[SYLLABUS]Assistant Professor in ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING Syllabus Kerala PSC

Detailed Syllabus of Assistant Professor in ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING ( Kerala PSC)

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Module I – Electric and Magnetic Circuits [12 marks]

Ideal voltage and current sources, dependent sources, R, L, C and M elements; Network

solution methods: KCL, KVL, Node and Mesh analysis; Network theorems: Thevenin’s,

Norton’s, Millman’s, superposition and maximum power transfer theorem; transient response

of dc and ac networks, sinusoidal steady-state analysis, resonance, two port networks, balanced

three phase circuits, star-delta transformation, complex power and power factor in ac circuits.

MMF, field strength, flux density, reluctance, electromagnetic induction

Filters – low pass, high pass and band-pass filters

Module II – Field Theory [6 marks]

Gauss’s law and applications, electric field, electric potential, electric field lines, electric

dipoles, potential gradient, conductors, dielectrics, capacitance, polarisation, method of

images, dielectric strength, Biot-Savart’s law, Ampere’s circuital law, Stoke’s theorem, scalar

and vector magnetic potential, force between current carrying wires, Maxwell’s equation –

wave equation – Poynting theorem.

Module III – Signals and Systems [6 marks]

Representation of continuous and discrete time signals, shifting and scaling properties, linear

time invariant and causal systems, Fourier series representation of continuous and discrete time

periodic signals, sampling theorem, Applications of Fourier Transform for continuous and

discrete time signals, Laplace Transform and Z transform. RMS value, average value

calculation for any general periodic waveform.

Module IV – Electrical Machines [12 marks]

Single phase and three phase transformers – leakage reactance, equivalent circuit, losses and

efficiency, voltage regulation, OC, SC and Sumpner’s tests, Distribution transformer, all day

efficiency, autotransformer – saving of copper three phase transformer – connections, vector

groupings, parallel operation.

DC machines – Types of excitation, constructional features, characteristics, applications

DC generator – Emf equation, armature reaction & commutation, characteristics, voltage build

up, applications.

DC motor – Torque equation, characteristics of shunt, series & compound motors, necessity &

types of starters, speed control, applications, Swinburne’s test, Hopkinson’s test.

Synchronous machines: – constructional features, winding factor, characteristics

Alternator: Types, synchronous reactance, voltage regulation, emf and mmf methods, short

circuit ratio, two reaction theory, alternator on infinite bus, power angle characteristics, parallel

operation, effect of variation of power input & excitation.

Synchronous motor – principle of operation, methods of starting, hunting & its reduction.

Three phase induction motor – constructional features, types, slip rotor frequency, power flow,

Torque – slip curve, effect of rotor resistance, starting methods, speed control.

Single phase induction motor – double field revolving theory, starting methods.

Module V – Power System [12 marks]

Conventional and non-conventional systems of power generation, power plant economics, load

factor, demand factor, diversity factor, Transmission line parameters – inductance and

capacitance of transmission lines, T and Π models, GMD and GMR, ABCD constants,

overhead lines – arrangement of conductors – sag, economic span, choice of transmission

voltage, types of insulators, string efficiency, distribution systems – types, comparison of DC

and AC single phase and 3 phase systems.

Per unit quantities, formation of Y bus and Z Bus. Load flow studies – Gauss Seidal, Newton

Raphson and Fast decoupled load flow methods.

Faults on power systems – LG, LL, LLG and 3 phase faults. Fault analysis using Z Bus.

Power system stability, steady state transient and dynamic stability, equal area criterion, swing

curve.

Protective relays: types and operation, protective zones, different protection schemes.

Circuit breakers – types and operations, selection of circuit breakers, calculation of fault KVA,

protection against lightning and over voltages.

Electric traction – speed – time curves – mechanics Electric heating – Advantages, types and

applications.

Tariff, Corona, UG cables

Module VI – Electrical System Design [4 marks]

Functions of MCB, MCCB, RCCB, necessity of earthing, types of lamps, illumination design.

