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VISVESVARAYA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, BELAGAVI

SCHEME OF TEACHING AND EXAMINATION - 2015-16
B.E. ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS)
VIII SEMESTER
Teaching Hours /Week Examination

Department
Teaching

Duration in

Credits
I.A. Marks
Practical/

Practical
Drawing
Subject

Theory/
Theory
Sl. Course

Marks

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hours

Total
(Course) Title
No Code

Power System Operation and --

1 15EE81 Core Subject EEE 04 03 20 80 100 4
Control
Industrial Drives and --
2 15EE82 Core Subject EEE 04 03 20 80 100 4
Applications
Professional EEE --
3 15EE83X
Elective
Professional Elective – V 03 03 20 80 100 3
Internship / Professional EEE
4 15EE84 Core Subject Industry Oriented 03 50 50 100 2
Practice
5 15EEP85 Core Subject Project Work Phase -II EEE -- 06 03 100 100 200 6
6 15EES86 Core Subject Seminar EEE -- 04 -- 100 -- 100 1
Theory:11 hours
15 310 390 700 20
TOTAL Practical: 10 hours

Professional Elective – V
Courses under Title
Code 15EE83X
15EE831 Smart Grid
15EE832 Operation and Maintenance of Solar Electric Systems
15EE833 Integration of Distributed Generation
15EE834 Power System in Emergencies
1. Core subject: This is the course, which is to be compulsorily studied by a student as a core requirement to complete the requirement of a programme
in a said discipline of study.
2. Professional Elective: Elective relevant to chosen specialization/ branch.
3. Internship / Professional Practice: To be carried between the VI and VIIsemester vacation or VII and VIII semester vacation period.
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CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS)
SEMESTER -VIII
POWER SYSTEM OPERATION AND CONTROL(Core Course)
Subject Code 15EE81 IA Marks 20
Number of Lecture Hours/Week 04 Exam Hours 03
Total Number of Lecture Hours 50 Exam Marks 80
Credits - 04
Course objectives:
 To describe various levels of controls in power systems and the vulnerability of the system.
 To explain components, architecture and configuration of SCADA.
 To define unit commitment and explain various constraints in unit commitment and the solution
methods
 To explain issues of hydrothermal scheduling and solutions to hydro thermal problems
 To explain basic generator control loops, functions of Automatic generation control, speed
governors and mathematical models of Automatic Load Frequency Control
 To explain automatic generation control, voltage and reactive power control in an interconnected
power system.
 To explain reliability and contingency analysis, state estimation and related issues. ∎
Module-1 Teaching
Hours
Introduction: Operating States of Power System, Objectives of Control, Key Concepts of 10
Reliable Operation, Preventive and Emergency Controls, Energy Management Centres.
Supervisory Control and Data acquisition (SCADA): Introduction to SCADA and its
Components, Standard SCADA Configurations, Users of Power Systems SCADA, Remote
Terminal Unit for Power System SCADA, Common Communication Channels for SCADA in
Power Systems, Challenges for Implementation of SCADA.
Unit Commitment: Introduction, SimpleEnumeration Constraints, Priority List Method,
DynamicProgramming Method for Unit Commitment.∎
Revised Bloom’s L1 – Remembering, L2 – Understanding, L4 – Analysing.
Taxonomy Level
Module-2
Hydro-thermal Scheduling: Introduction, Scheduling Hydro Systems, Discrete Time Interval 10
Method, Short Term Hydro Thermal Scheduling Using 𝛾 − 𝜆 Iterations, Short Term Hydro
Thermal Scheduling Using Penalty Factors.
Automatic Generation Control (AGC): Introductions, Basic Generator Control Loops,
Commonly used Terms in AGC, Functions of AGC, Speed Governors.∎
Revised Bloom’s L2 – Understanding, L3 – Applying, L4 – Analysing.
Taxonomy Level
Module-3
Automatic Generation Control (continued): Mathematical Model of Automatic Load 10
Frequency Control, AGC Controller, Proportional Integral Controller.
Automatic Generation Control in interconnected Power system: Introductions, Tie - Line
Control with Primary Speed Control, Frequency Bias Tie - Line Control, State-Space Models.∎
Revised Bloom’s L3 – Applying.
Taxonomy Level
Module-4
Automatic Generation Control in interconnected Power system (continued): State-Space 10
Model for Two - Area System, Tie-Line Oscillations, Related Issues in Implementation of AGC.
Voltage and Reactive Power Control: Introduction, Production and Absorption of Reactive
Power, Methods of Voltage Control, Dependence of Voltage on Reactive Power , Sensitivity of
Voltage to Changes in P And Q, Cost Saving, Methods of Voltage Control by Reactive Power
Injection, Voltage Control Using Transformers, Voltage Stability. ∎
Revised Bloom’s L3 – Applying.
Taxonomy Level
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CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS)
SEMESTER - VIII
15EE81POWER SYSTEM OPERATION AND CONTROL(Core Course) (continued)
Module-5 Teaching
Hours
Power System Reliability and Security: Introduction, Security Levels of System, Reliability 10
Cost, Adequacy Indices, Functions of System Security, Contingency Analysis, Linear Sensitivity
Factors, Contingency Selection and Ranking.
State estimation of Power Systems: Introduction, Linear Least Square Estimation, DC State
Estimator, Other Issues in State Estimation.∎
Revised Bloom’s L2 – Understanding, L3 – Applying, L4 – Analysing.
Taxonomy Level

