Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering PVP Siddhartha Institute of Technology

ELECTRICAL MACHINES – I

Programme: B.Tech (EEE) Year :II / IV PVP14Semester : 3

Course :(Core/elective/) Credits :4 Hours :3+1

Electrical machines course is one of the important courses of the Electrical discipline. In this
course the different types of DC generators and motors which are widely used in industry are
covered and their performance aspects will be studied.

Prerequisites Courses:Basic electrical engineering and mathematics

Course Outcomes:
Upon completing of the course student
1. Should be able to understand the construction of D.C machine, different windings,
their merits and demerits.
2. Able to analyze different types of DC generators their characteristics, industrial
applications, effect of armature reaction and its assessment.
3. Able to intrepet the various losses in DC machines and their efficiency.
4. Able explain the principle of DC motor, electrical characteristics and industrial
application, purpose of starter and its design.
5. Able to understand features and their industrial applications.

Course Contents:
Topics
Lecture Hours
UNIT – I: D.C. Generators – Construction &
Operation:
1.1 Dc generator 1
1.2 Constructional feature 2
1.3 Commutator 1
1.4 Armature winding 2
1.5 EMF equation 1
15
1.6 Methods of excitation 1
1.7 Armature reaction 2
1.8Cross magnetizing and De-magnetizing 1
1.9Commutation – Methods of improving 2
commutation
1.10Compensating winding 1
1.11Problems 2
UNIT – II Characteristics of D.C Generators&
Parallel Operation:
2.1 Magnetization characteristics 2
2.2 Critical resistance and critical speed 1
2.3 Causes for Failure to self excite 1
2.4 Internal & external characteristics 2 14
2.5 Losses & efficiency 2
2.6 Parallel operation 2
2.7 Equalizer bar and cross connection of field
1
winding
2.8 Load sharing 1

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2.9 Problems 2
UNIT – III: D.C. Motors:
3.1 DC motor 1
3.2 Back EMF and torque equation 2
3.3 Characteristics and applications 2
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3.4 Armature reaction and commutation 1
3.5 Problems 2
3.6 point, 3 point and 4 point starter 2
3.7 Design of starters 1
UNIT – IV: Speed Control of D.C. Motors&:
4.1 Speed control 2
4.2 Ward – Leonard system of speed control 1
10
4.3 Problems 1
4.4 Methods of testing 4
4.5 Problems 2
UNIT-VIII Special Type of DC Generators :

8.1 Cross field dynamos 1

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8.2 Rosenberg Generator 1
8.3 Amplidyne and Metadyne 2
8.4 operation of three brush generator 1

LEARNING RESOURCES:
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Electrical Machines – P.S.Bhimbra, Khanna publishers.
2. Performance and Design of DC Machines by Clayton & Hancock, BPB Publishers
3. Electrical Machines (DC) - J.B. Gupta, Kataria Publications
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REFERENCES:
1. Electrical Machines by D P.Kothari, I .J .Nagarth, McGrawHill Publications, 4 th edition
2. Electrical Machines by S.K. Bhattacharya
3. Electro mechanics – I (D.C Machines) S. Kamakshaiah Hi-Tech Publishers

Program Outcomes (POs):

1. .Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science,
engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of
complex engineeringproblems.
2. Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze
complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first
principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineeringsciences.
3. Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering
problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs
with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural,
societal, and environmentalconsiderations.
4. Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and
research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of
data, and synthesis of the information to provide validconclusions.
5. Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources,
and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to
complex engineering activities with an understanding of thelimitations.

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6. The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge
to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent
responsibilities relevant to the professional engineeringpractice.
7. Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional
engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the
knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and
responsibilities and norms of the engineeringpractice.
9. Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a
member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinarysettings.
10. Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with
the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to
comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective
presentations, and give and receive clearinstructions.
11. Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of
the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as
a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in
multidisciplinaryenvironments.
12. Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage
in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of

Program Specific Outcomes:

1. To develop technical knowledge, skill and competence to identify, comprehend and

solve problems in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
2. To demonstrate technical competence in solving problems related to electrical engineering
applying updated and apt methodologies which lead for sustainable
development.

Table: Mapping of course outcomes with programme outcomes (CO/ Competency – PO

Matrix):

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO1 PSO2

CO1 √ √ √ √ √

CO2 √ √ √ √ √

CO3 √ √ √ √ √

CO4 √ √ √ √ √ √

CO5 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO1 PSO2

CO1 3 2 1 1 3

CO2 2 3 2 2 3

CO3 3 1 3 3 2

CO4 2 3 1 1 2 3

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CO5 2 1 1 2 1 2 3 2

Instructional Methods:
M1 - Lecture interspersed with discussions M2 - Lecture with a quiz
M3 - Tutorial M4 – Demonstration (Models/Charts/Field Visit)
M5 - Group Discussion M6 - Group Assignment/Projects
M7 – Presentation (PPT) M8 – Asynchronous Discussions
M9 - Video Lectures (NPTEL, SONET, MIT etc)

CO’s CLO/ Competency Instructional

Methods
CLO 1 Should be able to understand the construction of D.C
machine, different windings, their merits and demerits M1,M3
CLO 2 Able to analyze different types of DC generators their
characteristics, industrial applications, effect of armature M1,M3
reaction and its assessment
CLO 3 Able to intrept the various losses in DC machines and their
M1,M3
efficiency
CLO 4 Able explain the principle of DC motor, electrical
characteristics and industrial application, purpose of starter M1,M3
and its design
CLO 5 Able to understand features and their industrial applications
M1,M3

Assessment / Evaluation Methods:

Assessment Tool Weightage(Marks)

Objective 1
Objective 2 10

Assignment 5
Sessional1
15
Sessional2
Final Examination 70

Prepared By:K.Lalitha

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