Galgotias College of Engineering & Technology

1, Knowledge Park II, Greater Noida – 201 306 (UP) INDIA

3. PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (POs)

 PO1 Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering
fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering
problems.
 PO2 Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex
electronics & communication engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using
first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
 PO3 Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex electronics &
communication engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet
the specific needs with appropriate considerations for the public health and safety, and the
cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
 PO4 Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research
methods including design of experiments, analysis an d interpretation of data, and synthesis
of the information to provide conclusions.
 PO5 Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern
engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities
with an understanding of the limitations.
 PO6 The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess
societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent relevant to the
professional engineering practices.
 PO7 Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering
solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need
for sustainable development.
 PO8 Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and
norm of the engineering practices.
 PO9 Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader
in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
 PO10 Communications: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the
engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and
write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and
receive clear instructions.
 PO11 Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the
engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and
leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
 PO12 Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in

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independent and life learning in the broadest context of technological change.

4. SUBJECT NAME WITH CODE : BASIC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (KEE 101/201)

4a. Name of First Year Subjects (as per the AKTU syllabus) : 2019-20 and 2018-19
S. No. Subject Code and Name (as per AKTU Scheme)
1 KEE 101T / 201T Electrical Engg
2 KEE 151P/ 251P Electrical Engg Lab

5. COURSES OUTCOMES
5a. Course Outcomes for B Tech – I Year : 2020--21

S.
Sub Code Cox Statement of Course Outcomes (COs)
No.

CO-1 Apply Kirchhoff's laws and network theorems in solving DC Circuits

KEE 101 Understand the steady state behaviour of single phase and three phase AC
CO-2
T / 201T circuits
1 Basic CO-3 Distinguish between single phase and three phase transformers
Electrical
Elaborate the working principle of AC and DC machines with their
Engg CO-4
applications
CO-5 Explain the working of low voltage electrical installation equipment

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6. MAPPING OF COs WITH POs (COURSE-WISE, DETAILED)

6a. CO-PO Mapping for Academic Session 2020-21

1. Slight (low) 2. Moderate (medium) 3. Substantial (high)

Kx PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12

The Engineer and Society

Project management and

Conduct investigations of

Individual and team work

Engineering knowledge

Design/development of
Bloom’s Knowledge

Life Long Learning

Modern tool usage
complex problems
Problem Analysis

Environment and

Communications
sustainability
S.

solutions
COx

finance
Ethics
Level
No Sub Code

CO-1 K3 3 3 3 2
CO-2 K2 3 3 3 2
KEE 101T / 201T
CO-3 K2 3 2 3 2
1 Basic Electrical
Engg CO-4 K2 3 2
CO-5 K2 3 3
KEE101 3.00 2.67 3.00 2.20
CO-1 K3 3 3 2 3 3 3
KEE151P/ 251 (P)
CO-2 K2 3 3 2 3 3 3
2 Basic Electrical
Engg Lab CO-3 K3 3 3 2 3 3 3
KEE101P 3.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00

7. CO-PO MAPPING (COURSE-WISE, COMPILED)

7. Compiled CO-PO Mapping : 2020-21

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
Environment and sustainability
The Engineer and Society

Project management and

Conduct investigations of

Individual and team work

Engineering knowledge

Design/development of

Life Long Learning

Modern tool usage
complex problems
Problem Analysis

Communications

S. Sub
solutions

Course Code finance

Ethics

No. Code

KEE 101T / 201 T

1 3.00 2.67 3.00 2.20
Basic Electrical Engg
KEE 151P / 251 (P)
2 3.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
Electrical Engg Lab
Average Value of CO-PO Mapping
3.00 2.70 2.83 3.00 2.37 2.00 2.86 2.86 3.00 2.00 2.93
(PO-wise)

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 Course Materials
OF
BASIC
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
KEE-101T/201T
SeSSion 2020-21

Course Coordinator Course TeaChers

MR. DIGAMBAR SINGH MS. SURBHI SINGH

MR. VINOD KUMAR
MR. DEEPAK JOSHI

KEE-101T/KEE-201T Basic Electrical Engineering GCET, Greater Noida

 SYLLABUS
KEE-101 T/201 T
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Module - 1: DC Circuits [08] Electrical circuit elements (R, L and C), Concept of active and
passive elements, voltage and current sources, concept of linearity and linear network,
unilateral and bilateral elements, , Loop and nodal methods of analysis, Star-delta
transformation, Superposition theorem, Thevenin theorem, Norton theorem.

Module - 2: Steady- State Analysis of Single Phase AC Circuits [08]

Representation of Sinusoidal waveforms – Average and effective values, Form and peak factors,
Concept of phasors, phasor representation of sinusoidally varying voltage and current. Analysis
of single phase AC Circuits consisting of R, L, C, RL, RC, RLC combinations (Series and Parallel),
Apparent, active & reactive power, Power factor, power factor improvement. Concept of
Resonance in series & parallel circuits, bandwidth and quality factor. Three phase balanced
circuits, voltage and current relations in star and delta connections.

Module - 3: Transformers [08] Magnetic materials, BH characteristics, ideal and practical

transformer, equivalent circuit, losses in transformers, regulation and efficiency. Auto-
transformer and three-phase transformer connections.

Module –4 : Electrical machines [08] DC machines: Principle & Construction, Types, EMF
equation of generator and torque equation of motor, applications of DC motors (simple
numerical problems) Three Phase Induction Motor: Principle & Construction, Types, Slip-torque
characteristics, Applications (Numerical problems related to slip only) Single Phase Induction
motor: Principle of operation and introduction to methods of starting, applications. Three Phase
Synchronous Machines: Principle of operation of alternator and synchronous motor and their
applications.

Module –5 : Electrical Installations [08] Components of LT Switchgear: Switch Fuse Unit

(SFU), MCB, ELCB, MCCB, Types of Wires and Cables, Importance of earthing. Types of Batteries,
Important characteristics for Batteries. Elementary calculations for energy consumption and
savings, battery backup.

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 LECTURE PLAN 2020-21 # ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (KEE-101T/201T)

S. NO. CONTENT CO LECTURES

NO.
1. Electrical circuit elements (R, L and C), Concept of active and 1 1
passive elements, voltage and current sources
2. Concept of linearity and linear network, unilateral and bilateral 1 2
elements, Loop and nodal methods of analysis
3. Star-delta transformation, Superposition theorem, Thevenin theorem, 1 2
Norton theorem.
4. Representation of Sinusoidal waveforms, Average and effective 2 2
values, Form and peak factors, Concept of phasors
5. phasor representation of sinusoidally varying voltage and current. 2 5
Analysis of single phase AC Circuits consisting of
R,L,C,RL,RC,RLC combinations (Series and Parallel)
6 Apparent, active & reactive power, Power factor, power factor 2 5
improvement. Concept of Resonance in series & parallel circuits,
bandwidth and quality factor. Three phase balanced circuits, voltage
and current relations in star and delta connections.
7. Magnetic materials, BH characteristics, ideal and practical 3 4
transformer, equivalent circuit
8. Losses in transformers, regulation and efficiency. Auto-transformer 3 5
and three-phase transformer connections.
9. DC machines: Principle & Construction, Types, EMF equation of 4 7
generator and torque equation of motor, applications of DC motors
(simple numerical problems)
10. Three Phase Induction Motor: Principle & Construction, Types, Slip- 4 5
torque characteristics, Applications (Numerical problems related to
slip only) Single Phase Induction motor: Principle of operation and
introduction to methods of starting, applications.
11. Three Phase Synchronous Machines: Principle of operation of 4 2
alternator and synchronous motor and their applications.
12. Components of LT Switchgear: Switch Fuse Unit (SFU), MCB, 5 4
ELCB, MCCB, Types of Wires and Cables, Importance of earthing.
13. Types of Batteries, Important characteristics for Batteries.Elementary 5 2
calculations for energy consumption and savings, battery backup.

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Module 1: DC Circuits

Contents: Electrical circuit elements (R, L and C), Concept of active and passive elements,
voltage and current sources, concept of linearity and linear network, unilateral and bilateral
elements, Kirchhoff‟s laws, Loop and nodal methods of analysis, Star-delta transformation,
Superposition theorem, Thevenin’s theorem, Norton’s theorem.

1. Electrical circuit elements (R, L and C): The interconnection of various electric
elements in a prescribed manner comprises as an electric circuit in order to perform a
desired function. The electric elements include controlled and uncontrolled source of
energy, resistors, capacitors, inductors, etc. Analysis of electric circuits refers to
computations required to determine the unknown quantities such as voltage, current
and power associated with one or more elements in the circuit. To contribute to the
solution of engineering problems one must acquire the basic knowledge of electric
circuit analysis and laws. We shall discuss briefly some of the basic circuit elements
and the laws that will help us to develop the background of subject.
a) Resistor: Resistor is a dissipative element, which converts electrical energy into heat
when the current flows through it in any direction. The law governing the current into
and voltage across a resistor is:
= . (i)
The relationship is known as Ohm’s law.
But resistor can be regarded as linear only within the specified limits, outside
which the behavior becomes non-linear. The resistance of a resistor is
temperature dependent and rises with temperature.
Mathematically it can be represented as:
= (1 + ) (ii)
Where = Resistance at 0℃ and = Resistance at ℃
= Temperature coefficient and it may be positive and negative both
= Temperature in ℃
And power dissipated by resistor is = .

= = Watts

Resistor is represented by the symbol

Unit of Resistance is ohm ( )

b) Capacitor (C): It is a two terminal element that has the capability of energy storage in
electric field. The law governing the − relationship of capacitor is:
= (iii)
After integrating equation (iii), we get
= ∫ . + (0) (iv)

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 Where (0) = Capacitor voltage at = 0, for initially uncharged capacitor
(0) = 0
Hence, = ∫ . (v)
The above expressions show that the voltage of a capacitor cannot change
instantaneously.

Energy stored in capacitor can be represented by

=∫ . =∫ . . = ∫ . = (ix)

Capacitor is represented by the symbol

Unit of Capacitance is Farad (F)
c) Inductor (L): It is a two-terminal storage element in which energy is stored in the
magnetic field. The − relation of an inductance is:

= (vi)

After integrating expression (vi), we get

= ∫ . + (0) (vii)

Where (0) = Inductor current at = 0, for initially if current through inductor

( 0) = 0
Hence, = ∫ . (viii)
The above expressions show that the current through an inductor cannot change
instantaneously.
Energy stored in inductor can be represented by
=∫ . =∫ . . = ∫ . = (ix)
Inductor is represented by the symbol
Unit of Inductance is Henry (H)
2. Concept of active and passive elements:

Electrical Network: Any possible combination of various electric elements

(Resistor, Inductor, Capacitor, Voltage source, Current source) connected in any
manner what so ever is called an electrical network. We may classify circuit
elements in two categories, passive and active elements.

Electrical Circuit: An electric circuit is a closed energized electric network. It

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 means circuit must have closed path with energy sources. From the above
example, we can say that fig 1 and fig 2 are electric networks but only fig 2 is
electric circuit.
It means, electric circuit is always an electric network but electric network may or
may not be an electric circuit.

Passive Element: The element which receives energy (or absorbs energy) and
then either converts it into heat (R) or stored it in an electric (C) or magnetic (L )
field is called passive element, and the network containing these elements
without energy sources are known as passive network. Examples are resistor,
inductor, capacitor, transformer etc.

Active Element: The elements that supply energy to the circuit is called active
element and the network containing these sources together with other circuit
elements are known as active network. Examples of active elements include
voltage and current sources, generators, and electronic devices that require
power supplies. A transistor is an active circuit element, meaning that it can
amplify power of a signal.

3. Energy Sources (Voltage and Current Sources): There are two types of energy
sources namely Voltage Sources and Current Sources.

Energy Sources

Voltage Source Current Source

Independent Dependent Independent Dependent

Voltage Source Voltage Source Current Source Current Source

Voltage Dependent Current Dependent Voltage Dependent Current Dependent

Voltage Source Voltage Source Current Source Current Source
(VDVS) (CDVS) (VDCS) (CDCS)

Here, we shall study only about independent voltage source and independent current
source.
a) Independent Voltage Source: A hypothetical generator which maintains its
value of voltage independent of the output current. It can be represented as:

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 Fig: Ideal DC Voltage Source Fig: Practical DC Voltage Source
If the value of internal resistance will be zero, then the voltage source is called as
ideal voltage source. The V-I characteristics for ideal and practical voltage source
is given below:

Fig: V-I Characteristic of Voltage Source

b) Independent Current Source: A generator which maintains its output current
independent of the voltage across its terminals. It can be represented as:

Fig: Ideal DC Current Source Fig: Practical DC Current Source

if the value of internal resistance will be infinity, then the current source is called
as ideal current source. The V-I characteristics for ideal and practical current
source is given below:

Fig: V-I Characteristic of Current Source

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4. Concept of Linearity and Linear Network: For a network to be linear, it should
have to follow the principle of superposition and homogeneity both.
Principle of Superposition: An element or circuit obeys the principle of
superposition if the net effect of the sum of causes equals the sum of their
individual effects.
Mathematically, let cause x and effect y be related as:
( )= (i)
Let the cause be scaled by a factor . Then the functional relationship obeys
homogeneity, if
( )= ( )= (ii)
Consider two causes , then ( ) = ( )=
Let the combined effect of these two causes be scaled by and respectively.
The principle of superposition then yields if:
( + )= ( )+ ( ) (iii)
If homogeneity is also satisfied, then
( + )= ( )+ ( )= + (iv)
A functional relationship is said to be linear if it obeys both superposition and
homogeneity. Any element governed by such a functional relationship is linear. A
circuit composed of such elements would also be linear.
5. Unilateral and Bilateral Elements:
Bilateral Elements: If by reversing the terminal connections of an element in a
circuit, the circuit response remains same. Such elements are known as bilateral

elements. Examples are Resistor, Inductor, Capacitor etc.

Unilateral Elements: If by reversing the terminal connections of an element in a
circuit, the circuit response gets change. Such elements are called as unilateral
elements. Examples are Voltage Source, Current Source, Diode etc.

6. Kirchhoff‟s laws: There are two types of Kirchhoff’s Law.

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 1. Kirchhoff’s First Law or Kirchhoff’s Current Law (KCL)
2. Kirchhoff’s Second Law or Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law (KVL)
1. Kirchhoff’s First Law or Kirchhoff’s Current Law (KCL): Kirchhoff’s current
law states that, in a given electric circuit, algebraic sum of all the currents
meeting at a junction is always zero. In another way we can say that, the total
current flowing towards a junction is equal to the total current flowing away
from that junction. This law works on the principle of conservation of charge.
Sign Convention: If we take direction of current towards the junction as positive
(+) sign then direction of current away from the junction will be taken as negative
(-)sign or vice-versa.