Course outcomes:
At the end of the course the student will be able to:
 Describe various levels of controls in power systems, the vulnerability of the system,components,
architecture and configuration of SCADA.
 Solve unit commitment problems
 Explain issues of hydrothermal scheduling and solutions to hydro thermal problems
 Explain basic generator control loops, functions of Automatic generation control, speed governors
 Develop and analyze mathematical models of Automatic Load Frequency Control
 Explain automatic generation control, voltage and reactive power control in an interconnected power
system.
 Explain reliability, security, contingency analysis, state estimation and related issues of power
systems.∎
Graduate Attributes (As per NBA)
Engineering Knowledge, Problem Analysis, Conduct investigations of complex problems, Modern Tool
Usage, Communication, Life-long Learning.
Question paper pattern:
 The question paper will have ten full questions carrying equal marks. Each full question consisting of
16 marks.
 There will be two full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
 Each full question will have sub question covering all the topics under a module.
 The students will have to answer five full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
Textbook

1 Power System Operation and Control K. Uma Rao Wiley 1st Edition, 2012
Reference Books

1 Power Generation Operation and Allen J Wood etal Wiley 2nd Edition,2003
Control
2 Power System Stability and Control Kundur McGraw Hill 8th Reprint, 2009
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CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS)
SEMESTER -VIII
INDUSTRIAL DRIVES AND APPLICATIONS(Core Course)
Subject Code 15EE82 IA Marks 20
Number of Lecture Hours/Week 04 Exam Hours 03
Total Number of Lecture Hours 50 Exam Marks 80
Credits - 04
Course objectives:
 To define electric drive, its parts, advantages and explain choice of electric drive.
 To explain dynamics and modes of operation of electric drives.
 To explain selection of motor power ratings and control of dc motor using rectifiers.
 To analyze the performance of induction motor drives under different conditions.
 To explain the control of induction motor, synchronous motor and stepper motor drives.
 To discuss typical applications electrical drives in the industry. ∎
Module-1 Teaching
Hours
Electrical Drives:Electrical Drives, Advantages of Electrical Drives. Parts of Electrical Drives, 10
Choice of Electrical Drives, Status of dc and ac Drives.
Dynamics of Electrical Drives: Fundamental Torque Equations, Speed TorqueConventions and
Multiquadrant Operation. Equivalent Values of DriveParameters, Components of Load Torques,
Nature and Classification of LoadTorques, Calculation of Time and Energy Loss in Transient
Operations, SteadyState Stability, Load Equalization.
Control Electrical Drives:Modes of Operation, Speed Control and Drive Classifications, Closed
loop Control of Drives.∎
Revised Bloom’s L1 – Remembering, L2 – Understanding, L3 – Applying, L4 – Analysing.
Taxonomy Level
Module-2
Selection of Motor Power Ratings:Thermal Model of Motor for Heating and Cooling, Classes of 10
Motor Duty, Determination of Motor Rating.
Direct Current Motor Drives:Controlled Rectifier Fed dc Drives, Single Phase Fully Controlled
Rectifier Control of dc Separately Excited Motor,SinglePhase Half Controlled Rectifier Control of dc
Separately Excited Motor, Three Phase Fully Controlled Rectifier Control of dc Separately Excited
Motor,Three Phase Half Controlled Rectifier Control of dc Separately Excited Motor, Multiquadrant
Operation of dc Separately Excited Motor Fed Form Fully Controlled Rectifier,Rectifier Control of
dc Series Motor, Supply Harmonics, Power Factor and Ripple in Motor Current,Chopper Control of
Separately Excited dcMotor, Chopper Control of Series Motor.∎
Revised Bloom’s L1 – Remembering, L2 – Understanding, L3 – Applying, L4 – Analysing.
Taxonomy Level
Module-3
Induction Motor Drives:Analysis and Performance ofThree Phase Induction Motors, Operation 10
with Unbalanced Source Voltage and Single Phasing,Operation with Unbalanced Rotor
Impedances,Analysis of Induction Motor Fed From Non-Sinusoidal Voltage Supply,Starting,
Braking, Transient Analysis.Speed Control Techniques-Stator Voltage Control, Variable Voltage
Frequency Control from Voltage Sources.∎
Revised Bloom’s L2 – Understanding, L3 – Applying, L4 – Analysing, L5 – Evaluating.
Taxonomy Level
Module-4
Induction Motor Drives (continued):Voltage Source Inverter (VSI) Control, Cycloconverter 10
Control, Closed Loop Speed Control and Converter Rating for VSI and Cycloconverter Induction
Motor Drives, Variable Frequency Control from a Current Source, Current Source (CSI)
Control,current regulated voltage source inverter control, speed control of single phase induction
motors.
Synchronous Motor Drives:Operation from fixed frequency supply-starting, synchronous motor
variable speed drives.LVariable
Revised Bloom’s frequency control of multiple synchronous motors. ∎
1 – Remembering, L2 – Understanding, L3 – Applying, L4 – Analysing.
Taxonomy Level
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B.E ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING(EEE)

CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS)
SEMESTER -VIII
15EE82 INDUSTRIAL DRIVES AND APPLICATIONS(Core Course) (continued)
Module-5 Teaching
Hours
Synchronous Motor Drives (continued):Self-controlled synchronous motor drive employing load 10
commutated thruster inverter, Starting Large Synchronous Machines, Permanent Magnet ac (PMAC)
Motor Drives, Sinusoidal PMAC Motor Drives, Brushless dc Motor Drives.
Stepper Motor Drives: Variable Reluctance, Permanent Magnet, Important Features of Stepper
Motors, Torque Versus Stepping rate Characteristics, Drive Circuits for Stepper Motor.
Industrial Drives:Textile Mills, Steel Rolling Mills, Cranes and Hoists, Machine Tools.∎
Revised Bloom’s L1 – Remembering, L2 – Understanding, L3 – Applying, L4 – Analysing.
Taxonomy Level

Course outcomes:
At the end of the course the student will be able to:
 Explain the advantages and choice of electric drive.
 Explain dynamics and different modes of operation of electric drives.
 Suggest a motor for a drive and control of dc motor using controlled rectifiers.
 Analyze the performance of induction motor drives under different conditions.
 Control induction motor, synchronous motor and stepper motor drives.
 Suggest a suitable electrical drive for specific application in the industry. ∎
Graduate Attributes (As per NBA)
Engineering Knowledge, Problem Analysis, Design/ Development of Solutions, Modern Tool Usage.

