M.

Tech (PT) Degree Course

in

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

(Specialization: Power Electronics)

REGULATIONS & SYLLABUS

(With effect from 2011 Admissions)
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
COCHIN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
KOCHI 682 022

March 2011

REGULATIONS FOR M.TECH (PART TIME) DEGREE COURSE

The following regulations are made applicable to all part time M.Tech
programmes under Faculty of Engineering in the University with effect from the
academic year 2011-2012.
1. M.Tech Programme
The part time M.Tech course in the University is a six semester programme
with a total duration of three calendar years; where in the first four semesters
will include lecturers, laboratory work/seminars. The student will devote
part of fourth semester and the fifth and sixth semesters on a project work
related to a relevant area of the specialization either in the Department or in
collaboration with an industrial/research/academic institution outside the
University.
1.1 Specialisation
No. Of seats
a) Civil Engineering15
Construction Engineering &
Management
b) Mechanical Engineering
15
Production Engineering
c) Chemical Engineering15
Process Engineering
d) Electrical & Electronics EngineeringPower Electronics
15
The subjects of study are offered by Departments/Schools of the University.
A student is admitted to the course as per the eligibility criteria prescribed
below:
1.2.1 Academic Qualifications:
Candidates for admission to the M.Tech degree course (Part time) shall be required
to possess the following qualifications:
a)

Shall have passed B.Tech /B.Sc (Engg.) / B.E degree examination in the
respective branch with a minimum of 50% marks from any University in
Kerala or an examination of any other University/Institution accepted by this
University as equivalent thereto.

b)

c)

Applications from candidates who have passed B.Tech /B.Sc (Engg.)/BE

degree examination in allied branches of Engineering / Technology with a
minimum of 50% marks may also be considered in the absence of sufficient
number of candidates for the course may be assessed by an admission
committee constituted by the Head of the Department/School.
Candidates who have passed sections A and B of the Associate
Membership/Graduate Membership Examinations in respective branches
conducted by the Institution of Engineers (India), Institution of Electronics
and Telecommunication Engineers and Indian Institute of Chemical
Engineers with a minimum of 50 percent marks are also eligible for
admission if they have an engineering diploma or a basic degree in science.

1.2.2 Professional Experience

A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in the concerned field is required
after acquiring the qualifying degree. This may relaxed if sufficient number of
candidates with the minimum prescribed experience are not available.
1.3.1 Admission Procedure
Admission will be based on the rank list prepared by giving due weightage to
qualifying degree marks (50%), admission test conducted by the Department
(40%), and number of years experience after obtaining the degree (weightage at the
rate of 1% per year of experience subject to a maximum of 10%).
1.4

Mode of Evaluation

1.4.1 A student would be considered to have progressed satisfactorily at the end of

a semester if he/she has a minimum of 75% attendance and will be permitted
to proceed to the next semester. The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to
condone shortage of attendance up to 10 percent on medical grounds on the
recommendations of the Head of Division/Department. However such
condonation for shortage of attendance shall be given only once during the
entire course.
1.4.2 The student shall be evaluated continuously throughout the semester and
marks shall be awarded on the basis of tests/assignments and attendance as
detailed below:
A maximum of 20 marks are awarded for the various assignments given to
the students by the concerned teacher

There shall be two class tests and an end semester examination.

The first class test carries 20 marks and will be based on the portions of the
syllabus covered till then.
The second class test also carries 20 marks and will be based on the portions
covered till then after the first class test.
The end semester examination will be for 40 marks and shall contain
questions from the entire syllabi of the course.
The duration of all the end semester examinations in theory and practicals
shall be three hours.
1.4.3 The results of each subject in a semester shall be the finalized by the
concerned faculty member within 20 days from the last date of the end
semester examination and the marks and grades obtained by the candidate in
each subject shall be displayed on the notice board with approval of the
course coordinator and head of the division concerned.
1.4.4 The pass minimum in a subject is 50%. If a candidate fails to secure 50%
marks, he/she shall be deemed to have failed in the subject.
1.4.5 A supplementary examination for the end semester examination for the end
semester examination shall be conducted for the failed candidates within 15
days from the date of display of the marks/grades.
1.4.6 The final marks/grade of the candidates taking in to account his/her
performance in the supplementary examination and periodic tests and
assignments shall be finalized with in 7 days from the date of the
supplementary examination. A candidate securing a minimum 50% marks
shall be considered to have passed in that subject.
1.4.7 If the candidate fails to meet the minimum requirement for pass even after
two attempts, he/she shall have to repeat the subject at the next available
chance.
1.4.8 A pass in the course will entitle this student to acquire the number of credits
allotted for that particular course.(For the details of no. of credits, refer to
the course structure.)
1.4.9 Project evaluation shall be done at the end of V and VI semesters. At the end
of VI semester, the students will have to submit a dissertation on his/her

project work which will be presented before an examination committee

consisting of the head of the department/division, another senior teacher,
project guide and an external expert.
1.5
1.6

Course Structure and the scheme of examination

Course structure for each branch of study is annexed in 1.5.1 to 1.5.3
Classification
The following grade system is adopted for all the courses the following
grades will be awarded based on the overall performance in each subject.
Range of Marks

Grades

Weightage

90 % and above
(80-89)
(70-79)
(60-69)
(50-59)
Below 50%

S-Outstanding
A- Excellent
B- Very Good
C- Good
D- Satisfactory
F Failed

10
9
8
7
6
0

Over all performance at the end of the semester will be indicated by Grade
Point Average (GPA) calculated as follows:
GPA = G1C1 + G2C2 + G3C3 + ----------------- GnCn
C1 + C2 + C3 + -------------------- Cn
Where G refers to the grade Weightage and C refers to the credit value of
corresponding course undergone by the student.
At the end of the final semester, Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
will be calculated based on the above formula.
Classification for the Degree will as follows:
Classification

CGPA

First Class with Distinction

First Class
Second Class

8 and above
6.5 and above
6 and Above

1.7

Declaration of results
The final marks will be reported to the University for tabulation and
declaration of results. The University shall issue mark lists at the end of each
semester.

1.8

Review of Question Papers and Valuation of answer books

At the end of the each semester, the question papers set for class test and the
end semester examination will be reviewed by the Departmental Council.
The review report may be placed in the Board of Studies for scrutiny.

1.9

Grievance Cell
The Departmental Council will act as Grievance Cell where complaints from
the students on the conduct of the class test, semester exam, and the
valuation methodology can be examined. The student shall make such
complaints with in a week of examination to the Head of the Department in
writing for scrutiny by the Grievance Cell.

1.10 Revision of Regulation and Curriculum

The University may from time to time to revise, amend or change the
regulation, schemes of examinations and syllabus. In the case of students
already undergoing the course, the change will tight effect from the
beginning of the following academic year after the changes are introduced
and shall cover the part of the course that remains to be completed.

