MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY

SCHEME AND SYLLABI

FOR

M. Tech. DEGREE PROGRAMME

IN

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

WITH SPECIALIZATION IN

POWER ELECTRONICS AND CONTROL

(2011 ADMISSION ONWARDS)
 SCHEME AND SYLLABI FOR M. Tech. DEGREE
PROGRAMME IN
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
WITH SPECIALIZATION IN
IN POWER ELECTRONICS AND CONTROL

SEMESTER - I

Hrs/week Evaluation Scheme (Marks)

Sl. Course No. Subjects L T P Sessional ESE Credit
No. Sub Theory / Total
TA CT Total Practical (C)
1 MEEPC 101 Advanced Mathematics 3 1 0 25 25 50 100 150 4
2 Analysis of Power Electronic
MEEPC 102 3 1 0 25 25 50 100 150 4
Systems
3 Dynamics of Electrical
MEEPC 103 3 1 0 25 25 50 100 150 4
Machines
4 Systems Theory
MEEPC 104 3 1 0 25 25 50 100 150 4
5 Elective I
MEEPC 105 3 0 0 25 25 50 100 150 3
6 MEEPC 106 Elective II 3 0 0 25 25 50 100 150 3
7 MEEPC 107 Power Electronics Lab 0 0 3 25 25 50 100 150 2
8 MEEPC 108 Seminar I 0 0 2 50 - 50 0 50 1
Total 18 4 5 225 175 400 700 1100 25

Elective – I (MEEPC 105) Elective – II (MEEPC 106)

Power Semiconductor Devices &
MEEPC 105 - 1 Process Control Instrumentation MEEPC 106 - 1
Modeling
Optimization Techniques Optimal and Adaptive Control Theories
MEEPC 105 - 2 MEEPC 106 - 2

Artificial Neural Networks and Fuzzy

MEEPC 105 - 3 MEEPC 106 - 3 Embedded Controllers
System
Biomedical Instrumentation
MEEPC 105 - 4 Data Acquisition and Signal Conditioning MEEPC 106 - 4

L – Lecture, T – Tutorial, P – Practical

TA – Teacher’s Assessment (Assignments, attendance, group discussion, Quiz, tutorials, seminars,

etc.)

CT – Class Test (Minimum of two tests to be conducted by the Institute)

ESE – End Semester Examination to be conducted by the University

Electives: New Electives may be added by the department according to the needs of emerging fields
of technology. The name of the elective and its syllabus should be submitted to the University before the
course is offered.

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 SEMESTER - II
Hrs/week Evaluation Scheme (Marks)
Sl. Course No. Subjects L T P Sessional ESE Credit
No. Sub Theory / Total
TA CT Total Practical (C)
1 MEEPC 201 Electric Drives 3 1 0 25 25 50 100 150 4
2 Digital Control Systems
MEEPC 202 3 1 0 25 25 50 100 150 4
3 Switched Mode and
MEEPC 203 Resonant Convertors 3 1 0 25 25 50 100 150 4

4 Power Quality
MEEPC 204 3 1 0 25 25 50 100 150 4
5 Elective III
MEEPC 205 3 0 0 25 25 50 100 150 3
6 MEEPC 206 Elective IV 3 0 0 25 25 50 100 150 3
7 Advanced Power
MEEPC 207 0 0 3 25 25 50 100 150 2
Electronics and Control Lab
8 MEEPC 208 Seminar II 0 0 2 50 0 50 0 50 1
Total 18 4 5 225 175 400 700 1100 25

Elective – III (MEEPC 205) Elective – IV (MEEPC 206)

Digital Simulations of Power Electronics
MEEPC 205 - 1 MEEPC 206 - 1 Flexible AC Transmission Systems
Systems
MEEPC 205 - 2 MEEPC 206 - 2 DSP and Applications
SCADA Systems and Applications
MEEPC 205 - 3 Special Electrical Machines and Drives MEEPC 206 - 3 Industrial Control Electronics
Estimation Theory
MEEPC 205 - 4 MEEPC 206 - 4 Robotics and Automation

L – Lecture, T – Tutorial, P – Practical

TA – Teacher’s Assessment (Assignments, attendance, group discussion, Quiz, tutorials, seminars,

etc.)

CT – Class Test (Minimum of two tests to be conducted by the Institute)

ESE – End Semester Examination to be conducted by the University

Electives: New Electives may be added by the department according to the needs of emerging fields
of technology. The name of the elective and its syllabus should be submitted to the University before the
course is offered.

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 SEMESTER – III

Hrs / Week Evaluation Scheme (Marks)

Sl. Credits
Course No. Subject Sessional
No. ESE** (C)
L T P Total
Sub (Oral)
TA* CT
Total
1.Industrial Training OR
1 MEEPC 301 2. Industrial Training and Mini 0 0 20 50 0 50 100 150 10
Project
2 MEEPC 302 Master’s Thesis Phase - I 0 0 10 100*** 0 100 0 100 5

Total 0 0 30 150 0 150 100 250 15

* TA based on a Technical Report submitted together with presentation at the end of the Industrial
Training and Mini Project

** Evaluation of the Industrial Training and Mini Project will be conducted at the end of the third
semester by a panel of examiners, with at least one external examiner, constituted by the University.

*** The marks will be awarded by a panel of examiners constituted by the concerned institute

SEMESTER – IV

Hrs / Week Evaluation Scheme (Marks)

Sl. ESE** Credits
Course No. Subject Sessional
No. (Oral (C)
L T P Total
Sub &
TA* CT
Total Viva)
1 MEEPC 401 Master’s Thesis 0 0 30 100 0 100 100 200 15

2 MEEPC 402 Master’s Comprehensive Viva 100 100

Total 300 15

Grand Total of all Semesters 2750 80

* 50% of the marks to be awarded by the Project Guide and the remaining 50% to be awarded by a
panel of examiners, including the Project Guide, constituted by the Department

** Thesis evaluation and Viva-voce will be conducted at the end of the fourth semester by a panel of
examiners, with at least one external examiner, constituted by the University.

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 MEEPC 101 ADVANCED MATHEMATICS L T P C
3 1 0 4

Module 1: Complex Variables and Partial Differential Equations

Cauchy’s integral formula, Poisson's integral formula, Liovilli’s Theorem, Conformal

Transformation, Schwarz-Christoffels transformation, Partial differential equation-Laplace
equation in two dimension (Cartesian and polar), Boundary Value Problems, Green’s Theorem
Module 2: Functional Analysis

Definition of Vector spaces – examples - somorphism of vector spaces - Linear independence

and basis. Dimension of vector space - Fundamentals of Normed linear spaces - Basic concept of
linear transformations.

Module 3: Random Processes

Probability concepts - Variables and distribution function - PDF, Markov Chains – Stochastic
Processes – Characteristics - Markov Processes – Correlation - Auto Correlation – Cross
Correlations– Response of linear discrete time systems to white noise

Module 4: Introduction to Mathematical Programming

Non Linear Programming Problems - Unconstrained optimization, optimality criteria, Direct

Search Methods: Hooke-Jeeves Pattern Search, Powel’s conjugate direction method. Gradient
based methods: steepest descent method - Newton’s method, Constrained optimization:
Lagrange multiplier - Kuhn Tucker conditions.
References:

1.Erwin Kreyszig, Introductory Functional Analysis with Applications, John Wiley & Sons,
2004.
2. Papoulis A , Probability, Random Variables and Stochastic Processes, 3rd edition, Mc- Graw
Hill.
3. Kalyanmoy Deb, Optimization for Engineering Design, PHI-2002.
4. Simmons D M, Non Linear Programming for Operations Research, PHI.
5. Elsgoltis, Differential Equations and Calculus of Variations, MIR publication.
6. Ochi M K, Applied Probability and Stochastic Processes, John Wiley & Sons, 1992.
7. Luenberger D G, Optimization by Vector Space Method, John Wiley.
8. Grewal B S, Higher Engineering Mathematics, Khanna Publishers.

