W.B.S.C.T.E.

TEACHING AND EXAMINATION SCHEME FOR DIPLOMA COURSES

COURSE NAME: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
COURSE CODE : EE
DURATION OF COURSE : 6 SEMESTERS
SEMESTER: FOURTH SEMESTER SCHEME : C

Sr.No. SUBJECT PERIODS EVALUATION SCHEME

PR Credits
SESSIONSAL EXAM
THEORY L T P ESE PR(I (EX
TA CT Total
T.)
NT.)
Electrical Machine II
1 03 03 10 20 30 70 25 50 5
Electrical Measurement
2 03 -- 02 10 20 30 70 25 25 4
& Control

3 Transmission & 03 _ 02 10 20 30 70 25 25 4

Distribution of Power
Applied and
4 03 -- 02 10 20 30 70 25 25 4
Digital Electronics
5 Power Plant Engineering 04 -- 10 20 30 70 4

Computer aided Electrical

6 -- 03 -- -- -- -- 25 25 2
Drawing

7. Development of Life Skill 01 -- 02 25 25 2

- II

8. Professional Practice - II 02 50 1

Total 17 16 50 100 150 350 200 175 26

STUDENT CONTACT HOURS PER WEEK: 33 HRS

THEORY AND PRACTICAL PERIODS OF 60 MINUTES EACH

ABBREVIATIONS: CT- Class Test, TA - Teachers Assessment, L - Lecture, T - Tutorial, PR (INT.) – Practical
(Internal) PR(EXT.)- Practical(External), ESE - End Semester Exam.

TA: Attendance & surprise quizzes = 6 marks. Assignment & group discussion = 4 marks.
Total Marks : 875
Minimum passing for sessional marks is 40%, and for theory subject 40%.

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 West Bengal State Council of Technical Education
(A Statutory Body under West Bengal Act XXI of 1995)
Kolkata Karigori Bhavan, 2nd Floor, 110 S. N. Banerjee Road, Kolkata - 700 013.

Name of the Subject : Electrical Machine – II

Course Code : EE/S4/EM II Semester : Fourth

Duration : One Semester Maximum Marks : 175
Teaching scheme : Examination scheme :
Theory: 3 Hrs./ Week Mid Semester Exam: 20 Marks
Practical: 3 Hrs./ Week Assignment & Quiz: 10 Marks
End Semester Exam: 70 Marks
Practical: 75 Marks
Credit: 05

Aim:
Sl. No.
1. Students will be able to analyze the performance of 3-phase and single phase A.C
motors and 3-phase Alternators both qualitatively and quantitatively.
2. These machines are used widely in various Industries and Power plants. So
knowledge gained by the students will be helpful in their job in industry and power
plants.
Objective:
Sl. No. Student will be able to:
1. Interpret the constructional details & working principles of A.C motors & generators.
2. Test A.C motors & generators.
3. Evaluate the performance of A.C machines by conducting different tests.
4. Decide the suitability of AC machines for particular purpose.
5. Write specifications of A.C motor & generators as required.
6. Operate AC motor & generators as per requirement.

Pre-Requisite:
Sl. No.
1. Three phase & single phase A.C fundamentals, Electromagnetism.
2. Basic electronics engineering.

Contents (Theory): Hrs./Unit Marks

Unit : 1 1. Three-Phase Induction Motor: 14 24
1.1 Construction of 3-phase induction motor.
1.2 Production of rotating magnetic field.
1.3 Working principle of 3-phase induction motor.
1.4 Concept of Synchronous Speed & Slip.
1.5 Equation of rotor induced emf, current, frequency, reactance &
impedance under standstill and running condition. (Numerical)
1.6 Vector diagram (at no-load & running condition).
1.7 Concept of Equivalent circuit (at no-load, at blocked rotor and at
running condition).(No Numerical)
1.8 Derivation of Torque equation, Starting torque, Running torque,
Maximum torque and condition for maximum torque. (Numerical)
1.9 Torque- Slip characteristics, Effect of change in rotor circuit
resistance and supply voltage on Torque-Slip characteristics.
1.10 Power stages in 3-phase induction motor and their relation,
Losses, Efficiency. (Numerical)
1.11 Starting methods of 3-phase induction motor by–
a) Rotor resistance starter.
b) Direct -On-Line starter.
c) Autotransformer starter.
 d) Star-Delta starter (Manual & Automatic).(Numerical for all
starter)
1.12 Speed control of 3-phase induction motor by –
a) Changing supply frequency.
b) Pole changing method.
c) Changing Rotor circuit resistance & stator reactance.
d) Changing supply voltage.
1.13 Braking of 3-phase induction motor by –
a) Plugging.
b) Rheostatic method.
c) Regenerative method.
1.14 Cogging & Crawling (simple idea)
1.15 Concept of Double cage rotor & Deep-bar rotor.
1.16 Motor enclosures and specification as per I.S Code.
1.17 Industrial applications of 3-phase induction motor.

Unit : 2 2. Alternator: 14 24
2.1 Construction of 3-phase alternator, Description of salient & non-
salient rotor.
2.2 Methods of excitation systems of 3-phase alternator by –
a) Static excitation.
b) Brushless excitation.
c) DC generator.
2.3 Advantages of Stationary armature and Rotating field system.
2.4 Armature winding – Single layer and multilayer, Concentrated and
Distributed (Concept only).
2.5 Derivation of E.M.F. equation of 3-phase alternator, Effect of Coil
span factor and Distribution factor on emf, Winding factor. (Numerical)
2.6 Factors affecting the terminal voltage of alternator –
a) Armature resistive drop
b) Leakage reactance drop.
c) Armature reaction at various p.f, concept of Synchronous
reactance.
2.7 Phasor diagrams of cylindrical rotor alternator at lagging, leading &
unity p.f. loads.
2.8 Voltage regulation of 3-phase alternator by – (Numerical)
a) Synchronous Impedance Method.
2.9 Open circuit characteristics, Short circuit characteristics of alternator
and determination of synchronous reactance.
2.10 Active & Reactive power equations in terms of load angle at steady
state for non-salient pole alternator.
2.11 Steady-state characteristics of Alternator –
a) Terminal voltage vs. Load current, at different p.f,
b) Field current vs. Load current at different p.f,
c) Active & Reactive Power vs. load angle (non-salient alternator).
2.12 Short circuit ratio (SCR) – concept & significance.
2.13 Method of control of Active & Reactive Power of an alternator.
2.14 Reasons & advantages of Parallel operation.
2.15 Synchronization of two or more alternators by -
a) Three lamps method.
b) Synchroscope.
2.16 Parallel operation of (i) an alternator & infinite bus and (ii) Between
two alternators & Load sharing between them.(Numerical)

Unit : 3 3. Synchronous Motor: 08 08

3.1 Construction and working principle.
3.2 Methods of starting by –
a) An auxiliary motor.
b) Damper winding.
 3.3 Effect of variation of Load – Speed vs. Torque characteristics.
3.4 Effect of variation of excitation at infinite bus (over and under
excitation) – V curves & inverted V-curves.
3.5 Hunting, George’s phenomenon.
3.6 Applications of synchronous motor, Synchronous condenser.

Unit : 4 4. Single phase motors: 05 08

4.1 Double-revolving field theory.
4.2 Construction, Principle of operation and Applications of different
types of single-ph Induction motors –
a) Split phase (resistance) type.
b) Capacitor start type.
c) Capacitor run type.
d) Shaded pole motors.