According to Kirchhoff’s Current Law in the above circuit diagram:

− + − + − =0

=0

2. Kirchhoff’s Second Law or Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law (KVL): Kirchhoff’s

voltage law states that, “ In any electric circuit, the algebraic sum of the voltage
drops across the circuit elements of any closed path (or loop or mesh) is equal to
the algebraic sum of the EMFs in the path”.
In other words, “ The algebraic sum of all the branch voltages around any closed
path or closed loop is always zero”. This law works on the principle of
conservation of energy. Limitation of this law is that it can only be applied to
planner network.
Sign Convention: If we take voltage rise with positive (+) sign then voltage drop
will be taken with negative (-) sign or vice-versa. When current direction will be
from negative terminal to positive terminal, voltage will rise and vice-versa. In all

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 the passive elements current entering terminal is taken as positive and current
leaving terminal is taken as negative.

According to KVL in the above circuit diagram:

1 − 1 − 2 − 2 − 3 − 4 + 3 − 5 + 4 = 0
7. Loop and Nodal Methods of Analysis: For study of Loop and Nodal Methods of
Analysis, knowledge of basic fundamentals are essential.
Some Basic Definitions:
1. Node: A node of a network is an equipotential surface at which two or more
circuit elements are joined.
2. Junction: A junction is that point in an electric circuit where three or more
elements are joined.
So, we can say that junction is always a node but node may or may not be a
junction.
3. Loop: A loop is any closed path of the electric network.
4. Mesh: A mesh is the most elementary form of loop, and it cannot be further
subdivided into other loops.
So, we can say that mesh is always a loop but loop may or may not be a mesh.
5. Lumped Network: A network in which physically separate resistors,
capacitors and inductors can be represented.
6. Distributed Network: One in which resistors, capacitors, and inductors
cannot be physically separated and individually isolated as separate elements.
For example, Transmission Line.
Loop or Mesh Analysis Method: Mesh analysis is also known as loop analysis
method. Mesh analysis is used to find the currents and voltages in a particular
circuit.

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 Suppose in a particular electrical circuit , total number of branches are b, total
number of nodes are n and total number of junctions are j, then total number of
meshes ‘m’ can be calculated by using the following expression:

= − ( − 1) (i)
Also, = − ( − 1) (ii)
Note: One thing make sure, when we consider nodes in the given electric circuit
then branches will be counted according to the number of nodes, and equation
(i) is used to calculate the total number of meshes. When we consider junction in
that electrical circuit then branches will be counted according to junctions, and
equation (ii) is used to calculate the total number of meshes. Using both the
methods same number of meshes will be found for a particular circuit.
The independent mesh equations can be obtained by applying KVL to each
independent mesh.

Mesh current is that current which flows around the perimeter of a mesh. Mesh
currents may or may not have a direct identification with branch currents.
Mesh currents on the other hand, are fictitious quantity which are introduced
because they allow us to solve problems in terms of a minimum number of
unknowns.

Procedure of Mesh Analysis Method:

Step 1: Draw the circuit in which mesh currents or branch currents have to find.
Calculate number of independent mesh equations by using the formula given
below:
= − ( − 1) (i)
Also, = − ( − 1) (ii)
Step 2: Assume independent mesh currents for each mesh. You can choose any
direction of the mesh current, but once you have chosen the direction of current,
it should remain same throughout the question.
Step 3: Apply KVL for each mesh and write the expressions in terms of unknown
mesh currents.

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 Step 4: Now, solve the equations by any method, either by simultaneous
equation method or Cramer’s Rule and find the unknown values.
Example 1: Find the current through 'ab-branch' ( ) and voltage ( ) across
the current source using Mesh-current method in the given circuit diagram.

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 Nodal Methods of Analysis: Circuit analysis by this methods are solved by using
the KCL at the junction of a particular given circuit.
Suppose, total number of junctions are j in a particular electrical circuit, then
total number of node equations N can be calculated by using the following
formula:
Total number of Node Equations = ( − 1) (i)
Procedure of Nodal Methods of Analysis:
Step1: Draw the electrical circuit in which node voltage or branch currents has
to find using this method and calculate the total number of Node equations using
the formula: = ( − 1) (i)
Step 2: Assume independent node voltages for each junction except reference,
because at reference junction voltage will always be zero.

Step 3: Apply KCL for each junction except reference.

Step 4: Finally solve the equations using different methods.
Example 2: Find the value of the current I flowing through the battery using
‘Node voltage’ method in the given circuit.

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8. Star-Delta transformation: Certain network configurations cannot be resolved
by using series-parallel combinations alone. Such configurations are handled by
star-Delta transformations.
Delta to Star Transformation:
If we want to transform delta connected network into star connected network, so
we will have to calculate the values of star connected resistances in terms of
delta connected resistances.

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 Star to Delta Transformation:

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 If we want to transform star connected network into delta connected network, so
we will have to calculate the values of delta connected resistances in terms of
star connected resistances.

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9. Network Theorems: Network theorems are used to solve the electrical circuit
problems. There are several types of network theorems, but only three theorems
are in this course. These theorems are as follows:
1. Superposition Theorem
2. Thevenin’s Theorem
3. Norton’s Theorem
1. Superposition Theorem: The theorem states that, “ In any multisource
complex network consisting of linear, bilateral elements, the voltage across or
current through any given element of the network is equal to the algebraic sum
of the individual voltage or currents produced independently across or in that
element by each source acting independently, when all the remaining sources are
replaced by their internal resistances.
Procedure: Consider for an electrical network having several independent
energy sources are present, so to find the current through a particular branch or
voltage across that branch, following steps are used:
Step 1: Consider one source at a time and eliminate other sources from the
circuit (voltage and current sources are replaced by their respective internal
resistances respectively)
Step 2: Calculate the current through or voltage across the particular element.
Step 3: Repeat the same procedure for all the other energy sources.
Step 4: Take the algebraic sum of individual effects produced by individual
sources to obtain the total current in or voltage across the element.
Example 3: Consider the network shown in given fig. Calculate current ( ) and
voltage ( ) using superposition theorem.

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 2. Thevenin’s Theorem: This theorem states that, “ The current flowing through
a load resistance connected across any two terminals A and B of a linear,
active and bilateral network is given by ⁄( + ) where is the open
circuit voltage (i.e. voltage across the two terminals when is removed) and
is the internal resistance of the network as viewed back into the open
circuited network from terminals A and B with all energy sources are replaced
by their internal resistances”.
Procedure: Consider an electrical circuit in which we have to find the current
through its branch. So, step wise procedure is as follows:
Step 1: Remove the branch through which current or across which voltage has to
find and redraw the circuit.
Step 2: Calculation of Thevenin’s Resistance ( ) – Remove all the energy
sources from the circuit (All energy sources are replaced by their internal
resistances) drawn in step 1 and calculate the equivalent resistance of the circuit
as viewed back into the open circuited network from terminals A and B.
Step 3: Calculation of Thevenin’s Voltage ( ) – Redraw the circuit of step
1 and find the open circuit voltage by using mesh analysis or any other suitable
method.
Step 4: Draw Thevenin’s equivalent circuit and connect the load resistance
across A and B terminals of Thevenin’s equivalent circuit.
Step 5: Calculate the current flowing through the load resistance using the
following formula: =( )
(i)

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 Example 4: For the circuit shown in given fig., find the current through 6 Ω
resistor using Thevenin’s theorem.

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 3. Norton’s Theorem: This theorem states that, “ Any two terminal active
network containing energy sources and resistance when viewed from its output
terminals, is equivalent to a constant current source and a parallel resistance.
The constant current is equal to the current which would flow in a short circuit
placed across the terminals and parallel resistance is the resistance of the
network when viewed from these open circuited terminals after all energy
sources have been removed and replaced by their internal resistances”.
Procedure: Consider an electrical circuit in which we have to find the current
through its branch. So, step wise procedure is as follows:
Step 1: Remove the branch through which current or across which voltage has to
find and redraw the circuit.
Step 2: Calculation of Norton’s Resistance ( ) – Remove all the energy sources
from the circuit (All energy sources are replaced by their internal resistances)

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 drawn in step 1 and calculate the equivalent resistance of the circuit as viewed
back into the open circuited network from terminals A and B.
Step 3: Calculation of Norton’s Current ( ) – Redraw the circuit of step 1
and find the short circuit current by using mesh analysis or any other suitable
method.
Step 4: Draw Norton’s equivalent circuit and connect the load resistance across
A and B terminals of Norton’s equivalent circuit.
Step 5: Calculate the current flowing through the load resistance using the
following formula: = ( )
(i)

Example 5: For the circuit shown in the given fig., find the current through = =
2Ω resistor ( branch) using Norton’s theorem & hence calculate the voltage across
the current source ( ).

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Module - 2: Steady- State Analysis of Single Phase AC Circuits:

Contents: Representation of Sinusoidal waveforms – Average and effective values, Form and
peak factors, Concept of phasors, phasor representation of sinusoidally varying voltage and
current. Analysis of single phase AC Circuits consisting of R, L, C, RL, RC, RLC combinations
(Series and Parallel), Apparent, active & reactive power, Power factor, power factor
improvement. Concept of Resonance in series & parallel circuits, bandwidth and quality factor.
Three phase balanced circuits, voltage and current relations in star and delta connections.

UNIT 2
Representation of Sinusoidal Waveform :
A sinusoidal quantity of current represented by i(t) = ImaxSinωt is taken up as an example. The
length, OP, along the x-axis, represents the maximum value of the current, on a certain scale. It is
being rotated in the anti-clockwise direction at an angular speed, ω, and takes up a position, OA
after a time t (or angle, ωt = θ , with the x-axis). The vertical projection of OA is plotted in the
right hand side of the above figure with respect to the angle θ. It will generate a sine wave, as OA
at an angle, θ with the x-axis, as stated earlier. The vertical projection of OA along y-axis is OC =
AB.

Figure 1
The value of current i= Imax Sinθ which is the instantaneous value of the current at any time t or
angle θ. The angle θ is in rad., i.e. tω = θ. The angular speed, ω is in rad/s, i.e.ω=2πf, where f is
the frequency in Hz or cycles/sec. Thus,
i = ImaxSinωt = ImaxSin(2πf)t
So, OP represents the phasor with respect to the above current, i.
The line, OP can be taken as the rms value, IRMS = IMAX /sqrt(2).
Then the vertical projection of OA, in magnitude equal to OP, does not represent exactly the
instantaneous value of I, but represents it with the scale factor of 1/sqrt(2)= 0.707.

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The movement of phasor in anticlockwise direction with respect to ω traces the sinusoidal
waveform as shown in the figure above.
AVERAGE VALUE
The voltage waveform shown here is periodic in nature with the time period, T. It is positive for
first half and negative for second half. The average value of the waveform v(t) = VmaxSinωt is
defined as
/
Vav = = /
∫ ( ) dt = 0.637Vmax

Here, average is taken out only for one alternation because average for a complete cycle in an
AC system will be equal to zero. This can be shown in the figure below: Vav =
⋯…

Figure 2
ROOT MEAN SQUARE VALUE (RMS):
RMS stands for Root Mean Square, and is a way of expressing an AC quantity of voltage
or current in terms functionally equivalent to DC. Also known as the “equivalent” or “DC
equivalent” value of an AC voltage or current. For a sine wave, the RMS value is approximately
0.707 of its peak value.

/
Vrms = = ∫ ( ) when calculated for a voltage equation of v =
/
VmaxSinωt, where ω = 2πf. When frequency, f = 50Hz, ω becomes 100π = 314rad/sec.
Using values of v, w in Vrms . We get Vrms = Vmax/sqrt(2) .
The final conclusion about Average value, RMS value can be illustrated in the figure below:

Figure 3

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FORM FACTOR: Form factor is the ratio between RMS value and Average value. It can be
represented as: Form factor =
.
For a sinusoidal signal, form factor is FF = = 1.11
.

PEAK FACTOR: Peak factor is the ratio between Maximum value and Average value. It can be
represented as: Peak factor =

For a sinusoidal signal, peak factor is PF = = 1.14

.

CONCEPT OF PHASOR

Figure 4
Phasor is a rotating vector. If it is rotating in anti clockwise direction then the angle is
considered positive. If vector is rotating in clockwise direction then the angle is considered
negative. As shown in figure above , Phasor A indicated by blue color will be denoted by A =
A∟30°. Every phasor consist of magnitude |A| and angle.
We check for lagging and leading condition by comparing with reference or zero degree. In the
figure shown above, phasor A is leading from reference by 30°.
PHASOR REPRESENTATION OF SINUSOIDALLY VARYING VOLTAGE AND CURRENT
The frequency with which any vector is rotating is taken as frequency ,f . From frequency, f we
get angular frequency, ω which is equal to 2πf. For representing voltage and current we should
check the nature of waveform whether it is sinusoidal or cosinusoidal or any other type of
waveform.
If we have a general case of sinusoidal waveform then voltage waveform will be represented as
v = VmaxSin(ωt± θ)
Here ± indicates whether angle is in positive quadrant or negative quadrant or in other words
whether it is lagging or leading with respect to reference. Similarly current will be represented
as i = ImaxSin(ωt± θ). Angle, θ represents the voltage or current.

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PHASOR ALGEBRA
Before discussing the mathematical operations, like addition/subtraction and
multiplication/division, involving phasors and also complex quantities, let us take a look at the
several forms by which a phasor or complex quantity

is represented.
Figure 5
Any phasor can be represented in four forms: (a) Rectangular form or symbolic form (b) Polar
form (c) Trignometric form (d) Exponential form
a) Rectangular form: Phasor is represented in two components of x-axis and y-axis. Since
the angle between x-axis and y-axis is 90°, we represent it by ‘j’. In Figure 5, phasor OA =
ax + jay .
b) Polar form: Phasor is represented by resolving it on x-axis and y-axis with trigonometric
function like

ax = OAcosθa and ay = OAsinθ a. Phasor OA = a + a ∟tan-1( ) = OA∟tan-1( ) = OA∟ɸ

c) Trignometric form: Here, rectangular form and polar form are utilized for representing
OA,

OA = OAcosθ a + jOAsinθ a = OA(cosθa+jsinθa)

d) Exponential form: Using Euler’s form , ex = cosx+ isinx. Phasor OA is represented as
OA = |OA|

PHASOR ADDITION
Addition of two phasors is done easily in rectangular form or symbolic form.
For phasors: OA = ax + jay and OB = bx + jby
OC = OA+ OB = (ax+ bx) + j(ay + by)

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PHASOR SUBTRACTION
Subtraction of two phasors is done easily in rectangular form or symbolic form.
For phasors: OA = ax + jay and OB = bx + jby
OC = OA- OB = (ax- bx) + j(ay - by)

PHASOR PRODUCT
Multiplication of two phasors is done easily in polar form.
For phasors: OA = OA∟ɸ and OB = OB∟ɸ’
OC = (OA* OB) ∟(ɸ + ɸ’)

PHASOR DIVISION
Division of two phasors is done easily in polar form.
For phasors: OA = OA∟ɸ and OB = OB∟ɸ’
OC = (OA/ OB) ∟(ɸ - ɸ’)

ANALYSIS OF SINGLE PHASE AC CIRCUITS

1) Purely R Circuit
The instantaneous value of the current though the circuit is
i = v/R = Vmax Sin(θ)/R = Imax Sin( θ) where,
Imax and Vmax are the maximum values of current and voltage respectively.

