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Master of Technology
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Electrical Engineering
(Condition Monitoring of Power Apparatus)
Course Structure & Syllabus
Department of Electrical Engineering National

Institute of Technology Hamirpur Hamirpur
(HP) – 177005, India
Course Structure of M. Tech. in Electrical Engineering (Condition Monitoring of
Power Apparatus)
SEMESTER- I
Teaching Schedule
Sr. No. Course No. Course Name Hours/week Credit
L T P
Transformer Engineering &
1 EE-651 4 0 0 4 4
Practices
2 EE-652 HV Diagnostic Techniques 4 0 0 4 4
Sensors and Signal
3 EE-653 4 0 0 4 4
Conditioning
4 EE-7MN Programme Elective-I 4 0 0 4 4
5 EE-7MN Programme Elective-II 4 0 0 4 4
Advanced Electrical
6 EE-654 Apparatus Diagnostic 0 0 4 4 2
Lab-I
Total 20 0 4 24 22
Programme Elective-I & II: List of Programme Electives is given in the Annexure.
SEMESTER- II
Teaching Schedule
Sr. No. Course No. Course Name L T P Hours/week Credit
1 Computer-aided Design of 4 0 0 4 4
EE-661 Power Transformers
Electrical Equipment Health
2 EE-662 Assessment 4 0 0 4 4
Digital Protection of Power
3 EE-663 Apparatus 4 0 0 4 4
4 EE-7MN Programme Elective-III 4 0 0 4 4
5 EE-7MN Institute Elective 4 0 0 4 4
Advanced Electrical
6 EE-664 Apparatus Diagnostic Lab-II 0 0 4 4 2
Total 20 0 4 24 22
Programme Elective -III & Institute Elective: List of Programme Electives is given in the Annexure
SEMESTER- III

1 EE-798 M.Tech. Dissertation -- 18
Total -- 18
SEMESTER- IV

1 EE-799 M.Tech. Dissertation -- 18
Total -- 18
Total Credit of the Programme = 80
Department of Electrical Engineering 2
Annexure
List of Programme Electives
Programme Elective-I: Common to all Streams of M. Tech

EE-711 AI Techniques and Applications
EE-712 Optimization Techniques
EE-713 Genetic Algorithm and Evolutionary Programming
Programme Elective-II: Common to Streams of M. Tech in Electrical Engineering

(Power system) & M.Tech in Electrical Engineering
(Condition Monitoring of Power Apparatus)
EE-721 Solid State Devices and Converters
EE-722 Solid State Control of Drives
EE-723 Energy Auditing & Management
EE-724 Advanced High Voltage Engineering
EE-725 Distributed Generation and Microgrid
Programme Elective-III: M.Tech in Electrical Engineering (Condition Monitoring of

Power Apparatus)
EE-771 Risk and Reliability Engineering
EE-772 Testing and Maintenance of Electrical Power Apparatus
EE-773 Signal Conditioning and Data Acquisition
EE-774 Microprocessor Based Instrumentation System
EE-775 Condition Monitoring and Control of Renewable Energy
Systems
EE-776 Condition Monitoring of Power Electronic Converters
List of Institute Electives
Course No. Course Name

EE-701 Elements of Power Engineering
EE-702 Evolutionary Programming and Genetic Algorithms
EE-703 Distributed Generation Technology
EE-704 Optimization Techniques and Applications
EE-705 Electrical Vehicle Technologies
EE-706 Elements of Control Engineering

First Semester

Course Name: Transformer Engineering and Practices
Course Code: EE-651
Course Type: Core
Contact Hours/Week: 4L Course Credits: 04
Course Objectives
• To impart knowledge about the transformer engineering & practices.
• To introduce the fundamental concepts relevant to transformer magnetic circuits, winding,
insulation, cooling, etc.
• To enable the students to understand the factors related with practices related with transformer.
Course Content
Materials for transformers: Insulating oil, insulating paper, pressboard, wood, insulated copper conductor
for windings, crepe paper, sealing materials, cold–rolled grain oriented electrical steel sheet, structural
steel, future trends. Magnetic Circuit: Materials, design of magnetic circuit, optimum design of core.
Winding and Insulation: Types of windings, surge voltage, heat transfer, insulation design. Tap Changers:
Off-circuit tap changer, on load tap changer, automatic control of tap changer. Forces in Power
Transformers: Leakages flux. Axial and radial forces, methods of force calculation, reinforcement of coils
to withstand short circuit forces. Cooling Arrangements: Types of cooling and cooling arrangements,
propeller fans and oil pumps, flow indicators. Transformer Auxiliaries: Types of cooling and cooling
arrangements, propeller fans and oil pumps, flow indicators. Buchholz relay, temperature indicators, oil
level indicators, oil preservation systems, silica gel breather, gas sealed conservators.
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to
CO1: Identify various concepts of transformer engineering & practices.
CO2: Describe important concepts related with to transformer magnetic circuits, winding, insulation,
cooling and various forces.
CO3: Apply principal to explain various problems related with concepts described in CO2.
CO4: Assess the results obtained by solving above problems.
Text Books
1. S. V. Kulkarni, S. A. Khaparde, “Transformer Engineering Design and Practices,” Marcel Dekker
Inc., 2000.
2. BHEL (Bhopal), “Transformers,” Tata McGraw Hill. 2003
Reference Books
1. James Harlow, “Electric power transformer engineering,” CRC Press, 2007.
2. K. R. M. Nair, “Power and Distribution Transformers: Practical Design Guide,” CRC Press; 1st
edition, 2021.

Course Name: HV Diagnostic Techniques
Course Code: EE-652
Course Type: Core
Course Objectives
• To provide students with an introduction to high voltage engineering, HV phenomena, and
technology.
• To understand functional principles, HV testing and issues linked with performance of HV
systems practices during real time field operations including normal and accelerated aging.
• To understand diagnostics methods for protection of high voltage apparatus and similar assets.
Course Content
Introduction to HV Diagnostic Techniques: Overview of insulation materials and systems, Properties of

insulating materials (e.g., dielectric strength, thermal conductivity), Factors affecting insulation life
expectancy and ageing mechanisms, Introduction to diagnostic techniques for insulation condition
assessment, Introduction to dielectric losses, ageing, and life expectancy, Basics of outdoor insulation
materials and diagnostic techniques. Insulation Systems and Testing: Insulation system in practice,
Dielectric losses and ageing mechanisms, AC and impulse voltage flashover studies, RIV and Corona
Studies on insulator strings, High voltage testing techniques, Dry, wet, and pollution testing, High current
and composite stress testing. Insulation Failure Mechanisms: Dielectric formalism and equivalent circuits,
Intrinsic dielectric strength, Mechanisms of electrical and thermal breakdown in solids, Dielectric
relaxation in condensed matter, Phenomenological theory of ageing, Mechanisms of ageing under
electrical, thermal, and combined stresses, Accelerated ageing tests and statistical models. Diagnostics and
Condition Monitoring for an Electrical Power Apparatus: Need for diagnostics and condition monitoring,
On-line/on-site testing techniques, Diagnostic tests, impulse test and neutral current method, Digital
techniques and data acquisition principles, Winding structure and natural frequencies, Methods for fault
identification and diagnostics, Partial Discharge (PD) Measurement and Analysis: Calibration of PD
measurement systems, Digital PD measurement techniques, PD as a diagnostic tool, PD pattern
recognition, Noise reduction methods in PD measurement. Residual Life Assessment and Breakdown
Voltage Testing: Sweep Frequency Response Analysis (SFRA) test on transformers, Breakdown voltage
test, Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) for fault identification, Case studies and practical applications, Case
studies demonstrating the application of DGA in transformer diagnostics, Significance of hands-on
training and field visits. Advanced Diagnostic Techniques: Introduction to AI and ML in HV diagnostics,
Advanced data analysis techniques, Practical applications and case studies, Overview of advanced
diagnostic software and tools used in HV diagnostics for Power Apparatus, future trends in area of HV
Diagnostics, IOT systems.
Course Outcomes
CO1: Describe how insulation diagnostic techniques are helpful in HV.
CO2: Explain and analyze the impact of these HV techniques.
CO3: Derive basic mathematical analysis for their application in diagnosis.
CO4: Perform calculations on insulation failure.
CO5: Model and analyze health assessment of HV equipment.
Text Books
1. Naidu, M.S. and Kamaraju, V., “High Voltage Engineering,” 4th, edition, Tata McGraw-Hill, New
Delhi, 2008.
2. H. M. Ryan, Petr Pregrinus, “High Voltage Engineering and Testing,” Issue 17 of Institution of
Electrical Engineers Publication Series, 1994.

Reference Books
1. Whitehead S, “Dielectric Breakdown of Solids,” Oxford University Press, 1953.
2. M. Khalifa, Dekker, “High Voltage Engineering: Theory & Practice,” 2nd edition, CRC Press, 2018.
3. Ravindra Arora, Bharat Singh Rajpurohit, “Fundamentals of High-Voltage Engineering,” Wiley
Publication, 2019.

