M.

Tech (Power and Control System)

Semester I
Code Course Name L–T-P Credits
EE 501 Linear Systems Theory 3-0-0 6
EE 502 Modern Power Systems 3-0-0 6
EE 503 MODERN CONTROL THEORY 3-0-0 6
EE 504 HVDC AND FACTS 3-0-0 6
EE 5xx Elective I 3-0-0 6
EE 511 POWER & CONTROL Lab 0-0-3 3
15-0-3 33
Semester II
Code Course Name L-T-P Credits
EE 505 Optimal and Adaptive Control 3-0-0 6
EE 506 Digital Control 3-0-0 6
EE 507 Advance Power System Protection 3-0-0 6
EE 508 POWER SYSTEM TRANSIENTS 3-0-0 6
EE 5xx Elective II 3-0-0 6
EE 512 Advanced Power and Control Lab 0-0-3 3
15-0-3 33
Semester III
Code Course Name L-T-P Credits
EE 611 Project -I 0-0-24 24
Semester IV
Code Course Name L-T-P Credits
EE 612 Project -II 0-0-24 24
Total Credit = 114

DEPARTMENTAL ELECTIVES OF EEE

1. EE521 ELECTRIC DRIVES 3-0-0-6
2. EE522 ELECTRO MAGNETIC INTERFERENCE AND COMPATIBILITY 3-0-0-6
3. EE523 APPLICATIONS OF POWER CONVERTERS 3-0-0-6
4. EE524 ADVANCED ELECTRIC DRIVES 3-0-0-6
5. EE525 ELECTRIC TRACTION 3-0-0-6
6. EE526 DSP CONTROLLED DRIVES 3-0-0-6
7. EE527 POWER QUALITY 3-0-0-6
8. EE528 ALTERNATE SOURCES OF ELECTRIC ENERGY 3-0-0-6
9. EE529 ADVANCED COMPUTER METHODS IN POWER SYSTEMS 3-0-0-6
10. EE530 AI TECHNIQUES IN POWER SYSTEMS 3-0-0-6
11. EE531 DESIGN AND TESTING OF HIGH VOLTAGE APPARATUS 3-0-0-6
12. EE532 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS PLANNING AND AUTOMATION 3-0-0-6
13. EE533 ECONOMIC OPERATION OF POWER SYSTEMS 3-0-0-6
14. EE534 POWER SYSTEM RELIABILITY AND PLANNING 3-0-0-6
15. EE535 STATE ESTIMATION AND SECURITY ANALYSIS 3-0-0-6
16. EE536 POWER SYSTEM STABILITY AND CONTROL 3-0-0-6
17. EE537 POWER QUALITY 3-0-0-6
18. EE538 POWER SYSTEM DEREGULATION 3-0-0-6
19. EE539 EHV AC & DC TRANSMISSION 3-0-0-6
20. EE540 SOFT COMPUTING TECHNIQUES 3-0-0-6
21. EE541 MECHATRONICS 3-0-0-6
22. EE542 NONLINEAR CONTROL SYSTEMS 3-0-0-6
23. EE543 ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION 3-0-0-6
24. EE544 MICROPROCESSOR BASED INDUSTRIAL CONTROL INSTRUMENTATION 3-0-0-6
25. EE545 RANDOM PROCESS CONTROL AND ESTIMATION 3-0-0-6
26. EE546 PARAMETER ESTIMATION & SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION 3-0-0-6
27. EE547 ROBOTIC SYSTEM AND AUTOMATION 3-0-0-6
28. EE548 ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS & FUZZY SYSTEMS 3-0-0-6
29. EE549 ADAPTIVE AND ROBUST CONTROL 3-0-0-6
30. EE550 ADVANCED PROCESS CONTROL 3-0-0-6
 31. EE551 DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING 3-0-0-6
32. EE552 IMAGE PROCESSING 3-0-0-6
33. EE553 FUZZY NEURAL SYSTEMS 3-0-0-6

EE 501 Linear Systems Theory 3-0-0 6

Essentials of linear algebra: vector spaces, subspaces, singular value decomposition; state variable modeling of
linear dynamical systems; transfer function matrices; Stability theory: Lyapunov Theorems; controllability and
observability; realization theory: balanced realization, Kalman canonical decomposition; linear state feedback
and estimation. Introduction to linear robust control: model uncertainty, model reduction and co-prime
factorization; robust stability and robust performance.
Texts:
1. S. Lang, Introduction to Linear Algebra, Springer-Verlag, 2/e, 1997.
2. L. A. Zadeh and C. A. Desoer, Linear System Theory: The State Space Approach, Springer-Verlag, 2008.
3. C.T. Chen, Linear System Theory and Design, Oxford University Press, 3/e, 1999.
4. W. Rugh, Linear System Theory, Prentice Hall, 2/e, 1995.

EE 502 Modern Power Systems 3-0-0 6

Introduction to modern power system: interconnected power system, main objective in operation of power
system, structure of Indian power system; Power Component static and dynamic modeling: static modeling of
transmission lines, transformer, and capability curve of generator ; Power flow analysis: Gauss-Seidel, Newton-
Raphson (polar and rectangular form), decoupled load flow, fast decoupled power flow, DC load flow,
Distribution system power flow ; Contingency analysis: contingency ranking, DC and AC sensitivity analysis ;
Power system stability: equal area criteria, rotor angle and voltage stability, energy function approach towards
transient stability prediction; Power system Operation and Control: Economic load dispatch, load frequency
control.
Texts :
1. J. J. Grainger and W D. Stevenson, Power System Analysis, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2003.
2. A. J. Wood and B. F. Wollenberg, Power Generation Operation andControl, John Wiley and Sons, 2nd
Edition, 2005.
3. N. G. Hingorani and L. Gyugyi, Understanding FACTS, Wiley-IEEE Press, 1999.
4. J. Arrillaga, High voltage direct current transmission, IEE Power Engineering Series, 2nd Edn., 1998.
5. P. Kundur, Power System Stability and Control, McGraw-Hill, 1995.

