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ENGINEERING
FUNDAMENTALS
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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS
SPECIAL NOTES
B. MAGNETISM 18
C. ELECTROSTATIC FIELDS 16
E. SEMICONDUCTOR DIODES 08
F. TRANSISTORS 06
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MODULE CONTENT
Note:
1.2 Distinguishes the difference between basic units & derived units.
1.3 States multiples & submultiples of units, for eg: Amperes: A, mA & kA
Capacitance: F, F.
1.4 States Ohms law, .Toules law & kirchoffs law.
1.6 Finds the equivalent resistance of simple series & parallel resistive
circuits.
1.7 Performs calculations for simple de circuits using above laws in 1.4 &
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B. MAGNETISM (18 Hours)
2. Develops and understanding on the principles of magnetism & its
applications.
2.4 Identifies magnetic field, magnetic flux density & units of flux & flux
density.
2.5 Identifies magneto motive force, magnetic field strength & their units.
2.11 Finds the direction of force of a current carrying conductor under a magnetic
field.
2.13 Explains the magnetization curve for Ferro magnetic materials & the hysterics
loop.
2.15 Performs calculations for simple series & parallel magnetic circuits.
3.3 Explains electric field & electric field strength using a parallel plate
capacitor.
3.8 States the expression for the energy stored in capacitor in terms of capacitance
& voltage drop.
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4.5 Writes the relationship of r.m.s. & average value of a conductor using the
form factor.
5.3 Explains leading, lagging waveforms & the phase angle between them.
6.1 States that in purely resistive circuit I is in phase with V, that in purely
inductive circuit I lag V by 90 & I lead V by 90 in a purely capacitive circuit.
6.2 Draws the pasor diagrams of voltage & current waveforms relating to above
6.1.
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6.13 Identifies following for above circuits when applied a sinusoidal
voltage.
(a) Active power (P) = VI cos watts
(b) Reactive power (Q) = VI sin reactive volt amperes
(c) Apparent power (S) = VI volt amperes.
6.15 Defines power factor as active power / apparent power and show that where V
& I are sinusoidal, power factor = cos 8.
6.16 Applies above equations in 3.12 to calculate power in L-R, C-R & L-R-C
series circuits.
6.17 Explains that power dissipation in series L-R and C-R AC circuit is
12R.
6.18 Uses phasor diagrams to solve problems related to simple series L-R, C-R and
L-C-R circuits.
6.19 Defines resonance occurring in series LRC circuit when the supply frequency
is same as natural oscillation frequency of the circuit.
7.7 States the reasons for start conduction in semiconductors when heated.
7.8 Explains the term doping.
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7.9 Explains how n-type & p-type materials are obtained by doping.
7.10 States the names of impurities used for doping.
7.12 Explains how the p-n junctions behave when forward biased & reverse biased.
7.13 Draws the circuit symbol for p-n junction diode indicating the conventional
current flow.
7.14 Explains methods of half & full wave rectification using simple circuit
diagrams.
8.2 Identifies the two types npn & pnp according to the arrangement of
semiconductor layers.
8.3 Draws the symbols & diode equivalent diagram npn & pnp transistor.
8.4 Identifies how the voltages are connected to forward basic the pn junction
between base & emitter and reverse bias the pn junction between base &
collector.
8.5 Explains the describe the transistor action for npn & pnp arrangements.
8.8 Explains the need to bias the transistor before applying an AC signal.
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ASSIGNMENTS/PRACTICAL/DEMONSTRATIONS/SITE VISITS
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ELECTRICAL
INSTALLATION
TECHNOLOGY -
DOMESTIC
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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION TECHNOLOGY - DOMESTIC
SPECIAL NOTES
Library assignments with significant lecture support could be the most appropriate
methods for achieving the given objectives.
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Lecture/Tutorial - 72 hours
Practical/Demonstration/Industrial visit - 15hours
Self study - 13 hours
National Hours - 100 hours
MODULE CONTENT
Note :
All the objectives should be understood prefixed by the words.
"The expected learning outcome is that the student".
1.7 Describes the reasons for forming the filament as coil/coiled coil pattern.
1.10 States the typical lumen / watt rating of a tungsten halogen lamp.
1.12 Describes the principle of operation of the fluorescent lamp, with the aid
of a circuit design.
1.18 States that the compact fluorescent lamp is incorporated with an electronic
ballast.
1.19 Compares the compact fluorescent lamp with a tungsten filament lamp.
2.1 States three methods of generation of electricity for public utility in Sri Lanka
1.5 States that the frequency of the A.C. supply in Sri Lanka is 50 hertz.
2.12 Explains the reasons for ear thing the center terminal of a 3 phase, 4
wire system in a T.T. system of L .T. distribution.
2.13 Describes why the centre terminal of a 3 phase, 4 wire, system is called
"Neutral" and any phase wire is called "Live".
2.14 States that the domestic power supply is derived from the 3 phase 4
wire system
2.17 States that voltage levels 100v, 110v, 117v, 220v, 230v; and 240v,
at 60Hz or 50Hz are used for domestic supply in various countries of
the world .