The RMS value of current is given by:

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IRMS = Imax/√2 = (Vmax/√2 )/R = VRMS/R
The impedance or resistance of the circuit is obtained as,
VRMS/IRMS = R +j0
Please note that the voltage and the current are in phase (φ = 0° ), which can be observed from
phasor diagram with two (voltage and current) phasors, and also from the two waveforms.
In ac circuit, the term, Impedance is defined as voltage/current, as is the resistance in dc circuit,
following Ohm’s law. The impedance, Z is a complex quantity. It consists of real part as
resistance R, and imaginary part as reactance X, which is zero, as there is no
inductance/capacitance. All the components are taken as constant, having linear V-I
characteristics. In the three cases being considered, including this one, the power consumed and
also power factor in the circuits.

2) Purely L Circuit
The instantaneous value of the current and voltage though L circuit is

v = Ldi/dt = VmaxSinωt = √2VRMSSinωt (i)

di = √2VRMSSinωtdt/L (ii)
√
Integrating (ii) we have, i = -( )Cosωt = ( )Sin(ωt-90°) = Imax Sin(ωt-90°) (iii)

Compairing (i) and (iii) gives the phase difference of 90°.

When we draw phasor diagram between voltage and current then we find that voltage is at 0°
and current is at -90°. In case of inductor, current is lagging voltage by 90°.

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 3) Purely C Circuit
The instantaneous value of the current and voltage though C circuit is

i = Cdv/dt = CVmax d(Sinωt)/dt = √2ω VRMS d(Sinωt) /dt (i)

i = √2ωCVRMSCosωt (ii)
√ √
Integrating (ii) we have, i = ( ) CωCosωt = ( ) CωSin(ωt +90°) = Imax Sin(ωt+90°)
(iii)
Compairing (i) and (iii) gives the phase difference of 90°.
When we draw phasor diagram between voltage and current then we find that voltage is at 0°
and current is at +90°. In case of conductor, current is leading voltage by 90°.

4) RLC Circuit (Series circuit)

The voltage balance equation is given by v = iR + Ldi/dt + ∫ (a)
As it is a series circuit , same current will be flowing through all the passive elements.
Equation (a) can be written as v = VR + VL + VC
As discussed earlier current and voltage relationship in case of VR i.e. resistor will be in phase .
For VL , current will lag behind voltage for inductor by 90° and current will lead voltage by 90°
in case of capacitor.
The current involved will be of form, i= ImaxSin(ωt ± ɸ). This ± ɸ will depend on the values of
inductor and capacitor. I =v/Z. Here, Z represents Impedance of series AC circuit , Z is a phasor
with magnitude and angle. Magnitude of Z = +( − )2

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And angle of Z is =

Its SI unit is ohm.

POWER FACTOR ANGLE : It is the angle between supply voltage and current. In the figure
shown above it is denoted by ɸ.
POWER FACTOR : The cosine of the angle between voltage and current is called power factor.
Mathematically, cos ɸ is the power factor. As shown in the figure below, ɸ is also the angle
between Z and R.

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There will be three cases:
a) XL > XC : Here Inductive reactance is greater than Capacitive reactance. In this
case current will be lagging voltage. Equation of current will be, , i= ImaxSin(ωt -
ɸ). The main supply voltage, Vs will be inclined towards VL instead of VC.. All the
additions shown in the figure below will be phasor addition only.

b) XC > XL : Here Capacitive reactance is greater than Inductive reactance. In this

case current will be leading voltage. Equation of current will be, , i= ImaxSin(ωt +
ɸ). The main supply voltage, Vs will be inclined towards VC instead of VL..

c) XL = XC (SERIES RESONANCE): Here Inductive reactance is equal to Capacitive

reactance. This is condition of series or voltage resonance. This is called
voltage resonance because imaginary component of voltage will cancel out each
other, i.e. VL = VC. Under this condition circuit will exihibit following properties:

(i) Impedance , Z= Resistanc,R.

(ii) IX L = IXC
(iii) Power factor = 1 as power factor angle, ɸ =00
(iv) tan ɸ=00
(v) Current will be maximum because impedance is equal to resistance.
(vi) Impedance will be minimum.

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 (vii) Resonant Frequency = fr =
√

Series Resonance

POWER TRIANGLE

There are three types of power:

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 1) Active Power – It is also referred as real power . It acts along the resistive
component of the circuit. It is denoted by Power P = VIcos ɸ expressed in KW
(kilo watt)
2) Reactive Power – It is also referred as imaginary power . It acts along the
inductive and capacitive component of the circuit. It is denoted by Power Q =
VIsin ɸ expressed in KVAR (kilo volt ampere reactive).
3) Apparent Power – It is also referred as Total power . It is denoted by Power S =
VI expressed in KVA (kilo volt ampere).

POWER FACTOR IMPROVEMENT

The main cause of low Power factor is Inductive Load. As in pure inductive circuit, Current lags
90° from Voltage, this large difference of phase angle between current and voltage causes zero
power factor. Basically, all those circuit having Capacitance and inductance (except resonance
circuit (or Tune Circuit) where inductive reactance = capacitive reactance (XL = Xc), so the
circuit becomes a resistive circuit), power factor would be exist over there because Capacitance
and inductance causes in difference of phase angle (θ) between current and voltage.

CAUSES OF LOW POWER FACTOR

1. Single phase and three phase induction Motors.
Usually, Induction motor works at poor power factor i.e. at: Full load, Pf = 0.8 -0.9,
Small load, Pf = 0.2 -0.3, No Load, Pf may come to Zero (0).
2. Varying Load in Power System
As we know that load on power system is varying. During low load period, supply
voltage is increased which increase the magnetizing current which cause the decreased
power factor.
3. Industrial heating furnaces.
4. Electrical discarge lamps (High intensity discharge lighting) Arc lamps (operate at very low
power factor)
5. Transformers
6. Harmonic Currents
Power factor play an important role in AC circuits and power dissipation depends on this factor.
For instant, we know that; Power in a Three Phase AC Circuit = P = √3 V x I CosФ
And Current in a Three Phase AC Circuits = I = P / (3 V x CosФ)
I ∝1 /CosФ….… (1)
Power in a Single Phase AC Circuits = P = V x I CosФ

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And Current in a Three phase AC Circuits = I = P / (V x CosФ)
I ∝ 1/CosФ……… (2)
It is clear from both equations (1) an (2) that Current “I” is inversely proportional to CosФ i.e.
Power Factor. In other words, when power factor increases, Current Decreases, and when
Power Factor decreases, Current Increases.
Now, In case of Low Power Factor, Current will be increased, and this high current will cause to
the following disadvantages.
1.) Large Line Losses (Copper Losses):
We know that Line Losses is directly proportional to the squire of Current “I2”
Power Loss = I2xR i.e., the larger the current, the greater the line losses i.e. I >>Line Losses.
Power Loss = I2xR = 1/CosФ2 ….. Refer to Equation “I ∝ 1/CosФ”….… (1)
Thus, if Power factor = 0.8, then losses on this power factor =1/CosФ2 = 1/ 0.82 = 1.56 times will
be greater than losses on Unity power factor.
2.) Large kVA rating and Size of Electrical Equipments:
As we know that almost all Electrical Machinery (Transformer, Alternator, Switchgears etc)
rated in kVA. But, it is clear from the following formula that Power factor is inversely
proportional to the kVA i.e.
CosФ = kW / kVA
Therefore, The Lower the Power factor, the larger the kVA rating of Machines also, the larger the
kVA rating of Machines, The larger the Size of Machines and The Larger the size of Machines,
The Larger the Cost of machines.
3.) Greater Conductor Size and Cost:
In case of low power factor, current will be increased, thus, to transmit this high current, we
need the larger size of conductor. Also, the cost of large size of conductor will be increased.
4.) Poor Voltage Regulation and Large Voltage Drop:
Voltage Drop = V = IZ.
Now in case of Low Power factor, Current will be increased. So the Larger the current, the
Larger the Voltage Drop.
Also Voltage Regulation = V.R = (VNo Load – V Full Load)/ VFull Load
In case of Low Power Factor (lagging Power factor) there would be large voltage drop which
cause low voltage regulation.
5.) Low Efficiency:
In case of low Power Factor, there would be large voltage drop and large line losses and this will
cause the system or equipments efficiency too low. For instant, due to low power factor, there
would be large line losses; therefore, alternator needs high excitation, thus, generation
efficiency would be low.

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POWER FACTOR IMPROVEMENT
The following devices and equipment are used for Power Factor Improvement.
1. Static Capacitor
2. Synchronous Condenser
3. Phase Advancer
1. Static Capacitor
For Power factor improvement purpose, Static capacitors are connected in parallel with those
devices which work on low power factor. These static capacitors provides leading current which
neutralize (totally or approximately) the lagging inductive component of load current (i.e.
leading component neutralize or eliminate the lagging component of load current) thus power
factor of the load circuit is improved. These capacitors are installed in Vicinity of large inductive
load e.g Induction motors and transformers etc, and improve the load circuit power factor to
improve the system or devices efficiency.

Figure 1
Suppose,here is a single phase circuit where load is taking lagging current I1 and the load power
factor is Cosθ1 as shown in Fig-1.
When a Capacitor ,C has been connected in parallel with load. Now a current Ic is flowing
through Capacitor which lead 90° from the supply voltage. Note that Capacitor provides leading
Current i.e. In a pure capacitive circuit, Current leading 90° from the supply Voltage, in other
words, Voltage are 90° lagging from Current. The load current is I1. The Vectors combination of
I1 and Ic is I2.
It can be seen from figure that angle of Ф2 > Ф1 i.e. angle of Ф2 is more than angle of Ф1 .
Therefore Cos Ф2 is less than from Cos Ф1 (Cos Ф2 < Cos Ф1). Hence the load power factor is
improved by capacitor.
Also note that after the power factor improvement, the circuit current would be less than from
the low power factor circuit current. Also, before and after the power factor improvement, the
active component of current would be same in that circuit because capacitor eliminates only
the reactive component of current. Also, the Active power (in Watts) would be same after and
before power factor improvement.

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2. Synchronous Condenser
When a Synchronous motor operates at No-Load and over-exited then it’s called a synchronous
Condenser. Whenever a Synchronous motor is over-exited then it provides leading current and
works like a capacitor.
When a synchronous condenser is connected across supply voltage (in parallel) then it draws
leading current and partially eliminates the re-active component and this way, power factor is
improved. Generally, synchronous condenser is used to improve the power factor in large
industries.
3.Phase Advancer
Phase advancer is a simple AC exciter which is connected on the main shaft of the motor and
operates with the motor’s rotor circuit for power factor improvement. Phase advancer is used to
improve the power factor of induction motor in industries.
As the stator windings of induction motor takes lagging current 900 out of phase with voltage,
therefore the power factor of induction motor is low. If the exciting ampere-turns are excited by
external AC source, then there would be no effect of exciting current on stator windings.
Therefore the power factor of induction motor will be improved. This process is done by Phase
advancer.
PARALLEL RESONANCE IN PARALLEL CIRCUIT
Parallel resonance occur in parallel RLC circuit. This resonance is also referred to as anti-
resonance.

In parallel condition,
Admittance, Y = 1/Impedance,Z.
Susceptance,B = 1/Reactance,X (Inductive Susceptance, BL = 1/ωL ; Capacitive Susceptance, BC =
ωC)
Conductance,G = 1/Reistance,R
So, Ir = VY V = Supply Voltage Current, Ir = Total Current
Admittance, Y = G + j(Bc – BL) measured in Siemens or ohm-1.
In parallel resonance , net susceptance should be equal to zero. (like in series resonance net
reactance should be zero). From, the parallel circuit shown above, we have

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Ic = ILSin ФL
At the Resonance condition, the circuit draws the minimum current as under this (resonance)
condition the reactive component of current is suppressed.
The value of inductive reactance XL = 2πfL and capacitive reactance XC = 1/2πfC can be changed
by changing the supply frequency. As the frequency increases, the value of XL and consequently
the value of ZL increases. As a result, there is a decrease in the magnitude of current I2 and this
I2 current lags behind the voltage V.
IL = V/ZL
Sin ФL = XL/ ZL and Ic = V/ X C

Or, =

XLXC = or ωL/ ωC = = (R2 + )

L/C = R2 + (2πfrL)2

2πfrL = −

fr = − = −

If R is very small as compared to L, then resonant frequency will be

fr =
√

EFFECT OF PARALLEL RESONANCE

At parallel resonance line current Ir = IL cosϕ

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 = which gives circuit impedance as,

Condition for parallel resonance:

 The circuit impedance is purely resistive because there is no frequency term present in
it. If the value of inductance, capacitance and resistance is in Henry, Farads and Ohm
then the value of circuit impedance Zr will be in Ohms.
 The value of Zr will be very high because the ratio L/C is very large at parallel
resonance.
 The value of circuit current, Ir = V/Zr is very small because the value of Zr is very high.
 The current flowing through the capacitor and the coil is much greater than the line
current because the impedance of each branch is quite lower than that of circuit
impedance Zr.
Since the parallel resonant circuit can draw a very small current and power from the mains,
therefore, it is also called as Rejector Circuit.
BANDWIDTH
The bandwidth (BW) of a resonant circuit is defined as the total number of cycles below and
above the resonant frequency for which the current is equal to or greater than 70.7% of its
resonant value. The two frequencies in the curve that are at 0.707 of the maximum current are
called band, or half-power frequencies. These frequencies are identified on the curve as f1 and
f2, and are often referred to as the critical frequencies, or cutoff frequencies, of a resonant
circuit.