Course Name: Sensors and Signal Conditioning
Course Code: EE-653
Course Type: Core
Course Objectives
• To impart knowledge about the selection of the appropriate transducers/sensors for various
applications of measurement of non-electrical quantity in industrial process, electrical power
system, electrical machines, utilization system.
• To introduce the fundamental concepts relevant to identify signal conditioning circuit for
Instrumentation system for condition monitoring in industrial process, electrical power system,
electrical machine operation, measurement, and control.
• To enable the students to understand and identify appropriate transducers/sensors with suitable
signal conditioning circuit for given application.
Course Content
Introduction to Sensors and Transducers: Primary sensors, secondary sensors temperature sensors,
pressure sensor, flow sensors, level sensor, acceleration sensor, torque measurement, synchro, resistive
sensors, strain gauge, thermistors, magneto-resistors, light dependent resistors, Potentiometers, Resistive
Temperature Detectors (RTDs), Resistive Hygrometers. Signal conditioning for resistive sensors:
measurement of resistance, voltage dividers, Wheatstone bridge etc. Applications of Sensors: Self-
generating sensors, thermoelectric, piezoelectric, pyrometer, photovoltaic sensors, capacitive sensors,
inductive sensors, dissolved oxygen sensor, digital sensor encoder, liquid and gas chromatography, photo
acoustic spectroscopy, ultrasonic sensor, ultra-high frequency sensors, optical-fibre sensors, smart sensors,
application of these sensors in condition monitoring area. Signal conditioning Circuits: Analog signal
conditioning, signal-level changing, filtering and impedance matching, passive circuits, divider circuit,
bridge circuits, operational amplifiers, characteristics, Op amp circuits in instrumentation, voltage
follower, precision rectifiers, differential amplifier, instrumentation amplifier, active filters, current-to-
voltage converter. Digital Signal Conditioning: Review of digital fundamentals, buses and tri-state buffers,
comparators, digital-to-analog converters (DAC), analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), sample and hold
circuits, multiplexer and de-multiplexer, decoder and encoder, programmable logic controller, Interfacing
sensors and transducers with microprocessors/microcontrollers
Course Outcomes
CO1: Understanding sensors and transducers and to know about the basic instrumentation systems and
signal conditioning circuits.
CO2: Develop an idea about the evolution of microprocessors/microcontrollers and explain the
fundamental features and operation of contemporary microprocessors and microcontrollers.
CO3: Understanding of various types of signal conditioning circuits
CO4: Understanding the interfacing of ADC, DAC, S/H, sensors, transducers to microprocessor,
microcontroller using peripheral devices.
Text Books
1. J. P. Bentley, “Principles of Measurement Systems,” Wiley, 4th Edition, 2005.
2. R. E. James and Q. Su, “Condition Assessment of High Voltage Insulation in Power System
Equipment,” IET Power and Energy Series 53, 2008.
3. D. V. S. Murthy, “Transducers and Instrumentation,” Prentice Hall, 2nd Edition, 2008.
Reference Books
1. S. M. Sze, "Semiconductor Sensors," Wiley, 1994.
2. E. O. Doebelin, "Measurement Systems: Application and Design," McGraw Hill, 5th Edition,
2004.

3. John G. Webster, "Analog Signal Processing," Wiley Eastern Publication, 1998.
4. Ramon Pallas-Areny and John G. Webster, "Sensors and Signal Conditioning," Wiley, 2nd Edition,
2000.

Course Name: Advanced Electrical Apparatus Diagnostic Lab-I
Course Code: EE-654
Contact Hours/Week: 4P Course Credits: 02
Course Objectives
• To provide hands on skills for carrying out field tests on various HV equipment’s and perform each
test by ensuring availability of needful tools around them.
• To enable students understand make connections, take measurements by using diagnostic
equipment.
• To provide skills for assessing healthiness of various dielectrics / HV Systems.
• To enable students to learn use of IS /IEC Safety Standards/ norms.
• To learn about various precautions while working in Diagnostic Lab.
List of Experiments
1. To find the dielectric breakdown Voltage of a given sample of Solid Dielectrics i.e Insulation paper
or insulation sheet or a Pressboard sample.
2. To find the dielectric breakdown voltage of a given sample of liquid Insulation dielectric under
different electrode spacings.
3. To study Flash point of a given sample of an oil filled Transformer liquid dielectrics and ascertain
electrical health under various conditions.
4. To find Capacitance, Dielectric Constant and Resistivity of a given sample of Transformer Oil by
using C & Tan Delta test set.
5. To investigate dissolved decay contents in a given sample of Transformer Oil by using UV-VIS
Spectrophotometer test set.
6. To determine the Interfacial Tension of given sample of Transformer Oil.
7. To determine incipient faults in a sample of oil filled power transformer by using Dissolved Gas
Analyzer set and ascertain fault level by using various methods.
8. To carry out air insulation breakdown studies by using uniform and non-uniform electrodes in HV
Lab, by using 200KV HVAC Power frequency test set.
9. To determine sludge contents in a given sample of insulation oil/Ester Dielectrics.
10. To investigate dielectric breakdown studies by using 280KV HVDC / HV Impulse tests.
Note: The concerned Course Coordinator will prepare the actual list of experiments/problems at the start
of semester based on above generic list.
Course Outcomes
CO1: Identify and interpret health condition of various solid insulations as well as liquid dielectrics
used in power transformer / electrical machines located in a substation.
CO2: Design and develop strategies towards assets management-based scheme for ensuring trouble
free operation of power station electrical equipment.
CO3: Develop safety norms to ensure safety of personnel doing HV tests in a HV lab.

Course Name: AI Techniques and Applications
Course Code: EE-711
Course Type: Programme Elective-I
Course Objectives
• To impart knowledge about the application of artificial intelligence techniques in electrical
engineering.
• To introduce the fundamental concepts relevant to fuzzy logic, artificial neural network, genetic
algorithm, evolutionary techniques, and hybrid systems.
• To inculcate critical thinking about what specialty makes humans intelligent, and how computer
scientists are designing computers to act smartly or human beings.
Course Content
Artificial Intelligence: Definition, problem solving methods, searching techniques, knowledge
representation, reasoning methods, predicate logic, predicate calculus, multi-value logic. Fuzzy Logic:
Concepts, fuzzy relations, membership functions, matrix representation, de-fuzzification methods.
Learning Rules: Biological neuron, mathematical model, supervised and unsupervised learning, neuron
learning rules, feed-forward and feedback neuron networks. Artificial Neural Networks: Introduction,
multi-layer feed forward networks, back propagation algorithms, radial basis function and recurrent
networks. Evolutionary Techniques: Introduction and concepts of genetic algorithms and evolutionary
programming. Hybrid Systems: Introduction and Algorithms for Neuro-Fuzzy, Neuro-Genetic, Genetic-
Fuzzy systems.
Course Outcomes
CO1: Identify different searching techniques and their applications.
CO2: Able to apply these techniques in different fields, which involve perception, reasoning, and learning.
CO3: Analyze and design a real-world problem for implementation and understand the dynamic behavior
of a system.
CO4: Assess the results obtained by ANN, Genetic algorithm, and fuzzy systems.
Text Books
1. N. P. Padhy, “Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems,” Oxford University Press.
2. S. Rajasekaran and G. A. V. Pai, “Neural Networks, Fuzzy Logic and Genetic Algorithm Synthesis
and Applications,” PHI New Delhi.
Reference Books
1. C. Lin and G. Lee, “Neural Fuzzy Systems,” Prentice Hall International Inc.
2. D. E. Goldberg, “Genetic Algorithms in Search Optimization & Machine Learning,” Addison-Wesley
Co., New York.
3. B. Kosko, “Neural Networks & Fuzzy Systems: A Dynamical Systems Approach to Machine
Intelligence,” Prentice Hall of India.

Course Name: Optimization Techniques
Course Code: EE-712
Course Objectives
• To impart knowledge about the principles of optimization techniques.
• To introduce the fundamental concepts relevant to classical optimization methods, linear
programming, nonlinear programming, and dynamic programming.
• To enable the students to understand the factors that cause the different optimization methods to
provide different solutions for the same mathematical problem.
Course Content
Introduction: Historical Development; Engineering applications of Optimization; Objective function;
Constraints and Constraint surface; Classification of optimization problems based on nature of constraints,
structure of the problem, deterministic nature of variables, separability of functions and number of
objective functions. Linear Programming: Standard form of linear programming (LP) problem; Canonical
form of LP problem; Assumptions in LP Models; Elementary operations; Graphical method for two
variable optimization problem; Examples; Motivation of simplex method, Simplex algorithm, and
construction of simplex tableau; Simplex criterion; Minimization versus maximization problems; simplex
method with artificial variables. Classical Optimization: Stationary points - maxima, minima and saddle
points; Functions of single and two variables; Global Optimum; Convexity and concavity of functions of
one and two variables; Optimization of function of one variable and multiple variables; Gradient vectors;
Examples; Optimization of function of multiple variables subject to equality constraints; Lagrangian
function; Optimization of function of multiple variables subject to inequality constraints; Hessian matrix
formulation; Eigen values; Kuhn-Tucker Conditions; Examples. Unconstrained Minimization Methods:
unimodal function, exhaustive search, dichotomous search, Fibonacci method, golden section method,
multivariable unconstrained minimization, grid search method, univariate method, Hooke and Jeeves’
method, Powell’s method, steepest descent method, conjugate gradient method, newton’s method, quasi-
newton methods. Constrained Optimization Techniques: Sequential linear programming, Indirect
methods, basic approach to the penalty function method, interior penalty function method, exterior penalty
function method, augmented LaGrange multiplier method. Dynamic Programming: Sequential
optimization; Representation of multistage decision process; Types of multistage decision problems;
Concept of sub optimization and the principle of optimality; Recursive equations – Forward and backward
recursions; Computational procedure in dynamic programming (DP); Discrete versus continuous dynamic
programming; curse of dimensionality in DP, relevant examples.
Course Outcomes
CO1: Identify different types of optimization techniques and problems.
CO2: Describe techniques like calculus based classical optimization, linear programming, nonlinear
programming, dynamic programming.
CO3: Apply principles and techniques described in CO2 to solve sample mathematical and practical
optimization problems.
CO4: Assess the results obtained by applying optimization techniques to solve mathematical
programming problems.

Text Books
1. S. S. Rao, “Engineering Optimization: Theory and Practice,” New Age International, New Delhi.
2. S. Chandera, Jaydeva, and A. Mehta, “Numerical Optimization with Applications,” Narosa.
Reference Books
1. E. K. P. Chong, and S. H. Zak, “An Introduction to Optimization,” John Wiley.
2. M. C. Joshi and K. M. Moudgalya, “Optimization Theory and Practice,” Narosa.

