Name of the Course: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Category: Open Elective - II Semester: Sixth

Code No.: Theory: 100 Marks

Course Title: Electrical Machines & Control Examination Scheme

External Assessment

Duration: 17 weeks (Total Class hour/Week = 3) End Semester Examination 60

Internal Assessment

Class Test 20

Total Lecturer Class / Week = 3 Assignments & Viva – Voce 10 40

Class Attendance 10

Credit: 3 Total Marks 100

Pass Criterion: Students have to obtain at least 40% marks (pass marks) in both internal assessment
and end semester examination separately.

1. Course Outcomes (COs):

CO1: Use relevant DC Motors in different applications.
CO2: Use relevant Single & Three phase transformers in different applications.
CO3: Use suitable AC motors & special motors for different applications.
CO4: Identify different types of control system parameters.
CO5: Determine the stability of the control system and various types of controller.

2. Theory Components:
The following topics / subtopics should be taught and assessed in order to develop unit outcomes
for achieving the identified course outcome.

Teaching
Unit (s) Topics and Sub – topics
Hours

1.1 Concept of Electro – Mechanical Energy Conversion

1.2 Identify main constructional parts of DC Machines with their function.

Unit – 01
1.3 Working principle/concept of DC Motor & Generator. (Brief discussion)
09
DC Machines Speed & Torque equation of DC Motor. (no deduction)
1.4
Numerical on torque – speed equation.

1.5 Concept of Back – EMF & industrial applications of different DC Motors.

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 1.6 DC Motor Starter – Concept, necessity, types & specification.

1.7 Speed – Torque characteristics of DC Motors.

1.8 Speed control of DC Motors. (methods only with brief concept)

1.9 Concept of losses & efficiency in DC Motor.

2.1
Identify main constructional parts of Transformer with their functions. (single & 09
three phase)

2.2 Operating principle of Transformer. (Concept only)

2.3 EMF equation and transformation ratio.

2.4 Various losses in transformer (Concept only), OC and SC Test of transformer.

Unit – 02
2.5 Efficiency and Voltage regulation of transformer. (Expressions & brief idea only)
Transformer
2.6 Auto – transformer: Concept, Volt-Amp relation, merits & demerits, Applications.

2.7 Concept of Power & Distribution Transformer.

Three Phase transformer: Different connections (diagrams only), Specification

2.8
and Applications.

2.9 Simple numerical on Voltage regulation and efficiency.

A: Induction Motor 11
Identify main constructional parts of an Induction Motor with their functions.
3.A.1
(both Squirrel Cage & Wound – Rotor)

3.A.2 Concept of Synchronous Speed, Slip and Rotor frequency with expressions.

3.A.3 Working principle of an Induction Motor. (Brief idea)

Expression of Torque developed in an Induction Motor. (only equation)

3.A.4
Simple numerical on torque equation.

Unit – 03 3.A.5 Speed – Torque & Slip – Torque Characteristics of Induction Motor.

AC Machines
3.A.6 Speed Control of Induction Motors (methods only: especially VFD) and concept of
reversal of rotation.

Concept and applications of the following motors:

i. Single Phase Induction Motor
3.A.7 ii. Universal Motor
iii. Stepper Motor
iv. Servo Motor

3.A.8 Concept of Braking and Industrial applications of Squirrel Cage & Wound – Rotor
type Induction Motors.

B: Synchronous Machines

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 3.B.1 Identify main constructional parts of Synchronous Machine with their functions.

3.B.2 Operating principle of Synchronous Machines. (both Alternator & Motor –

concept only)

3.B.3 EMF equation of Alternator. (Expression only), Concept of Pitch & Distribution
factors.

3.B.4 Starting methods of Synchronous Motor (names & brief idea of each method).

3.B.5 Applications of Synchronous Motor.

4.1 Introduction to control system, Classification of control system. 09

Control system components: Synchro, D.C Servomotor, and AC Servo motor, AC

4.2 Tachometer (only basic operating principle & construction and diagram. (no
deduction)

Unit – 04 Concept of transfer function, poles and zeroes, transfer function of first & second
4.3
order system. (no deduction)
Introduction to
Control Signals (Unit step, unit ramp, unit impulse) and their mathematical
4.4
System representation and characteristics.

4.5 Modelling of mechanical systems, force-voltage and force-current analogy.

Block Diagram Representation of control system, Transfer function from Block

4.6 diagram reduction technique, Signal flow graph. Application of Mason gain
formula (maximum two non-touching loops).