The resonant frequency can be determined from the critical frequencies by the following
equation:

fr= ∗ or, fr =
√

Bandwidth can be expressed mathematically as: BW = f2-f1

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Other formula used to calculate bandwidth is: BW = fr/Q , where the Q factor is a measure of the
quality of a resonance circuit represented by the letter Q.
Q factor is calculated using the formula: Q = XL/R
For example, when we are tuning in to a radio station what we're doing is adjusting the
resonant frequency of a circuit to match the frequency of the carrier signal from the radio
station. At the same time, we're matching the bandwidth to the music and audio that is riding on
the carrier signal from the radio station.
The quality factor relates the maximum or peak energy stored in the circuit (the reactance) to
the energy dissipated (the resistance) during each cycle of oscillation meaning that it is a ratio
of resonant frequency to bandwidth and the higher the circuit Q, the smaller the bandwidth, Q =
/
ƒr /BW = ωrL/R = ωrRC =

THREE PHASE BALANCED CIRCUITS

The system which has three phases, i.e., the current will pass through the three wires, and there
will be one neutral wire for passing the fault current to the earth is known as the three phase
system.
The sum of the line currents in the 3-phase system is equal to zero, and their phases are
differentiated at an angle of 120º.
The three-phase system has several advantages:
a) It requires fewer conductors as compared to the single phase system.
b) It also gives the continuous supply to the load.
c) The three-phase system has higher efficiency and minimum losses.
d) The three phase system induces in the generator which gives the three phase voltage of
equal magnitude and frequency. It provides an uninterruptible power, i.e., if one phase
of the system is disturbed, then the remaining two phases of the system continue
supplies the power.
e) The magnitude of the current in one phase is equal to the sum of the current in the other
two phases of the system.

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Three Phase System

Types of Connections in Three-Phase System

The three-phase systems are connected in two ways, i.e., the star connection and the delta
connection.

Star Connection
The star connection requires four wires in which there are three phase conductors and one
neutral conductor. Such type of connection is mainly used for long distance transmission
because it has a neutral point. The neutral point passes the unbalanced current to the earth and
hence make the system balance.

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In the balanced star system, magnitude of phase voltage in each phase is Vph.
∴ VR = VY = VB = Vph.
line current is same as phase current. The magnitude of this current is same in all three phases
and let it be IL.
∴ IR = IY = IB = IL, Where, IR is line current of R phase, IY is line current of Y phase and IB is line
current of B phase. Again, phase current, Iph of each phase is same as line current IL in star
connected system.
∴ IR = IY = IB = IL = Iph.
Now, let the voltage across R and Y terminal of the star connected circuit is VRY.
The voltage across Y and B terminal of the star connected circuit is VYBBR.
From the diagram, it is found that
VRY = VR + (− VY)
Similarly, VYB = VY + (− V B)
And, VBR = VB + (− VR)
Now, as angle between VR and VY is 120o(electrical), the angle between VR and – VY is 180o – 120o
= 60o(electrical).

VL = |VRY| = + +2 60

= + +2 60

= √3Vph
IMPORTANT POINTS:

VL= √3Vph

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IL = IPhase

Thus, for the star-connected system line voltage = √3 × phase voltage.

Line current = Phase current
As, the angle between voltage and current per phase is φ, the electric power per phase is

VphIphcos Ф = VLILcos Ф/√3

So the total power of three phase system is

3* VLILcos Ф/√3 = √3 VLILcos Ф

Delta Connection
The delta connection has three wires, and there is a no neutral point. The delta connection is
shown in the figure below. The line voltage of the delta connection is equal to the phase voltage.

As in the balanced system the three-phase current I12, I23 and I31 are equal in magnitude but are
displaced from one another by 120° electrical.

I12, I23 and I31 = Iph

If we look at figure A, it is seen that the current is divided at every junction 1, 2 and 3. .
.
Applying Kirchhoff’s Law at junction 1,
The Incoming currents are equal to outgoing currents. I31 = IR + I12

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 The vector I12 is reversed and is added in the vector I31 to get the vector sum of I31 and –
I12 as shown above in the phasor diagram. Therefore,

IR = + +2 60

IL = + +2 60

= √3Iph
IMPORTANT POINTS:

ILine = √3Iph
Vline = Vphase

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 Module - 3 : Transformers

Contents: Magnetic materials, BH characteristics, ideal and practical transformer, equivalent

circuit, losses in transformers, regulation and efficiency. Auto-transformer and three-phase
transformer connections.

Classification of Magnetic Materials:

All materials can be classified in terms of their magnetic behavior falling into one of five
categories depending on their bulk magnetic susceptibility. The two most common types of
magnetism are diamagnetism and paramagnetism, which account for the magnetic properties of
most of the periodic table of elements at room temperature.
Diamagnetism: In a diamagnetic material the atoms have no net magnetic moment when there
is no applied field. Under the influence of an applied field (H) the spinning electrons presses and
this motion, which is a type of electric current, produces a magnetisation (M) in the opposite
direction to that of the applied field. All materials have a diamagnetic effect, however, it is often
the case that the diamagnetic effect is masked by the larger paramagnetic or ferromagnetic
term. The value of susceptibility is independent of temperature.
Paramagnetism: There are several theories of paramagnetism, which are valid for specific
types of material. The Langevin model, which is true for materials with non-interacting localised
electrons, states that eachatom has a magnetic moment which is randomly oriented as a result
of thermal agitation. The application of a magnetic field creates a slight alignment of these
moments and hence a low magnetisation in the same direction as the applied field. As the
temperature increases, then the thermal agitation will increase and it will become harder to
align the atomic magnetic moments and hence the susceptibility will decrease. This behaviour is
known as the Curie law.
Ferromagnetism: Ferromagnetism is only possible when atoms are arranged in a lattice and
the atomic magnetic moments can interact to align parallel to each other. This effect is explained
in classical theory by the presence of a molecular field within the ferromagnetic material, which
was first postulated by Weiss in 1907. This field is sufficient to magnetise the material to
saturation. In quantum mechanics, the Heisenberg model of ferromagnetism describes the
parallel alignment of magnetic moments in terms of an exchange interaction between
neighbouring moments. Weiss postulated the presence of magnetic domains within the
material, which are regions where the atomic magnetic moments are aligned. The movement of
these domains determines how the material responds to a magnetic field and as a consequence
the susceptible is a function of applied magnetic field. Therefore, ferromagnetic materials are
usually compared in terms of saturation magnetisation (magnetisation when all domains are
aligned) rather than susceptibility. In the periodic table of elements only Fe, Co and Ni are
ferromagnetic at and above room temperature. As ferromagnetic materials are heated then the
thermal agitation of the atoms means that the degree of alignment of the atomic magnetic
moments decreases and hence the saturation magnetisation also decreases.
Anti-ferromagnetism: In the periodic table the only element exhibiting antiferromagnetism at
room temperature is chromium. Antiferromagnetic materials are very similar to ferromagnetic
materials but the exchange interaction between neighbouring atoms leads to the anti-parallel

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alignment of the atomic magnetic moments. Therefore, the magnetic field cancels out and the
material appears to behave in the same way as a paramagnetic material. Like ferromagnetic
materials these materials become paramagnetic above a transition temperature, known as the
Néel temperature, TN. (Cr: TN=37ºC).
Ferrimagnetism: Ferrimagnetism is only observed in compounds, which have more complex
crystal structures than pure elements. Within these materials the exchange interactions lead to
parallel alignment of atoms in some of the crystal sites and anti-parallel alignment of others.
The material breaks down into magnetic domains, just like a ferromagnetic material and the
magnetic behaviour is also very similar, although ferrimagnetic materials usually have lower
saturation magnetisations. For example in Barium ferrite (BaO.6Fe2O3).

Magnetic hysteresis:

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1. Once magnetic saturation has been achieved, a decrease in the applied field back to zero
results in a macroscopically permanent or residual magnetization, known as remanance, Mr.
The corresponding induction, Br, is called retentivity or remanent induction of the magnetic
material. This effect of retardation by material is called hysteresis.
2. The magnetic field strength needed to bring the induced magnetization to zero is termed as
coercivity, Hc. This must be applied anti-parallel to the original field.
3. A further increase in the field in the opposite direction results in a maximum induction in the
opposite direction. The field can once again be reversed, and the field-magnetization loop can be
closed, this loop is known as hysteresis loop or B-H plot or M- H plot.

Semi-hard magnets:
•The area within the hysteresis loop represents the energy loss per unit volume of material for
one cycle.
•The coercivity of the material is a micro-structure sensitive property. This dependence is
known as magnetic shape anisotropy.

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•The coercivity of recording materials needs to be smaller than that for others since data
written onto a data storage medium should be erasable. On the other hand, the coercivity values
should be higher since the data need to be retained. Thus such materials are called magnetically
semi-hard.
•Ex.: Hard ferrites based on Ba, CrO2, γ-Fe2O3; alloys based on Co-Pt-Ta-Cr, Fe-Pt and Fe-Pd,
etc.
Soft magnets:
1. Soft magnets are characterized by low coercive forces and high magnetic permeabilities; and
are easily magnetized and de-magnetized.
2. They generally exhibit small hysteresis losses.
3. Application of soft magnets include: cores for electro-magnets, electric motors, transformers,
generators, and other electrical equipment.
4.Ex.: ingot iron, low-carbon steel, Silicon iron, superalloy (80% Ni-5% Mo-Fe), 45 Permalloy
(55%Fe-45%Ni), 2-79 Permalloy (79% Ni-4% Mo-Fe), MnZn ferrite / Ferroxcube A (48%
MnFe2O4-52%ZnFe2O4), NiZn ferrite / Ferroxcube B (36% NiFe2O4-64% ZnFe2O4), etc.
Hard magnets:
1. Hard magnets are characterized by high remanent inductions and high coercivities. •These
are also called permanent magnets or hard magnets.
2. These are found useful in many applications including fractional horse-power motors,
automobiles, audio- and video- recorders, earphones, computer peripherals, and clocks.
3. They generally exhibit large hysteresis losses.
4. Ex.: Co-steel, Tungsten steel, SmCo5, Nd2Fe14B, ferrite Bao.6Fe2O3, Cunife (60% Cu 20% Ni-
20% Fe), Alnico (alloy of Al, Ni, Co and Fe), etc

TRANSFORMER:

Working principle of transformer:

A Transformer is a static electrical device that transfers electrical energy between two or more
circuits through electromagnetic induction. A varying current in one coil of the transformer
produces a varying magnetic field, which in turn induces a varying electromotive force (e.m.f) or
“voltage” in a second coil. Power can be transferred between the two coils through the magnetic
field, without a metallic connection between the two circuits. Faraday’s law of induction
discovered in 1831 described this effect. Transformers are used to increase or decrease the
alternating voltages in electric power applications.
Since the invention of the first constant-potential transformer in 1885, transformers have
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electrical energy. A wide range of transformer design is encountered in electronic and electric
power applications.

E.M.F Equation of Transformer:

Core type single phase transformer

The primary winding draws a current when it is connected to an alternating voltage source this
sinusoidal current produces a sinusoidal flux Φ that can be expressed as:
∅ = ∅ sin (1)
Instantaneous emf induced in the primary windings is:
∅
= − (2)

Similarly, instantaneous emf induced in the secondary windings is:

∅
= − (3)

Put the value of ∅ in equation 1.

= − (∅ sin ) (4)

= − ∅ cos (5)
= − ∅ cos (6)

= ∅ sin( − ) (7)
2

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 = sin( − ) (7)
2
= ∅ =
So its RMS value
∅ ∅ 2
= = = = 4.44 ∅
√2 √2 √2
= 4.44 ∅ (8)
Similarly RMS values of secondary induced emf
= 4.44 ∅ (9)
For ideal transformer :
Induced emf in primary (E1) = Applied Voltage (V1)
Induced emf in secondary (E2) = Terminal Voltage (V2)
From equations (8) & (9)

= = 4.44 ∅ =

Hence emf/turn = constant

Voltage and current transformation ratio:
Again from equations (8) & (9)

= = =

K= Voltage (Current) transformation ratio

For ideal transformer
Input VA = Output VA
=

Hence

= = = =

Ideal transformer and it's characteristics:

An ideal transformer is an imaginary transformer which has
- no copper losses (no winding resistance)
- no iron loss in core
- no leakage flux
In other words, an ideal transformer gives output power exactly equal to the input power. The

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efficiency of an idea transformer is 100%. Actually, it is impossible to have such a
transformer in practice, but ideal transformer model makes problems easier.

Characteristics of ideal transformer:

 Zero winding resistance: It is assumed that, resistance of primary as well as secondary

winding of an ideal transformer is zero. That is, both the coils are purely inductive in
nature.
 Infinite permeability of the core: Higher the permeability, lesser the mmf required for
flux establishment. That means, if permeability is high, less magnetizing current is
required to magnetize the transformer core.
 No leakage flux: Leakage flux is a part of magnetic flux which does not get linked with
secondary winding. In an ideal transformer, it is assumed that entire amount of flux get
linked with secondary winding (that is, no leakage flux).
 100% efficiency: An ideal transformer does not have any losses like hysteresis loss,
eddy current loss etc. So, the output power of an ideal transformer is exactly equal to the
input power. Hence, 100% efficiency.

Fig: Phasor diagram of ideal transformer Without Iron loss



Now, if an alternating voltage V1 is applied to the primary winding of an ideal transformer,

counter emf E1 will be induced in the primary winding. As windings are purely inductive, this
induced emf E1 will be exactly equal to the apply voltage but in 180 degree phase opposition.
Current drawn from the source produces required magnetic flux. Due to primary winding being
purely inductive, this current lags 90° behind induced emf E1. This current is called magnetizing
current of the transformer Iμ. This magnetizing current Iμ produces alternating magnetic flux Φ.
This flux Φ gets linked with the secondary winding and emf E2 gets induced by mutual

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induction. (Read Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction.) This mutually induced emf E2 is in
phase with E2. If closed circuit is provided at secondary winding, E2 causes current I2 to flow in
the circuit.

For an ideal transformer, E1I1 = E2I2

Transformer on load:

MMF induced in primary winding =MMF induced in secondary winding

= =

Note:
1. I1’ and I2 will be in phase opposition
2. Load may be pure resistive, inductive or capacitive resulting in unity, lagging and
leading power factor respectively.
3. So the phasor diagram may be on unity, lagging and leading power factor.

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(a) Phasor diagram at Unity PF (b)Phasor diagram at lagging PF (c)Phasor diagram at leading
PF

Transformer with resistance and leakage reactance:

Magnetic leakage





The flux which is linked with primary as well as secondary windings is known as common flux.

In a transformer it is observed that, all the flux linked with primary winding does not get linked
with secondary winding. A small part of the flux completes its path through air rather than
through the core (as shown in the fig at right), and this small part of flux is called as leakage
flux or magnetic leakage in transformers. This leakage flux does not link with both the
windings, and hence it does not contribute to transfer of energy from primary winding to
secondary winding. But, it produces self induced emf in each winding. Hence, leakage flux
produces an effect equivalent to an inductive coil in series with each winding. And due to this
there will be leakage reactance.

