EE405 Electrical System Design

KTU/ASST1(ACADEMIC)/3453/2018 (Page : 7)
L-T-P - Year of
Course code Course Name Introduction
Credits
EE405 Electrical System Design 3-1-0-4 2016
Prerequisite: Nil
Course Objectives
 To make aware of the Acts and Rules regulating the design of electrical .systems in India.
 To impart knowledge in the design of low voltage and medium voltage electrical
installations.
 To give basic knowledge of design of distribution transformer substations, their installations
and earthing design for transformer substations
 To familiarise lighting calculations and external lighting.
Syllabus
Electrical system design practices – general awareness of IS Codes, Electricity Acts & Rules,
NEC etc. Domestic Installations, Industrial Installations and 11 kV substations. Design features
of Recreational buildings and High-rise building. Selection of Standby generators and their
Installations. Underground cable installations and their accessories. Design features of external
lighting, lightning protection and special requirements for lifts and fire fighting equipments.
Expected outcome
The students will be able to
i. Know the basic Rules and Regulations of electrical systems design.
ii. Design simple electrical systems and prepare the schematic diagram with all the
specifications.
KTU
Text Books
STUDENTS
1. J. B. Gupta, A Course in Electrical Installation Estimating and Costing, S.K. Kataria &
Sons; Reprint 2013 edition (2013).
2. K. B. Raina, S. K. Bhattacharya, Electrical Design Estimating Costing, NEW AGE; Reprint
edition (2010).
3. M. K. Giridharan, Electrical Systems Design, , I K International Publishers, New Delhi, 2nd
edition, 2016
Data Book (Approved for use in the examination):
1. M K Giridharan, Electrical Systems Design Data Hand book, I K International Publishers,
New Delhi, 2011
2. N. Rajendran, Electrical System Design Data Book
References:
1. National Electric Code, Bureau of Indian Standards publications, 2011.
2. Relevant Indian Standard – specifications (IS – 732, IS – 746, IS – 3043, IS – 900), etc.
3. S. L. Uppal, Electrical Wiring Estimating & Costing, Khanna Publishers, 2008
Course Plan
Sem.
Module Contents Hours Exam
Marks
General awareness of IS Codes (IS 3043, IS 732, IS 2675,
IS 5216-P12, IS 2309), The Indian Electricity Act 2003, National
I Electric Code (NEC 2011) - scope and safety aspects applicable to 8 15%
low and medium (domestic) voltage installations, Electric services in
buildings, Classification of voltages, standards and specifications.
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General aspects of the design of electrical installations for domestic

dwellings as per NEC guidelines (low and medium voltage
installations)–connected load calculation, sub circuit determination,
II 10 15%
selection of main distribution board, sub distribution board, MCB,
ELCB, MCCB and cables for sub circuits. Pre-commissioning tests
of domestic installations.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAMINATION
Industrial installations –classifications- Design of distribution
systems with light power and motor loads for small and medium
III industries. Selection of transformer substations, switchgears and 10 15%
protective devices – Design of indoor and outdoor 11 kV substations
up to 630 kVA.
Short circuit calculations and Design of earthing for 11 kV substation

IV of capacity up to 630 kVA. Pre-commissioning tests of cables and 8 15%
transformers.
SECOND INTERNAL EXAMINATION
Design of illumination systems – Average lumen method- lighting
design calculations using Coefficient of utilisation (CU) and light
V loss factor (LLF) - classification and selection of luminaires. Exterior 8 20%
lighting design- road lighting and area lighting. Design requirements
for high rise buildings and recreational buildings.
Energy conservation techniques in lighting and power. Selection of
standby generator –power rating - Continuous, prime power and
VI standby power, installation and its protection, Introduction to 10 20%
KTU STUDENTS
Automatic Main Failure (AMF) System. Introduction to Solar PV
systems for domestic applications. Simple design projects.
END SEMESTER EXAMINATION
QUESTION PAPER PATTERN (End semester exam)
Maximum Marks: 100 Exam Duration: 3 Hourrs.

(Approved data handbook to be permitted inside examination hall)
Part A: Eight compulsory questions. One question from each module of Modules I - IV; and
two each from Module V & VI. Student has to answer all questions. (8 x5) = 40
Part B: Three questions uniformly covering Modules I & II. Student has to answer any 2 from
the 3 questions: (2 x 10) = 20. Each question can have maximum of 4 sub questions (a, b, c, d),
if needed.
Part C: Three questions uniformly covering Modules III & IV. Student has to answer any 2
from the 3 questions: (2 x 10) = 20. Each question can have maximum of 4 sub questions (a, b,
c, d), if needed.
Part D: Three questions uniformly covering Modules V & VI. Student has to answer any 2
from the 3 questions: (2 x 10) = 20. Each question can have maximum of 4 sub questions (a, b,
c, d), if needed.
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General aspects of the design of electrical installations for domestic

Short circuit calculations and Design of earthing for 11 kV substation

Maximum Marks: 100 Exam Duration: 3 Hourrs.

For more study materials>www.ktustudents.in

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