conduction and
switching losses.
Module II
AC voltage controllers: Analysis of single-phase ac voltage controller with R and RL load,
Performance parameters, Sequential control of single-phase ac voltage controllers.
DC-DC converters: Buck, boost, buck-boost and uk Topologies-Representation with ideal switches,
Steady state analysis in continuous conduction mode using inductor volt-sec balance - current and
voltage ripples. Design relations for inductor and capacitors. Discontinuous Conduction Mode
operation of basic buck and boost converter. Isolated DC-DC converters: Steady-state analysis of
flyback, forward, push-pull and bridge topologies.
Module III
Switched Mode Inverters: Topologies of single-phase half-bridge, full-bridge and three-phase bridge
Voltage Source Inverters-Representation using ideal switches- stepped wave and PWM operationSine-Triangle PWM-Selective Harmonic Elimination--Space Vector PWM-Evaluation of dwell times.
Principles of Current-Controlled VSI- Hysteresis control and PWM current control.
Current Source Inverters: Analysis of capacitor commutated single phase CSI feeding resistive and
pure-inductor loads.
References
1. Ned Mohan, et al., Power Electronics: Converters, Design and Applications, Wiley
2. V. Ramanarayanan, Course Notes on Switched Mode Power Converters, Dept. of Electrical
Engineering, IISc, Bangalore
3. G. K. Dubey, et al., Thyristorised Power Controllers, New Age International Publishers
4. John Vithayathil, Power Electronics: Principles and Application, Tata McGraw-Hill
5. Bin Wu, High Power Converters and AC Drives, IEEE Press, Wiley Interscience, 2006.
6. L. Umanand, Power Electronics: Essentials and Applications, Wiley, 2009
Structure of the question paper
For the end semester examination, the question paper contains three questions from each module out
of which two questions are to be answered by the student.
EMC 1002
: 3 hrs/week
: 40 Marks.
: 60 Marks
3-0-0-3
Credits: 3
Course Objective
To develop the basic elements of generalized theory and to derive the general equations for voltage
and torque of all type of rotating machines and to deal with their steady state and transient analysis.
Learning Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. To analyse machine behaviour based on the voltage and torque equations of the machine.
2. To analyse the transient behaviour of machines.
Module I
Unified approach to the analysis of electrical machine performance - per unit system - basic two pole
model of rotating machines- Primitive machine -special properties assigned to rotor windings transformer and rotational voltages in the armature voltage and torque equations resistance, inductance
and torque matrix. Transformations - passive linear transformation in machines- invariance of power transformation from three phase to two phase and from rotating axes to stationary axes-Park's
transformation
Module II
DC Machines: Application of generalized theory to separately excited, shunt, series and compound
machines. Steady state and transient analysis, transfer functions. Sudden short circuit of separately
excited generator, sudden application of inertia load to separately excited dc motor.
Synchronous Machines: synchronous machine reactance and time constants-Primitive machine model
of synchronous machine with damper windings on both axes. Balanced steady state analysis-power
angle curves. Transient analysis- sudden three phase short circuit at generator terminals - armature
currents and torque. - Transient power angle curve
Module III
Induction Machines: Primitive machine representation- Steady state operation-Equivalent circuitDouble cage rotor representation - Equivalent circuit -Single phase induction motor- Voltage and
Torque equations.
References
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EPC1002
3-0-0-3
: 3 hrs/week
: 40 Marks
: 60 Marks
Credits: 3
Course Objective
Objective of the course is to make the students aware the importance of Economic operation as
well as control of power system.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Dispatch a power system economically considering take or pay fuel contract unit
commitment and security constraints.
2. Model an AGC including excitation system and voltage regulators.
Module I
Introduction-Review of Thermal units.-The Lambda iteration method-First order gradient method
base point and participation factors.
Generation with limited supply-Take or pay fuel contract-composite generation production cost
function- solution of gradient search techniques. Hard limits and slack variables
Module II
Hydro-thermal coordination-Long range and short range scheduling- Hydro-electric plant
models- scheduling problems types of scheduling problems. Scheduling energy -short-term
hydrothermal scheduling problem- Pumped storage hydro plants- pumped storage hydro
scheduling - iteration.
Inter change evaluation and power pools-Economy interchange evaluation with unit
commitments. Types of interchange. Energy banking-power pools. Power system security-system
monitoring-contingency analysis- security constrained optimal power flow- Factors affecting
power system security. State estimation in power system-Introduction
Module III
Control of generation-Automatic Generation control Review-AGC implementation - AGC
features - Modelling exercise using SIMUL1NK. AGC with optimal dispatch of GenerationVoltage control-AGC including excitation system.
MVAR control - Application of voltage regulator synchronous condenser transformer taps static
VAR compensators
References
1. Allen J.Wood, Wollenberg B.F., Power Generation Operation and Control, John Wiley & Sons,
Second Edition, 1996.
2. S S. Vadhera, Power System Analysis and Stability, Khanna Publishers
3. Kirchmayer L.K., Economic Control of Interconnected Systems, John Wiley & Sons, 1959.
4. Nagrath, I.J. and Kothari D.P., Modern Power System Analysis, TMH, New Delhi, 2006.
5. B. M. Weedy, Electric Power Systems, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 1987
6. A Montieelli., State Estimation in Electric Power System-A Generalised Approach
7. Ali Abur & Antonio Gomez Exposito, Marcel Dekkerjnc, Power System State EstimationTheory and Implementation.
8. Hadi Sadat, Power System Analysis, Tata McGraw-Hill
9. Recent literature.
Structure of the question paper
For the end semester examination, the question paper contains three questions from each module out
of which two questions are to be answered by the student.
EPC1003
POWER QUALITY
3-0-0-3
: 3hrs/week
: 40 Marks
: 60 Marks
Credits: 3
Course Objective
Objective of the course is to discuss various power quality issues and different methods to control them
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to identify the power quality
problems, causes and suggest suitable mitigating techniques.
Module I
Understanding Power Quality - Power quality issues in distribution systems - Sources and Effects of
power quality problems, Power quality monitoring: Need for power quality monitoring, types of power
quality disturbances - Voltage sag (or dip), Transients, short duration voltage variation, Long duration
voltage variation, voltage imbalance, waveform distortion, and voltage flicker- methods of
characterization- Power Quality Costs Evaluation - Causes and effects of power quality disturbances.
Module II
Harmonics -mechanism of harmonic generation-harmonic indices (THD, TIF, DIN, C - message
weights). standards and recommended practices - Harmonic sources - SMPS, Three phase power
converters, arcing devices, saturable devices, fluorescent lamps- Harmonic Analysis - Fourier series
and coefficients, the Fourier transforms, discrete Fourier transform, fast Fourier transform, Window
function- Effects of Power System harmonics on Power System equipment and loads
Module III
Harmonic elimination - Design philosophy of filters to reduce harmonic distortion - Power
conditioners ,passive filter, active filter - shunt , series, hybrid filters, Computation of harmonic flowsVoltage regulation- devices for voltage regulation-capacitors for voltage regulation. Dynamic Voltage
Restorers for sag, swell and flicker problems
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI -introduction -Frequency Classification - Electrical fields Magnetic Fields - EMI Terminology - Power frequency fields - High frequency Interference - EMI
susceptibility - EMI mitigation -Cable shielding- Health concerns of EMI
References
1. R. C. Durgan, M. F. Me Granaghen, H. W. Beaty, Electrical Power System Quality, McGrawHill
2. Jose Arillaga, Neville R. Watson, Power System Harmonics', Wiley, 1997
3. C. Sankaran, 'Power Quality', CRC Press, 2002
4. G. T. Heydt, Power Quality', Stars in circle publication, Indiana, 1991
5. Math H. Bollen, Understanding Power Quality Problems
6. Power Quality Handbook
7. J. B. Dixit & Amit Yadav, Electrical Power Quality
8. Recent literature
Structure of the question paper
For the end semester examination, the question paper consists of at least 60% design problems and
derivations. The question paper contains three questions from each module out of which two questions
are to be answered by the student.
EPC1101
0-0-2-1
: 2hrs/week
: 100 Marks
: Nil
Credits: 1
Course Objectives
1. Ability to write program for load flow analysis and conduct different types of stability
analysis, harmonic analysis and tie line control of power systems.
2. To conduct high voltage testing of insulators, various studies on power line training systems
and relays.
Learning Outcomes
1. To understand concepts and problems involved in the power system analysis.
2. The students are able to perform analytical studies for issues in power system.
Experiments
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
EPC1102
SEMINAR
: 2 hrs/week
: 100 Marks
Credits: 2
The student is expected to present a seminar in one of the current topics in Power Systems
related area. The student will undertake a detailed study based on current journals, published
papers, books, on the chosen subject and submit seminar report at the end of the semester.
Marks:
Report Evaluation
: 50
Presentation
: 50
EPC2001
3-0-0-3
: 3hrs/week
: 40 Marks
: 60 Marks
Credits: 3
Course Objective
To get an overall idea of different types of static relays and its applications, and about the modern
techniques used in power system protection
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to suggest suitable advanced
protection scheme for power system equipments.
Module I
General philosophy of protection- Qualities of relaying - Definitions - Characteristic Functions;
Classification - analog-digital- numerical; schemes and design-factors affecting performance zones
and degree of protection; faults-types and evaluation; Instrument transformers for protection.
Module II
Basic elements of digital protection signal conditioning- conversion subsystems- relay units-sequence
networks-fault sensing data processing units- FFT and Wavelet based algorithms: least square and
differential equation based algorithms-travelling wave protection schemes
Module III
Protection of power system apparatus protection of generators Transformer protection
magnetizing inrush current Application and connection of transformer differential relays
transformer over current protection. Bus bar protection, line protection, distance protectionlong EHV
line protection, Power line carrier protection.
References:
1. A. T. John and A. K. Salman- Digital Protection for Power Systems, IEE Power Series-15, Peter
Peregrines Ltd., UK, 1997
2. Russeil C., Mason, The Art and Science of Protective Relaying, John Wiley & Sons, 2002
3. Donald Reimert, Protective Relaying for Power Generation Systems, Taylor & Francis-CRC
press 2006
4. Gerhard Ziegler-Numerical Distance Protection, Siemens, 2nd ed., 2006
5. A. R. Warrington, Protective Relays, Vol. 1&2, Chapman and Hall, 1973
6. T. S.Madhav Rao, Power System Protection Static Relays With Microprocessor Applications, Tata
McGraw Hill Publication, 1994
7. Power System Protection Vol. I, II , III&IV, The Institution Of Electrical Engineers, Electricity
Association Services Ltd., 1995
8. Helmut Ungrad , Wilibald Winkler, Andrzej Wiszniewski, Protection Techniques In Electrical
Energy Systems, Marcel Dekker, Inc. 1995
9. Badri Ram, D.N. Vishwakarma, Power System Protection and Switch Gear, Tata McGraw-Hill,
2001
Structure of the question paper
For the end semester examination, the question paper contains three questions from each module out
of which two questions are to be answered by the student.