Course Name: Genetic Algorithms and Evolutionary Programming
Course Code: EE-713
Course Objectives
• To impart knowledge related to Genetic Algorithm and Evolutionary Programming.
• To introduce the fundamental concepts relevant to GA operators, creation of offspring etc.
• To enable the students to understand the factors related with fundamentals and applications of GA and
EP.
Course Content
Introduction: Basic concepts and definitions, artificial intelligence, genetic algorithms (GAs), evolutionary
programming (EP). Genetic Algorithm: Coding, fitness function, calculation of the number of bits required for
a variable, GA’s operators, crossover and mutation, roulette wheel method for selection process, cumulative
probabilities, basic flow chart, GAs for optimization with detailed steps, Similarities between GAs and
traditional methods, differences between GAs and traditional methods. Evolutionary Programming:
Initialization, Creation of offspring, Competition and selection, Gaussian random numbers, standard deviation,
Difference between GAs and EP, basic algorithm, step by step procedure of evolutionary programming for
optimization. Applications: GA’s applications for economic power dispatch and optimal power flow,
applications of EP for economic power dispatches and optimal powers flow.
Course Outcomes
CO1: Identify various concepts of Genetic algorithm and Evolutionary Programming.
CO2: Describe important concepts related with optimization with GA and EP.
CO3: Apply principles described in CO2 to explain various problems.
Text Books
1. M. Mitchell, “An Introduction to Genetic Algorithms,” MIT Press, 1998.
2. A. E. Eiben, “Introduction to Evolutionary Computing,” Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg.
4. Z. Michalewicz, “Genetic Algorithms, Data Structures and Evolution Programs,” Berlin: Springer-Verlag.
References Books
1. M. Chis, “Evolutionary Computation and Optimization Algorithms in Software Engineering: Applications
and Techniques,” IGI Global publishers.
2. D. E. Goldberg, “Genetic Algorithms in Search-Optimization and Machine Learning,” Addison-Wesley.

Course Name: Solid State Devices and Converters
Course Code: EE-721
Course Type: Programme Elective-II
Course Objectives
• To know principle, operation and switching characteristics of key solid-state devices using R, RL, RE
and RLE loads.
• To learn application of power electronic devices in 1-phase and 3-phase-controlled converters,
Choppers & Inverters.
• To derive mathematical expressions for circuit analysis in respect of input and output converter
performances.
• To enable students to learn methods of PWM and harmonics mitigation.
Course Content
Introduction: Review of power switching devices i.e. Thyristor, GTO, BJT, MOSFETS and IGBT, Turn-on,
Turn-off and V-I characteristics of different switching devices, snubber circuit, protection schemes, Gate
driving circuits. Phase Controlled Rectifiers: Principles of operation of phase-controlled rectifiers
(single/three phase) and their applications, performance parameters, single-phase half controlled/fully-
controlled converter with R, RL, and RLE load, operation of three-phase fully-controlled converter with
different types of loads, effect of source impedance, dual converters (single/three phase). Inverters:
Introduction of inverter operation, classification of inverters and their applications, performance parameters,
analyzing the performance of single-phase half bridge and full-bridge voltage source inverters with R, RL
and RLE load, three-phase voltage source inverters-180-degree and 120-degree mode of operation, voltage
control of single-phase inverters-single pulse width modulation, multiple pulse width modulation, sinusoidal
pulse width modulation. Isolated and Non-isolated Converters: Basic Operation, waveforms, and modes of
operation: buck and boost converter, interleaved converter, switched capacitor converter, Isolated dc-dc
converter: basic operation, waveforms, and modes of operation, flyback converter, forward converter, push-
pull, half, and full Bridge Converters. PWM Techniques of Converters: sinusoidal pulse width modulation
in single phase inverters, choice of carrier frequency in SPWM, spectral content of output in bipolar and
unipolar switching in SPWM, space vector PWM, output/input side filter requirements. Industrial
Applications: Stabilized power supplies, uninterrupted power supplies, online UPS, offline UPS, high
frequency online UPS, induction heating, active power conditioning.
Course Outcomes
CO1: Decide about choice of power electronic switching devices implementing practical circuits.
CO2: Describe operation of Power Electronic Converters under different operating conditions.
CO3: Apply principles and tools to classify various AC & DC Converters for industrial applications.
CO4: Analyze the operation of PWM techniques for harmonic mitigation.
Text Books
1. M. H. Rashid, “Power Electronics,” Pearson International Publishers.
2. N. Mohan, T. M Undeland, and W. P. Robbin, “Power Electronics Converter, Applications & Design,”
Wiley India Publishers.
3. P. S. Bhimbhra, “Power Electronics,” Khanna Publishers.
4. M. D. Singh, K Khanchandani, “Power Electronics,” TMH.
Reference Books
1. D. Doradla, Joshi and Sinha, “Thyristorised Power Controllers,” New Age Publishers.
2. B. K. Bose, “Recent Advances in Semiconductor Devices,” Prentice Hall Publishers.
3. R. W. Erickson and D. Maksimovic, “Fundamentals of Power Electronics,” Springer Science.

Course Name: Solid State Control of Drives
Course Code: EE-722
Course Objectives
• To impart knowledge about the DC motor drive and its control.
• To introduce the fundamental concepts and control methods relevant to induction motor and
synchronous motor drives.
• To enable the students to understand the concepts of fractional horse power (FHP) drives and their
applications.
Course Content
Introduction to DC Motor Drive: Controlled Rectifier fed DC motor, Chopper fed DC motor, Modeling of
drive elements – Equivalent circuit, transfer function of self and separately excited DC motors. Power
Electronics Converters and Control: Linear transfer function model of power converters; sensing and
feedback elements – closed loop speed control – current and speed loops, P, PI and PID Controllers –
response comparison. Simulation of converter and chopper fed dc drive, VSI & CSI inverters. Induction
Machine Drive System: Operation of induction motors from voltage and current source inverters. Scalar
and vector control of induction motor, direct torque control of induction motor, Dynamic Modeling of
Induction Machines – Field oriented control of induction machines. Special Machine Drive Systems:
Classification of FHP drives, Brushless DC motor drive, permanent magnet drives-working principle,
control and its applications, DC drive analogy – Direct and Indirect methods, simple design examples.
Course Outcomes
CO1: Identify suitable solid-state control scheme for dc motor for particular application.
CO2: Describe the various control methods of induction motor drives.
CO3: Apply principles and algorithms described in CO2 to induction motor-based applications.
CO4: Assess the suitability of FHP drive for certain applications.
Text Books
1. R. Krishnan, “Electric Motor Drives,” PHI.
2. W. Leonhard, “Control of Electrical Drives,” Springer.
3. G. K. Dubey, “Power Semiconductor Controlled Drives,” Prentice Hall.
4. S. B. Dewan, G. R. Slemon, and A. Straughen, “Power Semiconductor Drives,” John Wiley.
Reference Books
1. C. Richard, “Electric Drives and Electromechanical Systems: Applications and Control,”
Butterworth-Heinemann.
2. S. Seung-Ki, “Control of Electric Machine Drive Systems,” Wiley-IEEE Press.

Course Name: Energy Auditing & Management
Course Code: EE-723
Course Objectives
• To impart knowledge in the domain of energy conservation and management.
• To promote critical thinking about assessing the energy efficiency of an entity/establishment.
• To bring out Energy Conservation Potential and business opportunities across different user
segments.
Course Content
Introduction: Understanding, analysis and application of electrical energy management, measurement and
accounting techniques, consumption patterns, conservation methods, application in industrial cases,
System approach and End use approach to efficient use of electricity. Tariffs and Auditing: Electricity
tariff types; Energy auditing: Types and objectives-audit instruments-ECO assessment and Economic
methods-specific energy analysis-Minimum energy paths- consumption models-case study. Efficiency
Strategies: Electric motors energy efficient controls and starting efficiency- Motor Efficiency and Load
Analysis- Energy efficient / high efficient Motors-Case study; Load Matching and selection of motors.
Variable speed drives; Pumps and Fans-Efficient Control strategies- Optimal selection and sizing -
Optimal operation and Storage; Case study Transformer Loading/Efficiency analysis, Feeder/cable loss
evaluation, case study. Reactive Power Management: Capacitor Sizing-Degree of Compensation,
Capacitor Losses, Location-Placement, Maintenance, case study. Peak Demand controls, Methodologies,
Types of Industrial Loads, Optimal Load scheduling-case study. Energy Efficient Light Sources: Energy
conservation in Lighting Schemes- Electronic Ballast-Power quality issues-Luminaries, case study.
Cogeneration- Types and Schemes-Optimal operation of cogeneration plants-case study. Energy
Conservation Measures: Electric loads of Air conditioning & Refrigeration- - Cool storage. Types-Optimal
operation-case study; Electric water heating- Geysers-Solar Water Heaters- Power Consumption in
Compressors, Energy conservation measures; Electrolytic Process; Computer Controls- software-EMS.
Course Outcomes
CO1: Obtain the knowledge about energy conservation act, policy, regulations, and business practices.
CO2: Analyze different energy systems from a supply and demand perspective.
CO3: Recognize opportunities for rational use of energy in industrial applications.
CO4: Apply knowledge of Energy Conservation Opportunities in a range of contexts.
CO5: Identify and develop innovative energy efficiency solutions and demand management strategies for
the future.
Text Books
1. Y. P. Abbi and S. Jain, “Handbook on Energy Audit and Environment Management,” TERI.
2. W. J. Younger, “Handbook of Energy Audits Albert Thumann,” Terry Niehus.
3. G. Petrecca, “Industrial Energy Management: Principles and Applications,” The Kluwer International
Series -207.
4. A. J. Pansini, K. D. Smalling, “Guide to Electric Load Management,” Pennwell Pub.
5. H. E. Jordan, “Energy-Efficient Electric Motors and Their Applications,” Plenum Pub Corp.
Reference Books
1. W. C. Turner, “Energy Management Handbook,” The Fairmont Press.
2. A. Thumann, “Handbook of Energy Audits,” Fairmont Press.

3. A. Thumann and S. C. Dunning, “Plant Engineers and Managers Guide to Energy Conservation,”
River Publishers.
4. “Recommended Practice for Energy Conservation and Cost-effective Planning in Industrial
Facilities,” IEEE Bronze Book, USA.

