DC Circuit:

Concepts of current, resistance, E.M.F., potential difference, Ohm’s law, Simplifications of networks using series and parallel combinations and star-delta conversions, Kirchhoff’s law, Superposition, Thevenin, Norton, Maximum Power Transfer theorem and their applications for network solutions.

Single Phase AC:

Introduction of Single-Phase AC, peak and rms values, phasor representation, real power, reactive power, apparent power, power factor. Single phase AC through R, L, C, and series combination of RLC.

Electrical Installations and Illumination:

Wire and cables for internal wiring, switches and circuits (Two-way switch, staircase wiring, go down wiring, double pole double throw switch), type of electrical wiring, Switch Fuse Unit (SFU), MCB, MCCB, Earthing concept and methods of earthing.


Suggested Books:

SL.

No.

Name of Authors/Books/Publishers

Year of Publication/Reprint

 

Text Books

 

1.

D.P. Kothari and I. J. Nagrath, “Basic Electrical Engineering”, Tata McGraw Hill, 2010.

2010

2.

D.C. Kulshreshtha, “Basic Electrical Engineering”, McGraw Hill, 2009.

2009

3.

V. N Mittle and Arvind Mittle, “Basic Electrical Engineering” Tata McGraw-Hill Education Pvt. Ltd. (2005)

2005

 

Reference Books:

 

1.

L.S. Bobrow, “Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering”, Oxford University Press, 2011.

2011

2.

V.D. Toro, “Electrical Engineering Fundamentals”, Prentice Hall India, 1989.

1989

3.

E. Hughes, “Electrical and Electronics Technology”, Pearson, 2010.

2010

4

L.S. Bobrow, “Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering”, Oxford University Press, 2011.

2011


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Mode of Evaluation

Test / Quiz / Assignment / Mid Term Exam / End Term Exam