EPC2002
3-0-0-3
: 3hrs/week
: 40 Marks
: 60 Marks
Credits: 3
Course Objective
To introduce various types of small signal stability problems that will encounter in power systems and
also to introduce means to overcome them
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to identify the small signal and
stability problems, analyse them and to design power system stabilizers which can improve small
signal stability in a power system.
Module I
Concept of Power system stability-Types of stability-Classical model of single machine connected
to infinite bus and a multi machine system-mathematical modelling of power system elements for
stability studies-Synchronous machines. Excitation systems and Prime mover controllers-Transmission
lines-Loads-HVDC and FACTS devices
Module II
Small Signal Analysis-Fundamental concepts of Stability of Dynamic Systems: State Space
representation-Linearization-Eigen properties of state matrix-Small Signal Stability of Single Machine
Infinite Bus(SMlB) System-Heffron-Phillips constants-Effects on Excitation system -Block diagram
representation with exciter and AVR-Power System Stabiliser (PSS): State matrix including PSS-Small
Signal Stability of Multi Machine Systems-Special Techniques for analysis of very large systems:
Analysis of Essentially Spontaneous Oscillations in Power Systems(AESOPS) algorithmsModified Arnoldi Method(MAM), Characteristics of Small Signal Stability Problems: local problems
and global problems-Small Signal Stability Enhancement: Using Power System StabilisersSupplementary control of Static VAR Compensators-Supplementary Control of HVDC transmission
links-Inter area oscillations
Module III
Sub-synchronous Resonance (SSR)-Turbine-Generator torsional Characteristics-Torsional interaction
with Power System Controls-Sub synchronous resonance-Impact of network switching disturbancesTorsional interaction between closely coupled units-Hydro generator torsional characteristics
References:
3. Anderson and Fourd, 'Power System Control and Stability, Galgotia Publications, 1981
4. K . R . Padiyar, 'Power System Dynamics', 2nd Edition, B. S. Publishers, 2003
5. P. Kundur, 'Power system Stability and Control', McGraw-Hill Inc., 1994
6. P. W. Sauer & M. A. Pai, 'Power System Dynamics and Stability, Pearson, 2003
7. Olle I. Elgerd, 'Electric Energy Systems Theory an Introduction', 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill, 1983
8. E. W. Kimbark, 'Power System Stability', Wiley & IEEE Press, 1995
9. Yao-nan-Yu, 'Electric Power Systems Dynamics', Academic Press, 1983
Structure of the question paper
For the end semester examination, the question paper contains three questions from each module out of
which two questions are to be answered by the student.
EPE 2001
3-0-0-3
: 3hrs/week
: 40 Marks
: 60 Marks
Credits: 3
Course Objective
To introduce various types of transient over-voltages in power system and the methods to overcome them
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
1. Identify different types of transient over-voltages.
2. Model different equipments for transient study.
3. Design protective devices against transient over-voltages.
Module I
Lightning and travelling waves : Transients in electric power systems - internal and external
causes of over voltages - lightning strokes - mathematical model to represent lightning stroke to tower and midspan - travelling waves in transmission lines selection of typical
wave to represent over voltages.
Switching Transients : Switching transients - the circuit closing transient - the recovery transient
initiated by the removal of the short circuit double frequency transients
Module II
Abnormal switching transients - current suppression - capacitance switching - arcing ground transformer inrush current ferro resonance - neutral connections - transients in switching a
three phase reactor- three phase capacitor.
Surges in transformers: Step voltage - voltage distribution in transformer winding -winding
oscillations - Travelling wave solutions - Transformer core under surge conditions.
Module III
Voltage surges -Transformers - Generators and motors -Transient parameter values for
transformers - Reactors - Generators - Transmission lines Protective Devices and Systems:
Basic idea about protection - surge diverters - surge absorbers - ground fault neutralizers protection of lines and stations by shielding -ground wires - counter poises - driven rods modern lightning arrestors - insulation coordination - protection of alternators- industrial drive
systems.
References
1. Allen Greenwood, Electrical Transients in Power Systems, Wiley Interscience, 1971
2. Bewely L. W., Travelling Waves and Transmission Systems, Dover Publications, New York,1963
3. Gallaghar P. J. and Pearmain A. J., High Voltage Measurement, Testing and Design, John Wiley and
Sons, New York, 1982.
4. Klaus Ragallea, Surges and High Voltage Networks, 1980.
5. Diesendrof W., Overvoltages on High Voltage Systems, Rensselaer Book Store, Roy, New
York, 1971.
Structure of the question paper
For the end semester examination, the question paper contains three questions from each module out of
which two questions are to be answered by the student.
EPE 2003
DISTRIBUTED GENERATION
3-0-0-3
: 3hrs/week
: 40 Marks
: 60 Marks
Credits: 3
Course Description
This course focuses on the new renewable energy based electric energy generation technologies and
their integration into the power grid. The principles of new energy based distributed generation
technologies: solar, wind, and fuel cells. Interconnection of distributed generation sources to power
distribution grid. Economic aspects of distributed generation.
Course Objectives
1. Have a working knowledge of the emerging power generation technologies such as photovoltaic
arrays, wind turbines, and fuel cells.
2. Model renewable electrical energy systems for analysis and design.
3. Calculate the basic performance parameters of these systems, such as efficiency and cost.
4. Perform basic assessment and design of a renewable electrical energy system for a given
application.
5. Determine the requirements for interconnecting a renewable electrical energy system to the
utility electric power grid.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
1. Choose the right renewable energy source and storage method
2. Design various interconnecting options of DG with the grid and its control
3. Address the problems of islanding, reactive power management and harmonics in a DG
systems and its economic aspects
Module I
Distributed Generation Definition, Distributed generation advantages, challenges and needs. Non
conventional and renewable energy sources-Wind Power- wind turbine and rotor types, wind speed
power curve, power coefficient, tip speed ratio, wind energy distribution, environmental impact.
Photovoltaic and Thermo-solar power Solar cell technology, Photovoltaic power characteristics and
Thermo-solar power generation. Biomass Power, Fuel cells types, types of Tidal power generation
schemes, mini and micro hydro power schemes, and Micro turbines for DG, bulb and tubular turbines.
Energy Storage for use with Distributed Generation-Battery Storage, Capacitor Storage, ultra
capacitors and Mechanical Storage: Flywheels, Pumped and Compressed Fluids.
Module II
Grid Interconnection Options, Pros and Cons of DG Grid Interconnection, Standards of
interconnection. Recent trends in power electronic DG interconnection. General power electronic DG
interconnection topologies for various sources and control. Control of DG inverters, current control
and DC voltage control for stand alone and grid parallel operations. Protection of the converter,
Control of grid interactive power converters, phase locked loops ,synchronization and phase locking
techniques, current control, DC bus control during grid faults, converter faults during grid parallel and
stand alone operation.
Module III
Intentional and unintentional islanding of distribution systems. Passive and active detection of
unintentional islands, non detection zones. Reactive power support using DG. Power quality
improvement using DG, Power quality issues in DG environment.
Economic aspects of DG- Generation cost, investment, tariffs analysis. Hybrid energy systems.
References
1. Lee Willis & Walter G. Scott, Distributed Power Generation, Planning & Evaluation, 2000
Edition, CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group.
2. Godfrey Boyle, Renewable Energy Power for A Sustainable Future, 2004 Oxford University
Press in association with the Open University.
3. D. Mukherjee, S.Chakrabarti, Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Systems, New Age
International Publishers.
4. W. Kramer, S. Chakraborty, B. Kroposki, and H. Thomas, Advanced Power Electronic Interfaces
for Distributed Energy Systems Part 1: Systems and Topologies, March 2008, Technical Report
NREL/TP-581-42672
In addition to readings from the textbook, the course will use selected papers and articles from
professional magazines and industry internet sources as reference materials.
Structure of the question paper
For the end semester examination, the question paper contains three questions from each module out
of which two questions are to be answered by the student.
EPE2005
ENGINEERING OPTIMIZATION
: 3hrs/week
: 40 Marks
: 60 Marks
3-0-0-3
Credits: 3
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to solve optimisation problems in
engineering very effectively.
Course Objectives
1. Provide the students with basic mathematical concepts of optimization
2. Provide the students with modelling skills necessary to describe and formulate optimization
problems
3. Provide the students with the skills necessary to solve and interpret optimization problems in
engineering.
Module I
Review of linear and non-linear programming
Sensitivity analysis to linear programming problem-changes in constants of constraints, changes in
cost coefficients-changes in the coefficients of constraints, addition of new variables and addition of
new constraints.
Piecewise linear approximation of a non-linear function, multi objective optimization-weighted and
constrained methods, multilevel optimization
Module II
Genetic algorithm: Basic concept , encoding , fitness function, Reproduction ,Basic genetic
programming concepts, differences between GA and Traditional optimization methods, Applications,
Variants of GA-Simulated Annealing, Particle Swarm optimization
Module III
Theory of Games : Characteristics-Two Persons Zero sum Games- Maximin, Minimax principle Saddle points- Games without Saddle Points
Reliability- Basic concepts-conditional failure rate function-failure time distributions-certain life
models reliability of a system in terms of the reliability of its components- series systems- parallel
systems
References
1. G. V. Reklaitis, A. Ravindran & K. M. Rajsdell, Engineering Optimization, Methods and
Applications, John Wiley & Sons.
2. Singiresu S. Rao, John, Engineering Optimization Theory and Practice, 3rd Edition, Wiley and
Sons, 1998
3. A. Ravindran, Don T. Philips and Jamer J. Solberg, Operations Research - Principles and
Practice, John Wiley & Sons.
4. P. G. Gill, W Murray and M. H. Wright, Practical Optimization, Academic Press, 1981.
5. Fredrick S. Hiller and G J Liberman, Introduction to Operations Research, McGraw-Hill Inc.,
l995.
6. Ashok D. Belegundu, Tirupathi R. Chandrapatla, Optimization Concepts and Applications in
Engineering, Pearson Education, Delhi, 2002.
7. G Owen, Game Theory
8. Hans Peters, Game Theory: A Multilevel Approach
9. Davis E. Goldberg , Genetic Algorithms: Search, Optimization and Machine Learning, Addison
Wesley
Knowledge in matrix algebra and differential calculus.
Structure of the question paper
For the end semester examination, the question paper contains three questions from each module out
of which two questions are to be answered by the student.
EPE2002
3-0-0-3
: 3hrs/week
: 40 Marks
: 60 Marks
Credits: 3
Course Objective
Advances in Power electronics Industry led to rapid development of Power Electronics controllers for
fast real and reactive power control and to introduce these advancements.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to select suitable FACTS device
for the enhancement of power transfer capability and to control the power flow in an efficient
manner.
