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Courses of Study and Scheme of Assessment (2018 REGULATIONS)

ME POWER ELECTRONICS & DRIVES (Minimum No. of credits to be earned: 75*)
Course Hours/Week Maximum Marks
Course Title Credits CAT
Code Lecture Tutorial Practical CA FE Total
I SEMESTER
18ED01 Systems Engineering Mathematics 3 - - 3 50 50 100 FC
18ED02 Power Semiconductor Devices 3 - - 3 50 50 100 PC
18ED03 Modelling and Control of Power Converters 3 - - 3 50 50 100 PC
18ED04 Power Converters and Analysis 3 2 - 4 50 50 100 PC
18ED05 Object Computing and Data Structures 3 2 - 4 50 50 100 PC
18ED51 Power Converters Laboratory - - 4 2 100 - 100 PC
Total 23 hrs 15 4 4 19 350 250 600
II SEMESTER
18ED06 Modeling and Analysis of Electrical Machines 3 - - 3 50 50 100 PC
18ED07 Electric Drives and Control 3 - - 3 50 50 100 PC
18ED08 Switched Mode Power Converters 3 2 - 4 50 50 100 PC
18ED09 Power Electronics in Wind and Solar Power Conversion 3 2 - 4 50 50 100 PC
18ED__ Elective 1 3 - - 3 50 50 100 PE
18ED__ Elective 2 3 - - 3 50 50 100 PE
18ED52 Industrial Visit and Technical Seminar - - 4 2 100 - 100 EEC
18ED53 Drives and Controls Laboratory - - 4 2 100 - 100 PC
Total 30 hrs 18 4 8 24 500 300 800
III SEMESTER
18ED__ Elective 3 3 2 - 4 50 50 100 PE
18ED__ Elective 4 3 - - 3 50 50 100 PE
18ED__ Elective 5 3 - - 3 50 50 100 PE
18ED__ Elective 6 3 - - 3 50 50 100 PE
18ED54 Power Electronic Systems Design Laboratory - - 4 2 100 - 100 PC
18ED71 Project Work I - - 6 3 100 - 100 EEC
Total 24 hrs 12 2 10 18 400 200 600
IV SEMESTER
18ED72 Project Work II - - 28 14 50 50 100 EEC
ELECTIVE 3 (One to be opted) Course Attached with CoE
18ED21 Industrial Approach to Power Converter Design 3 2 - 4 50 50 100 PE
18ED22 Internet of Things 3 2 - 4 50 50 100 PE
18ED23 Totally Integrated Automation 3 2 - 4 50 50 100 PE
ELECTIVE (Five to be opted)
18ED24 Special Machines and Controllers 3 - - 3 50 50 100 PE
18ED25 Digital Controllers for Power Electronic Applications 3 - - 3 50 50 100 PE
18ED26 Advanced Control of Electric Drives 3 - - 3 50 50 100 PE
18ED27 Soft Computing Techniques for Renewable Energy Systems 3 - - 3 50 50 100 PE
18ED28 Flexible AC Transmission system 3 - - 3 50 50 100 PE
18ED29 Power Quality Management 3 - - 3 50 50 100 PE
18ED30 Advanced Topics in Power Electronics 3 - - 3 50 50 100 PE
18ED31 HVDC Transmission 3 - - 3 50 50 100 PE
18ED32 Design of Solar Photovoltaic systems 3 - - 3 50 50 100 PE
18ED33 Optimization Techniques 3 - - 3 50 50 100 PE
18ED34 Digital Signal Processing 3 - - 3 50 50 100 PE
18ED35 Virtual Instrumentation Systems 3 - - 3 50 50 100 PE
18ED36 Machine Learning and Application 3 - - 3 50 50 100 PE
18ED37 Pulse Width Modulated Power Electronic Converters 3 - - 3 50 50 100 PE
18ED38 Smart Grid Technologies 3 - - 3 50 50 100 PE
18ED39 Distributed Generation and Micro grids 3 - - 3 50 50 100 PE
18ED40 Hybrid Electric Vehicles 3 - - 3 50 50 100 PE
18ED41 Research Methodology 3 - - 3 50 50 100 PE
* Indicated is the minimum number of credits to be earned by a student.
CAT – Category; FC – Foundation Course; PC – Professional Core; PE - Professional Elective;
EEC – Employability Enhancement Course

ONE CREDIT COURSES

18EK01 Low Voltage Switchgear
18EK02 Energy Auditing and Conservation Techniques
18EK03 Power Electronics in More Electric Aircraft
18EK04 Power Quality in Industries
18EK05 Solar PV Systems – Design, Simulation and Monitoring and Control
18EK06 Field Programmable Analog Array for Analog System Design
18EK07 Automotive Software Testing
18EK10 Industrial Drives for Automation
18EK13 System Engineering for Automotive Applications
18EK14 Electric Vehicles
18EK15 Phasor Measurement Units & Applications
18EK16 Graphical Programming for Real-Time Applications
 18EA01/18EE01/18ED01/18EM01 SYSTEMS ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS
3003
Course Objectives
1. To provide the deep knowledge of Vector space and to deal with maximizing and minimizing functional and finite element
system where all inputs are discrete data.
2. To study random processes to represent the evolution of some random value, or system, over time.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of the course the students will be able to
CO1 identify the characteristics of vector space, basis, dimension.
CO2 apply the fundamentals of linear algebra in the field of engineering.
CO3 compute the maximum and minimum of functions and functionals.
classify the stochastic processes/states, apply Chapman – Kolmogorov equation and determine the steady state
CO4
probabilities for discrete and continuous time Markov chains.

VECTOR SPACES: Real vector spaces, subspaces, linear independence – basis and dimension of a vector space - inner product
space, orthonormal bases, Gram-Schmidt process. (12)

LINEAR TRANSFORMATIONS: General linear transformations, kernel and range, inverse linear transformations, matrices of
general linear transformations, eigen values and eigen vectors, diagonalization. (11)

CALCULUS OF VARIATIONS: Variational problems of fixed boundaries: Variations and its properties - simplest variational
problems – Euler equation – Brachistochrone problem – Variational problems involving several unknown functions – Functional
involving first and second order derivatives. (11)

STOCHASTIC PROCESSES: Classification. Markov chain: Transition probability matrices – Chapman Kolmogorov equations -
classification of states, limiting probabilities, Poisson process - continuous time Markov chains: Birth-death processes. (11)

Total L: 45
REFERENCES:
1. Howard Anton and Chris Rorres, “Elementary Linear Algebra: Applications Version”, Wiley India, New Delhi, 2010.
2. David C.lay, “ Linear Algebra and its Applications ” Addison –Wesley ,Boston, 2013.
3. Elsgolts .L, “Differential Equation and Calculus of Variation”, MIR Publication, Moscow, 1977.
4. Saeed Ghahramani, “Fundamentals of Probability with Stochastic processes”, Pearson, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2015.
5. Medhi. J , “Stochastic Processes", New Age International Publishers, New Delhi, 2017.

18ED02 POWER SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES

3003
Course Objectives:
1. To make the student understand the selection of power semiconductor devices for typical applications
2. To make the student understand the design, control of power semiconductor devices using various material
characteristics.

CO No. Course Outcome

CO1 Understand the construction, operation, static and dynamic performances of various power semiconductor devices
CO2 Interpretation of static and dynamic parameters from devices data sheets
CO3 Understand in depth the knowledge of emerging power semi conductor devices
Selection of suitable device for a particular power electronic converter application and design protection circuit of
CO4
devices.

INTRODUCTION & POWER DIODES: Status of Development of power semiconductor Devices - Types of static switches -
Controlled and uncontrolled - Ideal and real switches – on-state and switching losses. EMI due to switching. Use of heat sinks –
selection parameters and mounting techniques Power Diodes: Types - Electrical rating - Switching and steady state
characteristics - Switching aid circuits - Series and parallel operation - Schottky diodes - Fast recovery diodes. (11)

THYRISTORS: Physics of device operation - Electrical rating. Types of thyristors: Asymmetrical thyristor - Reverse conducting
thyristors, light fired thyristors. Turn on & off mechanisms, Gate circuit requirements - Driver circuit- Protection - Switching and
steady state characteristics-Switching losses. Series and parallel operation of thyristors. TRIACS, GTOS AND MCTS: Electrical
rating - Switching and steady state characteristics - Protection - Gate circuit requirements. (11)

POWER TRANSISTORS: Types - Ratings - Static and switching characteristics - Driver circuit - Switching aid circuit - Power
Darlington. POWER MOSFETS: Types - Comparison with BJTs - Structure - Principle of operation - Switching losses - Driver
circuit - Switching aid circuit. (11)

IGBTS: Comparison with power BJT and MOSFET - Structure - Principle of working - Switching characteristics - Gate drive
requirements. HV IGBT structure - Principle of working - Comparison with GTO. EMERGING DEVICES: SITs-characteristics -
Power Integrated circuit – Characteristics - Field controlled thyristors - New semiconductor materials for devices - Intelligent power
modules. Integrated Gate commutated Thyristor (IGCT). Comparison of Power semiconductor devices. (12)

Total 45
REFERENCES:
1. Williams, B.W., "Power Electronics: Devices, Drivers, Applications and Passive Components", ELBS Oxford University Press,
1992.
2. Joseph, Vithayanthil, "Power Electronics: Principles and Applications," McGraw Hill, 1995.
3. Ned Mohan, Tore M. Undeland and William P. Robbins., "Power Electronics: Converters, Applications and Design", John Wiley
and Sons, 3rd Edition, 2003.
4. Rashid, M.H., "Power Electronics: Circuits, Devices and Applications", Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 3rd Edition, 2003.
5. MD Singh and K B Khanchandani, "Power Electronics" Tata McGraw Hill, 2nd Edition, 2006.

18ED03 MODELLING AND CONTROL OF POWER CONVERTERS

3 0 0 3
Course Objective:
1. Understand the fundamental of physical systems in terms of its linear and nonlinear models.
2. Study the application of modern control theory to power electronic systems.