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 MEEPC 102 ANALYSIS OF POWER ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS L T P C
3 1 0 4

Module1: Overview of Devices:

Ideal and Real switches, static and dynamic performance, loss calculation and selection of heat
sink. Power diodes, Power Transistors, Power MOSFETS, IGBTs, Thyristor, GTO- Static and
Dynamic Performance, Driver circuits., Turn on; Turn off and over voltage Snubbers for
switching devices.
Rectifiers: Uncontrolled rectifiers-Single phase and Three phase- Analysis with R and RL loads,
Analysis with capacitive filter- Line current Distortion, THD, DPF, PF, Line voltage distortion -
effect of source inductance- Effect of Single Phase Rectifiers on Neutral Currents in a Three
Phase Four-Wire System. Controlled Rectifiers-Single phase and Three phase-fully controlled
and semi controlled-Analysis with RL, RLE loads-Performance, Voltage conversion ratio, Effect
of source inductance- Power factor –Inversion mode of operation - Dual converters- Circulating
and Non circulating-Applications.

Module2: DC Choppers
Principle of operation, two quadrant and four quadrant choppers, PWM control- Forced
commutation- Voltage and Current commutated choppers -effect of source inductance- filter
circuits –multiphase chopper.

Module3: AC voltage controllers and Cycloconverters

Single Phase and Three phase AC Voltage Controllers-Principle operation-analysis with R and
RL loads, Thyristor Controlled Inductor, Circulating and Noncirculating type cycloconverters-
Analysis with R and RL loads.

Module4: Inverters
Half Bridge and Full Bridge-Six Steps and Two Levels PWM. Analysis with delta and Y
connected RL loads- Harmonics and Voltage control in inverters-Sine triangle modulation-
Unipolar and Bipolar modulation-Selective harmonic elimination- output filter design-Resonant
inverters-series and parallel. Current source inverter-Single phase and Three phase. Multilevel
Inverters-Types.

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References:

1. Joseph Vithayathil, Principles of Power Electronics, McGrawHill-1994

2. William Shepherd, Li Zhang., Power Converter Circuits, Marcell Dekker, 2004
3. Ned Mohan, Undeland, Robbins, Power Electronics-3 rd edn, John Wiley, 2003
4. Philip T Krein, Elements of Power Electronics- Oxford, 1998
5. Issa Batarseh, Power Electronics Circuits, John Wiley, 2004
6. Cyril W Lander, Power Electronics, Third Edition, McGraw-Hill- 1993
7. Daniel W. Hart, Introduction to Power Electronics, Prentice Hall, 1997

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 MEEPC 103 DYNAMICS OF ELECTRICAL MACHINES L T P C
3 1 0 4

Module 1: Introduction
Unified approach to the analysis of electrical machine – basic two-pole machine – Kron’s
primitive machine – voltage, power and torque equation –linear transformation from 3-phase to
2-phase - transformation from rotating axes to stationary axes – power invariance – park’s
transformation for 3-phase synchronous and induction machines.

Module 2: DC machines
Application of generalized theory to separately excited, shunt, series and compound machines –
sudden short circuit of separately excited generator - separately excited dc motor - steady state
and transient analysis – transfer functions of separately excited dc generator & motor.

Module 3: Polyphase synchronous machines

Generalized machine equations – steady state analysis of salient pole and non salient pole
machines – phasor diagrams – power angle characteristics – reactive power – short circuit ratio –
transient analysis – sudden 3-phase short circuit at generator terminals – reactance – time
constants – transient power angle characteristics.

Module 4: Induction machines

3-phase induction machine- generalized model – voltage equation – steady state analysis –
equivalent circuit – torque-slip characteristics – effect of voltage and frequency variations –
electric transients in induction machines – speed control of induction motor – introduction to
vector control – applications in speed control of induction machine – single phase induction
motor – generalized model – voltage and torque equations – steady state analysis.

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References:

1. Bhimbra P.S., Generalized Theory of Electrical Machines, Khanna Publishers

2. Krauss, Wasyncsuk and Sudholf, Analysis of Electrical Machines and Drive Systems, John
Wiley

3. Fitzgerald A E , Kingsley, Umans, Electric Machinery, McGraw Hill

4. Adkins and Harey, General Theory of AC Machines

5. Bimal K Bose, Modern Power Electronics & AC Drives, Pearson Education

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 MEEPC 104 SYSTEM THEORY L T P C
3 1 0 4

Module 1
State variable representation of system - concept of state - Equilibrium points – Stability -
Solution of state equation - eigen values - eigen vectors – modes - modal decomposition - eigen
value and stability - State space representation of discrete time systems - Discretization of
continuous time state equation

Module 2
Lyapunov stability - definition of stability, asymptotic stability and instability - Lyapunov’s
second method - Lyapunov’s stability analysis of LTI continuous time and discrete time systems
- stability analysis of non linear system - Krasovski’s theorem - variable gradient method

Module 3
Concepts of controllability and observability - controllability and observability tests for
continuous time and discrete time systems - controllability and observability studies based on
canonical forms of state model - effect of state feedback on controllability and observability -
pole placement by state feedback for continuous and discrete time systems - Design of full order
and reduced order observer for continuous time and discrete time systems

Module 4
Optimal control - formulation of optimal control problem - Minimum time control problem -
minimum energy problem - minimum fuel problem - state regulator problem - output regulator
problem – tracking problem - choice of performance measure - optimal control based on
quadratic performance measure – optimal control system design using second method Lyapunov
- solution of reduced Riccatti equation..Robust control systems – introduction - sensitivity
analysis of robustness - system with uncertain parameters - design of robust PID controlled
systems.

References:
1. Thomas Kailath, Linear systems, Prentice Hall Inc
2. Ogata K. , Modern control Engg (Second Edition), Prentice Hall Inc, 1990
3. Ogata K, Discrete time control systems, P.H.I
4. Gopal M. , Digital Control and State Variable methods, TMH, 1997
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5. Gopal M., Modern Control System Theory
6. Chen C.T., Linear system theory and design, New York,Holt Rinechart and Winston , 1984
7. Richard.C.Dorf and Bishop R.T, Modern Control System, P.H.I publishers

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 MEEPC 105-1 PROCESS CONTROL & AUTOMATION L T P C
3 0 0 3

Module 1: Process Modeling

Introduction to Process control and process instrumentation-Hierarchies in process control
systems-Theoretical models-Transfer function-State space models-Time series models-
Development of empirical models from process data-chemical reactor modeling-. Analysis using
MATLAB& SIMULINK

Module 2: Feedback & Feed forward Control

Feedback controllers-PID design, tuning, trouble shooting-Control system design based on
Frequency response Analysis-Direct digital design-Feed forward and ratio control-State feedback
control- LQR problem- Pole placement -Simulation using MATLAB & SIMULINK-Control
system instrumentation-Control valves- Codes and standards- Preparation of P& I Diagrams.

Module 3: Advanced process control

Multi-loop and multivariable control-Process Interactions-Singular value analysis-tuning of multi
loop PID control systems-decoupling control-strategies for reducing control loop interactions-
Real-time optimization-Simulation using MATLAB & SIMULINK.

