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Self-Assessment Report (SAR) For Accreditation of Postgraduate Engineering Programme (TIER–I) M.Tech HIGH VOLTAGE ENGINEERING PART-A & PART-B Submitted by DEPARMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING KAKINADA (AUTONOMOUS) Kakinada (A.P) January, 2015 To NATIONAL BOARD OF ACCREDATION (NBA) New Delhi – 110 003, India (January 2013 format)

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Self-Assessment Report (SAR) For Accreditation of Postgraduate Engineering Programme (TIER–I)

M.Tech

HIGH VOLTAGE ENGINEERING

PART-A & PART-B

Submitted by

DEPARMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING KAKINADA

(AUTONOMOUS) Kakinada (A.P) January, 2015

To

NATIONAL BOARD OF ACCREDATION (NBA)

New Delhi – 110 003, India (January 2013 format)

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CONTENTS PART- A Page No

I. Institutional Information……………………………………………………...

II. Departmental Information…………………………………………………….

III. Programme Specific Information……………………………………………..

PART- B 1. Vision, Mission and Programme Educational Objectives……………………….

2. Programme Outcomes……………………………………………………………..

3. Programme Curriculum…………………………………………………………...

4. Students’ Performance…………………………………………………………….

5. Faculty Contributions……………………………………………………………...

6. Facilities and Technical Support……………………………………………….....

7. Teaching-Learning Process………………………………………………………..

8. Governance, Institutional Support and Financial Resource

Continuous Improvement………………………………………………………….

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PART-A I. INSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION I.1. Name and address of the institution and affiliating university:

J.N.T. University College of Engineering Kakinada (A) Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada Pithapuram Road, KAKINADA, East Godavari District Pin: 533 003, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA

I.2. Name, designation, telephone number, and e­mail address of the contact person for the

NBA:

Dr. G.V.R Prasada Raju, Principal Ph: 0884-2300823(O); Fax: 0884- 2386516 Mobile: 09618522555 Email: [email protected]

I.3. History of the institution (including the date of introduction and number of seats of

various programmes of study along with the NBA accreditation, if any) in a tabular form:

Year Description Intake 1946 College started with the fallowing programmes (Intake Strength)

1. Civil Engineering 2. Mechanical Engineering 3. Electrical and Electronics Engineering

40 40 40

1958 Telecommunication Engineering 15 1972 Telecommunication Engineering converted into Electronics and

Communication Engineering 50

1975 Intake increased to 1. Civil Engineering 2. Mechanical Engineering 3. Electrical and Electronics Engineering

50 50 50

1980 Intake increased to 1. Electronics and communication Engineering

30

1987 Additional course started 1. Computer science and Engineering

15

1990 Intake increased to 1. Electronics and communication Engineering

50

1997 Intake increased to 1. Computer science and Engineering

50

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S.No Description Intake

Strength Year of

Establishment Accreditation

Status

1 Civil Engineering 50 1946 YES 2 Mechanical Engineering 50 1946 YES 3 Electrical and Electronics Engg. 50 1946 YES 4 Electronics and communication

Engg. 50 1958 YES

5 Computer Science and Engineering 50 1988 YES 6 Petrochemical Engineering 50 2009 No 7 Petroleum Engineering 50 2010 No

Sl. No. Program Intake Year of

Establishment 1. Soil Mechanics Engineering 18+7* 1974 – 75

2. Structural Engineering 18+7* 2002 – 03

3. Advanced Electrical Power System 18+7* 2002 – 03

4. High Voltage Engineering 18+7* 1972 – 73

5. CAD/CAM 18+7* 2001 – 02

6. Machine Design 18+7* 1972 – 73

7. Instrumentation & Control Engineering 18+7* 1975 – 76

8. Computer & Communication 18+7* 2005 – 06

9. Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) 18+7* 2002 – 03 10. Information Technology 18+7* 2008 – 09 11. Petroleum (Pipeline) Engineering 18+7* 2014 – 15

* Sponsored category - seats filled by the University I.4. Ownership status: Govt. (central/state) / trust/ society (Govt./NGO/private)/Private/ other: State Government

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I.5. Mission and Vision of the Institution:

VISION: To be a premier institute of excellence developing highly talented holistic human

capital that contributes to the nation through leadership in technology and innovation through

engineering education.

MISSION:

To impart Personnel Skills and Ethical Values for Sustainable Development of the

Nation.

To create Research & Industry oriented centers of excellence in all engineering

disciplines.

To be a renowned IPR generator and repository for innovative technologies.

To develop Research and Industry oriented technical talent.

To benchmark globally the academic & research output.

I.6. Organizational Structure: Organizational chart showing the hierarchy of academics and administration is to be included

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I.7. Financial status: Govt.(central/state)/ grants-in-aid/ not-for-profit / private self Financing /other: State Government

I.8. Nature of the trust/society: It’s a Govt. Institute and not under any trust or society I.9. External sources of funds:

Name of the

external source

CAY CAYm1 CAYm2 CAYm3

2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 ICS 70,35,015 57,91,747 67,88,319 1,05,39,137

I.10. Internally acquired funds:

Name of the

internal source

CAY CAYm1 CAYm2 CAYm3

2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

Students’ fee 1,95,98,198 1,76,95,346 1,38,89,670 1,30,59,260

I.11 Scholarships or any other financial assistance provided to students

(Instruction: If any scholarship or financial assistance is provided to the students, then the details of such assistance over the last three financial years have to be listed here. Also mention needs to be made of the basis for the award of such scholarship).

Type of scholarship 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

SC 33,48,560 27,75,340 30,84,230 29,15,450

ST 10,42,720 11,67,440 6,99,200 11,14,230

OBC 79,55,680 64,56,140 27,29,500 76,20,826

Minorities 11,72,192 92,887 7,26,195 8,20,295

General 35,04,300 33,80,900 27,29,500 40,61,700

TEQIP-II for PG 41,62,586 59,25,497 36,00,000 ---

TEQIP-II for PhD 41,39,788 37,13,285 12,96,000 1,85,806

I.12 Basis/criterion for admission to the institution:

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GATE, State Level Entrance Examinations PGECET for PG Courses and EAMCET and ECET for UG Programs (Conducted by Andhra Pradesh state Government)

I.13 Total number of engineering students:

I.13.1 Total number of UG students CAY CAYm1 CAYm2 CAYm3

2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

Total no. of boys: 1079 1082 1054 1103

Total no. of girls: 795 751 684 679

Total no. of students: 1874 1833 1738 1782

I.13.2 Total number of PG students

CAY CAYm1 CAYm2 CAYm3 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

Total no. of boys: 158 178 160 178 Total no. of girls: 128 122 122 83

Total no. of students: 286 300 282 261 I.14 Total number of employees

(Instruction: Total number of employees, both men and women, has to be listed here. The data may be categorized in a tabular form as teaching and supporting staff.) (Instruction: Staff strength, both teaching and non-teaching, over the last three academic years has to be listed here.) Minimum and maximum member of staff on roll in the engineering institution, during the CAY and the previous CAYs (1stJulyto30th June):

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A. Regular Staff

Items

CAY CAY CAYm1 CAYm2

(2015-16) 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max

Teaching staff in engineering

M 61 65 63 65 65 65 48 65

F 24 24 24 24 24 24 9 24

Teaching staff in science & humanities

M 6 7 6 7 7 7 7 7

F 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2

Non-teaching Staff

M 97 97 97 97 97 97 102 102

F 16 16 16 16 16 16 15 15

Total Sanctioned Teaching Posts – 118 Total Sanctioned Non teaching Posts – 243

(Instruction: Staff strength, both teaching and non-teaching, over the last three academic years has to be listed here.)