Unit : 5 5. Special Machines: 07 06

5.1 Linear induction motor.
5.2 Induction generator.
5.3 A.C series motor.
5.4 Reluctance Motor.
Total 48 70
Practical:
Skills to be developed:

Intellectual skills:
1. Analytical skills.
2. Identification skills.

Motor skills:
1. Measurement (of parameters) skills.
2. Connection (of machine terminals) skills.

List of Practical: (At least Eight Experiments are to be performed)

1. a) To measure the slip of 3-phase induction motor by – (i) Stroboscopic method, (ii) Tachometer.
b) To reverse the direction of rotation of 3-phase induction motor.

2. To perform No-load test and Blocked-rotor test on 3-phase induction motor & draw the
equivalent circuit from the two tests.

3. To perform the load test on 3-phase induction motor and to study the performance
characteristics of the motor.

4. To control the speed of 3-phase Induction motor by– (i) Frequency changing method, (ii) Pole-
changing method.

5. To start a 3-phase Slip-ring induction motor by rotor resistance starter and determine the effect
of the rotor resistance on the torque-speed curves of an induction motor.

6. To observe the effect of excitation and speed on induced e.m.f of a 3-phase alternator and plot
the O.C.C. of the alternator.

7. To find the percentage regulation of 3-phase alternator by synchronous impedance method at

various power factor and load.

8. To synchronise two 3-phase alternator for parallel operation by - a) Three lamp method, b)
Synchroscope & to study the sharing of load between the alternators.
 9. To list and explain various starting methods of 3-phase synchronous motor and applying any one
of them to start the synchronous motor. Plot V-curve & inverted V-curve of the same motor.

10. To study the effect of capacitor on the starting and running condition of a single-phase Induction
motor, and to determine the method of reversing the direction of rotation.

Text books:
Sl No. Titles of Book Name of Author Name of Publisher

1. Electrical Machines S.K.Bhattacharya T.M.H Publishing Co. Ltd.

2. Electrical Machinery Dr. S.K.Sen Khanna Publisher
3. Electrical Machines J.B.Gupta S.K.Kataria & Sons.
4. The performance and design M.G.Say C.B.S Publishers & Distributors
of Alternating Current
machines
5. Electrical Machinery P.S.Bhimbra Khanna Publisher
6. Electrical Technology- Vol-II B.L.Thereja S.Chand
7. Electrical Machines M.N.Bandyopadhyay P.H.I. Pvt. Ltd.
8. Electrical Machines Ashfaq Husain Dhanpat Rai & Co.
9. Principles of Electrical P.C.Sen Wiley India
Machines and Power
Electronics
10. Electrical Machines-I K.Krishna Reddy Scitech Publication (India) Pvt.
Ltd.
11. Electrical Machines Nagrath & Kothari T.M.Hill
12. Electrical Technology H.Cotton C.B.S. Publisher New Delhi
13. Electrical Machines S. Ghosh Pearson Publisher
14. Electrical Machines M.V.Deshpande PHI

E X A M I N A T I O N S C H E M E (THE
(THEORITI
ORITIC
C AL )

GROUP UNIT ONE OR TWO SENTENCE ANSWER SUBJECTIVE QUESTIONS

QUESTIONS

TO BE TO BE MARKS TOTAL TO BE TO BE MARKS TOTAL

SET ANSWERE PER MARK SET ANSWERED PER MARKS
D QUESTION S QUESTION

A 1, 4,5 12 FIVE FIVE, TAKING AT

LEAST TWO
B 2,3,6 11 TWENTY ONE 1 X 20 FOUR FROM EACH TEN 10 X 5
= 20 GROUP = 50

Note: Paper-setter should take into account the marks which have been
allotted in each unit and set the paper accordingly so that all units get the
importance as allotted.

E X A M I N A T I O N S C H E M E (SESSIONAL)

1. Continuous Internal Assessment of 25 marks is to be carried out by the teachers throughout the
Fourth Semester. Distribution of marks: Performance of Job – 15, Notebook (Drawing) – 10.
2. External Assessment of 50 marks shall be held at the end of the Fourth Semester on the entire
syllabus. One Experiment per student from any one of the above is to be performed. Experiment is to be
set by lottery system. Distribution of marks: On spot job – 35, Viva-voce – 10.
 West Bengal State Council of Technical Education
(A Statutory Body under West Bengal Act XXI of 1995)
Kolkata Karigori Bhavan, 2nd Floor, 110 S. N. Banerjee Road, Kolkata – 700 013.

Name of the Course: Electrical Measurement & Control

Course Code: EE/S4/EMC Semester: Fourth

Duration: one Semester Maximum Marks: 150

Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme
Theory: 3 hrs./week Mid Semester Exam.: 20 Marks
Tutorial: hrs./week Assignment & Quiz: 10 Marks
Practical: 2 hrs./week End Semester Exam.: 70 Marks
Practical : 50 Marks
Credit: 4(Four)
Aim:
Sl. No.
1. Electrical power system, Electrical machine control, Industrial process control and many
other systems such as Biomedical, environmental, defence etc. nowadays use sophisticated
instruments and their related systems for fast, accurate and reliable measurements,
operations and control.
2. Being Electrical Diploma Holders has a role of supervisor, Maintenance engineer and
to assist in carrying out testing and R & D work in electrical, Industrial, Electronics and
communication field.
3 He must understand the basics, facts, concepts and principles of various modern
Instruments and control system.
Objective:
Sl. No. The students will be able to:
1. Identify the components of Instrumentation system for processing given Input to get
desired Output.
2. Identify appropriate transducers/sensors for given application and to know how to use them.
3. Identify basic signal conditioning circuit components for Instrumentation system in
Industrial process, Electrical power system, Electrical machine operation, Measurement
4. and control.
Identify the digital instruments and display devices for various applications.
5. Understand basic control system theory, stability concept
6. Understand basics of P, PI, PD system and their application in real system.
Pre-Requisite:
Sl. No.
1. Basic knowledge of Applied Electronics, Circuit theory, Electrical machines.
 Contents (Theory) Hrs./Unit Marks
Unit: 1 Transducers: 15 20
1.1 Concept of Transducers
1.2 Classification of Transducers
Primary and Secondary Transducers, Electrical and Mechanical
Transducers, Analog and Digital Transducers, Active and passive
Transducers
1.3 Construction, working principle and application (with diagram &
explanation) of following transducers:
1.3.1 RTD, Thermistor, Thermocouple.
1.3.2 Potentiometer (various types)
1.3.3 strain gauge (No derivation only formula)
Types of strain gauges, Bridge circuit for strain gauge, application in load
& Torque measurement
1.3.4 Bourden tube, Bellows, Diaphragm.
1.3.5 LVDT and RVDT, measurement for displacement.
1.3.6 Capacitive transducers, Application in pressure measurement.
1.3.7 Piezoelectric transducer, load cell.
1.3.8 Contacting and non contacting tachometer, speed measurement
1.3.9 Electromagnetic and turbine flow meter.

Unit: 2 Signal conditioning: 06 10

2.1 Concept of signal conditioning.
2.2 Block diagram of AC and DC signal conditioning and working.
2.3. V to I converter, I to V converter, V to F converter.
2.4 Instrumentation Amplifier.
2.5 Filters - Types and frequency response (No derivation) and circuits.
2.6 Multiplexing – Fundamentals, different types.