EE 503 MODERN CONTROL THEORY 3-0-0-6

System representation-introduction to state and state variable- transformations- state transition matrixproperties
and methods of valuation - time response of linear systems - state diagrams - resolvent matrixcontrollability and
observability-state variable feedback - pole placement-stability-stability in the sense of liapunov, stability of
linear systems and non linear systems-optimal control-formulation of the optimal control problem - use of
hamiltonian method - continuous time linear state regulator matrix riccati equation-state variable feedback
design.
TEXTS:
1. Katsuhiko Ogata : Modern Control Engineering, 5th Edition, Prentice-Hall of India, 2010.
2. M. Gopal : Modern Control Systems Theory, 2nd Edition, New Age Intl. Pvt. Ltd., 1993.

EE504 HVDC AND FACTS 3-0-0-6

HVDC transmission- introduction- analysis of HVDC converters - pulse number-converter bridge
characteristics- converter and HVDC system control- principles of dc link control- power control- harmonics &
filters - introduction- generation of harmonics- types of ac filters- power flow analysis in ac/dc systems - general
modeling of dc links - flexible ac transmission systems(FACTS)-flow of power in an ac system-basic types of
FACTS controllers- objectives, basic operating principle and control approaches.
TEXTS:
1. K.R. Padiyar: HVDC Power Transmission System, 2nd Edition, New Age Intl. Pvt. Ltd., 2012.
2. N.G. Hingorani and L.Gyugyi: Understanding FACTS: Concepts and Technology of Flexible AC
Transmission Systems, Wiley India Pvt. Ltd., 2011.

EE 505 Optimal and Adaptive Control 3-0-0 6

Basic mathematical concepts, Conditions for optimality, Calculus of variations, Pontryagin’s maximum
principle, Hamilton Jacobi-Bellman theory, dynamic programming, structures and properties of optimal
systems, various types of constraints, singular solutions, minimum time problems, optimal tracking control
problem Model reference adaptive control, gain scheduling, adaptive internal model control, adaptive variable
structure control, adaptive backstepping design, introduction to system identification, direct and indirect
adaptive control.
Texts:
1. D. E. Kirk, Optimal Control Theory: An Introduction, Prentice-Hall, 2004.
2. B.D.O. Anderson and J.B. Moore, Optimal Control: Linear Quadratic Methods, 2007.
3. M. Krstic, P. V. Kokotovic, I. Kanellakopoulos, Nonlinear and Adaptive Control Design, John Willey and
Sons, 1995.
4. K. J. Astrom and B. Wittenmark, Adaptive Control, 2/e, 2008.
5. G. Feng and R. Lozano, Adaptive Control Systems, Oxford University Press, 1999..

EE 506 Digital Control 3-0-0 6

Discrete-time system representations: modeling discrete-time systems by linear difference equations and pulse
transfer functions, time responses of discrete systems; discrete state-space models, stability of discrete-time
systems. Finite settling-time control design: deadbeat systems, inter sample behavior, time-domain approach to
ripple-free controllers, limitations and extensions of the deadbeat controller.
State-feedback design techniques: linear system properties, state feedback using Ackermann's formula, tracking
of known reference inputs. Output-feedback design techniques: observer design ,
observer-based output feedback design.
Texts:
1. B. C. Kuo, Digital Control Systems; Oxford University Press, 2/e, Indian Edition, 2007.
2. K. Ogata, Discrete Time Control Systems; Prentice Hall, 2/e, 1995.
3. M. Gopal, Digital Control and State Variable Methods; Tata Mcgraw Hill, 2/e, 2003.
4. G. F. Franklin, J. D. Powell and M. L. Workman; Digital Control of Dynamic Systems; Addison Wesley,
1998, Pearson Education, Asia, 3/e, 2000.
5. K. J. Astroms and B. Wittenmark, Computer Controlled Systems - Theory and Design; Prentice Hall, 3/e,
1997.

EE507 ADVANCED POWER SYSTEM PROTECTION 3-0-0-6

Static Relays- Block diagram - types of static relays- over current, differential and distance relays - Digital
Protection - Modelling of digital relays- Protection of power system and apparatus using digital protection
schemes - New developments in relaying principles.

TEXTS:
1. T.S.Madhava Rao: Power System Protection - Static Relays, 2nd Edition, TMH Publications, 2004.
2. Arun G.Phadke and James S. Thorp: Computer Relaying for Power Systems, 2nd Edition, John Wiley
and Sons Inc., 2009.

EE508 POWER SYSTEM TRANSIENTS 3-0-0-6

Introduction to Power System Transients- abnormal switching transients- Electromagnetic Phenomena Under
Transient Conditions- Travelling Waves on Transmission Lines- Modelling of Power Apparatus Under ransient
Conditions- Protection of System Against Transients.
TEXTS:
1. Allen Greenwood: Electrical Transient in Power Systems, 2nd Edition, Wiley India Pvt. Ltd., 2010.
2. Harold A Peterson: Transient in Power Systems, 1st Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 1951.
3. E. Kuffel, W.S. Zaengl and J. Kuffel, High Voltage Engineering Fundamentals, 2nd Edition, Newnes
Publishers, 2011.

