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SEMESTER - I
Electives: New Electives may be added by the department according to the needs of emerging fields
of technology. The name of the elective and its syllabus should be submitted to the University before the
course is offered.
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SEMESTER - II
Hrs/week Evaluation Scheme (Marks)
Sl. Course No. Subjects L T P Sessional ESE Credit
No. Sub Theory / Total
TA CT Total Practical (C)
1 MEEPC 201 Electric Drives 3 1 0 25 25 50 100 150 4
2 Digital Control Systems
MEEPC 202 3 1 0 25 25 50 100 150 4
3 Switched Mode and
MEEPC 203 Resonant Convertors 3 1 0 25 25 50 100 150 4
4 Power Quality
MEEPC 204 3 1 0 25 25 50 100 150 4
5 Elective III
MEEPC 205 3 0 0 25 25 50 100 150 3
6 MEEPC 206 Elective IV 3 0 0 25 25 50 100 150 3
7 Advanced Power
MEEPC 207 0 0 3 25 25 50 100 150 2
Electronics and Control Lab
8 MEEPC 208 Seminar II 0 0 2 50 0 50 0 50 1
Total 18 4 5 225 175 400 700 1100 25
Electives: New Electives may be added by the department according to the needs of emerging fields
of technology. The name of the elective and its syllabus should be submitted to the University before the
course is offered.
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SEMESTER – III
* TA based on a Technical Report submitted together with presentation at the end of the Industrial
Training and Mini Project
** Evaluation of the Industrial Training and Mini Project will be conducted at the end of the third
semester by a panel of examiners, with at least one external examiner, constituted by the University.
*** The marks will be awarded by a panel of examiners constituted by the concerned institute
SEMESTER – IV
Total 300 15
* 50% of the marks to be awarded by the Project Guide and the remaining 50% to be awarded by a
panel of examiners, including the Project Guide, constituted by the Department
** Thesis evaluation and Viva-voce will be conducted at the end of the fourth semester by a panel of
examiners, with at least one external examiner, constituted by the University.
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MEEPC 101 ADVANCED MATHEMATICS L T P C
3 1 0 4
Probability concepts - Variables and distribution function - PDF, Markov Chains – Stochastic
Processes – Characteristics - Markov Processes – Correlation - Auto Correlation – Cross
Correlations– Response of linear discrete time systems to white noise
1.Erwin Kreyszig, Introductory Functional Analysis with Applications, John Wiley & Sons,
2004.
2. Papoulis A , Probability, Random Variables and Stochastic Processes, 3rd edition, Mc- Graw
Hill.
3. Kalyanmoy Deb, Optimization for Engineering Design, PHI-2002.
4. Simmons D M, Non Linear Programming for Operations Research, PHI.
5. Elsgoltis, Differential Equations and Calculus of Variations, MIR publication.
6. Ochi M K, Applied Probability and Stochastic Processes, John Wiley & Sons, 1992.
7. Luenberger D G, Optimization by Vector Space Method, John Wiley.
8. Grewal B S, Higher Engineering Mathematics, Khanna Publishers.
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MEEPC 102 ANALYSIS OF POWER ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS L T P C
3 1 0 4
Ideal and Real switches, static and dynamic performance, loss calculation and selection of heat
sink. Power diodes, Power Transistors, Power MOSFETS, IGBTs, Thyristor, GTO- Static and
Dynamic Performance, Driver circuits., Turn on; Turn off and over voltage Snubbers for
switching devices.
Rectifiers: Uncontrolled rectifiers-Single phase and Three phase- Analysis with R and RL loads,
Analysis with capacitive filter- Line current Distortion, THD, DPF, PF, Line voltage distortion -
effect of source inductance- Effect of Single Phase Rectifiers on Neutral Currents in a Three
Phase Four-Wire System. Controlled Rectifiers-Single phase and Three phase-fully controlled
and semi controlled-Analysis with RL, RLE loads-Performance, Voltage conversion ratio, Effect
of source inductance- Power factor –Inversion mode of operation - Dual converters- Circulating
and Non circulating-Applications.
Module2: DC Choppers
Principle of operation, two quadrant and four quadrant choppers, PWM control- Forced
commutation- Voltage and Current commutated choppers -effect of source inductance- filter
circuits –multiphase chopper.