(To minimize this leakage reactance, primary and secondary windings are not placed on
separate legs, refer the diagram of core type and shell type transformer from construction of
transformer.)

Practical Transformer with resistance and leakage reactance

In the following figure, leakage reactance and resitance of the primary winding as well as
secondary winding are taken out, representing a practical transformer.
Let X1 = Leakage reactance of primary winding
X2 = Leakage reactance of secondary winding

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Where, R1 and R2 = resistance of primary and secondary winding respectively.

X1 and X2 = leakage reactance of primary and secondary winding resp.

Z1 and Z2 = Primary impedance and secondary impedance resp.
Z1 = R1 + jX1 ...and Z2 = R2 + jX 2 .
The impedance in each winding lead to some voltage drop in each winding. Considering this
voltage drop the voltage equation of transformer can be given as -
V1 = E1 + I1(R1 + jX 1 ) --------primary side
V2 = E2 - I2(R2 + jX2 ) --------secondary side

where, V1 = supply voltage of primary winding

V2 = terminal voltage of secondary winding
E1 and E2 = induced emf in primary and secondary winding respectively. (EMF equation of
a transformer.)

Equivalent circuit of transformer:

In a practical transformer -
(a) Some leakage flux is present at both primary and secondary sides. This leakage gives rise to
leakage reactances at both sides, which are denoted as X1 and X2 respectively.
(b) Both the primary and secondary winding possesses resistance, denoted as R1 and R2
respectively. These resistances causes voltage drop as, I1R1 and I2R2 and also copper loss I12R1
and I22R2.
(c) Permeability of the core can not be infinite, hence some magnetizing current is needed.
Mutual flux also causes core loss in iron parts of the transformer.
We need to consider all the above things to derive equivalent circuit of a transformer.
Resistances and reactances of transformer, which are described above, can be imagined
separately from the windings (as shown in the figure below). Hence, the function of windings,
thereafter, will only be the transforming the voltage.

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The no load current I0 is divided into, pure inductance X0 (taking magnetizing components Iμ)
and non induction resistance R0 (taking working component Iw) which are connected into
parallel across the primary. The value of E1 can be obtained by subtracting I1Z1 from V1. The
value of R0 and X0 can be calculated as, R0 = E1 / Iw and X0 = E1 / Iμ.
But, using this equivalent circuit does not simplifies the calculations. To make calculations
simpler, it is preferable to transfer current, voltage and impedance either to primary side or to
the secondary side. In that case, we would have to work with only one winding which is more
convenient.
From the voltage transformation ratio, it is clear that,
E1 / E2 = N1 / N2 = K
Now, lets refer the parameters of secondary side to primary.
Z2 can be referred to primary as Z2'
where, Z2' = (N1/N2)2Z2 = K2Z2. ............where K= N1/N2.
that is, R2'+jX2' = K2(R2+jX 2)
equating real and imaginary parts,
R2' = K2R2 and X 2' = K2X2 .
And V2' = KV2

Equivalent circuit of transformer with secondary parameters referred to the primary:

Fig: 

Approximate equivalent circuit of transformer:

If only voltage regulation is to be calculated, then even the whole excitation branch (parallel
combination of R0 and X0) can be neglected. Then the equivalent circuit becomes as shown
in the figure below.

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 Fig: Approximately Equivalent Circuit Referred to primary side after shifting parallel
branch

Fig:



Transformer - Losses and Efficiency:

Losses in transformer:
In any electrical machine, 'loss' can be defined as the difference between input power and
output power. An electrical transformer is a static device, hence mechanical losses (like windage
or friction losses) are absent in it. A transformer only consists of electrical losses (iron losses
and copper losses). Transformer losses are similar to losses in a DC machine, except that
transformers do not have mechanical losses.

(i) Core losses or Iron losses:

Eddy current loss and hysteresis loss depend upon the magnetic properties of the material used
for the construction of core. Hence these losses are also known as core losses or iron losses.

 Hysteresis loss in transformer: Hysteresis loss is due to reversal of magnetization in

the transformer core. This loss depends upon the volume and grade of the iron,
frequency of magnetic reversals and value of flux density. It can be given by, Steinmetz
formula:
Wh= ηBmax1.6fV (watts)

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 where, η = Steinmetz hysteresis constant
V = volume of the core in m3
 Eddy current loss in transformer: In transformer, AC current is supplied to the
primary winding which sets up alternating magnetizing flux. When this flux links with
secondary winding, it produces induced emf in it. But some part of this flux also gets
linked with other conducting parts like steel core or iron body or the transformer, which
will result in induced emf in those parts, causing small circulating current in them. This
current is called as eddy current. Due to these eddy currents, some energy will be
dissipated in the form of heat.

(ii) Copper loss in transformer

Copper loss is due to ohmic resistance of the transformer windings. Copper loss for the primary
winding is I12R1 and for secondary winding is I22R2. Where, I1 and I2 are current in primary and
secondary winding respectively, R1 and R2 are the resistances of primary and secondary
winding respectively. It is clear that Cu loss is proportional to square of the current, and current
depends on the load. Hence copper loss in transformer varies with the load.
Efficiency of Transformer
Just like any other electrical machine, efficiency of a transformer can be defined as the output
power divided by the input power. That is efficiency = output / input .
Transformers are the most highly efficient electrical devices. Most of the transformers have full
load efficiency between 95% to 98.5% . As a transformer being highly efficient, output and input
are having nearly same value, and hence it is impractical to measure the efficiency of
transformer by using output / input. A better method to find efficiency of a transformer is using,
efficiency = (input - losses) / input = 1 - (losses / input).

Condition for maximum efficiency

Let,
Copper loss = I12R1
Iron loss = Wi

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Hence, efficiency of a transformer will be maximum when copper loss and iron losses are
equal.
That is Copper loss = Iron loss.

Voltage Regulation of Transformer:

Voltage regulation is a measure of change in the voltage magnitude between the sending and
receiving end of a component. It is commonly used in power engineering to describe the
percentage voltage difference between no load and full load voltages distribution lines,
transmission lines, and transformers.

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Explanation of Voltage Regulation of Transformer: An electrical power transformer is open
circuited, meaning that the load is not connected to the secondary terminals. In this situation,
the secondary terminal voltage of the transformer will be its secondary induced emf E2.
Whenever a full load is connected to the secondary terminals of the transformer, rated current
I2 flows through the secondary circuit and voltage drop comes into picture. At this situation,
primary winding will also draw equivalent full load current from source. The voltage drop in the
secondary is I2Z2 where Z2 is the secondary impedance of transformer. Now if at this loading
condition, any one measures the voltage between secondary terminals, he or she will get voltage
V2 across load terminals which is obviously less than no load secondary voltage E2 and this is
because of I2Z2 voltage drop in the transformer.

Expression of Voltage Regulation of Transformer

The equation for the voltage regulation of transformer, represented in percentage, is

Voltage Regulation of Transformer for Lagging Power Factor

Voltage Regulation of Transformer for Leading Power Factor

Zero Voltage Regulation of A Transformer

‘Zero voltage regulation’ indicates that there is no difference between its ‘no-load voltage’ and
its ‘full-load voltage’. This means that in the voltage regulation equation above, voltage
regulation is equal to zero. This is not practical – and is only theoretically possible in the case for
an ideal transformer.

Auto transformer:
An auto transformer is an electrical transformer having only one winding. The winding has at
least three terminals which is explained in the construction details below.

Some of the advantages of auto-transformer are that,

 they are smaller in size,

 cheap in cost,
 low leakage reactance,

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  increased kVA rating,
 low exciting current etc.

An example of application of auto transformer is, using an US electrical equipment rated for
115 V supply (they use 115 V as standard) with higher Indian voltages. Another example could
be in starting method of three phase induction motors.

Construction of auto transformer

An auto transformer consists of a single copper wire, which is common in both primary as well
as secondary circuit. The copper wire is wound a laminated silicon steel core, with at least three
tappings taken out. Secondary and primary circuit share the same neutral point of the winding.
The construction is well explained in the diagram. Variable turns ratio at secondary can be
obtained by the tappings of the winding (as shown in the figure), or by providing a smooth
sliding brush over the winding. Primary terminals are fixed. Thus, in an auto transformer, you
may say, primary and secondary windings are connected magnetically as well as electrically.

Working of auto transformer:

As I have described just above, an auto transformer has only one winding which is shared by
both primary and secondary circuit, where number of turns shared by secondary are variable.
EMF induced in the winding is proportional to the number of turns. Therefore, the secondary
voltage can be varied by just varying secondary number of turns.
As winding is common in both circuits, most of the energy is transferred by means of electrical
conduction and a small part is transferred through induction.

The considerable disadvantages of an auto transformer are,

 any undesirable condition at primary will affect the equipment at secondary (as
windings are not electrically isolated),

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  due to low impedance of auto transformer, secondary short circuit currents are very
high,
 harmonics generated in the connected equipment will be passed to the supply.

Three Phase Transformer Connections:

Three phase transformer connections In three phase system, the three phases can be connected
in either star or delta configuration. In case you are not familiar with those configurations, study
the following image which explains star and delta configuration. In any of these configurations,
there will be a phase difference of 120° between any two phases.

Three phase transformer connections

Windings of a three phase transformer can be connected in various configurations as (i) star-
star, (ii) delta-delta, (iii) star-delta, (iv)delta-star, These configurations are explained below.

Star-star (Y-Y)

 Star-star connection is generally used for small, high-voltage transformers. Because of

star connection, number of required turns/phase is reduced (as phase voltage in star

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 connection is 1/√3 times of line voltage only). Thus, the amount of insulation required is
also reduced.
 The ratio of line voltages on the primary side and the secondary side is equal to the
transformation ratio of the transformers.
 Line voltages on both sides are in phase with each other.
 This connection can be used only if the connected load is balanced.

Delta-delta (Δ-Δ)

 This connection is generally used for large, low-voltage transformers. Number of

required phase/turns is relatively greater than that for star-star connection.
 The ratio of line voltages on the primary and the secondary side is equal to the
transformation ratio of the transformers.
 This connection can be used even for unbalanced loading.
 Another advantage of this type of connection is that even if one transformer is disabled,
system can continue to operate in open delta connection but with reduced available
capacity.

Star-delta OR wye-delta (Y-Δ)

 The primary winding is star star (Y) connected with grounded neutral and the
secondary winding is delta connected.
 This connection is mainly used in step down transformer at the substation end of the
transmission line.
 The ratio of secondary to primary line voltage is 1/√3 times the transformation ratio.
 There is 30° shift between the primary and secondary line voltages.

Delta-star OR delta-wye (Δ-Y)

 The primary winding is connected in delta and the secondary winding is connected in
star with neutral grounded. Thus it can be used to provide 3-phase 4-wire service.
 This type of connection is mainly used in step-up transformer at the beginning of
transmission line.
 The ratio of secodary to primary line voltage is √3 times the transformation ratio.
 There is 30° shift between the primary and secondary line voltages.

Above transformer connection configurations are shown in the following figure.

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 MODULE 4: Electrical Machines

Contents: DC machines: Principle & Construction, Types, EMF equation of generator and torque
equation of motor, applications of DC motors (simple numerical problems) Three Phase
Induction Motor: Principle & Construction, Types, Slip-torque characteristics, Applications
(Numerical problems related to slip only) Single Phase Induction motor: Principle of operation
and introduction to methods of starting, applications. Three Phase Synchronous Machines:
Principle of operation of alternator and synchronous motor and their applications.

Construction of DC Machine:-
DC Generator:- Electrical machine which converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.
DC Motor: - Electrical machine which converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.
A DC machine consists of two basic parts; stator and rotor. Basic constructional parts of a DC
machine are described below.
Stator is the stationary part of the machine and rotor is the rotator part of the machine

Yoke or Magnetic frame: The outer frame of a dc machine is called as yoke. It is made up of
cast iron or steel. Yoke serve two purposes, firstly it provides mechanical protection to the outer
parts of the machine secondly it provides low reluctance path for the magnetic flux.

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Poles and pole shoes: The pole and pole shoe are fixed on the yoke by bolts.. They carry field
winding and pole shoes are fastened to them. Pole shoes serve two purposes; (i) they support
field coils and (ii) spread out the flux in air gap uniformly.

Field winding: They are usually made of copper. Field coils are former wound and placed on
each pole and are connected in series. They are wound in such a way that, when energized, they
form alternate North and South poles.

Armature core: Armature core is the rotor of a dc machine. It is cylindrical in shape with slots
to carry armature winding. The armature is built up of thin laminated circular steel disks for
reducing eddy current losses. It may be provided with air ducts for the axial air flow for cooling
purposes. Armature is keyed to the shaft.
Armature winding: It is usually a former wound copper coil which rests in armature slots. The
armature conductors are insulated from each other and also from the armature core. Armature
winding can be wound by one of the two methods; lap winding or wave winding. Double layer
lap or wave windings are generally used.
Commutator : Physical connection to the armature winding is made through a commutator-
brush arrangement. The function of a commutator, in a dc machine

1. It provides link between rotating armature conductor and stationary electrical circuit by
brushes.
2. It converts alternating current produced in armature conductors to a unidirectional
current in the external load circuit.

A commutator consists of a set of copper segments which are insulated from each other. The
number of segments is equal to the number of armature coils. Each segment is connected to an
armature coil and the commutator is keyed to the shaft.

Brushes:- Brushes are usually made from carbon or graphite. They rest on commutator
segments and slide on the segments when the commutator rotates keeping the physical contact
to collect or supply the current.

EMF EQUATION OF D.C. MACHINE :-

Let

 = flux per pole

P = Total no. of poles

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 Z = Total number of active conductors on the armature

A = No. of parallel paths in the armature winding

For Lap Winding:-- A = P, Wave Winding: -- A = 2

N = speed of rotation of the armature in rpm(revolution per minute)

ωm = speed in radians per second

When the rotor rotates in the field a voltage is developed in the armature.

The flux cut by one conductor in one rotation = P

Time taken to complete one revolution =

∅
According to faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction, emf induced is given by: - E =

∅
Hence emf induced by one conductor is given by:-E =

Total Z no. of conductor connected in series with A parallel path =

∅
Total emf induced is given by :-E =

E α ϕN E=kϕN Here k=

Torque equation of dc machine:-

Electrical input= Mechanical output

E.Ia =ω.T

Here E=Input voltage, Ia =Armature current,

ω=Angular velocity(ω=2πn/60), T=Torque

T=E.Ia/ω -----(1)

Because E=PϕZn/60.a and ω=2πn/60

Put the value of E and ω in equation (1),We get

. ∅
.
T= =
.