1.5.3 ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

(Specialization: Power Electronics)
Scheme of Examination

SEMESTER I

Course Code
EEP 3101
EEP 3102
EEP 3103
EEP 3104
EEP 3105

Subject
Optimization Techniques
Power Electronics Circuits
Modern Control Theory
Advanced Signal Processing
Seminar I
Total

No of
Credits
3
3
3
3
1
13

SEMESTER II

Course Code
EEP 3201
EEP 3202
EEP 3203
EEP 3204
EEP 3205

Subject
Advanced Power Electronics
Circuits
Power Quality
Flexible AC Transmission
Elective I
Seminar II
Total

No of
Credits
3
3
3
3
1
13

Elective I
EEP 3204 A
EEP 3204 B
EEP 3204 C

Energy Management in Electrical System

Industrial Instrumentation
Process Control & Instrumentation

SEMESTER III

Course Code
EEP 3301
EEP 3302
EEP 3303
EEP 3304
EEP 3305

Subject
Power Electronics Drives
System Dynamics
Switched More Power Convertors
Elective II
Seminar III
Total

No of
Credits
3
3
3
3
1
13

Elective II
EEP 3304 A
EEP 3304 B
EEP 3304 C

Computer Networking
Digital Simulations of Power Electronic System
Soft Computing

SEMESTER IV

Course Code
EEP 3401
EEP 3402
EEP 3403
EEP 3404

Subject
Extra High Voltage AC & DC Transmission
Elective III
Elective IV
Project Preliminary Evaluation
Total

Elective III
EEP 3402A
EEP 3402B
EEP 3402C

Elective IV

Research Methodology
Engineering Optimization
Industrial Communication

No of Credits
3
3
3
4
13

EEP 3403A
EEP 3403B
EEP 3403C

Digital Control Systems

Microcontroller Based Systems
Distributed Generation

SEMESTER V
Course Code
EEP 3501

Subject
Project
-Progress Evaluation
Total

No of Credits
13
13

SEMESTER VI
Course Code
EEP 3601

Subject
Project
-Dissertation Evaluation &Viva Voce
Total
Grand Total

No of Credits
13
13
78

M.Tech (PT) Electrical & Electronics Engineering

(Power Electronics)
Syllabus
EEP 3101: Optimization Techniques
Module 1
Linear programming: Formulation-Graphical and simplex methods-Big-M method-Two phase methodDual simplex method-Primal Dual problems.
Module 2
Unconstrained one dimensional optimization techniques: Necessary and sufficient conditions
-Unrestricted search methods-Fibonacci and golden section method-Quadratic Interpolation methods,
cubic interpolation and direct root methods.
Module 3
Unconstrained n dimensional optimization techniques: Direct search methods -Random search -pattern
search and Rosen brooch's hill claiming method- Descent methods-Steepest descent, conjugate gradient,
quasi -Newton method.
Module 4
Constrained optimization Techniques: Necessary and sufficient conditions -Equality and inequality
constraints-Kuhn-Tucker conditions-Gradient projection method-cutting plane method- penalty function
method.
Dynamic programming- principle of optimality- recursive equation approach-application to shortest route,
cargo-loading, allocation and production schedule problems.
References :
1. Rao,S.S.,'Optimization : Theory and Application' Wiley Eastern Press, 2nd edition 1984.
2. Taha,H.A., Operations Research -An Introduction,Prentice Hall of India,2003.
3. Fox, R.L., 'Optimization methods for Engineering Design', Addition Welsey, 1971.
4. A. Ravindran , K. M. Ragsdell , G. V. Reklaitis , Engineering Optimization: Methods And
applications , Wiley, 2008
5. Godfrey C. Onwubolu , B. V. Babu , New optimization techniques in engineering , Springer, 2004

EEP 3102: Power Electronic Circuits

Module 1
D.C.chopper circuits, Type-A, B, C, D and E configurations, Analysis of Type-A chopper with RL load. -Voltage and current commutated Choppers
Line Frequency Diode Rectifiers . Single-Phase Diode Bridge Rectifiers with Capacitor Filter .
Voltage Doubler Rectifiers . Effect of Single Phase Rectifiers on Neutral Currents in a Three
Phase Four-Wire System.
Three Phase half wave rectifier with resistive load . Three phase full wave rectifier . Double Y
type rectifier. Single Phase rectifiers with LC filter . LC Filter Design. Three Phase Rectifier
Circuits. Input Line Current Harmonics and power factor.
Module 2
Line Frequency Phase-Controlled Rectifiers and Inverters .Single Phase - Half Wave Controlled
Rectifier with R , RL , RL with Flywheel diode loads . Full Wave Controlled Rectifier with
various kinds of loads . Half Controlled and Full Controlled Bridges with passive and active
loads - Input Line Current Harmonics and Power Factor- Inverter Mode of Operation - Three
Phase . Half Wave Controlled rectifier with RL Load . Half Controlled Bridge with RL Load .
Fully Controlled Bridge with RL Load . Input Side Current Harmonics and Power Factor - Dual
Converters . Circulating Current Mode and Non-Circulating Current Mode .
Module 3
Switch-Mode dc-ac Inverters . Basic Concepts . Single Phase Inverters. PWM Principles .
Sinusoidal Pulse Width Modulation in Single Phase Inverters . Choice of carrier frequency in
SPWM . Spectral Content of output . Bipolar and Unipolar Switching in SPWM - Blanking Time
Maximum Attainable DC Voltage Switch Utilization .Reverse Recovery Problem and Carrier
Frequency Selection . Output Side Filter Requirements and Filter Design - Ripple in the Inverter
Output - DC Side Current. - Three Phase Inverters -Three Phase Square Wave /Stepped Wave
Inverters . Three Phase SPWM Inverters . Choice of Carrier Frequency in Three Phase SPWM
Inverters . Output Filters . DC Side Current . Effect of Blanking Time on Inverter Output Voltage
.
Module 4
Converters for Static Compensation . Standard Modulation Strategies - Programmed Harmonic
Elimination . Multi-Pulse Converters and Interface Magnetics . Multi-Level Inverters of Diode
Clamped Type and Flying Capacitor Type and suitable modulation strategies -Space Vector
Modulation - Minimum ripple current PWM method. Multi-level inverters of Cascade Type.
Current Regulated Inverter -Current Regulated PWM Voltage Source Inverters . Methods of
Current Control . Hysteresis Control . Variable Band Hysteresis Control . Fixed Switching

Frequency Current Control Methods. Switching Frequency Vs accuracy of Current Regulation

Areas of application of Current Regulated VSI.
References
1. Ned Mohan et.al Power electronics : converters, applications, and design John Wiley and
Sons, 2006.
2. P.C. Sen Power Electronics Tata McGraw Hill, 2003.
3. G.K.Dubey et.al Thyristorised Power Controllers Wiley Eastern Ltd., 2005
4. Dewan & Straughen Power Semiconductor Circuits John Wiley & Sons., 1975 .
5. M.D.Singh & K.B.Khanchandani Power Electronics Tata McGraw Hill., 2007
6. B. K Bose Modern Power Electronics and AC Drives. Pearson Education (Asia)., 2007

EEP 3103: Modern Control Theory

Module 1
Concepts of controllability and observabiity: Controllability and observabiity tests for continuous and
discreet times systems, controllability and observabiity studies based on canonical forms of state model,
concepts of stability of non-linear systems, second method of Lyapunov, Krasovskial method.
Module 2
Model control: Controllable and observable companion forms, effect of state feedback on controllability
and observabiity, pole placement by state feedback, full order and reduced order observers, design of
observers.
Module 3
Optimal control theory: Formulation of optimal control problem, state regulator problem, output regulator
problem, tracking problem, Parameter optimisation.
Module 4
Optimal feedback control : Discrete and continuous time state regulators, Numerical solution of the
Riccati equation, linear state regulator to solve other linear optimal control problems, sub optimal
regulators.
Non linear Control, Model reference adaptive control, Sliding mode control.
References :

1. 3
2. M. Gopal, Digital Control and State Variable Method', Tata McGraw Hill 3rd . edition 2009
3. I. J. Nagrath, M. Gopal, Control System Engg., New age 5th Edition 2007.
4. G.C. Goodwin, S.F. Graebe, Control System Design Prentice Hall, 2001,
5. A.K. Tripathi, Dinresh Chandra, Control System Analysis and Design New age International1st
Edition 2009.