Course Outcomes:
CO1: Understand and model power electronic converter systems using small signal model.
CO2: Develop transfer function and state space model of power converters.
CO3: Development of compensator from the closed loop response
CO4: Understand the nonlinear phenomenon in a Power Converter

Syllabus:

State Space Modelling - Review of basic control theory – Control design techniques such as P, PI,PID and lead lag compensator
design. State space control design approach –Modeling of physical systems - Solution to vector differential equations and state
transition matrix.- Controllability and Observability Small signal Model of Power Converters: - Linearizing Averaged Power Stage
Dynamics - Frequency Response of Converter Power Stage - Small-Signal Gain of PWM Block - Small-Signal Model for PWM Dc-
to-Dc Converters (12)

Transfer Functions and State Space Model of Power Converter - Bode Plot for Transfer Functions - Power Stage Transfer
Functions and State space modelling of Buck Converter, Boost Converter, and Buck/Boost Converter - Empirical Methods for Small-
Signal Analysis (11)

Dynamic Performance and Closed Loop Performance of Power Converters – Frequency Domain Performance Criteria - Time-
Domain Performance Criteria, Stability of Power Converters: - Nyquist Criterion - Relative Stability: Gain Margin and Phase Margin
Asymptotic Analysis Method – Frequency-Domain Performance - Voltage Feedback Compensation and Loop Gain - Compensation
Design and Closed-Loop Performance (11)

Introduction to nonlinear systems - Phase plane analysis of nonlinear system using linear approximation - Limit cycle and
periodic solutions - Singular points and qualitative behaviour. Stability of nonlinear systems - Lyapunov direct and indirect methods
(11)

REFERENCES:
1. Pulsewidth Modulated DC-to-DC Power Conversion Circuits, Dynamics, and Control Designs, Byungcho Choi, IEEE
Press, Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2013
2. Sira -Ramirez, R.Silva Ortigoza, ‘Control Design Techniques in Power Electronics Devices’, Springer, 2006.
3. Ogata, K., ‘Modern Control Engineering’, Prentice Hall of India, 2010.
4. C.T. Chen, ‘Linear Systems Theory and Design’’ Oxford University Press, 3rd Edition, 1999.
5. 4. Hassan K. Khalil, ‘Nonlinear Systems’, Pearson Educational International Inc. Upper Saddle River, 3rd Edition,
2001.
6. Applied Nonlinear Control, Jean-Jacques E. Slotine, Weiping Li, Prentice Hall, 1991 - Technology & Engineering

18ED04 POWER CONVERTERS AND ANALYSIS

3204
Course Objectives:
1. To familiarize with various topologies of power converters and their control techniques
2. To analyze the performance of power converters and design the power and control circuit

Course Outcomes:
CO1: Describe and analyze various AC to DC Converter topologies and its control
CO2: Model, analyze and understand DC to DC power electronic systems and equipments
CO3: Analyze and simulate various AC to AC converters
CO4: Analyze the performance of DC to AC Converters and understand the control techniques

AC TO DC CONVERTERS: Single phase and three phase bridge rectifiers, Fully controlled converters with RL, RLE loads,
Freewheeling diode, Dual Converter, PWM rectifiers
Evaluation of performance parameter, Input harmonics and output ripple, smoothing inductance, power factor, effect of source
inductance and overlap, Design of converter circuits – Snubber circuit design - Control circuit strategies. (12+7)

DC TO DC CONVERTERS: DC choppers: Step down dc chopper with R, RL and RLE loads - Control strategies- Continuous and
discontinuous current operations - Two quadrant and four quadrant DC chopper - Multiphase DC chopper - Switching mode
regulators: Buck, Boost, Buck-Boost and CUK regulators - Chopper circuit design – Control circuit strategies. (11+8)

AC TO AC CONVERTERS: Principle of phase control, single-phase bi-directional controllers with R, L and R-L loads, 3-phase bi-
directional Controllers, different Configurations, Analysis with pure R and L loads. Principle of operation, - single phase and three
phase cyclo converters - Control circuit strategies. (11+7)

DC TO AC CONVERTERS: Single phase and Three phase bridge inverters - Evaluation of performance parameters –Voltage
control and Waveform improvement Techniques – Current source inverters - Inverter circuit design - SVPWM – Introduction to
multilevel inverter (11+8)

Total L: 45 + T: 30 = 75
REFERENCES:
1. Rashid M.H., “Power Electronics Circuits, Devices and Applications ", Prentice Hall India, 3rd Edition, New Delhi, 2013.
2. Sen PC,"Modern Power Electronics ", Wheeler publishing Co, McGraw Hill, 2005.
3. Ned Mohan, Tore M. Undeland, William P. Robbins, ”Power Electronics: Converters, Applications, and Design”, John Wiley
and Sons, Inc., New York, 2003.
4. VedamSubrahmanyam, "Power Electronics", New Age International (P) Limited, New Delhi, 2006.
5. MD Singh and K B Khanchandani,"Power Electronics" McGraw Hill, 2006.

18EA07 / 18ED05 / 18EE05 OBJECT COMPUTING AND DATA STRUCTURES

3 2 0 4
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Object Computing and Data Structures highlights the difference between procedure oriented programming and object
oriented programming. On completion of this course, a brief knowledge about the concepts in object-oriented programming can be
obtained. It also gives a clear understanding on the Data Structures and its type and deals with the linear data structures and their
algorithms. This course also explores the basic sorting techniques in data structures with their algorithms.

COURSE OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

CO-1:Recognize the difference between the procedure oriented programming and object oriented programming with its real time
applications. Implement the basic concepts of object oriented programming and format the output using manipulators.
CO-2:Implement the programs with the various types of functions in C++ and also apply the concept of constructors and destructors
and develop solutions to the problems related to inheritance and polymorphism
CO-3:Ability to analyze algorithms and their time complexity. Implement the programs with arrays and its applications with various
types of sorting.
CO-4:Solve problems using linear data structures such as stacks , queues and lists. Student should be able to appreciate the use of
non-linear data structures like trees.

PRINCIPLES OF OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING: Procedure Oriented Programming, Object Oriented Programming
paradigm - Basic concepts and benefits of OOP - Object Oriented Language - Applications of C++ - Operators in C++ - Classes
andObjects-Manipulators. Functions in C++- Call by Reference - Return by reference - Inline functions - Default, Const Arguments -
Function Overloading - Friend Functions - Member functions - Nesting of Member functions -Private member functions - Static data
members - Static Member Functions - Arrays of Objects -Objects as Function Arguments - Friend Functions. (10+7)

Constructors-Parameterized Constructor-Copy constructor - Multiple Constructors in a Class – Destructors. Inheritance-Defining

Derived Classes - Single Inheritance - Making a Private Member Inheritable - Multiple Inheritance - Hierarchical Inheritance – Hybrid
Inheritance. Polymorphism- Compile and Run Time Polymorphism – Operator Overloading - Virtual function. (11+7)

DATA STRUCTURES: Abstract data Types - Primitive data structures - Analysis of algorithms - Best, worst and average case time
complexities – Notation. ARRAYS: Operations - Implementation of one, two, three and multi dimensioned arrays - Sparse and
dense matrices - Applications. SORTING: Insertion sort - Selection sort - Bubble sort - Radix sort - Algorithms and their time
complexities. (12+7)

LINEAR DATA STRUCTURES:Stacks-Primitive operations - Sequential implementation - Applications: Subroutine handling,

Recursion-Queues-Primitive operations - Sequential implementation - Applications: Job Scheduling.Lists- Primitive Operations -
Singly linked lists, Doubly linked lists, Circular lists – Applications: Addition of Polynomials
NON-LINEAR DATA STRUCTURES: Trees- Terminologies- Binary Tree traversal. (12+9)

Total L: 45 + T: 30 = 75

REFERENCES:
1. Stanley B Lippman, Josee Lajoie and Barbara E Moo, “The C++ Primer”, Pearson Education, New Delhi, 2009.
2. Sahni Sartaj, "Data Structures, Algorithms and Applications in C++", Universities Press, Hyderabad, 2005.
3. Aaron M Tanenbaum, Moshe J Augenstein and Yedidyah Langsam, "Data structures using C and C++", Pearson Education,
New Delhi, 2009.
4. Harvey M Deitel,andPaul J Deitel, “C++ How to Program”, Prentice Hall, New Delhi, 2010.
 5. Herbert Schildt, “C++ - The Complete Reference", Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2012.
6. Nell Dale, “C++ Plus Data Structures”, Jones & Bartlett, Massachusetts, 2011.

18ED51 POWER CONVERTERS LABORATORY

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Course Objectives

1. To impart practical knowledge on the power devices and AC to DC and DC to DC converters

2. To analyze the performance of AC to AC converters and inverters

Course Outcomes
CO1: Understand, formulate, and conduct experiments on the characteristics of power semiconductor devices, AC-DC, AC-AC,
DC - DC converters and inverters.
CO2: Analyze and report the results for the experiments on the characteristics of power semiconductor devices, AC-DC,
AC-AC, DC-DC converters and inverters.

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS:
1. Study of Characteristics of Power Semiconductor Devices.
2. Performance analysis of AC to DC converter with RL and RLE Load
3. Performance analysis of AC to AC converter with RL and RLE Load
4. Performance analysis of DC to DC converter with RL and RLE Load
5. Performance analysis of DC to AC converter under voltage and v/f control mode.
Total P: 60

18ED06 MODELING AND ANALYSIS OF ELECTRICAL MACHINES

3003
Course Objectives
1. To develop voltage performance equation of kron’s primitive machine and obtain transformation from rotating axes to
stationary axes.
2. To carryout steady state and Transient state analysis of DC, AC & Special machines.

CO No. Course Outcome

To understand basic 2-pole machine concept, kron’s primitive machine and obtaining transformation from rotating
CO1
axes to stationary axes.
To develop performance equations of 3-phase and 1-phase induction motors and carryout steady and Transient
CO2
state analysis
CO3 To analyse steady and Transient state performance analysis of synchronous machine.
To analyse operation of DC machine with displace brushes and make performance analysis on DC machine
CO4
(Motor operation only) and Special Machines

GENERALIZED THEORY & LINEAR TRANSFORMATION: Conversions – Basic two pole machine – Transformer with movable
secondary – Transformer voltage and speed voltage - kron’s primitive machine - Invariance of power – Transformation from
displaced brush axis three phases to two phases. Rotating axes to stationary axes – Transformed impedance matrix – Torque
calculations. (11)

INDUCTION MACHINES: Generalized representation- Performance equations - Steady state analysis – Transient analysis - Single-
phase Induction motor-Transfer function formulation - Double cage machine - Harmonics. (11)

SYNCHRONOUS MACHINES: Generalized representation - Steady state analysis-Transient analysis-Electromechanical transients (11)

DC & SPECIAL MACHINES: Generalized representation – Operation with displaced brushes - Motor (shunt type only) operation -
Steady state and transient analysis. Generalized representation and steady state analysis of Reluctance motor –Brushless DC
motor-Variable reluctance motor. (12)

Total L : 45
REFERENCES:
1. Bimbhra P.S., "Generalised Circuit Theory of Electrical Machines", Khanna Publishers, Delhi, 2002.
2. Adkins B., “The Generalized Theory of Electrical Machines”, Dover Publishers, 1980.
3. Chee- Mun Ong “Dynamic simulation of electrical machinery using MATLAB” Prentice – Hall, Inc, 1998.
4. Krishnan R., “Electric Motor & Drives: Modeling, Analysis and Control”, Prentice Hall of India, 2001.
5. Krause, P.C., O. Wasynczuk, and S.D. Sudhoff, “Analysis of Electric Machinery”, IEEE Press, 1995.