B. Contract Staff

Items

CAY CAY CAYm1 CAYm2

(2015-16) 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max

Teaching staff in engineering

M 22 22 20 20 15 15 31 31

F 18 18 17 17 13 13 21 21

Teaching staff in science & humanities

M 20 20 23 23 19 19 19 19

F 11 11 10 10 13 13 13 13

Non-teaching Staff

M 95 95 84 84 84 84 84 84

F 27 27 19 19 19 19 19 19

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II. Departmental Information

II.1. Name and address of the department:

Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering,

University College of Engineering Kakinada (Autonomous)

JNTU Kakinada, Pithapuram Road, Kakinada, A.P. 533 003

II.2. Name, designation, telephone number, and e­mail address of the contact

person for the NBA:

Dr. V.V.N. Murthy

Professor of EEE & Head of the Department,

Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering,

University College of Engineering Kakinada (Autonomous)

JNTU Kakinada, Pithapuram Road, Kakinada, A.P. 533 003

Tele. Ph: 0884 – 2300845, e-mail: [email protected]

II.3. History of the department including date of introduction and

number of seats of various programmes of study along with the NBA

accreditation, if any:

Level Programme of Study

Initial started

with Number of seats

In Year

Intake increased

to

In Year

Accreditation Status A/NA

Earlier Accreditation

Status

Year of obtaining

Accreditation

UG Electrical and

Electronics Engineering

40 1946 50 1977 A Accredited by NBA in 2011

for 3 years 2011

PG High Voltage Engineering 10 1972 18 2002 -- -- --

PG

Advanced Electrical

Power Systems

18 2002 -- 2002 -- -- --

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II.4. Mission and Vision of the Department

(The department is required to specify its Mission and Vision).

Vision:

To be in the forefront in advanced research in emerging areas of Electrical

& Electronics Engineering, be proactive with industry in technology development

and mould the department into a centre of academic excellence.

Mission:

To produce high quality Electrical and Electronics Engineering graduates with the requisite theoretical and practical knowledge.

To undertake research & development and extension activities in the field of Electrical and Electronics Engineering in the area of relevance for immediate application as well as for establishing and strengthening the fundamental knowledge.

To create social awareness and ethical values in the graduates so as to

contribute in the progress of the society.

II.5. List of the programmes/ departments which share human resources

and/or the facilities of this department/programme (in %):

(Instruction: The institution needs to mention the different programmes

which share the human resources and facilities with this

department/programme being accredited.)

Sl. No.

To which department human resources are shared

The facility provided by this department

Programme / Department Theory Course Laboratory Course 1 B.Tech / Department of Electronics

and Communication Engineering.

Electrical Technology (offered in II .B.Tech, I Semester)

Networks and Electrical Technology lab (offered in II .B.Tech, I Semester)

2 B.Tech / Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering

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(offered in II .B.Tech, I Semester)

lab (offered in II .B.Tech, I Semester)

3 B.Tech / Department of Civil Engineering.

Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering (offered in II .B.Tech, I Semester)

--

4 B.Tech / Department of Petrochemical Engineering

Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering (offered in II .B.Tech, I Semester)

Basic Engineering (Mech+Elec) laboratory (offered in II .B.Tech, I Semester)

5 B.Tech / Department of Petroleum Engineering.

Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering (offered in II .B.Tech, I Semester)

Basic Engineering (Mech+Elec) laboratory (offered in II .B.Tech, I Semester)

6 B.Tech / Department of Aviation Engineering.

Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering (offered in I .B.Tech, II Semester)

Basic Engineering (Mech+Elec) laboratory (offered in I .B.Tech, II Semester)

II.6. Total number of students:

Level Programme 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13

Total no. of boys PG High Voltage Engineering

176 178 184 184

Total no. of girls PG High Voltage Engineering

117 120 111 109

Total no. of students PG High Voltage

Engineering 293 298 295 293

II.7. Minimum and maximum number of staff on roll during the current and three

previous academic years (1st July to 30th June) in the department:

Items

G CAY (2015-16)

CAY (2014-15)

CAYm1 (2013-14)

CAYm2 (2012-13)

Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.

Teaching staff in the

M 12 19 12 19 12 16 12 16

F 1 6 1 6 1 6 1 5

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Non-teaching staff

M 10 15 10 15 11 15 12 14

F 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 Total 24 42 24 42 25 38 26 36

II.7.1. Summary of budget for the CFY and the actual expenditure incurred in the

CFYm1, CFYm2and CFY3 (for the Department):

Electrical & Electronics Engineering Department

Items

Budg

eted

in C

FY

20

15-1

6

Act

ual E

xpen

ses i

n C

FY

20

15-1

6

Budg

eted

in C

FYm

l

20

14-1

5

Act

ual E

xpen

ses i

n C

FYm

l

2014

-15

Budg

eted

in C

FYm

2

2013

-14

Act

ual E

xpen

ses i

n C

FYm

2

20

13-1

4

Budg

eted

in C

FYm

3

2012

-13

Act

ual E

xpen

ses i

n C

FYm

3

2012

-13

Lab Equipment 100000 90000 200000 196253 50000 9626 1500000 1144012

Lab Equipment (with TEQIP-II)

5300000 5311729

Software (with TEQIP-II)

1700000 1710917

Lab consumable 50000 15046 300000 290785 400000 399197 430000 443017

Maintenance and spares

Training & Travel (with TEQIP-II)

525000 543231 500000 496377 450000 487009 15000 15362

Misc.expenses for academic activities

60000 60000 32000 31962

Total 2375000 2359194 1000000 983415 6260000 6267561 1977000 1634353

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III. Programme Specific information

III.1. Name of the Programme

(List name of the programme, as it appears on the graduate’s certificate and transcript, and abbreviation used for the programme.)

PG in M. Tech. – High Voltage Engineering

III.2. Title of the Degree

(List name of the degree title, as it appears on the graduate’s certificate and transcript, and abbreviation used for the degree.)