Unit: 3 Digital instruments and Display Devices 07 10

3.1 Digital display devices (LED, seven segment only)
3.2 Concept of 3 ½ ,4 ½ digit.
3.3 Digital voltmeter- Integrating type, Successive approximation.
3.4 Digital frequency meter.
3.5 C.R.O. – Block diagram representation & operation, applications
(observation & measurement of voltage, current, phase difference &
frequency)
Unit: 4 Pilot Devices 05 10
4.1 Pilot Devices - Definition of pilot devices, Function of pilot
devices. List of different pilot devices.
4.2 – Construction, working and applications of:
Push Button, Limit Switch, Float Switch, Electromagnetic Relay, Pressure
switch, Thermostats plugging switch, Proximity switch.
Unit: 5 Control System: 15 20

5.1 Introduction to control system, classification of control

system, Feedback control system
5.2 Properties of control system: idea on stability, steady state
and transient error. (no mathematical deduction)
5.3 Control system components: Synchro, D.C Servomotor, A.C.
Servo motor, A.C. Tachometer (only basic operating principle &
construction and diagram, no deduction)
5.4 Concept of transfer function, poles and zeroes, transfer function of
first & second order system (no deduction), time response
characteristics of first and second order system to unit step excitation
(no deduction).
5.5 Block diagram representation of control system, Transfer function
from Block diagram reduction technique, Signal flow graph. Application
of Mason gain formula (maximum two non touching loops).
5.6 Stability concept: characteristic equation, Deciding stability from
pole zero concept, Routh criteria. (Numerical)
5.7 Control action of a system with ON/OFF, P, PI, PD, PID
controller, Practical application of these controllers (with block
diagram only).
48 70
Total

Contents (Practical)

Sl. No. Skills to be developed

1. Intellectual Skills: i) Interpret results
ii) Calculate values of various components for given circuits.
ii) Select Instruments
2. Motor Skills: i) Connect the instruments properly.
ii) Take accurate readings.
iii) Draw phasor diagram and graphs.

List of Laboratory Experiments:

Sl. No. Laboratory Experiments: (At least eight experiments are to be performed)

1. To measure Linear displacement by LVDT & plot characteristics.

2. To measure displacement by Strain gauge & plot characteristics.

3. To measure temperature by pt-100, thermistor and thermocouple along with

simple resistance bridge.

4. To plot characteristics of potentiometer and observe the loading effect on output

of potentiometer.

5. To study the following signal conditioning circuits and observe and plot the output
(i) V to I Converter, (ii) I to V Converter, (iii) V to F Converter using Op-AMP 741.

6. To measure angular speed by contact type, non- contact type tachometer,

Digital Tachometer, Proximity sensor.

7. To plot frequency response of Active filters (any two):- I) Low pass filter II)High pass filter
III) Band pass filter Iv) Band stop filters.
 8. To study the principle of operation and connection of pilot devices like – Push Button
Switch, Limit Switch, Selector switch, Pressure switch, Float switch.

9. To measure voltage, current and Phase difference and Frequency using CRO.

10. To study open loop control of any physical control system and study of closed loop control
of the same system using P, PI and PID controller.

11. To study the position control system using servomotor.

12. To study the operation of an instrumentation amplifier using OPAMP.

Text Books

Sl No. Name of Authors Titles of the Book Name of Publisher

1. A.K.Sawhney Electrical and Electronics Dhanpat Rai & Co.

Measurement and Instrumentation
2. H.S.Kalsi Electronic Instrumentation Tata McGraw Hill
3. D.Patranabis Principles of Industrial Instrumentation Tata McGraw Hill
4. A.K.Sawhney Process control & instrumentation Dhanpat Rai & Co.

5. Donald P. Eckman Industrial Instrumentation Wiley Eastern Ltd.

6. B.C.Kuo Automated Control Systems Wiley India
7. Nagrath Gopal Control System Engineering New Age International

8. R. Control System Engineering Scitech Publication (India) ltd.

Anandanatarajan,
9. P.Ramesh
S.K. Babu
Bhattachrya Control of Electrical Machines New Age International
Brijinder Singh
10. K.Lal Kishore Electronic Measurement Pearson
and Instrumentation
11. M.Gopal Control Systems Principles and Design McGraw Hill Education
(India) Pvt.Ltd

E X A M I N A T I O N S C H E M E (THEORITICAL)

GROUP UNIT ONE OR TWO SUBJECTIVE QUESTIONS

SENTENCE ANSWER
QUESTIONS
TO TO BE MARKS TOTAL TO TO BE MARKS TOTAL
BE ANSWER PER MARKS BE ANSWERE PER MARKS
SET ED QUESTIO SET D QUESTION
N
A 1 7 FOUR FIVE, TAKING
TWENTY ONE 1 X 20 AT LEAST TEN 10 X 5 =
B 2,3,4 6 = 20 THRE ONE FROM 50
E EACH
C 5 7 FOUR GROUP

Note: Paper-setter should take into account the marks which have been
allotted in each unit and set the paper accordingly so that all units get the
importance as allotted.
 E X A M I N A T I O N S C H E M E (SESSIONAL)

1. Continuous Internal Assessment of 25 marks is to be carried out by the teachers

throughout the Fourth Semester. Distribution of marks: Performance of Job - 15,
Notebook
- 10.
2. External Assessment of 25 marks shall be held at the end of the Fourth Semester on the
entire syllabus. One Experiment per student from any one of the above is to be performed.
Experiment is to be set by lottery system. Distribution of marks: On spot job - 15, Viva-
voce - 10.
 West Bengal State Council of Technical Education
(A Statutory Body under West Bengal Act XXI of 1995)
Kolkata Karigori Bhavan, 2nd Floor, 110 S. N. Banerjee Road, Kolkata - 700 013.

Name of the Subject: Transmission and Distribution of Power

Subject Code: EE/S4/TDP Semester: FOURTH

Duration: one Semester Maximum Marks: 150

Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme
Theory: 3 Hrs./Week Mid Semester Exam.: 20 Marks
Tutorial: nil Assignment & Quiz: 10 Marks
Practical: 2 Hrs./Week End Semester Exam.: 70 Marks
Credit: 04 Practical Exam.: 50 Marks
Aim:
Sl. No.
1. Electrical diploma pass outs should know systems for electrical energy transmission
& distribution. They also will be able to identify various components & their
2. They will be able to measure system performance. They will be able to deal with various
functions.
aspects of transmission and distribution system at different stages including erection and
maintenance. Hence he should be well acquainted with the materials required and the
methods employed for erection and maintenance.

