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.
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:
Del Toro, “Electrical Engineering Fundamentals” Pearson Education, New Delhi, 2007. W.D.Cooper & A.D.Helfrick, “Modern Electronic Instrumentation and Measurement Techniques”, 5th Edition, PHI, 2002. John Bird, “Electrical Circuit Theory and Technology”, Elsevier, First Indian Edition, 2006. Thereja .B.L, “Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering and Electronics”, S Chand & Co Ltd, 2008.
Text Book:
I.J Nagarath and Kothari DP, “Electrical Machines”, McGraw-Hill Education (India) Pvt Ltd ,4th Edition, 2010 A.K.Sawhney, “A Course in Electrical & Electronic Measurements and Instrumentation”, Dhanpat Rai and Co, 2004.