Master of Technology

III.3. Name, designation, telephone number, and e­mail address of the Programme

coordinator for the NBA:

Dr. V.V.N. Murthy

Head of the Department,

Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering,

University College of Engineering Kakinada (Autonomous)

JNTU Kakinada, Pithapuram Road, Kakinada, A.P. 533 003

Tele. Ph: 0884 - 2300845, mobile no: 9963993463

III.4. History of the programme along with the NBA accreditation, if any:

Programme Description PG in

High Voltage Engineering

Started with 10 seats in 1972 as “Power Systems with emphasis on HV engineering” intake increased to 18 in 2002, later the programme renamed as HV engineering in the year 2009.

III.5. Deficiencies, weaknesses/concerns from previous accreditations:

This is first accreditation application for PG programme

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III.6. Total number of students in the programme:

CAY

(2015-16) CAYm1 (2014-15)

CAYm2 (2013-14)

CAYm3 (2012-13)

Total no. of

boys 36 29 31 37

Total no. of

girls 14 21 17 12

Total no. of

students 50 50 48 49

III.7. Minimum and maximum number of staff for the current and three previous academic years (1st July to 30th June) in the programme:

Items G

CAY (2015-16)

CAY m1 (2014-15)

CAY m2 (2013-14)

CAYm3 (2012-13)

Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.

Teaching staff in the department

M 5 8 5 8 4 7 4 7

F 1 2 1 2 0 3 1 1

Non-teaching staff

M 3 4 3 4 3 4 4 4

F 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total 9 14 9 14 7 14 9 12

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III.8. Summary of budget for the CFY and the actual expenditure incurred in the

CFYm1, CFYm2 and CFY3 (exclusively for this programme in the department):

Items Budgeted in CFY 2015-16

Actual expenses (till …) in

CFY 2015-16

Budgeted in

CFYm1 2014-15

Actual Expenses

in CFYm1 2014-15

Budgeted in

CFYm2 2013-14

Actual Expenses

in CFYm2 2013-14

Budgeted in

CFYm3 2012-13

Actual Expenses

in CFYm3 2012-13

lab equipment 50000 50,000 25,000 10,000 5000 5,00,000 4,50,000 lab equipment with TEQIP - II --- --- 14,00,000 14,09,218

Software Software with TEQIP - II 8,00,000 8,55,458

Laboratory consumables 16,000 5,000 1,00,000 96,000 1,43,000 1,33,000 1,43,000 1,43,000

Maintenance and spares

Training and Travel 2,00,000 1,81,077 2,00,000 1,65,459 2,00,000 1,62,336 10,000 5,120

Miscellaneous expenses 20,000 10,000 10,000 5,000

Total 10,66,000 10,41,535 3,50,000 2,86,459 17,73,000 17,19,554 6,63,000 6,03,120

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PART B

1. Vision, Mission and Programme Educational Objectives (75)

1.1. Vision and Mission (5)

1.1.1. State the Vision and Mission of the institute and department (1) (List and articulate the vision and mission statements of the institute and department)

Institute:

University College Engineering Kakinada (UCEK) established in the year 1946,

is the first premier technical institute in the state of Andhra Pradesh, It is a Government

institution recognised by AICTE/UGC. Towards the accomplishment of its vision, at

present the institute offers 7 UG programs (5 are accredited by NBA) and 13 PG

Programs. The institute is constituent college to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological

University Kakinada (JNTUK), Kakinada Andhra Pradesh. The college won

appreciation for judicious effective utilization of TEQIP – I funds and has been under

TEQIP – II.

Vision:

To be a premier institute of excellence developing highly talented holistic

human capital that contributes to the nation through leadership in technology and

innovation through engineering education.

Mission:

1. To impart Personnel Skills and Ethical Values for Sustainable Development of the

Nation.

2. To create Research & Industry oriented centers of excellence in all engineering

disciplines.

3. To be a renowned IPR generator and repository for innovative technologies.

4. To develop Research and Industry oriented technical talent.

5. To benchmark globally the academic & research output.

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About the Department:

The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering which is a core branch

was started in the year 1946 contributed by many stalwarts with a purpose of serving the

needs of industry and organizations throughout the world, from day to day in changing

scenarios.

The Department offers U.G, P.G, Ph.D. program, the Department is well equipped

with all electrical engineering laboratories and having well experienced faculty

specialized in various streams, with a state of art laboratory in High Voltage Engineering.

The Department is known for organizing academic interactions through

International and National conferences, seminars, workshops and guest lectures by

experts and student symposia regularly. Faculty members are encouraged to participate in

conferences, short term courses, FDPs and workshops to exchange knowledge. Many of

our students are pursuing their higher studies in IITs and reputed universities in abroad.

More than 90 % of the eligible students are being placed in reputed companies in every

year.

The Department has a student’s association which organizes cultural and literary

competitions for the students. A number of in house electives are offered by the

department in addition to open electives. The students are encouraged to choose open

electives from other branches also.

The Department is putting continuous efforts towards improvement of Industry –

Institute Interaction in terms of academics and research and also for the development of

infrastructure to meet the requirements of the industry. The department is striving hard to

achieve and sustain as a centre of excellence in electrical and electronics engineering

education and research with a holistic approach.

The Department is having a good in the field of Electrical measurements and HV

Engineering for various departments and organizations is providing the consultancy

services to nearby industries in particular AP Transco, APEPDCL, and other industries

around Kakinada.

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Department Vision:

To be in the forefront in advanced research in emerging areas of Electrical &

Electronics Engineering, be proactive with industry in technology development and

mould the Department into a centre of academic excellence.

Department Mission:

To produce high quality Electrical and Electronics Engineering graduates with

the requisite theoretical and practical knowledge.

To undertake research & development and extension activities in the field of

Electrical and Electronics Engineering in the area of relevance for immediate

application as well as for establishing and strengthening the fundamental

knowledge.

To create social awareness and ethical values in the graduates so as to

contribute in the progress of the society.

1.1.2. Indicate how and where the Vision and Mission are published and disseminated (2) (Describe in which media (e.g. websites, curricula, books, etc.) the vision and mission are published and how these are disseminated among stakeholders)

Vision and Mission are displayed in college website: www.jntucek.ac.in/eee

Vision and Mission are printed in the syllabus books.

Vision and Mission are displayed in notice boards and prominent areas.

Vision and Mission are shared in Department brochures.

1.1.3. Mention the process for defining Vision and Mission of the department (2) (Articulate the process involved in defining the vision and mission of the department from the vision

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and mission of the institute.) Step 1: The faculty of the department articulates and decides Vision and Mission of the

department in tune with Vision and Mission of the Institution.

Step 2: The formulated Vision and Mission of the department are re-articulated in the

department meeting consisting of head of the department, faculty, alumni

members drawn from academia, industry and retired teaching faculty of the

department.

Step 3: The conformity and consistency in the Vision and Mission of the department

and Institute are examined by going through Step 1 and Step 2.

1.2. Programme Educational Objectives (10)

1.2.1. Describe the Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs) (1) (List and articulate the programme educational objectives of the programme under accreditation)

The following Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs) are defined for

PG programme in High Voltage Engineering (HVE):

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO1 To enable the students to learn primarily the concepts of high voltage

engineering, working principles, planning, operation, testing and

maintenance of the high voltage equipment and systems.