Module VII – Control System [12 marks]

Open loop and closed loop system – transfer function, force-voltage & force-current analogy,

block diagrams, signal flow graphs – Mason’s gain formula – characteristic equation, time

domain analysis – transient & steady state responses – time domain specifications & steady

state error. Concept of stability – Routh’s stability criterion – Root locus – effect of addition of

poles and zeros. Frequency domain analysis – Nyquist & Bode plots, gain margins and phase

margin, lag, lead and lag-lead compensators and their design using Bode plot.

State space analysis of system – state space models, state transition matrix, relationship

between state equations and transfer function, controllability and observability.

Nonlinear system – characteristics, types of non-linearities, describing functions, analysis –

concept, singular points – focus, centre, node and saddle points – limit cycle.

Types of signals and systems, sampling process, sampling theorem, convolution of discrete

time signals, analysis of LTI systems using Z transforms. DFT and FFT,

Types of digital filters.

Module VIII – Measurements and Instrumentation [6 marks]

Principles of PMMC, moving iron, and electrodynamometer type instruments, error analysis,

measurement of voltage, current, power energy and power factor, induction type watt-hour

meter, DC bridges and AC bridges, magnetic measurements, Instrument transformers, digital

voltmeters and multimeters, digital measurements of frequency, phase angle and time interval.

Electronic energy meter, high voltage measurements, oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems.

Transducers for temperature, force, flow and pressure.

Module IX – Analog and Digital Electronics [12 marks]

BJT and FET amplifiers – biasing circuits, types of amplifiers, low frequency and high

frequency considerations. Oscillators and feedback amplifiers.

Operational amplifier parameters, circuits and applications – simple active filters. VCOs and

timers.

Combinational and sequential logic circuits – comparators, parity generators and checkers,

encoders, decoders, BCD to seven segment decoder, code converters, multiplexers,

demultiplexers, adders, flip flops, counters, shift registers, TTL & CMOS logic families.

Schmitt trigger, multivibrators, sample and hold circuits, A to D and D to A converters

Module X – Power Electronics [12 marks]

Thyristors, triacs, GTOs MOSFETs & IGBTs – principles of operation, triggering circuits,

phase-controlled rectifiers, bridge converters – fully controlled and half controlled.

Inverters – voltage source inverters– single phase half-bridge & full bridge inverter, pulse

width modulation.

DC-DC converters – step-down and step-up choppers – single quadrant, two-quadrant & four

quadrant chopper – pulse width modulation.

Switching regulators – buck, boost & buck-boost, Voltage Regulators, SMPS

Basic concepts of ac and dc drives.

Module XI – Microprocessor and Computer Systems [6 marks]

8 bit and 16-bit microprocessor basics, architecture, programming and interfacing. ROM,

PROM, EPROM & RAM, memory organisation.

Computer arithmetic – signed and unsigned numbers – addition and subtraction – logical

operations.

Basic Structure of computers – functional units, network protocols.

Assistant professor OLD Syllabus

Module I

 a) MATHEMATICS (ENGINEERING)

Matrices: Rank, systems of linear equations, consistency, eigen values, eigenvectors, Cayley Hamilton Theorem, diagonalisation, linear dependence andindependence of vectors.

Partial Differentiation: Partial derivatives, Euler’s theorem on homogeneousfunctions, total derivatives, Jacobians, Taylor’s series (one and two variables) –Maxima and minima of functions of two variables – Lagrange’ s method.

Vector Differentiation: Scalar and vector functions, differentiation of vectorfunctions – velocity and acceleration – scalar and vector fields – operator  –Gradient – Directional derivative – Divergence – Curl – irrotational and solenoidalfields – scalar potential.

Laplace Transforms: Transforms of elementary functions, shifting property –inverse transforms – transforms of derivatives and integrals – transform of functions multiplied by t and divided by t – convolution theorem, solution of ordinary differential equations with constant coefficients using Laplace transforms.

Ordinary Differential Equations: First Order ordinary differential equations, systems of linear first order ordinary differential equations, linear ordinary differential2equations of higher order with constant coefficients, linear second order ordinary differential equations with variable coefficients (Cauchy and Legendre equations), Method of Laplace transforms for solving ordinary differential equations.