6. Richard C. Dorf, Robert H. Bishop, Modern Control Systems, Addison-Wesley, 8th Edition 1999.

EEP 3104: Advanced Digital Signal Processing

Module1
Discrete Time Signals, Systems and Their Representations :Discrete time signals- Linear shift
invariant systems- Stability and causality- Sampling of continuous time signals- Discrete time
Fourier transform- Discrete Fourier series- Discrete Fourier transform- Z- transform- Properties
of different transforms- Linear convolution using DFT- Computation of DFT
Module 2
Digital Filter Design and Realization Structures: Design of IIR digital filters from analog filtersImpulse invariance method and Bilinear transformation method- FIR filter design using window
functions- Comparison of IIR and FIR digital filters- Basic IIR and FIR filter realization
structures- Signal flow graph representations
Module 3
Analysis of Finite Word-length Effects Quantization process and errors- Coefficient quantisation
effects in IIR and FIR filters- A/D conversion noise- Arithmetic round-off errors- Dynamic range
scaling- Overflow oscillations and zero input limit cycles in IIR filters

Module 4
Statistical Signal Processing: Linear Signal Models . All pole, All zero and Pole-zero models
.Power spectrum estimation- Spectral analysis of deterministic signals . Estimation of power
spectrum of stationary random signals-Optimum linear filters-Optimum signal estimation-Mean
square error estimation-Optimum FIR and IIR filters.
References
1. Sanjit K Mitra, Digital Signal Processing: A computer-based approach ,Tata Mc Grow-Hill
edition .1998
2. Dimitris G .Manolakis, Vinay K. Ingle and Stephen M. Kogon, Statistical and Adaptive Signal
Processing, Mc Grow Hill international editions .-2000
3. Alan V . Oppenheim, Ronald W. Schafer, Discrete-Time Signal Processing, Prentice-Hall of
India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 1997
4. John G. Proakis, and Dimitris G. Manolakis, Digital Signal Processing(third edition), PrenticeHall of India Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, 1997
5. Emmanuel C. Ifeachor, Barrie W. Jervis , Digital Signal Processing-A practical Approach,
Addison . Wesley,1993
6. Abraham Peled and Bede Liu, Digital Signal Processing, John Wiley and Sons, 1976

EEP 3201: Advanced Power Electronic Circuits

Module 1
Special Inverter Topologies - Current Source Inverter . Ideal Single Phase CSI operation,
analysis and waveforms - Analysis of Single Phase Capacitor Commutated CSI.
Series Inverters . Analysis of Series Inverters . Modified Series Inverter . Three Phase Series
Inverter
Module 2
Switched Mode Rectifier - Operation of Single/Three Phase bilateral Bridges in Rectifier Mode .
Control Principles . Control of the DC Side Voltage . Voltage Control Loop . The inner Current
Control Loop.Single phase and three phase boost type APFC and control, Three phase utility
interphases and control
Module 3
Buck, Boost, Buck-Boost SMPS Topologies . Basic Operation- Waveforms - modes of operation
Output voltage ripple Push-Pull and Forward Converter Topologies - Basic Operation .
Waveforms - Voltage Mode Control. Half and Full Bridge Converters . Basic Operation and

Waveforms- Flyback Converter . discontinuous mode operation . waveforms . Control Continuous Mode Operation . Waveforms
Module 4
Introduction to Resonant Converters . Classification of Resonant Converters . Basic Resonant
Circuit Concepts . Load Resonant Converter . Resonant Switch Converter . Zero Voltage
Switching Clamped Voltage Topologies . Resonant DC Link Inverters with Zero Voltage
Switching . High Frequency Link Integral Half Cycle Converter.
References
1. Ned Mohan et.al Power electronics : converters, applications, and design John Wiley and
Sons, 2006
2. Rashid Power Electronics Prentice Hall India 2007.
3. G.K.Dubey et.al Thyristorised Power Controllers Wiley Eastern Ltd., 2005, 06.
4. Dewan & Straughen Power Semiconductor Circuits John Wiley & Sons., 1975.
5. G.K. Dubey & C.R. Kasaravada Power Electronics & Drives Tata McGraw Hill., 1993.
6. IETE Press Book Power Electronics Tata McGraw Hill, 2003
7.Cyril W Lander Power Electronics McGraw Hill., 2005.

8. B. K Bose Modern Power Electronics and AC Drives Pearson Education (Asia)., 2007
9. Abraham I Pressman Switching Power Supply Design McGraw Hill Publishing Company.,
2001.
10. Daniel M Mitchell DC-DC Switching Regulator Analysis McGraw Hill Publishing
Company.-1988
EEP 3202: Power Quality
Module 1
Introduction-power quality-voltage quality-overview of power quality phenomena-classification
of power quality issues-power quality measures and standards-THD-TIF-DIN-C-message
weights-flicker factor-transient phenomena-occurrence of power quality problems
Module 2
Harmonics-individual and total harmonic distortion-RMS value of a harmonic waveform-triplex
harmonics-important harmonic introducing devices-SMPS-Three phase power converters-arcing
devices-saturable devices-harmonic distortion of fluorescent lamps-effect of power system
harmonics on power system equipment and loads.
Module 3
Power factor improvement- Passive Compensation . Passive Filtering . Harmonic Resonance .
Impedance Scan Analysis- Active Power Factor Corrected Single Phase Front End, Control
Methods for Single Phase APFC, Three Phase APFC and Control Techniques, PFC Based on
Bilateral Single Phase and Three Phase Converter. static var compensators-SVC and STATCOM
Module 4
Active Harmonic Filtering-Shunt Injection Filter for single phase, three-phase three-wire and
three-phase four-wire systems. d-q domain control of three phase shunt active filters
uninterruptible power supplies-constant voltage transformers- series active power filtering
techniques for harmonic cancellation and isolation . Dynamic Voltage Restorers for sag , swell
and flicker problems.
References :
1. G.T. Heydt, Electric power quality, McGraw-Hill Professional, 2007
2. Math H. Bollen, Understanding Power Quality Problems, IEEE Press, 2000
3. J. Arrillaga, .Power System Quality Assessment., John wiley, 2000

4. J. Arrillaga, B.C. Smith, N.R. Watson & A. R.Wood ,.Power system Harmonic Analysis., Wiley, 1997
5. IEEE and IEE Papers from Journals and Conference Records

EEP 3203: Flexible AC Transmission Systems

Module I
Fundamentals of ac power transmission: Transmission problems and needs, emergence of
FACTS-FACTS control considerations, FACTS controllers.
Module 2
Principles of shunt compensation : Variable Impedance type & switching converter type-Static
Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM) configuration, characteristics and control.
Principles of static series compensation using GCSC, TCSC and TSSC, applications, Static Synchronous
Series Compensator (SSSC).
Module 3
Principles of operation: Steady state model and characteristics of a static voltage regulators and phase
shifters- power circuit configurations.
Module 4
UPFC : Principles of operation and characteristics, independent active and reactive power flow control,
comparison of UPFC with the controlled series compensators and phase shifters.
Reference:

1. Song, Y.H. and Allan T. Johns, 'Flexible ac transmission systems (FACTS) Institution of Electrical
Engineers Press, London, 1999.