PEO2 To undertake research in high voltage engineering with emphasis on power

systems to strengthen the abilities of the students for employability, to

pursue higher learning and to become leaders of academia.

PEO3 To inculcate leadership and entrepreneurial skills in students to work in a

collaborative and interdisciplinary environment.

PEO4 To make students socially and ethically responsible citizens and to promote

life-long learning.

1.2.2. State how and where the PEOs are published and disseminated (1) (Describe in which media (e.g. websites, curricula, books, etc.) the PEOs are published and how these are disseminated to stakeholders)

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PEOs are displayed in college website: www.jntucek.ac.in/eee

PEOs are printed in the syllabus books.

PEOs are displayed in notice boards and prominent areas.

PEOs are shared in departmental brochures.

1.2.3. List the stakeholders of the programme (1) (List stakeholders of the programme under consideration for accreditation and articulate their relevance)

Stakeholders Relevance

Students

Primary beneficiaries from the programme as they get employability and

self sustainability. The aspirations and the expectations of the students are

analysed to design the programme.

Alumni

They are the links with the institute and the field. Their feedback and

inputs help the Department to design and modify the programme as per the

requirements of the industry.

Parents The expectations of the parents help the Department to design the

programme to meet their aspirations.

UCEK, as employer The graduates of this programme are working in this same institute and

department, their feedback is considered in the design of the programme.

Employers in govt

organizations

The graduates of this programme are working in several government

organizations and their feedback is considered in the design of the

programme.

Employers in

academia

The graduates of this programme are working in the private engineering

colleges as faculty and their feedback is considered in the design of the

programme.

Employers in

industry and

software

The graduates of this programme are working in the industry and software

sector as engineers, managers and developers, their feedback is considered

in the design of the programme.

1.2.4. State the process for establishing the PEOs (3)

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(Describe the process that periodically documents and demonstrates that the PEOs are based on the needs of the programme’s various stakeholders.)

The Program Educational Objectives are established by involving the core group

members such as: Programme Coordinator, Programme Specific faculty and Stake

holders. The process of establishing PEOs is shown in the Fig. 1.1

Fig. 1.1 Process of establishing PEOs

1.2.5. Establish consistency of the PEOs with the Mission of the institute (4) (Describe how the Programme Educational Objectives are consistent with the Mission of the department.)

The consistency relation between the PEOs with the Mission of the Department is

shown through rubric relations, which are defined as follows:

Rubrics on consistency S = Strong M = Moderate W = Weak

Summarised PEOs: PEO1: learn the concepts of HV Engg.

PEO2: to undertake research for employability, pursue higher learning

PEO3: inculcate leadership and entrepreneur skills.

PEO4: become socially and ethically responsible and promote life-long learning.

The relation between PEOs and Mission of the Department is as follows:

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To enable the students to learn primarily the concepts of high voltage engineering, working principles, planning, operation, testing and maintenance of the high voltage equipment and systems.

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To undertake research in high voltage engineering with emphasis on power systems to strengthen the abilities of the students for employability, to pursue higher learning and to become leaders of academia.

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PEO 3 To inculcate leadership and entrepreneurial skills in students to work in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment.

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PEO 4 To make students socially and ethically responsible citizens and to promote life-long learning.

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1.3. Achievement of Programme Educational Objectives (20)

1.3.1. Justify the academic factors involved in achievement of the PEOs (10) (Describe the broad curricular components that contribute towards the achievement of the Programme Educational Objectives.)

The curriculum component for PG program of HV engineering has been defined

in the program specific BOS committee meeting. The course curriculum is revised in the

academic years of 2009 and 2013. The regulations and course structure referred as R-09

and R-13 respectively. The major curriculum component variations by semester wise of

above two revisions are summarised in the Table 1.1

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Table 1.1 Major Curriculum component variations in the last three revisions of HV

Engineering Programme

SEMESTER - I Course structure: R09

w.e.f : July 2009 Course structure: R13

w.e.f : July 2013 Sub

Code Curriculum Component Sl. No. Curriculum Component

Core subjects offered for HV Engineering

HV101 Generation & Measurement of High Voltages 1 Generation & Measurement of High Voltages

HV102 Dielectric & Insulation Engineering 2 Dielectric & Insulation Engineering HV103 HVDC Transmission 3 HVDC Transmission

HV104 High Voltage Power Apparatus & Diagnostics 4 Power System Operation & Control

Elective subjects

HV105 High Voltage systems using EMTP Analysis

5

Artificial Intelligence Techniques

AI Techniques Advanced digital signal processing

Advanced DSP Smart Grid

HV106 Microprocessors & Microcontrollers Breakdown phenomenon in Electrical insulation Reactive Power compensation & Management

6 High Voltage Power Apparatus & Diagnostics

Breakdown phenomenon in insulation Collision Phenomena in plasma science Advanced EM fields

Laboratory course HV107 High Voltage Laboratory

High Voltage Laboratory

SEMESTER - II

Course structure: R09 Course structure: R13 Sub

Code Curriculum Component Sl.

No. Curriculum Component

Core subjects HV201 High Voltage Testing Techniques 1 High Voltage Testing Techniques HV202 EHV & HVAC Transmission 2 HVAC Transmission HV203 Surge Phenomenon & Insulation Coordination 3 Surge Phenomenon & Insulation Coordination HV204 Advanced power system protection 4 Advanced power system protection

Elective subjects offered for HV Engineering

HV205 Partial Discharge in HV Equipment

5

Partial Discharge in HV Equipment PLC controllers and its applications Gas Insulated systems and substations

Power System Transients Pulse Power Engineering HV206 Collision Phenomena

6 Flexible AC Transmission Systems

Pulse Power Engineering Power System Deregulation Advanced EM fields Reactive Power compensation & Management

Laboratory course HV207 Simulation Laboratory

Simulation Laboratory

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SEMESTER - III

Project work Seminar – I Project work – I

SEMESTER - IV

Project work Seminar – II Project work – II

The BOS committee along with Programme Specific Faculty has decided to adopt

three core subjects as same as in the previous and present regulations in the first semester.

In similar way, three same core branch subjects are adopted in the second semester.

Further the committee is focussed to adopt the courses under thrust areas of high voltage

engineering and power system engineering. The expectations towards the achievement of

PEOs contributed by the curriculum component are given below and the corresponding

correlation is given in Table 1.2.

Summarised PEOs:

PEO1: learn the concepts of HV Engg.

PEO2: to undertake research for employability, pursue higher learning

PEO3: inculcate leadership and entrepreneur skills.

PEO4: become socially and ethically responsible and promote life-long learning.