18ED07 ELECTRIC DRIVES AND CONTROL

3003
Course Objectives:
1. To enable the student to acquire knowledge on the basic principles of power electronics in AC drives using converters for the
required speed control to satisfy four-quadrant operation and to meet mechanical load requirements.
2. To enable the student to acquire knowledge on various scalar and vector control techniques of Induction motor and special
electrical machines

CO No. Course Outcome

Apply the knowledge of power electronics in drives to satisfy four-quadrant operation and also to apply various
CO1 types of speed control of induction motor drives in an energy efficient manner using power electronics and
understand the stator and rotor control
CO2 Understand and apply the concept and types of vector control for Induction motor drives.
CO3 Understand and apply the concept of Direct Torque Control and sensorless control for Induction motor drives.
Remember and apply the knowledge obtained in Electric drives and control to Synchronous machines and
CO4 evaluate the basic operation of special machines and their controllers and also to Comprehend the concept of
embedded drive communication

DYNAMICS & CONTROL OF ELECTRICAL DRIVES: Introduction – Parts of Electrical Drives- Fundamental Torque Equations –
Speed Torque Conventions and Multiquadrant Operation – Nature & Classification of Load Torques - Modes of Operation –Closed-
Loop Control of Drives. (11)

Induction Motor Drives: Stator Control: control by AC voltage controllers - Variable frequency square wave VSI drives - PWM
Drives - CSI drives - closed loop control. Rotor Control: Static rotor resistance control - Slip power recovery : Static Kramer drive -
Static Scherbius drive. (11)

VECTOR CONTROL OF INDUCTION MOTORS: Principle of vector control -Rotor flux - Oriented control, Stator Flux-oriented
control, Magnetizing flux-oriented control of Induction machines. Sensorless Vector and Direct Torque Controlled Drives: Basic
types of torque controlled drive scheme: vector drives- direct torque controlled drives. (12)

SPECIAL DRIVES: Synchronous Motor Drives: Scalar control – True synchronous and self control modes – PMSM Motor and
Control - SynRM motor and Control - Switched reluctance motor and control. Configurations of I/O Control: AC drive Hardware
Blocks – Control Blocks – Automatic Motor Adaptation – Parameterization of Drives (Local and Remote). (11)

Total L : 45
REFERENCES:
1. Gopal K Dubey, "Fundamentals of Electric Drives", Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi , 2005.
2. Ion Boldea and S.A. Nasar, “Electric Drives”, CRC Press LLC, New York, 1999.
3. Pillai S.K., "Analysis of Thyristor Power Conditioned Motors", University Press, 1992.
4. Bimal K Bose, "Power Electronics and Variable Frequency Drives - Technology and Application", IEEE Press, New York,
1997.
5. Peter Vas, "Vector Control of AC Machines", Oxford University Press, 1990.
6. T.J.E. Miller, “Brushless Permanent-Magnet and Reluctance Motor Drives”, Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1989.
.

18ED08 SWITCHED MODE POWER CONVERTERS

3204

Course Objectives:
1. To study and analyze the dynamic models of various types of switched mode dc- dc converters and resonant converters.
2. To analyze the closed loop control of power converters and design power factor correction supplies

Course Outcome:
CO1: Design magnetic components and analyze the dynamic model DC-DC converter
CO2: Understand and analyze the steady state model of resonant converters
CO3: Analyze the steady state and dynamic response of power converters under closed loop control
CO4: Design single and three phase Power Factor Correction supplies

DC-DC CONVERTER DYNAMICS : Reactive Elements in Power Electronic Systems, Types of inductor, Types of transformer,
Types of Capacitors for power electronic applications - Exact and Approximate Analysis of DC-DC converters, Non-isolated DC to
DC Power Converter- Buck, Boost, Buck-Boost, Cuk Converters, Isolated DC to DC Power Converter - Forward, Flyback, Half/Full
Bridge Converters – Design and Analysis – Case Study – Steady state model, dynamic model – EMI – EMC Complaints. (12+8)

RESONANT C ONVERTERS: Classification of resonant converters-resonant load converters- principal of operation- SMPS using
resonant circuit- steady state modeling. Resonant switch converters- Buck converter with ZCS and ZVS-operation and analysis.
(11+7)

CLOSED LOOP CONTROL OF POWER CONVERTERS: Closed Loop Control of Switching Converters- Steady State Error,
Control Bandwidth, and Compensator Design- Closed Loop Dynamic Performance Functions- Design of feed- back compensators.
(11+7)

AC-DC POWER FACTOR CORRECTION SUPPLIES: Single-Phase Single-Stage Non-isolated Boost PFC, Output Capacitor Size,
DCM Boost Inductor Selection, CCM Boost Inductor Selection, High-Power PFC and Load Sharing, Surge Protection, Load Short-
Circuit Protection, Three-Phase PFC. (11+8)

Total L: 45 + T: 30 = 75
REFERENCES:
1. Keng Wu, "Switch-Mode Power Converters-Design and Analysis", 1st Edition, Academic Press, 2005.
2. Marian K. Kazimierczuk, "Pulse-width Modulated DC-DC Power Converters", Wiley, 2008.
3. Ramanarayanan V., "Course Material on Switched Mode Power Conversion", Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian
Institute of Science, Bangalore, 2007.
4. K.Kit Sum, "Switch Mode Power Conversion: Basic Theory and Design", CRC Press, 1984
5. Robert W. Erickson, Dragan Maksimovic “Fundamentals of Power Electronics”, Springer, 2005.

18ED09 POWER ELECTRONICS IN WIND AND SOLAR POWER CONVERSION

3204
Course Objectives:
1. To study the concepts of power converters for wind and Solar PV systems.
2. To design an electrical system with solar PV and wind energy power conversion systems.

Course Outcomes:

Upon completion of the course, the students will be able to

1. Understand the importance of energy consumption and the need of renewable energy sources.
2. Understand the basics of Solar PV and analyze the components of PV systems and Design the solar PV and BoS
Components.
3. Understand the concept of Wind Energy Conversion Systems and the importance of power conditioning schemes.
4. Predict the behaviour of Solar Irradiation and wind flow and Design the stand alone and hybrid systems

SOLAR PV AND WIND POWER : Trends in energy consumption - World energy scenario – Energy sources and their availability -
Conventional and renewable sources - Solar PV and Wind potential in India and World – Solar and Wind Data - Policies and
Regulations - Standards and codes used for Renewable Energy Systems (11+7)

SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY CONVERSION: Solar radiation and measurement - Solar cells and their characteristics -
Classification of Solar PV panels- Influence of insolation and temperature - PV arrays- Maximum power point tracking – Algorithms
Power Conditioning Schemes - Charge controllers - Inverters – Classifications and Design - Analysis of PV Systems – BoS
components - Stand alone and Grid integrated Solar PV Systems – Building Integrated PV (BIPV) - Synchronized operation with
grid supply - Harmonic standards, Harmonic problems. (12+7)

WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS: Basic Principle of wind Energy conversion - Nature of Wind - Power in the wind -
Components of Wind Energy Conversion System (WECS) – Wind farm and its accessories - Generators used in Wind Energy
Conversion Systems - Performance of Induction Generators for WECS- Power conditioning schemes - Controllable DC Power from
SEIGs - System performance. Grid Connected WECS - Concepts of Grid Integration - Grid related problems - Generator control -
Performance improvements - Different schemes - AC voltage controllers - Harmonics and PF improvement. (11+8)

HYBRID POWER SYSTEMS: Wind / Solar PV integrated systems – Other alternate Systems – Requirements - Optimization of
system components Power conditioning schemes for Hybrid Power Systems (HPS) – Design of HPS using software - Storage
types and selection methods - Applications of HPS (11+8)

Total L : 45 : T: 30
REFERENCES:
1. Mukund R Patel, “Wind and Solar Power Systems”, CRC Press, 2004.
2. Rai, G.D., "Non-conventional Energy Sources", Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 2002.
3. Daniel, Hunt, V., "Wind Power - A Handbook of WECS", Van Nostrend Co., New York, 1998.
4. S Sumathi, Ashok Kumar L, S Sureka, “Solar PV and Wind Energy Conversion Systems - An Introduction to Theory,
Modeling with MATLAB/SIMULINK, and the Role of Soft Computing Techniques”, Green Energy and Technology,
Springer; 2015.
5. Thomas Markvart and Luis Castaser, “Practical Handbook of Photovoltaics”, Elsevier Publications, UK, 2003.
6. Roger A. Messenger, Jerry Ventre,” Photovoltaic System Engineering” CRC Press, 2004.

18ED52 INDUSTRIAL VISIT & TECHNICAL SEMINAR

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CO No. Course Outcome
Students outlook the technical knowledge in both theory and practical aspect as a results of series interaction,
CO1
witnessing the real-time functional environment and updating the latest skill sets required from the experienced workers
Students get awareness about new technologies, process and get concerned about earning a job after having an
CO2
industrial visit in the selected sectors

The student will make at least two technical presentations on current topics related to the specialization. The same will be assessed
by a committee appointed by the department. The students are expected to submit a report at the end of the semester covering the
various aspects of his/her presentation together with the observation in industry visits. A quiz covering the above will be held at the
end of the semester.

Total P: 60
 18ED53 DRIVES AND CONTROLS LABORATORY
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Course Objectives

1. To impart practical knowledge on the dSPACE controller for Power electronic converters and performance analysis of induction
motor.
2. To analyze the performance of special electrical machines using electric drives.

Course Outcomes

CO1:To understand the principles of PWM techniques and performance analysis of three-phase induction motor using drives.
CO2:To enable the students to understand the performance of advance electric motor drives by experimental methods.
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS:
1. Three-phase SPWM pulse generation using dSPACE
2. Performance analysis of three phase induction motorusing variable frequency drive
3. Performance analysis of Synchronous Reluctance motor using variable frequency drive
4. Performance analysis of SRM/BLDC motor using variable frequency drive
5. Performance analysis of PMSM using variable frequency drive
6. Mini project to be added in all the labs

18ED54 POWER ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS DESIGN LABORATORY

0032
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS:

1. Design, development and analysis of DC to DC converters using IGBTs, and Power MOSFETs.
2. Design and development of DC to AC converters using IGBTs, and Power MOSFETs.
3. Design, development and analysis of AC to AC converters of various configurations using SCRs, TRIAC, and IGBTs.
4. Design, development and analysis of AC to DC converters using SCR and Diodes.
5. Interfacing of Power converter simulation circuits using dSPACE.
Total P: 45

18ED71 PROJECT WORK – I

0063
❖ Identification of a problem.
❖ Literature survey of identified problem.
❖ Finalization of project specification and requirements
❖ Presentation / Demonstration of sub block(s) of the Project ( Hardware / Software / both )

IV SEMESTER
18ED72 PROJECT WORK – II
0 0 28 14

❖ Project Implementation ( Hardware / Software / both )

❖ Presentation / Demonstration about the work done
❖ Consolidated report preparation

ELECTIVES – COURSE ATTACHED WITH CoE

18ED21 INDUSTRIAL APPROACH TO POWER CONVERTER DESIGN

3204

Course Objective:
1. Understand the various process involved in designing a Power Electronic Converter
2. To cater the knowledge of verification, manufacturing and industrialization.

Course Outcomes:

CO1: Understand the various processes involved developing a New Product.

CO2: Able to analyse and choose the components for a Power Converter and the various processes in realize it.
CO3: Understand and develop firmware/controller for the Power Converter.
CO4: Understand the verification and validating techniques to be followed in a Product development process

New Product Development – Introduction - Product Development Process -Phases and Stages Gates Model, Product
Specification - Subsystem Specification - Sub-system Design - Design Verification - Prototype Development - Engineering
Verification– Product cost - Design to Cost - Price and Cost - Cost Estimation methods.
Power Converter Circuit and PCB Assembly – Introduction to New wide band gap devices –device characterization - Existing Si
devices and its limitations - - Power converter prototypes with GaN - Benefit analyses (cost, performance and size) ––PCB
Assembly - Material Selection - PCB Layout and Assembly - Thermal Design - Packaging Design – Prototyping.