Here K=

T α ϕIa

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Classification of DC generator:-

DC generators are classified based on their method of excitation. So on this basis there are two
types of DC generators:-

1. Separately excited DC generator

2. Self-excited DC generator

Self-excited DC generator can again be classified as

1) DC Series generator 2) DC Shunt generator 3) DC Compound generator.

1) Separately excited DC generator: - Dc generator has a field magnet winding which is

excited using a separate voltage source (like battery). You can see the representation in the
below image. The output voltage depends on the speed of rotation of armature and field
current. The higher the speed of rotation and current – the higher the output e.m.f.

2. Self Excited DC Generator

These are generators in which the field winding is excited by the output of the generator itself.
As described before – there are three types of self-excited dc generators – they are

1) Series 2) Shunt 3) Compound.

1. Series DC Generator:-A series DC generator is shown below in fig (a) – in which the
armature winding is connected in series with the field winding so that the field current
flows through the load as well as the field winding. The field winding is a low resistance,
thick wire of few turns. Series generators are also rarely used.

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 Here Ia = Ise = IL

The output voltage is given by:-V=Eg –Ia.Ra - Ia.Rse

V = Eg –Ia.(R a +Rse)

2. Shunt DC Generator:- A shunt DC generator is shown in figure (b), in which the field
winding is wired parallel to armature winding so that the voltage across both are same. The
field winding has high resistance and more number of turns so that only a part of armature
current passes through field winding and the rest passes through load. It is also called as
constant flux machine. Here Ia = Ish+ IL

The output voltage is given by:- V=Eg –Ia.Ra OR V=Ish.Rsh

3. Compound Generator A compound generator is shown in figure below. It has two field
findings namely Rsh and Rse. They are basically shunt winding (Rsh) and series winding (Rse).
Compound generator is of two types – 1) Short shunt and 2) Long shunt

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a) Short shunt:- Here the shunt field winding is wired parallel to armature and series field
winding is connected in series to the load. It is shown in fig (a).

b) Long shunt:- Here the shunt field winding is parallel to both armature and series field
winding (Rse is wired in series to the armature). It is shown in figure (b)

So you have got a basic idea about the types of DC generators! Now you may know that these
generators are used only for special industrial purposes where there is huge demand for DC
production. Otherwise, electrical energy is produced by AC generators and is transmitted from
one place to other as AC itself. When a DC power is required, we usually convert AC to DC using
rectifiers.

Application:- Shunt Generators:

 in electro plating ,for battery recharging , as exciters for AC generators.

Series Generators :

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  As boosters , As lighting arc lamps

Shunt Motor:

 Blowers and fans, Centrifugal and reciprocating pumps, Lathe machines, Milling
machines ,Drilling machines

Series Motor:

 Cranes, Hoists , Conveyors, Trolleys, Electric locomotives

Cumulative compound Motor:

 Rolling mills, Punches, Shears, Heavy planers, Elevators

Three Phase Induction Motor

Three-phase induction motors are the most common machines used in industry.

 simple design, rugged, low-price, easy maintenance.

 wide range of power ratings: fractional horsepower to 10 MW
 run essentially as constant speed from zero to full load.
 not easy to have variable speed control

 An induction motor has two main parts

1. STATOR: a stationary part of the motor is known as stator.

 It consist of a steel frame that supports a hollow, cylindrical core.

 The core, constructed from stacked laminations, having a number of slots,
providing the space for the stator winding.

2. ROTOR: a revolving part of the motor is termed as rotor. It is composed of punched

laminations, stacked to create a series of rotor slots, providing space for the rotor winding.
there are two types of rotor windings used:

a. Wound rotor: conventional 3-phase windings made of insulated wire, similar to

the winding on the stator
b. Squirrel cage rotor: An aluminum bus bars shorted together at the ends by two
aluminum rings, forming a squirrel-cage shaped circuit.

 Two basic design types depending on the rotor design

• squirrel-cage
• wound-rotor

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Principle of operation:-

When three phase ac supply is connected to 3 phase stator winding. A rotating magnetic
field is produced in the air gap, rotating with a speed Ns= 120f/P. Where f is the supply
frequency and P is the no. of poles and Ns is called the synchronous speed in rpm. This
rotating magnetic field cuts the stationary rotor conductor and produces an induced
voltage in the rotor windings

Due to the fact that the rotor windings are short circuited, so induced current flows in
the rotor winding. According to Lenz's law this current tries to oppose the cause due to
which it is produced, since the cause is relative motion between rotating magnetic field
and stationary rotor conductor. So rotor starts rotating in same direction in which
magnetic field rotate. The torque is produced as a result of the interaction of those two
magnetic fields

ind  kBR  Bs
Where ind is the induced torque and BR and BS are the magnetic flux densities of
the rotor and the stator respectively.

Q.Can the Induction motor runs at the synchronous speed, why?

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 No, Induction motor does not run at synchronous speed. If rotor runs at the synchronous
speed, which is the same speed of the rotating magnetic field, then the rotor will appear
stationary to the rotating magnetic field and the rotating magnetic field will not cut the
rotor. So, no induced current will flow in the rotor and no rotor magnetic flux will be
produced so no torque is generated and the rotor speed will fall below the synchronous
speed. When the speed falls, the rotating magnetic field will cut the rotor windings and a
torque is produced.

Slip:-

 The Induction motor will always run at a speed lower than the synchronous speed
 The difference between the motor speed and the synchronous speed is called the Slip. It
is always expressed in percentage.

S = Ns – Nr

S = (Ns – Nr)/ Ns ; Where Ns = 120f/P

Where S = slip

Ns = Synchronous speed or speed of the magnetic field

Nr = speed of the motor.

The rotor current frequency or rotor frequency (fr) is given by

Fr = s.f Hz

Notice that: if the rotor runs at synchronous speed s = 0 if the rotor is stationary s = 1

Note: the slip is a ratio and doesn’t have units

Torque-slip characterstics:-

The torque slip curve for an induction motor gives us the information about the variation of
torque with the slip.

Nr = Ns(1- s)

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At starting, Nr =0 & s=1. the starting torque will act on motor.
When Nr = Ns & s=0, Torque act on motor will be zero.
Torque-slip characteristic curve can be divided into three regions
 Low slip region (T α s)
 Medium slip region
 High slip region (T α 1/s)
The maximum torque is independent of the rotor resistance.
 The motor will produce maximum torque, when slip s = R2/X 20.

 Motoring Mode
In this mode of operation, the motor always rotates below the synchronous speed. The
slip varies from zero to one. It is zero at no load and one at standstill. From the curve it
is seen that the torque is directly proportional to the slip i.e. more is the slip, more will
be the torque produced and vice-versa.

 Generating Mode
In this mode of operation induction motor runs above the synchronous speed. The
torque and slip both are negative so the motor receives mechanical energy and delivers
electrical energy.

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 Single Phase Induction Motor
Principle:-

When we apply a single phase AC supply to the stator winding of single phase induction motor,
the alternating current starts flowing through the stator or main winding. This alternating
current produces an alternating flux called main flux. This main flux also links with the rotor
conductors and hence cut the rotor conductors.
According to the Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction, emf gets induced in the rotor. As
the rotor circuit is closed one so, the current starts flowing in the rotor. This current is called the
rotor current. This rotor current produces its flux called rotor flux. Since this flux is produced
due to the transformer action in opposite direction as of stator flux. Thus stator flux (Φs) always
opposes rotor flux (Φr) in the same axis.
The torque angle between stator flux (Φs) and rotor flux (Φr) is 1800 , hence no starting torque
is developed.

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 T=Φs. Φr.sin (1800)
Thus Single Phase Induction Motor is not Self Starting.

Double revolving field theory:-

According to double field revolving theory, we can resolve any alternating quantity into two
components. Each component has a magnitude equal to the half of the maximum magnitude of
the alternating quantity, and both these components rotate in the opposite direction to each
other. For example – a flux, φ can be resolved into two components

Each of these components rotates in the opposite direction i.e. if one Φm /2 is rotating in a
clockwise direction then the other Φm / 2 rotates in an anticlockwise direction.
When we apply a single phase AC supply to the stator winding of single phase induction motor,
it produces its flux of magnitude, Φm. According to the double field revolving theory, this
alternating flux, Φm is divided into two components of magnitude Φm /2. Each of these
components will rotate in the opposite direction, with the synchronous speed, Ns.
Let us call these two components of flux as forwarding component of flux, Φf and the backward
component of flux, Φb. The resultant of these two components of flux at any instant of time gives
the value of instantaneous stator flux at that particular instant.

Now at starting condition, both the forward and backward components of flux are exactly
opposite to each other. Also, both of these components of flux are equal in magnitude. So, they
cancel each other and hence the net torque experienced by the rotor at the starting condition is
zero. So, the single phase induction motors are not self-starting motors.

Methods for Making Single Phase Induction as Self Starting Motor

From the above topic, we can easily conclude that the single-phase induction motors are not
self-starting because the produced stator flux is alternating in nature and at the starting, the two
components of this flux cancel each other and hence there is no net torque. The solution to this
problem is that if we make the stator flux rotating type, rather than alternating type, which
rotates in one particular direction only. Then the induction motor will become self-starting.

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Now for producing this rotating magnetic field, we require two alternating flux, having some
phase difference angle between them. When these two fluxes interact with each other, they will
produce a resultant flux. This resultant flux is rotating in nature and rotates in space in one
particular direction only.

Once the motor starts running, we can remove the additional flux. The motor will continue to
run under the influence of the main flux only. Depending upon the methods for making
asynchronous motor as Self Starting Motor, there are mainly four types of single phase
induction motor namely,
1. Split phase induction motor,
2. Capacitor start inductor motor,
3. Capacitor start capacitor run induction motor,
4. Shaded pole induction motor.
5. Permanent split capacitor motor or single value capacitor motor.

Starting methods of single phase induction motor:-

The single-phase induction motor is started by using some methods. Mechanical methods are
not very practical methods that are why the motor is started temporarily by converting it into a
two-phase motor. Single-phase induction motors are classified according to the auxiliary means
used to start the motor. They are classified as follows:

1. Split-phase motor

2. Capacitor-start motor

3. Capacitor-start capacitor-run motor

4. Permanent-split capacitor (PSC) motor

5. Shaded-pole motor

1. Split-phase induction motor:

The split-phase induction motor is also known as a resistance-start motor. It consists of a

single-cage rotor, and its stator has two windings, the main winding and a starting (also known
as an auxiliary) winding. Both the windings are displaced by 90° in space like the windings in a
two-phase induction motor. The main winding of the induction motor has very low resistance
and high inductive reactance. Thus the current IM in the main winding lags behind the supply
voltage V by nearly 900.

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Figure: Split-phase induction motor (a) Circuit diagram (b) Phasor diagram

The starting winding has highly resistive and low inductive reactance. Thus IA nearly in phase
with supply voltage. Thus there is time difference between the currents in the two windings.
This phase difference is enough for producing rotating magnetic field. As motor reaches 70-80
per cent of synchronous speed, starting winding disconnects from main winding using
centrifugal switch.

Applications:

Split-phase motors are most suitable for easily started loads where the frequency of starting is
limited, and these are very cheap.

1. These motors are used in washing machines.

2. These are used in Air conditioning fans.

3. Used in food mixers, grinders, floor polishers, blowers, centrifugal pumps,

4. These are used in small drills, lathes, office machinery, etc.

5. Sometimes they are also used for drives requiring more than 1kW.

Capacitor motors:

Capacitor motors are the motors that have a capacitor in the auxiliary winding circuit to
produce a greater phase difference between the current in the main and auxiliary windings.
There are three types of capacitor motors.

2. Capacitor-start motor:

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In this motor capacitor is connected in series with starting winding. The capacitor-start motor
develops a much higher starting torque, i.e. 3.0 to 4.5 times the full-load torque. To obtain a high
starting torque, the value of the starting capacitor must be large, and the resistance of starting
winding must be low. Because of the high VAr rating of the capacitor required, electrolytic
capacitors of the order of 250 µF are used. The capacitor Cs is short-time rated. As motor
reaches 70-80 % of rated speed , starting winding with capacitor automatically disconnected.
These motors are more costly than split-phase motors because of the additional cost of the
capacitor.

Figure: Capacitor start motor (a) circuit diagram (b) Phasor diagram

Applications:

1. These motors are used for heavy loads where frequent start required.

2. These motors are used for pumps and compressors, so these are used as a compressor
in the refrigerator and air conditioner.

3. They are also used for conveyors and some machine tools.

3. Capacitor Start Capacitor Run Motor:-

This motor has a cage rotor, and its stator has two windings namely the main winding and the
auxiliary winding. The two windings are displaced 90 in space. The motor use two capacitors Cs
and CR. Capacitor CS is called starting capacitor and it is high value capacitor. It disconnects after
reaching rated speed.CR is called running capacitor of low value and connected throughout the
operation. In the initial stage, the two capacitors are connected in parallel.

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Applications:

1. Two value capacitor motors are used for loads of higher inertia that requires frequent
start.

2. These are used in pumping equipment.

3. These are used in refrigeration, air compressors, etc.

4. Permanent-split Capacitor (PSC) motor:

These motors have a cage rotor, and its rotor consists of two windings namely, the main
winding and the auxiliary winding. The single-phase induction motor has only one capacitor C
which is connected in series with the starting winding. The capacitor C is permanently
connected in series with the starting winding. The capacitor C is permanently connected in the
circuit at starting and running conditions.

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Advantages: A single-value capacitor motor has the following advantages:

1. In this type of motor, no centrifugal switch is required.

2. This motor has higher efficiency.

3. It has higher power-factor because of a permanently-connected capacitor.

4. It has higher pull-out torque.

Limitations of permanent-split capacitor motor:

1. Electrolytic capacitors cannot be used for continuous running. Therefore, paper-spaced

oil-filled type capacitors are to be used. Paper capacitors of the same rating are larger in
size and more costly.

2. A single-value capacitor has a low starting torque usually less than full-load torque.

Applications:

1. These motors are used for fans and blowers in heaters.

2. It is used in air conditioners.

3. It is used to drive refrigerator compressors.

4. It is also used to operate office machinery.

5. Shaded pole motor:

A shaded-pole motor is a simple type of self-starting single-phase induction motor. It consists of

a stator and a cage-type rotor. The stator is made up of salient poles. Each pole is slotted on the
side, and a copper ring is fitted on the smaller part. This part is called the shaded pole. The ring
is usually a single-turn coil and is known as shading coil.

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 Figure: Shaded-pole motor with two stator poles.