3. On completion the study of transmission & distribution, he/she will be

able to work as technician/supervisor in power industry, manufacturing industry &
public utilities.
Objective:
Sl. Student will be able to:
No.
1. Interpret various types of transmission & distribution systems.
2. Identify various components & Know their functions.
3. Calculate voltage regulation & efficiency of transmission system.
4. Calculate voltage drop of distribution system.
Pre-Requisite:
Sl. No.
1. Basic Electrical Engineering.
2. Electrical Power Generation
Contents (Theory) Hrs./Unit Marks
Unit: 1 Basics Of Transmission: 04 4
1.1 Layout of a Power System by single line concept.
1.2 Concept of Primary & Secondary transmission
& distribution.
1.3Advantages and limitations of using high voltage for
power transmission.
1.4 Comparison between AC & DC power
transmission systems.
1.5 Kelvin’s laws for the economic choice of
conductor size – related problem.
Unit: 2 Transmission Line Components: 12 16
2.1 Main components of Overhead lines (names
& functions only).
2.2 Types of conductors-Copper, Aluminum &
state their trade names.
2.3 Solid, Stranded & bundled conductors.
 2.4 types of supports – RCC/PCC poles, steel tower
2.5 Comparison between single circuit and double
circuit design
2.6 conception of ground wire.
2.7 Line insulators – requirements, types, and
field of
applications.
2.8 failure of insulators, creepage distance (definition &
significance only)
2.9 Distribution of potential over a string of
three suspension insulators. --- Problems.
2.10 Concept of string efficiency, Methods
of improving string efficiency. ---- Problems.
2.11 Corona – corona formation, advantages &
disadvantages, factors affecting corona,
important terms related to corona.
2.12 Calculation of Span length & sag
Calculation , effect of wind pressure, temperature
and ice deposition----- Problems.
2.13 Stringing chart and its uses.
2.14 Spacing of conductors, length of span,
Relevant I.E. Rules.
Unit: 3 Tansmission Line Parameters: 03 3
3.1 R,L & C of 1-ph & 3-ph transmission line &
their effects on line.( No deduction and Problems)
3.2 Skin effect, proximity effect & Ferranti effect.
3.3 Concept of transposition of conductors &
necessity.
Unit: 4 Underground Cables: 04 7
4.1 Classification of cables and Comparison
with overhead lines.
4.2 Cable construction.
4.3 Description of (i) PVC, (ii) PILC (iii) FRLS (Fire
Retardant Low Smoke), (iv) XLPE cables & (v)
Gas filled (SF6) cables
4.4 Cable Rating and De-rating factor.
4.5 Cable laying
Unit:5 Performance Of Transmission Line: 09 15
5.1 Classification of transmission lines.
5.2 Losses, Efficiency & Regulation of line.
5.3 Performance of single phase short
transmission line(Numerical based on it )
5.4 Effect of load power factor on performance.
Power Factor Improvement Using Static condenser
and Synchronous condenser – related problems.
5.5 Medium transmission lines-End
condenser, Nominal T & Nominal Pi Network
with vector diagram.---- no problem.
Unit:6 Extra High Voltage Transmission: 03 5
6.1 EHVAC Transmission, Reasons for adoption
& limitations.
6.2 Regional Grid System (Conception only).
6.3 Concept about FACTS and its applications.
6.4 HVDC Transmission – Advantages, Limitations.
6.5 Discussion on few HVDC system in
Indian scenario.
Unit:7 Components of Distribution System: 08 12
7.1 Introduction.
7.2 Classification of distribution system.
7.3 A.C distribution.
7.4 Connection schemes of distribution system.
7.5 Requirements of Distribution systems.
7.6 Design consideration.
7.7 A.C. distribution calculations.
7.8 Methods of solving A.C.-1 phase & 3 Ø
-phase connection ( balanced ) distribution
system.
( Numericals based on 1-ph & 3-ph
Unit:8 balanced distribution system)
Substations: 05 8
8.1 Introduction.
8.2 Classification of indoor & outdoor sub-stations.
8.3 Advantages & Disadvantages.
8.4 Selection & location of site.
8.5 Main connection schemes.
8.6 Equipments and circuit element of substations
– their symbols & function.
8.6.1 Bus bar’s material, types in detail.
8.6.2 Connection diagram and layout of sub-
stations with proper notation.

Total 48 70
Contents (Practical)
Sl. No. Skills to be developed
1. Intellectual Skills:
1.1 Identification & selection of components.
1.2 Making proper connections
2. Motor Skills:
2.1 Ability to measure various parameters.
2.2 Ability to follow standard test procedures.
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS : (At least Eight Experiments are to be performed)
3.1 To demonstrate the improvement of P.f. using static condenser.
3.2 To demonstrate various system faults by D.C. network analyzer.
3.3 To study active and reactive power flow through transmission lines.
3.4 To study the supply system of 6.6 KV/400V sub-station to a housing complex using
slides/model.
3.5 To study various types of turbine used in Power station using slides/models.

3.6 To study different types of excitation system for alternator using slides/models.
3.7 To study different kinds of insulators (Insulators are required to be available in
laboratory)
3.8 To study PILC, PVC, FRLS and XLPE cables. (Cables are required to be available in
laboratory)
3.9 To measure Solar Radiation with the help of Pyranometer.
3.10 To demonstrate the photo voltaic system used in street lighting – PV module, CCU,
Battery, CFL.
3.11 To study power generation by wind power – using model / slides.
Text Books:
Name of Authors Title of the Book Edition Name of the Publisher
V. K. Mehta Principles of power system S. Chand & Company

SoniGupta-Bhatnagar A Course in electrical power Dhanpat Rai

J. B. Gupta Transmission & S.K. Kataria & Sons.
distribution of electrical
Nagsarkar & Sukhija energySystem Analysis
Power Oxford University Press
Tarlok Singh. Transmission & Distribution S.K. Kataria & Sons.
of Power
Dr. K.Uma Rao Power System Operation Wiley-India
and Control
A. T. Starr Generation, Transmission Pitman
and Utilization of Electric
C.L.Wadhwa. Power
Electrical Power System Wiley Eastern Ltd

E X A M I N A T I O N S C H E M E (THE
(THEORITI
ORITIC
C AL )
GROUP UNIT ONE OR TWO SENTENCE ANSWER SUBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
QUESTIONS

TO BE TO BE MARKS TOTAL TO BE TO BE MARKS TOTAL

SET ANSWERE PER MARK SET ANSWERED PER MARKS
D QUESTION S QUESTION

A 1, 2, 3,4 12 FOUR FIVE taking

at least
B 5,6,7,8 12 TWENTY ONE 1 X 20 FIVE THREE from TEN 10 X 5
= 20 each Group = 50

Note: Paper-setter should take into account the marks which have been
allotted in each unit and set the paper accordingly so that all units get the
importance as allotted.

E X A M I N A T I O N S C H E M E (SESSIONAL)
1. Continuous Internal Assessment of 25 marks is to be carried out by the teachers throughout the
Fourth Semester. Distribution of marks: Performance of Job – 15, Notebook – 10.
2. External Assessment of 25 marks shall be held at the end of the Fifth Semester on the entire syllabus.
One Experiment per student from any one of the above is to be performed. Experiment is to be set by
lottery system. Distribution of marks: On spot job – 15, Viva-voce – 10.
 West Bengal State Council of Technical Education
(A Statutory Body under West Bengal Act XXI of 1995)
Kolkata Karigori Bhavan, 2nd Floor, 110 S. N. Banerjee Road, Kolkata - 700 013.

Name of the course : Applied and Digital Electronics

Course Code : EE/S4/ADE Semester : Fourth

Duration : One Semester Maximum Marks : 150

Teaching scheme : Examination scheme :

Theory: 3 Hrs./ Week Mid Semester Exam: 20 Marks

Practical: 2 Hrs./ Week Assignment & Quiz: 10 Marks

End Semester Exam: 70 Marks

Practical: 50 Marks

Credit: 04

Aim:

Sl. No.

1. It intends to teach the operating principles and applications of different types of

Amplifiers and Oscillators.