Module4: Inverters
Half Bridge and Full Bridge-Six Steps and Two Levels PWM. Analysis with delta and Y
connected RL loads- Harmonics and Voltage control in inverters-Sine triangle modulation-
Unipolar and Bipolar modulation-Selective harmonic elimination- output filter design-Resonant
inverters-series and parallel. Current source inverter-Single phase and Three phase. Multilevel
Inverters-Types.
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References:
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MEEPC 103 DYNAMICS OF ELECTRICAL MACHINES L T P C
3 1 0 4
Module 1: Introduction
Unified approach to the analysis of electrical machine – basic two-pole machine – Kron’s
primitive machine – voltage, power and torque equation –linear transformation from 3-phase to
2-phase - transformation from rotating axes to stationary axes – power invariance – park’s
transformation for 3-phase synchronous and induction machines.
Module 2: DC machines
Application of generalized theory to separately excited, shunt, series and compound machines –
sudden short circuit of separately excited generator - separately excited dc motor - steady state
and transient analysis – transfer functions of separately excited dc generator & motor.
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References:
2. Krauss, Wasyncsuk and Sudholf, Analysis of Electrical Machines and Drive Systems, John
Wiley
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MEEPC 104 SYSTEM THEORY L T P C
3 1 0 4
Module 1
State variable representation of system - concept of state - Equilibrium points – Stability -
Solution of state equation - eigen values - eigen vectors – modes - modal decomposition - eigen
value and stability - State space representation of discrete time systems - Discretization of
continuous time state equation
Module 2
Lyapunov stability - definition of stability, asymptotic stability and instability - Lyapunov’s
second method - Lyapunov’s stability analysis of LTI continuous time and discrete time systems
- stability analysis of non linear system - Krasovski’s theorem - variable gradient method
Module 3
Concepts of controllability and observability - controllability and observability tests for
continuous time and discrete time systems - controllability and observability studies based on
canonical forms of state model - effect of state feedback on controllability and observability -
pole placement by state feedback for continuous and discrete time systems - Design of full order
and reduced order observer for continuous time and discrete time systems
Module 4
Optimal control - formulation of optimal control problem - Minimum time control problem -
minimum energy problem - minimum fuel problem - state regulator problem - output regulator
problem – tracking problem - choice of performance measure - optimal control based on
quadratic performance measure – optimal control system design using second method Lyapunov
- solution of reduced Riccatti equation..Robust control systems – introduction - sensitivity
analysis of robustness - system with uncertain parameters - design of robust PID controlled
systems.
References:
1. Thomas Kailath, Linear systems, Prentice Hall Inc
2. Ogata K. , Modern control Engg (Second Edition), Prentice Hall Inc, 1990
3. Ogata K, Discrete time control systems, P.H.I
4. Gopal M. , Digital Control and State Variable methods, TMH, 1997
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5. Gopal M., Modern Control System Theory
6. Chen C.T., Linear system theory and design, New York,Holt Rinechart and Winston , 1984
7. Richard.C.Dorf and Bishop R.T, Modern Control System, P.H.I publishers
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MEEPC 105-1 PROCESS CONTROL & AUTOMATION L T P C
3 0 0 3
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.
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5. Macari Emir Joe and Michael F Saunders, Environmental Quality Innovative
Technologies for 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 Control Systems: Applications, Design and Tuning(3 rd Edition)
McGrawHill Book Co, 1988
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MEEPC 105-2 OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES L T P C
3 0 0 3
References:
1. Rao S.S, Optimisation:Theory and Application, Wiley Eastern Press
2. Pierre, D.A., Optimisation, Theory with Applications, John Wiley & Sons
3. Fox, R.L., Optimisation method for Engineering Design, Addition Wesley
4. Hadely,G., Linear Programming, Addition Wesley
5. Bazaara & Shetty, ‘Non-linear Programming’
6. Goldberg D.E. , Genetic Algorithm in Search, Optimization, and Machine Learning,
Addison-Wesly, 1989.
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7. Marco Dorigo, Vittorio Miniezza and Alberto Colorni, “Ant System:Optimization by a
colony of Cooperation Agent”, IEEE transaction on system man and Cybernetics-Part
B:cybernetics, Volume 26, No 1, pp. 29-41,1996.
