EEE4003 Generation and Utilization of Electrical Energy L T P J C

2 0 0 4 3
Pre-requisite EEE3003 Syllabus version
v1.0
Course Objectives:
1. Analyze the concepts and phenomenon of different sources of Power Generation.
2. Discuss the fundamental concepts in traction and comprehend different issues related to heating
and welding.
3. Design the illumination and to discuss various Tariff methods for optimum utilization of
electrical energy.

Expected Course Outcome:

On the completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Identify and critically evaluate the generation and demand scenario worldwide.
2. Discuss working of various power sources for generation.
3. Design the different types of electric illumination for indoor and outdoor area.
4. Discuss the various types of Electric Traction, types of motors used and mechanics of train
movement.
5. Ability to analyze energy consumption and tariff rates.
6. Evaluate the energy conservation and economic choice of equipment.
7. Design the heating elements for various application and discuss about the process of welding.
8. Design a component or a product applying all the relevant standards with realistic constraints.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 2,5,9

Module:1 Introduction 2 hours
Generation and demand-worldwide scenario- Types of Conventional and nonconventional
sources, Energy sources and their availability in India, Introduction to the concept of distributed
generation and effect on system operation

Module:2 Generation from non-renewable sources: 3 hours

Power generation from non-conventional sources -layout and working of steam, diesel, low and
high head hydro power plants-pumped storage plants- nuclear plants.

Module:3 Generation from renewable sources: 5 hours

Need for alternate energy sources– Power generation from tidal, wind, magneto hydro dynamics
(MHD), geothermal and solar sources-solar thermal and solar photovoltaic, Fuel cells.

Module:4 Economic Generation and Utilization: 5 hours

Comparison between AC and DC systems for transmission efficiency, Load and load duration
curve, demand and diversity factors, Plant capacity and plant use factors, choice of type of
generation, choice of size and number of unit cost of energy generated, Tariffs-KW demand
constant and KVA demand constant. Introduction to Energy conservation –Economic choice of
equipment-Tools for Energy auditing, Causes of low power factor-methods of improving power
factor, Case studies.

Module:5 Illumination: 5 hours

 Nature of radiation, definition, laws, photometry, lighting calculations, design of illumination
systems (for residential, industrial, commercial, health care, street lightings, sports,
administrative complexes), types of lamps-energy efficiency comparison.

Module:6 Heating and Welding: 4 hours

Methods of heating, requirement of heating material, design of heating element, Types,
Applications-furnaces, Ovens, , welding generator, welding transformer and its characteristics,
welding types.

Module:7 Electric Traction: 4 hours

Introduction, requirements of an ideal traction system, supply systems for track electrification,
types of traction system and comparison, mechanics of train movement, traction motors and
control, multiple units, braking, current collection systems and recent trends in electric traction.

Module:8 Contemporary Issues: 2 hours

Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

Text Book(s)
1. S Sivanagaraju; M Balasubba Reddy; D Srilatha, "Generation and utilization of electrical
energy", Noida, India: Pearson, 2010
2. J.B. Gupta, ‘Utilization of Electric Power and Electric Traction’, S.K.Kataria and Sons,
second edition, 2012.
Reference Books
1. C.L. Wadhwa, ‘Generation, Distribution and Utilization of Electrical Energy’, 3rd/e, New
Age International Pvt. Ltd, 2012.
2. James L Kirtley, “Electric power principles: sources, conversion, distribution and use”,
Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, 2013.
3 Chakrabarti. A, Soni M I, Gupta P V, “Textbook on power system engineering”, Dhanpat Rai
& Co, 2008.
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar
Mode of assessment: Project/Activity
Recommended by Board of Studies
Approved by Academic Council No. 37 Date 16-06-2015