2. Hingorani ,L.Gyugyi, ' Concepts and Technology of flexible ac transmission system', IEEE Press New
York, 2000 ISBN-078033 4588.
3. R .Mohan Mathur and Rajiv K.Varma , 'Thyristor - based FACTS controllers for Electrical
transmission systems', IEEE press, Wiley Inter science , ISBN no . 0-47120643-1,2002.
4. K.R.Padiyar, 'FACTS controllers for transmission and Distribution systems' New Age international
Publishers 1st edition -2007.

EEP 3204 A: Energy Management in Electrical Systems

Module 1
System approach and End use approach to efficient use of Electricity: Electricity tariff types; Energy
auditing: Types and objectives-audit instruments- ECO assessment and Economic methods-specific
energy analysis-Minimum energy paths-consumption models-Case study.
Module 2
Electric motor: Energy efficient controls and starting efficiency-Motor Efficiency and Load AnalysisEnergy efficient /high efficient Motors-Case study; Load Matching and selection of motors.
Variable speed drives: Pumps and Fans-Efficient Control strategies- Optimal selection and sizing
-Optimal operation and Storage; Case study
Module 3
Transformer Loading/Efficiency analysis, Feeder/cable loss evaluation, case study.
Reactive Power management: Capacitor Sizing-Degree of Compensation-Capacitor losses-LocationPlacement-Maintenance, case study.
Peak Demand controls- Methodologies-Types of Industrial loads-Optimal Load scheduling-case study.
Lighting- Energy efficient light sources-Energy conservation in Lighting Schemes- Electronic ballastPower quality issues-Luminaries, case study.
Module 4
Cogeneration: Types and Schemes-Optimal operation of cogeneration plants-case study;
Electric loads of Air conditioning & Refrigeration-Energy conservation measures- Cool storage. TypesOptimal operation-case study; Electric water heating-Gysers-Solar Water Heaters- Power Consumption in
Compressors, Energy conservation measures; Electrolytic Process; Computer Controls- software-EMS .
References:
1. Handbook on Energy Audit and Environment Management, Y P Abbi and Shashank Jain, TERI, 2006
2. Handbook of Energy Audits Albert Thumann , William J. Younger , Terry Niehus , 2009
3. Howard E. Jordan, .Energy-Efficient Electric Motors and Their Applications., Plenum Pub Corp; 2nd
edition (1994)
4. Albert Thumann , .Handbook of Energy Audits., Fairmont Pr; 5th edition (1998)
5. Albert Thumann, P.W, -.Plant Engineers and Managers Guide to Energy Conservation. - Seventh
Edition-TWI Press Inc, Terre Haute, 2007

6. IEEE Recommended Practices for Energy Management in Industrial and Commercial Facilities
7. Energy Efficiency Manual: for everyone who uses energy, pays for utilities, designs and builds, is
interested in energy conservation and the environment, Donald R. Wulfinghoff, Energy Institute Press
(March 2000)
EEP 3204 B - Industrial Instrumentation
Module 1
Industrial measurement systems : Different types of industrial variables and measurement systems
elements sensors and transducers for different industrial variables like pressure, torque, speed,
temperature etc sensor principles examples of sensors sensor scaling Industrial signal conditioning
systems- Amplifiers Filters A/D converters for industrial measurements systems review of general
Industrial instruments.
Module 2
Calibration and response of industrial instrumentation : Standard testing methods and procedures
Generalized performance characteristics static response characterization dynamic response
characterization - zero order system dynamic response characterizations first order system dynamic
response second order system dynamic response higher order systems - Response to different forcing
functions such as step, sinusoidal etc. to zero, first, second third and higher orders of systems.
Module 3
Regulators and power supplies for industrial instrumentation : Linear series voltage regulators linear
shunt voltage regulators integrated circuit voltage regulators fixed positive and negative voltage
regulators adjustable positive and negative linear voltage regulators application of linear IC voltage
regulators - switching regulators single ended isolated forward regulators- half and full bridge rectifiers.
pH and conductivity sensors. Piezo-electric and ultrasonic sensors and its application in process and
biomedical Instrumentation. Measurement of viscosity, humidity and thermal conductivity.
Module 4
Servo drives : Servo drive performance criteria servomotors shaft sensors and coupling sensors for
servo drives servo control loop design issues- stepper motor drives types and characteristics hybrid
stepper motor permanent magnet stepper motor hybrid and permanent magnet motors single and
multi step responses.
References :

1. Ernest O. Doebelin Measurement systems applications and design, McGraw Hill International
Editions, McGraw- Hill Publishing Company, 1990
2. Patric F. Dunn University of Notre Dame, Measurement and Data Analysis for engineering and
science, Mc Graw Hill Higher education, 1995
3. Randy Frank, Understanding Smart Sensors, Artec House Boston. London, 2000
4. Muhamad H Rashid, Power electronics handbook, ACADEMIC PRESS, 2007
5. K Krishnaswamy, Industrial Instrumentation, New Age International Publishers, New Delhi, 2003
6. Gregory K. McMillan, Douglas M. Considine , Process/Industrial Instruments and Controls
Handbook,5th Edition, Mc Graw Hill 1999
7. Steve Mackay, Edwin Wright, John Park, Practical Data Communications for Instrumentation and
Control, Newness Publications, UK, 2003
8. John O Moody, Paros J Antsaklis, Supervisory Control of discrete event systems using petrinets, PHI,
2002
9. James L Peterson, Petrinet theory and modeling of system, 1981

EEP 3204 C: Process Control & Instrumentation

Module 1
Process Modeling- Introduction to Process control and process instrumentation-Hierarchies in
process control systems-Theoretical models-Transfer function-State space models-Time series
models-Development of empirical models from process data-chemical reactor modeling-.
Analysis using softwares
Module 2
Feedback & Feedforward Control- Feedback controllers-PID design, tuning, trouble shootingCascade control- Selective control loops-Ratio control-Control system design based on
Frequency response Analysis-Direct digital design-Feedforward and ratio control-State feedback
control- LQR problem- Pole placement -Simulation using softwares-Control system
instrumentation-Control valves- Codes and standards- Preparation of P& I Diagrams.
Module 3
Advanced process control-Multi-loop and multivariable control-Process Interactions-Singular
value analysis-tuning of multi loop PID control systems-decoupling control-strategies for
reducing control loop interactions-Real-time optimization-Simulation using softwares
Module 4
Model predictive control-Batch Process control-Plant-wide control & monitoring- Plant wide
control design- Instrumentation for process monitoring-Statistical process control-Introduction to

Fuzzy Logic in Process Control-Introduction to OPC-Introduction to environmental issues and

sustainable development relating to process industries. Comparison of performance different
types of control with examples on softwares
References :
1. Seborg, D.E., T.F. Edgar, and D.A. Mellichamp, Process Dynamics and Control, John Wiley ,
2004
2. Johnson D Curtis, Instrumentation Technology, (7th Edition) Prentice Hall India, 2002.
3. Bob Connel, Process Instrumentation Applications Manual, McGrawHill, 1996.
4. Edgar, T.F. & D.M. Himmelblau, Optimization of Chemical Processes, McGrawHill Book Co,
1988.
5. Macari Emir Joe and Michael F Saunders, Environmental Quality Innovative Technologies 7
Sustainable Development, American Society of Civil Engineers, 1997.
6. Nisenfeld(Ed) batch Control, Instrument Society of America, 1996.
7. Sherman, R.E. (Ed), Analytical instrumentation, Instrument Society of America, 1996.
8. Shinskey, F.G., Process Conrol Systems: Applications, Design and Tuning (3rd Edition)
McGrawHill Book Co, 1988.
9. B. Wayne Bequette , Process control: modeling, design, and simulation Prentice Hall PTR,
2003
10. K. Krishnaswamy , Process Control, New Age International, 2007
EEP 3301 : Power Electronic Drives
Module 1
Basic power electronic drive system: Components, Different types of loads, shaft-load coupling systems,
Stability of power electronic drives.
Conventional methods of D.C.motor, speed control, single phase and three phase converter fed D.C motor
drive, Power factor improvement techniques, Four quadrant operation.
Module 2
Chopper fed drives: Iinput filter design. Step-up chopper for photovoltaic systems. Braking and speed
reversal of DC motor drives using choppers, multiphase choppers.
Module 3
Conventional methods of induction motor speed control: Solid state controllers for Stator voltage control,
soft starting of induction motors, Rotor side speed control of wound rotor induction motors. Voltage
source and Current source inverter fed induction motor drives.