8. Shi, Y. Eberhart, R.C., “A Modified Particle Swarm Optimizer”, Proceedings of the IEEE
International conference on Evolutionary Computation, Anchorage, AK, pp. 69-73, May
1998
9. Recent literature should also be referred
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MEEPC 105-3 ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS AND FUZZY L T P C
SYSTEMS
3 0 0 3
Module 1
Pattern classification –Learning and generalisation-structure of neural networks – ADA line and
Mada line-perceptrons .Linear separability – Back propagation – XOR function-Backpropagation
algorithm-Hopfied and Hamming networks- Kohensen’s network-Boltzmenn machine-in and out
star network – Art 1 and Art 2 nets-Neuro adaptive control applications-ART architecture –
Comparison layer – Recognition layer – ART classification process – ART implementation –
Examples
Module 2
Character recognition networks, Neural network control application, connectionist expert
systems for medical diagnosis Self organizing maps-Applications of neural algorithms and
systems -Character recognition networks, Neural network control application, connectionist
expert systems for medical diagnosis -Different faces of imprecision – inexactness, Ambiguity,
Undecidability, Fuzziness and certainty, Probability and fuzzy logic, Intelligent systems.
Module 3
Fuzzy sets and crisp sets - Intersections of Fuzzy sets, Union of Fuzzy sets, the complement of
Fuzzy sets. Fuzzy reasoning - Linguistic variables, Fuzzy propositions, Fuzzy compositional
rules of inference- Methods of decompositions, Defuzzification.
Module 4
Methodology of fuzzy design - Direct & Indirect methods with single and multiple experts,
Adaptive fuzzy control, Rule base design using dynamic response. Fuzzy logic applications to
engineering, Fuzzy decision making, Neuro-Fuzzy systems, Fuzzy Genetic Algorithms.
References:
1. Martin T. Hogan , Howard B.Demuth, M, ’Neural network design’
2. Zuroda, J.M.,’Introduction to Artificial Neural Systems’, Jaico publishing house, Bombay,
1994.
3. Zimmermann, H.J., ‘Fuzzy set theory and its applications’, Allied publishers limited,
Madras,1966
4. Klir, G.J., and Folge., T., ‘Fuzzy sets, uncertainty and information’, PHI, New Delhi,1991.
5. EarlCox,,’The Fuzzy Systems Handbook’, AP professional Cambridge, MA 02139, 1994.
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MEEPC 105-4 DATA ACQUISITION AND SIGNAL L T P C
CONDITIONING 3 0 0 3
Review of Nyquist.s Sampling Theorem-Aliasing. Need for Prefiltering-First and second order
filters - classification and types of filters - Low -pass, High-pass, Band-pass and Band-rejection
and All Pass: Butterworth, Bessel, Chebyshev and Elliptic filters. Opamp RC Circuits for
Second Order Sections-Design of Higher Order Filters using second order sections using
Butterworth Approximation-Narrow Band pass and Notch Filters and their application in DAS.
Sample and Hold Amplifiers
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Module 4: Digital Signal Transmission and Interfacing
DAS Boards-Introduction. Study of a representative DAS Board-Interfacing Issues with DAS
Boards, I/O vs Memory Addressing, Software Drivers, Virtual Instruments, Modular
Programming Techniques for Robust Systems, Bus standard for communication between
instruments - GPIB (IEEE-488bus) - RS-232C- USB-4-to-20mA current loop serial
communication systems. Communication via parallel port . Interrupt-based Data Acquisition.
Software Design Strategies-Hardware Vs Software Interrupts-Foreground/ background
Programming Techniques- Limitations of Polling. Circular Queues
References:
1. Ernest O Doeblin., "Measurement Systems: Application and Design", McGraw Hill ( Int.
edition) 1990, ISBN 0-07-100697-4
2. George C.Barney, "Intelligent Instrumentation “, Prentice Hall of India Pvt Ltd., New
Delhi, 1988.
3. Ibrahim, K.E., "Instruments and Automatic Test Equipment", Longman Scientific &
Technical Group Ltd., UK, 1988.