Unit – 05 5.1 Time response characteristics of first and second order system to unit step 07
excitation (no deduction).
Time response
Stability concept: characteristic equation, Deciding stability from pole zero
analysis, 5.2
concept, Routh Hurwitz criteria (Numerical), Applications and limitations.
Stability and
Process Control action of a system with ON/OFF, P, PI, PD, PID controller, Practical
control 5.3
application of these controllers (with block diagram only).

Total Lecture Classes (Sub Total): 45

No. of classes required for conducting Internal Assessment: 06
Grand Total : 51

3. Suggested Home Assignments/ Student Activities:

i) Visit a small motor manufacturing industry and make a report based on their
observation.
ii) Prepare a Power – Point Presentation on the working of DC Motors, Induction Motors,
Transformers, Synchronous Motor, and Special Motors.
iii) Prepare a Power – Point Presentation on the parts of DC Motors, Induction Motors,
Transformers, Synchronous Motor, and Special Motors.
iv) Make a market survey and submit a report on the basis of the following:
a. Types of Machines
b. Manufacturer
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 c. Name Plate details
d. Applications
v) Visit a Transformer manufacturing factory and observe the various routine tests on
Transformers and submit a report.
vi) Deduce mathematical modeling of different mechanical and electrical systems.
vii) Make a power point presentation on block diagram reduction technique.
viii) Make a power point presentation on different controllers.
4. Suggested Scheme for Question Paper Design for Conducting Internal Assessment:(Duration: 45 Minutes)
Questions to be set as per Bloom’s Taxonomy

Distribution of Theory Marks

Internal
Assessment Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Total
(Remember) (Understand) ( Apply & above)
Class Test – 1 4 4 12 20
Class Test – 2 4 4 12 20

5. Suggested Scheme for End Semester Examination :( Duration: 3 hours)

A: Multiple Choice Type Questions (Carrying 1 mark each)

Group Unit To be set To be Answered Total Marks

A1 01 & 02 05

A2 03 05 10 10 X 01 = 10

A3 04 & 05 05
Total: 15 10 10
B: Fill-in the Blank Type Questions (Carrying 1 mark each)

Group Unit To be set To be Answered Total Marks

B1 01 & 02 05

B2 03 05 10 10 X 01 = 10

B3 04 & 05 05
Total: 15 10 10
C: Very Short Answer Type Questions (Carrying 1 mark each)

Group Unit To be set To be Answered Total Marks

C1 01 & 02 05

C2 03 05 10 10 X 01 = 10

C3 04 & 05 05
Total: 15 10 10
D: Short Answer Type Questions (Carrying 2 marks each)

Group Unit To be set To be Answered Total Marks

D1 01 & 02 04

D2 03 03 06 06 X 02 = 12

D3 04 & 05 03

Total: 10 06 12

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 E: Subjective Type Questions (Carrying 6 marks each)

Group Unit To be set To be Answered Total Marks

E1 01 & 02 03

E2 03 03 03 03 X 06 = 18

E3 04 & 05 03
Total: 09 03 18

Allotment of Sub – Total (A+B+C) Marks: 30

Allotment of Sub – Total (D+E) Marks: 30

Allotment of Total (A+B+C+D+E) Marks for END Semester: 60

6. Rubrics for the Assessment of Student’s Activity:

Sl.
Performance Indicators Weightage in %
No.

Originality of completing the Assigned task /

01. 50
micro-project work.

02. Presentation Skill. 30

In time submission of assignment work / micro-

03. 10
project work.