Question paper pattern:

 The question paper will have ten full questions carrying equal marks. Each full question consisting of 16
marks.
 There will be two full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
 Each full question will have sub question covering all the topics under a module.
 The students will have to answer five full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
Textbook

1 Fundamentals of Electrical Drives Gopal K. Dubey Narosa Publishing 2nd Edition, 2001
House
2 Electrical Drives: Concepts and Applications VedumSubrahma McGraw Hill 2nd Edition, 2011
(Refer to chapter 07 for Industrial Drives nyam
under module 5.)
Reference Books
1 Electric Drives N.K De,P.K. Sen PHI Learning 1st Edition, 2009
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B.E ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING(EEE)

CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS)
SEMESTER –VIII
SMART GRID(Professional Elective)
Subject Code 15EE831 IA Marks 20
Number of Lecture Hours/Week 03 Exam Hours 03
Total Number of Lecture Hours 40 Exam Marks 80
Credits - 03
Course objectives:
 To define smart grid and discuss the progress made by different stakeholders in the design and
development of smart grid.
 To explain the measurement techniques using PMUs and smart meters.
 To discuss tools for the analysis of smart grid and design, operation and performance.
 To discuss incorporating performance tools such as voltage and angle stability and state estimation into
smart grid.
 To discuss classical optimization techniques and computational methods for smart grid design, planning
and operation.
 To discuss the development of predictive grid management and control technology for enhancing the
smart grid performance.
 To discuss development of cleaner, more environmentally responsible technologies for the electric
system.
 To discuss the fundamental tools and techniques essential to the design of the smart grid.
 To describe methods to promote smart grid awareness and enhancement.
 To discuss methods to make the existing transmission system smarter by investing in new technology.∎
Module-1 Teaching
Hours
Smart Grid Architectural Designs: Introduction, Today’s Grid versus the Smart Grid, Energy 08
Independence and Security Act of 2007: Rationale for the Smart Grid, Computational Intelligence,
Power System Enhancement, Communication and Standards, Environment and Economics, General
View of the Smart Grid Market Drivers, Stakeholder Roles and Function, Working Definition of the
Smart Grid Based on Performance Measures, Representative Architecture, Functions of Smart Grid
Components.
Smart Grid Communications and Measurement Technology: Communication and Measurement,
Monitoring, PMU, Smart Meters, and Measurements Technologies, GIS and Google Mapping Tools,
Multiagent Systems (MAS) Technology, Microgrid and Smart Grid Comparison.
Performance Analysis Tools for Smart Grid Design: Introduction to Load Flow Studies,
Challenges to Load Flow in Smart Grid and Weaknesses of the Present Load Flow Methods, Load
Flow State of the Art: Classical, Extended Formulations, and Algorithms, Congestion Management
Effect, Load Flow for Smart Grid Design,
DSOPF Application to the Smart Grid, Static Security Assessment (SSA) and Contingencies,
Contingencies and Their Classification, Contingency Studies for the Smart Grid.∎
Revised Bloom’s L1 – Remembering, L2 – Understanding, L3 – Applying.
Taxonomy Level
Module-2
Stability Analysis Tools for Smart Grid: Introduction to Stability, Strengths and Weaknesses of 08
Existing Voltage Stability Analysis Tools, Voltage Stability Assessment, Voltage Stability
Assessment Techniques, Voltage Stability Indexing, Analysis Techniques for Steady-State Voltage
Stability Studies, Application and Implementation Plan of Voltage Stability, Optimizing Stability
Constraint through Preventive Control of Voltage Stability, Angle Stability Assessment, State
Estimation.∎
Revised Bloom’s L1 – Remembering, L2 – Understanding, L3 – Applying, L4 – Analysing.
Taxonomy Level
Module-3
Computational Tools for Smart Grid Design: Introduction to Computational Tools, Decision 08
Support Tools, Optimization Techniques, Classical Optimization Method, Heuristic Optimization,
Evolutionary Computational Techniques, Adaptive Dynamic Programming Techniques, Pareto
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CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS)
SEMESTER –VIII
15EE831 SMART GRID(Professional Elective) (continued)

Module-3 (continued) Teaching

Hours
Methods, Hybridizing Optimization Techniques and Applications to the Smart Grid, Computational
Challenges.
Pathway for Designing Smart Grid: Introduction to Smart Grid Pathway Design, Barriers and
Solutions to Smart Grid Development, Solution Pathways for Designing Smart Grid Using Advanced
Optimization and Control Techniques for Selection Functions, General Level Automation, Bulk
Power Systems Automation of the Smart Grid at Transmission Level, Distribution System
Automation Requirement of the Power Grid, End User/Appliance Level of the Smart Grid,
Applications for Adaptive Control and Optimization.∎
Revised Bloom’s L1 – Remembering, L2 – Understanding, L3 – Applying, L4 – Analysing.
Taxonomy Level
Module-4
Renewable Energy and Storage: Renewable Energy Resources, Sustainable Energy Options for 08
the Smart Grid, Penetration and Variability Issues Associated with Sustainable Energy Technology,
Demand Response Issues, Electric Vehicles and Plug-in Hybrids, PHEV Technology, Environmental
Implications, Storage Technologies, Tax Credits.
Interoperability, Standards, and Cyber Security: Introduction, Interoperability, Standards, Smart
Grid Cyber Security, Cyber Security and Possible Operation for Improving Methodology for Other
Users.∎
Revised Bloom’s L1 – Remembering, L2 – Understanding.
Taxonomy Level

