Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering

BASIC ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

(CSE)

Objective:
The overall objective of teaching this one year course on Basic Electrical Engineering is
to give the Under Graduate Engineer a through grounding of the fundamentals of
electrical engineering irrespective of the stream he/she belongs to.
This subject basically comprises of five units.
Unit-I deals with basics of electricity, electrical quantities and elements & deals
with basics of network theory, type of sources, network conversions, network
theorems.
Unit-II deals with theory of magnetic circuits, magnetic quantities, and analogy
between electrical and magnetic circuits. Transformers & tests on it.
Unit-III deals with DC machines, torque production, emf equation, its operation
as motor and generator. AC machines: Principle of operation ,slip & torque
equations.
Unit-IV deals with P-N Junction Diode Characteristics, Volt-ampere
characteristics , Zener diode characteristics, Rectifiers : Half ,Full wave & bridge
rectifiers with & without filters. Transistor : PNP & NPN junction transistor , SCR
characteristics
Unit-V deals with Principles & applications of CRT , Oscillators: Condition for
oscillations, RC-phase shift oscillators with transistor, Colpitts, Hartley
oscillators, wein bridge oscillators.

Before commencement of the subject the student should have knowledge of:
Vector calculus
Complex arithmetic
Various functions like trigonometric and exponential etc.
Knowledge about solution of Differential equations in time domain
Differentiation and Integration of different functions.

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Course outcome:
At the end of the second year first semester the student would develop an in depth
knowledge of Basic circuit elements

and their functioning when networked .Equipped

with this knowledge the student would be able to analyze many engineering problems by
tracing the various elements in the set processes in terms of the electrical equivalents and
they will get knowledge on semiconductor devices and measuring instruments.

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UNIT -I
Objective:
The objective of this unit is to make the students familiar with the basic fundamentals of
electrical circuits and introduce him/her in the following topics:
Electric field, intensity, potential, potential difference emf etc.,
Different circuit elements and their characteristics
Electromagnetism related laws
Kirchhoffs laws applied to electrical circuit
Types of sources
Basic circuit elements
Network simplification techniques
Network theorems

Outcome: After Completion of this unit the students will get a knowledge on basic
circit elements and the laws used to solve the different electrical circuits. Students can
understand the basic fundamentals & the students will understand the fundamentals of
sources and types of elements which are used to solve the network problems. They will
have a good knowledge on network theorems and their use.

Subjective Questions:
1.

State and explain Kirchhoffs laws.

2.

Explain Faradays Laws of electromagnetic induction.

3.

What are electromagnetisms related laws?

4.

State and explain different types of induced emfs.

5.

State and explain Ohms law.

6.

Explain about different Active and Passive elements with their voltage current
relationships.

7.

State and explain Thevenins Theorem.

8.

State and explain Maximum Power Transfer theorem.

9.

State and explain Superposition theorem.

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Objective type questions:

1.Whenever the magnetic flux changes w.r.t an electrical conductor/coil an EMF is
induced in the conductor is Faradays_______law.
2. A capacitor is a device that can store energy in the form of _______________
3.The work done per unit charge is known as _____________
4. The magnitude of force is given by ______________
5. Charge is measured in _____________
6. If n equal resistors are connected in series then equivalent resistance is _____________
7. If n equal resistors are connected in parallel then equivalent resistance is
_____________
8. If n equal capacitors are connected in series then equivalent capacitance is
_____________
9. If n equal capacitors are connected in parallel then equivalent capacitance is
_____________
10. If n equal inductors are connected in series then equivalent inductance is
_____________
11. If n equal inductors are connected in parallel then equivalent inductance is
_____________
12. Any closed path formed by the branches in a network is called a ________

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Resistance is always measured in
(a)ohms (b)coulombs (c)amperes (d)henrys

( )

2. The force acting between two oppositely charged bodies is ( )

(a)chemical force (b)magnetic force (c)electrostatic force (d)none of the above

Problems :
1.Find the equivalent resistance between the terminals A & B in the following network.