EE 512 Advance Power and Control Lab 0-0-3 3

Study of 3-phase inverter, Study of 3-phase rectifier, Control of buckboost converter, Position control of servo-
motor, Speed control of 3- phase AC motor, Speed and position control of stepper motor, Load flow analysis
with power flow control using series compensation, Control of power flow using back-to- back converter, Effect
of SVC (Static Var Compensator) in controlling the bus voltage,
Synchronization of alternators.
Texts:
1. C. S. Indulkar, Laboratory Experiments in Electrical Power Engineering, Khanna Publishers, 1/e, 2003.
2. 2. G. K Dubey, Fundamentals of Electrical Drives, Narosa Publishing House, 2/e, 2002.
3. O. P. Arora, Power Electronics Laboratory: Theory, Practice & Organization, Narosa Publishing House, 1/e,
2007.
4. P. Kundur, Power System Stability and Control, McGraw-Hill, 1/e, 1994.

Departmental Electives
EE521 ELECTRIC DRIVES 3-0-0-6
Introduction: Electrical drives, drive characteristics. D.C. motor drives: Rectifier fed drives, Chopper controlled
drives. Induction motor drives: Equivalent circuits, speed control, slip energy recovery. Synchronous motor
drives: Operation with fixed frequency and variable frequency source. Closed-loop control of drives: D.C. motor
drives - Armature Voltage control, Field weakening A.C. motors - motor drives with VSI, CSI and
Cycloconverter.
Texts:
1. G. K. Dubey : Fundamentals of Electrical Drives, 2nd Edition, Alpha Science International, 2001.
2. S.B. Dewan, Gordon R. Slemon and A. Straughen: Power Semiconductor Drives, John Wiley Pub.,
1996.
3. R. Krishnan: Electric Motor drives - Modelling, Analysis and Control, PHI India Ltd., 2002.
4. W. Shepherd, D. T. W. Liang and L.N. Hulley: Power Electronics and Motor Control, 2nd Edition,
Cambridge Univ. Press, 1995.

EE522 ELECTRO MAGNETIC INTERFERENCE AND COMPATIBILITY 3-0-0-6

Introduction: EMC standardization and description, measuring instruments, conducted EMI references, EMI in
power electronic equipment: EMI from power semiconductors circuits. Noise suppression in relay systems: A.C.
switching relays, shielded transformers, capacitor filters, EMI generation and reduction at source, influence of
layout and control of parasites. EMI filter elements: Capacitors, choke coils, resistors, EMI filter circuits. EMI
filter design for insertion loss: Worst case insertion loss, design method for mismatched impedance condition
and EMI filters with common mode choke-coils.
TEXTS:
1. Laszlo Tihanyi: Electromagnetic Compatibility in Power Electronics, IEEE Press, 1995.
2. R. F. Ficchi: Practical Design for Electromagnetic Compatibility, Hayden Book Co., 1971.

EE523 APPLICATIONS OF POWER CONVERTERS 3-0-0-6

Power converter topologies for Induction heating-welding-lighting, HV power supplies: X-ray-radar-space, Low
voltage high current power supplies- UPS-Active Filters-Electric Vehicle-Automotive Electronics.
TEXTS:
1. Ali Emadi, A. Nasiri, and S. B. Bekiarov: Uninterruptible Power Supplies and Active Filters, CRC Press,
2005.
2. M. Ehsani, Y. Gao, E. G. Sebastien and A. Emadi: Modern Electric, Hybrid Electric and Fuel Cell Vehicles,
1st Edition,CRC Press, 2004.
3. William Ribbens: Understanding Automotive Electronics, Newnes, 2003.
4. Research Publications in the relevant areas.

EE524 ADVANCED ELECTRIC DRIVES 3-0-0-6

Control of separately excited dc motor drives: Inner current loop and speed control design. Vector control of
induction motor drives: V/f control, dq0 model and State space model of 3-Ph IM, Vector control of IM. Direct
torque control of induction motor drives: Principle of Direct Torque Control, Comparison of DTC and Vector
control. Vector control of PMSM drive. Brushless DC motor drives.
TEXTS:
1. B.K. Bose: Modern Power Electronics and AC Drives, 1st Edition, Pearson, 2002.
2. Bin-Wu: High-power Converters and AC Drives, IEEE Press, John Wiley & Sons, 2006.

EE525 ELECTRIC TRACTION 3-0-0-6

Traction systems: Electrification, 1- j system and its problems. Traction mechanics: Speed-time curve. Traction
motors: Characteristics, series motor, Traction motor control: Series-parallel control. Braking: Types,
Regenerative braking. Power supply arrangements: Equipment at sub-station. Rectification equipment and
semiconductor devices: Choppers. Train lighting: Requirements. Radio interference: Principle, design.
TEXTS:
1. H. Partab: Modern Electric Traction, Dhanpat Rai & Sons, 2003.
2. S. Rao: EHV AC and HVDC Transmission Engineering and Practice, 3rd Edition, Khanna Pub, 1997.
EE526 DSP CONTROLLED DRIVES 3-0-0-6
Overview of TMSLF2407 DSP controller: Instruction Set, Interrupts. Clarke's and park's transformations:
Implementation of Clarke's and Park's transformation, SV PWM, BLDC Motor Control System, permanent
magnet synchronous machines control system, vector control of IM, field oriented control, Induction Motor
Speed Control using LF2407 DSP.
TEXTS:
1. Hamid A. Toliyat: DSP Based Electromechanical Motion Control, 1st Edition, CRC Press, 2004.
2. Ned Mohan, T.M. Undeland and William P.Robbins: Power Electronics: Converters, Applications,
3rd Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2009.