2. The subject also includes the Basic Digital logic circuits and their applications, D/A &
A/D converters etc.

2. Understanding of the subject will provide skill to the students for trouble shooting & testing
of some basic Amplifier circuits, Oscillator circuits and Digital logic circuits.

Objective:

Sl. No. Student will be able to:

1. Illustrate the Amplifier circuits and Oscillator circuits.

2. Describe the Digital logic circuits, Flip-flop, Counter, Register, D/A & A/D converter.

3. Test the Amplifier circuits, Oscillator circuits and Digital logic circuits.

Pre-Requisite:

1. Knowledge of Basic Electronics.

2. Knowledge of Analog & Digital Electronics.

 Contents (Theory): Hrs./Unit Marks

Unit : 1 1. Amplifiers: 10 16

1. Power Amplifiers:

1.1.1 Classification of power amplifiers – Class-A, Class-B,

Class-AB, Class-C operation, Advantage & disadvantages of
these amplifiers.

1.1.2 a) Operation of Class-A Push-pull amplifier.

b) Operation of Class-B Push-pull amplifier.

c) Operation of Class-AB Push-pull amplifier.

1.2 FET Amplifier:

1.2.1 Biasing methods of FET.

1.2.2 Common-Source amplifier - working principle &

applications.

1.2.3 Introduction to MOSFET – Types of MOSFET,

construction, working principle and applications.

1.2.4 CMOS – construction and

application. frequency.

1.3 Operational Amplifier:

1.3.1 Basic differential amplifier circuit using BJT.

1.3.2 Pin diagram of OPAMP IC741& functions of each pin.

Definition of offset voltage, input bias current, input offset
current, differential mode gain, CMRR, slew rate

1.3.3 OPAMP as Non-inverting and Inverting amplifier, Adder,

Subtractor, Integrator, Differentiator, Unity Gain Buffer, Schmitt
Trigger, Zero Crossing Detector.

1.3.4 Instrumentation amplifier – Operating principle using

OPAMP, Applications.

Unit : 2 2. Feedback Amplifiers & Oscillators: 08 14

2.1 Theory of Positive & Negative feedback.

2.2 Types of negative feedback amplifiers –shunt-voltage,

series-voltage, shunt-current, series-current feedback.

2.3 Introduction to oscillator, Block diagram of sine wave

oscillator, requirement of oscillation, Barkhausen criterion.

2.4 Wien bridge oscillator, Colpitt oscillator – operating

principle, frequency of oscillation.
Unit : 3 3. Boolean Algebra & Combinational Logic Circuits: 08 14

3.1 Number Systems – Decimal, Binary, Octal,

Hexadecimal, BCD number system & their inter-conversion.

3.2 Symbolic representation & Truth tables for logic gates

- NOT, OR, AND, NAND, NOR, XNOR, XOR.

3.3 Rules & laws of Boolean algebra, Demorgan’s Theorems.

3.4 Max. term & Min. term, Simplification of Boolean expression

using karnaugh map (upto 4 variable).

3.5 Realisation of Boolean expression with Logic gates.

3.6 Half adder, Full adder, Half subtractor, Full subtractor, Parity
Generator and checker, Digital comparator

3.7 Code converter, Encoder, Decoder, Multiplexer,

Demultiplexer

Unit : 4 4. Sequential Logic Circuits: 10 14

4.1 Flip-flops – RS, D, T, JK, JK Master Slave Flip Flops using

basic gates, preset and clear signals.

4.2 Counters - Asynchronous & Synchronous Counter, Mod-N

counter, Up Down Counter, Ring counter,

4.3 Registers - Shift register, Serial in Serial out, Serial in

Parallel out, Parallel in serial out, Parallel in Parallel out.

Unit : 5 5. Data Converters & Memory Devices: 12 12

5.1 D/A Converter: Basic concepts, Weighted Resistor

D/A converter, R-2R Ladder D/A converter.

5.2 A/D Converter: Successive approximation method,

Dual slope method.

5.3 Concept of - Static Memory & Dynamic Memory, SDRAM,

DDR RAM, PROM, EEROM, EPROM.

5.4 Comparison of Logic families – DTL,TTL and ECL Gates

Total 48 70

Practical:

Skills to be developed:

Intellectual Skills:

1. To locate the faults in circuits.

2. Interpretation of circuits & corresponding waveforms.

Motor Skills:

1. Ability to draw the circuit diagrams.

2. Ability to interpret the circuits.

List of practicals:

1. Applied Electronics: (At least Three Experiments are to be performed) :

1.1 To study RC phase shift oscillator and find out frequency of oscillation.

1.2 To study Colpitt’s oscillator and find out frequency of oscillation.

1.3 To plot frequency response of FET amplifier.

1.4 To construct Adder, Subtractor, Unity gain buffer circuit using OPAMP.

2. Digital Electronics: (At least Five Experiments are to be performed)

2.1 To realize OR, AND, NOT and XOR gates using Universal gates.

2.2 To realize Half Adder / Full Adder/ Full Subtractor.

2.3 To verify the function of SR, D, JK and T Flip-flops.

2.4 To implement Encoder and Decoder circuit.

2.5 To implement Multiplexer and Demultiplexer circuit.

2.6 To construct binary Asynchronous or Synchronous counter.

2.7 To construct controlled shift register & verify SISO, SIPO, PISO, PIPO operation.

2.8 To demonstrate D/A converter using trainer kit.

2.9 To demonstrate A/D converter using trainer kit.

List of Text Books:

Sl. No. Name of Author Title of the Books Name of Publisher

1. Albert Malvino & D.J.Bates Electronic Principles T.M.Hill

2. Y.N.Bapat Electronic Circuits & Systems T.M.Hill

3. R.S.Sedha Applied Electronics S.Chand & Co.

4. Allen Mottershed Electronic Devices & Circuits P.H.I. Pvt. Ltd.

5. J.B.Gupta Electronics Engineering S.K.Kataria & Sons.

6. P.John Paul Electronic Devices & Circuits New Age International

7. Chereku & Krishna Electronic Devices & Circuits Pearson Education

8. Malvino & Leach Digital Principles & Applications T.M.Hill

9. Jain Modern Digital Electronics T.M.Hill

10. V.Kumar Digital Technology New Age Publisher

11. S.P. Bali 2000 solved problems in Digital T.M.H

Electronics

12 M. Moris Mano Digital Logic and Computer Design Pearson

13 Khan & Khan Digital Logic Design Scitech Publication

(India) Ltd.

14. G.K. Karate Digital Electronics Oxford University Press

E X A M I N A T I O N S C H E M E (THE
(THEORITI
ORITIC
C AL )

GROUP UNIT ONE OR TWO SENTENCE ANSWER SUBJECTIVE QUESTIONS

QUESTIONS

TO BE TO BE MARKS TOTAL TO BE TO BE MARKS TOTAL

SET ANSWERE PER MARK SET ANSWERED PER MARKS
D QUESTION S QUESTION

A 1, 2,3 12 FIVE FIVE, TAKING AT

LEAST TWO
B 4,5 11 TWENTY ONE 1 X 20 FOUR FROM EACH TEN 10 X 5
= 20 GROUP = 50

Note: Paper-setter should take into account the marks which have been
allotted in each unit and set the paper accordingly so that all units get the
importance as allotted.