Module-5
Research, Education, and Training for the Smart Grid: Introduction, Research Areas for Smart 08
Grid Development, Research Activities in the Smart Grid, Multidisciplinary Research Activities,
Smart Grid Education, Training and Professional Development.
Case Studies and Test beds for the Smart Grid: Introduction, Demonstration Projects, Advanced
Metering, Microgrid with Renewable Energy, Power System Unit Commitment (UC) Problem,ADP
for Optimal Network Reconfiguration in Distribution Automation, Case Study of RER
Integration,Testbeds and Benchmark Systems, Challenges of Smart Transmission,Benefits of Smart
Transmission.∎
Revised Bloom’s L1 – Remembering, L2 – Understanding.
Taxonomy Level

Course outcomes:
At the end of the course the student will be able to:
 Discuss the progress made by different stakeholders in the design and development of smart grid.
 Explain measurement techniques using Phasor Measurement Units and smart meters
 Discuss tools for the analysis of smart grid and design, operation and performance
 Discuss classical optimization techniques and computational methods for smart grid design, planning
and operation.
 Explain predictive grid management and control technology for enhancing the smart grid performance
 Develop cleaner, more environmentally responsible technologies for the electric system.
 Discuss the computational techniques, communication, measurement, and monitoring technology tools
essential to the design of the smart grid.
 Explain methods to promote smart grid awareness and making the existing transmission system smarter
by investing in new technology.∎
Graduate Attributes (As per NBA)
Engineering Knowledge, Problem Analysis, Design/ Development of Solutions, Conduct investigations of
complex problems, Modern Tool Usage, The Engineer and Society, , Ethics, Individual and Team Work,
Communication, Life-long Learning.
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B.E ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING(EEE)

CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS)
SEMESTER –VIII
15EE831 SMART GRID(Professional Elective) (continued)
Question paper pattern:
 The question paper will have ten questions.
 Each full question is for 16 marks.
 There will be 2full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions in one full question) from each
module.
 Each full question with sub questions will cover the contents under a module.
 Students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.∎
Textbook
1 Smart Grid, Fundamentals of Design and James Momoh Wiley 1st Edition, 2012
Analysis
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B.E ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING(EEE)

CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS)
SEMESTER -VIII
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SOLAR ELECTRICSYSTEMS (Professional Elective)
Subject Code 15EE832 IA Marks 20
Number of Lecture Hours/Week 03 Exam Hours 03
Total Number of Lecture Hours 40 Exam Marks 80
Credits - 03
Course objectives:
 To discuss basics of solar resource data, its acquisition and usage.
 To discuss PV technology, buying the PV modules and connecting the modules to form arrays.
 To discuss inverters, system components, cabling used to connect the components and mounting
methods of the PV system.
 To explain site assessment, design process of the grid connected system and its sizing.
 To explain installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of PV systems.
 To explain the types of financial incentives available, calculation of payback time. ∎
Module-1 Teaching
Hours
Solar Resource and Radiation:Solar resources, Quantifying solar radiation, The effect of the 08
Earth’s atmosphere on solar radiation, Sun geometry, Geometry for installing solar arrays.
PV Industry and Technology:Semiconductor devices,Mainstream technologies,Monocrystalline
silicon,Multicrystalline/polycrystalline silicon,Thin film solar cells,Contacts,Buying solar
modules,Standards,Certifications,Warranties,Emerging technologies,Dye-sensitized solar cells,Sliver
cells,Heterojunction with intrinsic thin layer (HIT) photovoltaic cells,III-V Semiconductors,Solar
concentrators.
PV Cells, Modules and Arrays:Characteristics of PV cells,Graphic representations of PV cell
performance,Connecting PV cells to create a module,Specification sheets,Creating a string of
modules,Creating an array,Photovoltaic array performance,Irradiance,Temperature,Shading.∎
Revised Bloom’s L1 – Remembering, L2 – Understanding, L3 – Applying.
Taxonomy Level
Module-2
Inverters and Other System Components:Introduction, Inverters,Battery inverters,Grid-interactive 08
inverters,Transformers,Mainstream inverter technologies,String inverters,Multi-string
inverter,Central inverter,Modular inverters,Inverter protection systems,Self-protection,Grid
protection,Balance of system equipment: System equipment excluding the PV array and
inverter,Cabling,PV combiner box,Module junction box,Circuit breakers and fuses,PV main
disconnects/isolators,Lightning and surge protection,System monitoring,Metering,Net
metering,Gross metering.
Mounting Systems:Roof mounting systems,Pitched roof mounts,Pitched roof mounts for tiled
roofs,Pitched roof mounts for metal roofs,Rack mounts,Direct mounts,Building-integrated
systems,Ground mounting systems,Ground rack mounts,Pole mounts,Sun-tracking systems,Wind
loading,Lightning protection.∎
Revised Bloom’s L1 – Remembering, L2 – Understanding, L3 – Applying, L4 – Analysing.
Taxonomy Level
Module-3
Site Assessment:Location of the PV array,Roof specifications,Is the site shade-free?,Solar 08
Pathfinder,SolmetricSuneye,HORIcatcher,iPhone apps,Software packages,Available area,Portrait
installation,Landscape installation,Energy efficiency initiatives,Health, safety and environment
(HSE) risks,Local environment,Locating balance of system equipment,Site plan.
Designing Grid-connected PV Systems:Design brief,Existing system evaluation,Choosing system
components,Modules,Mounting structure,Inverters,Cabling,Voltage sizing,Current
sizing,Monitoring,System protection,Over-current protection,Fault-current protection,Lightning and
surge protection,Grounding/earthing,Mechanical protection,Array protection,Sub-array
protection,Extra low voltage (ELV) segmentation.
Sizing a PV System:Introduction, Matching voltage specifications,Calculating maximum
voltage,Calculating minimum voltage,Calculating the minimum number of modules in a
string,Calculating the maximum voltage,Calculating the maximum number of modules in a
string,Calculating the
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CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS)
SEMESTER - VIII
15EE832 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SOLAR ELECTRICSYSTEMS
(Professional Elective)(continued)
Module-3 (continued) Teaching
Hours
minimum voltage,Calculating the minimum number of modules in a string,Matching current
specifications,Matching modules to the inverter’s power rating,Losses in utility-interactive PV
systems,Temperature of the PV module,Dirt and soiling,Manufacturer’s
tolerance,Shading,Orientation and module tilt angle,Voltage drop,Inverter efficiency,Calculating
system yield.∎
Revised Bloom’s L1 – Remembering, L2 – Understanding.
Taxonomy Level
Module-4
Installing Grid-connected PV Systems:PV array installation, DC wiring, Cabling routes and 08
required lengths,Cable sizing, PV combiner box,System grounding/earthing, Inverter installation,
Installation checklist,Interconnection with the utility grid,Required information for
installation,Safety.
System Commissioning:Introduction, Final inspection of system
installation,Testing,Commissioning, System documentation.
System Operation and Maintenance:System maintenance, PV array maintenance, Inverter
maintenance, System integrity, Troubleshooting, Identifying the problem, Troubleshooting PV
arrays, Troubleshooting underperforming systems,Troubleshooting inverters,Other common
problems. ∎
Revised Bloom’s L1 – Remembering, L2 – Understanding.
Taxonomy Level
Module-5
Marketing and Economics of Grid-connected PV Systems:Introduction, PV system 08
costing,Valuing a PV system,Simple payback and financial incentives,Simple payback,Feed-in
tariffs,Rebates,Tax incentives,Loans,Renewable portfolio standards and renewable energy
certificates,Marketing,Insurance.
Case Studies:Case studies A to G.∎
Revised Bloom’s L1 – Remembering, L2 – Understanding.
Taxonomy Level

