EEE2003 Electromechanical Energy Conversion L T P J C

3 0 2 0 4
Pre-requisite EEE1002/EEE1001 Syllabus version
Anti-requisite v. 1.0
Course Objectives:
1. To analyze the basic principles of DC Machines
2. To derive the various relations of electrical and mechanical parameters in AC Machines
3. Evaluate the characteristics and testing of AC Machines
Expected Course Outcome:
On the completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Illustrate the basic principles of electromechanical energy conversion
2. Infer the basic operation & characteristics of DC generator
3. Infer the various starting technologies and performance characteristics of DC Motor
4. Apply and analyze performance of transformers
5. Solve the various torque equations and analyze the starting methods of Induction Motor
6. Design the equivalent circuit and circle diagram of Induction Motor
7. Analyze the effect of change in electrical and mechanical parameters of Alternator
8. Design and Conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 1,2,9,14
1. Having an ability to apply mathematics and science in engineering applications
2. Having a clear understanding of the subject related concepts and of contemporary issues
9. Having problem solving ability- solving social issues and engineering problems
14. Having an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

Module:1 Principle of Electromechanical Energy Conversion 4 Hours

Magnetic circuits - Singly excited systems - doubly excited systems - Force and Torque.
Module:2 D.C. Generator 6 Hours
Construction –Windings- Armature Reaction –Commutation-EMF Equation – Types of Generators-
Magnetization and load characteristics - Voltage Regulation - Parallel operation - Applications.
Module:3 D.C. Motor 5 Hours
Methods of excitation - Equivalent circuit - Torque equation - Performance characteristics - Losses and
efficiency - Speed control and starting techniques - Applications
.
Module:4 Transformers 7 Hours
Construction – types-EMF Equation-Transformer on No load and load-phasor diagram –Efficiency and
Voltage Regulation –Transformer testing- Equivalent Circuit – predetermination of Efficiency and
Voltage Regulation-Parallel Operation –3 Phase Transformers Applications.
Module:5 Induction Motor 6 Hours
3 phase induction motor: Construction Rotating Magnetic Field -Working principle-Power Transferred
across air gap, Torque and Power output-Starting methods - Single phase induction motors -
Applications.
Module:6 Testing of Induction Machines 6 Hours
Determination of Equivalent Circuit parameters – performance characteristics Circle Diagram –Speed
Control –Induction Generator Applications.
Module:7 Synchronous Machines 9 Hours
Synchronous Generator (Alternator): Construction-Induced EMF - Synchronous reactance - Phasor
Diagram and Voltage regulation - Parallel operation- - Synchronizing of alternator Effects of change in
excitation and mechanical input. Synchronous Motor: Three-phase synchronous motor - Types -
Principle of operation - Methods of starting - Hunting and Damper windings - synchronous condenser –
Applications.
Module:8 Contemporary issues
2 hours
Total Lecture hours:
45 Hours
Text Book(s)
1. I. J. Nagrath and D. P. Kothari, "Electric Machines" (Sigma Series), III edition,
Tata McGraw Hill 2010.
Reference Books
1. P. S. Bimbhra, "Electrical machinery", Seventh Edition, Khanna Publications, 2014.
2. P.C.Sen, “Principles of Electric Machines and Power Electronics”, Wiley, 2013.
3. Stephen J.Chapman, “Electric Machinery Fundamentals’, “McGraw Hill Intl. Edition,
New Delhi, 6th Edition, 2012.
4. Arthur Egune Fitzgerald; Charles Kingsley; Stephen D Umans, “Electric machinery”,
New York: McGraw-Hill, 7th Edition, 2014.
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar
List of Challenging Experiments (Indicative) SLO: 1,2,9,14
1. Speed control of DC shunt motor and predetermination of 2 hours
performance characteristics of DC shunt machine.
2. Performance characteristics of DC traction motor. 10. Voltage 2 hours
Regulation of a three phase induction generator.
3. Performance characteristics of DC motor used for rolling mills. 2 hours
4. Magnetization and Load characteristics of DC shunt generator. 2 hours
5. Performance test and connection assessment of a 3 phase 2 hours
transformer.
6. Open circuit and short circuit test on a 3 phase transformer. 2 hours
7. Parallel operation of transformers. 2 hours
8. Equivalent circuit and Performance evaluation of 3 phase 2 hours
industrial pump motor.
9. Load test on 3 phase motor used for lift applications. 2 hours
10. Load test on single phase fan motor. 2 hours
11. Voltage Regulation of a three phase induction generator. 2 hours
12. Predetermination of Voltage Regulation in 3 phase alternator 2 hours
by EMF and MMF method.
13. Synchronization of a 3 phase alternator to the busbar. 2 hours
14. V and inverted V curves of 3 phase synchronous motor. 2 hours
Total Laboratory Hours 30 hours
Mode of Evaluation: Assignment /FAT
Recommended by Board of Studies 30/11/2015
Approved by Academic Council 39th AC Date 17/12/2015