Module 4: Model predictive control-Batch Process control-Plant-wide control &

monitoring
Plant wide control design- Instrumentation for process monitoring-Statistical process control-
Introduction to Fuzzy Logic in Process Control-Introduction to OPC-Introduction to
environmental issues and sustainable development relating to process industries. Comparison of
performance different types of control with examples on MATLAB and SIMULINK

References:
1. Seborg, D.E., T.F. Edgar, and D.A. Mellichamp, Process Dynamics and Control, John
Wiley , 2004
2. Johnson D Curtis, Instrumentation Technology, (7th Edition) Prentice Hall India, 2002.
3. Bob Connel, Process Instrumentation Applications Manual, McGrawHill, 1996.
4. Edgar, T.F. & D.M. Himmelblau, Optimization of Chemical Processes, McGrawHill
Book Co, 1988.

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5. Macari Emir Joe and Michael F Saunders, Environmental Quality Innovative
Technologies for Sustainable Development, American Society of Civil Engineers, 1997.
6. Nisenfeld(Ed) batch Control, Instrument Society of America, 1996.
7. Sherman, R.E.(Ed), Analytical instrumentation, Instrument Society of America, 1996.
8. Shinskey, F.G., Process Control Systems: Applications, Design and Tuning(3 rd Edition)
McGrawHill Book Co, 1988

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 MEEPC 105-2 OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES L T P C
3 0 0 3

Module 1: Linear programming

Statement and classification of optimization problems- overview of optimization techniques
standard form of linear programming problems-Definitions and theorems-Simplex method-
Revised simplex method-Duality and Dual simplex method-Sensitivity analysis.

Module 2: Unconstrained dimensional optimization techniques

Necessary and sufficient conditions-search methods(unrestricted Fibonacci and golden)-
Interpolation methods(Quadratic, Cubic and direct root method).Direct search methods-Random
search-pattern search and Rosen Brock’s hill climbing method-Descent methods-Steepest
descent, conjugate gradient, Quasi Newton and DFE method.

Module 3: Constrained optimization techniques & dynamic programming

Necessary and sufficient conditions-Equality and inequality constraints-Kuhn-Tacker conditions-
Gradient projection method-cutting plane method-Penalty function method(Interior and
exterior).Principle of optimality-recurrence relation-Computation procedure-continuous dynamic
programming.

Module 4: Recent developments in optimization techniques

Rosenbrocks Rotating Coordinate Method-Tabu search-Simulated Annealing-Genetic
Algorithm-Particle Swarm Optimization –Ant colony Optimization-Bees Algorithm.

References:
1. Rao S.S, Optimisation:Theory and Application, Wiley Eastern Press
2. Pierre, D.A., Optimisation, Theory with Applications, John Wiley & Sons
3. Fox, R.L., Optimisation method for Engineering Design, Addition Wesley
4. Hadely,G., Linear Programming, Addition Wesley
5. Bazaara & Shetty, ‘Non-linear Programming’
6. Goldberg D.E. , Genetic Algorithm in Search, Optimization, and Machine Learning,
Addison-Wesly, 1989.

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7. Marco Dorigo, Vittorio Miniezza and Alberto Colorni, “Ant System:Optimization by a
colony of Cooperation Agent”, IEEE transaction on system man and Cybernetics-Part
B:cybernetics, Volume 26, No 1, pp. 29-41,1996.
8. Shi, Y. Eberhart, R.C., “A Modified Particle Swarm Optimizer”, Proceedings of the IEEE
International conference on Evolutionary Computation, Anchorage, AK, pp. 69-73, May
1998
9. Recent literature should also be referred

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 MEEPC 105-3 ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS AND FUZZY L T P C
SYSTEMS
3 0 0 3

Module 1
Pattern classification –Learning and generalisation-structure of neural networks – ADA line and
Mada line-perceptrons .Linear separability – Back propagation – XOR function-Backpropagation
algorithm-Hopfied and Hamming networks- Kohensen’s network-Boltzmenn machine-in and out
star network – Art 1 and Art 2 nets-Neuro adaptive control applications-ART architecture –
Comparison layer – Recognition layer – ART classification process – ART implementation –
Examples

Module 2
Character recognition networks, Neural network control application, connectionist expert
systems for medical diagnosis Self organizing maps-Applications of neural algorithms and
systems -Character recognition networks, Neural network control application, connectionist
expert systems for medical diagnosis -Different faces of imprecision – inexactness, Ambiguity,
Undecidability, Fuzziness and certainty, Probability and fuzzy logic, Intelligent systems.

Module 3
Fuzzy sets and crisp sets - Intersections of Fuzzy sets, Union of Fuzzy sets, the complement of
Fuzzy sets. Fuzzy reasoning - Linguistic variables, Fuzzy propositions, Fuzzy compositional
rules of inference- Methods of decompositions, Defuzzification.

Module 4
Methodology of fuzzy design - Direct & Indirect methods with single and multiple experts,
Adaptive fuzzy control, Rule base design using dynamic response. Fuzzy logic applications to
engineering, Fuzzy decision making, Neuro-Fuzzy systems, Fuzzy Genetic Algorithms.

References:
1. Martin T. Hogan , Howard B.Demuth, M, ’Neural network design’
2. Zuroda, J.M.,’Introduction to Artificial Neural Systems’, Jaico publishing house, Bombay,
1994.
3. Zimmermann, H.J., ‘Fuzzy set theory and its applications’, Allied publishers limited,
Madras,1966
4. Klir, G.J., and Folge., T., ‘Fuzzy sets, uncertainty and information’, PHI, New Delhi,1991.
5. EarlCox,,’The Fuzzy Systems Handbook’, AP professional Cambridge, MA 02139, 1994.
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 MEEPC 105-4 DATA ACQUISITION AND SIGNAL L T P C
CONDITIONING 3 0 0 3

Module 1: Transducers & Signal Conditioning

Data Acquisition Systems (DAS) - Introduction. Objectives of DAS. Block Diagram Description
of DAS- General configurations - Single and multichannel DAS-Transducers for the
measurement of motion, force, pressure, flow, level, dc and ac voltages and currents (CTs, PTs
for supply frequency as well as high frequency, Hall Effect Current Sensors, High Voltage
Sensors , Optosensors, Rogowski Coil, Ampflex Sensors etc.) - Signal Conditioning:
Requirements - Instrumentation amplifiers: Basic characteristics . Chopped and Modulated DC
Amplifiers-Isolation amplifiers - Opto couplers - Buffer amplifiers .Noise Reduction Techniques
in Signal Conditioning- Transmitters .Optical Fiber Based Signal Transmission-Piezoelectric
Couplers- Intelligent transmitters.

Module 2: Filtering and Sampling

Review of Nyquist.s Sampling Theorem-Aliasing. Need for Prefiltering-First and second order
filters - classification and types of filters - Low -pass, High-pass, Band-pass and Band-rejection
and All Pass: Butterworth, Bessel, Chebyshev and Elliptic filters. Opamp RC Circuits for
Second Order Sections-Design of Higher Order Filters using second order sections using
Butterworth Approximation-Narrow Band pass and Notch Filters and their application in DAS.
Sample and Hold Amplifiers

Module 3: Signal Conversion and Transmission

Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADC)-Multiplexers and demultiplexers - Digital multiplexer .
A/D Conversion. Conversion Processes, Speed, Quantization Errors . Successive Approximation
ADC . Dual Slope ADC . Flash ADC . Digital-to-Analog Conversion (DAC) . Techniques,
Speed, Conversion Errors, Post Filtering- Weighted Resistor, R-2R, and Weighted Current type
of DACs- Multiplying Type DAC-Bipolar DACs-Data transmission systems-Schmitt Trigger-
Pulse code formats- Modulation techniques and systems-Telemetry systems.