Module 4
Speed control of synchronous motors : Field oriented control, load commutated inverter drives, switched
reluctance motors and permanent magnet motor drives.

References :
1. P.C Sen 'Thyristor DC Drives', John wiely and sons, New York, 2001.
2. R.Krishnan, 'Electric Motor Drives - Modeling, Analysisuxnd Control', Prentice-Hall of India Pvt
Ltd., New Delhi, 2003.
3. Bimal K.Bose, 'Modern Power Electronics and AC I Drives', Pearson Education (Singapore) Pte.
Ltd., New Delhi, 2003.

EEP 3302: System Dynamics

Module 1
Electro dynamical Equations and their Solution . A Spring and Plunger System- Rotational
Motion System . Mutually Coupled Coils . Lagrange.s Equation . Application of Lagrange.s
Equation to Electromechanical Systems . Solution of Electrodynamical Equations by Euler.s
method and Runge-Kutta method . Linearisation of the Dynamic Equations and Small Signal
Stability . Differential Equations of a smooth air-gap two winding machine . A two phase
machine with current excitation - Interpretation of the Average Power Conversion Conditions in
terms of air-gap Magnetic Fields. The Primitive 4 Winding Commutaor Machine- The
Commutator Primitive Machine . The Brush Axis and its Significance . Self and Mutually
induced voltages in the stationary and commutator windings . Speed e.m.f induced in
Commutator Winding . Rotational Inductance Coefficients . Sign of Speed e.m.f terms in the
Voltage Equation . The Complete Voltage Equation of Primitive 4 Winding Commutator Machine
. The Torque Equation . Analysis of Simple DC Machines using the Primitive Machine
Equations.
Module 2
The Three Phase Induction Motor . Equivalent Two Phase Machine by m.m.f equivalence .
equivalent two phase machine currents from three phase machine currents . Power Invariant
Phase Transformation . Voltage Transformation . Voltage and Torque Equations of the Equivalent
Two Phase Machine . Commutator Transformation and its interpretation . Transformed Equations
. Different Reference Frames for Induction Motor Analysis . Nonlinearities in Machine
Equations . Equations under Steady State - Solution of Large Signal Transients in an Induction
Machine . Linearised Equations of Induction Machine . Small Signal Stability . Eigen Values .
Transfer Function Formulation.

Module 3
The Three Phase Salient Pole Synchronous Machine . Three Phase to Two Phase
Transformation . Voltage and Torque Equations in stator, rotor and air-gap field reference
frames . Commutator Transformation and Transformed Equations . Parks Transformation .
Suitability of Reference Frame Vs kind of Analysis to be Carried out . Steady State Analysis .
Large Signal Transient Analysis . Linearisation and Eigen Value Analysis . General Equations for
Small Oscillations . Small Oscillation Equations in State Variable form . Damping and
Synchronizing Torques in Small Oscillation Stability Analysis . Application of Small Oscillation
Models in Power System Dynamics.
Module 4
Dynamical Analysis of Interconnected Machines . Machine Interconnection Matrices .
Transformation of Voltage and Torque Equations using Interconnection Matrix . Large Signal
Transient Analysis using Transformed Equations . Small Signal Model using Transformed
Equations . The DC Generator/DC Motor System . The Alternator /Synchronous Motor System .
The Ward-Leonard System . Hunting Analysis of Interconnected Machines Selection of proper
reference frames for individual machines in an Interconnected System
References :
1. D.P. Sengupta & J.B. Lynn, Electrical Machine Dynamics, The Macmillan Press Ltd. 1980
2. R Krishnan Electric Motor Drives, Modeling, Analysis, and Control, Pearson Education.,
2001
3. P.C. Kraus, Analysis of Electrical Machines, McGraw Hill Book Company,1987
4. I. Boldia & S.A. Nasar,,Electrical Machine Dynamics, The Macmillan Press Ltd. 1992
5. C.V. Jones, The Unified Theory of Electrical Machines, Butterworth, London. 1967

EEP 3303 - Switched Mode Power Convertors

:
Module 1
DC-DC Converters without Galvanic Isolation - linear power supplies - overview of switching
power supplies - introduction to dc - dc switched mode converters - step down converters continuous conduction mode - boundary between continuous and discontinuous conduction discontinuous conduction mode - output voltage ripple - step up converter - continuous
conduction mode - boundary between continuous and discontinuous conduction - discontinuous
conduction mode - buck boost converter - continuous conduction mode - boundary between
continuous and discontinuous conduction - discontinuous conduction mode - output voltage
ripple - cuk dc-dc converter - full bridge dc-dc converter - PWM with bipolar and unipolar
voltage switching - dc-dc converter comparison

Module 2
Switching dc power supplies with isolation - dc-dc converters with electrical isolation - flyback
converters - double ended flyback converter - forward converters - double ended forward
converter - push pull converters - half bridge converters - full bridge converters
Voltage mode control of SMPS - loop gain and stability considerations - shaping the error amp
frequency response - error amp transfer function - transconductance error amps - study of
popular PWM Control Ics (SG 3525,TL 494,MC34060 etc.)
Current mode control of SMPS - current mode control advantages - current mode Vs voltage
mode - current mode deficiencies - slope compensation - study of a typical current mode PWM
control IC UC3842
Module 3
Switch mode dc-ac converters - basic concepts of switch mode converters - PWM switching
scheme - square wave switching scheme - single phase inverters - half bridge and full bridge
inverters - SPWM with bipolar and unipolar voltage switching - push pull inverters - switch
utilization in single phase inverters - three phase inverters - SPWM in three phase voltage source
inverters - square wave operation - switch utilisation - ripple in the inverter output - conduction
of switches in three phase inverters - effect of blanking time on voltage in PWM inverters square wave pulse switching - programmed harmonic elimination switching - current regulated
modulation - Single Phase Switched Mode Rectifier and its control
Single phase utility interface - input current harmonic considerations - single phase boost type
active power factor correction stage - basic operation - waveforms - current control strategies output voltage control - power limits - power circuit design considerations - study of popular
PFC Control ICs MC34062 and UC 3854
Module 4
Introduction to modelling of switched mode power supplies - state space averaging - state space
averaged models - equivalent circuits and small signal transfer functions for basic converters.
Introduction to resonant converters - classification of resonant converters - basic resonant circuit
concepts - load resonant converter - resonant switch converter - zero voltage switching clamped
voltage topologies - resonant DC link inverters with zero voltage switching - high frequency link
integral half cycle converter
Reference :
1. Pressman A.I, Switching Power Supply Design, McGraw Hill, 2nd edition, 1999.
2. Mitchell D.M, DC-DC Switching Regulator Analysis, McGraw Hill ,1988
3. Ned Mohan et al, , Power Electronics, John Wiley ,1989
4. Otmar Kingenstein Switched Mode Power Supplies in Practice, John Wiley, 1994.
5. Billings K.H., Handbook of Switched Mode Power Supplies, McGraw Hill, 1989.
6. Nave M.J, Power Line Filter Design for Switched-Mode Power Supplies, Van Nostrand
Reinhold, 1991.