Battery – Types – Charging Circuit – Health monitoring – Sizing Techniques (11+7)

Embedded System - Embedded Systems Development Life Cycle - Functional Block Diagram - System Architecture - Control
Architecture - Communication Architecture - Firmware Architecture - Firmware Requirement Specifications - Microcontroller
Selection - Microcontroller Architecture - Driver Development - Scheduler and Interrupt Design - Digital Control Methods - Power
Converter Control Methods - Digital Implementation of Controller - State Machine Design (11+7)

Design Verification and Regulatory Compliance – Verification and Validation Process -Types of Verification - Case Study –
Design Verification Test for power converters - Design Verification and Validation (DVT) Automation - Field Issues and Handling -
Service Log - Conditions for Serviceability - Remote Monitoring, Control and performance check - , Worst Case Analysis-
Vulnerability conditions and Warranty definitions

Product Quality - Regulatory Compliance and Safety - ESD&EMI/EMC - Environmental Regulations - Audible Noise – Reliability -
Fault Detection & Isolation - Quality management Workflow (12+8)

Manufacturing And Industrialization - Product Designation - Manufacturing - Operational map - Industrialization Project Follow-Up
- PCBA Design - Make or Buy Analyses - Industrial Expenses - PCBA process - Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) -
Manufacturing Tools & Equipment Producing - PCBA Cost Assessment -Design for Manufacturing - Design for Test - Design for
Procurement - Part/Product Evaluation Plan - EP Boards Manufacturing- Incoming Inspection Sheet - Pilot Run Boards
Manufacturing - Mass Production - Diagnosis and Failure Analysis (11+8)

Total L: 45 + T: 30 = 75

REFERENCE:
1. A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge ( PMBOK® Guide )—Fifth Edition, Project Management Institute
2. Mohan, Undeland and Robbins, Power Electronics: converters, applications and design, 3nd ed. John Wiley & Sons, 2003
3. Mohammed Rashid, Power electronics : circuits, devices, and applications, 3rd ed., Prentice-Hall, 2004
4. Bimal K. Bose, Power electronics and variable frequency drives : technology and applications, IEEE Press, 1996.
5. V. Kumar, R.R. Joshi, and Dr. R.C. Bansal, Power Electronics with Matlab, Himanshu Publications, New Delhi, India, 2009.
6. V. Kumar, R.R. Joshi, and R.C. Bansal, Advanced Power Electronics, Ashirwad Publications, Jaipur, India, Feb. 2010.
7. IssaBatarseh, Power Electronic Circuits, Wiley, 2004
8. Robert Erickson, DraganMaksimovic, Fundamentals of Power Electronics, 2nd Ed, Kwuler, 2001
9. Jai Agrawal, Power Electronic Systems: theory and design, Prentice Hall, 2001
10. Andrzej M Trzynadlowski, Introduction to Modern Power Electronics, Wiley, 2010

18EE21/18EA22/18ED22 INTERNET OF THINGS

3204
Course Objectives
The Objectives of this course are to

1. Provide comprehensive knowledge about IoT ecosphere, IoT applications, IoT standards, architecture, protocols and cloud
based IoT platforms
2. Develop skills to design and implement IoT applications and services adapted to industrial needs

Course Outcomes
On completing this course, students will have ability to

CO1: Identify the role of each component involved in a typical Internet of Things System
CO2: Design and Implement various protocols involved in Internet of Things
CO3: Elucidate the role of Cloud Computing in a typical Internet of Things System
CO4: Conceptually identify vulnerabilities, including recent attacks, involving the Internet of Things

FUNDAMENTALS OF IoT: Introduction to Internet of Things (IoT) – Machine to Machine (M2M) – Functional Characteristics –
Recent Trends in the Adoption of IoT – Societal Benefits of IoT – Consumer IoT vs Industrial Functional Components of a typical IoT
System: Sensors, Actuators, Embedded Computation Units, Communication Interfaces , Software Development (9+5)

IoT PROTOCOLS: Physical and Data Linnk Layer Protocols: RFID: NFC, FFC, ZigBEE, Bluetooth Low Energy, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi,
Wireless HART - Network Layer Protocols: IPv4, IPv6, TCP & UDP, 6LoWPAN - Application Layer Protocols: COAP, MQTT
(13+10)

CLOUD COMPUTING: NIST Visual Model – Essential Characteristics –Components of Cloud Computing - Service Models –
Deployment Models – Service Management and Security – Examples – Basics of Fog Computing (12+7)

SECURITY IN IoT: IEEE 802.11 Wireless Networks Attacks: Basic Types, RFID Security – Security Issues in ZigBEE: Bluetooth
Security: Threats to Bluetooth Devices and Networks - IoT Applications: Health Care, Connected Vehicles, Smart Grid, Smart
Home, and Smart City (11+8)

Total:75 L:45 + T:30

REFERENCES
1. Adrian McEwen and Hakim Cassimally, “Designing the Internet of Things”, John Wiley and Sons Ltd, UK, 2014.
2. Olivier Hersent, David Boswarthick and Omar Elloumi, “The Internet of Things: Key Applications and Protocols”, John Wiley and
 Sons Ltd., UK 2012.
3. Dieter Uckelmann, Mark Harrison, Florian Michahelles, “Architecting the Internet of Things”, Springer, New York, 2011.
4. Johnny Cache, Joshua Wright and Vincent Liu, “Hacking Exposed Wireless: Wireless Security Secrets and Solutions”, Tata
McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2010.
5. Himanshu Dwivedi, Chris Clark and David Thiel, “Mobile Application Security”, Tata McGraw Hill, Nw Delhi, 2010.
6. Vijay Madisetti, Arshdeep Bahga, “Internet of Things (A Hands-on Approach), Universities Press, 2015.

18ED23 TOTALLY INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

3204
Course Objectives
1. To understand the different level of automation components and its configuration.
2. To develop PLC Program, Configuration of HMI and SCADA for Industrial applications

CO No. Course Outcome

CO1 To understand the different Control elements and development of Control schematic for industrial applications
CO2 To develop, diagnosis, interface PLC program with various industrial control elements & equipment
CO3 To configure HMI systems, development of SCADA screens and interface with runtime developer
CO4 To understand the various industrial networking standards

INTRODUCTION TO FACTORY & PROCESS AUTOMATION: Evolution of Industrial Versions - Control elements of Industrial
Automation- IEC/ ISA Standards for Control Elements – Selection criteria for control elements –Utilisation Category with IEC
standards- Construction of Relay Ladder logic with different control elements- Need for PLC - PLC evolution. (11+7)

PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS: Architecture of PLC - Types of PLC – PLC modules, PLC Configuration -Scan cycle -
Capabilities of PLC- Selection criteria for PLC – PLC Communication - PLC Wiring- Installation of PLC and its Modules. Types
of Programming – Bit Instructions -Timers and counters– PLC arithmetic functions PTO / PWM generation- High Speed Counter –
Analog Scaling – Encoder Interfacing- Servo drive control – Stepper Motor Control. (11+7)

HMI SYSTEMS: Need for HMI in Industrial Automation, Types of HMI – Configuration of HMI, Screen development and navigation,
Configuration of HMI elements / objects and Interfacing with PLC. (12+8)

NETWORKING: PLC Networking- Networking standards & IEEE Standard - Protocols - Field bus - Process bus and Ethernet –
EttherCAT
SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION: Architecture – Tools – Tag Configuration - Internal & External graphics,
Alarm logging – Tag logging – structured tags – Trends – history – Report generation (11+8)

Total:75 L:45 + T:30

TEXT BOOKS:
1. W. Bolton, Programmable logic controllers, Elsevier Ltd, 2015.
2. Frank D Petruzella, Programmable logic controllers‖, McGraw-Hill, 2011.
3. John R Hackworth and Fredrick D Hackworth Jr., ―Programmable Logic Controllers: Programming Methods and Applications‖,
Pearson Education, 2006.

ELECTIVES

18ED24 / 18EM07 SPECIAL MACHINES AND CONTROLLERS

3003
Course Objectives
1. To understand about Reluctance and PM machines
2. To understand the control topologies and strategies of Reluctance & PM Machines

CO No. Course Outcome

To select and configure the Reluctance machines and its drives based on the required Mechanical and
CO1
Electrical Characteristics,
CO2 To analyze and control the electromagnetic and reluctance torque in SynRM and SR machines
CO3 To understand the control techniques of PM and Reluctance Machines
CO4 To understand the Linear motor and its characteristics to suit the industrial applications

INTRODUCTION: Need for special electric machines and controllers– Special Applications requirement– Robotics, Aerospace
actuators, space explorations roverand high temperature environments. Stepper Motors: Types – Constructional features, principle
of operation– modes of excitation–torque production in Variable Reluctance (VR) stepper motor, Permanent Magnet & Hybrid
stepper, Static&dynamic characteristics – Speed-Torque characteristics – Drive systems and circuit – introduction, unipolar drive &
bipolar drive circuits, open loop and closed loop control of stepper motor. (11)

SWITCHED RELUCTANCE MACHINES: constructional features, principle of operation, Torque equationand characteristics control
techniques – Inductance Profile – Commutation timing diagram – starting & running phase excitation – speed controls, general
controller structure– determination of rotor position, current profiling for smoother torque. Synchronous Reluctance Machines:
Synchronous reluctance motor(SynRM) - operating principle, rotor topologies - Space-vector diagram - basic characteristics of
SynRM - Control of SynRM - Power factor, Current angle, saliency ratio– Vector control - constant current control, constant angle
control– Development of Permanent Magnet assisted SynRM (12)

PERMANENT MAGNET BRUSHLESS DC MACHINES: Commutation in DC motor, Electronic commutation, Hal sensors, Optical
sensors, Magnetic circuit model, Multiphase Brushless motor, Square wave permanent magnet brushless motor drives, Torque and
emf equation, Torque-speed characteristics,Control by Back-EMF detection circuits, Controllers-Microprocessor based controller,
Field Weakening control. (11)

PERMANENT MAGNET SYNCHRONOUS MACHINES: Introduction -Motor Morphologies -Principle of operation, EMF, power
input and torque expressions, Phasor diagram, Torque -speed characteristics -Parameter Estimation Power controllers, Torque
Controllers, , Self-control, Vector control, Current control schemes. Linear Motors: Linear Induction motor (LIM) classification -
construction - Principle of operation - concept of current sheet - goodness factor - DC Linear motor (DCLM) types - circuit equation
- DCLM control applications. (11)

Total : 45
REFERENCES:
1. Paul Acarnley, “Stepping Motors a guide to theory and practice” IET, 2007
2. Riazollah Firoozian, “Servo Motors and Industrial Control Theory”, Springer, 2014.
3. Kenjo T, "Stepping Motors and their Microprocessor Control", Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1989.
4. JuhaPyrhonen, Valeria Hrabovcova, Scott semken, “Electrical Machines Drives Control – An Introduction”, Wiley, 2016
5. Miller T.J.E,"Brushless Permanent Magnet and Reluctance Motor Drives", Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1989.
6. KenjoT and Naganori, S., “Permanent Magnet and Brushless DC Motors", Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1989.
7.Naser A and Boldea., “Linear Electric Motors: Theory, Design and Practical Applications”, Prentice Hall Inc., New Jersy, 1987.