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Module 4: Digital Signal Transmission and Interfacing
DAS Boards-Introduction. Study of a representative DAS Board-Interfacing Issues with DAS
Boards, I/O vs Memory Addressing, Software Drivers, Virtual Instruments, Modular
Programming Techniques for Robust Systems, Bus standard for communication between
instruments - GPIB (IEEE-488bus) - RS-232C- USB-4-to-20mA current loop serial
communication systems. Communication via parallel port . Interrupt-based Data Acquisition.
Software Design Strategies-Hardware Vs Software Interrupts-Foreground/ background
Programming Techniques- Limitations of Polling. Circular Queues

References:

1. Ernest O Doeblin., "Measurement Systems: Application and Design", McGraw Hill ( Int.
edition) 1990, ISBN 0-07-100697-4
2. George C.Barney, "Intelligent Instrumentation “, Prentice Hall of India Pvt Ltd., New
Delhi, 1988.
3. Ibrahim, K.E., "Instruments and Automatic Test Equipment", Longman Scientific &
Technical Group Ltd., UK, 1988.
4. John Uffrenbeck, "The 80x86 Family ,Design, Programming, And Interfacing",
Pearson Education, Asia,

5. Bates Paul, "Practical digital and Data Communications with LSI", Prentice Hall of India,
1987.
6. Clayton, G.B. .Operational Amplifiers.,Butterworth &Co,
7. Ray A.K et. Al ,.Advanced Microprocessors and Peripherals., Tata McGrawHill,
8. Oliver Cage, .Electronic Measurements and Instrumentation., McGraw-Hill, ( Int.
edition) 1975, ISBN 0-07-085544-7

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 MEEPC 106-1 POWER SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AND L T P C
MODELLING
3 0 0 3

Module 1: Power switching devices overview

Attributes of an ideal switch, application requirements, circuit symbols - Power handling
capability – SOA - Device selection strategy – On-state and switching losses – EMI due to
switching - Power diodes – Types - forward and reverse characteristics - switching
characteristics – rating - Schottky Diode

Module 2: Current Controlled Devices

Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJTs) – Construction, Device Physics, static characteristics,
switching characteristics; Negative temperature co-efficient and secondary breakdown; Power
Darlington - Thyristors – Physical and electrical principle underlying operation - Gate and
switching characteristics - converter grade and inverter grade and other types - series and parallel
operation - comparison of BJT and Thyristor – steady state and dynamic models of BJT &
Thyristor.

Module 3: Voltage Controlled Devices

Power MOSFETs and IGBTs – Principle of voltage controlled devices, construction, types,
Device physics, Static and Switching Characteristics- Steady state and dynamic models of
MOSFET and IGBTs - Basics of GTO, MCT, FCT, RCT and IGCT.

Module 4: Firing and Protection Circuits

Necessity of isolation, pulse transformer, optocoupler – Gate drives circuit: SCR, MOSFET,
IGBTs and base driving for power BJT - Over voltage, over current and gate protections -
Design of snubbers.
Thermal Protection - Heat transfer – conduction, convection and radiation - Cooling – liquid
cooling, vapour – phase cooling - Guidance for hear sink selection – Thermal resistance and
impedance -Electrical analogy of thermal components, heat sink types and design – Mounting
types.

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References:
1. Kassakian J G et al, Principles of Power Electronics, Addison Wesley
2 Williams. B W, Principles and Elements of Power Electronics, University of Strathclyde,
Glasgow
3. Ned Mohan, Undeland, Robins, Power Electronics – Concepts, Applications and Design,
JohnWiley and Sons, Singapore
4. Singh M D, Khanchandani, K B Power Electronics, Tata McGraw Hill

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 MEEPC 106-2 OPTIMAL AND ADAPTIVE CONTROL THEORY L T P C
3 0 0 3

Module 1: Calculus of variations

Introduction. Optimal control problem formulation. - performance measure for optimal control
problems -Calculus of variations- Fundamental concepts . Functional of single function. Euler -
Language equation . Transversality conditions . Vector case with various boundary conditions .
Piecewise, smooth extremals . constrained extremisation of functionals.

Module 2: Variational approach to optimal control problems

Variational approach to optimal control problems. Necessary conditions for optimal control with
different boundary conditions . Linear regulator problem . Tracking problem . Pontryagin.s
minimum principle . state inequality constraints . Minimum time problems . Minimum control
Effort problems.

Module 3: Dynamic programming

Dynamic programming: Principle of optimality. Application to multi stage decision making .
Optimal control example. Recurrence relation of dynamic programming., curse of dimensionality
.discrete linear regulator problem . Hamilton-Jacobi Bellman equation. Continuous linear
regulator problem.

Module 4: Model Reference Adaptive systems

Model Reference Adaptive systems (MRAS) . The need for MRAS . An over view of adaptive
control systems. Mathematical description of MRAS. Design hypothesis. Equivalent
representation of MRAS . Introduction to design method based on the use of Liapunov function.

References:
1. Donald E. Kirk, Optimal Control Theory, An introduction, Prentice Hall Inc.
2. Sage, A.P. Optimum Systems Control, Prentice Hall.
3. HSU and Meyer, Modern Control . Principles and Applications, McGraw Hill.
4. Yoan D. Landu, Adaptive Control (Model Reference Approach), Marcel Dekker.

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 MEEPC 106-3 EMBEDDED CONTROLLERS L T P C
3 0 0 3

Module 1 C Programming of microcontrollers

Review of 8051 assembly language-Introduction to C51 language-keywords-structures-super
loop-timer and interrupt programming-single programs for interfacing LED,LCD display,
keyboard and stepper motor control

Module 2: PIC processors

RISC concepts - PIC processors- overview-18F458 - Architecture – Elementary Assembly
Language Programming- Interrupts – Timers – Memory – I/O ports – SPI – I2C bus - A/D
converter - USART- PWM – Interfacing. Introduction to FPGA Devices.

Module 3: DSP architecture

Introduction to DSP architecture- computational building blocks - Address generation unit-
Program control and sequencing- Speed issues- Harvard Architecture, Parallelism, Pipelining.

Module 4: TMS 320F2407

Architecture- Addressing modes- I/O functionality, Interrupts, ADC, PWM, Event managers-
Elementary Assembly Language Programming- Typical applications-buck boost converter,
stepper motor control- Software and Hardware Development Tools.
References:
1. Mazidi and Mazidi. Embedded system design using 8051 Microcontroller, Pearson- 2005
2. Mazidi,PIC Microcontrollers
3. Scott Mckenzie I,8051 Microcontroller programming,Pearson Education
4. Sen M Kuo, Woon .Seng. Gan, Digital signal Processors-Architecture, implementation and
applications, Pearson, 2005
5. Toliyat. H.A., Campbell S., DSP based Electro Mechanical Motion Control, CRC Press-2004
6. Avtar Singh and. Srinivasan S, Digital Signal Processing, Thomson- Brooks - 2004
7. Phil Lapsley, Bler, Sholam, E.A.Lee, DSP Processor fundamentals, IEEE Press -1997
8. Wayne Wolf, FPGA based System Design, Pearson - 2004
9. Scott Hauck, The Roles of FPGAs in Reprogrammable Systems, Proceedings of the IEEE,
Vol. 86, No. 4, pp. 615-639, April, 1998.

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 MEEPC 106-4 BIOMEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION L T P C
3 0 0 3

Module 1: Biopotentials in the Body

Bio-Electric phenomena and neurons - origin of biopotentials - transduction of bio-potentials -
electrodes - conduction in nervous system - SD curve -Bio electric events - electro cardiography
phonocardiography- electro encephalography- electromyography - Electro dermal phenomena-
galvanic skin response - Impedance plethysmography - blood flow determination by dye-dilution
technique - electromagnetic and ultrasonic blood flow meters.