3.4 Compares copper conductors with aluminum conductors with respect to the
followings,
(a) Resistivity
(b) Melting point
(c) Tensile strength
(d) Hardness.
3.5 States that polyvinyl chloride is used as the insulation and sheathing
material for commonly used electric cables.
3.4 Draws cross sectional diagram of a multi core cable with solid / stranded conductors.
3.7 States the standard colors used, for the following single and multi core
Pv'C cables manufactured according to BS and SLS standards,
(a) Flexible cables
(b) Non-flexible cables.
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3.9 States the factors, which determines the current currying capacity of a cable.
3.12 States the co-ordination between the nominal current rating of on over current
protective device and the current carrying capacity of a cable.
3.13 States the coordination between the design current of a circuit and the
nominal current rating of an over current protective device.
3.16 Calculates the volt drop in a given cable according to given data.
3.17 States the IEE regulation applicable to the volt drop in an electrical
installation.
3.18 States the lEE regulation with respect tv the parallel connection of cables.
3.20 Explains with the aid of diagram the method of making the following cable
joints.
(a) Straight joint
(b) Tee joint
(c) Married joints.
3.21 States the applications of the joints mentioned in objective No. 20.
4.9 States that following devices are used over current protective devices,
(a) Rewritable fuse
(b) H.R.C. / H.B.C. fuse
(c) Miniature circuit breaker.
(d) Modulded case circuit breaker.
4.10 Describes what is meant by the nominal current rating with respect to the
O.C. devices mentioned in objective No 4.9.
4.19 Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of H.R.C. fuse when comp
arid with the rewritable fuse.
4.21 States that H.R.C. / H.B.C. fuses are classified according to the nature
loads.
4.23 Describes the principle of operation of the miniature circuit breaker (MCB).
4.24 States that two types of operating systems as the rmaland magnetic are
incorporated in MCBS.
4.25 Lists seven special features of a MCB when composed with rewritable fuse.
4.26 States that MCBs are available in four types to be selected according to
The nature of loads.
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4.27 Compares MCB with a rewritable fuse with respect to characteristics and
safety.
5.2 Describes the effect of electric current flow through human body.
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5.5 States the sources of separated extra low voltage.
5.6 Explains the importance of earthling the centre point of 3-phase star connected
alternating current source.
5.7 Explains how a person is exposed to an electric shock when the live
wire of a 3- phase system is touched.
5.8 Explains the working principle of Neon Tester when it is used to identify the
live wire of a 3-phase system.
5.9 Explains the risk of using an electrical appliance having exposed metal parts,
without the earth connection.
5.12 Describes the use of an Isolation Transformer to minimize the risk of electric
shock.
5.15 Describes what is meant by the sensitivity and rated current of a RCCB.
5.19 States the factors, which determines the resistance of an earth electrode.
5.22 Describes the protective measures applied for the protection against direct
contact protection against indirect contact.
6.5 States that the electrical installation work in Sri Lanka to be carried out according to
followings,
(a) lEE regulations.
(b) Sri Lanka Draft standards
(c) Supply authorities requirements.
6.6 States that the minimum size of cable permitted to use in final sub circuits is 1.Omm2
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6.7 States the lEE regulations relevant to the followings,
(a) Minimum size of cable permitted to use in final sub circuits
(b) Installation of single pole switches
(c) Socket outlets and Edison screw lamps
(d) Electrical fittings in bathrooms.
6.8 Defines the,
(a) Ring circuit
(b) Radial circuit.
6.9 States lEE regulations relevant to the installation ofring circuits and radial
circuits.
6.12 Prepares a single line layout diagram to illustrate the distribution of final sub circuit
from the,
6.14 Prepares a complete single line layout diagram to illustrate the arrangement of a
domestic installation from KWh meter up to final sub circuit.
6.15 Explains the principle of following cable laying methods used in domestic
installations,
(a) Clipped direct to surface method
(b) PYC conduits method.
6.16 States the standard sizes of PVC conduits used in electrical installation.
6.17 Lists the types of PVC conduit accessories used in electrical installation
work.
6.18 Explains the principle of operation of the trembler type AC electric bell.
6.19 Draws a schematic diagram to illustrate the installation method of electric bell
with a low voltage transformer.
6.20 Explains the recommended methods of carrying out the following tests in an
electrical installation,
(a) Insulation test between live and neutral
(b) Insulation resistance between lives neutral and earth
(c) Polarity tests
(d) Test for Ring circuits
(e) Testing of circuit protective conductor
(f) Testing of Earth Electrode Resistance
(g) Testing the operation of RCCB
NCT (ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING) 1STYEAR
EE1: 06 Workshop based practical 10 Hours During the 1st Before the 15%
P1 should be covered from practical week and end of
the topics of D,E,F under 3rdweek of the October.
supervisio 2nd term.
Sub topics of n.
(a) MCB and circuit
distribution.
(b) Single phase wiring.
(c) 3 phase wiring.
(d) Earthling &
protection.
*Note: For facilitating of demonstration or industrial visits, relevant COTs or Tech colleges should be
obtained services from the outside industries. Ex: production companies of Electrical cable products/
Electrical / protection equipment etc.