18ED25 / 18EE36 DIGITAL CONTROLLERS FOR POWER ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS

3003
Course Objectives:
1. Understand the features of Digital Signal Processor
2. Develop programs for power electronic applications in TI- C2xx DSP core

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the students will be able to
1. Understand the architecture of DSP core and its functionalities.
2. Acquire knowledge on configuring the I/O ports and operation of interrupts.
3. Explore the possibilities of synchronizing the peripherals with the core
4. Design of controllers for power converters.

TMS C2XX DSP : Introduction to the C2xx DSP core and code generation. The components of the C2xx DSP core, Peripherals and
Peripheral Interface, System configuration registers, Memory , Types of Physical Memory , memory Addressing Modes , Code
Composer Studio for C2xx DSP. (12)

I/O AND INTERRUPTS: Pin Multiplexing (MUX) and General Purpose I/O Overview, Multiplexing and General Purpose I/O Control
Registers, Programming I/O. Introduction to Interrupts, Interrupt Hierarchy, Interrupt Control Registers, Initializing and Servicing
Interrupts in Software, Programming Interrupts (11)

ADC AND EVENT MANAGERS: ADC Overview , Operation of the ADC in the DSP , Overview of the Event manager (EV), Event
Manager Interrupts , General Purpose (GP) Timers , Compare Units, Capture Units And Quadrature Enclosed Pulse (QEP)
Circuitry, General Event Manager Information, Programming of ADC and Event Managers (11)

DESIGN OF CONTROLLER IN POWER ELECTRONICS: Typical applications: DSP-based implementation of DC-DC buck-boost
converter- DSP-based control of permanent magnet brushless DC machines- DSP-based Implementation of clarkes’s and park’s
transformations- DSP-Based implementation of SPWM, SVPWM inverter pulse generation. (11)

Total L: 45

REFERENCES:
1. Hamid.A.Toliyat and Steven G.Campbell “DSP Based Electro Mechanical Motion Control“ CRC Press New York, 2004.
2. 2833x Digital Signal Controller (DSC) Data Manual
i. TMS320C28x CPU and Instruction Set Reference Guide - SPRU430
ii. TMS320x28xx, 28xxx Peripheral Reference Guide - SPRU566
iii. TMS320x2833x System Control and Interrupts Reference Guide - SPRUFB0
iv. TMS320x2833x Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) Reference Guide - SPRU812
v. TMS320x28xx, 28xxx Enhanced Pulse Width Modulator (ePWM) & High-Resolution Pulse Width Modulator (HRPWM)
Module Reference Guide - SPRU791 & - SPRU924
 18ED26 ADVANCED CONTROL OF ELECTRIC DRIVES
3003
Course Objectives:
1. To impart knowledge on the fundamentals of electric drives and advanced control methods
2. To familiarize with the working and control strategies of high performance drives and AI based drives

Course Outcome:
CO1: Design control strategies based on advanced techniques
CO2: Understand the operation of various electric drives
CO3: Design control techniques for high performance drives
CO4: Design control strategies for electric drives based on neural networks and fuzzy logic techniques

ADVANCED CONTROL METHODS : Introduction - Power Converter Control using State-Space Averaged Models - Sliding-Mode
Control of Power Converters - Fuzzy Logic Control of Power Converters (11)

MOTOR DRIVES : Review - DC Motor Drives - Induction Motor Drives - Synchronous Motor Drives - Reluctance motor Drives –
Servo Motor Drives (11)

HIGH PERFORMANCE DRIVES: Types of Torque-Controlled Drive Schemes - Vector Drives, Direct-Torque-Controlled Drives –
DSP Controlled Drives – DC Drive, AC Drive, Synchronous motor Drive, and Special Motor drive (12)

ARTIFICIAL-INTELLIGENCE BASED DRIVES: AI-Based Techniques - Applications in Electrical Machines and Drives - Neural-
Network-Based Drives - Fuzzy Based Drives - commercial AI based Drives (11)

Total L: 45
REFERENCES:
1. Marcian Cirstea, Andrei Dinu, Malcolm Mc Cormick, Jeen Ghee Khor, “Neural and Fuzzy Logic Control of Drives and Power
Systems, Newnes Publications, 2002.
2. Bimal K Bose, "Power Electronics and Variable Frequency Drives - Technology and Application", IEEE Press, 1997.
3. Peter Vas, "Vector Control of AC Machines", Oxford University Press, 1990.
4. Hamid A Toliyat and Steven G. Campbell, “DSP Based Electromechanical Motion Control”, CRC Press, 2004.
5. Ned Mohan, “Advanced Electric Drives: Analysis, Control and Modeling using Simulink”, John Wiley and Sons Ltd, 2001.

18ED27 SOFT COMPUTING TECHNIQUES FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM

3003
Course Objectives:
1. To study the concepts of applying soft computing techniques for wind and Solar PV systems.
2. To design wind and Solar PV systems using MATLAB/SIMULINK.

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the students will be able to
1. Understand the fundamentals of soft computing techniques using MATLAB/SIMULINK.
2. Understand the basics of MATLAB/SIMULINK models used for Solar PV wind Energy Conversion systems.
3. Understand the concept of grid integration techniques using MATLAB models.
4. Design a Hybrid system using MATLAB/SIMULINK models.

INTRODUCTION TO SOFT COMPUTING TECHNIQUES: Fundamentals – Biological neural network – Artificial neuron – Activation
function – Learning rules - Single Layer Feedback Networks - Unsupervised Learning Networks - Membership Functions - Features
of membership function - Standard forms and Boundaries - fuzzification - membership value assignments.- Toolboxes of MATLAB -
Programming and file processing in MATLAB - Model definition and model analysis using SIMULINK - S-Functions - Converting S-
Functions to blocks. (11)

OPTIMISATION TECHNIQUES FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY CONVERSION: Passive filter design using Genetic Algorithm,
harmonic elimination in inverters, Tuning of controllers, GA, PSO, DE, optimized fuzzy logic for the Maximum Power Point Tracking,
MATLAB/SIMULINK Models of MPPT Techniques, (11)

OPTIMISATION TECHNIQUES FOR WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS: MATLAB/SIMULINK model of Wind turbine and
Wind Turbine Generators. Prediction of Wind Turbine Power Factor, Pitch Angle Control, MPPT Algorithms, Economic Dispatch For
Wind Power System – Related MATLAB/SIMULINK models-FLC based STATCOM - Prediction of Wind Speed based on FLC -
Fuzzy Logic Controlled SPWM Converter for WECS. (11)

GRID INTEGRATION: Integration of small scale generation into distribution grids, Different types of grid interfaces, Issues related to
grid Integration systems - Phase Locked Loop for Grid Connected Power System, Grid Connected Inverters, Current Controllers for
PWM inverters, MATLAB/SIMULINK model of Grid Integration, and PLL grid connected power system.

HYBRID ENERGY SYSTEMS: Need for hybrid energy system, MATLAB/SIMULINK models of Hybrid Solar PV and Wind Energy
System- - CUK-SEPIC converter, Boost Converter, Hybrid model of Solar PV and Diesel Energy System,– Hybrid Solar PV and
Wind Energy Conversion Systems (12)

Total L: 45

REFERENCES:
1. Laurene Fausett, “Fundamentals of Neural Networks”, Pearson Education India, New Delhi, 2004.
2. Randall Shaffer., “Fundamentals of Power Electronics with MATLAB” Charles River Media Boston Massachusetts, 2007.
3. Rao S S., "Optimization Theory and Applications", Wiley Eastern Limited, New Delhi, 2003.
4. S. Sumathi, Ashok Kumar.L, P.Sureka, “ “Solar PV and Wind Energy Conversion Systems - An Introduction to Theory,
Modeling with MATLAB/SIMULINK, and the Role of Soft Computing Techniques” – Green Energy and Technology, Springer,
2015 edition (20 April 2015).
5. H.P.Garg and J.Prakash, “Solar Energy, Fundamentals and Applications”, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd., New
Delh, 1997.

18ED28 FLEXIBLE AC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM

3003
Course Objectives:
1. To impart knowledge on the fundamentals of FACTS concepts and its importance on power system network.
2. To understand the basic concepts, principles of operation, control and applications of various shunt and series connected
FACTS devices.

Course Outcome:
CO1: Understand the basics of power flow control in power transmission and concept of voltage and current source converters for
FACTS devices.
CO2: Understand the concept of shunt connected FACTS devices.
CO3: Analyze the series connected FACTS devices, voltage and phase angle regulators in power transmission system
CO4: Analyze the UPFC concepts in power transmission system.

INTRODUCTION: Fundamentals of AC power transmission, transmission problems and needs, emergence of FACTS- FACTS
control considerations, FACTS controllers, Concepts of voltage sourced and current sourced converters for FACTS devices. (11)

SHUNT COMPENSATOR: Principle of operation - types - Variable Impedance type & switching converter type - Static Synchronous
Compensator (STATCOM) - configuration, characteristics and control-applications. (11)

SERIES COMPENSATOR: Principles of operation- types - static series compensation using GCSC, TCSC and TSSC, Static
Synchronous Series Compensator (SSSC) – characteristics and control-applications.
VOLTAGE AND PHASE ANGLE REGULATORS: Principles of operation-types-Steady state model and characteristics of a static
voltage regulators and phase shifters- Thyristor controlled Voltage and phase angle regulators. Switching converter based voltage
and phase angle regulators-applications. (12)

UNIFIED POWER FLOW CONTROLLER: Principles of operation – characteristics- independent active and reactive power flow
control-applications. Comparison of UPFC with the controlled series compensators and phase shifters. Coordinated control of
FACTS Devices. Use of FACTS devices under deregulated environment. (11)

Total L: 45
REFERENCES:
1. Song, Y.H. and Allan T. Johns, ‘Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS)’, Institution of Electrical Engineers Press,
London, 1999.
2. Hingorani ,L.Gyugyi, ‘Understanding FACTS - Concepts and Technology of Flexible AC Transmission Systems’, IEEE Press
New York, 2000.
3. Mohan R .Mathur and Rajiv Varma K. , ‘Thyristor - based FACTS Controllers for Electrical Transmission Systems’, IEEE
Press, Wiley Inter science , 2002.
4. Padiyar K.R., ‘FACTS Controllers for Transmission and Distribution Systems’ New Age international Publishers, 2007.
5. Loi Lei Lai, ‘Power System Restructuring and Deregulation’, John Wiley & Sons Ltd. 2003.

18ED29 POWER QUALITY MANAGEMENT

3003
Course Objectives:
1. To enable the student to acquire knowledge on various power quality issues and to apply appropriate solution techniques for
power quality mitigation.
2. To learn about various aspects of power quality measurement and power quality conditioners to suppress power system
disturbances.

Course Outcomes:
1. Understand the various aspects of power quality causes and its issues like voltage sag, interruption and transients in
distribution systems
2. Identify the harmonic sources, the effects of harmonic distortion, knowledge of harmonic mitigation techniques and the
significances of electromagnetic interferences
3. Able to monitor the issues in distribution systems and to provide power quality solutions applicable to real-time systems.
4. Realize the mitigation power quality problems using custom power devices.