Course Name: Advanced High Voltage Engineering
Course Code: EE-724
Course Objectives
• To impart knowledge about physical high voltage phenomena and their impact on HV systems.
• To introduce the fundamental concepts relevant to high voltage insulations and their characterization.
• To enable the students, understand about various factors that must be considered while design and
safer use of high voltage systems.
Course Content
Introduction to High Voltage Classification: Levels of Voltages, Electrical Insulation and Dielectrics,
Importance of Electric Field Intensity in the Dielectrics, Types of Electric Fields, Degree of Uniformity of
Fields (Schwaiger Factor), Stress Control, Basics of Lightning Phenomenon, Charge formation in clouds,
Wilson’s theory, Simpson’s theory, Mechanism of lightning, Stepped leader, Return stroke, Multiple
strokes. Gaseous Dielectrics: Properties of atmospheric air, SF6 and vacuum, Related Ionization Process,
Development of Electron Avalanche, Breakdown Mechanisms, Townsend's Mechanism, Streamer
Mechanism, Breakdown in Uniform Fields (Paschen's Law), Breakdown of gaseous dielectrics in Weakly
Non-uniform Fields and the limiting value of η, Development of 'Partial Breakdown' (PB) in Extremely
Non-Uniform Fields, Breakdown Characteristics’ in air with stable PB (corona). Liquid and Solid
Dielectrics: Classification and Properties of Liquid and Solid Dielectrics, Permittivity and Polarization in
Dielectrics, Insulation Resistance, Conductivity and Losses in Dielectrics, Partial Breakdown Phenomenon
and on the Surfaces of Solid and Liquid Dielectrics, Breakdown in Liquid and Solid Dielectrics,
Measurement of Intrinsic Breakdown in Solid Dielectrics, Thermal and other Breakdown Mechanisms in
Extremely Non-uniform Fields, Comparison of the Development of Breakdown in Extremely and Weakly
Non-uniform Fields and the Requirement of Time for Breakdown in Solid Dielectrics. Generation of High
Test Voltages & Measurement Techniques: Methods of Generation of Power Frequency High Test
Voltage, Transformers in Cascade, Resonance Transformers, Generation of High DC Voltage, Voltage
Multiplier Circuits and Ripple Minimization, Sources of Over-voltages, Standard Lightning and Switching
Wave Shapes, Impulse Voltage Generator, Analysis of Single Stage Circuit, Multistage Impulse Generator
and their Triggering Methods., Measurement of High Test Voltages, Peak High Voltage Measurement
Techniques, Sphere Gap Method, Effects of Earthed Objects and Atmospheric Conditions, Electrostatic
Voltmeters, Principle and Construction, Potential Dividers-Types and Applications. Insulation Design and
Coordination: Overhead line insulators, Insulator performance in polluted environment, EHV cable
transmission – underground cables, High Voltage substations-AIS and GIS, Grounding of towers and
substations, over voltages in power systems, Lightning and Switching over voltages, Insulation Co-
ordination, and design of line insulation for power frequency voltage, lightning and switching over
voltages. High Voltage Testing and Quality Control: Application of risk analysis tools to at least three
different category of electrical power system network problems, Case studies concerning use of reliability
engineering in real life electrical equipment, Risk analysis from estimating life of equipment in substations
of an electrical utility.
Course Outcomes
CO1: Identify role of high voltage insulations and their impact in implementing design of HV systems.
CO2: Describe contribution of partial discharges and arcing which can lead to failure of HV systems.
CO3: Apply principles of generation, measurements of all kind of high voltage waveforms in type tests
of HV equipment.
CO4: Assess the role of insulation co-ordination and other performance parameters affecting safer
application of High Voltages.

Text Books
1. E. Kuffel, W. S. Zaengl, and J. Kuffel, “High Voltage Engineering fundamentals,” 2nd Edition,
Newness (Oxford, Boston), 2000.
2. M. S. Naidu and V. Kamaraju, “High Voltage Engineering: Fundamentals,” 4th Edition, Tata
McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 2008.
3. R. Arora and W. Mosch, “High Voltage and Electrical Insulation Engineering,” Wiley-IEEE, 2011.
Reference Books
1. M. Abdel-Salam, H. Anis, and Abdel-Salamani, “High-Voltage Engineering: Theory and Practice,”
2nd Edition, CRC Press, 2001.
2. D. Kind and K. Freser, “High Voltage Test Techniques,” 2nd Edition, Newnes (Oxford, Boston).
3. S. Ray, “An Introduction to High Voltage Engineering,” Prentice Hall India, New Delhi, 2004.

Course Name: Distributed Generation and Microgrid
Course Code: EE-725
Course Objectives
• To provide a conceptual introduction to various distributed generation systems.
• Investigate the technical challenges of distributed generation technologies.
• To find optimal size, placement, and control aspects of distributed generation technologies.
• Design the microgrid architectures and their control operation.
Course Content
Modern Power System: Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Loads, Introduction to distributed
generation (DG), Technologies of DG, IEEE-1547. Distributed Generation Systems: Solar photovoltaic
generation, Wind energy, Wind power plants, Microturbines, Fuel-cell, Storage systems, Batteries, Fly-
wheels, Ultracapacitors, Unit sizing of DGs, Case studies, Penetration of DG units in Power Systems,
Integration of DG units in distribution network. Modern Power Electronics for DG Applications: Multiple
and single input dc-dc converters, ac-dc and dc-ac converters, technical restrictions, Protection of DGs,
Economics of DGs, Pricing and financing framework for DG units, Optimal placement of DGs, Case
studies. Introduction to Microgrids: AC and DC microgrids, Operational framework of Microgrids, Anti-
islanding schemes, Distribution management system, Microgrid system central controller, Local
controllers, Economic, environmental, and operational benefits of Microgrids in a distribution network,
Demand response management in Microgrids, Business models and pricing mechanism in Microgrids,
interconnection of Microgrids.
Course Outcomes
CO1: Understand various distributed generation systems and their applications.
CO2: Design and develop modern systems for the upkeep of pollution free environment.
CO3: Utilize tools for modelling, analyzing, and solving electrical and electronics engineering problems.
CO4: Develop solutions for real-life electrical engineering problems.
Text Books
1. J. N. Twidell and A. D. Weir, “Renewable Energy Sources,” University Press, Cambridge.
2. S. P. Sukhatme, “Solar Energy - Principles of Thermal Collection and Storage,” Tata McGrawHill.
3. F. Kreith and J. F. Kreider, “Principles of Solar Engineering,” Mc-Graw-Hill.
4. S. L. Soo, “Direct Energy Conversion,” Prentice Hall Publication.
5. J. Larminie and A. Dicks, “Fuel Cell Systems,” John Wiley.
Reference Books
1. J. F. Manwell, J. G. McGowan, and A. L. Rogers, “Wind Energy Explained,” John Wiley.
2. E.J. Womack, “Power Generation Engineering Aspects,” Chapman and Hall Publication.
3. G.D. Rai, “Non-Conventional Energy Sources,” Khanna Publications, New Delhi.
4. L.L. Lai and T. F. Chan, “Distributed Generation - Induction and Permanent Magnet Generators,”
IEEE Press, John Wiley & Sons, England.
5. N. Haziargyriou, “Microgrid: Architecture and Control,” Wiley-IEEE Press.

Second Semester

Course Name: Computer-aided Design of Power Transformers
Course Code: EE-661
Course Type: Core Course
Course Objectives
• To learn about various specifications and design concepts of power transformers.
• To have knowledge about material used in core, windings, insulation and cooling of power
transformers.
• To impart knowledge about computer aided design for power transformers.
Course Content
Introduction: Fundamentals and Principles of Design, Specifications, Output Coefficient, Importance of
Specific Loading, Electrical Materials, Magnetic Circuit Calculations, Heating & Cooling, Standard
Rating of Electrical Machines, General Design Procedure. Transformer Design End User Specifications:
Requirement of specification, mandatory specification, supplementary specification, additional
specification, standard GTP format. Basic Concept of Design: Review of basic materials and their
processing, selection of number of turns, selection of core diameter, selection of winding wires and strips,
size HV and LV conductors, transposition, process flowchart. Applications: Complete Design of a 100
KVA transformer, Design of 630 KVA transformer, design of 5 MVA, 33/11 KV transformer. Modern
Transformer Design: Evaluation of Transformer Technical Characteristics, Introduction, No-Load Loss
Classification with Decision Trees and Artificial Neural Networks, No-Load Loss Forecasting with
Artificial Neural Networks, Impedance Voltage Evaluation with Numerical Models. Transformer Design
Optimization: No-Load Loss Reduction with Genetic Algorithms, Winding Material Selection with
Decision Trees and Artificial Neural Networks, Transformer Design Optimization with Branch-and-
Bound, Transformer Design Optimization with Genetic Algorithms, Some examples with
programming/design of transformers.
Course Outcomes
CO1: Prepare the specifications and the technical details of Power Transformers.
CO2: To carry out detailed design of power transformers with varying ratings.
CO3: To design a power transformer with modern techniques.
CO4: To be able to accomplish the optimum design with conventional as well as metaheuristic
techniques.
Text Books
1. Sawhney, A. K., “A Course in Electrical Machine Design,” Dhanpat Rai and Co., 2016.
2. K M Vishnu Murthy, “Computer-aided design of electrical machines,” BS publications, 2008.
3. T. A. Lipo, “Introduction to AC Machine Design,” IEEE Press, Wiley Publications, 2017.
Reference Books
1. J. Pyrhonen, T. Jokinen, and V. Hrabovcova, “Design of Rotating Electrical Machines,” John
Wiley and Sons Inc., 2nd edition, 2013.
2. J. R. Hendershot and T. J. E. Miller, “Design of Brushless Permanent – Magnet Motors,” Motor
Design Books LLC, 2nd edition, 2010.
3. Pavlos S. Georgilakis, "Spotlight on Modern Transformer Design," Springer, 2009.