Course outcomes:
At the end of the course the student will be able to:
 Discuss basics of solar resource data, its acquisition and usage.
 Explain PV technology, buying the PV modules and connecting the modules to form arrays.
 Explain the use of inverters, other system components, cabling used to connect the components and
mounting methods of the PV system.
 Assess the site for PV system installation.
 Design a grid connected system and compute its size.
 Explain installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of PV systems.
 Explain the types of financial incentives available, calculation of payback time∎
Graduate Attributes (As per NBA)
Engineering Knowledge, Problem Analysis, Design/ Development of Solutions, Conduct investigations of
complex problems, Modern Tool Usage, The Engineer and Society, Environment and Sustainability, Ethics,
Individual and Team Work, Communication, Project Management and Finance, Life-long Learning.
Question paper pattern:
 The question paper will have ten questions.
 Each full question is for 16 marks.
 There will be 2full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions in one full question) from each
module.
 Each full question with sub questions will cover the contents under a module.
 Students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.∎
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CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS)
SEMESTER - VIII
15EE832 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SOLAR ELECTRICSYSTEMS
(Professional Elective)(continued)
Textbook
1 Grid-connected Solar Electric Systems, The Earthscan Geoff Stapleton Earthscan 1st Edition, 2012
Expert Handbook for Planning, Design and Installation and Susan Neill
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B.E ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING(EEE)

CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS)
SEMESTER -VIII
INTEGRATION OF DISTRIBUTED GENERATION(Professional Elective)
Subject Code 15EE833 IA Marks 20
Number of Lecture Hours/Week 03 Exam Hours 03
Total Number of Lecture Hours 40 Exam Marks 80
Credits - 03
Course objectives:
 To explain power generation by alternate energy source like wind power and solar power.
 To explain selection of size of units and location for wind and solar systems.
 Discuss the effects of integration of distributed generation on the performance the system.
 To provide practical and useful information about grid integration of distributed generation.∎
Module-1 Teaching
Hours
Distributed Generation: Introduction,Sources of Energy - Wind Power, Solar Power, Combined 08
Heat-and-Power, Hydropower, Tidal Power, Wave Power, Geothermal Power, Thermal Power
Plants.∎
Revised Bloom’s L1 – Remembering, L2 – Understanding, L3 – Applying.
Taxonomy Level
Module-2
Distributed Generation (continued): Interface with the Grid. 08
Power System Performance: Impact of Distributed Generation on the Power System, Aims of the
Power System, Hosting Capacity Approach, Power Quality, Voltage Quality and Design of
Distributed Generation, Hosting Capacity Approach for Events, Increasing the Hosting Capacity.
Overloading and Losses: Impact of Distributed Generation, Overloading: Radial Distribution
Networks, Overloading: Redundancy and Meshed Operation, Losses.∎
Revised Bloom’s L1 – Remembering, L2 – Understanding, L3 – Applying, L4 – Analysing.
Taxonomy Level
Module-3
Overloading and Losses(continued):Increasing the Hosting Capacity. 08
Voltage Magnitude Variations: Impact of Distributed Generation, Voltage Margin and Hosting
Capacity, Design of Distribution Feeders, A Numerical Approach to Voltage Variations, Tap
Changers with Line-Drop Compensation, Probabilistic Methods for Design of Distribution Feeders.∎
Revised Bloom’s L1 – Remembering, L2 – Understanding, L3 – Applying, L4 – Analysing.
Taxonomy Level
Module-4