POWER QUALITY PROBLEMS: Definition of power quality – Power quality issues - Sources and Effects – International standards
of Power quality and Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC), Computer Business Equipment Manufacturers Associations (CBEMA)
curve - Voltage sags - Load influence on voltage sags – Stochastic assessment of voltage sags - Voltage Sags in Continuous
Processes - Case Study – Interruptions – Types – Origin - Causes - Transients - Classification- Utility capacitor switching transients
– Utility lightning protection – Transients from load switching - Impact on users. (12)

HARMONICS AND ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE : Harmonics - Sources and effects of harmonic distortion – Standards
– Impacts - Mitigation and control techniques – Devices for controlling harmonic distortion - Simulation using PSCAD.
Electromagnetic interference - Frequency classification - High-frequency interference - Electromagnetic interference – Susceptibility
- EMI mitigation - Cable shielding to minimize Electromagnetic interference - Health concerns of electromagnetic interference.
(11)

POWER QUALITY SOLUTIONS : Power quality monitoring considerations - Choosing monitoring locations - monitoring and
diagnostic techniques for various power quality problems - modeling of power quality (harmonics and voltage sag) problems by
mathematical simulation tools -power line disturbance analyzer –quality measurement equipment - harmonic / spectrum analyzer -
flicker meters – disturbance analyzer. Applications of expert systems for power quality monitoring. (11)

POWER QUALITY CONDITIONERS: Shunt and series compensators - DSTATCOM - dynamic voltage restorer - unified power
quality conditioners - Custom power devices and their applications in power system - Operating principles - Detailed modeling and
analysis of DSTATCOM and DVR - Compensators to mitigate power quality related problems - Realization of DVR and DSTATCOM
by using VSC. (11)

Total L: 45
REFERENCES:
1. Roger C. Dugan, Mark F. McGranaghan Surya Santoso and H. Wayne Beaty, "Electrical Power Systems Quality", Third
edition, McGraw-Hill, New Delhi,2013.
2. Sankaran.C, "Power Quality", CRC Press, Baco Raton, 2017.
3. Math H J Bollen, "Understanding Power Quality Problems: Voltage Sags and Interruptions", Wiley India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi,
2014.
4. J. Arrillaga, N.R. Watson and S. Chen, "Power System Quality Assessment", Wiley India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2011.
5. Arindam Ghosh and Gerard Ledwich, “Power quality enhancement using custom power devices”, Springer-Verlag, New York,
2012.

18ED30 ADVANCED TOPICS IN POWER ELECTRONICS

3003
Course Objectives:
1. To introduce the recent developments of power electronics i.e., from components, topology, control techniques to thermal
& EMC.
2. To give an overview on the application requirements of power electronics in demanding areas of power electronics

CO No. Course Outcomes

Understand the concept of ZVS & ZCS and knowledge of various types of resonant circuit and SMPS and its
CO1
applications
CO2 Understand the concept of EMI, harmonics and its standards and apply it to utility interface

CO3 Understand and design load compensation methods useful for mitigating power quality problems
Exposed to various emerging devices and circuits and develop ability to select the switching device suitable for
CO4
given power electronic controller.

RESONANT CONVERTERS: Zero voltage and Zero current switching – Classification of resonant converters - Basic resonant
circuit concepts - Load resonant converters - Resonant switch converters - Zero voltage switching, clamped voltage topologies -
Resonant DC link Inverters and Zero voltage switching - High frequency link integral half cycle converters - Applications in SMPS
and lighting. (11)

IMPROVED UTILITY INTERFACE: Generation of current harmonics – Current harmonics and power factor - Harmonic standards
and recommended practices - Need for improved utility interface - Improved single phase utility interface - Improved three phase
utility interface - Electromagnetic interference. (11)

FACTS AND CUSTOM POWER: Introduction - Principles of reactive power control in load and transmission line compensation -
Series and shunt reactive power compensation - Concepts of Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) - Static var compensators
(SVC) - Thyristor controlled reactor - Thyristor switched capacitor - Solid state power control - Static condensers - Controllable
series compensation - Thyristor controlled phase-angle regulator and unified power flow control - Modeling and methods of
analysis of SVC and FACTS controllers - System control and protection - Harmonics and filters – Simulation and study of SVC
and FACTS under dynamic conditions. (12)

EMERGING DEVICES AND CIRCUITS: Power Junction Field Effect Transistors - Field Controlled Thyristors - JFET based devices
Vs other power devices - MOS controlled thyristors-Power integrated circuits - New semiconductor materials for power devices.
(11)

Total L: 45
REFERENCES:
1. Ned Mohan., Undeland, and Robbins, " Power Electronics: Converters, Applications and Design ", John Wiley and Sons (Asia)
Pte Ltd, Singapore, 2003.
2. Rashid, M.H., “Power Electronics – Circuits, Devices and Applications”, Pearson Education (Singapore) Pte. Ltd, New
Delhi, 2004. Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.
3. Joseph Vithayathil., ”Power Electronics”, Mc-Graw Hill Series in Electrical and Computer Engineering, USA, 1995.
4. Las Zlo Gyugyi, Narain G Hingorani, “Understanding Facts: Concepts & Technology of Flexible AC Transmission
System”, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Inc., New York, 2000.
5. Mohan Mathur P, Rajiv K Varma, “ Thyristor – Based Facts Controllers for Electrical Transmission Systems”, John Wiley
 and Sons Inc., IEEE Press,USA, 2002.

18ED31 HVDC TRANSMISSION

3003
Course Objectives:
1. To facilitate the students understand the basic concepts and recent trends in HVDC transmission system and its applications.
2. To provide knowledge on various the issues related with harmonics, reactive power control and protection of HVDC system.

Course Outcomes:
1. Appraise the need of HVDC technology for bulk power transmission and choose appropriate type of HVDC link and converter.
2. Analyze the operation of Graetz circuit as rectifier and inverter without and with overlap.
3. Evaluate the operation and efficacy of different controllers and analyze the different faults in HVDC systems.
4. Discriminate and evaluate the issues related with harmonics, reactive power control and protection of HVDC system.

HVDC transmission :Introduction to HVDC transmission, Comparison between HVAC and HVDC systems - Economic, technical
and reliability, limitations, Types of HVDC links - monopolar, bipolar and homopolar links, Components of HVDC transmission
system.
Analysis of HVDC Converters: Analysis of HVDC Converters, Rectifier and Inverter operation of Graetz circuit without and with
overlap. Output voltage waveforms and DC voltage in both rectifier and inverter operation, Equivalent circuit of HVDC link.
(12)

HVDC system control: Basic means of HVDC system control, desired features, power reversal, Basic controllers - constant ignition
angle, constant current and constant extinction/ advance angle control, power control, high level controllers. Converter
malfunctioning - misfire, arc through, commutation failure. (11)

Harmonics in HVDC system: Harmonics in HVDC system - Characteristic and uncharacteristic harmonics - Troubles due to
harmonics – Harmonic filters - Active and passive filters - Reactive power control of converters, Protection issues in HVDC, over
voltage and over current protection Voltage and current oscillations, DC reactor design, DC Circuit breakers. (11)

Recent trends in HVDC transmission: CSC based HVDC system, VSC based HVDC system – Multi-terminal HVDC systems and
HVDC system applications in wind power generation, Interaction between AC and DC systems (11)

Total : 45 Hrs

Reference Books:
1. Kimbark, E.W., ‘Direct Current Transmission-vol.1’, Wiley Inter science, New York, 1971.
2. Padiyar, K.R., ‘HVDC transmission systems’, Wiley Eastern Ltd., 2010.
3. Kamakshaiah, S and Kamaraju, V, ‘HVDC Transmission’, 1st Edition, Tata McGraw Hill Education, Newdelhi 2011.
4. Arrilaga, J., ‘High Voltage Direct Current Transmission’, 2nd Edition, Institution of Engineering and Technology, London, 1998.
5. Vijay K. Sood, ‘HVDC and FACTS Controllers’, Kluwer Academic Publishers, New York, 2004.

18ED32 DESIGN OF SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM

3003
Course Objectives:
1. To make the student to understand photovoltaic cell electrical characteristics, interconnections, concepts of solar irradiance
and sizing of photovoltaic models.
2. To motivate the student to design photovoltaic systems.

Course Outcomes:
1. Identify key contributions to the development of PV technology and understand the effects of series and in parallel connections
of PV modules.
2. Understand the effects of varying incident solar irradiance and cell temperature on PV module
3. Understand the basic principles and strategies for sizing of PV systems.
4. Acquire the ability to design solar photovoltaic systems and can analyze the economic feasibility of investments into a solar PV
systems.

FUNDAMENTALS OF SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC TECHNOLOGY: Historical review- Basic approaches and objectives -
Phenomena of light and energy- Energy from the sun - Photovoltaic(PV) cell characteristics - Model of PV cell - Datasheet study.
Solar photovoltaic modules: Design structure of PV modules – Series and parallel connection of cells - Identical cells in series- Non-
identical cells in series - Protecting cells in series - Interconnecting modules in series - Identical cells in parallel-Non-identical cells in
parallel - Protecting cells in parallel – I-V and power curve of PV modules - Effect of temperature. (12)

SOLAR RADIATION: Insolation and irradiance- Insolation variation with time of day - Solar radiation outside the earth’s atmosphere
- Solar radiation at the earth’s surface – Solar radiation data - Solar radiation geometry - Effect of solar irradiation - Energy on a
horizontal flat surfaces - Energy on a tilted flat surfaces – Energy with atmospheric effects- PV System Emulation. (11)

SIZING OF PV: Batteries - Capacity – Factors affecting battery performance - Choice of battery – Battery charging and discharging
methods – Battery size. Charge controllers - Types of charge controllers - Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) - Algorithms of
MPPT- Impedance control methods, Reference cell, Sampling method, Power slope methods, Hill climbing method – PV module
simulation. (11)
PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM DESIGN AND APPLICATIONS: Classifications - Standalone, grid connected and hybrid PV systems -
configurations - working principle - Application examples.
Economic Analysis : Payback period - Life cycle costing – Time value of Money - present worth factor -Life cycle cost with example.(11)

Total : 45 Hrs
REFERENCES
1. Chetan Singh Solanki, “Solar Photovoltaics: Fundamental, Technologies and Applications”, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi,
2015.
2. Suhas P Sukhatme and J K Nayak, “Solar Energy : Principles of Thermal Collection and Storage”,. Tata Mc-Graw Hill, Edition 3,
New Delhi, 2014
3. Rao S, Parulekar B B, “Energy Technology : Nonconventional, Renewable and Conventional”, Khanna Publisher, New Delhi,
2013.
4. Parimita Mohanty, Tariq Muneer, Mohan Kolhe, “Solar Photovoltaic System Applications: A Guidebook for Off-Grid
Electrification”, Springer, 2015.
5. S. Sumathi, L. Ashok Kumar, P. Surekha, “Solar PV and Wind Energy Conversion Systems: An Introduction to Theory, Modeling
with MATLAB/SIMULINK, and the Role of Soft Computing Techniques”, Springer, 2015.

18ED33/18EA39/18EE35/18EM32 OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES

3003
Course Objectives
1. To introduce the fundamental concepts of Optimization Techniques and to make the learners aware of the importance of
optimizations in real scenarios.
2. To provide the concepts of various classical and modern methods of optimization for constrained and unconstrained problems
in both single and multivariable.