Course Name: Electrical Equipment Health Assessment
Course Code: EE-662
Course Type: Core
Course Objectives
• To know practical issues concerning need of carrying out health condition monitoring practices for
ensuring trouble free reliable operation in various electrical installations.
• To learn various tools of condition assessment for proper diagnosis of faults in a power apparatus.
• To derive basic mathematical expressions for analysis & characterization of electrical equipment
insulation.
• To enable students to learn procedures to carry out health assessment studies for power apparatus.
Course Content
Introduction to Health Condition Monitoring: Overview of health condition monitoring and diagnostics
engineering, Condition Monitoring (in context of electrical systems), Periodic Based Maintenance and
Condition Based Maintenance, Need of health condition monitoring. Condition assessment modules.
Characterization of Electrical Equipment Insulation Condition: Permittivity and capacitance in insulation,
Resistance and insulation resistance measurements, Time constants in insulation, Dielectric dissipation
factor, Partial discharge: sources, forms, effects, and detection, Modes of deterioration and failure of
practical insulating materials, Dielectric losses and their significance, Ageing effects and damage due to
partial discharge, Thermal stress and its impact on insulation, Overview of major requirements for
electrical insulating materials, Concept of insulation design in electrical equipment. Health Condition
Monitoring of Oil Filled Apparatus: Introduction, Chemistry of insulation oil, trends in newer liquid
dielectrics, functions of transformer oil and causes of oil ageing, Control of oil ageing acceleration factors,
Development of a comprehensive testing program for transformer oil, Various tests on transformer oil
(e.g., power factor, moisture, neutralization number), Interpretation of oil test results as per national and
International standards, Electrical testing of transformers (e.g., power factor, turns ratio, DC resistance),
Insulation resistance test and leakage reactance test, Frequency response analysis and its use in transformer
condition assessment, Partial discharge testing and interpretation, Transformer bushing diagnostics.
Condition Monitoring of Rotating Electrical Machines: Overview of electric motor failures and preventive
techniques, Methods of motor monitoring (e.g., current, temperature, vibration), MCSA using FFT and
Wavelet technique, Starting strategies and soft starts for electric motors, lubrication, and cleaning
techniques for motor maintenance, General inspection methods for motor condition assessment, Advanced
health monitoring techniques for electric generators, vibration monitoring in rotating electrical machines,
Implementing Current monitoring tools for condition assessment for high energy density drives. Safety
Norms as per IS/ ASTM/IEC Standards. Advanced Topics in AI and ML for Condition Monitoring:
Introduction to AI and ML applications in condition monitoring, Overview of AI and ML algorithms used
in diagnostics engineering, Data preprocessing techniques for AI and ML applications, Feature selection
and extraction methods for condition monitoring data, Supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement
learning in diagnostics engineering, Predictive maintenance using AI and ML models, Fault detection and
classification using AI and ML techniques, Challenges and future trends. Case Studies Demonstrating
Application of Various Tools: Sample electrical health assessment studies for key substation equipment
involving application of various tools, techniques employed in health condition monitoring practices,
Concept of health condition index, Methods of its evaluation and prospective use to extend life of
substation equipment and manage assets before any catastrophic failures.

Course Outcomes
CO1: Identify various modes of failures of power equipment located in electric power sub-stations
networks.
CO2: Describe various diagnostic tests related with health condition assessment of power apparatus.
CO3: Apply principles and tools to carry out health condition assessment studies related with power
transformers.
CO4: Develop skill to assess and interpret the diagnostic test results for health assessment concerning
residual life enhancement and reliable operation before any catastrophic failure of power
equipment occur.
Text Books
1. B. K. N. Rao, “Handbook of Condition Monitoring,” Elsevier Science Publisher, 1998.
2. R.E James, “Condition Assessment of High Voltage Insulation in Power System Equipment,” IET,
2007.
3. P. J. Tavner, J. Penman, “Condition Monitoring of Rotating Electrical Machines,” IET, 2008.
Reference Books
1. Arni S.R. Srinivasa Rao, C.R. Rao, Steven Krantz , “Artificial Intelligence,” Elsevier Publications,
2023.
2. W.H. Tang, Q.H. Wu, “Condition Monitoring and Assessment of Power Transformers Using
Computational Intelligence (Power Systems),” Springer Publications, 2011.

Course Name: Digital Protection of Power Apparatus
Course Code: EE-663
Course Type: Core
Course Objectives
• Gain knowledge of various digital protective schemes for transmission lines and power apparatus.
• Develop the ability to select and design appropriate instrument transformers tailored to specific
protection scheme requirements.
• Acquire skills to realize numerical relays on hardware platforms.
• Learn to conduct thorough testing and ensure proper coordination of relays within power systems.
Course Content
Introduction: Art of relaying - Protective Relaying - Qualities of relaying, Definitions - Codes- Standards;
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. Digital Relaying: 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;
Relay Schematics and Analysis Over Current Relay-Instantaneous/Inverse Time – IDMT Characteristics;
Directional Relays; Differential Relays- Restraining Characteristics; Distance Relays: Types
Characteristics. Relay coordination- Relay setting calculations. Primary and backup protection, application
and philosophy with applied relay engineering examples. Apparatus and System Protection: Digital
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 protection–long EHV line protection - Power line
carrier protection Motors protection; Pilot wire and Carrier Current Schemes; Reactor protection –
Protection of boosters - capacitors in an interconnected power system. System grounding –ground faults
and protection; Load shedding and frequency relaying; Out of step relaying; Reclosing and synchronizing.
Advanced Protection Schemes: Integrated and multifunction protection schemes -SCADA based
protection systems- Fault Tree Analysis; Testing of Relays- Field test procedures for protective relays.
Adaptive relaying- AI & Fuzzy Based Protection, Intelligent Transmission Line Relaying Fault Detection.
Course Outcomes
CO1: Explain various digital protective schemes for transmission lines and power apparatus.
CO2: Select and design instrument transformers for a specific protection scheme design.
CO3: Realize numerical relays in hardware platform.
CO4: Conduct testing and coordination of relays.
Text Books
1. A.G.Phadke, James S.Thorp, “Computer Relaying for Power Systems,” John-Wiley publication,
2nd edition, 2009.
2. Waldemar Rebizant , Janusz Szafran, and Andrzej Wiszniewski. “Digital Signal Processing in Power
System Protection and Control,” Springer Publication, 2011.
3. A.T.Johns and S.K.Salman, “Digital Protection for Power Systems,” IEEE Power Series, 1997.
Reference Books
1. Latest IEEE Transactions papers on recent advancements in digital and adaptive relays; latest Digital
relay manuals of ABB, Siemens etc.
2. Stanley H. Horowitz, Arun G. Phadke, and Charles F. Henville, “Power System Relaying,” John Wiley

& Sons, 5th Edition, 2022.
3. D N Vishwakarma, Badri Ram, and Soumya R Mohanty, “Power System Protection and
Switchgear,” McGraw Hill, 3rd Edition, 2022.

Course Name: Advanced Electrical Apparatus Diagnostic Lab-II
Course Code: EE-664
Contact Hours/Week: 4P Course Credits: 02
Course Objectives
• To empower students’ skills to independently handle lab and field diagnostic equipment.
• To enable students to make proper connections, follow guidelines as per manual or SOP to take
correct measurements by observing safety and diagnostic protocols.
• To provide skills for assessing healthiness of electrical earthing.
• To encourage students to learn skills of taking correct decisions to prevent accidents while
working in field.
List of Experiments
1. To measure the earth resistance of electrode by 3 probe method using Digital Earth Resistance
Tester.
2. To measure the resistivity of soil by visiting site of new/existing substation by 4 probe method
using Digital Earth Resistance Tester.
3. To determine Dielectric Frequency Dependence Characteristics of windings of electric power
apparatus.
4. To study & determine moisture contents in a sample of any liquid dielectric by a portable
equipment using DOMINO test set.
5. To investigate live line health of any operational power equipment using GUI based Thermo-
graphic camera.
6. To study mechanical integrity aspects in the windings of an electric apparatus in field by using
SFRA (Sweep Frequency Response Analyzer) test set.
7. To study & carry out capacitance & tan delta measurements in respect of winding & bushings
of power transformer in a substation by using insulation analyzer.
8. To study & determine degradation contents in a given sample of liquid dielectric by using HPLC
(High Performance Liquid Chromatography) test set.
9. To investigate performance and working of FTIR test set in ascertaining oxygen stability in a
sample of oil filled transformer
10. To carry out failure analysis/equipment health investigations on any system/sub-system at a
substation.
Note: The concerned Course Coordinator will prepare the actual list of experiments/problems at the
start of semester based on above generic list.
Course Outcomes
CO1: Identify and interpret health condition of the dielectric of power transformer / electrical
machine located in a substation.
CO2: Design and develop condition assessment modules for ensuring trouble free operation of
power equipment as well as earthing.
CO3: Develop strategy to prevent catastrophic failure and safety of power apparatus located in a
substation.