Table 1.2 Major Curricular Component in the achievement of PEOs

Course Component

Achievement of PEOs Curriculum Content (% total number of subjects

adopted in distinct areas) PEO1 PEO2 PEO3 PEO4

R-09 R-13

By Core group of HV Engineering subjects 55 % (11/20) 52.4 % (11/21)

By core group of Power Systems Engineering subjects

25 % (5/20) 38.1 % (8/21)

By core group of other than HVE & PS Engineering subjects

20 % (4/20) 9.5 % (2/21)

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1.3.2. Explain how the administrative system helps in ensuring the achievement of

the PEOs (10)

(Describe the committees and their functions, working process and related regulations.)

The administrative body of our institute is headed by the Principal to ensure

smooth functioning of the institution, where as the university administration is also take

part in it. The Institute administration structure is shown in the following Fig. 1.2. The

functions of this administrative body is summarised in the Table 1.3.

Fig 1.2 Administrative body of the Institute

Table 1.3 Functions of the Administrative Body

Sl. No. Name of the committee

Functions of the committee towards achievement of PEOs

1 Governing Council Academic, Administrative &approvals related to

faculty, staff &students.

2 Academic Council Scrutinizing and Approval Proposals with or without

modifications of BOS with regard to Academic Regulations, Curricula, Syllabi etc.,

3 Principal Looks after administration activity of the Institution to achieve PEOs

4 Vice Principal Looks after academic activity of the Institution to achieve PEOs

5 Board of Studies (B.O.S) Preparation of Academic Regulations, Curricula,

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Syllabi etc.,

6 Heads of the Departments Responsible for the administration of the Department towards the achievement of PEOs.

7 Co-ordinators Various coordinators are assigned to look after the academic activities

8 Project Engineer In-charge for electrical maintenance in the college

9 Training and Placement Officer

In-charge to look after training and placement activity

10 Hostel Manager In-charge for Hostels looking for maintenance of hostel activities

11 Deputy Registrar Financial activities are look after under Principal 12 Examination Section Monitors the academic activities in the college 13 Committees Constituted to solve various grievance and other cases

14 College purchase committee

Constituted to scrutinize the various tenders and procurement process

15 Disciplinary and other Committee

Monitors the disciplinary maintenance in the college

1.4. Assessment of the achievement of the Programme Educational Objectives (35)

1.4.1. Indicate tools and processes used in assessment of the achievement of the PEOs (5) Describe the assessment process that periodically documents and demonstrates the degree to which the Programme Educational Objectives are attained. Also include information on: a) Listing and description of the assessment processes used to gather the data upon which the evaluation

of each programme educational objective is based. Examples of data collection processes may include, but are not limited to, employer surveys, graduate surveys, focus groups, industrial advisory committee meetings, or other processes that are relevant and appropriate to the programme;

b) The frequency with which these assessment processes are carried out. The indicative tools, which are meant for the assessment of PEOs, are

considered in the form of direct tools and indirect tools. The direct tools are used in the

semester wise assessment and the indirect tools are used in the year wise assessment.

The Fig. 1.3 indicates how these assessments are adopted in the Department.

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Fig. 1.3 Assessment Tools and their Adaption

The performance of the student is obtained by conducting examinations by

which the degree of achievement of PEOs are measured directly. This tool comprises

of the following different types of examinations given in Table 1.4.

Table 1.4. Direct Tool Assessment.

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The degree of achievement of PEOs is further justified indirectly by the graduate

and alumni in the form of their feedback. The following Table 1.5 gives surveys in the

indirect tool assessment process.

Table 1.5 Indirect Tool Assessments

Types of surveys Assessment mode Frequency of Assessment

Student Feedback Questionnaire on faculty capabilities on course delivery

By Semester wise

Graduate Survey Questionnaire on PEOs and POs of HV Engineering PG Programme

Yearly

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1.4.2. Provide the evidence for the achievement of the PEOs (30) a) The expected level of attainment for each of the programme educational objectives; b) Summaries of the results of the evaluation processes and an analysis illustrating the extent to which each of the programme educational objectives is being attained; and c) How the results are documented and maintained.

The indirect tool assessment is used to measure the achievement each PEOs. The

following rubrics are used in order to measure the achievement of each PEOs. The 5 point

attainment of each PEO is shown in Table 1.6

Name of the Indirect Tool

Rubrics on Expected level of attainment of PEOs

Alumni Survey (Rated on 1-5 scale: 5 = Strongly Agree, 1 = Strongly disagree ) Graduate Survey

Table 1.6 Indirect Tool Assessments

PEOs

Achievement of PEOs

Graduate Survey Alumni Survey

LYGm1 (2012-14)

LYG (2013-15)

Survey obtained on 30/11/2014 (30 members)

PEO 1

To enable the students to learn primarily the concepts of high voltage engineering, working principles, planning, operation, testing and maintenance of the high voltage equipment and systems.

4.1 3.8 3.9 3.8

PEO 2

To undertake research in high voltage engineering with emphasis on power systems to strengthen the abilities of the students for employability, to pursue higher learning and to become leaders of academia.

3.7 2.9 2.6

PEO 3 To inculcate leadership and entrepreneurial skills in students to work in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment.

3.1 3.0 2.1

PEO 4 To make students socially and ethically responsible citizens and to promote life-long learning.

3.5 3.9 4.2

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1.5. Indicate how the PEOs have been redefined in the past (5) (Articulate with rationale how the results of the evaluation of the PEOs have been used to review/redefine the PEOs)

The Program Educational Objectives are redefined by considering graduation

results and survey reports and involving the core group members such as: Programme

Coordinator, Programme Specific faculty. The process of redefining PEOs is shown in

the Fig. 1.4.

Fig. 1.4 Process of redefining PEOs

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2. Programme Outcomes (250)

2.1. Definition and Validation of Course Outcomes and Programme Outcomes (20)

2.1.1. List the Course Outcomes (COs) and Programme Outcomes (POs) (1) (List the course outcomes of the courses in programme curriculum and programme outcomes of the

programme under accreditation)

The curriculum of the HV engineering consists of various core branch subjects

and elective subjects. For each course two to five course outcomes are defined. The

course outcomes of M. Tech in HV Engineering defined in R-13 course regulation is listed

as below:

1 Course title: Generation and Measurement of High Voltages CO1 Understand numerical computation of electrostatic problems. CO2 Understand the techniques of generation of high AC and DC Voltages CO3 Measure high AC, DC and transient voltages. CO4 Measure high AC, DC and transient currents.

2 Course title: Dielectric and Insulation Engineering CO1 Properties of insulating materials. CO2 Electrical breakdown in gas and vacuum insulation. CO3 Electrical breakdown in liquid and solid insulation. CO4 Insulation design in electrical power apparatus.

3 Course title: HVDC Transmission CO1 Able to understand the various schemes of HVDC transmission. CO2 Able to understand the basic HVDC transmission equipment. CO3 Able to understand the control of HVDC systems. CO4 Able to understand the interaction between HVAC and HVDC system. CO5 Able to understand the various protection schemes of HVDC engineering.