04. Viva voce 10

Total: 100

7. Suggested Learning Resources:

Sl.
Title of Book Author Publication
No.
V. K. Mehta S. Chand & Co. Pvt. Ltd.,
01. Principle of Electrical Machines
Rohit Mehta New Delhi
B. L. Thereja BPB Publication, New
02. Electrical Technology Vol – II
A. K. Thereja Delhi
Khanna Publishers, New
03. Electrical Machinery P. S. Bimbhara
Delhi
Theory & Performance of
04. J. B. Gupta S. K. Kataria & sons
Electrical Machines
Khanna Publishers, New
05. Control System Design B. S. Manke
Delhi
06. Control System Engineering P. Ramesh Babu Scitech Publication
Navani J.P. & S. Chand Publication, New
07. Electrical Machines & Control
Sapra Sonal Delhi
Benjamin C. Kuo
08. Automatic Control System Wiley
Farid Golnaraghi
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8. Suggested Practical / Experiments:
The practical(s) in this section are to be developed and assessed in the students for the attainment
of the competency.
Minimum 08 (eight) experiments to be done:
[Minimum 02(two) experiments relevant to each module from the syllabus must be done for the
attainment of the competency in each Course Outcome.]
Approx.
Sl.
Suggested Practical / Experiment Unit No. Hour
No.
required
01. Identify the different parts of a given DC Motor. U – 01 02
02. Starting & reversing of a given DC Motor. U – 01 02
Control the speed of a DC Shunt Motor by:
03. i) Armature control method U – 01 02
ii) Field control method
04. Control the speed of a DC Series Motor. U – 01 02
Perform Open Circuit and Short Circuit test on a Single Phase
05. U – 02 02
Transformer to determine the equivalent circuit parameters.
Determine the regulation and efficiency of a Single Phase Transformer
06. U – 02 02
(on-load condition).
07. Perform Polarity test to find out the Transformation ratio. U – 02 02
08. Starting and reversing of a Three Phase Induction Motor. U – 03 02
Control the speed of a Three Phase Induction Motor. (especially using
09. U – 03 02
VFD method)
Find out the rotor speed by using:
10. i) Tachometer U – 03 02
ii) Stroboscope
11. Find the regulation of an Alternator by direct loading. U – 03 02
12. Control the speed of given special motor. U – 03 02
13. Determine error of angular position of DC Servo Motor U – 04 02
14. Test the step response of R – C (first order) U – 04 02
15. Use PI, PD, PID, ON – OFF controller to control a given process. U – 05 02

9. Required equipment with broad specifications:

Sl. Practical /
Broad specification
No. Exp. No.

01. DC Motor (Cut Section) 1, 2

DC Shunt & Series Motor with loading arrangement: 3 kW, 230 V DC, 1500
02. 3, 4
RPM.
03. Three Phase Induction Motor (Cut Section) 8
Three Phase Squirrel Cage / Slip – ring Induction Motor: 3 HP, 415 V AC,
04. 8, 9
1440 RPM.
DOL Starter: suitable for 3 HP, 415 V AC, 1440 RPM Squirrel Cage / Slip –
05. 8, 9
ring Induction Motor.
Star – Delta Starter: Automatic or Semi – automatic suitable for 3 HP, 415
06. 8, 9
V AC, 1440 RPM Squirrel Cage / Slip – ring Induction Motor.

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 Rotor resistance Starter: suitable for 3 HP, 415 V AC, 1440 RPM Slip – ring
07. 8, 9
Induction Motor.
08. Synchronous Machine (Cut Section) 11

09. Synchronous Motor: 5 HP, 1500 RPM, 415 V. 11

AC Servo Motor: 0.5 kW, 220 V, 2 A, 3000 RPM, 1.27 N-m with 1000 ppr
10. 12
encoder.
Stepper Motor: DC, 4 winding, torque 1.0 Kg-cm, Step angle 1.8⁰, 12 V, 0.2
11. 12
A/phase.
12. Transformer: 1 KVA, 230/115 V, open type – 02 nos. 5, 6, 7

13. Auto – transformer: 3 KVA, 0 – 415 V, Three Phase. 8, 9

14. DC Supply: 230 V, 25 A. 2, 3

15. Rheostat: 0 – 500 Ω, 1.2 A 2, 3, 4

16. Rheostat: 0 – 100 Ω, 5 A 2, 3, 4

17. Tachometer ( contact & non – contact type) 10

18. Stroboscope 10
VFD controller suitable for 3 HP, 415 V AC, 1440 RPM Slip – ring Induction
19. 8, 9
Motor.
20. Cathode Ray Oscilloscope: Dual Trace – 50 Mhz. 14

21. DC position trainer kit 13

22. ON – OFF trainer kit 15

23. PID trainer kit 15

24. Simulation software: Picosoft, Scilab, Matlab, Prosim, Pspice, LabVIEW. 13 to 15

10. Rubrics for the Assessment of Practical / Experimental Activity:

Sl.
Performance Indicators Weightage in %
No.

01. Correctness of circuit connection 30

02. Ability to select suitable measuring instruments 20

Ability to take observations and interpret the
03. 20
result
04. Quality of input and output displayed 10

05. Answer to simple questions / Viva – Vice 10

06. Submit report in time 10

Total: 100

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