Course Outcomes
1. Formulate linear engineering problems, apply optimization methods, explore the solution and interpret results.
2. Apply unconstrained optimization theory for non-linear continuous problems
3. Identify suitable methods and solve non-linear continuous problems with constrains
4. Apply the concept of dynamic programming to simple problems

LINEAR PROGRAMMING: Statement of Optimization problems, Principles of single and multi-objective optimization, Graphical
method, Simplex method, Revised simplex method, Two phase simplex method, Duality in linear programming, Sensitivity analysis.
(12)

NON-LINEAR PROGRAMMING (UNCONSTRAINED OPTIMIZATION): Direct search methods - Univariate method, Pattern search
method, Simplex method, Descent methods - Steepest Descent method, Conjugate gradient method, Quasi Newton method. (11)

NON-LINEAR PROGRAMMING (CONSTRAINED OPTIMIZATION): Direct methods - The Complex method, Zoutendijk’s Method
of Feasible Directions, Rosen’s Gradient Projection Method , Indirect method - Transformation Techniques, Basic Approach of the
Penalty Function Method, Interior Penalty Function Method, Exterior Penalty Function Method. (11)

DYNAMIC PROGRAMMING: Multistage decision process, Suboptimization and Principle of Optimality, Computational procedure,
Final value problem to initial value problem, Linear Programming as a Case of Dynamic Programming, Continuous
dynamic programming (11)

Total L: 45
REFERENCES:
1. Hamdy A Taha, “Operations Research: An Introduction”, Pearson Education, New Delhi, 2012.
2. Singaresu S Rao, “Engineering Optimization: Theory and Practice”, New Age International, New Delhi, 2011.
3. Nash S G and Ariela Sofer, "Linear and Nonlinear Programming", McGraw Hill, New York, 1996.
4. Gupta C B, “Optimization Techniques in Operations Research”, I K International, New Delhi, 2012.
5. Sharma J K, “Operations Research: Theory and Applications”, Macmillan Company, New Delhi, 2013.

18ED34 DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING

3003
Course Objectives:

1. To make the student understand the concept of key theoretical principles of DSP in a design procedure through design
examples.
2. To make the student understand how to analyze and manipulate digital signals and have the fundamental programming
knowledge to do so.

Course Outcomes:

The student will

1. Understand the basic concepts of Spectral analysis of systems

2. Gain Knowledge in the design techniques of analog and digital IIR filters and understand the efficient forms of canonical
Realization for IIR filters.
 3. Understand the basic concepts of Multi-rate digital signal processing:
4. Understand the architectural issues in general purpose digital signal processor and special instructions used in DSP.

SPECTRAL ANALYSIS OF SYSTEMS: Fourier Series and Fourier Transform – - Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT) – Properties -
FFT Algorithms – Linear Convolution and Circular Convolution – FFT Applications (10)

DESIGN OF DIGITAL FILTERS: Characteristics of IIR and FIR filters - Design techniques for analog filters-frequency
transformation-Digital IIR filter design: impulse invariant and bilinear transform methods - FIR filter design using Window functions -
Realization structures of filters: direct, cascade and parallel forms. (12)

MULTIRATE DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING: Decimation by an integer factor-Interpolation by an integer factor-Sampling rate
conversion by rational factor-Decimation with poly phase filters-Interpolation with poly phase filters – Multistaging – Realization of
Transversal and Polyphase Decimation and Interpolation Filters. (12)
GENERAL-PURPOSE DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORS: Computer architectures for signal processing – pipelining - hardware
multiplier – accumulator - special instructions - extended parallelism : SIMD, VLIW, and super-scalar processing. (11)

Total L: 45

REFERENCES:
1. Ludeman L C, “Fundamentals of Digital Signal Processing”, John Wiley, Inc, Singapore, 1992 .
2. Mitra S K, “Digital Signal Processing – A Computer based Approach”, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2005.
3. Ifeachor E C & Jervis B.W, “Digital Signal Processing: Pearson Education, New Delhi, 2002.
4. Oppenheim A V et.al. , “Discrete Time Signal Processing”, Prentice Hall India, New Delhi, 1999.
5. Vinay K Ingle & John G Proakis, “ Digital signal processing using MATLAB, Brooks / Cole, 2006.

18ED35 / 18EM34 VIRTUAL INSTRUMENTATION SYSTEMS

3003
Course Objectives
1. To make the student understand the concept of graphical programming and use it for building the real-time application.
2. To give an exposure to the advanced tool kits available in LabVIEW.

Course Outcomes
1. Develop the logic for measurement and control applications using virtual instrumentation software.
2. Understand the hardware for data acquisition.
3. Understand backplane bus and interface standards for computer aided measurements and control.
4. Apply the concepts of virtual instrumentation for control system design, signal and image processing.

INTRODUCTION: Concept of virtual instrumentation, virtual instrumentation model, design flow with graphical system design,
graphical data flow programming - Modular programming, repetition and loops, arrays, clusters, plotting data, structures, strings,
state machines –file I/O- creating LabVIEW executables and projects. (12)

DATA ACQUISITION: DAQ hardware configuration, DAQ hardware– Sampling and grounding techniques- analog I/O, digital I/O,
counter/timer, DAQ software architecture, network data acquisition. Application design using Real Time Targets: PXI, cRIO. (11)

INSTRUMENT INTERFACES: Virtual Instrumentation Software Architecture (VISA), instrument drivers, serial and parallel
interfaces: RS232, USB, firewire, controller area network (CAN), GPIB, Industrial Ethernet. OLE for Process Control (OPC) (11)

ADVANCED FEATURES IN LabVIEW: System identification and control design, signal processing, image acquisition and
processing, data logging and supervisory control, LabVIEW Interface for Arduino, case studies on machine vision, motion control,
GSD applications. (11)

Total: L: 45
REFERENCES:
1. Gary Johnson and Richard Jennings, “LabVIEW Graphical Programming”, McGraw Hill Inc., 2006.
2. Rick Bitter, Taqi Mohiuddin and Matt Nawrocki, “LABVIEW Advanced Programming Techniques”, CRC Press, 2009.
3. Jovitha Jerome, “Virtual Instrumentation using LabVIEW”, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, 2010.
4. Sanjay Gupta and Joseph John, “Virtual Instrumentation Using LabVIEW”, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2008.
5. Mathivanan, N. “PC-Based Instrumentation”, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, 2009.

18EE39 / 18EA42 / 18ED36 / 18EM33 MACHINE LEARNING AND APPLICATIONS

3003
Course Objectives:
1. To introduce fundamental concepts of machine learning and familiarize the basic learning algorithms.
2. To emphasize on the networks and algorithms for machine learning and illustrate its applications.

Course Outcomes:

1. Explain the basic theory in probability distribution and variables.

 2. Differentiate and evaluate different models for regression and classification.
3. Describe the various types of neural networks and demonstrate the uses and Applications.
4. Analyze various machine learning algorithms for various real-world applications.

PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTIONS: Basic Definitions, Types of learning, Probability Theory, Probability Reasoning, Model Selection,
Curse of Dimensionality, Decision Theory, Information Theory, Binary Variables, Multinomial Variables, Gaussian Distribution,
Exponential Family, Nonparametric Methods, Belief Networks. (12)

LINEAR MODELS FOR REGRESSION AND CLASSIFICATION: Linear Basis Function Models, Bias-Variance Decomposition,
Bayesian Linear Regression, Bayesian Model Comparison, Evidence Approximation, Limitations of Fixed Basis Functions,
Discriminant Functions, Probabilistic Generative and Discriminative Models, Laplace Approximation, Bayesian Logistic Regression.

NEURAL NETWORKS: Introduction, Reforcement Learning, Feed-forward Network functions, Error Backpropogation, Hessian
Matrix, Mixture Density Networks, Bayesian Neural Networks, Convolution Neural Network, Dual Representations, Constructing
Kernels, Gaussian Processes, Maximum Margin Classifiers, Relevance Vector Machines. (11)

APPLICATIONS OF MACHINE LEARNING ALGORITHMS: Content Based Image Retrieval, Machine Learning Approach for face
Recognition, Computer Aided Diagnosis, Computer Vision, Speech Recognition,Text Mining, Thinking Machines, Smart Machines,
Business Applications of Deep Learning, Software Reliability Prediction, Medical Imaging. (11)

Total: L: 45
REFERENCES:
1. Christopher M Bishop., “Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning”, Springer New Delhi, 2013.
2. David Barber., “Bayesian Reasoning and Machine Learning”, Cambridge University Press, New Delhi, 2014.
3. Siddhivinayak Kulkarni., “Machine Learning Algorithms for Problem Solving in computational Applications: Intelligent
Techniques” IGI Global, 2012
4. Pradeep Kumar and Arvind Tiwari., “Ubiquitous Machine Learning and Its Applications”, IGI Global, 2017.
5. Ethem Alpaydin, “Introduction to Machine Learning”, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 2014.

18ED37 PULSE WIDTH MODULATION FOR POWER ELECTRONIC CONVERTERS

3003
Course Objectives:
1. To study the concepts PWM .
2. To analyse and design the converters for specific applications.

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the students will be able to
1. Understand the importance of Power Electronic converter for power conversion.
2. Understand the concepts of PWM techniques used for different converters
3. Identify the design concepts and anlayse the PWM converters
4. Know the concepts and principles of multilevel inverters

POWER ELECTRONIC CONVERTERS FOR DC-AC AND AC-DC POWER CONVERSION : Electronic switches, dc-dc buck and
boost converters, H-bridge, multilevel converters – diode clamp, flying capacitor and cascaded-cell converters; voltage source and
current source converters; evolution of topologies for dc-ac power conversion from dc-dc converters. Applications of voltage source
converters - Overview of applications of voltage source converter, motor drives, active front-end converters, reactive compensators,
active power filters (11)

PULSE WIDTH MODULATION (PWM) AT LOW SWITCHING FREQUENCY: Purpose of PWM- Review of Fourier series,
fundamental and harmonic voltages; machine model for harmonic voltages; undesirable effects of harmonic voltages – line current
distortion, increased losses, pulsating torque in motor drives; control of fundamental voltage; mitigation of harmonics and their
adverse effects- Square wave operation of voltage source inverter, PWM with a few switching angles per quarter cycle, equal
voltage contours, selective harmonic elimination, THD optimized PWM, off-line PWM. Triangle-comparison based PWM-Average
pole voltages, sinusoidal modulation, third harmonic injection, continuous PWM, bus-clamping or discontinuous PWM. Space vector
based PWM -Space vector concept and transformation, per-phase methods from a space vector perspective, space vector based
modulation, conventional space vector PWM, bus-clamping PWM, advanced PWM, triangle comparison approach versus space
vector approach to PWM (12)

ANALYSIS OF PWM CONVERTERS : Analysis of line current ripple - Synchronously revolving reference frame; error between
reference voltage and applied voltage, integral of voltage error; evaluation of line current ripple; hybrid PWM for reduced line current
ripple. Analysis of dc link current - Relation between line-side currents and dc link current; dc link current and inverter state; RMS dc
current ripple over a carrier cycle; RMS current rating of dc capacitors. Analysis of torque ripple - Evaluation of harmonic torques
and RMS torque ripple, hybrid PWM for reduced torque ripple - Inverter loss - Simplifying assumptions in evaluation of inverter loss,
dependence of inverter loss on line power factor, influence of PWM techniques on switching loss, design of PWM for low inverter
loss. (11)

OVERMODULATION & PWM FOR MULTILEVEL INVERTER : Per-phase and space vector approaches to over modulation,
average voltages in a synchronously revolving d-q reference frame, low-frequency harmonic distortion. Extensions of sine-triangle
PWM to multilevel inverters, voltage space vectors, space vector based PWM, analysis of line current ripple and torque ripple. (11)

Total: L: 45
REFERENCES
1. Mohan, Undeland and Robbins,’ Power Electronics; Converters, Applications and Design’, John Wiley and Sons, 1989.
2. Erickson R W,’ Fundamentals of Power Electronics’, Chapman and Hall, 1997.
3. Vithyathil J, ’Power Electronics: Principles and Applications ‘, McGraw Hill, 1995
 18ED38 SMART GRID TECHNOLOGIES
3003
Course Objectives:
1. To introduce the concept of smart grid and role of Renewable Energy in building Smart Grid.
2. To provide knowledge on smart metering techniques and the Smart Grid Cyber security issues.