Module I
Power flow in Power Systems-Benefits of FACTS Transmission line compensation- Uncompensated
line -shunt compensation - Series compensation -Phase angle control. Reactive power compensation
shunt and series compensation principles reactive compensation at transmission and distribution
level Static vs. Passive VAR Compensators Converters for Static Compensation
Module II
Static shunt
Compensator - Objectives of shunt compensations, Methods of controllable VAR
generation - Variable impedance type VAR Generators -TCR, TSR, TSC, FC-TCR Principle of
operation, configuration and control, Switching converter type VAR generators- Principle of
operation, configuration and control, SVC and STATCOM, Comparison between SVC and
STATCOM - Applications
Module III
Static Series compensator - Objectives of series compensations, Variable impedance type series
compensators - GCSC. TCSC, TSSC - Principle of operation, configuration and control.
Application of TCSC for mitigation of SSR.
Switching converter type Series Compensators
(SSSC)- Principle of operation, configuration and control.
Static Voltage and Phase Angle
Regulators (TCVR &TCPAR): Objectives of Voltage and Phase angle regulators, Thyristor
controlled Voltage And Phase angle Regulators
Unified Power Flow Controller: Circuit Arrangement, Operation and control of UPFC- Basic principle
of P and Q control- independent real and reactive power flow control- Applications - Introduction to
interline power flow controller. Modelling and simulation of FACTS controllers
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EPE2004
: 3 hrs/week
: 40 Marks
: 60 Marks
3-0-0-3
Credits: 3
Course Objective
The course provides exposure to soft computing techniques and its applications in Power Systems
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to apply soft computing
techniques in power system analysis such as load-flow analysis, power quality analysis, stability
analysis etc.
Module I
Biological foundations - ANN models - Types of activation function - Introduction to Network
architectures -Multi Layer Feed Forward Network (MLFFN) - Radial Basis Function Network (RBFN)
- Recurring Neural Network (RNN). Supervised and unsupervised learning - Error-correction learning
- Hebbian learning Boltzmann learning - Single layer and multilayer perceptrons - Least mean square
algorithm Back propagation algorithm application in power systems-load flow analysiscontingency analysis-power quality analysis
Module II
Fuzzy set operations - Properties - Membership functions - Fuzzy to crisp conversion - fuzzification
and defuzzification methods -fuzzy control systems fuzzy logic model s-applications in power
systems-AGC single area system-small signal stability
Module III
Genetic Algorithm -Introduction - basic concepts - application
Adaptive fuzzy systems - hybrid systems - Adaptive Neuro-fuzzy Inference System (ANF1S)
controllers
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EME2002
3-0-0-3
: 3 hrs/week
: 40 Marks
: 60 Marks
Credits: 3
Course Objective
To equip the students with knowledge of PWM technique that has emerged from recent research and
various topologies of multi-level converters and application of PWM converters
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Represent complex power converters using simple switch elements and analyse their steady state
behaviour.
2. Create simulation models of advanced PWM converters including multilevel converters.
3. Design and implement modulation/control strategies such as sine-triangle PWM, Space Vector
PWM and hysteresis control.
4. Develop control strategies for PWM converters with applications to drives, active front-end
rectifier and shunt active filters.
5. Analyse and develop selective harmonic elimination strategies for converters.
6. Implement space vector modulation for CSI.
Module-I
Use of Single-Pole-Double-Throw Single-Pole-Multi-Throw switches to describe Converter
Topologies: Basic switch constraints-Implementation of various switch schemes using available power
semiconductor devices.
Topologies of Inverters and Rectifiers--relation between Pole voltages, Line voltages and Line-to-load
neutral voltages in multi-phase two-level inverters-Basic modulation methods--duty ratio--sine-triangle
modulation--implementation of unipolar and bipolar modulation--three-phase inverters- Harmonic
performance of Unipolar and Bipolar modulation schemes in single phase and three phase inverterslinear modulation and overmodulation
Module-II
Space vector PWM - conventional sequence- 30 degree and 60 degree bus clamped PWM--relation
between sine-triangle and space vector PWM--dc bus utilisation of SPWM and SVPWM.
Overmodulation in SVPWM-Overmodulation zones.
Synchronised and non-synchronised PWM-Multilevel Converters: Topologies. Neutral Point Clamped
and Flying Capacitor Topologies. Cascaded Multilevel Inverters-Multilevel Converters Modulation Carrier based approach-Conventional Space Vector Modulation for 3-level inverters.
Module-III
Applications of PWM converters--Active front end rectifier--vector control of front-end rectifierControl of Shunt active filter - PWM converters in AC drives-Current Control in inverters: Current
controlled PWM VSI -Hysteresis Control - fixed band and variable band hysteresis.
Selective Harmonic Elimination-Derivation of simultaneous transcendental equations for elimination
of harmonics- PWM Current Source Inverters--Current Space Vectors- Space Vector Modulation of
CSI-Application of CSI in high-power drives-Fundamental principles of Hybrid schemes with CSI and
VSI.
References
1. Joseph Vithayathil, Power Electronics, McGraw-Hill
2. Bin Wu, High Power Converters and AC Drives
3. Ned Mohan, et. al., Power Electronics: Converters, Design and Applications, Wiley
4. L. Umanand, Power Electronics: Essentials and Applications, Wiley, 2009.
5. Werner Leonhard, Control of Electrical Drives, 3rd Ed., Springer
6. Bimal K. Bose, Modern Power Electronics and AC Drives, Prentice Hall
Technical Papers
1. J. Holtz, Pulse-width Modulation - A Survey, IEEE Trans. IE, Vol. IE-39(5), 1992,
2. J. Holtz, Pulse-width Modulation for Electronic Power Conversion, Proc. IEEE, Vol. 82(8),
1994, pp. 1194-1214.
3. V. T. Ranganathan, Space Vector Modulation: A Status Review, Sadhana, Vol. 22(6), 1997, pp.
675-688.
4. L. M. Tolbert, F.Z.Peng and T. G. Habelter, Multilevel inverters for large electric drives, IEEE
Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 35, No.1, pp. 36-44, Jan./Feb. 1999.
5. Sangshin Kwak, Hamid A. Toliyat, A Hybrid Solution for Load-Commutated-Inverter- Fed
Induction Motor Drives, IEEE Trans. on Industry Applications, vol. 41, no. 1,
January/February 2005.
6. Sangshin Kwak, Hamid A. Toliyat, A Hybrid Converter System for High-Performance Large
Induction Motor Drives, IEEE Trans. on Energy Conversion, vol. 20, no. 3, September 2005.
7. Sangshin Kwak, Hamid A. Toliyat, A Current Source Inverter With Advanced External
Circuit and Control Method, IEEE Trans. on Industry Applications, vol. 42, no. 6,
November/December 2006.
8. A.R. Beig, and V.T. Ranganathan, A novel CSI-fed Induction Motor Drive, IEEE Trans. on
Power Electronics, vol. 21, no. 4, July 2006.
9. H.Stemmler, High-power industrial drives, Proc. IEEE, Vol. 82(8), 1994, pp. 1266- 1286.
Thesis/Reports
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3.
A.R.Beig, Application of three level voltage source inverters to voltage fed and current fed high
power induction motor drives -Ph.D. Thesis of Electrical Engineering, IISc, Bangalore, April
2004.
G. Narayanan, Synchronised Pulse-width Modulation Strategies based on Space Vector
Approach for Induction Motor Drives-Ph.D. Thesis of Electrical Engineering, IISc, Bangalore,
August 1999.
Debmalya Banerjee, Load Commutated Current Source Inverter fed Induction Motor drive with
sinusoidal voltage and current, - PhD. Thesis of Electrical Engineering, IISc, Bangalore, June
2008.
ECD2001
3-0-0-3
: 3 hrs/week
: 40 Marks
: 60 Marks
Credits: 3
Course objectives
1. To understand the basics of data networks and internetworking
2. To have adequate knowledge in various communication protocols
3. To study the industrial data networks
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Explain and analyse the principles and functionalities of various industrial Communication
Protocols
2. Implement and analyse industrial Ethernet and wireless communication modules
Module I
Data Network Fundamentals: Network hierarchy and switching Open System Interconnection
model of ISO Data link control protocol: - HDLC Media access protocol Command/response
Token passing CSMA/CD, TCP/IP, Bridges Routers Gateways Standard ETHERNET and
ARCNET configuration special requirement for networks used for control.
Module II
Hart, Fieldbus, Modbus and Profibus PA/DP/FMS and FF: Introduction- Evolution of signal
standard HART communication protocol Communication modes - HART networks - HART
commands - HART applications. Fieldbus: Introduction - General Fieldbus architecture - Basic
requirements of Field bus standard - Fieldbus topology - Interoperability - Interchangeability Introduction to OLE for process control (OPC). MODBUS protocol structure - function codes troubleshooting Profibus: Introduction - profibus protocol stack profibus communication model communication objects - system operation - troubleshooting - review of foundation field bus.
Module III
Industrial Ethernet and Wireless Communication: Industrial Ethernet: Introduction - 10Mbps
Ethernet, 100Mbps Ethernet. Radio and wireless communication: Introduction - components of radio
link - the radio spectrum and frequency allocation - radio modems.
References
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Steve Mackay, Edwin Wrijut, Deon Reynders, John Park, Practical Industrial Data Networks
Design, Installation and Troubleshooting, Newnes publication, Elsevier, First edition, 2004.
William Buchanan Computer Busses, CRC Press, 2000.
Andrew S. Tanenbaum, Modern Operating Systems, Prentice Hall India, 2003
Theodore S. Rappaport, Wireless Communication: Principles & Practice, 2nd Edition, 2001,
Prentice Hall of India
Willam Stallings, Wireless Communication & Networks 2nd Edition, 2005, Prentice Hall of
India
ECD 2002
3-0-0-3
: 3 hrs/week
: 40 Marks
: 60 Marks
Credits: 3
Course objectives
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
1. Model a process control system and analyse its performance.
2. Design and tune PID controllers for a system.
3. Recognise the need of each type of control structure used in industry.
4. Write simple ladder programs for simple industrial automation case study.
Module I
Introduction to process dynamics: Physical examples of first order process-first order systems in seriesdynamic behaviour of first and second order systems - Control valves and transmission lines, the
dynamics and control of heat exchangers. Level control, flow control, dynamics, Stability and control of
chemical reactors, Control modes: on-off, P, PL PD, PID, Controller tuning-Zeigler Nichols self tuning
methods.
Module II
Advanced control techniques: Feed forward control, Cascade control. Ratio control. Adaptive control,
Override control, Control of nonlinear process. Control of process with delay. Hierarchical control,
Internal mode control, Model predictive control. Statistical process control. Digital controllers Effects of
sampling-implementation of PID controller-stability and tuning-digital feed forward control.