4. John Uffrenbeck, "The 80x86 Family ,Design, Programming, And Interfacing",
Pearson Education, Asia,
5. Bates Paul, "Practical digital and Data Communications with LSI", Prentice Hall of India,
1987.
6. Clayton, G.B. .Operational Amplifiers.,Butterworth &Co,
7. Ray A.K et. Al ,.Advanced Microprocessors and Peripherals., Tata McGrawHill,
8. Oliver Cage, .Electronic Measurements and Instrumentation., McGraw-Hill, ( Int.
edition) 1975, ISBN 0-07-085544-7
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MEEPC 106-1 POWER SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AND L T P C
MODELLING
3 0 0 3
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References:
1. Kassakian J G et al, Principles of Power Electronics, Addison Wesley
2 Williams. B W, Principles and Elements of Power Electronics, University of Strathclyde,
Glasgow
3. Ned Mohan, Undeland, Robins, Power Electronics – Concepts, Applications and Design,
JohnWiley and Sons, Singapore
4. Singh M D, Khanchandani, K B Power Electronics, Tata McGraw Hill
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MEEPC 106-2 OPTIMAL AND ADAPTIVE CONTROL THEORY L T P C
3 0 0 3
References:
1. Donald E. Kirk, Optimal Control Theory, An introduction, Prentice Hall Inc.
2. Sage, A.P. Optimum Systems Control, Prentice Hall.
3. HSU and Meyer, Modern Control . Principles and Applications, McGraw Hill.
4. Yoan D. Landu, Adaptive Control (Model Reference Approach), Marcel Dekker.
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MEEPC 106-3 EMBEDDED CONTROLLERS L T P C
3 0 0 3
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MEEPC 106-4 BIOMEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION L T P C
3 0 0 3
References:
1. .Khandpur R.S Hand Book of Biomedical Instrumentation, -TMH.
2. Principles of Applied Biomedical Instrumentation Geddes & Baker, Wiley
Interscience.
3. Biophysical Measurements - Peter Strong, TEKTRONIX.
4. Joseph D. Bronzino Biomedical Engineering Hand book (IEEE Press book)
5. Leslie Cromwel, Biomedical Instrumentation and Measurements, Prentice hall.
6. Wells P.N.R Biomedical Ultrasonic. Academic Press,
7. Cobbold R Transducers for BIOMEDICAL Instruments,. John Wiley and Sons Inc.
8. Guyton A.C., 'Saunders W.B Text Book of Medical Physiology,.".
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MEEPC 107 POWER ELECTRONICS LAB L T P C
0 0 3 2
Objective: To develop practical skills in design of power electronic converters and applications
to electric drives
To provide an opportunity to experience the theory portions covered in various subjects in the
laboratory
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
A) HARDWARE
1. Single Phase Semi-converter with R-L load for continuous & discontinuous conduction
modes
2. Single Phase Full-converter with R-L load for continuous & discontinuous conduction
modes
3. Digital firing circuit
4. Three Phase Full-converter with R-L-E load
5. Controlled and Uncontrolled rectifier with different types of filters - continuous &
discontinuous modes of operation
6. Transformer and Inductor design
7. Current & voltage commutated thyristorized chopper
8. MOSFET/ IGBT/Transistor based DC Choppers (Buck & Boost)
9. Half bridge square wave inverter
10. Single-phase Sine triangle PWM inverter
11. Single Phase AC Voltage Controller
12. Transfer function of armature controlled DC Motor
13. Microcontroller and DSP based control of dc-dc converters
14. Study of harmonic pollution by power electronics loads using power quality analyser
B) SIMULATION
1. 3-phase full converter and semi-converter with R, RL and RLE loads
2. 3-phase ac voltage controller
3. Closed loop control of DC-DC converter
4. 3-phase sine PWM inverter
5. Measurement of THD of current & voltage waveforms of controlled & uncontrolled 3-
phase rectifiers.
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MEEPC 108 SEMINAR – I L T P C
0 0 2 1
Each student shall present a seminar on any topic of interest related to the core / elective courses
offered in the first semester of the M. Tech. Programme. He / she shall select the topic based on
the references from international journals of repute, preferably IEEE journals. They should get
the paper approved by the Programme Co-ordinator / Faculty member in charge of the seminar
and shall present it in the class. Every student shall participate in the seminar. The students
should undertake a detailed study on the topic and submit a report at the end of the semester.
