5.1 Employability Skills - I: Rationale
5.1 Employability Skills - I: Rationale
5.1 Employability Skills - I: Rationale
The present day world requires professionals who are not only well qualified and competent but also
possess good communication skills. Our diploma students not only need to possess subject related
knowledge but also soft skills to get good jobs or to rise steadily at their work place. The objective of
this subject is to prepare students for employability in job market and survive in cut throat competition
among professionals.
DETAILED CONTENTS
i) Giving advice
ii) Making comparisons
iii) Agreeing and disagreeing
iv) Taking turns in conversation
v) Fixing and cancelling appointments
i) Stress management
ii) Time management
iii) Negotiations and conflict resolution
iv) Team work and leadership qualities
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2.1 Salient constructional features of squirrel cage and slip ring 3-phase induction
motors
2.2 Principle of operation, slip and its significance
3. Determination of the relationship between the voltage and load current of an alternator,
keeping excitation and speed constant
4. Determination of the regulation and efficiency of alternator from the open circuit and short
circuit test
5. Synchronization of polyphase alternators and load sharing
6. Determination of the effect of variation of excitation on performance of a synchronous motor
7. Study of ISI/BIS code for 3-phase induction motors
8. Perform at least two tests on a 3- phase induction motor as per BIS code
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9. Determination of efficiency by (a) no load test and blocked rotor test on an induction motor (b)
direct loading of an induction motor (refer BIS code)
10. Determination of effect of rotor resistance on torque speed curve of an induction motor
11. To study the effect of a capacitor on the starting and running of a single-phase induction motor
by changing value of capacitor and also to reverse the direction of rotation of a single phase
induction motor
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
Teacher should lay-emphasis on development of understanding amongst students about basic
principles of operation and control of electrical machines. This may be achieved by conducting quiz
tests and by giving home assignments. The teachers should also conduct laboratories classes
themselves encouraging each should to perform with his/her own hands and draw conclusions.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1. Electrical Machines by SK Bhattacharya, Tata Mc Graw Hill, New Delhi
2. Electrical Machines by SK Sahdev, Uneek Publications, Jalandhar
3. Electrical Machines by Nagrath and Kothari, Tata Mc Graw Hill, New Delhi
Electrical Engineering by JB Gupta, SK Kataria and sons, New Delhi
4. Electrical Machines by Samarjit Ghosh, Pearson Education (Singapore) Pte, Ltd.
482, FIE Patparganj, Delhi 110092
5. Electrical Machines by DR Arora, Ishan Publications, Ambala City.
The majority of the polytechnic passouts who get employment in State Electricity Boards have to
perform various activities in the field of Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Electrical power.
The range of these activities vary from simple operation and maintenance of equipment, lines, fault
location, planning and designing of simple distribution schemes, executive and supervisory control in
power stations, transmission and distribution networks in addition to administrative jobs including public
relations. They should also be made aware of recent developments, current practices in the electricity
departments, corporations and boards to keep them abreast with modern techniques in Transmission
and Distribution of Electrical Power.
DETAILED CONTENTS
2.1 Fixed and running cost, load estimation, load curves, demand factor, load factor,
diversity factor, power factor and their effect on cost of generation, simple problems
there on.
2.2 Base load and peak load power stations, inter-connection of power stations and its
advantages, concept of regional and national grid.
3.1 Layout of transmission system, selection of voltage for H.T and L.T lines,
advantages of high voltage for Transmission of power in both AC and DC
4.1 Lay out of HT and LT distribution system, constructional feature of distribution lines
and their erection. LT feeders and service mains; Simple problems on AC radial
distribution system, determination of size of conductor
4.3 Constructional features of LT (400 V), HT (II kV) underground cables, advantages and
disadvantages of underground system with respect to overhead system.