Course Outcomes:
1. Appreciate the difference between smart grid and conventional grid.
2. Apply smart metering concepts to industrial and domestic customers
3. Formulate solutions in the areas of smart substations, distributed generation and wide area measurements.
4. Understand the need for communication technologies in developing smart grid applications.

SMART GRID ARCHITECTURE AND COMPONENTS: Introduction to Smart Grid, Evolution of Electric Grid, Concept of Smart
Grid, Definitions, Need for Smart Grid, Concept of Robust & Self-Healing Grid, Present development & International policies in
Smart Grid, Smart Grid Architecture Models, Components of Smart Grid: Smart Generation systems, Smart Transmission Grid :
Geographic Information System (GIS). Intelligent Electronic Devices (IED) & their application for Monitoring & Protection. Wide Area
Monitoring Protection and Control (WAMPAC), Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU) and its applications in Smart Grid. (11)

MICROGRIDS AND DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCES: Micro grid: Concept of Micro grid, Need & Applications of Micro grid.
Micro grid Architecture, Issues of interconnection, Protection & Control of Micro-grid. Distributed Energy Resources: Plastic &
Organic Solar cells, Thin Film Solar cells. Variable Speed Wind Generators, Fuel cells, Micro turbines, Captive Power plants,
Integration of Renewable energy sources. Power Quality issues of Grid connected Renewable Energy Sources. Power Quality
Conditioners for Smart Grid. Web based Power Quality monitoring and Power Quality Audit. (12)

SMART METERING AND DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: Smart Distribution Systems: Smart Meters, Automatic Meter
Reading (AMR), Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), Real Time Pricing, Smart Appliances. Smart Substations : Substation
Automation, Feeder Automation, Outage Management System (OMS). Smart Sensors: Home & Building Automation, Plug in Hybrid
Electric Vehicles (PHEV), Algorithms for Vehicle to Grid and Grid to Vehicle Management, Smart Charging Stations. Energy Storage
for Smart Grids: Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage (SMES), Compressed Air
Energy Storage (CAES). (11)

COMMUNICATION NETWORKS AND CYBER SECURITY FOR SMART GRID: Communication Architecture for Smart Grids,
Home Area Network (HAN) : IEEE 802.11, IEEE 802.15.4, 6LoWPAN, Neighborhood Area Network (NAN) / Field Area Network
(FAN): Radio over Power-Lines (BPL/PLC), IEEE P1901, Wide Area Network (WAN) : Optical Fiber Communication, Cellular
Networks, Wi-Max and Wireless Sensor Networks. Big Data Analytics in Smart Grid, Cyber Security Challenges in Smart Grid -
Load Altering Attacks - False Data Injection Attacks - Defense Mechanisms. (11)
Total L : 45
REFERENCES:
1. Stuart Borlase, “Smart Grid: Infrastructure, Technology and Solutions”, CRC Press, 2012.
2. Janaka Ekanayake, Nick Jenkins, KithsiriLiyanage, Jianzhong Wu and Akihiko Yokoyama, “Smart Grid: Technology and
Applications”, Wiley, 2012.
3. Ali Keyhani, “Design of Smart Power Grid Renewable Energy Systems”, Wiley, 2016
4. Clark W. Gellings, “The Smart Grid: Enabling Energy Efficiency and Demand Response”, CRC Press , 2009
5. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid.

18ED39 DISTRIBUTED GENERATION AND MICROGRIDS

3003
Course Objectives:
1. Gain understanding on the working of Off-Grid and Grid-Connected Distributed Generation Systems
2. Understand the planning and operational issues related to Micro grids.

Course Outcomes:
1. Understand the concept of Distributed Generation
2. Analyze the impact of Grid Integration of Distributed Generation Systems
3. Gain Knowledge on Micro grids and its Configurations
4. Design a Micro grid taking in to considerations of Planning and operational issues.

DISTRIBUTED GENERATION : Energy Sources and their availability - Trends in Energy Consumption, Conventional and Non-
conventional Energy Sources – Review of Solar Photovoltaic systems – Wind Energy Systems – Fuel Cells , Energy storage
systems: Batteries – ultra capacitors – fly wheels – captive power plants. Distributed Generation – Concept and topologies,
Renewable Energy in Distributed Generation. IEEE 1547 Standard for Interconnecting Distributed Generation to Electric Power
Systems – DG Installations – Siting and sizing of DGs – optimal placement – Regulatory issues. (11)

ISSUES IN GRID INTEGRATION OF DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCES : Basic requirements of Grid Interconnections –
operational Parameters – Voltage, Frequency and THD limits – Grid Interfaces – Inverter based DGs and rotary machines based
DGs – Reliability, Stability and Power Quality issues on Grid Integration – Impact of DGs on Protective Relaying and islanding
issues in existing distribution Grid. (11)
MICRO GRIDS: Introduction to Micro grids – types – Structure and configuration of Micro grids – AC and DC Micro grids – Power
Electronic Interfaces for Micro grids – Energy Management and Protection Control Strategies of a Micro grid - Case Studies. (11)

CONTROL AND OPERATION OF MICRO GRID: Modes of operation and control of micro grid: grid connected and islanded mode,
Active and reactive power control, protection issues, anti-islanding schemes: passive, active and communication based techniques,
micro grid communication infrastructure, Power quality issues in micro grids, regulatory standards, Micro grid economics,
Introduction to smart micro grids. (12)

Total L : 45
REFERENCES:
1. Gregory W. Massey, “Essentials of Distributed Generation Systems”, Jones & Bartlett Publishers, 2011.
2. Math H. Bollen, “Integration of Distributed Generation in the Power System”, John Wiley & Sons, 2011.
3. N. Jenkins, Nicholas Jenkins, “Distributed Generation” IET Press, 2010.
4. S. Chowdhury, P. Crossley, “Microgrids and Active Distribution Networks”, IET Press, 2010.
5. Ali Keyhani, “Design of Smart Power Grid Renewable Energy Systems”, John Wiley & Sons, 2011.

18ED40 HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES

3003
Course Objectives:
1. To introduce the fundamental concepts, principles, analysis and design of hybrid and electric vehicles.
2. To provide a deeper understanding of various aspects of hybrid and electric drive train configuration.

Course Outcomes:
1. Understand the technology behind Hybrid and Electric Traction System
2. Understand the application of Electric Drives in Traction Systems
3. Gain Knowledge on Hybrid Power Train Topologies and Dynamics
4. Acquire knowledge on Various Energy management Strategies.

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. Basics of vehicle performance, vehicle power
source characterization, transmission characteristics and mathematical models to describe vehicle performance. (11)

DRIVE –TRAIN TOPOLOGIES: Basic concept of hybrid traction, introduction to various hybrid drive-train topologies, power flow
control in hybrid drive-train topologies, fuel efficiency analysis. Basic concepts of electric traction, introduction to various electric
drive-train topologies, power flow control in hybrid drive-train topologies, fuel efficiency analysis. (11)

ELECTRIC COMPONENTS IN HYBRID AND ELECTRIC VEHICLES: Electric Drives in HEV/EVs, Classification and
Characteristics, configuration and Control of DC Motor drives, Induction Motor drives, Permanent Magnet Motor drives and Switched
Reluctance Motor drives for HEV/EVs applications, Drive System efficiency. Performance matching of Electric Machine and the
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE), Sizing the propulsion motor, sizing of power electronic devices and Energy Storage systems .
(12)

ENERGY MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES: Introduction to energy management strategies used in hybrid and electric vehicle,
classification of different energy management strategies, comparison of different energy management strategies - implementation
issues - Battery Management system, series hybrid and parallel hybrid Electric vehicle. (11)

Total L: 45
REFERENCES:
1. Iqbal Hussein, Electric and Hybrid Vehicles: Design Fundamentals, CRC Press, 2010.
2. Mehrdad Ehsani, Yimi Gao, Sebastian E. Gay, Ali Emadi, Modern Electric, Hybrid Electric and Fuel Cell Vehicles: Fundamentals,
Theory and Design, CRC Press, 2009.
3. James Larminie, John Lowry, Electric Vehicle Technology Explained, Wiley, 2003.
4. Sira -Ramirez, R. Silva Ortigoza, ‘Control Design Techniques in Power Electronics Devices’, Springer, 2006

18EA44 / 18EE41 / 18ED41 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3003
Course Objectives:
1. To impart knowledge about the fundamentals of research and to identify and define a research problem.
2. To impart knowledge about the various techniques used to process a research data and to record and write it in a
acceptable format.

Course Outcomes:
1. Identify the specific type of research based on the research problem.
2. Determine the specific research gaps in a given area and to identify appropriate data collection techniques.
3. Determine the appropriate method to process a given set of data and to make appropriate analysis based on the obtained
results.
4. Identify the different modes of oral and written communication tools that can be used to report their research work with
adequate ethical value.
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: Research – Introduction, Qualities of researcher, research methodology and research methods,
research approaches, criteria for good research, Types of research, exploratory research, conclusive research, modeling research,
algorithmic research, tools for analysis. (11)

DEFINING PROBLEM AND DATA COLLECTION: What is a research problem, selecting and defining the problem, literature
review and its importance, identifying the research gaps from literature. Data collection methods, Primary data – observation
method, personal interview, telephonic interview, mail survey, questionnaire design. Secondary data- internal sources of data,
external sources of data (11)

MEASURE AND ANALYZE: Sampling - Probability sampling methods – simple random sampling with replacement, simple random
sampling without replacement, stratified sampling, cluster sampling. Hypothesis testing - Testing of hypotheses concerning means
(one mean and difference between two means -one tailed and two tailed tests), concerning variance – one tailed Chi-square test.
Nonparametric tests - One sample tests – one sample sign test, Kolmogorov- Smirnov test, run test for randomness, Mann- Whitney
U test, K-sample test–Kruskal Wallis test (H-Test) (12)

REPORT WRITING: Report writing – types of report – research report , research proposal, technical paper-
significance different steps in the preparation – lay out, structure and language of typical reports- simple exercises - oral
presentation – planning, preparation, practice- making presentation – answering questions-use of visual aids-quality and proper
usage-Importance of effective communication with illustrations. Ethics, plagiarism and related issues in research and report writing.
(11)

Total L: 45
REFERENCES:
1. Panneerselvam, R., Research Methodology, Prentice-Hall of India, New Delhi, 2004.
2. George Thomas, C., Research Methodology and Scientific Writing, Ane Books Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2016.