4 Course title: Power System Operation and Control CO1 Able to determine the unit commitment problem for economic load dispatch. CO2 Able to get the knowledge of load frequency control of single area and two area

systems with and without control. CO3 Able to know the effect of generation with limited energy supply. CO4 Able to determine the interchange evaluation in interconnected power systems.

5 Course title: Artificial Intelligence Techniques (Elective – I ) CO1 Understand neural networks and analyze different types of neural networks. CO2 Design training algorithms for neural networks. CO3 Develop algorithms using genetic algorithm for optimization.

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CO4 Analyze and design fuzzy logic systems. CO5 Apply AI Techniques in electrical engineering.

6 Course title: Advanced Digital Signal Processing (Elective – I ) CO1 Describe structure of digital filters. CO2 Design digital filters with different techniques. CO3 Understand the implementation aspects of signal processing algorithms. CO4 Know the effect of finite word length in signal processing. CO5 Analyze different power spectrum estimation techniques.

7 Course title: Smart Grid (Elective – I ) CO1 Understand smart grids and analyse the smart grid policies and developments in

smart grids. CO2 Develop concepts of smart grid technologies in hybrid electrical vehicles etc. CO3 Understand smart substations, feeder automation, GIS etc. CO4 Analyse micro grids and distributed generation systems. CO5 Analyse the effect of power quality in smart grid and to understand latest

developments in ICT for smart grid. 8 Course title: Breakdown Phenomenon in Electrical Insulation (Elective – I ) CO1 Understand the fundamental process of conduction in gases. CO2 Understand ionization and breakdown phenomena in gases. CO3 Understand breakdown phenomena in liquid and solid dielectrics. CO4 Understand breakdown phenomena in vacuum.

9 Course title: High Voltage Power Apparatus & Diagnostics (Elective – II ) CO1 Student will able to learn power transformer, types of insulation material. CO2 Student will able to the measurement of tan delta and capacitance of transformer

oil. CO3 Student will able to know the concept of moisture in transformer oil and paper and

partial discharges. CO4 Student will able to know degree of polymerization. CO5 Student will able to know concept of Fourier Transformer and frequency response

analysis of transformer winding. 10 Course title: Collision Phenomenon in Plasma Science (Elective – II )

CO1 Understand the collision phenomena in different materials. CO2 Transition from Streamer to Townsend mechanisms of breakdown. CO3 Electric glow discharge and plasma glow discharge.

11 Course title: Advanced EM fields (Elective – II ) CO1 The student will able to know about analysis of electrostatic fields and properties of

potential gradients. CO2 Student also knows about the dielectric boundary conditions and electric stress

control and optimization and time varying fields. 12 Course title: High Voltage laboratory

CO1 After the Completion of lab will understand testing procedures of various insulators.

13 Course title: High Voltage Testing Techniques CO1 Understand different testing procedures on electrical a) Insulating materials b)

Insulation Systems c) Power apparatus.

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CO2 Learn the different testing techniques adopted on electrical power apparatus. 14 Course title: HV AC Transmission

CO1 Calculate the transmission line parameters. CO2 Calculate the field effects on EHV and UHV AC lines. CO3 Determine the corona, RI and audible noise in EHV and UHV lines. CO4 Analyze voltage control and compensation problems in EHV and UHV transmission

systems. 15 Course title: Surge phenomenon and insulation coordination

CO1 Finally after completion of course he will be able to know density of travelling wave and insulation coordination properties of High Voltage equipments.

16 Course title: Advanced power system protection CO1 Know the classifications and applications of static relays. CO2 Understand the application of comparators. CO3 Understand the static version of different types of relays. CO4 Understand the numerical protection techniques.

17 Course title: Partial discharges in HV Equipment (Elective –III) CO1 Types of partial discharges that occur in the insulator like corona (or) gas

discharge, surface discharge, treeing channel and cavity discharge etc. CO2 Detection of discharges using different detection circuits in normal life power

system equipment. 18 Course title: Gas Insulated Systems and Substations (Elective –III)

CO1 Properties of SF6 CO2 Construction of G.I.S Substations CO3 Transient Phenomenon and testing of G.I.S

19 Course title: Pulse Power Engineering (Elective –III) CO1 Various energy storage devices, repetitive generators and cumulative pulse lines. CO2 Pulse forming networks and their applications. CO3 Pulse power generators.

20 Course title: Flexible AC Transmission Systems (Elective –IV) CO1 Able to know the performance improvement of transmission system with FACTS. CO2 Able to get the knowledge of effect of static shunt and series compensation. CO3 Able to know the effect of UPFC. CO4 Able to determine an appropriate FACTS device for different types of applications.

21 Course title: Power System Deregulation (Elective –IV) CO1 Understand of operation of deregulated electricity market systems CO2 Typical issues in electricity markets CO3 To analyze various types of electricity market operational and control issues using

new mathematical models. 22 Course title: Reactive Power Compensation & Management (Elective – IV)

CO1 Learn various load compensations CO2 Reactive power compensation and co-ordination.

23 Course title: Simulation laboratory CO1 After the completion of the lab they will verify the theoretical concepts of various

aspects of Power System analysis.

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The programme outcomes of M. Tech HV Engineering programme listed as

below:

PO1 The graduate will be able to acquire in depth knowledge in the area of high voltage engineering with emphasis on power system.

PO2 The graduate will be enabled with the capabilities of critical thinking, analyzing real world problems and handling the complexities to arrive feasible and optimal solutions considering societal and environmental factors.

PO3 The graduate will be enabled with lateral thinking and problem solving capabilities in the area of high voltage engineering with emphasis on power system.

PO4 The graduate will be able to extract information through literature survey and apply appropriate research methodologies, techniques and tools to solve problems in high voltage engineering with emphasis on power system.

PO5 The graduate will be enabled to use the state-of-the-art tools for modelling, simulation and analysis of problems related to high voltage engineering.

PO6 To inculcate leadership and entrepreneurial skills so as to enable the students to work in a challenging and interdisciplinary environment.

PO7 The graduate will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of high voltage engineering with emphasis on power system and management principles and apply the same for efficiently carrying out projects with due consideration to economical and financial factors.

PO8 The graduate will be able to communicate confidently, make effective presentations and write effective reports to engineering community and society.

PO9 The graduate will recognize the need for life-long learning and have the ability to do it independently.

PO10 The graduate will become socially responsible and follow ethical practices to contribute to the community for sustainable development of society.

PO11 The graduate will be able to independently observe and examine critically the outcomes of his actions and reflect on to make corrective measures subsequently and move forward positively by learning through mistakes.

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2.1.2. State how and where the POs are published and disseminated (1)

(Describe in which media (e.g. websites, curricula, books, etc.) the POs are published and how these are disseminated among stakeholders)

POs are displayed in college website: www.jntucek.ac.in/eee

POs are printed in the syllabus books.

POs are displayed in notice boards and prominent areas.