Course Name: Risk and Reliability Engineering
Course Code: EE-771
Course Type: Programme Elective-III
Course Objectives
• To impart knowledge about the concept of reliability of physical high voltage equipment.
• To introduce fundamental concepts relevant to reliable design, reliable operation and safety of
electrical equipment.
• To enable the students, understand impact of various factors including cost, quality of materials on
dimensions of HV systems.
• To impart knowledge concerning residual life assessment of power equipment.
Course Content
Introduction: Reliability concepts, unit and system reliability aspects for various category of High Voltage
Electrical Systems and relevance with regard to asset maintenance, Various factors including safety
requirements as per national and international standards, compatibility of insulation materials in various
electrical equipment from user and condition assessment point of view. Reliability and Maintenance
Analysis: Reliability Models, System reliability, Forward models, Density and distribution functions, fault
tree analysis, HAZOP Analysis, Risk and criticality Analysis, Maintainability Analysis, Relevance of each
analysis from asset management point of view, Reliability Centric Calculations, Calculations of
maintainability parameters, Availability Calculations, and maintenance management. Impact on Product
Quality: Introduction to product quality specifications, factors influencing product cost, size, limits with
regard to portability, transportation and similar aspects, Statistical quality control, Introduction of ISO 900
series, Total Quality Management and related issues. Applications of Risk and Reliability Tools:
Application of Risk analysis tools to at least three different category of electrical power system network
problems-based Case Studies concerning use of reliability engineering in real life electrical equipment risk
analysis from estimating life of equipment in substations of an electrical utility.
Course Outcomes
CO1: Understand and apply various reliability centric tools to ensure trouble free operation of electrical
systems.
CO2: Describe contribution of various factors influencing risk assessment analysis which if ignored can
lead to failure of electrical assets.
CO3: Apply proper design principles in order to ensure reliable functionality and safer use of key
substation and other equipment’s considering key threats.
CO4: Carry out statistical quality control analysis for reliable performance of electrical assets as per ISO
and TQM guidelines.
Text Books
1. R. E. James and Q. Su, "Condition Assessment of High Voltage Insulation," IET Power and Energy
Series 53, IET London, 2008.
2. E. Kuffel and W. S. Zaengl, "High Voltage Engineering: Fundamentals," Butterworth-Heinemann,
2nd Edition, 2000.
Reference Books
1. T. S. Ramu, "Reliability and Life Estimation of Power Equipment," New Age International
Publishers, 2013.
2. Various Authors, "Statistical Techniques for High Voltage Engineering," IET Power and Energy Series
13, IET London, 1996.

Course Name: Testing and Maintenance of Electrical Power Apparatus
Course Code: EE-772
Course Objectives
• To know practical issues concerning need of carrying out maintenance practices in various utility
substations.
• To learn various tools, type tests and routine tests to ascertain various possible faults in power
apparatus.
• To know about characterization of electrical dielectrics and impact on reliable operation of
equipment.
• To enable students, learn procedure to carry out field tests, sampling procedure etc. to carry out lab
as well as field tests.
• To learn procedures for safe operation, safety measures to be adopted in event of electrical accidents.
Course Content
Introduction: Overview of Electrical Preventive Maintenance and Testing, overview of testing and test
methods, review of dielectric theory and practice, importance of electrical preventive maintenance,
predictive maintenance techniques, electrical testing instruments and tools, safety procedures and best
practices, documentation and record keeping, advancements in electrical maintenance technology. DC
Voltage Testing of Electrical Equipment: DC voltage testing of insulation, DC testing methods;
transformers, cables, circuit breaker motor & generators, and capacitors. Precautions when making DC
tests, Impact of temperature and humidity on test accuracy, safety protocols during DC testing, comparison
of DC and AC testing methods, advanced DC testing equipment and tools, and common challenges and
troubleshooting in DC voltage testing. AC Voltage Testing Methods: Power factor and dissipation factor
test methods, basic test connection for PI testing, evaluation and grading of PF and DF test results.
Insulating Oil, Fluids and Gases - Insulating liquid sampling procedures, maintenance and reconditioning
of insulating oil & fluids, insulating gases. Transformer Testing: Transformer categories and types,
application and use, transformer polarity, terminal markings and connection, transformer characteristics,
preventive maintenance of transformers, transformer testing. Electrical Power Apparatus Grounding &
Ground resistance measurements: Selection of grounding method, selection of grounding system, ground
resistance values, ground resistance measurements. Electrical Safety, Switching Practices, and
precautions.
Course Outcomes
CO1: Identify various kind of tests related with power equipment’s located in electric power sub stations
networks.
CO2: Describe role of diagnostic tests before a catastrophic failure of power apparatus
CO3: Apply principles and tools to carry out AC and DC tests to highlight dielectric strength of
insulation used in power transformers.
CO4: Develop skill for using safe practices and prevent accidents, human loss, asset damage in event of
fires, etc. in field operation despite precautions.
Text Books
1. Paul Gill, "Electrical Power Equipment Maintenance and Testing," CRC Press, 2nd Edition, 2009.
2. Charles I. Hubert, "Operating, Testing, and Preventive Maintenance of Electrical Power
Apparatus," Prentice Hall, 2003.
Reference Books
1. James H. Harlow, "Electric Power Transformer Engineering," CRC Press, 3rd Edition, 2012.

2. J. Lewis Blackburn and Thomas J. Domin, "Protective Relaying: Principles and Applications," CRC
Press, 4th Edition, 2014.

Course Name: Signal Conditioning and Data Acquisition
Course Code: EE-773
Course Type: Programmme Elective-III
Course Objectives
• To impart knowledge about the signal conditioning.
• To introduce the concepts of analog to digital conversion and vice versa and implementation of
conditioning circuits.
• To enable the students to understand data acquisition systems and telemetry.
Course Content
Signal Conditioning: Introduction, amplification, instrumentation amplifies, Optical amplifiers, A.C.&
D.C. amplifiers, Operational amplifier specifications, operational amplifier circuits in instrumentation,
Adder, inverter, subtractor, integrator, differentiator, logarithmic converter, Differential amplifier,
Modulator- Demodulators, filters, types of filters, low pass, band pass, bridges, current sensitive bridge
circuit, Voltage sensitive bridge. Clipping and clamping circuits. A/D & D/A Conversion Techniques:
Resolution and Quantization, Aperture time, Sampling D/A Converters, A/D conversion techniques-
successive approximation, resistor method, voltage to time A/D converter, Voltage to frequency converter
techniques. Dual flow integration technique, Sample and hold circuit. Introduction to Data Acquisition
System: Instrumentation systems, types of instrumentation systems, components of an Analog-Data-
acquisition system, uses of data acquisition system, use of recorders in digital system, Digital recording
systems, input conditioning equipment. Digitizer, Multiplexer (TDM, FDM). Land line telemetry, R F
telemetry. Transmission channels. Modulation methods. Harmonic Analysis of Periodic Signals:
Harmonic Analysis of Periodic Signals: Fundamentals of Fourier analysis, Practical harmonic analysis
using a wattmeter, Harmonic distortion and its effects on signal quality, Methods for measuring harmonic
distortion, Applications of harmonic analysis in power systems, Use of Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) in
harmonic analysis, Harmonic filtering techniques, Software tools for harmonic analysis and simulation.
Course Outcomes
CO1: Understand basic concepts of signal conditioning and data acquisition.
CO2: Describe the basic circuits used in realizing the signal conditioning.
CO3: Implement analog to digital conversion using signal conditioning circuits.
CO4: Carry out Performance Comparison of different data telemetry schemes.
CO5: Apply signal conditioning methods and data acquisition systems to practical problems.
Text Books
1. E. O. Doebelin, "Measurement Systems: Application and Design," Tata McGraw Hill, 4th Edition,
2004.
2. Bernard Oliver and John M. Cage, "Electronic Measurement and Instrumentation," McGraw Hill,
1971.
3. Douglas V. Hall, "Microprocessors and Interfacing: Programming and Hardware," Tata McGraw
Hill, 2nd Edition, 2006.
Reference Books
1. Robert F. Coughlin and Frederick F. Driscoll, "Operational Amplifiers and Linear Integrated
Circuits," PHI, New Delhi, 6th Edition, 2001.
2. S. I. Ahson, "Microprocessors with Applications in Process Control," Tata McGraw Hill, 1984.
3. Martin U. Reissland, "Electrical Measurements: Fundamentals, Concepts, Applications," New Age
International Publishers, 1989.

Course Name: Microprocessor Based Instrumentation System
Course Code: EE-774
Course Objectives
• To impart knowledge about the fundamentals for microprocessor-based instrumentation systems.
• To introduce the basic concepts relevant to identify signal conditioning circuits for microprocessor-
based instrumentation systems.
• To enable the students to understand the interfacing of various peripheral devices and signal
conditioning issues for a given problem/application.
Course Content
Introduction: Overview of Microcontroller/Microprocessor, Basic differences and similarities between
Microprocessor and Microcontroller. Introduction to various Microcontrollers, Difference between 8-bit
/16-bit/32-bit, RISC/CISC processors, Concept of pipelining, Introduction to FPGA. Intel 8051
Microcontroller: Intel 8051 history, Pin diagram of 8051, 8051- architecture, Registers, Timers Counters,
Flags, Special Function Registers, DPTR, PC, PSW, SP etc., Addressing Modes, Data types and
Directives, Additional features in 8052, Intel 8096, PIC16F877. Instructions in Microcontrollers: Jump,
Loop and Call instructions Arithmetic instructions, and their simple programming applications, Jump,
Loop, Call, Arithmetic instructions, Introduction to development of a Microcontroller based system,
Simple programming applications, Concept of PLC, Features and parts in a PLC unit.
Microcontroller/Microprocessor-based Instrumentation: Interfacing with LEDs, Seven Segment, LCD,
Sensors, ADC, DAC, Stepper Motor, Relays, Optocoupler etc., Case studies based on Microcontroller/
microprocessor, Case studies on Microprocessor/Microcontroller based systems.
Course Outcomes
CO1: Understand the basic instrumentation systems and microprocessor-based systems and signal
conditioning circuits.
CO2: Develop an idea about the evolution of microprocessors/microcontrollers.
CO3: Understand various types of signal conditioning circuits.
CO4: Understand the interfacing of ADC, DAC, S/H, and sensors, transducers to microprocessor,
microcontroller using peripheral devices.
Text Books
1. Douglas V. Hall, "Microprocessors and Interfacing: Programming and Hardware," McGraw-Hill,
1986.
2. B. Ram, "Fundamentals of Microprocessors and Microcomputers," Dhanpat Rai Publication, 2008.
3. A.K. Mukhopadhyay, "Microprocessor, Microcomputer and their Applications," Narosa Publishing
House, 2006.
Reference Books
1. S.I. Ahsan, "Microprocessors with Applications in Process Control," TMH India, 1991.
2. Naresh Grover, "Microprocessors: Comprehensive Studies," Dhanpat Rai & Co., 2004.
3. D. V. S. Murthy, "Transducers in Instrumentation," Prentice Hall, 1995.