E X A M I N A T I O N S C H E M E (SESSIONAL)

1. Continuous Internal Assessment of 25 marks is to be carried out by the teachers throughout the
Fourth Semester. Distribution of marks: Performance of Job – 15, Notebook (Drawing) – 10.
2. External Assessment of 25 marks shall be held at the end of the Fourth Semester on the entire
syllabus. One Experiment per student from any one of the above is to be performed. Experiment is to be
set by lottery system. Distribution of marks: On spot job – 15, Viva-voce – 10.
 West Bengal State Council of Technical Education
(A Statutory Body under West Bengal Act XXI of 1995)
Kolkata Karigori Bhavan, 2nd Floor, 110 S. N. Banerjee Road, Kolkata - 700 013.

Name of the Course: Computer aided Electrical Drawing

Course Code: EE/S4/ED Semester: Fourth

Duration: one Semester Maximum Marks: 50

Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme
Theory: Practical : 50 Marks
Tutorial:
Practical: 03 hrs/week
Credit: 02
Aim:
Sl. No.
1. Students will be able to be able to know various commands of AutoCAD.
2. Electrical Drawing indicates the symbolic representation and position of components.
It also shows the power flow through them for a given systems. Ability to draw, read
and understand the drawing will facilitate the visualization of the complete installation
which makes it easy to troubleshooting, maintenance of the system.
Objective:
Sl. No. The students will be able to,
1. Read electrical drawing for any system to understand the working of the system and
its components.
2. Find the important points in the circuit diagrams or layout for troubleshooting
and maintenance.
3. Use graphic software to draw the circuit for various types of electrical systems.
Pre-Requisite:
Sl. No.
1. Basic Electrical Engineering

Sl. No. Skills to be developed

1. Intellectual Skills: i) Analytical Skill
ii) Identification skill
2. Motor Skills: i) Operate various parts of computer properly.
ii) Problem solving skill.

Contents
Sl. No.
1. CAD : Necessity and its application in Engineering Field
2. Awareness of commands : Limit, zoom, pan, line, circle, polyline, multiline,
arc, text, dimension, hatch, layer, offset, trim, extend, erase, scale, dist, area, fillet,
chamfer, array, block, attribute etc.
3. To draw a sheet of a sample figure (to be provided by the subject teacher) using different
edit/modify option of CAD
4. To draw a sheet of electrical symbols for representation of Electrical machines,
Equipments, accessories, switching and protection equipment as per IS 2032
using CAD.
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 5. To draw electrical wiring with accessories on a single storied building (3 BHK) plan,
showing Energy meter, Main switch, Distribution Board, Light points, Socket outlets
using CAD.
6. A three phase induction motor is to be started and stopped using star delta starter.
Draw i) Schematic diagram for the control circuit, ii) power circuit, iii) Complete
wiring diagram using CAD.
7. A three phase induction motor is to be started and stopped direct on line (D.O.L.)
from different locations through push buttons such that the motor can be started from
one location and stopped from other location or vice versa.
Draw i) Schematic diagram for the control circuit, ii) Complete wiring diagram (showing
overload and short circuit protection) using CAD.

Text Books:
Name of Authors Title of the Book Edition Name of the Publisher
Sham Tickoo AutoCAD Electrical 2010 Pearson
& Shafali for Engineers
Pandita
Goutam Pohit Machine Drawing with Auto CAD Pearson
& Goutam
Ghosh
Surjit Singh Electrical Engineering S.K.Kataria & Sons
Drawing (Part I & Part II)
Onstolt AutoCad 2012 and Autocad Wiley India
LT 2012
K. Venugopal, Computer aided drafting Scitech
V.Prabhu & modelling Publication (India)
Raja Pvt. Ltd.

E X A M I N A T I O N S C H E M E (SESSIONAL)

1. Continuous Internal Assessment of 25 marks is to be carried out by the teachers throughout the
Fourth Semester. Distribution of marks: Performance of Job – 15, Notebook (Drawing) – 10.
2. External Assessment of 25 marks shall be held at the end of the Fourth Semester on the entire
syllabus. One Sheet per student from any one of the above is to be drawn. Sheet is to be set by lottery
system. Distribution of marks: On spot job – 15, Viva-voce – 10.
 West Bengal State Council of Technical Education
(A Statutory Body under West Bengal Act XXI of 1995)
Kolkata Karigori Bhavan, 2nd Floor, 110 S. N. Banerjee Road, Kolkata - 700 013.

Name of the Course: Power Plant Engineering

Course Code: EE/S4/PPE Semester: Fourth

Duration: one Semester Maximum Marks:

Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme
Theory: 4 Hrs/Week Mid Semester Exam.: 20 Marks
Tutorial: Assignment & Quiz: 10 Marks
Practical: End Semester Exam.: 70 Marks
Credit: 04
Aim:
Sl.
No.
1. This is a core technology subject. The knowledge of the principle of generation of
electricity, methods of generation of electricity & recent trends in generation of electricity is
essential for Diploma Engineer.
2. This subject will provide the basis for further studies in transmission, distribution and
power system operation. Also the subject will provide the knowledge about the recent
trends in non conventional energy sources & their working principles.
Objective:
Sl. The student will be able to:
No.
1. Explain the working of different power plants
2. Identify different components of various systems in generating stations
3. Select suitable sites for different power stations
4. Define the terms used in economics of power generation and explain their relation
5. Select alternative energy sources for given conditions
6. Explain the working of wind mills and solar systems
7. Explain working of domestic & commercial D. G. Set
8. Explain working of Gas Turbine
Pre-Requisite:
Sl.
No.
1. Energy conversion
Contents Hrs./Uni Mark
t s
Unit: 1 02 3
1.1 Basics of Power Generation
1.1 Importance of electrical power in day today life
1.2 Different forms of energy
1.3 Comparison of sources of energy
1.4 Power crisis in India and Future Trend
1.5 Overview of method of electrical
power generation
Unit: 2 Thermal Power Stations 08 8
2.1 List of thermal power stations in the state
with their capacities
2.2 Selection of site for thermal power stations.
2.3 Layout and working of thermal power station
 with block diagram.
2.4 Operation of following components:
2.4.1 Boiler
2.4.2 Economizer.
2.4.3 Air pre heater
2.4.4 Super-heaters & re-heaters.
2.4.5 Steam prime movers.
2.4.6 Condensers.
2.4.7 Spray ponds & cooling towers.
2.5 Quality of fuel and its effect on quality of
power generation.
2.6 Merits and demerits of Thermal Power Plants.
2.7 Simple Problems.
Unit: 3 Nuclear Power Stations 06 7
3.1 Selection of site for Nuclear Power plants.
3.2 Nuclear fission process
3.3 Block diagram and working of Nuclear
Power station.
3.4 Construction and working of nuclear reactor.
3. 5 Fuels used in Nuclear Power Station
3. 6 Merits and demerits of Nuclear Power Plants
3. 7 List of Nuclear power stations in state
& county with their capacities.
Unit: 4 Hydro Power Stations 06 7
4.1 Selection of site and classification of
Hydro- electric Power Plants
4.2 Layout and working of Hydro Power Station.
4.3 Types of Turbines & generators used
4.4 Pumped storage Power Plant
4.5 Merits and demerits of Hydro Power Station
4.6 List of Hydro Power stations with
their capacities & number of units in the
state.
Unit: 5 4.7 Simple
Diesel Problem.
Electric Power Stations 06 5
5.1 Selection of site for Diesel Electric
Power Station.
5.2 Elements of diesel Electric power plants
and their working.
5.3 Operation, maintenance & trouble
shooting chart of diesel Electric plant.
5.4 Merits, demerits and applications of
diesel electric power stations
5.5 Performance and thermal efficiency of
Diesel Electric Power Plant.
Unit :6 Gas Turbine Power Plants 03 5
6.1 Selection of site for Gas Turbine Power Station.
6.2 Fuels for gas turbine
6.3 Elements of simple gas turbine power plants
6.4 Merits, demerits and application Gas
turbine power plants.
UNIT:7 Non-Conventional Energy Sources 20 20
7.1 Types of non-conventional energy sources.
7.2 Solar Energy
7.2.1 Potential of solar energy.
7.2.2 Solar collector (Flat Plate Collector
& Concentrating Collector )
7.2.3 Comparison of performances of
 different collectors.
7.2.4 Solar water heater.
7.2.5 Solar Thermal Power Plant - System
block diagram with description &
efficiency.
7.2.6 Photovoltaic cell : Principle of
operation, Types, conversion efficiency, V-
I characteristics.
7.2.8 Solar Cell Materials.
7.2.9 Photovoltaic system of power
generation – Solar PV arrays, solar cell
connecting arrangements, storage
batteries, inverters, advantages &
disadvantages.
7.2.11 Limitation of using solar
energy systems.
7.3 Wind Energy.
6.3.1 Selection of site for wind mills
6.3.2 Principle of electricity generation
with the help of wind energy
6.3.3 Block diagram and working of
Wind energy plant and its applications
6.3.4 List of major wind farms in the
state with their approximate capacities