4.5 Faults in underground cables-determine fault location by Murray Loop Test, Varley
Loop Test
5.1 Brief idea about substations; out door grid sub-station 220/132 KV, 66/33 KV outdoor
substations, pole mounted substations and indoor substation
5.2 Layout of 33/11 and kV/400V distribution substation and various auxiliaries and
equipment associated with it.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
Since this is a descriptive and practice oriented subject, it is suggested that visits to different types of
power generating stations and substations including grid stations be arranged and various equipment,
accessories and components explained to the students before the actual class room teaching and
make them familiar with the equipment and accessories installed over there. There should be at least
3 visits during the semester. The students may be asked to prepare notes while on visit and submit the
report and give seminar. In addition, viva-voce be conducted to evaluate the knowledge gained during
the field visit.
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RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1. Electrical Power System and Analysis by CL Wadhwa, 3rd edition, New Age International
Publishers, New Delhi
2. Substation Design and Equipment by Satnam and PV Gupta, Dhanpat Rai & Sons, New Delhi
3. Electrical Power –I by SK Sahdev, Uneek Publications, Jalandhar
4. Electrical Power System by VK Mehta, S Chand and Co., New Delhi
5. Electrical Power System by JB Gupta, SK Kataria and Sons, New Delhi
6. Sub-Station Design by Satnam, Dhanpat Rai and Co., New Delhi
7. Electrical Power Distribution System by AS Pabla, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi
8. Electrical Power System by S Channi Singh, Tata McGraw Publishing Co. New Delhi
Industrial electronics plays a very vital role in the field of control engineering specifically in the modern
industries as they mostly use electronic controls, which are more efficient, effective and precise as
compare to the conventional methods. The old magnetic and electrical control schemes have all
become obsolete. Electrical diploma holder many times has to maintain the panels used in the modern
control process. Therefore, the knowledge of components like thyristors and other semiconductor
devices used in such control panels is must for them in order to supervise the work efficiently and
effectively. Looking in to usefulness and importance of the subject this has been incorporated in the
curriculum.
DETAILED CONTENTS
1.1. Construction and working principles of an SCR, two transistor analogy and
characteristics of SCR
1.2. SCR specifications and rating
1.3. Construction, working principles and V-I characteristics of DIAC, TRIAC and Quadriac
1.4. Basic idea about the selection of heat sinks for SCR and TRIACS
1.5. Methods of triggering a Thyristor. Study of triggering circuits
1.6. UJT, its Construction, working principles and V-I characteristics, UJT relaxation oscillator
1.7. Commutation of Thyristors (Concept)
1.8. Series and parallel operation of Thyristors
1.9. Applications of SCR, TRIACS and Quadriac such as light intensity control, speed control
of DC and universal motor, fan regulator, battery charger etc.
1.10. dv/dt and di/dt protection of SCR.
2.1 Single phase half wave controlled rectifier with resistive load and inductive load,
concept of free wheeling diode.
2.2 Single phase half controlled full wave rectifier (No mathematical derivation)
2.3 Single phase fully controlled full wave rectifier bridge (Workshops only)
2.4 Single phase full wave centre tapped rectifier (Workshops only)
2.5 Three phase full wave half controlled bridge rectifier (Workshops only)
2.6 Three phase full wave fully controlled bridge rectifier (Workshops only)
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3.1 Inverter-introduction, working principles, voltage and current driven series and parallel
inverters and applications
3.2 Choppers-introduction, types of choppers and their working principles and applications
3.3 Dual converters-introduction, working principles and applications
3.4 Cyclo-converters- introduction, types, working principles and applications
LIST OF PRACTICALS
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
The teachers may encourage students to perform practical simultaneously for better understanding of
the subjects and verification of theoretical concepts. The various components must be shown to the
students for identification and also tested. Practical applications of the various circuits and devices
should be discussed in the class. The available video films on the subject must be shown to the
students.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. Industrial Control Electronics. John Webb, Kevin Greshock, Maxwell, Macmillan International
editions.