EE527 POWER QUALITY 3-0-0-6

Introduction: Definition and requirement, Terms and definitions: Classes, problems, Voltage sags and
interruptions: Sources of sag and its interruptions. Transient over voltages: Sources, over-voltage protection
principle. Fundamentals of harmonics: Harmonic distortion, voltage versus current distortion, Long-duration
voltage variations: principle and devices for voltage regulating, Power quality monitoring: Monitoring
considerations, measuring instruments, monitoring standards.
TEXTS:
1. Dugan Roger C, Santoso Surya and Mark F Mc Granaghan: Electrical Power Systems Quality, TMH,
2008.
2. C. Sankaran: Power Quality, CRC Press, 2002.

EE528 ALTERNATE SOURCES OF ELECTRIC ENERGY 3-0-0-6

Introduction: Renewable sources of energy, distributed Generation, renewable energy economics. PhotoVoltaic
power plants: Solar energy, generation of electricity PV cell characteristic. Fuel cells: Fuel cells, commercial
and manufacturing issues, equivalent circuit. Induction generators: Operating principle, self-excited induction
generator, Speed and Voltage Control. Storage systems: Parameters, lead-acid batteries, ultra-capacitors,
flywheels, superconducting magnetic storage system, pumped hydroelectric energy storage, compressed air
energy storage.
TEXTS:
1. Felix A. Farret and M. Godoy Simões: Integration of Alternative Sources of Energy, John Wiley & Sons,
2006.
2. R. Teodorescu, M. Liserre and Pedro Rodríguez: Grid Converters for Photovoltaic and Wind Power
Systems, John Wiley & Sons, 2011.

EE529 ADVANCED COMPUTER METHODS IN POWER SYSTEMS 3-0-0-6

Incidence and network matrices - introduction, graphs, incidence matrices formation - ybus by singular
transformation- introduction to load flow analysis- gauss-seidel, newton-raphson and fast-decoupled
methodalgorithms for formation of zbus matrix- short-circuit (sc) studies- introduction, sc calculations using
zbus, zfabc, yfabc, zf012, yf012 matrices for various faults, example of sc calculations using zbus for l-l-l and l-
g faults- Power Flow (PF)solutions- sparsity technique - comparison of gs, nr, fdc methods- review of ac/dc load
flow solutions, nr-load flow study with facts devices - PF analysis using MATLAB.
TEXTS:
1. Stagg G.Ward and El-Abiad: Computer Methods in Power System Analysis, McGraw Hill ISE, 1986.
2. Hadi Saadat : Power System Analysis, 3rd Edition, PSA Publishers, 2010.
3. J. Arrilaga and C.P. Arnold: Computer Modeling of Electric Power Systems, 1st Edition, John Wiley & Sons,
N.Y., 2001.

EE530 AI TECHNIQUES IN POWER SYSTEMS 3-0-0-6

Artificial neural networks- introduction- neural network models- architectures - knowledge representation
learning process-back propagation, rbf algorithms- hopfield network-fuzzy logic- introduction- fuzzy sets -
membership function - fuzzy logic - fuzzy inference-defuzzification methods - genetic algorithms-
introductionen coding -fitness function-genetic operators- applications of ai techniques- load forecasting - load
flow studies - economic load dispatch - load frequency control - reactive power control - speed control of dc and
ac motors.
TEXTS:
1. S.Rajasekaran and G.A.V.Pai: Neural Networks, Fuzzy Logic and Genetic Algorithms, 1st Edition, PHI,
2009.
2. Rober J. Schalkoff, Artificial Neural Networks, 1st Edition, Tata McGraw Hill Education Pvt. Ltd., 2011.
3. G.J.Klir and T.A.Folger; Fuzzy Sets,Uncertainty and Information, 1st Edition, PHI Pvt. Ltd., 2009.
4. Bart Kosko; Neural Network and Fuzzy System, 1st Edition, Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt. Ltd., 2007.
EE531 DESIGN AND TESTING OF HIGH VOLTAGE APPARATUS 3-0-0-6
Introduction - High Voltage Overhead Lines - High Voltage Cables - High Voltage Bushings - High Voltage
Power Transformers - Generation of High Voltages and Testing Techniques - High Voltage Measuring
Techniques.

TEXTS:
1. H.M. Ryan: High Voltage Engineering and Testing, IET Press, 2nd Revised Edition 2001.
2. Ravindra Arora and Wolfgang Mosch: High Voltage and Electrical Insulation Engineering, IEEE Press,
2011.
3. E. Kuffel, W.S. Zaengl and J. Kuffel, High Voltage Engineering Fundamentals, Newnes Publishers,
2nd Edition 2011.

EE532 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS PLANNING AND AUTOMATION 3-0-0-6

Distribution system planning - planning and forecasting techniques, load characteristics - definitions - load
forecasting - load management - tariffs-distribution transformers- types - three phase and single phase
transformers - connections, dry type and self protected type transformers - regulation and efficiency-sub
transmission lines and distribution sub-stations- distribution substations - bus schemes - substation location and
rating - primary systems - voltage drop and power loss calculations - capacitors in distribution systems
distribution system protection - distribution system automation- grounding.
TEXTS:
1. Turan Gonen : Electric Power Distribution System Engineering, 2nd Edition, BS Publications, 2007
2. Pabla A.S.: Electric Power Distribution Systems, 4th Edition, TMH, 2006.