EEP 3304 A COMPUTER NETWORKS

Module 1
Evolution of Computer Networks
Types of Networks: Broadcast and Point-to-point, LAN, MAN, WAN, Wireless networks.
Protocols & Standardization, ISO/OSI Reference model, TCP/IP Reference Model.
Application Layer
Application layer protocols:-WWW and HTTP, FTP, DNS, SMTP, SNMP, RPC, P2P File
sharing, Domain Name system (DNS)
Module 2
Transport layer and Network Layer
Transport Layer Services, Relationship with Network Layer, Relationship with Application
Layer, Multiplexing and De multiplexing, UDP, TCP: Header ,Segment Structure, Services,
Connection establishment and termination, Flow control and window size advertising, TCP time
out and re-transmission, Congestion Control, TCP Fairness, Delay Modeling.
Network layer Services, Datagram and Virtual circuit services, IP datagram format and Types of
Services, Datagram encapsulation and Fragmentation, Reassembly and fragmentation
Module 3
Routing and Datalink Layer
Routing: Link state routing, distant vector routing, hierarchical routing, multicast routing, Data
link layer services: Error detect and correction techniques, Elementary Data link layer protocols,
sliding window protocols, HDLC ,Multiple access protocols, TDM, FDM, CDMA Random
access protocols: ALOHA, CSMA,CSMA/CD,CSMA/CA. Circuit and Packet Switching, Virtual
Circuits, Switching Technology for LAN, Ethernet switches, Virtual LAN
Module 4
Physical Layer, High speed Networks and Network programming
Physical Layer services, Transmission media, Data encoding schemes. ISDN, BISDN, Frame
relay, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet, FDDI, SONET .NETBIOS programming, TCT/IP and
Socket programming. Network Performance: Analytical Approaches-Network Traffic
Monitoring-simulations
Text Book:
1. Youlu Zheng and Shakil Akhtar, Networks for Computer Scientist and Engineers, Oxford
University Press,2006
2. James F. Kurose and Keith W. Ross, Computer Networking A Top-Down Approach
Featuring the Internet,2/e Pearson Education ,2003
References:
1 S. Keshav, An Engineering Approach to Computer Networking, Pearson education ,2002
2 F. Halsall, Data Communication, Computer Networks and Open Systems, Addison
Wesley, 1996
3 Andrew S. Tanenbaum, Computer Networks , 4/e, Pearson education, 2003

4 Behrouz A. Fourouzan ,Data Communications and Networking, 2/e Tat McGrawhill,2000

5 Leon-Garcia and I. Widjaja, Communication Networks, Tata McGraw Hill, 2000
6 Bertsekas and Gallagar , Data Networks, 2/e, PHI, 1992
7 Douglas E Comer ,Computer Networks and Internets, 2/e Pearson Education,2004
8. Gallo, Computer Communication and Networking Technologies, Thomson Learning
EEP 3304 B- DIGITAL SIMULATION OF POWER ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
Module 1
Review of numerical methods. Application of numerical methods to solve transients in
D.C.Switched R, L, R-L, R-C and R-L-C circuits. Extension to AC circuits.
Modeling of diode in simulation. Diode with R, R-L, R-C and R-L-C load with ac supply.
Modelling of SCR, TRIAC, IGBT and Power Transistors in simulation. Application of
numerical methods to R, L, C circuits with power electronic switches. Simulation of
gate/base drive circuits, simulation of snubber circuits.
Module 2
State space modeling and simulation of linear systems. Introduction to electrical machine
modeling: induction, DC, and synchronous machines, simulation of basic electric drives,
stability aspects.
Module 3
Simulation of single phase and three phase uncontrolled and controlled (SCR) rectifiers,
converters with self commutated devices- simulation of power factor correction schemes,
Simulation of converter fed dc motor drives ,Simulation of thyristor choppers with voltage,
current and load commutation schemes, Simulation of chopper fed dc motor.
Module 4
Simulation of single and three phase inverters with thyristors and self-commutated devices,
Space vector representation, pulse-width modulation methods for voltage control, waveform
control. Simulation of inverter fed induction motor drives.
Reference:
1. Simulink Reference Manua , Math works, USA.
2. Robert Ericson, Fundamentals of Power Electronics, Chapman & Hall, 1997.
3. Issa Batarseh, Power Electronic Circuits, John Wiley, 2004Simulink Reference
Manual, Math works, USA.
EEP 3304 C SOFT COMPUTING
Module 1
Introduction to Neural Network: Concept, biological neural network, evolution of artificial
neural network, McCulloch-Pitts neuron models, Learning (Supervise & Unsupervise) and
activation function, Models of ANN-Feed forward network and feed back network, Learning
Rules- Hebbian, Delta, Perceptron Learning and Windrow-Hoff, winner take all.

Module 2
Supervised Learning: Perceptron learning,- Single layer/multilayer, linear Separability, Adaline,
Madaline, Back propagation network, RBFN. Application of Neural network in forecasting, data
compression and image compression.
Unsupervised learning: Kohonen SOM (Theory, Architecture, Flow Chart, Training Algorithm)
Counter Propagation (Theory , Full Counter Propagation NET and Forward only counter
propagation net), ART (Theory, ART1, ART2). Application of Neural networks in pattern and
face recognition, intrusion detection, robotic vision.
Module 3
Fuzzy Set: Basic Definition and Terminology, Set-theoretic Operations, Member Function,
Formulation and Parameterization, Fuzzy rules and fuzzy Reasoning, Extension Principal and
Fuzzy Relations, Fuzzy if-then Rules, Fuzzy Inference Systems. Hybrid system including neuro
fuzzy hybrid, neuro genetic hybrid and fuzzy genetic hybrid, fuzzy logic controlled GA.
Application of Fuzzy logic in solving engineering problems.
Module 4
Genetic Algorithm: Introduction to GA, Simple Genetic Algorithm, terminology and operators of
GA (individual, gene, fitness, population, data structure, encoding, selection, crossover,
mutation, convergence criteria). Reasons for working of GA and Schema theorem, GA
optimization problems including JSPP (Job shop scheduling problem), TSP (Travelling salesman
problem), Network design routing, timetabling problem. GA implementation using MATLAB.
References:
S.N. Shivnandam, Principle of soft computing, Wiley.
S. Rajshekaran and G.A.V. Pai, Neural Network , Fuzzy logic And Genetic Algorithm,
PHI.
Jack M. Zurada, Introduction to Artificial Neural Network System JAico Publication.
Simon Haykins, Neural Network- A Comprehensive Foudation
Timothy J.Ross, Fuzzy logic with Engineering Applications, McGraw-Hills 1.
EEP 3401: EHV AC & DC TRANSMISSION
Module 1:
Introduction :Need of EHV transmission, standard transmission voltage,

comparison of EHV ac & dc transmission systems and their applications &

limitations, surface voltage gradients in conductor, distribution of voltage
gradients on sub-conductors, mechanical considerations of transmission
lines, modern trends in EHV AC and DC transmission
Extra High Voltage Testing: Characteristics and generation of impulse voltage,

generation of high Ac and Dc voltages, measurement of high voltage by

spheregaps and potential dividers.