Course Name: Condition Monitoring and Control of Renewable Energy Systems
Course Code: EE-775
Course Type: Program Elective-III
Course Objectives
• To learn the control methods applied in renewable energy systems.
• To study the testing and monitoring of wind turbine systems.
• To learn the inspection and condition monitoring methods of solar and fuel cells.
Course Content
Introduction: Control Methods Applied in Renewable Energy Systems: Rectifier topologies, DC-DC
converter, inverters for renewable energy, Control methods in Solar systems, control methods in wind
systems, Control methods in fuel cells. Solar Photovoltaic Technology: Operation and Maintenance
Methods in Solar Power Plants: condition monitoring system for solar plants based on thermography,
Concentrating Systems, Different Solar power plants, Electricity generation cost, Safety Necessities, PV-
specific signage and warning, Detailed visual inspection, Failure response, Diagnosing and Testing for
Low Power Production, Solar power plant monitoring, reliability of photovoltaic installation, Remotely
operated vehicle applications. Wind Energy Technology: Condition Monitoring and Maintenance
Methods in Wind Turbines, Asset Management in maintenance of wind turbine, Maintenance Decision-
Making Process Classification, Estimation of Deviations in the Wind Turbine Condition, condition
indicators, Wind Turbines Risk Evaluation, testing for the evaluation of icing blades, Wind turbine
gearboxes: Failures, surface treatments, testing of wind turbines using ultrasonic waves. PEM Fuel cells:
Introduction to PEM fuel cells; Electrochemical reaction – thermodynamics and kinetics; Current-Voltage
Expression; Fuel Cell Components; Fuel Cell Performance; Techniques for PEM Fuel Cell Testing and
diagnosis - Lifetime/Durability Testing, Accelerated Testing, Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy,
Current and Temperature Mapping, X-ray Imaging, and Neutron Imaging for Water Flow, Transmission
Electron Microscopy, etc.
Course Outcomes
CO1: Apply the control techniques in solar, wind and fuel cell technologies.
CO2: Analyze the condition and monitoring of different components and testing of solar/PV systems.
CO3: Understand the different conditions of wind turbine system.
CO4: Evaluate the testing methods in fuel cells.
Text Books
1. Mayorkinos Papaelias, Fausto Pedro García Márquez, Alexander Karyotakis, "Introduction to Non-
Destructive Testing and Condition Monitoring Techniques for Renewable Energy Industrial
Assets," Elsevier and Butterworth-Heinemann, 2020.
2. Miguel A. Sanz-Bobi, "Use, Operation and Maintenance of Renewable Energy Systems," Springer,
2014.
3. Jianlu Zhang, Huamin Zhang, Jinfeng Wu, Jiujun Zhang, "PEM Fuel Cell Testing and Diagnosis,"
Elsevier, 2013.
Reference Books
1. C. S. Solanki, "Solar Photovoltaics: Fundamentals, Technologies and Applications," Prentice Hall
India, 2nd Edition, 2011.
2. J.W. Twidell & A. Weir, "Renewable Energy Sources," EFN Spon Ltd., UK, 2006.
3. Detlef Stolten, "Hydrogen and Fuel Cells: Fundamentals, Technologies and Applications," Wiley,
2010.
4. San Ping Jiang, Qingfeng Li, "Introduction to Fuel Cells: Electrochemistry and Materials," Springer,

2022.
5. B. H. Khan, "Non-Conventional Energy Resources," The McGraw Hill.
6. Mayorkinos Papaelias, Fausto Pedro García Márquez, Alexander Karyotakis, "Non-Destructive
Testing and Condition Monitoring Techniques for Renewable Energy Industrial Assets," Elsevier,
2019.

Course Name: Condition Monitoring of Power Electronic Converters
Course Code: EE-776
Course Type: Program Elective-III
Course Objectives
• To understand various failure mechanisms of power semiconductors.
• To gain knowledge about condition monitoring of different power semiconductor devices.
• To impart knowledge about failure mechanisms of capacitors.
• To develop skills for reliability analysis of power electronic conversion systems.
Course Content
Failure Mechanisms of Power Semiconductors: Aluminum reconstruction Bond fatigue, Die-attach fatigue
and delamination Substrate cracking Bond-wire melting, Die-attach voiding, Aluminum corrosion, Latch-
up, Avalanche breakdown, Partial discharge Electrochemical and silver migration, Dielectric breakdown,
Time-dependent dielectric breakdown, Hot carrier injection, Competing failure mechanisms, Anomaly
detection and remaining life prediction for power electronics-failure models, Data driven methods for life
prediction. Condition Monitoring of Power Electronic Devices: IGBT failure- wear out/catastrophic,
Thermal modeling of IGBT-analytic, numeric, and network models, Modeling of GaN devices for break
down voltage assessment, IGBT Failure Mechanisms, On-state voltage drop monitoring for aging
detection, Vibration and acoustic emission monitoring for mechanical integrity, High-temperature
operation effects on GaN devices. Condition Monitoring of Capacitors in PEC System: Capacitors for DC-
links in power electronic converters, Failure mechanisms and lifetime models of capacitors, Reliability-
oriented design for DC links, Aging detection for capacitors, Condition monitoring of DC-link capacitors.
Reliability Analysis and Data-Driven Condition Monitoring of PEC: Reliability analysis- methods and
tools, reliability testing and robustness validation-qualitative and quantitative test methods, qualification
testing, Case study- grid-connected solar inverter system.
Course Outcomes
CO1: Explain the possible failure mechanisms of various power electronic switches.
CO2: Explain the modeling of power electronic devices for condition monitoring.
CO3: Understand lifetime models of capacitors used in power electronic conversion systems.
CO4: Carryout reliability analysis of power electronic conversion systems with data-driven methods.
Text Books
1. H. S. Chung, H. Wang, et al., "Reliability of Power Electronic Converter Systems," IET, London,
2015.
2. A. Haque, et al., "Reliability of Power Electronic Converter for Solar PV Applications," IET,
London, 2016.
3. A. Haque, et al., "Fault Analysis and its Impact on Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Systems
Performance," Wiley-IEEE Press, 2017.
Reference Books
1. Brian Norton and Philip C. Eames, "Solar Energy Systems: Thermal, Photovoltaic and Hybrid
Power", Academic Press, 2021.J.W. Twidell & A. Weir, "Renewable Energy Sources," EFN Ltd.,
UK, 2006.
2. Rolf P. Rüther, "Photovoltaics: Theory and Practice of Energy Conversion," Springer, 2016.

Institute Electives

Course Name: Elements of Power Engineering
Course Code: EE-701
Course Type: Institute Elective
Course Objectives
• To learn modelling, analysis, and operation of power systems.
• To instill a practical knowledge of large-scale power system analysis.
• To explore modern power system trends like smart grids distributed generation and microgrids.
Course Content
Basics of Power System: Basic structure and concepts of power system, significance of electrical energy,
single-line diagram of a power supply network, working and applications of power transformer, distribution
transformer and alternator. Introduction to load characteristics, various factors and power factor improvement.
Power Generation and Distribution Systems: Sources of electric energy: wind, solar, hydro, thermal nuclear,
battery energy storage systems, cogeneration, distributed Generation. General aspects, Kelvin's Law, AC and
DC distribution systems, Calculation of feeder currents and voltages, distribution loss. Power Transmission
System: Long length transmission line model, ABCD Parameters and T and π model representation, calculation
of efficiency and voltage regulation, Ferranti effect, series and shunt compensation, surge impedance loading
(SIL), introduction to underground cables and grading. Protective Relays: Basics of different types of relays,
over current relay, IDMT relay, differential protection, distance protection of transmission lines through
impedance, reactance and mho relay, comparison between distance relays, static relays. Power System
Economics: Characteristics of generating units, Incremental Cost, Economic dispatch with and without losses
using λ- Iteration Method. Modern Power Systems: Deregulated power systems, Smart grids, demand side
management, microgrids - types of microgrids.
Course Outcomes
CO1: Provide a solid understanding of the theoretical aspects of power systems.
CO2: Understand different types of power generation systems.
CO3: Understand the operation of power systems and various protection relays.
CO4: Adapt to modern power system trends for industry relevance.
Text Books
1. C. L. Wadhwa, “Electric Power Systems,” New Age International, New Delhi.
2. D. P. Kothari and I. J. Nagrath, “Power System Engineering,” Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
Reference Books
1. S. S. Rao, B. Ravindernath, and M. Chander, “Switchgear and Protection,” Khanna Publishers.
2. J. J. Grainger and W. D. Stevenson, “Power System Analysis,” McGraw-Hill Education.

Course Name: Evolutionary Programming and Genetic Algorithms
Course Code: EE-702
Course Objectives
• To impart knowledge about Genetic algorithm and Evolutionary programming.
• To introduce the fundamental concepts relevant to GA operators, creation of offspring etc.
• To enable students to understand the factors related with fundamentals and applications of GA and EP.
Course Content
Introduction: Basic concepts and definitions, artificial intelligence, genetic algorithms (GAs), evolutionary
programming (EP). Evolutionary Programming: Initialization, Creation of offspring, Competition and
selection, Gaussian random numbers, standard deviation, Difference between GAs and EP, basic algorithms,
step by step procedure of evolutionary programming for optimization. Genetic Algorithm: Coding, fitness
function, Calculation of the number of bit required for a variable, GAs operators, crossover and mutation,
roulette wheel method for selection process, cumulative probabilities, Basic flow chart, GAs for optimization
detail steps, Similarities between GAs and traditional methods, Differences between GAs and traditional
methods. Applications: GAs and EP applications for economic power dispatch and optimal power flow.
Course Outcomes
CO1: Identify various concepts of Genetic algorithm and Evolutionary programming.
CO2: Describe important concepts related with optimization with GA and EP.
CO3: Apply principal to explain various problems related with problems described in CO2.
Text Books
1. M. Mitchell, “An Introduction to Genetic Algorithms,” MIT Press, 1998.
3. A. E. Eiben, “Introduction to Evolutionary Computing,” Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg.
4. Z. Michalewicz, “Genetic Algorithms, Data Structures and Evolution Programs,” Berlin: Springer-
Verlag.
References Books
1. M. Chis, “Evolutionary Computation and Optimization Algorithms in Software Engineering:
Applications and Techniques,” IGI Global publishers.
2. D. E. Goldberg, “Genetic Algorithms in Search Optimization and Machine Learning,” Addison-Wesley.