Complex Analysis: Analytic functions, conformal mappings, bilinear transformations, complex integration, Cauchy’s integral theorem and formula, Taylor and Laurent’s series, residue theorem.

Fourier Series: Fourier series of periodic functions of period 2 π and 2 ℓ, odd and even functions, Half range expansions.

b) BASIC CIVIL ENGINEEERING

Mechanics – statistics – Coplanar forces – conditions of equilibrium. Support reactions – Simply supported and overhanging beams. Friction – Laws of friction –applications. Centre of gravity and moment of inertia of plane areas. Dynamics –rectilinear motion – Newton’s laws of motion – curvilinear motion.

Building materials – common building materials – stone, brick, cement, steel, aggregate, concrete, timber – properties, IS specification. Building construction –types and functions of the following structural components of buildings – foundations and superstructure.

Surveying – principle of surveying – linear measurements using chain – levelling work – reduction of levels.

c) BASIC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Zeroth, first and second laws of thermodynamics, CI and SI Engines, properties ofsteam. Centrifugal and reciprocating pumps, hydraulic turbines, refrigeration and airconditioning, hydro-electric, thermal and nuclear power plants, mechanical powertransmission systems such as belt, rope, chain and gear, manufacturing process –casting, forging, rolling, brazing, soldering, and welding, machining process –turning, shaping, drilling, grinding and milling. Conic sections and miscellaneouscurves, orthographic, isometric and perspective projections.

Module II :

a) BASIC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERINGOhm’s law, Kirchoff’s laws – solution of series and parallel circuits with dcexcitation.Magnetic circuits: MMF, field strength, flux density, reluctance, electromagneticinduction, Faraday’s laws, Lenz’s law, statically and dynamically induced emfs, selfand mutual induction, co-efficient of coupling.

Principle of generation of alternating current – waveforms – frequency, period,average and rms values, form factor.Generation of 3 phase ac voltage, star and delta connections, voltage & currentrelationships in star and delta (balanced system only).

Principle of operation of dc motor & generator, single phase transformer and threephase induction motor.3Types of lamps, necessity of earthing.

b) BASIC ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

Devices – working principle of PN junction, Zener diode and BJT.Systems –

Rectifiers : Half wave, Full wave and Bridge.

Filters: Capacitors and inductors.Amplifiers & Oscillators – Common Emitter RC coupled amplifier and its frequency response.

Principles of Wein-bridge oscillator. Op-amps: Basics, inverting and  oninvertingamplifier.Communication – Need for modulation, principles of AM and FM.Measurements – Working principles of CRO and Multimeter.

c) BASIC COMPUTER SCIENCE

Functional units of a computer. Programming in C – control structures, functions.

Module III :

Electronic Circuits and Field Theory

 Node and Mesh analysis, transient response of dc and ac networks, sinusoidal steadystate analysis, resonance, two port network, independent and dependent voltage andcurrent sources, coupled circuits, tuned coupled circuits, Network theorems –superposition, reciprocity, substitution, compensation, Thevenin, Norton, Millman,Telligen and Maximum power transfer theorems.

Analysis of Three phase circuits,symmetrical components, graph theory – analysis of network using cut-set and tri-set.Filters constant – K low pass, high pass and band-pass filters – m derived, low pass,high pass and band pass filters.

Gauss’s law and applications, electric field, electric potential, electric field lines,electric dipoles, potential gradient, conductors, dielectrics, capacitance, polarisation,method of images, dielectric strength, Biot-Savart’s law, Ampere’s circuital law,Stoke’s theorem, scalar and vector magnetic potential, force between current carryingwires, Maxwell’s equation – wave equation – Poynting theorem.

Module IV : Electrical Machines

Single phase Transformer – leakage reactance, equivalent circuit, losses andefficiency, voltage regulation, OC, SC and Sumpner’s tests, Distribution transformer,all day efficiency, autotransformer – saving of copper three phase transformer –connections, vector groupings, parallel operation.

