Construction of DC machines – Theory of operation of DC generators – Characteristics of DC
generators- Operating principle of DC motors – Types of DC motors and their characteristics – Speed control of DC motors-Applications.
Introduction – Single phase transformer construction and principle of operation – Types of
Transformers - EMF equation of transformer – OC and SC test– Regulation of transformer – kVA
rating- Transformer losses and efficiency-Applications.
Single phase induction motor - Construction –Principle of Operation – Types - Three phase induction motor – Construction – Principle of operation– Starting Methods - Principles of alternator – Equation of induced EMF – Voltage regulation - Synchronous motor: Principle and operation-Applications
BASICS OF MEASUREMENT AND INSTRUMENTATION
Static and Dynamic Characteristics of Measurement - Errors in Measurement - Classification of
Transducers – Variable resistive – Thermistor, RTD transducer - Variable Capacitive Transducer – Capacitor Microphone - Piezo Electric Transducer – Variable Inductive transducer – LVDT-
Applications.
DVM-DMM-DSO-Signal Generator-Function Generator-LCD-DC and AC Measurement Bridges:
Wheatstone, Schering’s Bridge and Wien bridges-Q Meter.
Reference Book:
1 Del Toro, “Electrical Engineering Fundamentals” Pearson Education, New Delhi, 2007.
2 W.D.Cooper & A.D.Helfrick, “Modern Electronic Instrumentation and Measurement Techniques”, 5 th Edition, PHI, 2002.
3 John Bird, “Electrical Circuit Theory and Technology”, Elsevier, First Indian Edition, 2006.
4 Thereja .B.L, “Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering and Electronics”, S Chand & Co Ltd, 2008.
Text Book:
1 I.J Nagarath and Kothari DP, “Electrical Machines”, McGraw-Hill Education (India) Pvt Ltd ,4th
Edition, 2010
2. A.K.Sawhney, “A Course in Electrical & Electronic Measurements and Instrumentation”, Dhanpat Rai and Co, 2004.