7.4 Brief idea and application of

i) Bio Mass and bio gas energy.
Unit: 8 ii)
EconomicsGeothermal Energy.
Of Power Generation 08 08
8.1 Terms commonly used in system
operation: connected load, firm power, cold
reserve, hot reserve, spinning reserve.
8.2 Terms used in system operation such as
Load- curve, load duration curve, integrated
duration curve. (Simple numerical based on
plotting above
curves.)
8.3 Factors affecting the cost of Generation:
Average demand, Maximum demand, plant
capacity factor & plant use factor, Diversity
factor& load factor.
Unit : 9 (Simple numericals
Interconnected Powerbased on above)
Systems 05 07
9.1 Advantages of Interconnection.
9.2 Base load & peak loads, load allocation
among various types of power stations
9.3 Load sharing and transfer of load
between power stations.
9.4 Inter connection of power stations at state
and national level
64 70
Total

Text Books:
Name of Authors Title of the Book Edition Name of the Publisher
J.B.Gupta A course in Power System S.K.Kataria & Sons
Umesh Rathore Energy Management S.K.Katharia & Sons
Dr. R.KSingal Non-conventional Energy S.K.Katharia & Sons
 Resources
Dr. S. L. Uppal Electrical Power Khanna Publishers.
Soni – Gupta A course in Electrical Power Dhanpatrai & Sons
- Bhatnagar
Prof. G. D. Rai Non conventional Energy sources Khanna, New Delhi
Introduction to Non
A.K.Raja,M. Scitech
conventional Energy sources
Dwibedi & Publication (India)
A.P.Srivastava Pvt. Ltd.
Prof. Arrora A course in Power
and Dr. V. M. Dhanpatrai & Sons
Domkundwar Plant Engineering
K.K. Ramalingam Power Plant Engineering Scitech
Publication (India)
S P Sukhatme Solar Energy Pvt.
TataLtd.
Mc Grawhill
Publishing co.
Godfrey Boyle Renewable Energy Ltd.
Oxford University Press
P.K.Nag Power Plant Engineering T.M.H.

E X A M I N A T I O N S C H E M E (THEORITICAL)
GROU UNIT ONE OR TWO SENTENCE SUBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
P ANSWER QUESTIONS

TO TO BE MARKS TOTA TO TO BE MARKS TOTA

BE ANSWER PER L BE ANSWER PER L
SET ED QUESTI MARK SET ED QUESTIO MARK
ON S N S

A 1, 2, 12 FIVE FIVE,
3,4,5,6 TAKING AT
TWENTY ONE 1 X 20 LEAST TWO TEN 10 X 5
B 7,8,9 11 = 20 FOU FROM EACH = 50
R GROUP

Note: Paper-setter should take into account the marks which have been allotted in each unit
and set the paper accordingly so that all units get the importance as allotted.
 West Bengal State Council of Technical Education
(A Statutory Body under West Bengal Act XXI of 1995)
Kolkata Karigori Bhavan, 2nd Floor, 110 S. N. Banerjee Road, Kolkata - 700 013.

Name of the Course: Development of Life Skills - II

Course Code: EE/S4/DLSII Semester: FOURTH

Duration: one Semester Maximum Marks: 50

Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme
Theory: 01 hrs / week Internal Sessional: 25
Tutorial: External Sessional : 25
Practical: 02 hrs / week
Credit:
Aim:
Sl. No.
1. In today’s competitive world, the nature of organizations is changing at very rapid
speed. In this situation the responsibility of diploma holder is not unique. He will be
a part of a team in the organization. As such the individual skills are not sufficient to
work at his best.
2. This subject will develop the student as an effective member of the team. It will
develop the abilities and skills to perform at highest degree of quality as an
individual as well as a member of core group or team.
3. Such skills will enhance his capabilities in the field of searching, assimilating
information , managing the given task, handling people effectively ,solving
challenging problems .
Objective:
Sl. No. The students will be able to:
1.  Developing working in teams.
2.  Apply problem solving skills for a given situation.
3.  Use effective presentation techniques.
4.  Apply techniques of effective time management.
5.  Apply task management techniques for given projects.
6.  Enhance leadership traits.
7.  Resolve conflict by appropriate method.
8.  Survive self in today’s competitive world.
9.  Face interview without fear.
10.  Follow moral and ethics.
Pre-Requisite:
Sl. No.
1. Team Work and Presentation Skills
2. Positive attitude and thirst of learning
Contents Hrs./Unit Marks
Unit - 1 Interpersonal Relation
Importance, Interpersonal conflicts, Resolution of conflicts, Developing 5
effective interpersonal skills - communication and conversational skills,
Human Relation Skills (People Skills)
Unit - 2 Problem Solving
I) Steps in Problem Solving (Who? What? Where? When? Why?
How? How much?)
1. Identify, understand and clarify the problem
2. Information gathering related to problem 8
3. Evaluate the evidence
4. Consider feasible options and their implications
5. Choose and implement the best alternative
6. Review
II) Problem Solving Technique
1. Trial and Error, 2. Brain Storming 3. Thinking outside the Box
Unit - 3 Presentation Skills
Concept, Purpose of effective presentations,

Components of Effective Presentations :

understanding the topic,
selecting the right information,
organising the process
interestingly, Good attractive
beginning, Summarising and 8
concluding, adding impact to the
ending,

Use of audio‐visual aids - OHP, LCD projector, White board,

Non‐verbal communication :
Posture, Gestures, Eye-contact and facial expression,
Voice and Language - Volume, pitch, Inflection, Speed,
Pause, Pronunciation,
Articulation, Language
Handling questions - Respond, Answer, Check, Encourage, Return to
presentation