EE533 ECONOMIC OPERATION OF POWER SYSTEMS 3-0-0-6

Economic dispatch problem and methods of solutions - economic importance-generator unit characteristics -
economic dispatch problem considering and neglecting transmission losses - iterative and non-iterative methods
of solutions- economic dispatch using dynamic programming, economic dispatch versus unit commitment- unit
commitment- constraints in thermal and hydro-units - unit commitment solution methodshydro thermal
coordination - long range and short-range hydro-scheduling - dynamic programming solution to hydro-thermal
scheduling - control of generation- models of power system elements - single area and multi area block
diagrams - generation control with pid controllers, implementation of automatic generation control (agc) - agc
features- economic dispatch by ann and ga approaches.
TEXTS:
1. Allen J. Wood and B.F. Woolenberg: Power Generation, Operation and Control, 2nd Edition, Wiley India
Pvt. Ltd., 2006.
2. John J. Grainger and William D Stevenson: Power System Analysis, 1st Edition, McGraw Hill ISE, 2003.
3. PSR Murthy : Operation and Control in Power System, 2nd Edition, BS Publications, 2009.

EE534 POWER SYSTEM RELIABILITY AND PLANNING 3-0-0-6

Basic reliability concepts- reliability function- markov process- reliability models-generating capacity – basic
probability methods - the generation system model, loss of load and loss of energy indices- transmission
systems reliability evaluation- radial configuration - conditional probability approach, network configurations -
state selection- generation planning- comparative economic assessment of individual generation projects
investigation and simulation models - probabilistic generator and load models - transmission planning
deterministic contingency analysis - probabilistic transmission system - reliability analysis – distribution
planning- network configuration design-consisting of schemes - security criteria configuration synthesis.
TEXTS:
1. Roy Billinton and Ronald Allan Pitam: Reliability Evaluation of Power Systems, 2nd Edition, BS
Publications, 2008.
2. R.L. Sullivan: Power System Planning, 1st Edition, McGraw Hill International Book Co., 1977.

EE535 STATE ESTIMATION AND SECURITY ANALYSIS 3-0-0-6

Introduction to State Estimation in Power Systems - State Estimation of Ac Networks - Types of State
Estimation - An Introduction to Advanced Topics in State Estimation - Power System Security Analysis-
Computer Control of Power Systems.
TEXTS:
1. Allen J. Wood and B.F. Woolenberg: Power Generation, Operation and Control, 2nd Edition, Wiley India
Pvt. Ltd., 2006.
2. John J. Grainger and William D Stevenson: Power System Analysis, 1st Edition, McGraw Hill ISE, 2003.
3. Special Issue on Computer Control of Power Systems, IEEE Proc. July 1974.

EE536 POWER SYSTEM STABILITY AND CONTROL 3-0-0-6

Synchronous machine modelling - parks transformation- dq0 equivalent circuits- machine impedances - time
constants - phasor diagrams - basic models for power system studies - action of proportional and forced action
avr-dynamic stability of smib system and mmp systems-transient stability studies – stability analysis of multi
machine systems, effect of exciter and governor models, computer solution and flow charts - methods to
improve stability - methods to improve steady state, dynamic, transient and voltage stability.
TEXTS:
1. P.M. Anderson and A.A. Fouad: Power System Control and Stability, 2nd Edition, IEEE Computer Society
Press, 2002.
2. Prabha Kundur: Power System Stability and Control, 1st Edition, TMH Publishers, 2006.
3. V.A. Venikov; Transient Process in Electrical Power Systems, 1st Edition, MIR Publications, 1977.

EE537 POWER QUALITY 3-0-0-6

Introduction-power and voltage quality-terms and definitions, transients, long and short-duration voltage
variations-Voltage sags and interruptions sources - Transient over voltages - capacitor - switching transients -
switching transient problems with - Fundamentals of -harmonic distortion evaluations and harmonic filter design
- Power quality monitoring-power quality measurement equipment - assessment of power quality measurement
data - application of intelligent systems - power quality monitoring standards.
TEXTS:
1. Dugan Roger C, Surya Mc Granaghan, Marks F. Beaty and H. Wayre, Electrical Power Systems Quality, 3rd
Edition, TMH Publishers, 2012.
2. J.Arillaga, N.R.Watson and S.Chen, Power Systems Quality Assessment, 1st Edition, John Wiley & Sons,
2000.
3. C.Sankaran, Power Quality, CRC Press, 2001.

EE538 POWER SYSTEM DEREGULATION 3-0-0-6

Overview of key issues in electric utilities- introduction - management of inter zonal/intra zonal congestion
analysis- open access same-definitions transfer capability issues - atc - ttc - trm - cbm calculations – electricity
pricing- introduction - electricity price volatility-pricing - short-time price forecasting- power system operation
in competitive environment- introduction-ancillary services management- introduction - reactive power as an
ancillary service - a synchronous generators as ancillary service providers.
TEXTS:
1. Kankar Bhattacharya, Math H.J. Bollen and Jaap E. Daalder: Operation of Restructured Power Systems,
Springer Publishers, 2001.
2. Mohammad Shahidehpour and Muwaffaq alomoush - Restructured Electrical Power Systems, 1st Edition,
Marcel Dekker, Inc, 2001.

