18EE401 Electrical Machines – II 3/1/0/4

Nature of Course : G (Theory & Analytical)

Pre Requisites: Electrical Machines – I
Course Objectives:
1 To know the concepts of rotating magnetic field.
2 To impart the knowledge of synchronous and induction machines.
3 To analyze the performance of synchronous and induction machines.
Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, students shall have ability to
C401.1 Remember the basics of rotating machines. [R]
C401.2 Understand the construction and operation of salient and non-salient pole
[U]
alternators and synchronous motors.
C401.3 Illustrate the construction and operation of single and three phase induction
[U]
motor.
C401.4 Examine the performance of synchronous and induction machines by
[A]
various methods.
Course Contents:
Synchronous machines – MMF distribution – Rotating magnetic field. Alternators:
Constructional details – principle of operation and types of rotor – EMF equation– armature
reaction – voltage regulation – EMF, MMF and ZPF- two reaction theory – synchronization
and synchronizing power – Parallel operation and load sharing, operation on infinite bus-bar
typical applications. Synchronous motors: Starting methods, Synchronous machines on
infinite bus bars, phasor diagram, V and inverted-V curves, Hunting and its suppression,
effect of change in excitation, synchronous condenser.

Induction Machines: Three phase induction motors – Constructional details – principle of

operation and types of rotor – Slip – starting and Maximum torque – slip-torque
characteristics, Starting methods - No load and blocked rotor test – Equivalent circuit – Circle
diagram – crawling and cogging – Separation of no load losses – Induction generators –
Double Cage induction motor. Single-phase Induction motors – double field revolving theory -
Working principle and starting – equivalent circuit and its applications.

Starting and speed control methods of induction motors: Need for starting – Types of
starters – rotor resistance, star-delta, autotransformer and soft starters, Speed control –
Change of voltage, frequency, number of poles, slip – cascaded connection – slip power
recovery scheme – braking methods.

Total Hours: 60
Text Books:
1 I. J. Nagrath and D. P. Kothari, “Electric Machines”, McGraw Hill Education, 2010.
2 A. E. Fitzgerald and C. Kingsley, "Electric Machinery”, McGraw Hill Education, 2013.
3 P. S. Bimbhra, “Electrical Machinery”, Khanna Publishers, 2011.
Reference Books:
1 P. C. Sen, “Principles of Electric Machines and Power Electronics”, John Wiley & Sons,
Third Edition, 2013.
2 M.G. Say,” Alternating Current Machines”, Pitman Publishing Ltd., 4th edition, 2013.
3 A. S. Langsdorf, “Alternating current machines”, McGraw Hill Education, 2010.
Web Reference:
1 http://nptel.ac.in/syllabus/syllabus.php?subjectId=108105018
2 http://freevideolectures.com/Course/2335/Basic-Electrical-Technology/23
3 https://www.electrical4u.com/deep-bar-double-cage-induction-motor/
4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b24jORRoxEc
5 http://www.engineeringmatters.com/EngineeringMatters_Project_Maglev.pdf

Assessment Methods & Levels (based on Bloom’s Taxonomy)

Formative assessment based on Capstone Model (Max. Marks:20)
Course Outcome Bloom’s Level Assessment Component Marks
C401.1 Remember Technical Quiz 5
C401.2 Understand Writing Skills 5
C401.3 Understand Class Presentation 5
C401.4 Analyze Assignment 5

Summative assessment based on Continuous and End Semester Examination

Continuous Assessment End
Theory Semester
Bloom’s Formative
Term End Examination
Level CIA-I CIA-II Assessment
Examination (Theory)
[10 Marks] [10 Marks] [20 Marks]
[10 Marks] [50 marks]
Remember 50 - 20 25 20
Understand 50 50 40 50 40
Apply 30 20 - 20
Analyse - 20 20 25 20
Evaluate - - - - -
Create - - - - -