POs are shared in departmental brochures

2.1.3. Indicate processes employed for defining the POs (3) (Describe the process that periodically documents and demonstrates that the POs are defined in alignment with the graduate attributes prescribed by the NBA.)

The Program Objectives are established by involving the core group members

such as: Programme Coordinator, Programme Specific faculty and BOS Committee.

The process of establishing POs is shown in the Fig. 2.1.

Fig. 2.1 Process of establishing POs

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2.1.4. Indicate how the defined POs are aligned to Graduate Attributes prescribed by the NBA (7)

(Indicate how the POs defined for the programme are aligned with the Graduate Attributes of the NBA as Articulated in accreditation manual.)

The alignment of articulated POs with the Graduate Attributes of NBA is as follows:

GA 4: Research skills

PO 4: The graduate will be able to extract information through literature survey and apply appropriate research methodologies, techniques and tools to solve problems in high voltage engineering with emphasis on power system.

GA 2: Critical Thinking

PO 2: The graduate will be enabled with the capabilities of critical thinking, analyzing real world problems and handling the complexities to arrive feasible and optimal solutions considering societal and environmental factors.

GA 5: Usage of modern tools

PO 5: The graduate will be enabled to use the state-of-the-art tools for modelling, simulation and analysis of problems related to high voltage engineering.

GA 1: Scholarship of Knowledge

PO 1: The graduate will be able to acquire in depth knowledge in the area of high voltage engineering with emphasis on power system.

GA 3: Problem Solving

PO 3: The graduate will be enabled with lateral thinking and problem solving capabilities in the area of high voltage engineering with emphasis on power system.

GA 6: Collaborative and multidisciplinary work

PO 6: To inculcate leadership and entrepreneurial skills so as to enable the students to work in a challenging and interdisciplinary environment.

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GA 7: Project management and finance

PO 7: The graduate will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of high voltage engineering with emphasis on power system and management principles and apply the same for efficiently carrying out projects with due consideration to economical and financial factors.

GA 8: Communication

PO 8: The graduate will be able to communicate confidently, make effective presentations and write effective reports to engineering community and society.

GA 9: Life-long-learning

PEO 9: The graduate will recognize the need for life-long learning and have the ability to do it independently.

GA 10: Ethical practices and social responsibility

PO 10: The graduate will become socially responsible and follow ethical practices to contribute to the community for sustainable development of society.

GA 11: Independent and reflective learning

PO 11: The graduate will be able to independently observe and examine critically the outcomes of his actions and reflect on to make corrective measures subsequently and move forward positively by learning through mistakes.

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2.1.5. Establish the correlation between the POs and the PEOs (8) (Explain how the defined POs of the programme correlate with the PEOs)

The correlations among the POs and PEOs have been established by the

following rubrics assessment. Also in this list the PEOs and POs are shown in

summarised form to enable better readability of the correlation table. The correlation

is given in Table 2.1.

List of Rubrics, summarised PEOs and POs Rubrics: 1 = Very strongly related 2 = Strongly related 3 = Moderately related

Summarised PEOs: PEO1: learn the concepts of HV power system.

PEO2: enable to undertake research for employability, pursuit higher learning and become frontier of academia.

PEO3: inculcate leadership and entrepreneur skills.

PEO4: become socially and ethically responsible and pursue life-long learning.

Summarised POs: PO1: depth in knowledge PO2: critical thinking PO3: lateral thinking PO4: research PO5: usage of tools PO6: entrepreneur skills PO7: managerial skills PO8: communication PO9: lifelong learning PO10: social responsibility PO11:independent observe and examine critically

Table 2.1 Correlation between POs and PEOs

Programme Outcomes (POs)

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO 1 PEO 2 PEO 3 PEO 4

PO 1 1 1 3 3

PO 2 3 2 2 1

PO 3 3 2 2 1

PO 4 2 1 3 1

PO 5 2 2 2 2

PO 6 2 3 1 1

PO 7 1 3 1 1

PO 8 2 2 2 2

PO 9 1 1 3 3

PO 10 2 2 2 1

PO 11 3 1 2 2

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2.2. Attainment of Programme Outcomes (75)

2.2.1. Illustrate how the course outcomes contribute to the POs (5) (Provide the correlation between the course outcomes and the programme outcomes. The strength of the correlation may also be indicated)

The correlation between the COs and POs has been established by following the

rubrics assessment, which are given below. Also in the list the POs are shown in the

summarised form to enable better readability of the correlation table. The correlation

table is given in Table 2.2.

Rubrics: 1 = Very strongly related 2 = strongly related 3 = moderately related

Summarised POs: PO1: depth in knowledge PO2: critical thinking PO3: lateral thinking PO4: research PO5: usage of tools PO6: entrepreneur skills PO7: managerial skills PO8: communication PO9: lifelong learning PO10: social responsibility PO11:independent observe and examine critically

Table 2.2 Correlation between COs and POs

POs PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 COs Course Title : Generation and Measurement of High Voltage

CO1 The Student will be able to understand numerical computation of electrostatic problems. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO2 The Student will be able to understand the techniques of generation of high AC and DC Voltages ✓ ✓ ✓

CO3 The Student will be able to measure high AC, DC and transient voltages. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO4 The Student will be able to measure Peak voltages and Impulse Currents ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Course Title : Dielectrics and Insulation Engineering

CO1 The Student will know about Properties of insulating materials. ✓ ✓ ✓

CO2 The Student will know about electrical breakdown in gas and vacuum insulation. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO3 The Student will know about electrical breakdown in liquid and solid insulation. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO4 The Student will know about insulation design in electrical power apparatus. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Course Title : H.V.D.C. Transmission

CO1 The Student will be able to understand the various schemes of HVDC transmission. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO2 The Student will be able to understand the basic HVDC transmission equipment. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO3 The Student will be able to know the factors responsible for generation of harmonics ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO4 The Student will be able to understand the interaction between HVAC and HVDC system. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

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CO5 The Student will be able to understand the various protection schemes of HVDC engineering. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Course Title: Power System Operation and Control

CO1 The Student will be able to determine the unit commitment problem for economic load dispatch. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO2 The Student will be able to get the knowledge of load frequency control of single area and two area systems with and without control. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO3 The Student will be able to know the effect of generation with limited energy supply. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO4

The Student will be able to determine the interchange evaluation in interconnected power systems. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Course Title: Artificial Intelligence Techniques (Elective-I)

CO1

The Student will be able to understand neural networks and analyse different types of neural networks. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO2 The Student will be able to design training algorithms for neural networks. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO3

The Student will be able to develop algorithms using genetic algorithm for optimization. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO4 The Student will be able to analyze and design fuzzy logic systems. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO5 The Student will be able to apply AI Techniques in electrical engineering. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Course Title: Advanced Digital Signal Processing (Elective I)

CO1 The Student will be able to describe structure of digital filters. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO2 The Student will be able to design digital filters with different techniques. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO3