EE539 EHV AC & DC TRANSMISSION 3-0-0-6

General aspects and converter circuits - HVAC and HVDC links – comparison, reliability, choice of best
circuit for HVDC converters- transformer connection. Bridge converters - analysis and control – power
reversal- desired features of control - actual control characteristics Misoperation of converters and
protection - Converter disturbance - bypass action in bridges - commutation failure - basics of protection -
DC reactors - voltage and current oscillations - circuit breakers – over voltage protection. Harmonics,
filters and converter charts- Characteristics and uncharacteristic harmonics - troubles due to harmonics -
harmonic filters - converter charts of direct current and voltage - active and reactive power. Design of EHV
lines based on steady state limits and transient over voltages - design of extra HV cable transmission -
XLPE cables - gas insulated cables – corona.

TEXTS:
1. Rakesh Das Begamudre : Extra High Voltage AC Transmission Engineering, 4th Edition, New Age
International Publishers, 2011.
2. Timothy.J.E. Miller: Reactive Power Control in Electric Systems, Wiley India Pvt. Ltd., 2010.
3. Turan Gonen: Electric Power Transmission System Engineering Analysis and Design, 2nd Edition, BS
Publications, 2009.

EE540 SOFT COMPUTING TECHNIQUES 3-0-0-6

Basics of Fuzzy Sets: Fuzzy Relations – Fuzzy logic and approximate reasoning – Design Methodology of
Fuzzy Control Systems – Basic structure and operation of fuzzy logic control systems. Concepts of Artificial
Neural Networks: Basic Models and Learning rules of ANN’s. Single layer perceptron networks – Feedback
networks – Supervised and unsupervised learning approaches – Neural Networks in Control Systems. Basics of
Genetic Algorithms: Evolution of Genetic Algorithm Applications. Integration of Fuzzy and Neural Systems:
Neural Realization of Basic fuzzy logic operations – Neural Network based fuzzy logic inference – Neural
Network based Fuzzy Modelling – Types of Neural Fuzzy Controllers. Fuzzy logic based Neural Network
Models: Fuzzy Neurons – Type I, Type II, Type III – Fuzzification of Neural Network Models – Fuzzy
Perceptron and Fuzzy classification with back propagation network Neural Networks with fuzzy training –
Fuzzy Neural clustering.
TEXTS:
1. Jyh Shing Roger Jang, Chuen-Tsai Sun, Eiji Mizutani, Neuro-Fuzzy and Soft Computing: AComputational
Approach to Learning and Machine, Prentice Hall. 1997
2. Chin –Teng Lin and C.S. George Lee, Neural Fuzzy Systems” – A neuro fuzzy synergism toIntelligent
systems, Prentice Hall International. 1996
3. Yanqing Zhang and Abraham Kandel, Compensatory Genetic Fuzzy Neural Networks andTheir Applications,
World Scientific. 1998.
4. T. J. Ross, Fuzzy Logic with Engineering Applications, McGraw-Hill, Inc. 1995.

EE541 MECHATRONICS 3-0-0-6

Introduction to Mechatronics – Overview of Mechatronic products and their functioning. Survey of
Mechatronical components, selection and assembly for precision – engineering applications. Study of
electromechanical actuators and transducers. Load analysis and actuator selection for typical cases such as
computer peripherals. Study of electronic controllers and drives for mechanical products. Rules for mechanical
and electrical systems. Design assignments and practical case studies.
TEXTS:
1. Trylinsky.W. Fine Mechanics and Precision instruments, Pergemom Press. 1971
2. Kuo.B.C. Motors D.D and Control Systems, SRL Publishing Company. 1979
3. Kuo. B.C. Step motors and Control Systems, SRL Publishing Company. 1979

EE542 NONLINEAR CONTROL SYSTEMS 3-0-0-6

Nonlinear system behaviour, concepts of phase plane analysis, singular points, constructing phase portraits,
phase plane analysis of non linear systems, existence of limit cycles, concepts of stability, describing function
analysis – assumptions and definitions, describing functions of common nonlinearities. Lyapunov direct
method, positive definite functions and lyapunov functions, invariant set theorems, lyapunov analysis of linear
time invariant systems, the variable gradient method, performance analysis, control design based on Lyapunov’s
direct method, Lyapunov analysis of non autonomous systems, existence of Lyapunov functions. Feedback
linearization and the canonical form, Input – state linearization, input – output linearization of SISO and MIMO
systems. Sliding surfaces, continuous approximations of switching control laws, modeling performance trade
offs, VSSC – examples.
TEXTS:
1. R. Marino and P. Tomei Nonlinear control design - Geometric, Adaptive and Robust, Prentice Hall,1995
2. J.J.E.Slotine and W.Li Applied Nonlinear control, Prentice Hall, 1998
3. Alberto Isidori Non linear Control systems, Springer Verlag, , 1999
4. Gibson J. E., “Non linear Automatic Control”, McGraw Hill-1963.
5. J. C. Hsu and A. U. Mayer, “Modern Control Principles and Applications”, McGraw Hill, 1968.
6. H. K. Khalil, “Non Linear Systems”, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall Intl. Inc.2001.
7. D. P. Atherton, “Non linear Control Engineering”, Chapman and Hall,1982.
8. M. Vidyasagar, “Nonlinear Systems Analysis”, 2nd Edition,Prentice Hall Intl. Inc. 2002.
9. K. Ogata, “Modern Control Engineering”,5th Edition,EEE,PHI,2011.