Module 2: Medical Assist Devices

Medical thermography - application of thermography - cardiac pace makers - cardiac
defibrillators - Hemodialysis machine - function of the kidney - Artificial kidney - dialysers -
membranes for hemodialysis .blood pumps. Ventilators .Infant incubators

Module 3: Pulmonary Measurements

Pulmonary function analyzers - pulmonary function measurement - spirometry - audiometers.
Pure tone audiometer - Measurement of pH, pCO2 & pO2 - Measurement of blood pressure - Ion
sensitive field effect transistors. blood glucose sensors

Module 4: Lasers and Ultrasounds in Medicine

Lasers in Medicine-X-ray machines-Physiotherapy and Electrotherapy-Short wave diathermy
machine- Microwave diathermy machine - Ultrasonic therapy Unit - Pain relief through
Electrical Stimulation .physiological effects of electricity .Electrical safety codes and standards

References:
1. .Khandpur R.S Hand Book of Biomedical Instrumentation, -TMH.
2. Principles of Applied Biomedical Instrumentation Geddes & Baker, Wiley
Interscience.
3. Biophysical Measurements - Peter Strong, TEKTRONIX.
4. Joseph D. Bronzino Biomedical Engineering Hand book (IEEE Press book)
5. Leslie Cromwel, Biomedical Instrumentation and Measurements, Prentice hall.
6. Wells P.N.R Biomedical Ultrasonic. Academic Press,
7. Cobbold R Transducers for BIOMEDICAL Instruments,. John Wiley and Sons Inc.
8. Guyton A.C., 'Saunders W.B Text Book of Medical Physiology,.".
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 MEEPC 107 POWER ELECTRONICS LAB L T P C
0 0 3 2

Objective: To develop practical skills in design of power electronic converters and applications
to electric drives
To provide an opportunity to experience the theory portions covered in various subjects in the
laboratory
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
A) HARDWARE
1. Single Phase Semi-converter with R-L load for continuous & discontinuous conduction
modes
2. Single Phase Full-converter with R-L load for continuous & discontinuous conduction
modes
3. Digital firing circuit
4. Three Phase Full-converter with R-L-E load
5. Controlled and Uncontrolled rectifier with different types of filters - continuous &
discontinuous modes of operation
6. Transformer and Inductor design
7. Current & voltage commutated thyristorized chopper
8. MOSFET/ IGBT/Transistor based DC Choppers (Buck & Boost)
9. Half bridge square wave inverter
10. Single-phase Sine triangle PWM inverter
11. Single Phase AC Voltage Controller
12. Transfer function of armature controlled DC Motor
13. Microcontroller and DSP based control of dc-dc converters
14. Study of harmonic pollution by power electronics loads using power quality analyser

B) SIMULATION
1. 3-phase full converter and semi-converter with R, RL and RLE loads
2. 3-phase ac voltage controller
3. Closed loop control of DC-DC converter
4. 3-phase sine PWM inverter
5. Measurement of THD of current & voltage waveforms of controlled & uncontrolled 3-
phase rectifiers.

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 MEEPC 108 SEMINAR – I L T P C
0 0 2 1

Each student shall present a seminar on any topic of interest related to the core / elective courses
offered in the first semester of the M. Tech. Programme. He / she shall select the topic based on
the references from international journals of repute, preferably IEEE journals. They should get
the paper approved by the Programme Co-ordinator / Faculty member in charge of the seminar
and shall present it in the class. Every student shall participate in the seminar. The students
should undertake a detailed study on the topic and submit a report at the end of the semester.
Marks will be awarded based on the topic, presentation, participation in the seminar and the
report submitted
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 MEEPC 201 ELECTRIC DRIVES L T P C
3 1 0 4

Module 1: Components of electrical Drives

Electric machines, power converter, controllers - dynamics of electric drive - torque equation -
equivalent values of drive parameters- components of load torques types of load - four quadrant
operation of a motor –– steady state stability - load equalization – classes of motor duty-
determination of motor rating

Module 2: DC motor drives

DC motors & their performance (shunt, series, compound, permanent magnet motor, universal
motor, dc servomotor) – braking – regenerative, dynamic braking, plugging – Transient analysis
of separately excited motor – converter control of dc motors – analysis of separately excited &
series motor with 1-phase and 3-phase converters – dual converter – analysis of chopper
controlled dc drives – converter ratings and closed loop control - transfer function of self,
separately excited DC motors – linear transfer function model of power converters – sensing and
feeds back elements – current and speed loops, P, PI and PID controllers – response comparison
– simulation of converter and chopper fed DC drive.

Module 3: Induction motor drives

Stator voltage control of induction motor – torque-slip characteristics – operation with different
types of loads – operation with unbalanced source voltages and single phasing – analysis of
induction motor fed from non-sinusoidal voltage supply – stator frequency control – variable
frequency operation – V/F control, controlled current and controlled slip operation – effect of
harmonics and control of harmonics – PWM inverter drives – multi-quadrant drives – rotor
resistance control – slip torque characteristic – torque equations, constant torque operation – slip
power recovery scheme – torque equation – torque slip characteristics – power factor – methods
of improving power factor – limited sub synchronous speed operation – super synchronous speed
operation.

Module 4: Synchronous motor drives

Speed control of synchronous motors – adjustable frequency operation of synchronous motors –
principles of synchronous motor control – voltage source inverter drive with open loop control –
self controlled synchronous motor with electronic commutation – self controlled synchronous
motor drive using load commutated thyristor inverter.
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References: –

1.. Krishnan R, Electical Motor Drives, PHI Publishers

2 Dubey G.K. Fundamentals of Electrical Drives, Narosa Publishers
3. Dubey G.K , Power Semi-conductor Controlled Drives, Prentice Hall
4. Bimal K Bose, Modern Power Electronics & AC Drives, PHI
5. Nasar S A, Boldea, Electrical Drives, CRC press
6. Elsharkawi, M A Fundamentals of Electrical Drives, Thomson Learning
7. Leohnard W, Control of Electric Drives, Springer
8. Murphy and Turnbill, Power Electronic Control of AC motors, Pergamon Press
9. Vedam Subarhmanian, Electric Drives, TMH

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 MEEPC 202 DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEMS L T P C
3 1 0 4

Module 1: Basic concepts in sampled data systems

Discrete time signals-sampling process-effect of sampling-loss of information and noise due to
sampling-signal reconstruction-sampling theorem-hold circuits (ZOH,FOH)-z transforms-inverse
z transform-difference equations- solution using z transform-system transfer function-poles and
zeros-influence of pole location on time response-effect of zeros

Module 2: Analysis in z-domain

Stability- Jury’s test –Schur Cohn test –bilinear transformation –Routh –Hurwitz method in w
plane -Discrete Equivalents-Via numerical integration – pole – zero matching –hold equivalents

Module 3:Digital Controller Design

Digital control design using transform techniques –by emulation –by root locus in the z-plane –
by frequency response methods – Direct Design –method of Ragazzini-Design using State –
Space approach-Controllability-Observability-Control Law Design.