Module III
Industrial Automation: SCADA Systems, SCADA Architecture: Monolithic, Distributed and
Networked. Programmable logic controllers, combinational and sequential logic controllers - System
integration with PLCs and computers - PLC application in Industry - distributed control system PC based control - Programming On /Off Inputs to produce On/Off outputs, Relation of Digital Gate
Logic to contact /Coil Logic, PLC programming using Ladder Diagrams from Process control
Descriptions, Introduction to IEC 61511/61508 and the safety lifecycle.
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ECD2003
: 3 hrs/week
: 40 Marks
: 60 Marks
3-0-0-3
Credits: 3
Course objectives
1. To provide concepts of soft computing and design controllers based on ANN and Fuzzy
systems.
2. To identify systems using soft computing techniques.
3. To give an exposure to optimization using genetic algorithm.
4. To provide a knowledge on hybrid systems.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Design a complete feedback system based on ANN or Fuzzy control.
2. Identify systems using soft computing techniques.
3. Use genetic algorithm to find optimal solution to a given problem.
4. Design systems by judiciously choosing hybrid techniques.
Module I
Neural network: Biological foundations - ANN models - Types of activation function - Introduction
to Network architectures -Multi Layer Feed Forward Network (MLFFN) - Radial Basis Function
Network (RBFN) - Recurring Neural Network (RNN).
Learning process : Supervised and unsupervised learning - Error-correction learning - Hebbian
learning Boltzmann learning - Single layer and multilayer perceptrons - Least mean square
algorithm Back propagation algorithm - Applications in pattern recognition and other engineering
problems Case studies - Identification and control of linear and nonlinear systems.
Module II
Fuzzy sets: Fuzzy set operations - Properties - Membership functions , Fuzzy to crisp
conversion, fuzzification and defuzzification methods , applications in engineering problems.
Fuzzy control systems: Introduction - simple fuzzy logic controllers with examples - Special forms of
fuzzy logic models, classical fuzzy control problems , inverted pendulum, image processing , home
heating system, Adaptive fuzzy systems.
Module III
Genetic Algorithm: Introduction - basic concepts, application.
Hybrid Systems: Adaptive Neuro-fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS), Neuro-Genetic, Fuzzy-Genetic
systems. Ant colony optimization, Particle swarm optimization (PSO). Case Studies.
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ECD2004
3-0-0-3
: 3 hrs/week
: 40 Marks
: 60 Marks
Credits: 3
Course objectives
1. To equip students for the development of an Embedded System for Control/ Guidance/
Power/Electrical Machines applications.
2. To make students capable of developing their own embedded controller for their applications
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to design and develop suitable
embedded controller for any physical system and implement it in real-time.
Module I
Introduction to Embedded Systems: Embedded system definition, features. Current trends and
Challenges, Real-time Systems. Hard and Soft, Predictable and Deterministic kernel, Scheduler. 8051-8
bit Microcontroller: Architecture, CPU Block Diagram, Memory management, Interrupts peripheral
and addressing modes. ALP & Embedded C programming for 8051 based system-timer, watch dog
timer, Analog & digital interfacing, serial communication. Introduction to TI MSP430
microcontrollers. Architecture, Programming and Case study/Project with popular 8/16/32 bit
microcontrollers such as 8051, MSP 430, PIC or AVR.
Module II
High Performance RISC Architecture : ARM Processor Fundamentals, ARM Cortex M3
Architecture, ARM Instruction Set, Thumb Instructions, memory mapping, Registers, and
programming model. Optimizing ARM assembly code. Exceptions & Interrupt handling.
Introduction to open source development boards with ARM Cortex processors, such as Beagle Board,
Panda board & leopard boards. Programming & porting of different OS to open source development
boards.
Module III
Real time Operating System: Basic Concepts, Round robin, Round robin with interrupts, Function
queue scheduling architecture, semaphores, Mutex, Mail box, memory management, Priority
inversion, thread Synchronisation. Review of C-Programming, RTOS Linux & RTLinux Internals,
Programming in Linux & RTLinux Configuring & Compiling RTLinux.
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ECD2005
BIOMEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION
: 3 hrs/week
: 40 Marks
: 60 Marks
3-0-0-3
Credits: 3
Course objectives
To provide an introduction to the modern Biomedical instruments and systems, features and
applications.
Learning outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have insight into operation and maintenance
of modern biomedical equipments used in clinical practice.
Module 1
Introduction to the physiology of cardiac, nervous, muscular and respiratory systems. Transducers
and Electrodes. Different types of transducers and their selection for biomedical applications,
Electrode theory. Different types of electrodes, reference electrodes, hydrogen, calomel, Ag-AgCl,
pH electrode, selection criteria of electrodes.
Module II
Measurement of electrical activities in muscles and brain. Electromyography,
Electroencephalograph and their interpretation. Cardiovascular measurement. The cardio vascular
system, Measurement of blood pressure, sphygmomanometer, blood flow, cardiac output and
cardiac rate. Electrocardiography, echo- cardiography, ballisto-cardiography, plethysmography,
magnetic and ultrasonic measurement of blood flow.
Module III
Therapeutic Equipment Cardiac pace-makers, defibrillators, machine, diathermy.
Respiratory System Measurement: Respiratory mechanism, measurement of gas volume, flow
rate, carbon dioxide and oxygen concentration in inhaled air, respiration controller.
Instrumentation for clinical laboratory - Measurement of pH value of blood, ESR measurements,
oxygen and carbon concentration in blood, GSR measurement X-ray and Radio isotopic
instrumentation, diagnostic X-ray, CAT, medical use of isotopes. Ultrasonography, MRI.
References
1. R. S. Khandpur, Handbook of Biomedical Instrumentation, TMH Publishing Company Ltd.,
New Delhi.
2. Joseph J. Carr, John M Brown, Introduction to Biomedical Equipment Technology, Pearson
Education (Singapore) Pvt. Ltd.
3. Leslie Cromwell, Biomedical Instrumentation and Measurements, Prentice Hall India, New
Delhi
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge in electronic instrumentation
Structure of the Question Paper
For the end semester examination, the question paper consists of three questions from each module, out
of which two are to be answered by the students.
EPD 2001
: 3 hrs/week
: 40 Marks
: 60 Marks
3-0-0-3
Credits: 3
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to design and analyse the
performance of small isolated renewable energy sources.
Course Objective
This subject provides sufficient knowledge about the promising new and renewable sources of energy
so as to equip students capable of working with projects related to its aim to take up research work in
connected areas
Module I
Direct solar energy-The sun as a perennial source of energy; flow of energy in the universe and the cycle
of matter in the human ecosystem; direct solar energy utilization; solar thermal applications - water
heating systems, space heating and cooling of buildings, solar cooking, solar ponds, solar green houses,
solar thermal electric systems; solar photovoltaic power generation; solar production of hydrogen.
Module II
Energy from oceans-Wave energy generation - potential and kinetic energy from waves; wave energy
conversion devices; advantages and disadvantages of wave energy- Tidal energy - basic principles; tidal
power generation systems; estimation of energy and power; advantages and limitations of tidal power
generation- Ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC); methods of ocean thermal electric power
generation Wind energy - basic principles of wind energy conversion; design of windmills; wind data
and energy estimation; site selection considerations.
Module III
Classification of small hydro power (SHP) stations; description of basic civil works design
considerations; turbines and generators for SHP; advantages and limitations. Biomass and bio-fuels;
energy plantation; biogas generation; types of biogas plants; applications of biogas; energy from wastes
Geothermal energy- Origin and nature of geothermal energy; classification of geothermal resources;
schematic of geothermal power plants; operational and environmental problems
New energy sources (only brief treatment expected)-Fuel cell: hydrogen energy; alcohol energy; nuclear
fusion: cold fusion; power from satellite stations
References
1. John W. Twidell , Anthony D Weir, 'Renewable Energy Resources' , English Language Book
Society (ELBS), 1996
2. Godfrey Boyle , Renewable Energy -Power for Sustainable Future ,Oxford University Press,
1996
3. S. A. Abbasi, Naseema Abbasi, 'Renewable energy sources and their environmental impact"
Prentice-Hall of India, 2001
4. G. D. Rai, 'Non-conventional sources of energy', Khanna Publishers, 2000
5. G. D. Rai, 'Solar energy utilization', Khanna Publishers, 2000
6. S. L. Sah, 'Renewable and novel energy sources', M.I. Publications, 1995
7. S. Rao and B. B. Parulekar, 'Energy Technology, Khanna Publishers, 1999
Structure of the question paper
For the end semester examination, the question paper contains three questions from each module out of
which two questions are to be answered by the student.
EPD 2002
: 3 hrs/week
: 40 Marks
: 60 Marks
Credits: 3
Course Objective
To introduce SCADA systems, its components, architecture, communication and applications.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to use SCADA systems in
different engineering applications such as utility, communication, automation, control, monitoring
etc.
Module I
Introduction to SCADA Data acquisition systems - Evolution of SCADA, Communication
technologies-. Monitoring and supervisory functions- SCADA applications in Utility Automation,
Industries- SCADA System Components: Schemes- Remote Terminal Unit (RTU), Intelligent
Electronic Devices (IED),Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Communication Network,
SCADA Server, SCADA/HMI Systems
Module II
SCADA Architecture: Various SCADA architectures, advantages and disadvantages of each system single unified standard architecture -IEC 61850-SCADA Communication:Various industrial
communication technologies -wired and wireless methods and fibre optics-Open standard
communication protocols
Module3
SCADA Applications: Utility applications- Transmission and Distribution sector -operations,
monitoring, analysis and improvement. Industries - oil, gas and water. Case studies,
Implementation. Simulation Exercises
References
1. Stuart A Boyer. SCADA-Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition', Instrument
Society of
America Publications. USA. 1999.
2. Gordan Clarke, Deon RzynAzvs, Practical Modern SCADA Protocols: DNP3, 60870J and
Related Systems', Newnes Publications, Oxford, UK,2004
Structure of the question paper
For the end semester examination, the question paper contains three questions from each module out of
which two questions are to be answered by the student.
EMD2001
3-0-0-3
: 3 hrs/week
: 40 Marks
: 60 Marks
Credits: 3
Course Objective
To present a comprehensive overview of Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicle.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Choose a suitable drive scheme for developing an electric of hybrid vehicle depending on
resources.
2. Design and develop basic schemes of electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles.
3. Choose proper energy storage systems for vehicle applications.
4. Identify various communication protocols and technologies used in vehicle networks.
Module I
Introduction to Hybrid Electric Vehicles: History of hybrid and electric vehicles, social and
environmental importance of hybrid and electric vehicles, impact of modern drive-trains on energy
supplies.
Conventional Vehicles: Basics of vehicle performance, vehicle power source characterization,
transmission characteristics, mathematical models to describe vehicle performance.
Hybrid Electric Drive-trains: Basic concept of hybrid traction, introduction to various hybrid drivetrain topologies, power flow control in hybrid drive-train topologies, fuel efficiency analysis.
Electric Drive-trains: Basic concept of electric traction, introduction to various electric drive-train
topologies, power flow control in electric drive-train topologies, fuel efficiency analysis.