Applications:

1. Shaded-pole motors are used to drive devices which require low starting torque.

2. These motors are very suitable for small devices like relays, fans of all kinds, etc.
because of their low initial cost and easy starting.

3. The most common application of these motors is in table fans, exhaust fans, hair dryers,
fans for refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment, electronic equipment, cooling
fans, etc.

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 Synchronous machine

Synchronous motor is doubly excited machine. The stator winding is excited with 3 phase A.C
supply and rotor winding with D.C supply respectively. When a three-phase supply is given to
the stator of a three-phase wound synchronous motor, a rotating field is set up in the air gap
which rotates at synchronous speed (Ns = 120f/p). This is represented by the imaginary stator
poles.
The synchronous motor works on the principle of magnetic locking. The operating principle can
be explained with the help of a 2-Pole synchronous machine with the following steps.

Let us consider a two-pole synchronous motor as shown in Figure. The three-phase supply is
provided to the stator which induces two poles i.e North pole and the South pole on Stator. Since
the supply in the stator is alternating in nature, therefore, its polarity changes in every half
cycle, thus the poles of stator also changes after every half cycle.

The synchronous motor rotor is energized by the DC current. The field current (D.C Current) of
the motor produces a steady-state magnetic field. Since the polarity of D.C current is fixed
therefore the poles of rotor don’t vary.

Therefore, there are two magnetic fields present in the machine. Stator poles changes in every
half-cycle whereas rotor poles remain the same.
Step 1. When a three-phase supply is given to the stator winding, a rotating magnetic field is
produced in the stator.

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Step 2.
 Due to the Rotating Magnetic field, let the stator poles i.e North poles (Ns) and South
Poles (Ss) rotate with synchronous speed.
 At a particular time stator pole, Ns coincides with the rotor poles Nr and SS coincides
with Sr i.e like poles of the stator and rotor coincide with each other.
 As we know, like poles experience a repulsive force. So rotor poles experience a
repulsive force Fr. Let us assume that the rotor tends to rotate in the anti-clockwise
direction as shown in Fig. (i).

Step-3.
 After half cycle, the polarity of the stator pole is reversed, whereas the rotor poles
cannot change their polarity as shown in Fig. (ii).
 Now unlike poles of rotor and Stator coincide with each other and rotor experiences the
attractive force fa and the rotor tends to rotate in the clockwise direction.
 In brief, we can say, with the rotation of stator poles the rotor tends to drive in the
clockwise and anti-clockwise direction in every half cycle.
 Hence, to and fro motion is excited on the rotor and as a result, the rotor does not rotate.
As a result, the average torque on the rotor is zero. Hence the 3-phase synchronous
motor is not a self-starting motor.
Application:-
1. For constant speed application.
2. For improving power factor of substation.

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MODULE 5: Electrical Installations

Contents: Components of LT Switchgear: Switch Fuse Unit (SFU), MCB, ELCB, MCCB, Types of
Wires and Cables, Importance of earthing. Types of Batteries, Important characteristics for
Batteries. Elementary calculations for energy consumption and savings, battery backup.

Components of LT Switchgear: Switch Fuse Unit (SFU), MCB, ELCB, MCCB:

Switchgear: The apparatus used for switching, controlling and protecting the electrical circuits
and equipment is known as switchgear.
The term ‘switchgear’ is a generic term encompassing a wide range of products like circuit
breakers, switches, switch fuse units, off-load isolators, HRC fuses, contactors, earth leakage
circuit breaker, etc...
Classification of Switchgear:
Switchgear can be classified on the basis of voltage level into the following:
1. Low voltage (LV) Switchgear: upto 1KV
2. Medium voltage (MV) Switchgear: 3 KV to 33 KV
3. High voltage (HV) Switchgear: Above 33 KV
Components of LT Switchgear:
The term LT Switchgear includes low voltage Circuit Breakers, Switches, off load electrical
isolators, HRC fuses, Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker, Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCB) and
Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB) etc i.e. all the accessories required to protect the LV
system.
The most common use of LV switchgear is in LV distribution board.
FUSE:
Fuse is perhaps the simplest and cheapest device used for interrupting an electrical circuit
under short circuit, or excessive overload, current magnitudes. The action of a fuse is based
upon the heating effect of the electric circuit. The fuse has inverse time-current characteristics
as shown in the next slide. The part which actually melts and opens the circuit is known as the
fuse element.

Time-Current Characteristics

Fuses have following advantages and disadvantages:

Advantages:

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 1. It is cheapest form of protection available.
2. It needs no maintenance.
3. Its operation is inherently completely automatic unlike a circuit breaker which requires
an elaborate equipment for automatic action.
4. It interrupts enormous short circuit currents without noise, flame, gas or smoke.
Disadvantages:
1. Considerable time is lost in rewiring or replacing a fuse after operation.
2. On heavy short circuits, discrimination between fuses in series cannot be obtained
unless there is considerable differences in the relative sizes of the fuse concerned.
3. The current-time characteristics of a fuse cannot always be correlated with that of the
protected device.
FUSE: Fuse is provided only in phase or live pole, never on neutral pole.

FUSE UNITS: The various types of fuse units, most commonly available are:
1. Round type fuse unit.
2. Kit-kat type fuse unit.
3. Cartridge type fuse unit.
4. HRC (High Rupturing Capacity) fuse units and
5. Semiconductor fuse units.
1. Round type fuse unit: This type of fuse unit consists of a porcelain or bakelite box and two
separated wire terminals for holding the fuse wire between them. This type of fuse is not
common use on account of its following disadvantages:
 One of the terminals remain always energized and, therefore, for replacement of fuse
either the worker will have to touch the live mains or open the main switch.
 Appreciable arching takes place at the instant of blowing off fuse and thus damage the
terminals. After two or three arcing the fuse unit becomes unusable.
2. Rewirable or Kit-kat Type Fuses: The most commonly used fuse in “house wiring’ and
small current circuits is the semi-enclosed or rewirable fuse (also sometimes known as kit-
kat type fuse). It consists of a porcelain base carrying the fixed contacts to which the
incoming and outgoing live or phase wires are connected and a porcelain fuse carrier
holding the fuse element, consisting of one or more strands of fuse wire, stretched between
its terminals.

The fuse wire may be of lead, tinned copper, aluminium or an alloy of tin-lead. The actual
fusing current will be about twice the rated current.

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 The specifications for rewirable fuses are covered by IS: 2086-1963. Standard ratings are 6,
16, 32, 63 and 100A. A fuse wire of any rating not exceeding the rating of the fuse may be
used in it i.e. a 80A fuse wire can be used in a 100A fuse, but not in the 63A fuse.
Disadvantages of Rewirable or Kit-kat Type Fuses:
• Unreliable operation.
• Lack of discrimination.
• Small time lag.
• Low rupturing capacity.
• No current limiting feature.
• Slow speed of operation.
3. Cartridge Type Fuses: This is a totally enclosed type fuse unit. It essentially consists of an
insulating container of bulb or tube shape and sealed at its ends with metallic cap known as
cartridge enclosing the fuse element and filled with powder or granular material known as
filler.
There are various types of materials used as filler like sand, calcium carbonate, quartz etc.
This type of fuse is available upto 660V and the current rating upto 800 A.

4. High Rupturing Capacity (HRC) Fuses: With a very heavy generating capacities of the
modern power stations, extremely heavy currents would flow into the fault and fuse
clearing the fault would be required to withstand extremely high stresses in this process.
HRC fuses developed and designed after intensive research for use in medium and high
voltage installations. Their rupturing capacity is as high as 500MVA up to 66 KV and above.
There are basically two types of HRC fuses are used.
1. Cartridge Type HRC Fuse.
2. Tetra Chloride Type HRC Fuse.

5. Semiconductor Fuses: These are very fast acting fuses for protection of thyristor and other
electronic circuits.
Switch Fuse Unit (SFU):
Switch fuse is a combined unit and is known as an iron clad switch, being made of iron. It may
be double pole for controlling single phase two-wire circuits or triple pole for controlling three-
phase, 3-wire circuits or triple pole with neutral link for controlling 3-phase, 4-wire circuits. The
respective switches are known as double pole iron clad (DPIC), triple pole iron clad (TPIC), and
triple pole with neutral link iron clad (TPNIC) switches.
1. For Two-wire DC Circuits or Single Phase AC Circuits: 240V, 16A, DPIC switch fuse

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2. For Three-Wire DC Circuits: 500V, 32A (63/100/150 or higher amperes), IS approved TPIC
switch fuse.
3. For Three-Phase Balanced Load Circuits: 415V, 32A (63/100/150 or higher amperes), IS
approved TPIC switch fuse.

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Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB):
A device which provides definite protection to the wiring installations and sophisticated
equipment against over-currents and short-circuit faults. Thermal operation (overload
protection) is achieved with a bimetallic strip, which deflects when heated by any over-currents
flowing through it. In doing so, releases the latch mechanism and causes the contacts to open.
Inverse-time current characteristics result. i.e. greater the overload or excessive current,
shorter the time required to operate the MCB. On occurrence of short circuit, the rising current
energizes the solenoid, operating the plunger to strike the trip lever causing immediate release
of the latch mechanism. Rapidity of the magnetic solenoid operation causes instantaneous
opening of contacts.
MCBs are available with different current ratings of 0.5, 1.2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.5, 10, 16, 20, 25, 32,
35, 40, 63, 100, 125, 160 A and voltage rating of 240/415 V AC and up to 220 V DC. Operating
time is very short (less than 5 ms).
They are suitable for the protection of important and sophisticated equipment, such as air-
conditioners, refrigerators, computers etc.

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Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB):
It is a device that provides protection against earth leakage. These are of two types.
1. Current operated earth leakage circuit breaker:
2. Voltage operated earth leakage circuit breaker.

1. Current operated earth leakage circuit breaker: It is used when the product of the
operating current in amperes and the earth-loop impedance in ohms does not exceed 40. such
circuit breakers is used where consumer’s earthing terminal is connected to a suitable earth
electrode. A current-operated earth leakage circuit breaker is applied to a 3-phase, 3-wire
circuit.
In normal condition when there is no earth leakage, the algebraic sum of the currents in the
three coils of the current transformers is zero, and no current flows through the trip coil. In case
of any earth leakage, the currents are unbalanced and the trip coil is energized and thus the
circuit breaker is tripped.

2. Voltage operated earth leakage circuit breaker: It is suitable for use when the earth–loop
impedance exceeds the values applicable to fuses or excess-current circuit breaker or to current
operated earth leakage circuit breaker. When the voltage between the earth continuity
conductor (ECC) and earth electrode rises to sufficient value, the trip coil will carry the required
current to trip the circuit breaker. With such a circuit breaker the earthing lead between the trip
coil and the earth electrode must be insulated; in addition, the earth electrode must be placed
outside the resistance area of any other parallel earths which may exist.

In both the above types of ELCB the tripping operation may be tested by means of a finger-
operated test button which passes a predetermined current from the line wire through a high
resistance to trip the coil and thus to earth. This test operation should be performed regularly.

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 Fig: Current Operated ELCB Fig: Voltage Operated ELCB

Molded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB) :

It is a type of electrical protection device that can be used for a wide range of voltages, and
frequencies of both 50 Hz and 60 Hz, the main distinctions between molded case and miniature
circuit breaker are that MCCB can have current rating up to 2500 amperes, and its trip setting
are normally adjustable. MCCBs are much larger than MCBs. An MCCB has three main functions:
• Protection against overload.
• Protection against electrical faults.
• Switching a circuit ON and OFF. This is a less common function of circuit breakers, but
they can be used for that purpose if there is not an adequate manual switch.
The wide range of current ratings available from molded-case circuit breakers allows them to be
used in a wide variety of applications. MCCBs are available with current ratings that range from
low values such as 15 amperes, to industrial ratings such as 2500 amperes. This allows them to
be used in both low power and high power applications.
Operating Mechanism: At its core, the protection mechanism employed by MCCBs is based on
the same physical principles used by all types of thermal-magnetic circuit breakers.

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 • Overload protection is accomplished by means of a thermal mechanism. MCCBs have a
bimetallic contact what expands and contracts in response to changes in temperature.
Under normal operating conditions, the contact allows electric current through the
MCCB. However, as soon as the current exceeds the adjusted trip value, the contact will
start to heat and expand until the circuit is interrupted.
• The thermal protection against overload is designed with a time delay to allow short
duration overcurrent, which is a normal part of operation for many devices. However
any over current conditions, that lasts more than what is normally expected represent
an overload, and the MCCB is tripped to protect the equipment and personnel. On the
other hand, fault protection is accomplished with electromagnetic induction, and the
response is instant. Fault currents should be interrupted immediately, no matter if their
duration is short or long. Whenever a fault occurs, the extremely high current induces a
magnetic field in a solenoid coil located inside the breaker-this magnetic induction trips
a contact and current is interrupted. As a complement to the magnetic protection
mechanism, MCCBs have internal arc dissipation measures to facilitate interruption.

Types of Wires and Cables:

For internal wiring of any building, wires and cables may be categorized into following groups:

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 1. Conductor Used: According to conductor material used in the cables, these may be
divided into two classes known as copper conductor cables and aluminium conductor
cables.
2. Number of Cores Used: It may be divided into different classes known as: single core
cables, twin core cables, three core cables, two core with ECC (Earth Continuity
Conductor) cables etc.
3. Voltage Grading: According to voltage grading the cables may be divided into two
classes (i) 250/440 Volt cables and (ii) 650/1100 volt cables
4. Types of Insulation Used: According to type of insulation the cables are of following
types:
• Vulcanized Indian Rubber (VIR) insulated cables
• Tough Rubber Sheathed (TRS) or Cab Tyre Sheathed (CTS) cables.
• Lead Sheathed Cables.
• Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Cables.
• Weatherproof cables.
• Flexible cords and cables.
• XLPE cables.
• Multi-strand cables.
 Vulcanized Indian Rubber (VIR) insulated cables: VIR cables are available in 240/415
volts as well as in 650/1100 volt grades. VIR cables consists of either Tinned copper
conductor Covered with a layer of VIR insulation. Over the rubber Insulation cotton tape
sheathed Covering is provided with Moisture resistant compound bitumen wax or some
other insulating material for making the cables moisture proof.

Figure: Single Core VIR Cables

 Tough Rubber Sheathed (TRS) or Cab Tyre Sheathed (CTS) cables: These cables are
available in 250/440 volt and 650/1100 volt grades and used in CTS (or TRS) wiring. TRS
cable is nothing but a VIR conductor with an outer protective covering of tough rubber,
which provides additional insulation and protection against wear and tear. These cables are
waterproof, hence can be used in wet conditions. These cables are available as single core,
circular twin core, circular three core, flat three core, twin or three core with an earth
continuity conductor. The core are insulated from each other and covered with a common
sheathing.
These cables are cheaper in cost and lighter in weight than lead alloy sheathed cables and
have the alloy sheathed cables and have the properties similar to those of lead sheathed
cables and thus provide cheaper substitute to lead sheathed cables.