Module 4: Estimator/Observer Design

Full and reduced order observers-regulator design –case with reference input –separation
principle - Case Studies

References: -

1. Gene F Franklin, J David Powell, Michael Workman, Digital control of dynamic systems,
Pearson education
2. Liegh J R,Applied Digital Control,Rinchart and Winston Inc,New Delhi
3. Frank L Lewis, Applied optimal control and estimation,Prentice-Hall,Englewood Cliffs,
New Jersey,1992
4. Benchamin C Kuo ,Digital Control Systems,2nd Edition, Saunders College
Publishing,Philadelphia,1992
5. Ogata K, Discrete – Time control systems, Pearson education, Asia
6. Philips C L , Nagle H T, Digital control systems, Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, New
Jersey,1995
7. Jacquot R G,Modern digital control systems,Marcal Decker,New York 1995
8. Gopal M, Digital control and state variable methods, Tata McGraw-Hill 2009
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 MEEPC 203 SWITCHED MODE AND RESONANT L T P C
CONVERTERS 3 1 0 4

Module 1: Buck, Boost, Buck-Boost SMPS Topologies

Basic Operation- Waveforms - modes of operation - switching stresses - switching and
conduction losses - optimum switching frequency - practical voltage, current and power limits -
design relations - voltage mode control principles.

Push-Pull and Forward Converter Topologies - Basic Operation . Waveforms - Flux

Imbalance Problem and Solutions - Transformer Design -Output Filter Design -Switching
Stresses and Losses -Forward Converter Magnetics --Voltage Mode Control.

Half and Full Bridge Converters . Basic Operation and Waveforms-Magnetics . Output Filter .
Flux Imbalance . Switching Stresses and Losses . Power Limits . Voltage Mode Control.
Flyback Converter . discontinuous mode operation . waveforms . Control . Magnetics- Switching
Stresses and Losses . Disadvantages - Continuous Mode Operation . Waveforms . Control .
Design Relations.

Module 2: Voltage Mode Control of SMPS

Loop Gain and Stability Considerations. Shaping the Error amplifier frequency Response. Error
Amplifier Transfer Function. Transconductance of Error amplifier. Study of popular PWM
Control Ics (SG 3525,TL 494,MC34060 etc.)
Current Mode Control of SMPS . Current Mode Control Advantages . Current Mode Vs Voltage
Mode . Current Mode Deficiencies . Slope Compensation . Study of a typical Current Mode
PWM Control IC UC3842.

Module 3: Modeling of SMPS

State Space Averaging and Linearisation . State Space Averaging Approximation for Continuity.
Discontinuous Conduction Modes. Small Signal Approximation- General Second Order Linear
Equivalent Circuits . The DC Transformer. Voltage Mode SMPS Transfer Function. General
Control Law Considerations . Source to State Transfer Function . Source to Output Transfer
Function . Stability . Loop Compensation
EMI Generation and Filtering in SMPS - Conducted and Radiated Emission Mechanisms in
SMPS . Techniques to reduce Emissions . Control of Switching Loci . Shielding and Grounding .

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Power Circuit Layout for minimum EMI. EMI Filtering at Input and Output Effect of EMI Filter
on SMPS Control Dynamics

Module 4: Resonant Converters

Introduction to Resonant Converters. Classification of Resonant Converters. Basic Resonant
Circuit concepts. Load Resonant converter. Resonant Switch Converter. Zero Voltage Switching
Clamped Voltage Topologies . Resonant DC Link Inverters with Zero Voltage Switching. High
Frequency Link Integral Half Cycle Converter.

References:

1. Ned Mohan, Power Electronics:Converters,Applications and Design , John Wiley & Sons
2 Abraham I Pressman, Switching Power Supply Design. McGrawHill .
3 Daniel M Mitchell, DC-DC Switching Regulator Analysis. McGraHill

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 MEEPC 204 POWER QUALITY L T P C
3 1 0 4

Module 1

Introduction-power quality-voltage quality-overview of power quality phenomena-classification

of power quality issues-power quality measures and standards-THD-TIF-DIN-C-message
weights-flicker factor-transient phenomena-occurrence of power quality problems-power
acceptability curves-IEEE guides, standards and recommended practices.

Module 2
Harmonics-individual and total harmonic distortion-RMS value of a harmonic waveform-triplex
harmonics-important harmonic introducing devices-SMPS-Three phase power converters-arcing
devices-saturable devices-harmonic distortion of fluorescent lamps-effect of power system
harmonics on power system equipment and loads.
Modeling of networks and components under non-sinusoidal conditions-transmission and
distribution systems-shunt capacitors-transformers-electric machines-ground systems-loads that
cause power quality problems-power quality problems created by drives and its impact on drives

Module 3
Power factor improvement- Passive Compensation. Passive Filtering . Harmonic Resonance .
Impedance Scan Analysis- Active Power Factor Corrected Single Phase Front End, Control
Methods for Single Phase APFC, Three Phase APFC and Control Techniques, PFC Based on
Bilateral Single Phase and Three Phase Converter. static var compensators-SVC and STATCOM

Module 4
Active Harmonic Filtering-Shunt Injection Filter for single phase , three-phase three-wire and
three-phase four-wire systems . d-q domain control of three phase shunt active filters
uninterruptible power supplies-constant voltage transformers- series active power filtering
techniques for harmonic cancellation and isolation . Dynamic Voltage Restorers for sag , swell
and flicker problems. Grounding and wiring-introduction-NEC grounding requirements-reasons
for grounding-typical grounding and wiring problems-solutions to grounding and wiring
problems.

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References:

1 .Heydt G.T, ELECTRIC Power Quality

2. Math H. Bollen, Understanding Power Quality Problems
3. Arrillaga J., .Power System Quality Assessment., John wiley, 2000
4. Arrillaga J, B.C. Smith, N.R. Watson & A. R.Wood ,.Power system Harmonic Analysis. ,
Wiley, 1997
5. Selected Topics in Power Quality and Custom Power, Course book for STTP, 2004, Ashok S.
6. Surya Santoso, H. Wayne Beaty, Roger C. Dugan, Mark F. McGranaghan, Electrical Power
System Quality , MC Graw Hill, 2002

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 MEEPC 205-1 DIGITAL SIMULATION OF POWER L T P C
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS 3 0 0 3

Module 1
Review of numerical methods. Application of numerical methods to solve transients in
D.C.Switched R, L, R-L, R-C and R-L-C circuits. Extension to AC circuits. Modeling of diode in
simulation. Diode with R, R-L, R-C and R-L-C load with ac supply. Modelling of SCR, TRIAC,
IGBT and Power Transistors in simulation. Application of numerical methods to R, L, C circuits
with power electronic switches. Simulation of gate/base drive circuits, simulation of snubber
circuits.

Module 2
State space modeling and simulation of linear systems. Introduction to electrical machine
modeling: induction, DC, and synchronous machines, simulation of basic electric drives, stability
as MEEPCts.

Module 3
Simulation of single phase and three phase uncontrolled and controlled (SCR) rectifiers,
converters with self commutated devices- simulation of power factor correction schemes,
Simulation of converter fed dc motor drives ,Simulation of thyristor choppers with voltage,
current and load commutation schemes, Simulation of chopper fed dc motor.

Module 4
Simulation of single and three phase inverters with thyristors and self-commutated devices,
Space vector representation, pulse-width modulation methods for voltage control, waveform
control. Simulation of inverter fed induction motor drives.

References:

1. Simulink Reference Manua , Math works, USA.

2. Robert Ericson, ‘Fundamentals of Power Electronics’, Chapman & Hall, 1997.
3. Issa Batarseh, ‘Power Electronic Circuits’, John Wiley, 2004Simulink Reference Manual ,
Math works, USA.