Module 2
EHV AC Transmission :

Corona loss formulas, corona current, audible noise generation and

characteristics corona
pulses their generation and properties, radio interference (RI) effects, over
voltage due to
switching, ferroresonance, reduction of switching surges on EHV system,
principle of half wave
transmission.
Module 3
EHV DC Transmission:

Types of dc links, converter station, choice of converter configuration and

pulse number, effect
of source inductance on operation of converters.
Principle of dc link control, converter controls characteristics, firing angle
control, current and
excitation angle control, power control, starting and stopping of dc link.
Module 4
Converter faults, protection against over currents and over voltages,
smoothing reactors,
generation of harmonics, ac and dc filters,
Multi Terminal DC systems (MTDC): Types, control, protection and
applications.
Reference :
1. R. D. Begamudre, Extra High Voltage AC Transmission Engineering Wiley
Eastern.
2. K. R. Padiyar, HVDC Power Transmission Systems: Technology and System
Reactions New Age International.
3. J. Arrillaga, High Voltage Direct current Transmission IFFE Power Engineering
Series 6, Peter Peregrinus Ltd,London.
4. M. S. Naidu & V. Kamaraju, High Voltage Engineering Tata Mc Graw Hill.
5. M. H. Rashid , Power Electronics : Circuits, Devices and Applications Prentice
Hall of India.
6. S. Rao, EHV AC and HVDC Transmission Engineering and Practice Khanna
Publisher.
7. EPRI, Transmission Line Reference Book, 345 KV and above Electric Power
Research Institute. Palo Alto,California, 1982.
OR
Module-I
Constitution of EHV a.c. and d.c. links, Kind of d.c. links, Limitations and Advantages of a.c. and d.c.
transmission, Principal application of a.c. and d.c. transmission, Trends in EHV a.c. and d.c.

transmission, Power handling capacity. Converter analysis garetz

Overlapping.

circuit, Firing angle control,

Module- II
FACTS devices, basic types of controller, series controller, static synchronous series
compensator(SSSC),
thyristor-controlled
series
capacitor(TCSC),
thyristor
controlled
seriesreactor(TCSR), shunt controller (STATCOM), static VAR compensator(SVC), series-series
controller, combined series-shunt controller, unified power flow controller(UPFC), thyristor controlled
phase shifting transformer(TCPST).
Module- III
Components of EHV d.c. system, converter circuits, rectifier and inverter valves, Reactive power
requirements, harmonics generation, Adverse effects, Classification, Remedial measures to suppress,
filters, Ground return. Converter faults & protection harmonics misoperation, Commutation
failure,Multiterminal D.C. lines.
Module- IV
Control of EHV d.c. system desired features of control, control characteristics, Constant current
control,Constant extinction angle control. Ignition Angle control. Parallel operation of HVAC & DC
system. Problems & advantages.
Module- V
Travelling waves on transmission systems, Their shape, Attenuation and distortion, effect of
junctionand termination on propagation of traveling waves. Over voltages in transmission system.
Lightning,switching and temporary over voltages: Control of lighting and switching over voltages
EE8403 EHV A.C. and D.C. Transmission Reference:
1. S. Rao,- EHV AC & DC Transmission Khanna pub.
2. Kimbark,- HVDC Transmission john willy & sons pub.
3. Arrillaga,- HVDC Transmission2nd Edition ,IEE londan pub.
4. Padiyar, -HVDC Transmission 1st Edition ,New age international pub.
5. T.K. Nagsarkar,M.S. Sukhiza, -Power System Analysis, Oxford University
6. Narain.G. Hingorani, l. Gyugyi-Undustanding of FACTS concept and technology, John Wiley &
sons pub.
7. P.Kundur- H.V.D.C. Transmission McGraw Hill Pub.

EEP 3402 A: Research Methodology

Module 1
Introduction; Scientific Method; Research Problem Identification; Research Problem Definition;
Research Design; Research Design Process; Decisional Research with Mathematical Models.
Module 2
General Problem Solving; Logical Approach; Soft System Approach; Creative Approach; Group
Problem Solving Techniques for Idea Generation; Exploration Problem Identification;
Hypothesis Generation; Formulation of the Problem.
Module 3

Research Proposal; Purpose of a Research Proposal; Types of Research Proposals; Development

of the Proposals; Requirements of the Sponsoring Agent; Evaluation of Research Proposals;
Some Implicit Considerations.
Module 4
Mathematical Models; Development of Models; Solutions of Models; Composite Modelling
Methods; Heuristic Optimisation; Heuristic Problem-Solving Approaches; Advantages and
Limitations of Heuristic Methods; Simulation Modelling.
Reference :
K.N Krishnaswamy,Appa iyer Sivakumar & M.Mathirajan, Management Research
Methodology.Pearson Education.

C R Kothari, Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques,New Age International.

EEP 3402 B: Engineering Optimization

Module 1
Concepts of optimization: Engineering applications-Statement of optimization problemClassification - type and size of the problem.
Classical Optimization Techniques: Single and multi variable problems-Types of Constraints
.Semi definite case-saddle point.
Linear programming: Standard form-Geometry of LP problems-Theorem of LP-Relation to
convexity - formulation of LP problems - simplex method and algorithm -Matrix form- two
phase method.
Duality- dual simplex method- LU Decomposition. Sensitivity analysis .Artificial variables and
complementary solutions-QP.
Engineering Applications: Minimum cost flow problem, Network problems-transportation,
assignment & allocation, scheduling. Karmarkar method-unbalanced and routing problems.
Module 2
Nonlinear programming: Non linearity concepts-convex and concave functions- non-linear
programming - gradient and Hessian.
Unconstrained optimization: First & Second order necessary conditions-Minimisation &
Maximisation-Local & Global convergence-Speed of convergence.
Basic decent methods: Fibonacci & Golden section search - Gradient methods - Newton MethodLagrange multiplier method - Kuhn-tucker conditions. Quasi-Newton method- separable convex
programming - Frank and Wolfe method, Engineering Applications.

Module 3
Nonlinear programming- Constrained optimization: Characteristics of constraints-Direct
methods-SLP,SQP-Indirect methods-Transformation techniques-penalty function-Langrange
multiplier methods-checking convergence- Engineering applications
Module 4
Dynamic programming: Multistage decision process- Concept of sub optimization and principle
of optimality- Computational procedure- Engineering applications.
Genetic algorithms- Simulated Annealing Methods-Optimization programming, tools and
Softwarepackages.