R1
1k
3
5

R1
1k
R1
1
1k
R1
1k

R1
1k
R1
1k
R1
1k
4

R1
1k
4

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2. Determine the current I in the network by using Thevenins theorem. as shown in fig

UNIT-II
Objective:
The main objective of this unit is to give the student a brief knowledge of magnetic
circuits, and various quantities associated with it and the concept of electromagnetism
and to impart knowledge on Transformers.

Outcome:
At the end of this unit the students will get a good knowledge on magnetic circuits and
the concept of Electromagnetism. They will get a good knowledge on transformers and
there constructional details and the best use of transformers in the industry.

Subjective Questions:
1. A 200Kva, 2000/440V,50Hz single phase transformer gave the following test results:
O. C Test: 2kv,1.75 kw,1.8 A S C Test: 13V, 1kw, 300A
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Find (a) parameters of equivalent circuit as referred to H V side.(b) regulation and
efficiency at full load, 0.8 pf lag
2. Give the relationship between MMF, Flux and Reluctance.
3. Give the constructional details of a transformer.
4. Define a magnetic circuit.
5. Compare the electric & magnetic circuits.

Objective Type Questions:

1.

2.

The core in a large power transformer is built of

A) cast iron
B) mild steel
C) Ferrite
A transformer transforms
A) frequency
B) voltage

C) current

D)

Silicon

D) voltage & current

3.

The main purpose of using core in a transformer is to

A) decrease iron losses
B)prevent eddy current losses
C) eliminate magnetic hysterises
D) decrease the reluctance of the common magnetic circuit.

4.

A step up transformer increases

A) voltage
B) current

5.

steel

C) power

D) frequency

The primary and secondary windings of an ordinary 2 winding transformer

always have
A) different number of turns
B) separate magnetic circuits
C) a common magnetic circuit
D) same size of copper wire

Objective type Questions

1.

Unit of magnetic field intensity is ________

2.

Unit of flux is ________

3.

Unit of magnetic field intensity is ________

4.

Unit of flux is ________

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5.

Magnetic circuits obey _____________ laws.

UNIT - III

OBJECTIVE:

The aim of this unit is to become familiar with the D.C. generator.
To define a D.C. Generator.
To study the construction of a D.C. generator.
To study the armature winding of a D.C. generator.
To derive the generator e.m.f equation.
To derive the torque equation in D.C. motor.
To understand the concept of slip & torque characteristics of A.C.machines

OUTCOME:
The students will have good concept of DC machines both as a generator and Motor and
their application .They will have a good knowledge on their construction details ,EMF
production, Torque production and the types of both AC & DC machines. At the end of
this unit they will get awareness on both AC & DC machines.
SUBJECTIVE QUESTIONS:
1. Explain constructional features and working principles of DC generator.
2. Derive the expression of induced emf of dc generator.
3. Explain the torque equation in a AC machine
OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS:
(1)

Rotating part in D.C. generator known as

A. Pole B. Stator
C. Armature D. Brush

(2)

Why is the air gap between the yoke and armature of a machine kept smaller
A. To achieve stranger
B. To avoid over heating of machine
C. To make station easier
D. None

(3)

The function of commutation is

A. To change A.C to D.C.
B. To speed control
C. To improve commutation
D. None

(4)

The function of carbon brushes

A. Stable operation
B. Provide a path for flow of current
C. Prevent overheating
D. None
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(5)

The induced e.m.f depends on

A. Commutation
B. Speed

(6)

C. Frequency

D. None

In any D.C. generator the e.m.f generated in the armature is maximum when
A. Rate of change of flux linkage is minimum
B. Rate of change of flux linkage is maximum
C. Flux is maximum
D. Flux is minimum

FILL IN THE BLANKS:

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Inter poles are used in __________________________ wound machines.

For providing proper commutation it is advisable to use ______________

commutation.