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 MEEPC 205-2 SCADA SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS L T P C
3 0 0 3

Module 1: Introduction to SCADA

Data acquisition systems, Evolution of SCADA, Communication technologies, Monitoring and
supervisory functions, SCADA applications in Utility Automation, Industries

Module 2: SCADA System Components

Schemes- Remote Terminal Unit (RTU),Intelligent Electronic Devices (IED),Programmable

Logic Controller (PLC), Communication Network, SCADA Server, SCADA/HMI Systems

Module 3: SCADA Architecture

Various SCADA architectures, advantages and disadvantages of each system - single unified
standard architecture -IEC 61850
SCADA Communication: various industrial communication technologies -wired and wireless
methods and fiber optics. Open standard communication protocols

Module 4: SCADA Applications

Utility applications- Transmission and Distribution sector -operations, monitoring, analysis and
improvement. Industries - oil, gas and water. Case studies, Implementation, Simulation
Exercises

References:

1. Stuart A. Boyer: SCADA- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, Instrument Society of
America Publications, USA, 1999

2. Gordon Clarke, Deon Reynders: Practical Modern SCADA Protocols: DNP3, 60870.5 and
Related Systems, Newness Publications, Oxford, UK, 2004

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 MEEPC 205-3 SPECIAL ELECTRICAL MACHINES AND L T P C
DRIVES 3 0 0 3

Module 1: Stepper Motors

Constructional features, principle of operation, modes of excitation, single phase stepping
motors, torque production in variable Reluctance (VR) stepping motor, Dynamic characteristics,
Drive systems and circuit for open loop control, Closed loop control of stepping motor,
microprocessor based controller.
Module 2: Switched Reluctance Motors
Constructional features, principle of operation. Torque equation, Power controllers,
Characteristics and control. Microprocessor based controller. Sensor less control..Synchronous
Reluctance Motors-Constructional features: axial and radial air gap Motors. Operating principle,
reluctance torque – Phasor diagram, motor characteristics.
Module 3: Permanent Magnet Brushless DC Motors
Commutation in DC motors, Difference between mechanical and electronic commutators, Hall
sensors, Optical sensors, Multiphase Brushless motor, Square wave permanent magnet brushless
motor drives, Torque and emf equation, Torque-speed characteristics, Controllers-
Microprocessor based controller. Sensor less control.
Module 4: Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors
Principle of operation, EMF, power input and torque expressions, Phasor diagram, Power
controllers, Torque speed characteristics, Self control, Vector control, Current control schemes.
Sensor less control.

References:
1. Miller T J E, Switched Reluctance Motor and Their Control, Clarendon Press, Oxford,
1993.
2. Miller T J E, Brushless Permanent Magnet and Reluctance Motor Drives, Clarendon
Press, Oxford,1989.
3 Bose B K, Modern Power Electronics & AC drives, Pearson, 2002.
4 Athani V.V. “stepper motors – Fundamentals, Applications &Design” New Age
International
5 Kenjo T, Sugawara A, Stepping Motors and Their Microprocessor Control, Clarendon
Press, Oxford, 1994.
6. Kenjo T, Power Electronics for the Microprocessor Age, Oxford University Press, 1990.
Ali Emadi (Ed), Handbook

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 MEEPC 205-4 ESTIMATION THEORY L T P C
3 0 0 3

Module 1: Elements of Probability Theory

Random variables-Gaussian distribution-stochastic processes-characterizations and properties-Gauss-
Markov processes-Brownian motion process-Gauss-Markov models

Module 2: Optimal Estimation for Discrete-time Systems

Fundamental theorem of estimation-optimal prediction

Module 3: Optimal Filtering

Weiner approach-continuous time Kalman Filter-properties and implementation-steady-state Kalman
Filter-discrete-time Kalman Filter-implementation-sub-optimal steady-state Kalman Filter-Extended
Kalman Filter-practical applications

Module 4: Optimal Smoothing

Optimal fixed-interval smoothing, optimal fixed-point smoothing, optimal fixed-lag smoothing stability-
performance evaluation

References: –
1. James S Meditch, Stochastic Optimal Linear Estimation and Control, McGraw-Hill, New
York, 1969.
2. Jerry M Mendel ‘Lessons in Estimation Theory for Signal processing, Communication,
and Control, Prentice-Hall Inc, New Delhi, 1995.
3. Mohinder S Grewal, Angus P Andrews, Kalman Filtering; Theory and Practice,
Prentice-Hall Inc, Englewood Cliffs, 1993.
4. Grimble M J, M A Johnson, Optimal Control and Stochastic Estimation; Theory and
Applications, Wiley, New York, 1988.
5. Peter S Meybeck, Stochastic Models, Estimation, and Control, Volume 1 & 2, Academic
Press, New York, 1982.
6. Papoulis Athanasios, Probability, Random Variables, and Stochastic Process, 2nd Edition,
McGraw-Hill, New York, 1984.
7. Frank L Lewis, Optimal Estimation, Wiley, New York, 1986.
8. Mcgarty J P, Stochastic Systems and State Estimation, John Wiley, New York, 1974.

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 MEEPC 206-1 FLEXIBLE AC TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS L T P C
3 0 0 3

Module 1
Reactive power control in electrical power transmission lines - uncompensated line –
Shunt Compensation and Series compensation: Voltage Stability- Improvement of
Transient stability, Power Oscillation damping.
Introduction to FACTS - Basic Types of FACTS controller- Brief description and definitions of
FACTS controllers – Benefits from FACTS technology.

Module 2
Variable impedance type Static Var generators – Switching Converter type Var generators Static
Var Compensator (SVC) and Static Compensator (STATCOM): Principle of operation,
configuration and control – The Regulation Slope- Transient Stability enhancement and Power
Oscillation damping.Comparison between STATCOM and SVC

Module 3
Variable Impedance Type series compensators: Thyristor Switched Series Capacitor (TSSC),
Thyristor Controlled Series Capacitor (TCSC) - Sub synchronous characteristics- Basic NGH
SSR DamperStatic Synchronous Series Compensator (SSSC): Principle of operation,
configuration and control.

Module 4
Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC): Principle of operation, Conventional Transmission
control capabilities, Comparison of UPFC to Controlled Series Compensators- Control structure.
Interline Power Flow Controller (IPFC) – Basic operating Principles and Characteristics
Generalized and multifunctional FACTS controllers.

References:
1. Miller , T J E “Reactive Power Control in Power Systems” John Wiley, 1982.
2. Hingorani N G and Gyugyi L , “Understanding FACTS” IEEE Press, 2000.
3. Song Y.H and. Johns A.T “Flexible ac Transmission Systems (FACTS)” IEEE Press,
1999.

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4. Mohan Mathur R. and Rajiv K. Varma, “Thyristor based FACTS controllers for
Electrical Transmission Systems”, Wiley Interscience, IEEE Press 2002.
5. Padiyar K.R. “Facts Controllers In Power Transmission and Distribution”, New Age
International Publishers, June 2007.

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 MEEPC 206-2 DSP AND APPLICATIONS L T P C
3 0 0 3

Module1: Introduction to DSP

Classification of signals, Multichannel and multi dimensional continuous v/s discrete time
signals, continuous v/s discrete valued signals, continuous time sinusoidal signal, discrete time
sinusoidal signals, sampling of analog signal, sampling theorem, quantification and coding of
D/A conversion.

Module 2: Discrete Time Signal and Systems

Discrete time signal, systems, Z-transform & Inverse Z-transform, analysis of discrete time,
linear time invariant systems, co-relation of discrete time systems.

Module 3: Frequency Analysis of Signals

Frequency analysis of analog signals, frequency analysis of discrete time signals. Properties of
Fourier Transform, Frequency Domain Characteristics, Time Frequency Dualities, Sampling of
signals in time and frequency domain, DFT & FFT.