Module II
Electric Propulsion unit: Introduction to electric components used in hybrid and electric vehicles,
Configuration and control of DC Motor drives, Configuration and control of Induction Motor drives,
configuration and control of Permanent Magnet Motor drives, Configuration and control of Switch
Reluctance Motor drives, drive system efficiency.
Energy Storage: Introduction to Energy Storage Requirements in Hybrid and Electric Vehicles, Battery
based energy storage and its analysis, Fuel Cell based energy storage and its analysis, Super Capacitor
based energy storage and its analysis, Flywheel based energy storage and its analysis, Hybridization of
different energy storage devices.
Sizing the drive system: Matching the electric machine and the internal combustion engine (ICE),
Sizing the propulsion motor, sizing the power electronics, selecting the energy storage technology,
Module III
Communications, supporting subsystems: In vehicle networks- CAN, Energy Management Strategies:
Introduction to energy management strategies used in hybrid and electric vehicles, classification of
different energy management strategies, comparison of different energy management strategies,
implementation issues of energy management strategies.
Case Studies: Design of a Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), Design of a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV).
References
1. Iqbal Hussein, Electric and Hybrid Vehicles: Design Fundamentals, CRC Press, 2003.
2. Mehrdad Ehsani, Yimi Gao, Sebastian E. Gay, Ali Emadi, Modern Electric, Hybrid Electric
and Fuel Cell Vehicles: Fundamentals, Theory and Design, CRC Press, 2004.
3. James Larminie, John Lowry, Electric Vehicle Technology Explained, Wiley, 2003.
(The course syllabus is as presented in NPTEL, IIT-M. The online resources in the NPTEL library may
be utilised for this course).
Structure of the question paper
For the end semester examination, the question paper contains three questions from each module out of
which two questions are to be answered by the student.
EDD2001
3-0-0-3
: 3 hrs/week
: 40 Marks
: 60 Marks
Credits: 3
Course Objectives
1. To learn about specialized ICs and its applications
2. To understand PLL design and its applications
3. To study basics of PLCs
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Module I
Introduction: Measurement Techniques for Voltages, Current, Power, power
factor in Power
Electronic circuits, other recording and analysis of waveforms, sensing of speed.
Phase Locked Loops (PLL) & Applications: PLL Design using ICs, 555 Timer & its applications,
Analog to Digital converter using ICs, Digital to Analog converters using ICs, implementation of
different gating circuits.
Module II
Switching Regulator Control Circuits: Introduction, Isolation Techniques of switching regulator
systems, PWM Systems, Some commercially available PWM control ICs and their applications: TL
494 PWM Control IC, UC 1840 Programmable off line PWM controller, UC 1524 PWM control IC,
UC 1846 current mode control IC, UC 1852 Resonant mode power supply controller.
Switching Power Supply Ancillary, Supervisory & Peripheral circuits and components: Introduction,
Optocouplers, self-Biased techniques used in primary side of reference power supplies, Soft/Start in
switching power supplies, Current limit circuits, Over voltage protection, AC line loss detection.
Module III
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC): Basic configuration of a PLC, Programming and PLC,
Program Modification, Power Converter control using PLCs.
References
1. G. K. Dubey, S. R. Doradla, A. Johsi, and R. M. K. Sinha, Thyristorised Power Controllers,
New Age International, 1st Edition, 2004.
2. George Chryssis, High Frequency Switching Power Supplies, McGraw-Hill, 2nd Edition,
3. Unitrode application notes: http://www.smps.us/Unitrode.html
Structure of the Question Paper
For the end semester examination, the question paper consists of three questions from each module, out
of which two are to be answered by the students
EDD2002
3-0-0-3
: 3 hrs/week
: 40 Marks
: 60 Marks
Credits: 3
Course Objective
Understanding, analysis and application of electrical energy management measurement and accounting
techniques, consumption patterns, conservation methods.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. To understand the concept of analysis and application of electrical energy management
measurement techniques.
2. To understand the various energy conservation methods in industries.
Module I
Energy Auditing and Economics: System approach and End use approach to efficient use of
Electricity; Electricity tariff types; Energy auditing-Types and objectives-audit instruments ECO
assessment and Economic methods-cash flow model, time value of money, evaluation of proposals,
pay-back method, average rate of return method, internal rate of return method, present value method,
profitability index, life cycle costing approach, investment decision and uncertainty, consideration of
income taxes, depreciation and inflation in investment analysis- specific energy analysis-Minimum
energy paths- consumption models- Case study.
Module II
Reactive Power Management and Lighting: Reactive Power management Capacitor Sizing-Degree
of Compensation-Capacitor losses-Location-Placement-Maintenance-Case study. Economics of power
factor improvement. Peak Demand controls- Methodologies Types of Industrial Loads-Optimal Load
scheduling-Case study. Lightning-Energy efficient light sources-Energy Conservation in Lighting
schemes. Electronic Ballast-Power quality issues-Luminaries-Case study.
Module III
Cogeneration and conservation in industries: Cogeneration-Types and Schemes-Optimal operation
of cogeneration plants- Case study. Electric loads of Air conditioning and Refrigeration Energy
conservation measures-Cool storage- Types- Optimal operation-Case study .Electric water heatingGeysers-Solar Water Heaters-Power Consumption in Compressors, Energy conservation measuresElectrolytic Process-Computer Control-Software EMS.
References
1.
Giovanni Petrecca, Industrial Energy Management: Principles and Application, The Kluwer
International Series-207, 1999
2. Anthony J. Pansini, Kenneth D. Smalling, Guide to Electric Load Management, Pennwell
Pub.,1998
3. Howard E. Jordan, Energy-Efficient Electric Motors and their Applications, Pleneum Pub
Corp. 2nd edition, 1994
4. Turner, Wayne C., Energy Management Handbook, Lilburn, The Fairmont Press, 2001.
5. Albert Thumann, Handbook of Energy Audits, Fairmont Press 5th Edition, 1998
6. IEEE Bronze Book, Recommended Practice for Energy Conservation and Cost effective
Planning in Industrial Facilities ,IEEE Inc ,USA
7. Albert Thumann P.W, Plant Engineers and Managers Guide to Energy Conservation, 7th
Edition, TWI Press Inc. Terre Haute.
8. Donald R. W., Energy Efficiency Manual, Energy Institute Press
9. Partab H., Art and Science of Utilization of Electrical Energy, Dhanpat Rai & Sons , New Delhi
10. Tripathy S. C., Electrical Energy Utilization and Conservation, Tata McGraw-Hill
11. NESCAP- Guide Book on Promotion of Sustainable Energy Consumption
Structure of the Question Paper
For the end semester examination, the question paper consists of three questions from each module, out
of which two are to be answered by the students
EDD 2003
3-0-0-3
: 3 hrs/week
: 40 Marks
: 60 Marks
Credits: 3
Course Objectives
6. At the end of the course students will be able to perform analysis power network systems.
7. Should be able to analyze faults and load flows
8. Can develop programming skills for coding load flows and its applications like OPF.
9. Ability to understand concepts for solving multi phase systems.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to use various algorithms for solving a
real time power system network.
Module I
Basics of graph theory-incidence matrices-Primitive network- Building algorithm for formation of bus
impedance matrix (ZBUS )--Modification of ZBUS due to changes in the primitive network with and
without mutual coupling. Review of YBUS formation-Modification of ZBUS and YBUS for change of
reference.
Network fault Calculations: Review of sequence transformations and impedance diagrams- Fault
calculations using ZBUS, Analysis of balanced and unbalanced three phase faults Short circuit faults
open circuit faults.
Module II
Network modelling Conditioning of Y Matrix Load Flow basics- Newton Raphson method Fast
decoupled Load flow Three phase load flow.
Review of HVDC systems- DC power flow Single phase and three phase
Need for AC-DC systems- AC-DC load flow DC system model Unified and Sequential Solution
Techniques.
Module III
Review of economic dispatch: strategy for two generator system generalized strategies effect of
transmission losses. Combined economic and emission dispatch- Reactive power dispatch-Formulation
of optimal power flow (OPF) various equality and inequality constraints -solution by Gradient
method Newtons method Security constrained OPF- Sensitivity factors - Continuation Power flow
method.
References
1. G. W. Stagg and El-Abiad, Computer Methods in Power System Analysis, McGraw-Hill, 1968.
2. Arrillaga J., and Arnold C.P., Computer Analysis of Power Systems, John Wiley and Sons, New
York, 1997
3. Allen J. Wood and Bruce F. Woollenberg, Power Generation Operation and Control, John
Wiley & Sons, 2nd Edition 1996.
4. D.P. Kothari, J.S. Dhillon, Power System Optimization, Prentice-Hall India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi,
2006
5. Grainger J. J., Stevenson W. D., Power System Analysis, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 2003
6. Nagrath, D. P. Kothari, "Modern Power System Analysis", Tata McGraw-Hill, 1980
7. Pai M.A., Computer Techniques in Power System Analysis, 2nd edition, Tata McGraw-Hill, New
Delhi, 2006.
8. Ajjarapu V., Christy C., The Continuation Power Flow: A Tool for Voltage Stability Analysis,
IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, Vol. 7(1), pp 416-423.
Structure of the Question Paper
For the end semester examination, the question paper consists of three questions from each module, out
of which two are to be answered by the students
EDD2004
3-0-0-3
: 3 hrs/week
: 40 Marks
: 60 Marks
Credits: 3
Course Objectives
1. To introduce students to the use of PLCs in industry and to provide skills with modern PLC
programming tools.
2. To acquire basic knowledge about multi-input multi-output (MIMO) systems.
3. To acquire extensive basic and advanced knowledge about various aspects of PLC, SCADA,
DCS and Real Time Systems.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Understand the operation of a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and its use in industry.
Hardwire a PLC and apply ladder logic programming to perform simple automation tasks.
Understand and apply common industrial analogue and digital input/output modules.
Demonstrate an understanding of field bus systems and SCADA at an introductory level.
Module I
Multivariable control- Basic expressions for MIMO systems- Singular values- Stability normsCalculation of system norms- Robustness- Robust stability.
H2/H Theory- Solution for design using H2/H - Case studies. Interaction and decoupling- Relative
gain analysis- Effects of interaction- Response to disturbances- Decoupling- Introduction to batch
process control.
PLC Basics: PLC system, I/O modules and interfacing, CPU processor, programming equipment,
programming formats, construction of PLC ladder diagrams, devices connected to I/O modules. PLC
Programming: Input instructions, outputs, operational procedures, programming examples using
contacts and coils, Drill press operation.
Module II
Digital logic gates, programming in the Boolean algebra system, conversion examples. Ladder
diagrams for process control: Ladder diagrams and sequence listings, ladder diagram construction and
flow chart for spray process system.