References
1. David G Luenberger, .Linear and Non Linear Programming., 2nd Ed, Addison-Wesley
Pub.Co.,Massachusetts, 2003
2. W.L.Winston, .Operation Research-Applications & Algorithms.,2nd Ed., PWS-KENT
Pub.Co.,Boston, 2007
3. S.S.Rao, .Engineering Optimization., 3rd Ed.,New Age International (P) Ltd,New Delhi, 2007
4. W.F.Stocker, .Design of Thermal Systems., 3rd Ed., McGraw Hill, New York. 1990
5. G.B.Dantzig, .Linear Programming and Extensions. Princeton University Press, N.J., 1963.
6. L.C.W.Dixton,. Non Linear Optimisation: theory and algorithms. Birkhauser, Boston, 1980
7. Bazarra M.S., Sherali H.D. & Shetty C.M., .Nonlinear Programming Theory and Algorithms.,
John Wiley,New York,1979.
8 A. Ravindran , K. M. Ragsdell , G. V. Reklaitis , Engineering Optimization: Methods And
Applications , Wiley, 2008
9 Godfrey C. Onwubolu , B. V. Babu , New optimization techniques in engineering , Springer,
2004
10. Kalyanmoy Deb,.Optimisation for Engineering Design-Algorithms and Examples., Prentice
Hall India-1998
EEP3402 C : Industrial Communication
Module 1
Characteristics of Communication Networks-: Traffic characterization and Services- Circuit Switched and
Packet Switched Networks- Virtual circuit Switched networks- OSI Model- Protocol Layers and ServicesThe physical layer-Theoretical basis for data communication- signaling and modulation-multiplexingTransmission media-Physical interface and protocols .
Module 2
The transport layer: Connectionless transport-UDP TCP- Congestion control - Network layer series and
routing- internet protocol (IP) - Network layer addressing- hierarchical addresses-address resolutionservices- Datagram- virtual circuits- routing algorithm (Bellman Ford, Dijkstra) .
Module 3
Direct link Networks: Framing; Error detection; Reliable transmission; Multiple access protocols;
Concept of LAN- Ethernet LAN Ethernet frame structure-Ethernet (IEEE 802.3); Token Rings (IEEE
802.5 & FDDI); Address Resolution Protocol- IEEE 802.11 LANs- architecture and media access
protocols, hubs, bridges, switches, PPP, ATM, wireless LAN .
Module 4

Introduction to industrial networks : SCADA networks - Remote Terminal Unit (RTU), Intelligent
Electronic Devices (IED) - Communication Network, SCADA Server, SCADA/HMI Systems - single
unified standard architecture -IEC 61850 - SCADA Communication: various industrial communication
technologies -wired and wireless methods and fiber optics, open standard communication protocols .
References :
1. Karanjith S.Siyan, .Inside TCP/IP., 3rd edition, Techmedia, 1998
2. James F Kurose.Keith W Ross, .Computer networking A Top down Approach featured internet, Pearson
Education, 2003.
3. Radia Perlmal, .Interconnections second edition, Addison Wesley, 2000
4. Douglas E comer, .Inter networking with TCP/IP, Vol 1, Prentice Hall India, 1999.

EEP 3403 A Digital Control Systems

Module 1
Block diagram of Digital Control System, Advantages & limitations of Digital Control System,
comparison of continuous data & discrete data control system, Examples of digital control system.
Signal conversion and processing
Digital signal coding, data conversion and quantization, sampling period considerations, sampling as
impulse modulation, sampled spectra & aliasing, Reconstruction of analog signals, zero order hold,
first order hold, frequency domain characteristics, principles of discretization- impulse invariance,
finite difference approximation of derivatives, rectangular rules for integration, Bilinear
transformation, Mapping between s-plane & z-plane.
Module 2
Representation of digital control system:Linear difference equations, pulse transfer function, input-output
model, examples of first order continuous and discrete time systems, Signal flow graph applied to digital
control systems.
Module 3
Stability of digital control system in z-domain and Time domain analysis
Jurys method, R.H. criteria, Comparison of time response of continuous data and digital control
system, steady state analysis of digital control system, Effect of sampling period on transient response
characteristics.
Module 4
State space analysis: Discrete time state equations, significance of Eigen values & Eigen vectors, first and
secondcompanion form, Diagonalisation, Jordan Canonical form, similarity transformation, state
transition matrix, solution of discrete time state equation, Discretization of continuous state space model
& its solution. Liyapunov stability analysis, definitions, theorem, concept of equilibrium state.

Pole placement and observer designs: Concept of reachability, Controllability, Constructability &
Observability, Design of controller via Pole placement method, state observer design, dead beat controller
design, concept of duality.
Reference Books :
1. Digital Contol and State Variable Methods (M. Gopal) Tata McGraw Hill, 2nd Edition, March 2003.
2. Discrete Time Control Systems (K. Ogata) Pearson Education Inc., 1995.
3. Digital Control Systems (B.C. Kuo) Saunders College Publishing, 1992.
4. Digital Control (Richard J. Vaccaro) McGraw Hill Inc., 1995.
5. Modern Control System Design with MATLAB (Ashish Tewari) John Wiley, Feb. 2002.
6. Discrete Time Control Problems using MATLAB (Joe H. Chow, Dean K. Frederick) Thomson
Learning, 1st Edition, 2003.
7. System Dynamics and Control (Eronini Umez) Thomson Learning, 1999.
8. Digital Control of Dynamic Systems (Franklin Powel) Pearson Education, 3rd Edition, 2003.
9. Digital Control Systems vol. I & II (Isermann) Narosa publications

EEP 3403 B Microcontroller Based Systems

Module 1
Evolution of micro-controllers comparison between micro processor and micro controllersMicro-controller development systems; 8051, 8096 and PIC Series Microcontrollers architecture - hardware description.
Module 2
Addressing modes Terminology, Linear addressing, segmented addressing and stack
addressing.
Instruction set- arithmetic operations, logical operations, data transfer operations, control
transfer operations.
Module 3
Interrupt structure and Timers; Assembly language programming C program structure, data
acquisition.
Module 4
Typical applications in the control of power electronic converters for power supplies and
electric motor drives.
1. Douglas V.Hall, Microprocessors and Interfacing - Programming and Hardware , Tata
McGraw- Hill , Eleventh edition , 1997.
2. Kenheth J. Hintz and Daniel Tabak, 'Microcontrollers - Architecture, Implementation
and programming' McGraw Hill, USA, 1992.
3. John.B.Peatman, Design with microcontrollers', McGraw Hill International Ltd,
1989.

EEP 3403 C : Distributed Generation

Module 1
Introduction to energy conversion principle of renewable energy systems: Technical and social
implications; Solar energy. Overview of solar energy conversion methods. Solar radiation componentscollector-measurements-estimation;
solar
water
heating-Calculation-Types-analysis-economicsApplications; Solar thermal power generation.
Module 2
Direct energy conversion (DEC): DEC devices -Photo voltaic system-Solar cells- Cell efficiencyLimitations-PV modules-Battery back up-System design-Lighting and water pumping applications; Fuel
cells. types- losses in fuel cell applications; MHD generators- application of MHD generation.
Module 3
Wind energy: Characteristics-power extraction- types of wind machines .dynamics matchingperformance of wind generators .wind mills -applications- economics of wind power .
Module 4
Biofuels: Classification-biomass conversion process-applications; ocean thermal energy conversion
systems; Tidal and wave power-applications; Micro and mini hydel power; Hybrid Energy Systemsimplementation- case study .
References :
1. J.N.Twidell & A.D.Weir-Renewable Energy Sources, University press,Cambridge, 2001
2. Sukhatme, S.P., Solar Energy -Principles of Thermal Collection and Storage, Tata McGraw-Hill, New
Delhi 1997
3. Kreith, F., and Kreider, J.F., Principles of Solar Engineering, Mc-Graw-Hill Book Co. 2000
4. S.L. Soo, Direct Energy Conversion, Prentice Hall Publication, 1963
5. James Larminie , Andrew Dicks , Fuel Cell Systems, John Weily & Sons Ltd, 2000
6. J. F. Manwell , J. G. McGowan, A. L. Rogers , Wind Energy Explained, John Weily & Sons Ltd 2009
7. E.J. Womack, MHD power generation engineering aspects, Chapman and Hall Publication, 2002
8. G.D. Rai, Non Conventional energy Sources, Khanna Publications, New Delhi.1994
9. Loi Lei Lai, Tze Fun Chan, Distributed Generation- Induction and Permanent Magnet Generators,
IEEE Press, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., England. 2007.