2. Fundamentals of Power Electronics by S Rama Reddi, Narosa Publishing House Pvt. Ltd, New
Delhi
3. Power Electronics, Circuits Devices and Applications by Mohammad H. Rashid
4. Power Electronics by PC Sen
5. Power Electronics by Dr. PS Bhimbra, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi
6. Industrial Electronics & Control by SK Bhattacharya & S Chatterji, New Age international
Publications(P) Ltd, New Delhi
7. Industrial Electronics and Control of Drives by SK Sahdev, Uneek Publication, Jalandhar
8. Industrial Power Electronics by JC Karhava, King India Publication,
9. Fundamentals of Electrical Drives by Gopal K Dubey, Narosa Publishing House Pvt. Ltd, New
Delhi
10. Power Electronics and Controls by Samir K Datta, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi
Total 64 100
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5.5 MICROPROCESSORS
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RATIONALE
The study of microprocessors in terms of architecture, software and interfacing techniques leads to the
understanding of working of CPU in a microcomputer. The development in microprocessors of 32 bit
architecture brings them face-to-face with mainframe, finding employment in R&D, assembly, repair
and maintenance of hardware of microprocessors and computers. Microprocessors find application in
process control industry. They also form a part of the electronic switching system between source and
destination in long distance telecommunications. Thus the microprocessor is an area of specialization.
Students of electronics and related engineering branches often use microprocessors to introduce
programmable control in their projects, in industrial training.
DETAILED CONTENTS
1.1 Typical organization of a microcomputer system and functions of its various blocks
1.2 Microprocessor, its evolution, function and impact on modern society
4.1 Brief idea of machine and assembly languages, Machines and Mnemonic codes.
4.2 Instruction format and addressing modes. Identification of instructions as to which
addressing mode they belong.
4.3 Concept of Instruction set. Explanation of the instructions of the following groups of
instruction set
4.4 Data transfer groups, Arithmetic Group, Logic Group, Stack, I/O and Machine Control
Group.
4.5 Programming exercises in assembly language. (Examples can be taken from the list
of experiments).
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6. Interrupts (4 hrs)
7.1 Concept of programmed I/O operations, synchronous data transfer (hand shaking),
7.2 Interrupt driven data transfer
7.3 DMA
7.4 Serial output data
7.5 Serial input data.
LIST OF PRACTICALS
1. Familiarization of different keys of 8085 microprocessor kit and its memory map
2. Steps to enter, modify data/program and to execute a programme on 8085 kit
3. Writing and execution of ALP for addition and subtraction of two 8 bit numbers
4. Writing and execution of ALP for multiplication and division of two 8 bit numbers
5. Writing and execution of ALP for arranging 10 numbers in ascending/descending order
6. Writing and execution of ALP for 0 to 9 BCD counters (up/down counter according to choice
stored in memory)
7. Interfacing exercise on 8255 like LED display control
8. Interfacing exercise on 8279 programmable KB/display interface like to display the hex code of
key pressed on display
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INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
The digital systems in microprocessors have significant importance in the area of electronics. Adequate
competency needs to be developed by giving sufficient practical knowledge in microprocessors
(programming as well as interfacing). Help may be taken in the form of charts, simulation packages to
develop clear concepts of the subject. Programming exercises other than the given in the list may be
given to the students.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1. Introduction to Microprocessors by Mathur, Tata McGraw Hill Education Pvt Ltd., New Delhi
2. Microprocessor Architecture, Programming and Applications with 8080/8085 by Ramesh S
Gaonker, Willey Eastern Ltd. New Delhi
3. Digital Electronics and Microprocessor by Rajiv Sapra, Ishan Publication, Ambala
4. Microprocessors by VK Sangar, Uneek Publication, Jalandhar
5. Microprocessor and Microcontrollers by Dr BP Singh, Galgotia Publications, New Delhi
6. Advanced Microprocessor and Interfacing by Badri Ram, Tata McGraw Hill Education Pvt Ltd.,
New Delhi
7. Microprocessor and Microcomputers by Refiquzzaman, Prentice Hall of India Ltd., New Delhi.
8. Digital Logic and Computer Design by Mano, M Morris; Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi
9. Digital Electronics and Applications by Malvino Leach; Tata McGraw Hill Education Pvt Ltd.,
New Delhi
10. Digital Integrated Electronics by Herbert Taub and Donals Sachilling; Prentice Hall of India
Ltd., New Delhi
Total 64 100
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Digital communication systems are becoming increasingly attractive because of ever growing demand
for data communication. Digital transmission offers data processing option and flexibility not available
with analog transmission. This is technology group subject, which will enable student to comprehend
facts, concepts and working principle of digital communication system. This subject familiarizes the
student with information theory, measurement of information rate and capacity. This subject helps the
student to understand the concept of various pulse modulations, Digital modulation techniques, coding
methods and error control, multiplexing and multiple access techniques and S.S. modulation. The
knowledge acquired by students will help them to apply it in various modern communication systems.