Voltage Magnitude Variations (continued): Statistical Approach to Hosting Capacity, Increasing 08

the Hosting Capacity.
Power Quality Disturbances: Impact of Distributed Generation, Fast Voltage Fluctuations, Voltage
Unbalance.∎
Revised Bloom’s L1 – Remembering, L2 – Understanding.
Taxonomy Level
Module-5
Power Quality Disturbances (continued):Low-Frequency Harmonics, High-Frequency Distortion, 08
Voltage Dips, Increasing the Hosting Capacity.∎
Revised Bloom’s L1 – Remembering, L2 – Understanding.
Taxonomy Level

Course outcomes:
At the end of the course the student will be able to:
 Explain energy generation by wind power and solar power.
 Discuss the variation in production capacity at different timescales, the size of individual units, and the
flexibility in choosing locations with respect to of wind and solar systems.
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CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS)
SEMESTER - VIII
15EE833 INTEGRATION OF DISTRIBUTED GENERATION(Professional Elective)(continued)
Course outcomes (continued):
 Explain the performance of the system when distributed generation is integrated to the system.
 Discuss effects of the integration of DG: the increased risk of overload and increased losses.
 Discuss effects of the integration of DG: increased risk of overvoltages, increased levels of power
quality disturbances.
 Discuss effects of the integration of DG: incorrect operation of the protection
 Discuss the impact the integration of DG on power system stability and operation. ∎

Graduate Attributes (As per NBA)

Engineering Knowledge, Problem Analysis, Design/ Development of Solutions,Conduct investigations of
complex problems, Modern Tool Usage, The Engineer and Society, Ethics, Individual and Team Work,
Communication,Project Management and Finance, Life-long Learning.
Question paper pattern:
 The question paper will have ten questions.
 Each full question is for 16 marks.
 There will be 2full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions in one full question) from each
module.
 Each full question with sub questions will cover the contents under a module.
 Students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.∎
Textbook
1 Integration ofDistributedGeneration in thePower Math Bollen Wiley 2011
System
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CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS)
SEMESTER - VIII
POWER SYSTEM IN EMERGENCIES(Professional Elective)
Subject Code 15EE834 IA Marks 20
Number of Lecture Hours/Week 03 Exam Hours 03
Total Number of Lecture Hours 40 Exam Marks 80
Credits - 03
Course objectives:
 To discuss the disturbances that may occur in a power system and the impact of them on its viable
operation.
 To give the definitions, concepts and standard terminology used in the literature on emergency control
and to discuss the effect of system structure on the form of emergency control.
 To discuss the structure, function and alternatives for main transmission.
 To discuss standards of security and quality of supply in planning and operation,timescales and tasks in
system operation and control.
 To discuss SCADA facilities - functions, structure, performance criteria, data and human - computer
interface.
 To discuss energy management systems, communications, telemetry, telecommand and distributed
generation.
 To discuss factors affecting the onset, severity and propagation of a disturbance, measures to minimize
the risk.
 To discuss weather related disturbances that can occur in the power systems and aids to the restoration
process and problems which hinder restoration.
 To discuss different simulators that can be used in training.
 To discuss facilities and characteristics for emergency control, qualitative and quantitative benefits of
emergency control and emergency control in the future. ∎
Module-1 Teaching
Hours
Disturbances in Power Systems and their Effects: Sudden Disturbance, Predictable Disturbances, 08
Forms of System Failure, Analysis Techniques, Trends in the Development of Analytical
Techniques.
Some General Aspects of Emergency Control: Definitions and Concepts used in Emergency
Control, Some Standard Terminology, The Effects of Various Types of Fault or Disturbance on
System Performance, Typical Pattern of the Development of a Sudden Disturbance, Conceptual
Forms of Emergency Control, Effect of System Structure on the Need for and Implementation of
Emergency Control, Design Criteria for Emergency Control Facilities.∎
Revised Bloom’s L1 – Remembering, L2 – Understanding, L3 – Applying.
Taxonomy Level
Module-2
The Power System and its Operational and Control Infrastructure:Structure, The Functions of 08
Interconnection, The Alternatives for Main Transmission, Security and Quality of Supply in Planning
and Operation, Timescales in System Operation and Control, SCADA, Energy Management
Systems, Communications and Telemetry,Telecommand, Distributed Generation, Flexible AC
Transmission Systems (FACTS).∎
Revised Bloom’s L1 – Remembering, L2 – Understanding, L3 – Applying, L4 – Analysing.
Taxonomy Level
Module-3
Measures to Minimize the Impact of Disturbances: Factors in Onset, Severity and Propagation of 08
a Disturbance, Measures in the Planning Timescale to Minimize the Risk of a Disturbance, Measures
in the Operational Timescale to Minimize the Risk and Impact of a Disturbance, Special Protection
Schemes, Reduction in the Spread of Disturbances, Measures to Minimize the Impact of Predictable
Disturbances, An Approach to Managing Resources, The Control Centre.∎
Revised Bloom’s L1 – Remembering, L2 – Understanding, L3 – Applying, L4 – Analysing.
Taxonomy Level
Module-4
The Natural Environment - Some Disturbances Reviewed: Introduction, Useful Sources of 08
Information, Extreme Environmental Conditions, Noteworthy Disturbances,Incidents.
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CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS)
SEMESTER - VIII
15EE834 POWER SYSTEM IN EMERGENCIES(Professional Elective) (continued)
Module-4 (continued) Teaching
Hours
Restoration: Introduction, The Range of Disturbed System Conditions, Some General Issues in
Restoration, Recovery from an Abnormal Operating Situation, Local Islanding or Localized Loss of
Demand, The ‘Black Start’ Situation,Strategies for Restoration of the Whole System, Aides in
Restoration Process, Problems Found in Restoration, Analysis, Simulation and Modelling in
Blackstart, Restoration from a Foreseen Disturbance.
Training and Simulators for Emergency Control: Introduction, Training in General, The Need
for Operator Training, The Content of Training, Forms of Training, Training Simulators, The Use of
Dispatch Training Simulators in Practice.∎
Revised Bloom’s L1 – Remembering, L2 – Understanding.
Taxonomy Level
Module-5
Plant Characteristics and Control Facilities for Emergency Control and Benefits to be 08
Obtained: Introduction, The Characteristics and Facilities Required for Emergency Control, The
System and Demand, System Control Costs for Emergencies, Indirect Costs, The Benefits of
Emergency Control, Quantitative Aspects,Is Emergency Control Worthwhile?
Systems and Emergency Control in the Future: Introduction, Changes in Organization,
Restructuring, Unbundling and Emergency Control, Facilities for Emergency Control in the Future,
Superconductivity, Contingency Planning and Crisis.∎
Revised Bloom’s L1 – Remembering, L2 – Understanding.
Taxonomy Level

Course outcomes:
At the end of the course the student will be able to:
 Explain disturbances that may occur in a power system and the impact of them on its operation.
 Give the definitions, concepts and standard terminology used in the literature on emergency control and
discuss the effect of system structure on the form of emergency control
 Discuss the structure, function and alternatives for main transmission
 To discuss standards of security and quality of supply in planning and operation,timescales, tasks in
system operation and control, SCADA facilities - functions, structure, performance criteria, data and
human - computer interface
 To discuss energy management systems, communications, telemetry, telecommand and distributed
generation.
 To discuss factors affecting the onset, severity and propagation of a disturbance, measures to minimize
the risk
 To discuss weather related disturbances that can occur in the power systems and aids to the restoration
process and problems which hinder restoration
 To discuss different simulators used in training, facilities and characteristics for emergency control, and
benefits of emergency control and emergency control in the future. ∎
Graduate Attributes (As per NBA)
Engineering Knowledge, Problem Analysis, Design/ Development of Solutions,Conduct investigations of
complex problems, Modern Tool Usage, The Engineer and Society, Ethics, Individual and Team Work,
Communication,Project Management and Finance, Life-long Learning.
Question paper pattern:
 The question paper will have ten questions.
 Each full question is for 16 marks.
 There will be 2full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions in one full question) from each
module.
 Each full question with sub questions will cover the contents under a module.
 Students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.∎
Textbook
1 Power Systems in Emergencies: From U. G. Knight Wiley 1st Edition, 2001
Contingency Planning to Crisis Management
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CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS)
SEMESTER - VIII
INTERNSHIP / PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Subject Code 15EE84 IA Marks 50
Number of Practical Hours/Week -- Exam Hours --
Total Number of Practical Hours -- Exam Marks 50
Credits - 02
Course objectives:
Internship/Professional practice provide students the opportunity of hands-on experience that include personal
training, time and stress management, interactive skills, presentations, budgeting, marketing, liability and risk
management, paperwork, equipment ordering, maintenance, responding to emergencies etc. The objective are
further,
 To put theory into practice.
 To expand thinking and broaden the knowledge and skills acquired through course work in the field.
 To relate to, interact with, and learn from current professionals in the field.
 To gain a greater understanding of the duties and responsibilities of a professional.
 To understand and adhere to professional standards in the field.
 To gain insight to professional communication including meetings, memos, reading, writing, public
speaking, research, client interaction, input of ideas, and confidentiality.
 To identify personal strengths and weaknesses.
 To develop the initiative and motivation to be a self-starter and work independently.∎
Internship/Professional practice:Students under the guidance ofinternal guide/s and external guide shall take
part in all the activities regularly to acquire as much knowledge as possible without causing any inconvenience at
the place of internship.
Seminar:Each student, is required to
 Present the seminar on the internship orally and/or through power point slides.
 Answer the queries and involve in debate/discussion.
 Submit the report duly certified by the external guide.
The participants shall take part in discussion to foster friendly and stimulating environment in which the students
are motivated to reach high standards and become self-confident. ∎

Revised Bloom’s L3 – Applying, L4 – Analysing, L5 – Evaluating, L6 – Creating

Taxonomy Level
Course outcomes:
At the end of the course the student will be able to:
 Gain practical experience within industry in which the internship is done.
 Acquire knowledge of the industry in which the internship is done.
 Apply knowledge and skills learned to classroom work.
 Develop a greater understanding about career options while more clearly defining personal career goals.
 Experience the activities and functions of professionals.
 Develop and refine oral and written communication skills.
 Identify areas for future knowledge and skill development.
 Expand intellectual capacity, credibility, judgment, intuition.
 Acquire the knowledge of administration, marketing, finance and economics. ∎