Course Name: Distributed Generation Technology
Course Code: EE-703
Course Objectives
• To impart knowledge about distributed generation technology.
• To introduce the modern power system, solar photovoltaic system, wind power system, and energy
storage system.
• To enable students to understand how the solar photovoltaic, wind power, and energy storage
system works.
Course Content
Modern Power System: Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Loads, Introduction to distributed
generation, Technologies of distributed generation, IEEE-1547. Solar Photovoltaic System: Solar cell
overview, Photon absorption at the junction, Solar cell construction, Types and adaptations of
photovoltaics, Photovoltaic circuit properties, Applications, and systems. Wind Power: Overview about
wind power, Turbine types and terms, Linear momentum and basic theory, Dynamic matching, Blade
element theory, Electricity generation. Energy Storage System: Importance of energy storage, Chemical
storage, Heat storage, Batteries, Fuel cells, Ultracapacitors, and Mechanical storage.
Course Outcomes
CO1: Understand the distributed generation technology.
CO2: Become familiar with modern power system, solar photovoltaic system, wind power system, and
energy storage system.
CO3: Realize the technology, design methodologies and operation of distributed generation technology.
Text Books
1. N. Jenkins, J.B. Ekanayake and G. Strbac, “Distributed Generation,” IET.
2. J. Twidell and T. Weir, “Renewable Energy Resources,” Taylor & Francis.
Reference Books
1. A. Khaligh and O. C. Oner, “Energy Harvesting – Solar, Wind, and Ocean Energy Conversion
Systems,” CRC Press.
2. C. S. Solanki, “Solar Photovoltaics: Fundamentals, Technologies, and Applications,” PHI.

Course Name: Optimization Techniques and Applications
Course Code: EE-704
Course Objectives
• To impart knowledge about the principles of optimization techniques.
• To introduce the fundamental concepts relevant to classical optimization methods, linear
programming, nonlinear programming, and dynamic programming.
• To enable students to understand the factors that cause the different optimization methods to
provide different solutions for the same mathematical problem.
Course Content
Introduction: Historical Development; Engineering applications of Optimization; Design Vector,
Design Constraints, Constraint Surface, Objective Function, Objective function Surfaces. Linear
Programming: Standard form of linear programming (LP) problem; Canonical form of LP problem;
Assumptions in LP Models; Elementary operations; Graphical method for two variable optimization
problem; Examples; Motivation of simplex method, Simplex algorithm, and construction of simplex
tableau; Simplex criterion; Minimization versus maximization problems; simplex method with
artificial variables. Classical Optimization: Stationary points, saddle points; Convexity and concavity
of functions; multiple variables optimization, necessary and sufficient conditions, concept of hessian
matrix, Newton Raphson method, optimization subject to equality constraints, optimization subject to
inequality constraints; Kraush-Kuhn-Tucker Conditions, examples. Non-Linear Programming:
Unconstrained algorithms, Direct search method, gradient method, constrained algorithms, separable
programming, quadratic programming, augmented LaGrange multiplier method. Kuhn Tucker
conditions, examples. Metaheuristic Algorithms: Introduction to Tabu search algorithm, simulated
annealing algorithm, genetic algorithm. Dynamic Programming: Sequential optimization;
Representation of multistage decision process; Types of multistage decision problems; Concept of sub
optimization and the principle of optimality; Recursive equations – Forward and backward recursions;
curse of dimensionality, application.
Course Outcomes
CO1: Identify different types of optimization techniques and problems.
CO2: Describe techniques like calculus based classical optimization, linear programming, nonlinear
programming, dynamic programming.
CO3: Apply principles and techniques described in CO2 to solve sample mathematical and practical
optimization problems.
CO4: Assess the results obtained by applying optimization techniques to solve mathematical
programming problems.
CO5: Identify the pre-requisite measures required to carry out state space design of the system.
Text Books
1. S. S. Rao, “Engineering Optimization: Theory and Practice,” New Age International (P) Ltd.,
New Delhi, 2000.
Reference Books
1. S. Chandera, Jaydeva, and A. Mehta, “Numerical Optimization with Applications,” Narosa.
2. H. A. Taha, “Operations Research an Introduction,” Publisher: Pearson.

Course Name: Electrical Vehicle Technologies
Course Code: EE-705
Course Objectives
• To impart knowledge about the recent electric vehicle technologies.
• To introduce the fundamental concepts of electric energy source and storage device, battery
management system, traction machines, power electronic essentials, and regulations and standards.
• To enable the students to understand how the electric energy system, traction machines, various
power electronic essentials, and various regulations and standards works in electric vehicle.
Course Content
Fundamentals of Electric Vehicles: Overview of electric vehicle, Layout of an electric vehicle, History of
electric vehicle, Challenges of electric vehicle, Types of electric vehicle. Review of Power Electronics
Devices: V-I characteristics and comparison study of different Power electronic devices, Basics, output
waveforms, working of different converters used in EVs. Energy Storage Device: Types of energy source,
Classification of energy storage technologies, electric batteries, Fuel-cell, Ultracapacitors, Selection of
electric battery, and Modelling based on equivalent electric circuits. Charging Infrastructure and Battery
Management System: Battery Chargers: Forward/Flyback Converters, Half-Bridge DC–DC Converter,
Full-Bridge DC–DC Converter, Power Factor Correction Stage, Bidirectional Battery Chargers, Other
Charger Topologies, Inductive Charging, Wireless Charging, Buck Converter and Rectifiers used in EVs,
non-isolated and isolated Bidirectional DC–DC Converter. Traction Systems: Structure, principle, and
characteristics of DC machine, induction machine, permanent magnet brushless machine, and switched
reluctance machine used in electric vehicle. Regulations and Standards: Electric batteries standards, Grid
interface standards, and Charging infrastructure standards.
Course Outcomes
CO1: Understand the power electronic devices, electric energy devices.
CO2: Realize the technology, design methodologies and control strategy of electric vehicles.
CO3: Apply energy management techniques for electric vehicles.
CO4: To apply the knowledge in the charging infrastructure, traction system.
Text Books
1. S. Singh, S. Gairola, and S. Dwivedi, “Electric Vehicle Components and Charging Technologies:
Design, Modeling, Simulation and Control, IET.
2. M. Ehsani, Y. Gao, S. E. Gay, and A. Emadi, “Modern Electric, Hybrid Electric, and Fuel Cell
Vehicles: Fundamentals, Theory, and Design, CRC Press.
Reference Books
1. K. T. Chau, “Electric Vehicle Machines and Drives - Design, Analysis and Application,” Wiley.
2. S. Leitman, and B. Brant, “Build Your Own Electric Vehicle,” McGraw Hills.

Course Name: Elements of Control Engineering
Course Code: EE-706
Course Objectives
• To study and analyze the various control system components.
• To understand the basic control design methods to meet out desired performance/
specifications.
• To explain the parameters to be taken into consideration while designing a compensator.
• To study the state space modelling and optimal design using state space approach.
Course Content
Introduction: Review of open loop and close loop systems, degenerative and regenerative feedback,
transfer function-based models of different systems, study of control system components, sensors and
actuators, servo control systems. Control System Analysis: Time domain and frequency domain
specifications, concept of stability, asymptotic stability, BIBO stability, Routh-Hurwitz’s stability
criterion for transfer function models, Nyquist Stability criterion- Stability using Root Locus and Bode
plots, absolute stability and relative stability, stability margins. Design of Controllers: Various control
schemes, on-off controllers, regulator, tracking control, classical methods for design of control
systems, design of compensators-lead, lag, lead lag design using Bode plots, Proportional Integral,
and Derivative control strategies and use of their combinations, design of PID Controllers, PID Tuning
methods in process control, control of systems with time delay or dead time, feed forward and
feedback controllers. State Space Models and Design: State Space models for continuous time linear,
single input single output systems, concept of state and state space, linear systems in state space, state
models from transfer functions, introduction to multi input multi output systems, transfer function
from state space models, controllable and uncontrollable modes, testing for controllability and
observability, pole placement design for state feedback systems, Ackerman formula, introduction to
observers, full order and reduced order observers.
Course Outcomes
CO1: Identify different physical systems and classify them as open loop and close loop control
systems.
CO2: Apply different time domain and frequency domain tools to analyze the absolute and relative
stability of LTI systems.
CO3: Assess the performance of LTI systems to different inputs and to design basic controllers to
meet out desired performance.
CO4: Identify the pre-requisite measures required to carry out state space design of the system.
Text Books
1. G. F. Franklin, J. D. Powell, and A. E. Nacini, “Feedback Control of Dynamic Systems,” 4th
Ed, Pearson Education Asia, 2002.
2. M. Gopal, L. J. Nagrath, “Control Systems Engineering,” Wiley Eastern, 1978.
3. D. R. Choudhary, “Modern Control Engineering,” Prentice Hall India, 2005.
4. R. C. Dorf and R. H. Bishop, “Modern Contral Systems,” 8th Ed., Addison Wesley, 1998.
Reference Books
1. B. C. Kuo, “Automatic Control Systems,” 7th Ed, Prentice Hall India, 1995.

2. E. U. Eronini, “System Dynamics and Control,” Thomson Brooks/Cole, 1999.
3. N. S. Nise, “Control Systems Engineering,” 4 Ed., John Wiley, 2004.
4. G. C. Goodwin, S. F. Graebe, and M. E. Salgado, “Control System Design, Prentice Hall
India, 2003.

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Department of Electrical Engineering National

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Programme Elective-I: Common to all Streams of M. Tech

Programme Elective-II: Common to Streams of M. Tech in Electrical Engineering

Programme Elective-III: M.Tech in Electrical Engineering (Condition Monitoring of

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