Large Scale Control Systems - SCADA: Introduction, SCADA Architecture, Different Communication
Protocols, Common System Components, Supervision and Control, HMI, RTU and Supervisory
Stations, Trends in SCADA, Security Issues
Module III
Distributed Control Systems (DCS): Introduction, DCS Architecture, Local Control (LCU)
architecture, LCU languages, LCU - Process interfacing issues, communication facilities,
configuration of DCS, displays, and redundancy concept - case studies in DCS.
Real time systems- Real time specifications and design techniques- Real time kernels- Inter task
communication and synchronization- Real time memory management- Supervisory control- direct
digital control- Distributed control- PC based automation.
References
1. Shinskey F.G., Process Control Systems: Application, Design and Tuning, McGraw Hill
International Edition, Singapore, 1988.
2. Belanger P.R., Control Engineering: A Modern Approach, Saunders College Publishing, USA,
1995.
3. Dorf R. C. and Bishop R. T., Modern Control Systems, Addison Wesley Longman Inc., 1999
4. Laplante P.A., Real Time Systems: An Engineers Handbook, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New
Delhi, 2002.
5. Stuart A. Boyer: SCADA-Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, Instrument Society of
America Publications,USA,1999
6. Efim Rosenwasser, Bernhard P. Lampe, Multivariable Computer-Controlled Systems: A Transfer
Function Approach, Springer, 2006
7. John W. Webb, Ronald A. Reiss, Programmable Logic Controllers: Principle and Applications,
Fifth Edition, PHI
8. R. Hackworth and F.D Hackworth Jr., Programmable Logic Controllers: Programming Method
and Applications, Pearson, 2004.
Structure of the Question Paper
For the end semester examination, the question paper consists of three questions from each module, out
of which two are to be answered by the students.
EID2001
: 3hrs/week
: 40 Marks
: 60 Marks
Credits: 3
Course Objective
To provide experience to design digital and analog hardware interface for microcontroller based
systems. To provide in depth knowledge of higher bit processors
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to use microprocessors and
microcontrollers for different applications.
Module I
Internal architecture of 8086 CPU, instruction set and programming, assembly language programming
on IBM PC, ROM bios and DOS utilities. 8086 basic system concepts, signals, instruction queue, MIN
mode and MAX mode, bus cycle, memory interface, read and write bus cycles, timing parameters.
Module II
Input/output interface of 8086, I/O data transfer, I/O bus cycle. Interrupt interface of 8086, types of
interrupts, interrupt processing. DMA transfer, interfacing and refreshing DRAM, 8086 based
multiprocessing system, 8087 math coprocessor. Typical 8086 based system configuration, keyboard
interface, CRT controller, floppy disk controller
Module III
Introduction to higher bit processors, 80286, 80386, 80486, Pentium. A typical 16 bit Microcontroller
with RISC architecture and Integrated A-D converter e.g. PIC 18Cxxx family: Advantages of Harvard
Architecture, instruction pipeline, analog input, PWM output, serial I/O, timers, in-circuit and self
programmability. Instruction set. Typical application. Development tools.
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EID2002
: 3hrs/week
: 40 Marks
: 60 Marks
Credits: 3
Course Objective
To equip students with various advanced topics in power electronics
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to understand working of power
converters and design converters for industrial applications
Module I
Introduction to switched mode power converters, Generalized comparison between switched mode and
linear DC regulators, operation and steady state performance of Buck, Boost, Buck-Boost and Cuk
Converters: Continuous conduction mode, discontinuous conduction mode and boundary between
continuous and discontinuous mode of operation, output voltage ripple calculation, effect of parasitic
elements.
Module II
DC-DC converter with isolation: Fly back converters- other fly back converter topologies, forward
converter, The forward converter switching transistor- Variation of the basic forward converter, Push
pull converter-Push pull converter transistor-Limitation of the Push Pull circuit-circuit variation of the
push pull converter-the half bridge and full bridge DC-DC converters. High frequency inductor design
and transformer design considerations, magnetic core, current transformers.
Module III
Control of switched mode DC power supplies: Voltage feed forward PWM control, current mode
control, digital pulse width modulation control, isolation techniques of switching regulator systems:
soft start in switching power supply designs, current limit circuits, over voltage protection circuit. A
typical monolithic PWM control circuit and their application: TL 494. Power factor control in DC-DC
converters. Electromagnetic and radio frequency interference, conducted and radiated noise, EMI
suppression, EMI reduction at source, EMI filters, EMI screening, EMI measurements and
specifications. Power conditioners and Uninterruptible Power Supplies, Types of UPS-Redundant and
Non Redundant UPS.
References
1. Mohan, Undeland, Robbins, Power Electronics: Converters, Application and Design, John Wiley
& Sons, 1989
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A.I. Pressman, Switching Mode Power Supply Design, Tata McGraw-Hill, 1992
M. H. Rashid, Power Electronics, PHI, 2004
Michel, D., DC-DC Switching Regulator Analysis, Newness, 2000
Lee, Y., Computer Aided Analysis and Design of Switch Mode Power Supply, 1993
Staff, VPEC, Power Device & their Application, 2000
EID2003
Credits: 3
40 Marks
60 Marks
Course Objective
To equip students with various advanced topics in Power System Instrumentation
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be acquainted to advanced instrumentation
techniques employed in power plants.
Module I
General scope of instrumentation in power systems. Electrical instruments and meters.
Telemetry. Data transmission channels-pilots, PLCC, Microwave links. Interference effect.
Automatic meter reading and billing.
Module II
Simulators. SCADA and operating systems. Data loggers and data display system. Remote
control instrumentation. Disturbance recorders. Area and Central Control station
instrumentation.
Module III
Frontiers of future power system instrumentation including microprocessor based systems.
Application of digital computers for data processing and on-line system control.
References
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EID2004
: 3hrs/week
: 40 Marks
: 60 Marks
Credits: 3
Course Objective
To understand about the basics of optimal control. To introduce about the current research in
optimization for robust control.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to implement control techniques
optimally.
Module I
Describing system and evaluating its performance: problem formulation - state variable representation
of the system-performance measure-the carrier landing of a jet aircraft-dynamic programming
Module II
Linear quadratic optimal control: formulation of the optimal control problem- quadratic integrals and
matrix differential equations-optimum gain matrix steady state solution-disturbances and reference
input: exogenous variables general performance integral weighting of performance at terminal time,
concepts of MIMO system.
Module III
Linear quadratic Gaussian problem : Kalman identity-selection of the optimal LQ performance indexLQR with loop shaping techniques-linear quadratic Gaussian problem-kalman state estimator -property
of the LQG based controller-reduced order LQG control law design- advances in control system
design-concept of robust control- H infinity design techniques
References
1. Bernad Friedland, Control System Design, McGraw-Hill, 2012.
2. Ching-Fang-Lin , Advanced Control System Design, Prentice Hall, 1994.
3. Krick D. E., Optimal Control Theory, Dover Publications, 2004.
Structure of the Question paper
For the end semester examination, the question paper will consist of three questions from each module
out of which two questions are to be answered by the students.
EID2005
: 3hrs /week
: 40 Marks.
: 60 Marks.
Credits: 3
Course objectives
1. To introduce the concepts of linear and nonlinear multivariable systems.
2. To impart an in-depth knowledge on the different representations of MIMO systems.
3. To provide the difference between linear single and multivariable systems using time and
frequency domain techniques and their design.
4. To provide an insight into nonlinear MIMO systems.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Use different representations for MIMO systems.
2. Analyse given linear and non linear multivariable systems and assess its performance using
frequency and time domain techniques.
3. Design linear MIMO systems.
Module I
Linear Multivariable Control Systems: Canonical representations and stability analysis of linear
MIMO systems, General linear square MIMO systems ,Transfer matrices of general MIMO systems ,
MIMO system zeros and poles, Spectral representation of transfer matrices: characteristic transfer
functions and canonical basis, Representation of the open-loop and closed MIMO system via the
similarity transformation and dyads, Stability analysis of general MIMO systems, Singular value
decomposition of transfer matrices, Uniform MIMO systems, Characteristic transfer functions and
canonical representations of uniform MIMO systems, Stability analysis of uniform MIMO systems,
Normal MIMO systems, Canonical representations of normal MIMO systems.
Circulant MIMO systems, Anticirculant MIMO systems, Characteristic transfer functions of complex
circulant and anticirculant systems, Multivariable root loci , Root loci of general MIMO systems, Root
loci of uniform systems , Root loci of circulant and anticirculant systems.
Module II
Performance and design of linear MIMO systems: Generalized frequency response characteristics and
accuracy of linear, MIMO systems under sinusoidal inputs, Frequency characteristics of general
MIMO systems, Frequency characteristics and oscillation index of normal MIMO systems, Frequency
characteristics and oscillation index of uniform MIMO systems, Dynamical accuracy of MIMO
systems under slowly changing deterministic signals, Matrices of error coefficients of general MIMO
systems.
Dynamical accuracy of circulant, anticirculant and uniform MIMO systems, Accuracy of MIMO
systems with rigid cross-connections , Statistical accuracy of linear MIMO systems, Accuracy of
general MIMO systems under stationary stochastic signals, Statistical accuracy of normal MIMO
systems ,Statistical accuracy of uniform MIMO systems, Formulae for mean square outputs of
characteristic systems , Design of linear MIMO systems
Module III
Nonlinear Multivariable Control System: Study of one-frequency self-oscillation in nonlinear
harmonically linearized MIMO systems, Mathematical foundations of the harmonic linearization
method for one-frequency periodical processes in nonlinear MIMO systems, One-frequency limit
cycles in general MIMO systems, Necessary conditions for the existence and investigation of the limit
cycle in harmonically linearized MIMO systems, Stability of the limit cycle in MIMO systems, Limit
cycles in uniform MIMO systems, Necessary conditions for the existence and investigation of limit
cycles in uniform MIMO systems, Analysis of the stability of limit cycles in uniform systems.
Limit cycles in circulant and anticirculant MIMO systems, Necessary conditions for the existence and
investigation of limit cycles in circulant and anticirculant systems, Limit cycles in uniform circulant
and anticirculant systems.
References
1. Oleg N. Gasparyan, Linear and Nonlinear Multivariable Feedback Control: A Classical
Approach, John Wiley & Sons Ltd.,2008.
2. Sigurd Skogestad, Ian Postlethwaite, Multivariable Feedback Control - Analysis and Design,
John Wiley & Sons Ltd., 2nd Edition, 2005.
Structure of the Question Paper
For the end semester examination, there will be three questions from each module out of which two
questions are to be answered by the students.
ECC2000
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2-0-0-2
: 2 hrs/week
: 40 Marks
: 60 Marks
Credits: 2
Course Objective
1. To formulate a viable research question
2. To distinguish probabilistic from deterministic explanations
3. To analyze the benefits and drawbacks of different methodologies
4. To understand how to prepare and execute a feasible research project
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to understand research concepts in
terms of identifying the research problem, collecting relevant data pertaining to the problem, to carry
out the research and writing research papers/thesis/dissertation.
Module I
Introduction to Research Methodology - Objectives and types of research: Motivation towards research
- Research methods vs. Methodology. Type of research: Descriptive vs. Analytical, Applied vs.
Fundamental, Quantitative vs. Qualitative, and Conceptual vs. Empirical.
Research Formulation - Defining and formulating the research problem -Selecting the problem Necessity of defining the problem - Importance of literature review in defining a problem. Literature review:
Primary and secondary sources - reviews, treatise, monographs, patents. Web as a source: searching the
web. Critical literature review - Identifying gap areas from literature review - Development of working
hypothesis. (15 Hours)
Module II
Research design and methods: Research design - Basic Principles- Need for research design Features
of a good design. Important concepts relating to research design: Observation and Facts, Laws and
Theories, Prediction and explanation, Induction, Deduction. Development of Models and research plans:
Exploration, Description, Diagnosis, Experimentation and sample designs. Data Collection and analysis:
Execution of the research - Observation and Collection of data - Methods of data collection - Sampling
Methods- Data Processing and Analysis strategies - Data Analysis with Statistical Packages - HypothesisTesting -Generalization and Interpretation. (15 Hours)
Module III
Reporting and thesis writing - Structure and components of scientific reports -Types of report - Technical
reports and thesis - Significance - Different steps in the preparation, Layout, structure and Language of
typical reports, Illustrations and tables, Bibliography, referencing and footnotes. Presentation; Oral
presentation - Planning - Preparation -Practice - Making presentation - Use of audio-visual aids Importance of effective communication.
Application of results of research outcome: Environmental impacts Professional ethics - Ethical
issues -ethical committees. Commercialization of the work - Copy right - royalty - Intellectual property
rights and patent law - Trade Related aspects of Intellectual Property Rights - Reproduction of published
material - Plagiarism - Citation and acknowledgement - Reproducibility and accountability.
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EPC2101
0-0-2-1
: 2hrs/week
: 100 Marks
: Nil
Credits; 1
Course Objectives
Ability to conduct advanced experiments in power systems.
Learning Outcomes
The students are able to perform advanced experimental works for industrial projects
Experiments
1. Three phase unbalanced Load flow analysis Short Circuit and Transient stability Studies
2. Economic Dispatch (Programming)
3. Optimal Load Flow
4. Relay Coordination
5. Simulation of SVC, STATCOM etc using PSCAD/MATLAB
6. Simulation of HVDC systems using PSCAD
7. Behaviour of Power System Components for different harmonic over voltages
8. Lab practice on LABVIEW software for power monitoring and control
9. String efficiency of insulators
10. Partial discharge measurement of dielectrics
In addition to the above, the Department can offer a few experiments in the Electrical Machines
Laboratory and a few newly developed experiments in the Power Systems Laboratory
Minimum of 10 experiments are to be conducted
EPC2102
SEMINAR
: 2 hrs/week
Continuous Assessment
: 100 Marks
Credits : 2
The student is expected to present a seminar in one of the current topics in the stream of specialisation.
The student will undertake a detailed study based on current published papers, journals, books on the
chosen subject, present the seminar and submit seminar report at the end of the semester.
Distribution of marks
Seminar Report Evaluation
Seminar Presentation
- 40 marks
- 60 marks
EPC2103
: 2 hrs/week
: 100 Marks
Credits : 2
For the Thesis-Preliminary part I the student is expected to start the preliminary background
studies towards the Thesis by conducting a literature survey in the relevant field. He/she should
broadly identify the area of the Thesis work, familiarize with the design and analysis tools required for
the Thesis work and plan the experimental platform, if any, required for Thesis work. The student will
submit a detailed report of these activities at the end of the semester.
Distribution of marks
Internal assessment of work by the Guide
: 50 marks
: 50 Marks
EPE 3001
3-0-0-3
: 3hrs/week
: 40 Marks
: 60 Marks
Credits: 3
Course Objective
Objective of the course is to introduce various advancements in the distribution systems
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to do:
1. Distribution system expansion planning
2. Distribution automation
Module I
Power System: General Concepts - Distribution of power - Management - systems study Loads and Energy Forecasting: Power loads - Area Preliminary survey load forecasting Regression analysis - Correlation analysis - Analysis of time series - Factors in power system
loading -Technological forecasting Sources of error
Planning, Design and Operation methodology: System calculations, Network elements Distribution load flow: Radial systems, distribution systems with loops - fault studies - effect of
abnormal loads, Voltage control - line circuits - harmonics- urban distribution - load variations
Distribution system expansion planning load characteristics load forecasting design concepts
optimal location of substation design of radial lines solution technique.
Module II
Optimization of distribution systems: Introduction, Costing of Schemes, Typical network
configurations - Long and Short term planning, network cost modelling, voltage levels Synthesis of optimum line networks -Application of linear programming to network synthesis
-Optimum Phase sequence Economic loading of distribution transformers- Worst case
loading of distribution transformers
Distribution automation: Distribution automation - Definitions - Project Planning Communication, Sensors, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Consumer
Information systems (CIS), Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Power System reliability: Basic Reliability Concepts and Series, Parallel, Series-Parallel
Systems- Development of State Transition Model to Determine the Steady State Probabilities
Module III
Consumer Services: Supply industry - Natural monopoly - Regulations - Standards - Consumer
load requirements Cost of Supply - load management - theft of power ~ Energy metering Tariffs: Costing and Pricing, Classification of Tariffs Deregulated Systems: Reconfiguring
Power systems- Unbundling of Electric Utilities- Competition and Direct access Voltage control
Application of shunt capacitance for loss reduction Harmonics in the system static VAR systems
loss reduction and voltage improvement.
References
1. A. S. Pabla, 'Electrical Power Distribution Systems', 4th edn., TMH, 1997
2. Turan Gonen, 'Electrical Power Distribution Engineering', McGraw-Hill, 1986
3. Colin Bayliss, 'Transmission and Distribution Electrical Engineering', Butterworth
Heinemann, 1996
4. Pansini, Electrical Distribution Engineering
5. E. Lakervi & E. J. Holmes, Electricity Distribution Network Design, 2ndEdition, Peter
Peregrimus Ltd.
6. Dhillan B. S.,Power System Reliability, Safety and Management, An Arbor Sam 1981
Structure of the question paper
For the end semester examination, the question paper contains three questions from each module out of
which two questions are to be answered by the student.
EPE 3002
3-0-0-3
: 3hrs/week
: 40 Marks
: 60 Marks
Credits: 3
Course Objective
To equip the engineers for operating power systems more effectively and reliably utilizing the
resources in an optimal manner
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
1. Analyse transient stability and voltage stability
2. Operate power systems more effectively and reliably.
Module I
Concept of Power system stability-Types of stability-Transient stability analysis: An Elementary View
of Transient Stability-Structure of a complete power system model for transient stability analysisTransient Stability Enhancement
Voltage Stability Analysis-Definition and Criteria-Mechanism of Voltage Collapse-Static Analysis:
V-Q sensitivity analysis, Q-V modal analysis-Determination of Shortest distance to instability-The
continuation load flow analysis-Important voltage stability indices-Prevention of Voltage Collapse
Module II
Concept of reliability, non-repairable components, hazard models, components with preventive
maintenance, ideal repair and preventive maintenance, repairable components, normal repair and
preventive maintenance.
System reliability, monotonic structures, reliability of series-parallel structures, the V out of 'rf
configuration, the decomposition methods, minimal tie and cut method, state space method of system
representation, system of two independent components, two components with dependent failures,
combining states, non-exponential repair times failure effects analysis, State enumeration method,
application to non-repairable systems.
Other methods of system reliability, fault free analysis. Monte Carlo simulation, planning for reliability,
outage definitions, construction of reliability models.
Module III
Generating capacity reserve evaluation, the generation model, the probability of capacity deficiency,
the frequency and duration method, comparison of the reliability indices, generation expansion planning,
uncertainties in generating unit failure rates and in load forecasts. Operating reserve evaluation, state
space representation of generating units, rapid start and hot-reserve units, the security function approach.
Interconnected systems, two connected systems with independent loads, two connected system with
correlated loads, more than two systems interconnected.
References
1. K. R. Padiyar, 'Power System Dynamics', 2nd Edition, B.S. Publishers, 2003
2. P. Kundur, 'Power System Stability and Control, McGraw-Hill Inc., 1994
3. T. Van Cutsem, C. Vournas, ' Voltage Stability of Electric Power System, Kluwer Academic
Publishers, 1998
4. J. J. Endrenyi, Reliability Modelling in Electric Power Systems , John Wiley & Sons
5. Singh C., Billinton R. System Reliability Modelling and Evaluation, Hutchinston,
Structure of the question paper
For the end semester examination, the question paper contains three questions from each module out of
which two questions are to be answered by the student.
EPE 3005
3-0-0-3
: 3 hrs/week
: 40 Marks
: 60 Marks
Credits: 3
Course Objective
To impart principles of different measurement systems and methods of various electrical parameters.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to analyse the performance of
measuring instruments and use it for different applications.
Module I
Generalized performance characteristics of instruments Static and dynamic characteristics,
development of mathematical model of various measurement systems. Classification of instruments
based on their order. Dynamic response and frequency response studies of zero order, first order and
second order instruments. Theory of errors: systematic and random errors, limits of error, probable
error and standard deviation. Gaussian error curves, combination of errors.
Module II
Transducers, classification & selection of transducers, strain gauges, inductive & capacitive
transducers, piezoelectric and Hall-effect transducers, thyristors, thermocouples, photo-diodes &
photo-transistors, encoder type digital transducers, signal conditioning and telemetry, basic concepts of
smart sensors and application. Data Acquisition Systems.
Module III
Measurement of voltage, current, phase angle, frequency, active power and reactive power in power
plants. Energy meters and multipart tariff meters. Capacitive voltage transformers and their transient
behaviour, Current Transformers for measurement and protection, composite errors and transient
response.
Introduction to SCADA: Data acquisition systems, Evolution of SCADA, Communication
technologies, Monitoring and supervisory functions, SCADA applications in Utility Automation,
Industries
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EPE 3003
3-0-0-3
: 3hrs/week
: 40 Marks
: 60 Marks
Credits: 3
Course Objective
To enable the students gain a fair knowledge on the concepts and technology of EHV-AC &
DC transmission systems
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to analyse the problems faced in
EHV AC and DC transmission and for protection of EHV AC-DC substation and transmission
equipments.
