Draft Module Descriptor – Electrical Technology (for B tech in Manufacturing

Technology)
Module Title Electrical Technology
Module Code MTC 217
Credits ( 6 credits )- 150 Hrs
Related modules Applied Electricity
(Pre requisites)
Module Aim(s) To enable the student to apply the working principles and the
performance characteristics of Electrical Machines and power
system components in operation and maintenance of
manufacturing systems

Learning outcomes The student will be able to

• Demonstrate the knowledge of the construction
features, principles of operation, characteristics and the
application areas of various types of Electrical
machines.
• Develop transformer equivalent circuits to analyze the
performance of a transformer.
• Demonstrate the knowledge of the starting methods of
Electrical Machines.
• Demonstrate the knowledge of operation of Control
devices (relays, Contactors, etc..)
• Identify switchgear and other components of electrical
transmission and distribution networks
• Demonstrate the understanding of tariff structure and
the power factor correction

Learning content Transformer

Transformer construction & Operation, Equivalent circuit &
Determining circuit parameters, Transformer efficiency &
regulation, Autotransformers & Instrument transformers, Pulse
transformers, High frequency operations

Introduction to Motors & Generators

Electro magnetic principles, Operation of the simple DC& AC
machines, Constructional features of rotating machinery &
Terminology, Design aspects, Application Aspects, Cooling,
Efficiency & losses

DC Machines
Essential features in DC machines, Torque & EMF equations,
Series motor, Shunt motor, Compound motor, Permanent
magnet DC motor, Brushless Dc & Stepper Motors, Switch
reluctance motor, Power Electronic control ,
 Losses & efficiency, Applications

AC Machines
Different types of single phase & 3 phase AC machines & their
applications, Universal Motors, AC Servomotors, Starting,
Braking & Speed Control

Control Circuits & Devices

Relays & Protective Devices, Contactors & Other Control devices,
AC & Dc motor starters, Adjustable Speed Drives(VSDs)

Transmission and Distribution of Electricity

Power supply network, Overhead and underground systems,
Feeders, distributors and service mains, Voltage regulation,
Protection switchgear

Illumination
Definitions, Laws of illumination, Lighting

Tariff and Powerfactor Improvement

Power system costs, Different forms of tariff, Powerfactor
improvement

Practical Transformer no load & short circuit tests

Characteristics of Miniature Circuit Breakers & Fuses
Measurement of resistance of machine windings
No load characteristics of motors
Characteristics of speed vs. field current
Load characteristics of different types of motors
Short circuit blocked rotor test
Torque – speed characteristics of capacitor motor
Variation of efficiency, current, powerfactor with load
Motor starter control circuits
Resources Motor control panel c/w different types of motors
Single phase test transformer, meters & connecting leads
Contactors, Relays, Push buttons & wires, samples of
switchgear
Prescribed texts and/or Principles of Electrical Engineering by B R Gupta
references ISBN 81-219-0103-0, Electrical Power And Controls by
Timothy L. Skvarenina & William E DeWitt – Prentice Hall
Publication ISBN 0-13-080182-8
The Performance And Design Of Alternating Current Machines
by M G Say ISBN: 8123910274

Recommended texts and/or A course in Electrical Technology by J B Guptha (Vol ii)

references
Recommended teaching Lectures, discussions, demonstrations & practicals
learning activities
Assessment and weighting Type Weighting
(Should be related to learning Practicals & Take home assignments 40%
outcomes) End semester exam 60%
Assignment
Continuous 1. Coursework based 30%
assessmen on lab practical
t 2. Assignment based 10%
on field visit
Duration Contact hrs :Theory 90 hrs
Practical 30 hrs
Field visit Transmission & Distribution
grid
Self – study 30 hrs
End of semester exam 3 hour paper