In D.C. generator, e.m.f commutation can be achieved by __________________.

A D.C. generator has 6 poles. A shift of 6 degrees of mechanical degrees means a

brush shift of _______________________ electrical degrees.

Equation for induced e.m.f (Eq) _____________________

Relation between electrical, mechanical degrees and no. of poles is

_______________

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UNIT-IV

Objective
The main objective of this unit to give a knowledge on semiconductor devices and to give
understaning on PN junction diode and the current flow through the PN
junction.Application of PN junction Diode as a Rectifier. Characteristics of PN junction
Diode and to impart knowledge on different types of semiconductor devices like Zener
Diode. Transistors and transistors as an amplifier,SCR characteristics

Outcome
At the end of this unit the students will have a good knowledge on Semiconductor
devices and how a semiconductor is used as an PN Junction Diode , characteristics of PN
Junction Diode and there energy band Diagrams. They will get a good knowledge on
Zener-Diode,Transistors and transistors as an amplifier,SCR characteristics & will gain
the knowledge in application point of view.

Subjective Questions
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Explain the operation of the PN junction diode and V-I characteristics.

Explain the Characteristics of Zener diode
Explain the working of a half-wave rectifier
Explain the working of a bridge-wave rectifier with & without filters
Explain operation of NPN and PNP Transistors?
Explain the characteristics of SCR?

MULTIPLE CHOICES
1. Pentavalent impurities are _________
A) Germanium
B) Antimony
C)Silicon
D) All of the above
2. Acceptor impurities are of
A) N-type material
B) P-type material
C) Both
D) None

3. The peak inverse voltage (PIV) across a non-conducting diode in a bridge rectifier is
equal to
( )
A) Half the peak secondary voltage B) twice the peak secondary voltage
C) the peak secondary voltage D) four time peak secondary voltage
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4. The Efficiency of a Half Wave Rectifier is .

A) 40.6 B) 55 C)65 D)81.2

Fill in the Blanks

1. Zener diode is designed to be operated in the ______________________
condition
2. Diode is in Forward biased when the depletion layer voltage is..then
the applied voltage.
3. The advantage of Bridge Rectifier
4. The Ripple Factor of Full Wave Rectifier is

UNIT-V

Objective:

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The main objective of this unit is to give a knowledge on Cathode ray oscilloscope,
electrostatic & magnetic deflection, oscillators : RC phase shift oscillators with
transistor to have a good knowledge of RC, Colpitts ,Hartley Oscillators & wein-bridge
oscillators.

Outcome:
At the end of this unit students will get knowledge on oscillators with Transistors .They
will have good understanding on Hartley and Colpitts oscillators ,Weinbridge Oscillators,
RC phase shift oscillators.

Subjective Questions :
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Describe the construction of RC-Phase shift oscillator and explain its working?
Draw the circuit diagram of Wien-bridge oscillator and explain its operation?
Draw the circuit diagram of hartely oscillators?
Draw the circuit diagram of colpitts oscillators?
Explain the condition for oscillators?
Draw the construction of the RC Feedback amplifier ?

MULTIPLE CHOICES
1. An oscillator converts.
( )
A) AC power to DC power B) DC power to AC power
C) Mechanical power to AC power D)None
2. An Oscillator produces.Oscillations
( )
A) Damped B)Un damped C) Modulated D)None
3. Hartley Oscillator is commonly used in ..
( )
A) Radio receivers B) Radio transmitters C) TV receivers D) None
4. In a phase shift Oscillator, we use.RC sections
( )
A) Two B) Three C) Four D) None

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5. A Wien bridge Oscillator uses ..
(
)
A) Only +ve B) Only ve C) Both +ve and ve D) None

Fill in the Blanks

1.
2.
3.
4.

One condition for Oscillations

The operating frequency of a Wien bridge Oscillator is given by.
.is a fixed frequency oscillator
An Oscillator differs from an amplifier because it.

5. The signal generator generally used in the laboratories is Oscillator

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