The Student will be able to understand the implementation aspects of signal processing algorithms. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO4 The Student will be able to know the effect of finite word length in signal processing. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO5 The Student will be able to analyse different power spectrum estimation techniques. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Course Title: Smart Grid (Elective – I)

CO1

The Student will be able to understand smart grids and analyse the smart grid policies and developments in smart grids. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO2

The Student will be able to develop concepts of smart grid technologies in hybrid electrical vehicles etc. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO3 Student will be able to understand smart substations, feeder automation, GIS etc. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO4 The Student will be able to analyse micro grids and distributed generation systems. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO5

The Student will be able to analyse the effect of power quality in smart grid and to understand latest developments in ICT for smart grid. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

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Course Title: Breakdown Phenomenon in Electrical Insulation - Gases, Liquids, Solids and Vacuum (Elective-I)

CO1 The Student will be able to understand the fundamental process of conduction in gases. ✓

CO2

The Student will be able to understand ionization and breakdown phenomena in gases. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO3

The Student will be able to understand breakdown phenomena under self sustained discharge and long gaps ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO4

The Student will be able to understand breakdown phenomena in liquid and solid dielectrics. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO5 The Student will be able to understand breakdown phenomena in vacuum. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Course Title: High Voltage Power Apparatus and Diagnostics (Elective-II)

CO1 The Student will able to learn power transformer, types of insulation material. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO2 The Student will able to the measurement of tan delta and capacitance of transformer oil. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO3

The Student will able to know the concept of moisture in transformer oil and paper and partial discharges. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO4 The Student will able to know degree of polymerization ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO5

The Student will able to know concept of Fourier Transformer and frequency response analysis of transformer winding. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Course Title: Collision Phenomena in Plasma Science (Elective-II)

CO1 The Student will be able to understand ionization and electron emission process ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO2

The Student will be able to know the behaviour of charged particles under different fields ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO3 The Student will be able to understand self sustaining discharge breakdown mechanism ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO4

The Student will be able to know transition from steamer to town send mechanisms of breakdown ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO5 The Student will be able to know electric glow discharge and plasma glow discharge ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Course Title: Advanced EM Fields (Elective-II)

CO1 The Student will be able to understand the fundamentals of electro static fields

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓

CO2

The Student will be able to Know numerical methods for calculating electrical field, statically dynamically induced emf calculations of transmission lines conductors to ground

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO3

The Student will be able to know the analytical calculations of field with space charges electric stress and equation of continuity

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓

CO4 The Student will be able to know electric field inside a dielectric material energy density in a static electric field

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓

✓ ✓

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CO5

The Student will be able to understand the force in magnetic fields and time varying fields and statically and dynamically induced emfs

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓

Course Title: High Voltage Laboratory CO1 The student will be able to understand the

breakdown voltages and mechanisms of different dielectrics

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO2 The student will be able to understand the characteristics of electrical equipment under power frequency voltages

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Course Title: High Voltage Testing Techniques

CO1 The Student will be able to Learn the different non-destructive testing techniques adopted on electrical power apparatus.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓

CO2 The Student will be able to To know the types of insulators and the test procedures for Cap and Pin Insulators.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓

CO3

The Student will be able to know the characteristics of electrical equipment under power frequency tests by artificial contamination.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓

CO4 The Student will be able to understand the behaviour of the electrical equipment by impulse testing.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓

CO5 Able to detect the partial discharge in power apparatus.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓

Course Title: HVAC Transmission

CO1 The Student will be able to Calculate the transmission line parameters.

✓ ✓ ✓

CO2 The Student will be able to Calculate the field effects on EHV and UHV AC lines.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓

CO3 The Student will be able to Determine the corona, RI and audible noise in EHV and UHV lines.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO4 The Student will be able to solve problems at power frequency and under various load conditions

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO5 The Student will be able to Analyse voltage control and compensation problems in EHV and UHV transmission systems.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓

Course Title: Surge Phenomenon and Insulation Co-Ordination

CO1 The Student will be able to Understand the behaviour of travelling wave in transmission and distribution

✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓

CO2 The Student will be able to know the history of travelling wave using Bewly lattice diagram

✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓

CO3 The Student will be able to learn the mechanism of lightning and its principles

✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO4 The Student will be able to Understand the protection of windings in electrical machines

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO5 The Student will be able to Understand the necessity of insulation coordination and its protective characteristics

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

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Course Title: Advanced Power System Protection

CO1 The Student will be able to Know the classifications and applications of static relays.

CO2 The Student will be able to Understand the application of comparators.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO3 The Student will be able to Understand the static version of different types of relays and pilot relaying schemes and its protection

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO4 The Student will be able to Understand the numerical protection techniques.

✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓

Course Title: Partial Discharges in HV Equipment (Elective-III) CO1 The student will be able to have knowledge

about types of partial discharge that occurs in the insulation systems and in apparatus

✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓

CO2 The student will be able to analyse Partial discharges subjected to various voltages ✓

✓ ✓

✓ ✓

CO3 The student will be able to have knowledge about detection of discharges using different detection circuits

✓ ✓

CO4 The student will be able to locate and evaluate partial discharge in electrical apparatus and systems

✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓

CO5 The student will be able to know detect partial discharges in various electrical apparatus of HV Equipment

✓ ✓

✓ ✓

Course Title: Gas Insulated Systems and Substations (Elective-III)

CO1 The Student will be able to Student will Understand the properties of SF6 and its handling in GIS

✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO2 The Student will be able to Student will Understand Layout and construction of GIS substation

✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO3 The Student will be able to Student will Understand testing methods of GIS

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO4 The Student will be able to Student will l Understand Diagnostic methods and transient phenomenon of GIS

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓

Course Title: Pulse Power Engineering (Elective-III)

CO1 The Student will be able to know the breakdown characteristics of dielectric materials and switches

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO2 The Student will be able to know various energy storage devices, repetitive generators and cumulative pulse lines

✓ ✓

CO3 The Student will be able to know pulse forming networks in transmission lines and their applications

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO4 The Student will be able to know pulse power generators

✓ ✓

✓ ✓

Course Title: Flexible AC Transmission Systems (Elective- IV) CO1 The student will be able to know the

performance improvement of transmission system with FACTS Controllers

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓

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CO2 The student will be able to know the concepts of Voltage Source Converters, Current Source Converters and static shunt compensation

✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓

CO3 The student will be able to determine an appropriate FACTS device for different types of applications.

✓ ✓ ✓

CO4 The student will be able to get the knowledge of effect of static shunt and series compensation

✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓

CO5 The student will be able to know the effect of UPFC

✓ ✓ ✓

Course Title: Power System Deregulation (Elective -IV)

CO1 The Student is able to understand of operation of deregulated electricity market system ✓

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓

CO2 The Student is able to understand typical issues in electricity markets

✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO3

The Student is able to understand to analyse various types of electricity market operational and control issues using new mathematical models

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓

CO4 The Student is able to analyse congestion management methods ✓

✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Course Title: Reactive Power Compensation & