EE01001-BASIC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

EE1001

BASIC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Prerequisite
Nil

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2

T
0

P
0

C
2

PURPOSE
This course provides comprehensive idea about circuit analysis, working principles of machines and common
measuring instruments.

INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course students will be able:
1. To understand the basic concepts of magnetic, AC & DC circuits
2. To explain the working principle, construction, applications of DC machines, AC machines & measuring
instruments.
3. To Gain knowledge about the fundamentals of wiring and earthling.

UNIT I FUNDAMENTALS OF DC CIRCUITS

(6 hours)
Introduction to DC and AC circuits, Active and passive two terminal elements, Ohms law, Voltage-Current relations
for resistor, inductor, capacitor , Kirchhoff's laws, Mesh analysis, Nodal analysis, Ideal sources equivalent resistor,
current division, voltage division.
UNIT II MAGNETIC CIRCUITS
Introduction to magnetic circuits-Simple magnetic circuits-Faraday's laws, induced emfs and inductances.

(6 hours)

UNIT III AC CIRCUITS

(6 hours)
Sinusoids, Generation of AC, Average and RMS values, Form and peak factors, concept of phasor representation, J
operator. Analysis of R-L, R-C, R-L-C circuits. Introduction to three phase systems - types of connections, relationship
between line and phase values.
UNIT IV ELECTRICAL MACHINES & MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
(6 hours)
Working principle, construction and applications of DC machines and AC machines (1 - phase transformers, single
phase induction motors: split phase, capacitor start and capacitor start & run motors). Basic principles &classification
of instruments -Moving coil and moving iron instruments.
UNIT V ELECTRICAL SAFETY, WIRING &INTRODUCTION TO POWER SYSTEM
(6 hours)
Safety measures in electrical system- types of wiring- wiring accessories staircase, fluorescent lamps & corridor
wiring- Basic principles of earthing-Types of earthing- Simple layout of generation, transmission & distribution of
power.

TEXT BOOK
1. Dash.S.S, Subramani.C, Vijayakumar.K, BasicElectrical Engineering, First edition,Vijay Nicole Imprints
Pvt.Ltd,2013

REFERENCES
1. Smarajt Ghosh, Fundamentals of Electrical & Electronics Engineering,Second edition, PHI Learning, 2007.
2. Metha.V.K, Rohit Metha, Basic Electrical Engineering, Fifth edition, Chand.S & Co, 2012.
3. Kothari.D.P and Nagrath.I.J, Basic Electrical Engineering, Second edition,
Tata McGraw - Hill, 2009.

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4. Bhattacharya.S.K, Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering, First

EE1001 - BASIC ELECTICAL ENGINEERING

Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering

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Mapping of Program Instructional Objectives Vs Program Outcomes

Program Instructional objectives

Program Outcomes

(a) an ability to apply knowledge of

mathematics, science, and engineering
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and
solve engineering problems

To understand the basic

concepts of magnetic, AC &
DC circuits

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To explain
principle,
applications of
AC machines
instruments
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the working
construction,
DC machines,
& measuring

To Gain knowledge about the

fundamentals of wiring and
earthling.

EE01001-BASIC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Mapping of Program
Educational Objectives with
Program Outcomes

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CRITERION 3 (ak OUTCOMES)

(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics,
science, and engineering
(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well
as to analyze and interpret data
(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process
to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as
economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health
and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
(d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve
engineering problems
(f) an understanding of professional and ethical
responsibility
(g) an ability to communicate effectively in both verbal
and written form.
(h) the broad education necessary to understand the
impact of engineering solutions in a global perspective.
(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage
in life-long learning
(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues
(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern
engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

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Assessment Evidences for

Program Outcomes

EE01001-BASIC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

SRM University
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Course Code:EE1001
Course Title: BASIC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
INSTRUCTIONAL
OBJECTIVE
To understand the basic concepts of magnetic, AC
& DC circuits
To explain the working principle, construction,
applications of DC machines, AC machines &
measuring instruments
To Gain knowledge about the fundamentals of
wiring and earthling.