DC machines – Types of excitation, constructional features.DC generator – Emf equation, armature reaction & commutation, characteristics,voltage build up, applications.

DC motor – Torque equation, characteristics of shunt, series & compound motors,necessity & types of starters, speed control, applications, Swinburne’s test,Hopkinson’s test.Synchronous machines: – constructional features, winding factor.

Alternator:

Types, synchronous reactance, voltage regulation, emf and mmf methods,short circuit ratio, Two reaction theory, alternator on infinite bus, power angle characteristics, parallel operation, effect of variation of power input & excitation.

Synchronous motor – principle of operation, methods of starting, hunting & itsreduction.Three phase induction motor – constructional features, types, slip rotor frequency,power flow, Torque – slip curve, effect of rotor resistance, starting methods, speed control. Single phase induction motor – double field revolving theory, starting methods. Basic concepts of ac and dc drives.

Module VI :       Power Systems.

Conventional and non-conventional systems of power generation, power plant economics, load factor, demand factor, diversity factor, Transmission line parameters– T and Π models GMD and GMR, ABCD constants, overload lines – arrangement of conductors – sag, economic span, choice of transmission voltage, types of insulators, string efficiency, distribution systems – types,

comparison of DC and AC single phase and 3 phase systems.

One line diagrams per unit quantities, formation of Y bus and Z Bus. Load flow studies –Gauss – Seidal, Newton Raphson and Fast decoupled load flow methods. Faults on power systems – LG, LL, LLG and 3 phase faults. Fault analysis using Z Bus. Power system stability, steady state transient and dynamic stability, equal area criterion, swing curve. Protective relays: types and operation, protective zones, different protection schemes.

Circuit Breakers – types and operations, selection of circuit breakers, calculation of fault KVA, protection against lightning and overvoltages.

Electric traction – speed – time curves – mechanics

Electric heating – Advantages, types and applications.

Principles of PMMC, moving iron, and electrodynamometer type instruments, error analysis, measurement of voltage, current, power energy and power factor, induction type watt-hourmeter, DC bridges and AC bridges, magnetic measurements, Instrument transformers, digital voltmeters and multimeters, digital measurements of frequency, phase angle, time interval.

Electronic energy meter, high voltage measurements, oscilloscopes, Data acquisition systems,Transducers for temperature, flow and pressure.

Module VI : Control Systems

Open loop and closed loop system: Transfer function, force-voltage & force-current analogy, block diagrams, signal flow graphs – Mason’s gain formula – characteristic equation, time domain analysis – transient & steady state responses – time domain specifications & steady state error.

Concept of stability – Routh’s stability criterion – Root locus – effect of addition of poles and zeros.Frequency domain analysis – Nyquist & Bode plots, gain margins and phase margin,lag, lead and lag-lead compensators and their design using Bode plot.

State space analysis of system: State space models, state transition matrix, relationship between state equations and transfer function, controllability and observability.

Nonlinear system: – characteristics, types of non-linearities, describing functionsanalysis – concept, singular points – focus, centre, node and saddle points – limitcycle.

Types of signals and systems, sampling process, sampling theorem, convolution ofdiscrete time signals, analysis of LTI systems using Z transforms. DFT and FFT,Types of digital filters.

Module VII :  Electronics

BJT and FET amplifiers – biasing circuits, types of amplifiers, low frequency and high frequency considerations.

Oscillators and feedback amplifiers, operational amplifier circuits and applications – simple active filters. VCO’s and timers. Voltage regulators using linear IC’s, combinational and sequential logic circuits – flip flops, counters, shift registers, TTL & CMOS logic families, memories – ROM, PROM,EPROM & RAM.

Schmitt trigger, multivibrators, sample and hold circuits, A to D and D to Aconverters, 8 bit and 16 bit microprocessor basics, architecture, programming andinterfacing.Thyristors, triacs, GTO’s MOSFETS & IGBTS – principles of operation, triggeringcircuits, phase control rectifiers, bridge converters – fully controlled and halfcontrolled, Inverters and choppers.

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