Marks will be awarded based on the topic, presentation, participation in the seminar and the
report submitted
.
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MEEPC 201 ELECTRIC DRIVES L T P C
3 1 0 4
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MEEPC 202 DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEMS L T P C
3 1 0 4
References: -
1. Gene F Franklin, J David Powell, Michael Workman, Digital control of dynamic systems,
Pearson education
2. Liegh J R,Applied Digital Control,Rinchart and Winston Inc,New Delhi
3. Frank L Lewis, Applied optimal control and estimation,Prentice-Hall,Englewood Cliffs,
New Jersey,1992
4. Benchamin C Kuo ,Digital Control Systems,2nd Edition, Saunders College
Publishing,Philadelphia,1992
5. Ogata K, Discrete – Time control systems, Pearson education, Asia
6. Philips C L , Nagle H T, Digital control systems, Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, New
Jersey,1995
7. Jacquot R G,Modern digital control systems,Marcal Decker,New York 1995
8. Gopal M, Digital control and state variable methods, Tata McGraw-Hill 2009
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MEEPC 203 SWITCHED MODE AND RESONANT L T P C
CONVERTERS 3 1 0 4
Half and Full Bridge Converters . Basic Operation and Waveforms-Magnetics . Output Filter .
Flux Imbalance . Switching Stresses and Losses . Power Limits . Voltage Mode Control.
Flyback Converter . discontinuous mode operation . waveforms . Control . Magnetics- Switching
Stresses and Losses . Disadvantages - Continuous Mode Operation . Waveforms . Control .
Design Relations.
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Power Circuit Layout for minimum EMI. EMI Filtering at Input and Output Effect of EMI Filter
on SMPS Control Dynamics
References:
1. Ned Mohan, Power Electronics:Converters,Applications and Design , John Wiley & Sons
2 Abraham I Pressman, Switching Power Supply Design. McGrawHill .
3 Daniel M Mitchell, DC-DC Switching Regulator Analysis. McGraHill
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MEEPC 204 POWER QUALITY L T P C
3 1 0 4
Module 1
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.
Modeling of networks and components under non-sinusoidal conditions-transmission and
distribution systems-shunt capacitors-transformers-electric machines-ground systems-loads that
cause power quality problems-power quality problems created by drives and its impact on drives
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. Grounding and wiring-introduction-NEC grounding requirements-reasons
for grounding-typical grounding and wiring problems-solutions to grounding and wiring
problems.
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References:
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MEEPC 205-1 DIGITAL SIMULATION OF POWER L T P C
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS 3 0 0 3
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
as MEEPCts.
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.
References:
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MEEPC 205-2 SCADA SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS L T P C
3 0 0 3
References:
1. Stuart A. Boyer: SCADA- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, Instrument Society of
America Publications, USA, 1999
2. Gordon Clarke, Deon Reynders: Practical Modern SCADA Protocols: DNP3, 60870.5 and
Related Systems, Newness Publications, Oxford, UK, 2004
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MEEPC 205-3 SPECIAL ELECTRICAL MACHINES AND L T P C
DRIVES 3 0 0 3
References:
1. Miller T J E, Switched Reluctance Motor and Their Control, Clarendon Press, Oxford,
1993.
2. Miller T J E, Brushless Permanent Magnet and Reluctance Motor Drives, Clarendon
Press, Oxford,1989.
3 Bose B K, Modern Power Electronics & AC drives, Pearson, 2002.
4 Athani V.V. “stepper motors – Fundamentals, Applications &Design” New Age
International
5 Kenjo T, Sugawara A, Stepping Motors and Their Microprocessor Control, Clarendon
Press, Oxford, 1994.
6. Kenjo T, Power Electronics for the Microprocessor Age, Oxford University Press, 1990.
Ali Emadi (Ed), Handbook
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MEEPC 205-4 ESTIMATION THEORY L T P C
3 0 0 3
References: –
1. James S Meditch, Stochastic Optimal Linear Estimation and Control, McGraw-Hill, New
York, 1969.