Graduate Attributes (As per NBA):
Engineering Knowledge, Problem Analysis, Design / development of solutions, Conduct investigations of
complex Problems, Modern Tool Usage, Engineers and society, Environment and sustainability, Ethics,
Individual and Team work, Communication.
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CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS)
SEMESTER - VIII
15EE84INTERNSHIP / PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE(continued)
Continuous Internal Evaluation
CIE marks for the Internship/Professional practicereport (25 marks)and seminar (25 marks) shall be awarded
(based on the quality of report and presentation skill, participation in the question and answer session by the
student) by the committee constituted for the purpose by the Head of the Department. The committee shall consist
of three faculty from the department with the senior most acting as the Chairman. ∎
Semester End Examination
SEE marks for the project report (25 marks)and seminar (25 marks) shall be awarded (based on the quality of
report and presentation skill, participation in the question and answer session) by the examiners appointed by the
University.∎
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CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS)
SEMESTER - VIII
PROJECT WORK PHASE -II
Subject Code 15EEP85 IA Marks 100
Number of Practical Hours/Week -- Exam Hours --
Total Number of Practical Hours -- Exam Marks 100
Credits - 06
Course objectives:
 To support independent learning.
 To guide to select and utilize adequate information from varied resources maintaining ethics.
 To guide to organize the work in the appropriate manner and present information (acknowledging the
sources) clearly.
 To develop interactive, communication, organisation, time management, and presentation skills.
 To impart flexibility and adaptability.
 To inspire independent and team working.
 To expand intellectual capacity, credibility, judgement, intuition.
 To adhere to punctuality, setting and meeting deadlines.
 To instil responsibilities to oneself and others.
 To train students to present the topic of project work in a seminar without any fear, face audience
confidently, enhance communication skill, involve in group discussion to present and exchange ideas. ∎
Project Work Phase - II:Each student of the project batch shall involve in carrying out the project work jointly
in constant consultation with internal guide, co-guide, and external guide and prepare the project report as per the
norms avoiding plagiarism.
Revised Bloom’s L3 – Applying, L4 – Analysing, L5 – Evaluating, L6 – Creating
Taxonomy Level
Course outcomes:
At the end of the course the student will be able to:
 Present the project and be able to defend it.
 Make links across different areas of knowledge and to generate, develop and evaluate ideas and
information so as to apply these skills to the project task.
 Habituated to critical thinking and use problem solving skills
 Communicate effectively and to present ideas clearly and coherently in both the written and oral forms.
 Work in a team to achieve common goal.
 Learn on their own, reflect on their learning and take appropriate actions to improve it. ∎
Graduate Attributes (As per NBA):
Engineering Knowledge, Problem Analysis, Design / development of solutions, Conduct investigations of
complex Problems, Modern Tool Usage, Engineers and society, Environment and sustainability, Ethics,
Individual and Team work, Communication.
Evaluation Procedure:
The Internal marks evaluation shall be based on project report and presentation of the same in a seminar.
Project Report:50 marks. The basis for awarding the marks shall be the involvement of individual student of the
project batch in carrying the project and preparation of project report. To be awarded by the internal guide in
consultation with external guide if any.
Project Presentation:50 marks. Each student of the project batch shall present the topic of Project Work Phase -
II orally and/or through power point slides.
The Project Presentation marks of the Project Work Phase -II shall be awarded by the committee constituted for
the purpose by the Head of the Department. The committee shall consist of three faculty from the department
with the senior most acting as the Chairman.
The student shall be evaluated based on:
Presentation skill for 30 marks and ability in the Question and Answer session for 20 marks.∎
Semester End Examination
SEE marks for the project (100 marks)shall be awarded (based on the quality of report and presentation skill,
participation in the question and answer session) as per the University norms by the examiners appointed VTU.∎
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CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS)
SEMESTER - VIII
SEMINAR
Subject Code 15EES86 IA Marks 100
Number of Practical Hours/Week -- Exam Hours --
Total Number of Practical Hours -- Exam Marks --
Credits - 01
Course objectives:
The objective of the seminar is to inculcate self-learning, face audience confidently, enhance communication
skill, involve in group discussion and present and exchange ideas.
Each student, under the guidance of a Faculty, is required to
Choose, preferably, a recent topic of his/her interest relevant to the Course of Specialization.
 Carryout literature survey, organize the Course topics in a systematic order.
 Prepare the report with own sentences.
 Type the matter to acquaint with the use of Micro-soft equation and drawing tools or any such facilities.
 Present the seminar topic orally and/or through power point slides.
 Answer the queries and involve in debate/discussion.
 Submit typed report with a list of references.
The participants shall take part in discussion to foster friendly and stimulating environment in which the students
are motivated to reach high standards and become self-confident. ∎

Revised Bloom’s L3 – Applying, L4 – Analysing, L5 – Evaluating, L6 – Creating

Taxonomy Level
Course outcomes:
At the end of the course the student will be able to:
 Attain, use and develop knowledge in the field of electrical and electronics engineering and other
disciplines through independent learning and collaborative study.
 Identify, understand and discuss current, real-time issues
 Improve oral and written communication skills
 Explore an appreciation of the self in relation to its larger diverse social and academic contexts.
 Apply principles of ethics and respect in interaction with others.∎
Graduate Attributes (As per NBA):
Engineering Knowledge, Problem Analysis, Design / development of solutions, Conduct investigations of
complex Problems, Modern Tool Usage, Engineers and society, Environment and sustainability, Ethics,
Individual and Team work, Communication.

Evaluation Procedure:
The CIE marks for the seminar shall be awarded (based on the relevance of the topic, presentation skill,
participation in the question and answer session and quality of report) by the committee constituted for the
purpose by the Head of the Department. The committee shall consist of three faculties from the department with
the senior most acting as the Chairman.
Marks distribution for internal assessment of the course 15EES86 seminar:
Seminar Report: 30 marks
Presentation skill:50 marks
Question and Answer:20 marks.∎