EE543 ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION 3-0-0-6

Definition and origin of robotics – different types of robotics – various generations of robots – degrees of
freedom – Asimov’s laws of robotics – dynamic stabilization of robots. Hydraulic, pneumatic and electric drives
– determination of HP of motor and gearing ratio – variable speed arrangements – path determination – micro
machines in robotics – machine vision – ranging – laser – acoustic – magnetic, fiber optic and tactile sensors.
Construction of manipulators – manipulator dynamics and force control – electronic and pneumatic manipulator
control circuits – end effectors – U various types of grippers – design considerations. Solution of inverse
kinematics problem – multiple solution Jacobian work envelop – hill climbing techniques – robot programming.
TEXTS:
1. Mikell P. Weiss G.M., Nagel R.N., Odraj N.G Industrial Robotics, McGraw-Hill Singapore. 1996
2. Ghosh Control in Robotics and Automation: Sensor Based Integration, Allied Publishers, Chennai.1998
3. Deb.S.R)- Robotics technology and flexible Automation, John Wiley, USA. 1992
4. Asfahl C.R.)- Robots and manufacturing Automation, John Wiley, USA. 1992
5. Klafter R.D., Chimielewski T.A., Negin M Robotic Engineering – An integrated approach,Prentice Hall of
India, New Delhi. 1994
6. Mc Kerrow P.J. Introduction to Robotics, Addison Wesley, USA. 1991
7. Issac Asimov I Robot Ballantine Books, New York. 1986

EE544 Microprocessor based industrial control instrumentation 3-0-0-6

Minis, micros, classification by hardware features and software facilities, performance evaluation techniques.
Organization, instruction set, characteristics for process control, inputs/output arrangements, addressing
techniques, memory systems. Review of availability of process control language, application packages,
operating system for real time process control. Specification, environment, hardware and software requirements.
Maintenance, procurement procedures, cost / performance / availability ratios. Development systems for micros,
software tools, logic analyzer, cross assemblers and compilers, simulators, emulators, in-house vs. turn – key
trade off.
TEXTS:
1. Intel Series of Microprocessor: Berry B. Bery
2. Microprocessor Principles and Application
3. Microprocessors with application in Process Control: S. I. Ahson

EEE545 RANDOM PROCESS CONTROL AND ESTIMATION 3-0-0-6

Theory of measurements, introduction to probability and random variable. Random process
and their characteristics. Correlation functions: autocorrelation, cross correlation. Estimation
of parameters in presence of noise. ML and MAP estimates. Cramer-Rao bounds. Linear
estimation and non-linear estimation. Waveform estimation. Weiner’s theory of optimization.
Application of Weiner’s theory in compensator design for feedback control system. Gauss
Markov model for vector random process. Kalman Filtering and Prediction for discrete and
continuous time system. Minimum variance control Array processing. Multidimensional
measurement problems. System identification sinusoidal testing, pulse testing, correlation
testing.
TEXTS:
1. Detection, Estimation & modulation theory: H. L. Vantrees.
2. Analytical Design of linear feedback control Newton G.C., Jr., L.A. Gould and
J.F. Kaiser.

EE546 PARAMETER ESTIMATION & SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION 3-0-0-6

Models and model classification, the identification problem, some field of application. Classification methods of
identification of impulse response and transfer function models, model learning techniques, linear least square
estimator, properties of generalised and weighted least squares and instrumental variable method. On-line
identification using recursive least squares, minimum variance algorithm, stochastic approximation method and
minimum linkeihood method. Simultaneous state and parameter estimation extended kalman filter, two – stage
identification methods. Non-linar identification, quasi-linearisation, invariant imbedding, numerical
identification methods.
TEXTS:
1. Analytical Design of Linear Feedback Control: Newton G. C., Jr. L.A. Gould & J. F. Kaiser
2. Modern Control Theory: Dorf
3. Elements of Engineering Probability & Statistics: Ziemer R.

EE547 ROBOTIC SYSTEM AND AUTOMATION 3-0-0-6

Simulation of roots and manufacturing system, robot language: robotics vision and other
sensory interfaces, manipulator design, robot locomotion, management of multi robot
systems, geometric modeling. Other computer aided engineering design technique and
manufacturing science as applied to robotics. Motion planning task planning and expert
systems in robotics and automation: hardware and software implementation of robotic
system.
TEXTS:
1. Robotics – Control, sensing, vision and itelligence, K.S. Fu, R.C. Gonzalez, C.S.G. Lee
2. Robot Manipulators, Richard P. Paul
3. Industrial Robotics – Technology, Programming & Applications. Mikell, P. Groover,
Roger N. Nagel, N. G. Odrey, Mitchell Walss.

EE548 ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS & FUZZY SYSTEMS 3-0-0-6

Models of a neuron, various activation functions: Threshold function, piecewise – linear function, Stochastic
model of a neuron, feedback. Single layer feed forward network, multiplayer feed forward network, recurrent
network, knowledge representation. Memory Based Learning Hebbian Learning, Competitive Learning,
Boltzmann Learning, Learning with a teacher, learning without a teacher, adaptation, single layer perceptions,
multi-layer perceptions. Membership function, rule generation, fuzzy concept, fuzzification, defuzzification,
time dependent fuzzy logic, temporary fuzzy logic, fuzzy artificial neural network, neuro fuzzy control, fuzzy
neural nets, application.
TEXTS:
1. Neural Networks: Simon Haykin
2. Artificial Intelligence: Eleine Rich, Kevin Knight
3. Understanding Neural Networks and fuzzy logic: Stamatios V. Kartalopoulos.
4. Neural Intelligent System: Hungenahally Jain.

