Basic Electrical Engineering

Course Objectives:

1. Understand fundamentals of DC and AC circuits.
2. Learn working principles of DC motors, DC generators, transformers, and single-phase induction motors.
3. Understand protection devices used in electrical systems.

Course Outcomes:

• CO1: Analyze DC and AC circuits.
• CO2: Apply circuit theorems to find current, voltage, and power.
• CO3: Explain working and applications of electrical machines.
• CO4: Identify and rate protective devices.

Module Structure

Module 1 – DC & AC Circuit Basics
Ohm’s law, KCL, KVL, series-parallel networks, phasors, impedance.
Assessment: Quiz + problem set

Module 2 – Network Theorems
Thevenin, Norton, Superposition, Maximum Power Transfer.
Assessment: Assignment

Module 3 – DC Machines
Construction, working, characteristics, speed control.
Assessment: Lab report

Module 4 – Transformers
Working, losses, efficiency, voltage regulation.
Assessment: Quiz

Module 5 – Induction Motors
Single-phase motor types, torque-slip characteristics, applications.
Assessment: Short test

Module 6 – Protection Devices
Fuses, MCBs, relays, earthing, ratings.
Assessment: Practical quiz

Resources

• Lecture slides and short videos
• Simulations
• Textbook references

Outcome: Learners gain foundational understanding of electrical circuits, machines, and protection systems used in industry.