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COURSE PLAN – THEORY WITH LABORATORY

1 Class : V Semester B.E (EEE)

2 Course Code : EE3012

3 Course Title : ELECTRICAL DRIVES

4 Course Type& Hours : Theory with Laboratory; 60 Hours

5 Course Status & Credits : UG; Core &3 Credits

6 Academic Year : 2024-2025

7 Regulation : Regulation 2021

8 Staff In-charge : Mr. B.Kaviraj AP/EEE,

E-mail: [email protected]

9 Aim/Course Description: The course aims at giving a broad overview of Electrical Drive Systems. It
is assumed that the students have prior exposure to Electrical Machines
and Power Electronics. The control principles of various DC and AC
motors using solid state converters are discussed. Principles of selection
of Electric Motors are introduced. Some of the applications of Electrical
Drives are also highlighted.
10 Prerequisites : Students are expected to be familiar with electrical drives.

11 Text Books
T1: Gopal K.Dubey, Fundamentals of Electrical Drives, Narosa Publishing House, 2nd Edition
January 2010.
T2: Bimal K.Bose. Modern Power Electronics and AC Drives, Pearson Education, 2002 1st Edition.

12 References
R1: S.K.Pillai, A First course on Electrical Drives, Wiley Eastern Limited, 3rd Edition 2012.
R2:Murphy J.M.D and Turnbull, Thyristor Control of AC Motor, Pergamon Press, Oxford 1988, 1st
Edition.
R3: Gopal K.Dubey, Power semiconductor controlled Drives, Prentice Hall Inc., New Jersey,1989, 1
st Edition.
R4:R.Krishnan, Electric Motor & Drives: Modeling, Analysis and Control, Prentice hall of India, 2001,
1st Edition.

13E-Learning Resources
E1: https://archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/108/104/108104140/
E2: https://nptel.ac.in/courses/108104011
E3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaLGo0R0SYU&list=PLm_MSClsnwm-
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14 Course Outlines
Unit 1: DRIVE CHARACTERISTICS

Mode of Books to Page No

Unit Hours Topics be
Delivery
Referred
1 Electric drive BB T1 1.11

2 Equations governing motor load dynamics BB T1 267

1 Steady state stability BB T1 237

1
1 Multi quadrant Dynamics: acceleration, BB T1 212
deceleration, starting & stopping
1 Typical load torque characteristics BB T2 09

1 Selection of motor. BB T1 216

Total Periods for Unit-1=07

Unit 2: CONVERTER / CHOPPER FED DC MOTOR DRIVE

Mode of Books to be Page No

Unit Hours Topics Referred
Delivery

2 Steady state analysis of the single and BB

three phase converter fed separately T1 03
excited DC motor drive
2 Continuous and discontinuous conduction BB T2 6.01
2
1 Time ratio and current limit control BB R7 121

24 quadrant operation of converter / BB R7 124

chopper fed drive.
Total Periods for Unit-2 = 07
Unit 3 : INDUCTION MOTOR DRIVES

Mode of Books to be Page No

Unit Hours Topics Referred
Delivery

3 1 Stator voltage control BB T2 189

1 Energy efficient drive BB T2 339

1 v/f control BB T2 340

1 Constant air gap flux BB T1 245

1 Field weakening mode BB T2 206

1 Voltage / current fed inverter BB T2 346

 1 Closed loop control BB T1 36

Total Periods for Unit-3 =07

Unit 4 : SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR DRIVES

Mode of Books to be Page No

Unit Hours Topics Referred
Delivery

3 V/f control and self-control of BB T1 257

synchronous motor
2 Margin angle control and power BB T1 256
4 factor control
2 permanent magnet synchronous BB T1 224
motor
Total Periods for Unit-4 = 07
Unit 5 : DESIGN OF CONTROLLERS FOR DRIVES

Mode of Books to be Page No

Unit Hours Topics Referred
Delivery

1 Transfer function for DC motor / BB T1 60

load and converter
2 closed loop control with current BB T1 72
and speed feedback
2 armature voltage control and field BB T2 490
5 weakening mode –
2 design of controllers; current BB R1 54
controller and speed controller
1 converter selection and BB T2 101
characteristics
Total Periods for Unit-5 = 08
Total =36 Periods
* BB – Black Board
** PPT – Power Point Presentation
*** ER – E-Learning Resources