Module 4: Design of Digital Filter

Design of linear phase FIR filter using window & frequency sampling method. Design of
equiripple linear phase filters. Comparison of design methods for linear phase FIR filters. Design
of IIR filters from analog filters. Direct Design Technique for digital IIR filters.

DSP Application - Introduction to digital signal processors chips, case study of different DSP
applications. Application of filters to analog & digital signal processor,

References:

1. Stanley W.D., Digital Signal Processing

2. Ashok Ambardar ,Analog & Digital Signal Processing
3 Mitra, . S. Digital Signal Processing

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 MEEPC 206-3 INDUSTRIAL CONTROL ELECTRONICS L T P C
3 0 0 3

Module 1
Review of switching regulators and switch mode power supplies-Uninterrupted power supplies-
solid state circuit breakers – programmable logic controllers. Analog Controllers - Proportional
controllers, Proportional – Integral controllers, PID controllers, Feed forward control

Module 2
Signal conditioners-Instrumentation amplifiers – voltage to current, current to voltage, voltage to
frequency, frequency to voltage converters ; Isolation circuits – cabling; magnetic and electro
static shielding and grounding.

Module 3
Opto-Electronic devices and control , Applications of opto isolation, interrupter modules and
photo sensors – Fibre optics – Bar code equipment, application of barcode in industry.

Module 4
Stepper motors and servo motors- control and applications. Servo motors – servo motor
controllers – servo amplifiers – selection of servo motor – applications of servo motors.

References:

1. Michael Jacob, ‘Industrial Control Electronics – Applications and Design’, Prentice Hall,
1988.
2. Thomas, E. Kissel, ‘ Industrial Electronics’PHI, 2003
3. James Maas, ‘Industrial Electronics’, Prentice Hall, 1995.

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 MEEPC 206-4 ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION L T P C
3 0 0 3

Module 1: Introduction
Geometric configuration of robots – Manipulators – Drive systems – Internal and external sensors-– End
effectors – Control systems – Robot programming languages and applications –
Introduction to robotic vision

Module 2: Robot Arm Kinematics

Direct and inverse kinematics – Rotation matrices – Composite rotation matrices – Euler angle-
representation – Homogenous transformation – Denavit Hattenberg representation and various arm
configurations.

Module 3: Robot Arm Dynamics

Lagrange – Euler formulation, joint velocities – Kinetic energy – Potential energy and motion-equations –
Generalized D’Alembert equations of motion.

Module 4: Planning of Manipulator Trajectories

General consideration on trajectory planning joint interpolation & Cartesian path trajectories.-Control of
Robot Manipulators-PID control computed, torque technique – Near minimum time control – Variable
structure control – Non-linear decoupled feedback control – Resolved motion control and adaptive
control.

References:
1. Fu K S, Gonazlez R C and Lee C S G, Robotics (Control, Sensing, Vision and Intelligence),
McGraw-Hill, 1987.
2. Wesley, E Sryda, Industrial Robots: Computer Interfacing and Control. PHI, 1985.
3. Asada and Slotine, Robot Analysis and Control, John Wiley and Sons, 1986.
4. Philippe Coiffet, Robot Technology, Vol. II (Modeling and Control), Prentice Hall INC, 1981.
5. Saeed B Niku, Introduction to Robotics, Analysis, Systems and Applications, Pearson Education, 2002.
6. Groover M P, Mitchell Wesis, Industrial Robotics Technology Programming andApplications, Tata
McGraw-Hill, 1986.
7. Sciavicco L, B Siciliano, Modeling & Control of Robot Manipulators, 2nd Edition,Springer Verlag,
2000.
8. Gray J O, D G Caldwell (Ed), Advanced Robotics & Intelligent Machines, The Institution of Electrical
Engineers, UK, 1996.
9. Craig John J, Introduction to Robotics: Mechanics and Control, Pearson, 1989.

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 MEEPC 207 ADVANCED POWER ELECTRONICS AND L T P C
CONTROL LAB 0 0 3 2

Objective:
To develop practical skills in design of power electronic devices and its control circuit
To provide an opportunity to experience the theory portions covered in various subjects in theory

1. Closed loop control of converter fed DC motor drives

2. Closed loop control of chopper fed DC motor drives
3. VSI fed three phase induction motor drive using V/f control
4. Three phase synchronous motor drive
5. Closed loop control of Brushless DC motors
6. Closed loop control of Switched reluctance motors.
7. Closed loop control of permanent magnet synchronous motors.
8. Use of Microcontrollers, DSP and FPGA for the control of motors.
9. Simulation of sine PWM & space vector PWM
10. Simulation of 3-phase induction motor drive using V/f control
11. Simulation of Vector control of 3-phase induction motor
12. Simulation of Direct Torque Control of 3-phase induction motor
13. Simulation of Brushless DC Motor drive
14. Simulation of STATCOM & DSTATCOM
15. Simulation of Active Power Filter, DVR
16. Simulation of UPQC, UPFC, TCSC
17. Simulation of matrix converter based control of induction motor

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 MEEPC 208 SEMINAR – II
L T P C
0 0 2 1

Each student shall present a seminar on any topic of interest related to the core / elective courses
offered in the second semester of the M. Tech. Programme. He / she shall select the topic based
on the references from international journals of repute, preferably IEEE journals. They should
get the paper approved by the Programme Co-ordinator / Faculty member in charge of the
seminar and shall present it in the class. Every student shall participate in the seminar. The
students should undertake a detailed study on the topic and submit a report at the end of the
semester. Marks will be awarded based on the topic, presentation, participation in the seminar
and the report submitted.

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 MEEPC 301 INDUSTRIAL TRAINING AND /OR L T P C
MINIPROJECT 0 0 20 10

The student shall undergo (1) Industrial training of 3 month duration OR (2) Industrial training
of one month duration and a Mini Project of two month duration.. Industrial training should be
carried out in an industry / company approved by the institution and under the guidance of a staff
member in the concerned field. At the end of the training he / she has to submit a report on the
work being carried out. He/she should also submit mini project report.

MEEPC 302 MASTER’S THESIS PHASE - I L T P C

0 0 10 5

The thesis (Phase - I) shall consist of research work done by the candidate or a comprehensive
and critical review of any recent development in the subject or a detailed report of project work
consisting of experimentation / numerical work, design and or development work that the
candidate has executed.
In Phase - I of the thesis, it is expected that the student should decide a topic of thesis, which is
useful in the field or practical life. It is expected that students should refer national &
international journals and proceedings of national & international seminars. Emphasis should be
given to the introduction to the topic, literature survey, and scope of the proposed work along
with some preliminary work / experimentation carried out on the thesis topic. Student should
submit two copies of the Phase - I thesis report covering the content discussed above and
highlighting the features of work to be carried out in Phase – II of the thesis. Student should
follow standard practice of thesis writing. The candidate will deliver a talk on the topic and the
assessment will be made on the basis of the work and talks there on by a panel of internal
examiners one of which will be the internal guide. These examiners should give suggestions in
writing to the student to be incorporated in the Phase – II of the thesis.

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 MEEPC 401 MASTER’S THESIS L T P C
0 0 30 15

In the fourth semester, the student has to continue the thesis work and after successfully finishing
the work, he / she have to submit a detailed thesis report. The work carried out should lead to a
publication in a National / International Conference. They should have submitted the paper
before M. Tech. evaluation and specific weightage should be given to accepted papers in reputed
conferences.

MEEPC 402 MASTER’S COMPREHENSIVE VIVA

A comprehensive viva-voce examination will be conducted at the end of the fourth semester by
an internal examiner and external examiners appointed by the university to assess the candidate’s
overall knowledge in the respective field of specialization.

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