2. Jerry M Mendel ‘Lessons in Estimation Theory for Signal processing, Communication,
and Control, Prentice-Hall Inc, New Delhi, 1995.
3. Mohinder S Grewal, Angus P Andrews, Kalman Filtering; Theory and Practice,
Prentice-Hall Inc, Englewood Cliffs, 1993.
4. Grimble M J, M A Johnson, Optimal Control and Stochastic Estimation; Theory and
Applications, Wiley, New York, 1988.
5. Peter S Meybeck, Stochastic Models, Estimation, and Control, Volume 1 & 2, Academic
Press, New York, 1982.
6. Papoulis Athanasios, Probability, Random Variables, and Stochastic Process, 2nd Edition,
McGraw-Hill, New York, 1984.
7. Frank L Lewis, Optimal Estimation, Wiley, New York, 1986.
8. Mcgarty J P, Stochastic Systems and State Estimation, John Wiley, New York, 1974.
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MEEPC 206-1 FLEXIBLE AC TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS L T P C
3 0 0 3
Module 1
Reactive power control in electrical power transmission lines - uncompensated line –
Shunt Compensation and Series compensation: Voltage Stability- Improvement of
Transient stability, Power Oscillation damping.
Introduction to FACTS - Basic Types of FACTS controller- Brief description and definitions of
FACTS controllers – Benefits from FACTS technology.
Module 2
Variable impedance type Static Var generators – Switching Converter type Var generators Static
Var Compensator (SVC) and Static Compensator (STATCOM): Principle of operation,
configuration and control – The Regulation Slope- Transient Stability enhancement and Power
Oscillation damping.Comparison between STATCOM and SVC
Module 3
Variable Impedance Type series compensators: Thyristor Switched Series Capacitor (TSSC),
Thyristor Controlled Series Capacitor (TCSC) - Sub synchronous characteristics- Basic NGH
SSR DamperStatic Synchronous Series Compensator (SSSC): Principle of operation,
configuration and control.
Module 4
Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC): Principle of operation, Conventional Transmission
control capabilities, Comparison of UPFC to Controlled Series Compensators- Control structure.
Interline Power Flow Controller (IPFC) – Basic operating Principles and Characteristics
Generalized and multifunctional FACTS controllers.
References:
1. Miller , T J E “Reactive Power Control in Power Systems” John Wiley, 1982.
2. Hingorani N G and Gyugyi L , “Understanding FACTS” IEEE Press, 2000.
3. Song Y.H and. Johns A.T “Flexible ac Transmission Systems (FACTS)” IEEE Press,
1999.
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4. Mohan Mathur R. and Rajiv K. Varma, “Thyristor based FACTS controllers for
Electrical Transmission Systems”, Wiley Interscience, IEEE Press 2002.
5. Padiyar K.R. “Facts Controllers In Power Transmission and Distribution”, New Age
International Publishers, June 2007.
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MEEPC 206-2 DSP AND APPLICATIONS L T P C
3 0 0 3
DSP Application - Introduction to digital signal processors chips, case study of different DSP
applications. Application of filters to analog & digital signal processor,
References:
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MEEPC 206-3 INDUSTRIAL CONTROL ELECTRONICS L T P C
3 0 0 3
Module 1
Review of switching regulators and switch mode power supplies-Uninterrupted power supplies-
solid state circuit breakers – programmable logic controllers. Analog Controllers - Proportional
controllers, Proportional – Integral controllers, PID controllers, Feed forward control
Module 2
Signal conditioners-Instrumentation amplifiers – voltage to current, current to voltage, voltage to
frequency, frequency to voltage converters ; Isolation circuits – cabling; magnetic and electro
static shielding and grounding.
Module 3
Opto-Electronic devices and control , Applications of opto isolation, interrupter modules and
photo sensors – Fibre optics – Bar code equipment, application of barcode in industry.
Module 4
Stepper motors and servo motors- control and applications. Servo motors – servo motor
controllers – servo amplifiers – selection of servo motor – applications of servo motors.
References:
1. Michael Jacob, ‘Industrial Control Electronics – Applications and Design’, Prentice Hall,
1988.