Evaluating the presentation - Before the presentation, During the

Unit - 4 presentation,
Looking After the presentation
for a Job 5
Identifying different sources announcing Job
vacancies, Skim, scan and read advertisements in
detail,
write efficacious CVs,
write covering letters to accompany CVs,
write Job Application Letters - in response to advertisements and
Unit - 5 Job Interviews
self-applications 10
Prepare for Interviews :
Intelligently anticipating possible questions and framing
appropriate answers,
Do's and don'ts of an interview (both verbal and non-verbal),
Group Discussion:
Use of Non-verbal behaviour in Group
Discussion, Appropriate use of language in group
interaction, Do's and don'ts for a successful
Unit - 6 Group Discussion
Non-verbal - graphic communication 6
Non - verbal codes: A - Kinesics, B - Proxemics, C- Haptics, D - Vocalics,
 E- Physical appearance, F- Chronemics, G -
Artifacts Aspects of Body Language

Unit - 7 Formal Written Skills: 6

Memos, E-mails, Netiquettes.
Business correspondence - Letter of enquiry, Letter of Placing
Orders, Letter of Complaint

Total 48

Sessional Activities
Sl. No. Skills to be developed
Unit - 1 Case Studies:
1. from books
Interpersonal 2. from real life situations
Relation 3. from students' experiences
Group discussions on the above and step by step write of any one or more of these in the
sessional copies
Case Studies:
1. from books
Unit - II 2. from real life situations
3. from students' experiences
Problem Group discussions on the above and step by step write of any one or more of these in the
Solving sessional copies
Unit - III Prepare a Presentation (with the help of a Powerpoint) on a Particular topic. The students
may refer to the Sessional activity (sl. No. 8) of the Computer Fundamental syllabus of
Presentation Semester 1. For engineering subject-oriented technical topics the co-operation of a subject
teacher may be sought. Attach handout of PPT in the sessional copy
Skills
Unit - IV Write an effective CV and covering letter for it.
Looking for Write a Job Application letter in reponse to an advertisement and a Self Application Letter for a job.
a job
Unit - V Write down the anticipated possible questions for personal interview (HR) along with their
Job appropriate responses
Interviews Face mock interviews. The co-operation of HR personnels of industries may be sought if
& Group possible Videos of Mock Group Discussions and Interviews may be shown
Discussions
Unit - 7 write a memo,
Formal write an effective official e-mail,
Written write a letter of enquiry, letter of placing orders, letter of complaint
Skills
Text Books:
Name of Authors Title of the Book Edition Name of the Publisher
K. R.Laksminarayanan Managing Soft Skills Scitech Publications
& T. Murugaval (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Barun K. Mitra Personality Development and Oxford University Press
Soft Skills

Note : For any modification please refer www.webscte.org/syllabus.html of

“Development of Life Skill-II”
 West Bengal State Council of Technical Education
(A Statutory Body under West Bengal Act XXI of 1995)
Kolkata Karigori Bhavan, 2nd Floor, 110 S. N. Banerjee Road, Kolkata - 700 013.

Name of the Subject : Professional Practices II

Course Code: EE/S4/PFII Semester: Fourth

Duration: one Semester Maximum Marks: 50

Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme
Theory: Mid Semester Exam.: Marks
Tutorial: Assignment & Quiz: Marks
Practical: 2 hrs / week End Semester Exam.: Marks
Practical : 50 Marks
Credit: 1
Aim:
Sl. No.
1. Most of the diploma holders join industries. Due to globalization and competition in
the industrial and service sectors the selection for the job is based on campus
interviews or competitive tests.
2. While selecting candidates a normal practice adopted is to see general confidence,
ability to communicate and attitude, in addition to basic technological concepts.
3 The purpose of introducing professional practices is to provide opportunity to students
to undergo activities which will enable them to develop confidence. Industrial visits,
expert lectures, seminars on technical topics and group discussion are planned in a
semester so that there will be increased participation of students in learning process.
Objective:
Sl. No. The student will be able to
1. Acquire information from different sources
2. Prepare notes for given topic
3. Present given topic in a seminar
4 Interact with peers to share thoughts
5 Prepare a report on industrial visit, expert lecture
Pre-Requisite:
Sl. No.
1. Desire to gain comparable knowledge and skills of various activities in various areas
of importance.
2. Eagerness to cohesively participate in group work and to share thoughts with group members.
3. Knowledge of electrical engineering upto 4th semester.

Activities
Sr . No. Activities Hours
1. Industrial / Field Visit : 06
Structured Field visits be arranged and report of the same should be
submitted by the individual student, to form part of the term work.
Visits to any ONE (not already visited in 3rd semester) from the list
below:

i) Electrical machine manufacturing industry

ii) Multistoried building for power distribution
 iii) Load dispatch center
iv) Transformer repair workshop.
v) Foundry (to see furnaces and oven)
vi) Food Processing industry (overall technical and other activities)
vii) An industry automation in manufacturing
viii) District Industries Centre (to know administrative set up,
activities, various schemes etc)
ix) Any loco shed
x)Signaling system of a railway station
xi) Any captive power plant.
xii) Motor rewinding in a motor rewinding shop
2. Guest Lecture by professional / industrial expert: 4
Lectures by Professional / Industrial Expert to be organized from any
TWO of the following areas:

i) Modern concept of lighting / illumination

st
ii) Viability of electric traction in 21 Century
iii) Modern techniques in Power Generation
iv) Role of power factor improvement as a tool in reducing cost of
generation
v) Digital metering
vi) Hydro power generation
vii) Functioning of Electricity regulatory Commission.
viii)Introduction and application areas for MEMS (Micro
Electromechanical System)
ix) Interview techniques
x)Free and open source software
xi) Cyber crime & Cyber laws
xii)Social networking – effects & utilities
xiii) Ethical Hacking.
xiv) Role of micro, small and mediun enterprise. In Indian economy.

Individual report of the above lecture should be submitted by the

students.
3. Seminar: 12
Any one seminar on the topics suggested below:

Students (Group of 4 to 5 students) have to search / collect

information about the topic through literature survey/ internet
search / visit and discussion with expert or concerned persons

1. Water Supply sch eme / Problems of drinking water in rural area

2. Schemes of power generation in coming five years
3. Impact of load shedding on rural population
4. Parallel computing
5. Distributed processing
6. Embedded system
7. Computer security
8. Bio – technology

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9. Multimedia techniques.
10. Magnetic levitation system

4. Students’ Activities / mini project:(any one) 10

i) Collect information from market regarding technical specification,

identification no, their meaning, manufacturers' names and cost of
electronic devices like diode, zener diode, transistors, JFET, MOSFET,
ic 555, ic 741, digital ics (All items studied upto 4th semester).
Submit the report along with power point presentation. Students are
encouraged to use open software

ii) Collect information from market re garding specification and cost

of items (at least four each) used in electrical wiring for Domestic,
commercial and industrial use. They will submit individual report on
the same. Students are encouraged to use open software.

iii) make a market survey of all transducers available (studied in

fourth semester) their specifications, manufacturers' names, cost
etc. Prepare a power point presentation. Students are encouraged to
use open software for such purpose.

EXAMINAT ION SCHEME (SESSIONAL)

1. Continuous internal assessment of 50 marks is to be carried out by the teachers throughout the fourth
semester. Distribution of marks: Student’s activities/mini Project = 20, seminar = 10, field visit = 10, guest
lecture attendance and report = 10