EE549 Adaptive and Robust Control 3-0-0-6

Introduction, dynamic systems, models, system identification procedure. Simulation and Prediction. Non-
parametric time and frequency domain methods. Linear dynamic system Identification: Overview, excitation
signals, general model structure, time series models, models with output feedback, models without output
feedback. Convergence and consistency. Parameter estimation methods, minimizing prediction errors, linear
regressions and Least squares method, Instrumental – variable method, prediction error method. Recursive
algorithms. Closedloop Identification. Adaptive Control: Close loop and open loop adaptive control. Self-tuning
controller. Auto tuning for PID controllers: Relay feedback, pattern recognition, correlation technique. Adaptive
Smith predictor control: Auto-tuning and self-tuning Smith predictor. Adaptive advanced control: Pole
placement control, minimum variance control, generalized predictive control. Robust control. Definition and
problem statement, the H(n) norm, H∞ norm, frequency domain formulation, state space formulation robust
stabilization H2 optimal control, H∞ control.
Texts:
1. Ljung .L, System Identification: Theory for the user, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs.
2. Astrom .K, Adaptive Control, Second Edition, Pearson Education Asia Pte Ltd.
3. Chang C. Hong, Tong H. Lee and Weng K. Ho, Adaptive Control, ISA press, Research Triangle Park.
4. Nelles. O, Nonlinear System Identification, Springer Verlag, Berlin.

EE550 Advanced Process Control 3-0-0-6

Review of basics of Process Control, Control objective and benefits, Elements of Process dynamics, interacting
and non-interacting systems, Process degrees of freedom, Piping and instrumentation drawings. Fundamental of
control valves, Types of control valves, control valves characteristics, control valves sizing and selection,
Cavitations and Flashing problems in control valves. Feedback control configuration, feed-forward control
configuration, Cascade control configuration, Ratio control configuration, Spilt range control configuration,
Internal Model controller (IMC), other types of control configuration, Statistical Process Control (SPC) concept,
Design procedure. Effect of two position controller, effect of proportional controller mode, effect of Integral
controller mode, effect of derivative controller mode, effect of composite (PID) controller mode, controller
tuning methods, process reaction curve method, Quarter-amplitude criterion (Cohencoon corrections), Ziegler-
Nichols tuning method. Electronic implementation of controller modes, introduction to operational amplifiers,
introduction to pneumatic elements, implementation of pneumatic controller modes, hydraulic implementation
of controller modes Case study: Design of Fuzzy-Logic and Neural Network based controllers.
Texts:
1. Thomas E. Marlin ‘Process Control: Designing Processes and Control Systems for Dynamic Performance’,
McGraw-Hill International Edition.
2. Jose A. Romagnoli, Ahmet Palazoglu, ‘Introduction to process Control’ CRC Taylor and Francis group.
3. B.G. Liptak, ‘Handbook of Instrumentation- Process Control’, Tata McGraw Hill.
4. Les A. Kane, ‘Handbook of Advanced Process Control Systems and Instrumentation’ Springer.
5. P Sai Krishna “ Process Control Engineering”, I. K Internationals Pvt. Ltd.

EE551 DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING 3-0-0-6

Signals and Systems - Sampling, Discrete-time signals, aliasing, impulse response, LTI systems, convolution,
difference equations. Fourier Analysis and Z-Transform- DTFT, properties, applications, Definition of
ztransform, properties, inverse z-transform, System function, systems with linear phase, all pass filters,
minimum phase systems. Discrete Fourier and Fast Fourier Transforms- Radix-2 FFT algorithms, decimation in
time, decimation in frequency. Implementation of Discrete-Time Systems - Direct, cascade and parallel
structures for FIR systems and IIR systems.
TEXTS:
1. Salivahanan, Vallavaraj, Gnanapriya, Digital Signal Processing, Tata McGraw Hill - 2009.
2. Proakis and Manolakis, Digital Signal Processing Principles, Algorithms and Applications - PHI - 2003.

EE552 IMAGE PROCESSING 3-0-0-6

Digital Image Representation, Fundamental Steps in Image Processing, Arithmetic and Logic Operations, Edge
Linking, Boundary Detection, Thresholding, Region Growing, Region Splitting, Chain Codes, Polygonal
Approximations, Signatures, Skeleton, Boundary Descriptors, Shape Numbers, Fourier descriptors, Moments,
Topological Descriptors, Image Analysis, Pattern and Pattern Classes, Minimum Distance Classifier, Baye's
Classifier, Neural Network Training, Structural methods.
TEXTS:
1. RC Gonzalez and RE Woods, Digital Image Processing, Pearson Education, 2000.
2. B. Chanda, D. Dutta Majumder, Digital Image Processing and Analysis, PHI, 2000.
3. A.K. Jain, Fundamentals of Digital Image Processing, PHI, New Delhi, 2001.

EE553 FUZZY NEURAL SYSTEMS 3-0-0-6

Elements of neural control: ANN architectures- training algorithms- neural network implementation,Fuzzy
Logic Fundamentals: Fuzzy sets-membership functions-linguistic variables- Fuzzy logic operators-Fuzzy
control systems-Fuzzy logic in power and control applications.
TEXTS:
1. M.N. Cirstea, A. Dinu, J.G. Khor and M. McCormick: Neural and Fuzzy Logic Control of Drives and
Power System, Newnes, 2002.
2. P. Vas: Artificial-Intelligence-Based Electrical Machines and Drives: Application of Fuzzy, Neural,
Fuzzy-
Neural, and Genetic-Algorithm-Based Techniques, Oxford University Press, 1999.
3. T. J. Ross: Fuzzy Logic with Engineering Application, 3rd Edition, John Wiley and Sons, 2010.