Course Description/Objectives

Students are introduced to the basics of power distribution systems and effective utilization of power in heating and illumination applications.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO’s)

Sr. No

CLO

Domain

Taxonomy Level

PLO

1

To understand power substation and equipment

    Cognitive

               4

       1

2

To understand the working and performance of different distribution systems

    Cognitive

               5

       3

3

To understand the luminarie selection process and design the lighting scheme for a given location

    Cognitive

                5

        3

 Evaluation Criteria

Component of Assessment

Method

During The Semester

Quiz                                                               7.5%

Assignment                                                    7.5%

Class Participation / Attendance                    5.0%

Through Examination

Mid Term Exam                                              30%

End Term Exam                                              50%

Total

                                                                       100%

Detailed Weekly Lecture Plan

Week No.

Lecture

Course contents to be covered

1

1-2

Introduction to Distribution  (2 Lectures)

Urban, Suburban and rural distribution systems, Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Voltage Levels

2

3-4

Distribution Connection Schemes (2 Lectures)

Radial, Ring and Interconnected Distribution Systems, Application of Distribution Transformer

3

5-6

Electrical Load Systems (2 Lectures)

Estimation of load, load characteristics, substation switchgear and bus bar arrangements, voltage drop and regulation of distributor feeder.

4

7-8

Electrical Load Systems (2 Lectures)

Substation switchgear and bus bar arrangements, voltage drop and regulation of distributor

5

9-10

Power Factor (2 Lectures)

Disadvantage and causes of low power factor, methods of improvements, application of shunt capacitors

6

11-12

Grounding and Earthing  (2 Lectures)

Distribution transformer neutral, earthing resistance, earthing practice in L.V networks.

7

13-14

Heating and Welding  (2 Lectures)

Electric heating, resistance, inductance and dielectric heating, electric furnaces, microwave heating, Electric and resistance welding types

8

15-16

Batteries  (2 Lectures)

Main types of batteries and their working, battery charging

9

Mid Term Examination

10

17-18

Electrochemical Processes  (2 Lectures)

Electroplating, electrolysis and electrometallurgical process.

11

19-20

Electrochemical Processes  (2 Lectures)

Cathodic protection of poles, gas pipes, oil pipes and water structure

12

21-22

Illumination Engineering (2 Lectures)

Fundamental of illumination, laws, units and terms used, requirements for good lighting.

13

23-24

Illumination Engineering (2 Lectures)

Illumination Schemes for various situations street and traffic road illumination

14

25-26

Illumination Engineering (2 Lectures)

Commercial and industrial lighting, stadium/flood/stage/spot lighting

15

27-28

Lamps and Bulbs (2 Lectures)

Types of lamps, their working and relative merit

16

29-30

Cables (2 Lectures)

Cable Construction, Types of Cables, Insulating materials, Conducting materials, Capacitance of a Cable, Dielectric Power Loss

17

Final Term Examination