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 Lead Sheathed Cables: These cables are available in 240/415 volt grade. The lead sheathed
cable is a vulcanized rubber insulated conductor covered with a continuous sheath of lead.
The lead sheath provides very good protection against the absorption of moisture and
sufficient protection against mechanical injury and so can be used without casing or conduit
system. It is available as a single core, flat twin core, flat three core and flat twin or three
core with an earth continuity conductor. Two-core lead sheathed cable is shown in the given
figure.

 Polyvinyl Chloride Insulated Cables: These cables are available in 250/440 volt and
650/1100 volt grades and are used in casing-capping, batten and conduit wiring system. In
this type of cable, conductor is insulated with PVC insulation. Since PVC is harder than
rubber, PVC cable does not require cotton taping and braiding over it for mechanical and
moisture protection. PVC insulation is preferred over VIR insulation because of the
following reasons:
• PVC insulation has better insulating qualities.
• PVC insulation provides better flexibility.
• PVC insulation has no chemical effect on metal of the wire.
• Thin layer of PVC insulation will provide the desired insulation level.
• PVC coated wire gives smaller diameter of cable and, therefore, more no. of wires can be
accommodated in the conduit of a given size in comparison to VIR or CTS wires.
PVC cables are most widely used for internal wiring these days. Though the insulation
resistance of PVC is lower than that of VIR but its effect is negligible for low and medium
voltages, below 600 V.
 Weather Proof Cables: These cables are used for outdoor wiring and for power supply or
industrial supply. These cables are either PVC insulated or vulcanized rubber insulated
conductors being suitably taped braided and then compounded with weather resisting
material. These cables are available in 240/415 volt and 650/1100 volt grades. These cables
are not affected by heat or sun or rain. Weather proof cables are shown in the given figure:

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 Flexible Cords and Cables: The flexible cords consist of wires silk/cotton/plastic covered.
Plastic cover is popular as it is available in different pleasing colours. Flexible cords have
tinned copper conductors. Flexibility and strength is obtained by using conductors having
large no. of strands. These wires or cables are used as connecting wires for such purposes as
from ceiling rose to lamp holder, socket outlet to portable apparatus such as radios, fans,
lamps, heaters etc. These must not be used for fixed wiring.

The flexible cords used for household appliances are available in various sizes and in
various thickness of coating as very thin/thin/medium/thick/very thick/extra thick etc.

 XLPE Cables: PVC and XLPE cables are built of insulation made of polymers. Polymers are
substances consisting of long macromolecules built up of small molecules or group of
molecules as repeated units. These are divided into homopolymers and copolymers.
Homopolymers are built by reactions of identical monomers. Copolymers are built up of at
least two different kinds of monomers.

The mechanical properties of the polymers e.g. tensile strength, elongation elasticity, and
resistance against cold depend upon chemical structure. Their resistance against external
chemical influences, acids, bases or oils together with their electrical and thermal
characteristics are the decisive factors for the usefulness of cables insulated and sheathed
with these materials.

 Multi-Stranded Cables: Multi-stranded cables have got the following advantages with
respect to the single solid conductor and hence preferred.
 The multi-stranded cables are more flexible and durable and, therefore, can be
handled conveniently.
 The surface area of multi-strand cable is more as compared to the surface area of
equivalent single solid conductor, so heat radiating capacity being proportional to
the surface area is more.
 Skin effect is better as the conductors are tubular, especially in the case of high
frequency.

Importance of earthing:
An electrical equipment or appliance is said to be earthed, if its outer frame and its other parts
not carrying any current are connected to the earth so as to attain as nearly zero potential as
possible. In practice, all equipments and machinery, as well as electric poles, towers, neutral
wires, etc, are earthed. The purpose of earthing is to ensure that all parts of the system other
than live parts are maintained at the earth potential at all times.
Objective of Earthing:
1. The main objective of earthing is to provide safety of operation.
2. Another objective of the earthing, though not widely used nowadays, is to save
conducting material.

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 3. It also helps in protecting high-rise buildings from atmospheric lightening. A fork metal
rod or thick wire, called the lightening conductor, sticks out from the top of the building,
chimney, tower, etc. its other end buried deep into the ground. Whenever lightening
occurs, the electricity passes directly from the top of lightening conductor to the earth,
thereby protecting the building from any damage.
Methods of Earthing: Earthing should be done in a way so that on a short circuit, the earth
loop impedance is low enough to pass 3 times the current if fuses are used, and 1.5 times the
current if MCBs are used. The metal work should be solidly earthed without using any
switch or fuse in the circuit.
For effective earthing, the resistance offered by the earth electrode along with the soil in
which electrode is embedded should be quite low.
Galvanised Iron (GI) or copper is used to make an earth electrode.
There are different types of earthing methods are used:
1. Strip or Wire Earthing.
2. Rod Earthing.
3. Pipe Earthing.
4. Plate Earthing.
Pipe and Plate Earthings are commonly used.
1. Strip or Wire Earthing: In this system of earthing, strip electrodes of cross section not less
than 25 mm X 1.6 MM if of copper and 25 mm X 4 mm if of galvanized iron or steel are
buried in horizontal trenches of minimum depth 0.5 metre. If round conductors are used,
their cross-sectional area shall not be smaller than 3.0 mm2 if of copper and 6 mm2 if of
galvanized iron or steel. The length of buried conductor shall be sufficient to give the
required earth resistance. It shall, however, be not less than 1.5 metres.
This type of earthing is used at places which have rocky soil earth bed because at such
places excavation work of plate earthing is difficult.
2. Rod Earthing: In this type of earthing, 12.5 mm diameter solid rods of copper or 16 mm
diameter solid rods of galvanized iron or steel or hollow section 25 mm GI pipes of length
not less than 2.5 metres are driven vertically into the earth either manually or by pneumatic
hammer. In order to increase the embedded length of electrodes under the ground, which is
sometimes necessary to reduce the earth resistance to desired value, more than one rod
sections are hammered one above the other.
This system of earthing is suitable for areas which are sandy in character. This sytem of
earthing is very cheap as no excavation work is involved.
3. Pipe Earthing: In the given figure, a GI pipe with a few holes at its lower end is buried to a
depth not less than 2 m and atleast 0.6 m away from the foundation of any building.
Normally, the size of pipe is either 2m long and 38 mm diameter or 1.37 m long and 51 mm
diameter. However, for dry and rocky soil, we use longer pipes. Alternate layers of common
salt and charcoal have thickness of 30 mm and 80 mm, respectively.
To maintain good conductivity of the soil, an arrangement is made for pouring water into
the earth pit surrounding the earth electrode. This is especially needed during summer. As
the pipe has much larger contact area with soil, it can handle larger leakage currents than
the plate earthing of same electrode size. The earth wire (made of copper) is tightly fastened
to the earth electrode by means of nut and bolt.

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4. Plate Earthing: This is another common system of earthing. In plate earthing an earthing
plate either of copper of dimensions 60cm X 60cm X 3mm or of GI of dimensions 60cm X
60cm 6mm is buried into the ground with its face vertical at a depth of not less than 3
metres from ground level. The earth plate is embedded in alternate layers of coke and salt
for a minimum thickness of 15cm. The earth wire (GI wire for GI plate earthing and copper
wire for copper plate earthing) is securely bolted to an earth plate with the help of a bolt,
nut and washer made of material of that of earth plate. A small masonry brick wall enclosure
with a cast iron cover on top or an RCC pipe round the earth plate is provided to facilitate its
identification and for carrying out periodical inspection and tests.
The copper plate and copper wire are usually not employed for grounding because of their
higher cost.

Double Earthing: For providing better safety, it is advisable to provide two separate earth
wires, from two separate earth electrodes, connected to same metallic body of the equipment at
two different points. This is known as double earthing. Double earthing is essential, as per
Indian Electricity Rule, for metallic bodies of large rating equipment such as transformer,
motors etc. working at 400 V and above.
Advantages of Double Earthing:

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 1. Surety of safety, because if at any time one earthing is ineffective, then another will
provide earth path to fault.
2. As the two earth wires are in parallel so the effective resistance from equipment to earth
electrode is reduced.

Types of Batteries, Important characteristics for Batteries:

Types of Batteries: There are two types of batteries which are given below:
1. Primary Battery: Primary batteries can be used only once because the chemical
reactions that supply the current are irreversible. Primary batteries are the most
common batteries available today because of their low cost and simplicity in use.
Carbon-zinc dry cells and alkaline cells dominate portable consumer battery
applications where currents are low and usage is sporadic. Other primary batteries such
as those using mercury or lithium-based chemistries, may be used in applications when
high energy densities, small sizes, or long shelf life are especially important. In general,
primary batteries have dominated two areas: consumer products where the initial cost
of the battery is very important and electronic products (such as watches, hearing aids
and pacemakers) where drains are low or recharging is not feasible.
2. Secondary Battery: Secondary batteries, sometimes called storage batteries or
accumulators, can be used, recharged and reused. In these batteries, the chemical
reactions that provide current from the battery are readily reserved when current is
supplied to the battery. The process of inducing or storing energy in an accumulator is
called the charging, and the process of giving out energy in the form of an electric
current, the discharging. Accumulators or storage batteries owe their name “secondary”
due to the fact that they can supply electrical energy only after they have been charged.
Secondary batteries, which are rechargeable, have traditionally been most widely used
in industrial and automotive applications. Only two rechargeable battery chemistries,
lead acid and nickel-cadmium, have to-date, achieved significant commercial success.
There are several types of secondary batteries are given below:
• Lead Acid Batteries: Lead acid batteries, according to service rendered by them, are
classified into automotive, motive power and stationary batteries.
• Nickel-Iron (OR Edison) Batteries: These batteries are going to become more and
more popular as there is a possibility of their development into high energy density
batteries for electric vehicles.
• Nickel-Cadmium Accumulators:
• Nickel-Metal Hydride Cells:
1. Lead Acid Batteries:
Charging and Discharging Curves: Typical charge and discharge curves (variation in
terminal voltage) of a lead-acid accumulator are as follows:
When the cell is charged, the voltage of the Cell increases from 1.8V to 2.2V during first
two hours, then increases very slowly, rather remains almost constant for Sufficient
time and finally rises to 2.5 to 2.7V.

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Caution: The cell should never be allowed to discharge beyond 1.75V otherwise lead sulphate
will be formed on the electrodes which is hard, insoluble and increases the internal resistance of
the cell. The conversion of active material into lead sulphate is termed sulphatization.
2. Nickel-Iron (OR Edison) Batteries:
Charge and Discharge Curve: The given figure shows how the voltage of a nickel-iron
cell varies during charging and discharging. The emf, when fully charged, is about 1.4V,
decreases to 1.3V rapidly and then slowly to 1.1 or 1.0V of discharge. An average
discharge voltage is about 1.2V. The average charging voltage is about 1.7V per cell. The
voltage characteristics are similar to those of a lead-acid cell. There is no lower limit to
the voltage of the Edition cell because in it there is nothing like sulphation, but discharge
is not continued below a useful lower limit. The emf of the cell or battery increases
slightly with the temperature. Due to comparatively high internal Resistance, the
efficiency of the Edison batteries are lower than those of the lead-acid batteries.

The ampere-hour and watt-hour efficiencies of the Edison batteries are about 80 per
cent and 60 per cent respectively. Average energy density is about 50Wh per kg of cell.
When assembling batteries for the same voltage, the number of nickel-iron cells
required are more than that of lead-acid cells. For example, a 12V lead-acid battery will
need 12/2 i.e. 6 series-connected cells, whereas the nickel-iron battery will require
12/1.2 i.e. 10 series-connected cells to give the same voltage i.e. 12V.

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 Application: These batteries are used for the propulsion of industrial trucks, and mine
locomotives and for railway car lighting and air-conditioning because of their rugged
construction and other advantages.

Important characteristics for Batteries:

Electrical Characteristics:
There are three important characteristics of an accumulator (or storage battery) namely,
 Voltage
 Capacity and
 Efficiency
1. Voltage: Average emf of cell is approximately 2.0 volts. The value of emf of a cell does
not remain constant but varies with the change in specific gravity of electrolyte,
temperature and the length of time since it was last charged. The emf of the cell
increases with the increase in specific gravity of the electrolyte and vice versa but
increase in specific gravity of the electrolyte also causes increase in internal resistance
of the cell, therefore, its value should not go beyond 1.22. Best results are obtained with
the electrolyte of specific gravity 1.21.
The emf of the cell, though, not much, but slightly increases with the increase in
temperature.
The terminal voltage of battery is higher during charge than that during discharge.
2. Capacity: The quantity of electricity which a battery can deliver during single discharge
until its terminal voltage falls to 1.8 V/cell is called the capacity of a battery. The
capacity of cell is, therefore, expressed in ampere-hours (A-H) and is equal to the product
of the specific discharge current in amperes multiplied by the number of hours before
the cell discharges to the specific extent.
If =Discharging Current in Ampere and
=Discharging Time of cell or battery in hours
=
3. Efficiency: The efficiency of the cell can be given in two ways:
1. The Quantity or Ampere – Hour (A-H) Efficiency: The ratio of output ampere-hour
during discharging to the input ampere-hour during charging of the battery is called
quantity or ampere-hour efficiency of the battery.
=
Where =Discharging Current in Ampere
=Charging Current in Ampere
= Discharging Time of cell or battery in hours
= Charging Time of cell or battery in hours
2. Energy or Watt – Hour (W-H) Efficiency: The ratio of output watt-hour during
discharging to the input watt-hour during charging of the battery is called energy or
watt-hour efficiency of the battery.
=
Where = Average Terminal Voltage during Discharging
=Average Terminal Voltage during Charging
=Discharging Current in Ampere
=Charging Current in Ampere

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 = Discharging Time of cell or battery in hours
= Charging Time of cell or battery in hours

Elementary calculations for energy consumption and savings:

Electrical energy is supplied to a consumer by the supplier. To charge the electrical energy
consumed by a consumer, an energy meter is installed to its quantity. The reading of the energy
meter is taken every month. The difference between the fresh reading and the previous reading
tell about the consumption of electrical energy in that month. This quantity of energy is
multiplied by the rate (tariff) fixed by the supplier to prepare an electricity bill. However, some
other charges such as meter rent, GST, other taxes applicable etc. are also added in the bill.

Battery Back-up:
The time (in hrs) for which a battery can deliver the desired current is called battery back-up of
the bank.

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