DETAILED CONTENTS
LIST OF PRACTICALS
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
The subject requires both theory and practical emphasis simultaneously, so that the student can
understand the practical significance of the various areas. Visits to instrumentation and
communications industries must be carried out, so as to make the students can understand where and
how the various instruments are used in the industry.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1. “Communication System”(Analog and Digital) by Sanjay Sharma, S.K.Kataria & Sons, New Delhi.
2. “Electronic Communication System Fundamentals through Advance”by Wayne Tomasi, Pearson
Education, Noida.
3. “Digital & Analog Communication “ by K. Sam. and Shanmugar, John Wiley & Sons, New Delhi.
4. “Digital Communication Fundamentals and Applications” by B. Sklar, Pearson Education,
Noida.
5. “Communication System II” by Gurvinder Singh and others; India Publication House, Jalandhar.
6. “Communication System II” by Yogesh Chhabra; Eagle Parkashan, Jalandhar.
7. “ Digital Communication” by Amitabha Bhattacharya, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
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Education about environment protection is a must for all the citizens. In addition, a diploma holder must
have knowledge of different types of pollution caused by industries and construction activities so that he
may help in balancing the eco system and controlling pollution by adopting pollution control measures.
He should also be aware of environmental laws related to the control of pollution.
DETAILED CONTENTS
2. Basics of ecology, biodiversity, eco system and sustainable development (03 hrs)
3. Sources of pollution - natural and manmade, causes, effects and control measures of pollution
(air, water, noise, soil, radioactive and nuclear) and their units of measurement (12 hrs)
4. Solid waste management – Causes, effects and control measures of urban and industrial waste
(06 hrs)
5. Mining and deforestation – Causes, effects and control measures (04 hrs)
6. Environmental Legislation - Water (prevention and control of pollution) Act 1974, Air (Prevention
and Control of Pollution) Act 1981 and Environmental Protection Act 1986, Role and Function of
State Pollution Control Board, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) (10 hrs)
7. Role of Non-conventional Energy Resources (Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Bio Energy, Hydro
Energy) (04 hrs)
8. Current Issues in Environmental Pollution – Global Warming, Green House Effect, Depletion of
Ozone Layer, Recycling of Material, Environmental Ethics, Rain Water Harvesting, Maintenance
of Groundwater, Acid Rain, Carbon Credits. (07 hrs)
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
The contents will be covered through lecture cum discussion sessions. In addition, in order to have more
appreciation of need for protection of environment, it is suggested that different activities pertaining to
Environmental Education like video films, seminars, environmental awareness camps and expert lectures
may also be organized.
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RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1. Environmental Engineering and Management by Suresh K Dhameja; SK Kataria and Sons, New
Delhi.
2. Environmental Science by Dr. Suresh K Dhameja; SK Kataria and Sons, New Delhi.
3. Environmental and Pollution Awareness by Sharma BR; Satya Prakashan, New Delhi.
4. Environmental Protection Law and Policy in India by Thakur Kailash; Deep and Deep
Publications, New Delhi.
5. Environmental Science by Deswal and Deswal; Dhanpat Rai and Co. (P) Ltd. Delhi.
6. Engineering Chemistry by Jain and Jain; Dhanpat Rai and Co. (P) Ltd. Delhi.
7. Environmental Studies by Erach Bharucha; UGC University Press.
This is to be organized at a stretch for two to three days during fifth semester. Extension Lectures by
experts or teachers from the polytechnic will be delivered on the following broad topics. There will be
no examination for this subject.
1. Communication Skills
3. Resume Writing
5. Presentation Techniques
8. Motivation
9. Leadership