2. Thomas, E. Kissel, ‘ Industrial Electronics’PHI, 2003
3. James Maas, ‘Industrial Electronics’, Prentice Hall, 1995.
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MEEPC 206-4 ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION L T P C
3 0 0 3
Module 1: Introduction
Geometric configuration of robots – Manipulators – Drive systems – Internal and external sensors-– End
effectors – Control systems – Robot programming languages and applications –
Introduction to robotic vision
References:
1. Fu K S, Gonazlez R C and Lee C S G, Robotics (Control, Sensing, Vision and Intelligence),
McGraw-Hill, 1987.
2. Wesley, E Sryda, Industrial Robots: Computer Interfacing and Control. PHI, 1985.
3. Asada and Slotine, Robot Analysis and Control, John Wiley and Sons, 1986.
4. Philippe Coiffet, Robot Technology, Vol. II (Modeling and Control), Prentice Hall INC, 1981.
5. Saeed B Niku, Introduction to Robotics, Analysis, Systems and Applications, Pearson Education, 2002.
6. Groover M P, Mitchell Wesis, Industrial Robotics Technology Programming andApplications, Tata
McGraw-Hill, 1986.
7. Sciavicco L, B Siciliano, Modeling & Control of Robot Manipulators, 2nd Edition,Springer Verlag,
2000.
8. Gray J O, D G Caldwell (Ed), Advanced Robotics & Intelligent Machines, The Institution of Electrical
Engineers, UK, 1996.
9. Craig John J, Introduction to Robotics: Mechanics and Control, Pearson, 1989.
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MEEPC 207 ADVANCED POWER ELECTRONICS AND L T P C
CONTROL LAB 0 0 3 2
Objective:
To develop practical skills in design of power electronic devices and its control circuit
To provide an opportunity to experience the theory portions covered in various subjects in theory
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MEEPC 208 SEMINAR – II
L T P C
0 0 2 1
Each student shall present a seminar on any topic of interest related to the core / elective courses
offered in the second semester of the M. Tech. Programme. He / she shall select the topic based
on the references from international journals of repute, preferably IEEE journals. They should
get the paper approved by the Programme Co-ordinator / Faculty member in charge of the
seminar and shall present it in the class. Every student shall participate in the seminar. The
students should undertake a detailed study on the topic and submit a report at the end of the
semester. Marks will be awarded based on the topic, presentation, participation in the seminar
and the report submitted.
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MEEPC 301 INDUSTRIAL TRAINING AND /OR L T P C
MINIPROJECT 0 0 20 10
The student shall undergo (1) Industrial training of 3 month duration OR (2) Industrial training
of one month duration and a Mini Project of two month duration.. Industrial training should be
carried out in an industry / company approved by the institution and under the guidance of a staff
member in the concerned field. At the end of the training he / she has to submit a report on the
work being carried out. He/she should also submit mini project report.
The thesis (Phase - I) shall consist of research work done by the candidate or a comprehensive
and critical review of any recent development in the subject or a detailed report of project work
consisting of experimentation / numerical work, design and or development work that the
candidate has executed.
In Phase - I of the thesis, it is expected that the student should decide a topic of thesis, which is
useful in the field or practical life. It is expected that students should refer national &
international journals and proceedings of national & international seminars. Emphasis should be
given to the introduction to the topic, literature survey, and scope of the proposed work along
with some preliminary work / experimentation carried out on the thesis topic. Student should
submit two copies of the Phase - I thesis report covering the content discussed above and
highlighting the features of work to be carried out in Phase – II of the thesis. Student should
follow standard practice of thesis writing. The candidate will deliver a talk on the topic and the
assessment will be made on the basis of the work and talks there on by a panel of internal
examiners one of which will be the internal guide. These examiners should give suggestions in
writing to the student to be incorporated in the Phase – II of the thesis.
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In the fourth semester, the student has to continue the thesis work and after successfully finishing
the work, he / she have to submit a detailed thesis report. The work carried out should lead to a
publication in a National / International Conference. They should have submitted the paper
before M. Tech. evaluation and specific weightage should be given to accepted papers in reputed
conferences.
A comprehensive viva-voce examination will be conducted at the end of the fourth semester by
an internal examiner and external examiners appointed by the university to assess the candidate’s
overall knowledge in the respective field of specialization.
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