KTU 2024 Scheme · Semester 3 · Program Core — Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Circuits and Measurements Lab (PCEEL307) Syllabus
Official KTU 2024 Scheme syllabus for Circuits and Measurements Lab, Semester 3, Program Core — Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Electrical and Electronics Engineering).
Course Code
PCEEL307
Credits
2
Teaching Hours
0:0:0:3 (L:T:P:R)
CIE Marks
50
ESE Marks
50
Exam Duration
2 Hrs 30 Min
Prerequisites
None
Semester
Semester 3
Course Objective
To train students to familiarize and practice various measuring instruments and different transducers for measurement of physical parameters, and to introduce a team working environment where they develop the necessary skills for planning, preparing and implementing basic instrumentation systems.
Module-wise Syllabus
Module 1
Verification of superposition theorem, Thevenin's theorem, maximum power transfer theorem and Norton's equivalent circuit calculation. Determination of impedance, admittance and power factor in RLC series/parallel circuits. Measurement of two port network parameters. Step response of RLC circuit (DSO). 3-phase power measurement using one-wattmeter and two-wattmeter methods. Resistance measurement using Wheatstone's bridge and extension of range of voltmeters. Extension of instrument range using instrument transformers (CT and PT). Calibration of 1-phase and 3-phase energy meters. Determination of B-H curve of a magnetic specimen. Measurement of self-inductance, mutual inductance and coupling coefficient of a 1-phase transformer. Measurement of capacitance/inductance/frequency using AC bridges. Determination of characteristics of thermal sensors (thermistor, thermocouple, RTD). Determination of P-V characteristics of solar PV array and fill factor. Determination of insulation resistance and earth resistance. Calibration of meters using potentiometers. Determination of characteristics of transducers (LVDT, strain gauge, load cell). Simulation of circuits using PSpice/LTspice/MATLAB/Multisim. Implementation of an IoT-based data acquisition system. Demo experiments: energy measurement using TOD/digital/bidirectional meters, measurement of electrical variables using CRO and DSO, harmonic analysers, gas/fire/smoke detection instrumentation systems, virtual instrumentation using LabVIEW.
Course Outcomes
- CO1Analyse voltage-current phasor relations of RLC circuits.
- CO2Verify DC network theorems by setting up various electric circuits.
- CO3Measure power in single and three phase circuits by various methods.
- CO4Determine the calibration characteristics of various meters used in electrical systems.
- CO5Determine magnetic characteristics of different electrical devices.
- CO6Analyse the characteristics of various types of transducer systems.
- CO7Determine electrical parameters using various bridges.
- CO8Develop simulation models of electric circuits using modern simulation tools.
Assessment Pattern (CIE: 50 marks, ESE: 50 marks)
Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE)
| Attendance | 5 |
| Preparation / Pre-Lab Work, Viva, Timely Record Completion (Continuous Assessment) | 25 |
| Internal Examination | 20 |
End Semester Examination (ESE)
Total 50 marks, 2 Hrs 30 Min. See the official KTU syllabus document for the exact Part A / Part B question pattern for this course.
Textbooks & Reference Books
Textbooks
- A Course in Electrical and Electronic Measurements & Instrumentation — A. K. Sawhney (Dhanpat Rai Publishers / S. K. Kataria & Sons, 3rd edition)
- A Course in Electrical & Electronic Measurement & Instrumentation — J. B. Gupta (Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, —)
- Electronic Instrumentation — Kalsi H. S. (—, —)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many credits is KTU Circuits and Measurements Lab (PCEEL307)?
2 credits, with 0:0:0:3 (L:T:P:R) teaching hours per week, under the KTU 2024 Scheme.
How many modules are in the PCEEL307 syllabus?
1 modules.
What is the CIE and ESE mark split for this course?
CIE (Continuous Internal Evaluation): 50 marks. ESE (End Semester Examination): 50 marks, 2 Hrs 30 Min. Total: 100 marks.
What are the recommended textbooks for PCEEL307?
A Course in Electrical and Electronic Measurements & Instrumentation (A. K. Sawhney); A Course in Electrical & Electronic Measurement & Instrumentation (J. B. Gupta); Electronic Instrumentation (Kalsi H. S.).
Is this syllabus specific to one branch, or common to others too?
This Semester 3 course is listed under Program Core — Electrical and Electronics Engineering at KTU under the 2024 Scheme — check the course header above for which branches it's common to.
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