PROGRAM OUTCOME
(a) an ability to apply knowledge of
mathematics, science, and engineering
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve
engineering problems

EVIDENCE
Cycle Test 1, Cycle Test 2,Model
Cycle Test 1, Cycle Test 2,Model

(a) an ability to apply knowledge of

mathematics, science, and engineering

Cycle Test 1, Cycle Test 2,Model

(a) an ability to apply knowledge of

mathematics, science, and engineering

Cycle Test 1, Cycle Test 2,Model

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Course Plan mapped with

Program Outcomes

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Assessment Details
Cycle Test I
Surprise Test
Cycle Test II
Model Exam
Attendance
Total

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:
:
:
:
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10 Marks
05 Marks
10 Marks
20 Marks
05 Marks
50 Marks

Test Schedule
S.
No

DATE

TEST

CYCLE TEST-I
1

05.02.14
(tentative)

05.03.14
(tentative)

CYCLE TEST-II

15.04.14
(tentative)

MODEL EXAM

TOPICS
Unit-1-Dc
&
ac
circuitr,Active&Passive
components,voltage
current
relations
for
resistor,inductor,resistor,KCL,KVL,mesh &Nodal
analysis,voltage&current division.
Unit-2-Introduction to magnetic circuits-simple
magnetic circuits.
Unit-2-Faradays laws,induced,mfs&inductances
Unit-3-Full,Unit-4-Working principle, construction
&applications of DC machines.
Full Syllabus

DURATION

1 hr 30 minutes

1 hr 30 minutes
3 hrs

Outcomes
Student who have successfully completed this course,
Instructional
Objective
1. The basic concepts of
magnetic, AC & DC
circuits
2.The
working
principle, construction,
applications of DC
machines, AC machines
&
measuring
instruments
3. To Gain knowledge
about the fundamentals
of wiring and earthling.

Program outcome

a).An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.

e).An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

a).An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.

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Detailed Session Plan-Electrical

Session
No.
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6
7

10

11

13

14

17

Topics to be covered

Text book

Instructional
Objective

Program Outcome

Circuit parameters, Ohms law,

Kirchoffs law, series and parallel
circuits
Problems in simple DC circuits of
series and parallel combination,
voltage&current division rule.
Problems using reduction
techniques,problems using
KVL,mesh analysis
Problems using Kirchoffs
current law,nodal analysis.
Simple magnetic circuit analysis
,mmf, flux and reluctance,
leakage flux, fringing
Problems in Simple magnetic
circuit
Electromagnetic induction,
Faradays laws, induced emfs Self
inductances,
Mutual inductances ,Mutually
induced emfs, Coefficient of
coupling
Problems in Electromagnetic
induction
Definitions of Ac quantities
,instantaneous and maximum
values of current, power ,energy
,waveforms, phase difference,
power factor etc.,phasor
representation
Concept and problems with
average and RMS values, form
factor ,peak factor

1. The basic concepts of

magnetic, AC & DC
circuits

a).An ability to apply knowledge

of mathematics, science, and
engineering.

e).An ability to identify,

formulate, and solve engineering
problems

Dash.S.S,
Subramani.C,
Vijayakumar.K,
BasicElectrical
Engineering,
First
edition,Vijay
Nicole Imprints
Pvt.Ltd,2013

Performance analysis of pure R,L

and C circuits
Concept of phasor rotation ,RLC
circuits ,voltage ,impedance
,power triangles
Introduction to three phase
systems types of connections,
relationship between line and
phase values.

18

DC machines-

19

AC machines

To explain the working

principle,
construction,
applications
of
DC
machines, AC machines
& measuring instruments

20

Classification of instrumentsmoving coil & moving iron

instruments.

To Gain knowledge about

the
fundamentals
of

a).An ability to apply knowledge

of mathematics, science, and
engineering.

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Safety measures in electrical

systems.Wiring & earthing
Lighting and Transmission &
Distribution

wiring and earthling