Module I
EHV AC transmission-configuration-features-intermediate substations-applications- interconnected
AC networks-HVDC system-classification-configuration-equipment in HVDC substations-Power
flow in AC and HVDC lines-EHV AC vs. HVDC-economic comparison-HVDC power flow- power
conversion principle-power loss in DC system-steady state Ud/Id characteristics
Converter circuits-single phase and three phase circuits-analysis of bridge converter-with and without
overlap-grid control - control characteristics-constant minimum ignition angle control-constant current
control-extinction angle control
Harmonics-characteristics of harmonics-means of reducing harmonics-telephone interference-filterssingle frequency and double frequency-tuned filters-DC harmonic filter
Module II
Reactive power requirements in HVDC substations-effect of delay angle and extinction angle-short
circuit ratio in planning of HVDC
DC line oscillations and line dampers-over voltage protection-DC lightning arresters-DC circuit breakers
-basic concepts types & characteristics
Earth electrode-location and configuration-earth return-materials of anode-sea electrode shore
electrode-troubles by earth currents and remedial measures
Module III
EHV AC Transmission-Components of transmission system-voltage gradients of conductor-single and
bundled conductor
Corona & corona losses in EHVAC and HVDC-critical surface gradient-Peeks law-critical disruptive
voltage and critical electric stress for visual corona-Insulation requirements of EHV AC and DC
transmission lines - Electrostatic field of EHV lines-biological effects-live wire maintenance-insulation
coordination-insulation for power frequency-voltage-switching over voltage-lightning performancecalculation of line & ground parameters
References
1. E. W. Kimbark, Direct Current Transmission Volume, John Wiley, New York
2. Rakosh Das Begamudre, EHV AC Transmission Engineering, New Age International Pvt. Ltd.,
2nd Edition, 1997
3. K. R. Padiyar, HVDC Power Transmission Systems, Wiley Eastern Ltd.
4. S. Rao, EHV AC and HVDC Transmission Engineering & Practice, Khanna Publishers
Structure of the question paper
For the end semester examination, the question paper contains three questions from each module out of
which two questions are to be answered by the student.
EPE 3004
3-0-0-3
: 3 hrs/week
: 40 Marks
: 60 Marks
Credits: 3
Course Objective
To familiarize the different control schemes for Static VAR Compensators to mitigate power quality
problems in Power System
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to design controllers for FACTS
device for different application and to develop power system conditioner.
Module I
Fundamentals of Load Compensation, Steady-State Reactive Power Control in Electric Transmission
Systems, Reactive Power Compensation and Dynamic Performance of Transmission Systems.
Converters for Static Compensation, Single Phase and Three Phase Converters and Standard
Modulation Strategies (Programmed Harmonic Elimination and SPWM). GTO Inverters, Multi-Pulse
Converters and Interface Magnetics Multi-Level Inverters of Diode Clamped Type and Flying
Capacitor Type and suitable modulation strategies. Multi-level inverters of Cascade Type and their
modulation . Current Control of Inverters.
Module II
Static Reactive Power Compensators and their control. Shunt Compensators, SVCs of Thyristor
Switched and Thyristor Controlled types and their control, STATCOMs and their control, Series
Compensators of Thyristor Switched and Controlled Type and their Control, SSSC and its Control,
Sub-Synchronous Resonance and damping, Use of STATCOMs and SSSCs for Transient and
Dynamic Stability Improvement in Power Systems
Module III
Passive Harmonic Filtering . Single Phase Shunt Current Injection Type Filter and its Control, Three
Phase Three-wire Shunt Active Filtering and their control using p-q theory and d-q modelling . Threephase four-wire shunt active filters . Hybrid Filtering using Shunt Active Filters . Series Active
Filtering in Harmonic Cancellation Mode . Series Active Filtering in Harmonic Isolation Mode.
Dynamic Voltage Restorer and its control. Power Quality Conditioner
References
1. T. J. E. Miller, Reactive Power Control in Electric Systems, John Wiley & Sons, 1982.
2. N. G. Hingorani & L. Gyugyi, Understanding FACTS: Concepts and Technology of Flexible AC
Transmission Systems, IEEE Press, 2000.
3. Ned Mohan et.al, Power Electronics John Wiley and Sons, 2006
Structure of the question paper
For the end semester examination, the question paper contains three questions from each module out of
which two questions are to be answered by the student.
EME3001
3-0-0-3
: 3 hrs/week
: 40 Marks
: 60 Marks
Credits: 3
Course Objective
To equip the students with the dynamic aspect of different converters and their analysis
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Develop dynamic models of switched power converters using state space averaging and circuit
averaging techniques.
2. Develop converter transfer functions.
3. Design closed loop controllers for DC-DC power converters.
4. Design and implement current mode control for DC-DC converters.
Module I
Fundamentals of Steady state converter modelling and analysis, Steady-state equivalent circuits, losses
and efficiency. Inclusion of semiconductor conduction losses in converter model.
Small-signal AC modelling- Averaging of inductor/capacitor waveforms- perturbation and
linearisation.
State-Space Averaging-Circuit Averaging and averaged switch modelling- Canonical Circuit ModelManipulation of dc-dc converters' circuit model into Canonical Form-Modelling the pulse width
modulator
Module II
Converter Transfer Functions:-Review of frequency response analysis techniques- Bode plots
Converter transfer functions-graphical construction. Measurement of ac transfer functions and
impedances.
Controller Design: Effect of negative feedback on the network transfer functions-loop transfer
function-Controller design specifications- PD, PI and PID compensators - applications to the basic dcdc topologies - Practical methods to measure loop gains: Voltage and current injection
Module III
Converters in Discontinuous Conduction Mode: AC and DC equivalent circuit modelling of the
discontinuous conduction mode-Generalised Switch Averaging-small-signal ac modelling of the dcm
switch networkCurrent-Mode Control: Average Current-mode Control, Peak Current-mode control-first order modelsaccurate models for current-mode control-application to basic dc-dc converter topologies-Subharmonic
oscillation for d > 0.5; Slope compensation- Discontinuous conduction mode in current-mode control.
References
1. Robert Erickson and Dragan Maksimovic, Fundamentals of Power Electronics, Springer India
2. John G. Kassakian, et al., Principles of Power Electronics, Pearson Education
Structure of the question paper
For the end semester examination, the question paper contains three questions from each module out
of which two questions are to be answered by the student.
EME3002
3-0-0-3
: 3 hrs/week
: 40 Marks
: 60 Marks
Credits: 3
Course Objective
To familiarize the standard design practices followed in the industry for power electronic systems.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to design entire power electronics
systems including power circuit, protection and sensing, auxiliary devices (inductors, filters) etc.
Module I
Designing with Power Semiconductors: Gate Drive requirements of SCRs, BJTs, MOSFETs and
IGBTs. Precautions- Typical gate drive circuits using discrete components and Integrated CircuitsHigh-side switch driving using isolated gate drives : Pulse transformers and Opto-isolator based
circuits and limitations-Typical circuits. Boot-strap power supply technique for high-side Gate drives:
IR 2110 family of Gate drive ICs.
Power circuit design: Selection of power devices, losses, thermal design, paralleling of MOSFETs.
Considerations in Gate drive design for paralleled MOSFETs.
Module II
Passive elements in Power electronics: Inductors : types of inductor and transformer assembly, cores :
amorphous, ferrite and iron cores : magnetic characteristics and selection based on loss performance
and size, relative merits/demerits.
Capacitors: types of capacitors used in PE, selection of capacitors, dc link capacitors in inverters and
rectifiers,
filter capacitors in dc-dc and inverter circuits,- Equivalent Series Resistance and
Equivalent Series Inductance of capacitors and their effects in converter operation-Resistors: Power
resistors, use in snubbers. Resistors for special purpose: HV resistors and current shunts.
Magnetics design: Design based on area-product approach, inductors, transformers.
Sensors: Design of current transformers for Power Electronics Applications, Resistive shunts, Halleffect based current sensors, typical design based on hall-effect sensors, auxiliary scaling and signal
conditioning circuits.
Module III
Design of protection elements, thermal protection, thermal sensor based protection, short-circuit and
over-current protection in IGBTs (de-saturation protection in gate drives). Snubbers and Snubber
design for typical applications (in flyback/forward converters) (RCD snubbers)
Design of filters - input and output filters - selection of components - typical filter design for single
phase and three phase inverters - LC filter - corner frequency selection - harmonic filtering
performance - Constraints in the design. System integration issues: Parasitics and noise in Power
Electronics: parasitics and their effects and tackling parasitics, leakage inductance and bus-bar
inductance, Power circuit assembly, techniques in bus-bar design for medium and high power
converters to minimise dc-bus loop inductance - idea of ground loops and their effects in converter
operation. Creepage-requirements in power converter hardware.
References
1. V. Ramanarayanan, Switch Mode Power Conversion, e-book, Department of Electrical
Engineering, IISc, Bangalore. Available at: http://www.ee.iisc.ernet.in/new/people/faculty/vram
(For Thermal Design, Magnetics design, Reactive elements, Drive circuits, etc).
2. L. Umanand, "Power Electronics: Essentials & Applications," New Delhi, Wiley India Pvt.
Ltd.
3. Ned Mohan et al., Power Electronics: Converters, Design and Applications, John Wiley and
sons, (Power circuit design, assembly, parasitics, current sensors, etc
4. Robert Erickson and Dragan Maksimovic, Fundamentals of Power Electronics, Springer
India
5. Daniel W. Hart, Power Electronics, Tata McGraw-Hill
6. International Rectifiers Application Notes. AN 936, AN 937, AN 941, AN 944, AN 978, AN
1084, AN1092
7. Data sheets EPCOS, ALCON etc., for capacitors, ferrite cores etc. (Available on
http://www.epcos.com, and http://www.alconelectronics.com)
Structure of the question paper
For the end semester examination, the question paper contains three questions from each module out of
which two questions are to be answered by the student.
EPC3101
: 14 hrs/week
: 200 Marks
Credits: 5
The Thesis Preliminary Part - II is an extension of Thesis Preliminary Part - I. Thesis Preliminary Part
II comprises preliminary thesis work, two seminars and submission of Thesis - Preliminary report.
The first seminar would highlight the topic, objectives and methodology and the second seminar will
be a presentation of the work they have completed till the third semester and the scope of the work
which is to be accomplished in the fourth semester, mentioning the expected results.
Distribution of marks
Internal assessment of work by the Guide
: 100 Marks
: 100 marks
EPC4101
THESIS
: 21 hrs/week
: 300 Marks
: 300 Marks
Credits: 12
The student has to continue the thesis work done in second and third semesters. There would be an
interim presentation at the first half of the semester to evaluate the progress of the work and at the end
of the semester there would be a pre-Submission seminar before the Evaluation committee for
assessing the quality and quantum of work. This would be the qualifying exercise for the students for
getting approval from the Department Committee for the submission of Thesis. At least once technical
paper is to be prepared for possible publication in Journals/Conferences. The final evaluation of the
Thesis would be conducted by the board of examiners constituted by the University including the
guide and the external examiner.
Distribution of marks
Internal evaluation of the Thesis work by the Guide
: 150 Marks
: 150 Marks
Final evaluation of the Thesis Work by the Internal and External Examiners:
[Evaluation of Thesis: 200 marks *+ Viva Voce: 100 marks (*5% of the marks is ear marked
for publication in Journal/Conference) ] TOTAL 300 Marks