PRACTICAL EXERCISES:
Experiments
2,2,2,2,2 Simulation of converter and chopper fed DC drive
2,2,2,2 Simulation of closed loop operation of stator voltage control of induction motor drive
2,2,2,2,2 Simulation of closed loop operation of v/f control of induction motor drive
2,2,2,2 Simulation of synchronous motor drive
TOTAL = 36Periods
15 Professional Components

Course Component Contribution in Percentage

Mathematics 20%
Science 10%
Humanities 0%
Core Engineering 70%

16 Evaluation Components (Theory)

S.No Components Marks

Internal Test (Internal Test of 2 hours duration,
1 50
for 60 Marks) and Practical Mark
University Examination ( Conducted for 100
marks and 3 hours duration )
Part-A (10×2=20 Marks)
Part-B (5×13=65 Marks)
2 Part-C (1×15=15 Marks) 50
and
University Practical Examination( Conducted
for 100 marks and 3 hours duration )

Total 100

(Laboratory)

S.No Components Marks

1 Record 35
2 Observation 30
3 Viva voce 10
4 Model Practical Examination 25
Total 100

17Course Outcomes and its Contributions to PO

Course Outcomes [CO’s]

CO1 -Understand the basic requirements of motor selection for different load profiles
CO2 -Analyse the steady state behavior and stability aspects of drive systems.
CO3- Analyse the dynamic performance of the DC drive using converter and chopper control.
CO4-Simulate the AC drive.
CO5- Design the controller for electrical drives.
Programme Outcomes [PO’s]

1 Engineering knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, basic science and engineering science.
2 Problem analysis: Identify, formulate and solve engineering problems.
3 Design/development of solutions: Design an electrical system or process to improve its performance,
satisfying its constraints.
4 Conduct investigations of complex problems: Conduct experiments in electrical and electronics
systems and interpret the data.
5Modern tool usage: Apply various tools and techniques to improve the efficiency of the system.
6 The engineer and society: Conduct themselves to uphold the professional and social obligations.
7Environment and sustainability: Design the system with environment consciousness and sustainable
development.
8 Ethics: Interacting industry, business and society in a professional and ethical manner.
9 Individual and team work: Function in a multidisciplinary team.
10 Communication: Proficiency in oral and written Communication.
11 Project management and finance: Implement Cost effective and improved system.
12 Life-long learning: Continue professional development and learning as a life-long activity

PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs):

On completion of Electrical and Electronics Engineering program, the student will have the
following Program Specific Outcomes.
1. Foundation of Electrical Engineering: Ability to understand the principles and working of
electrical components, circuits, systems and control that are forming a part of power generation,
transmission, distribution, utilization, conservation and energy saving. Students can assess the
power management, auditing, crisis and energy saving aspects.
2. Foundation of Mathematical Concepts: Ability to apply mathematical methodologies to solve
problems related with electrical engineering using appropriate engineering tools and algorithms.
3. Computing and Research Ability: Ability to use knowledge in various domains to identify
research gaps and hence to provide solution which leads to new ideas and innovations.
 Programme Outcomes [PO’s] PSOs
Course Outcomes
[CO’s]

PSO1

PSO2

PSO3
PO10

PO11

PO12
PO1

PO2

PO3

PO4

PO5

PO6

PO7

PO8

PO9
CO1 3 2 2 3 3 - - 1 - - - 2 3 3 2

CO2 3 2 2 3 3 - - 1 - - - 2 3 3 2

CO3 3 2 2 3 3 - - 1 - - - 2 3 3 3

CO4 3 2 2 3 3 - - 1 - - - 2 3 3 3

CO5 3 2 2 3 3 - - 1 - - - 2 3 3 3

AVG 3 2 2 3 3 - - 1 - - - 2 3 3 2

CO satisfy the PO lightly - 1 Point

CO satisfy the PO on an average - 2 Points
CO satisfy the PO strongly - 3 Points

18 Assignment Topics

1. Multi quadrant Dynamics: acceleration, deceleration, starting & stopping

2. V/f control and self-control of synchronous motor

19 Content beyond Syllabus

1. Multifunctional Integrated DC–DC Converter for Electric Vehicles.

2. Industrial electrical drives applications.

Staff Incharge HOD Principal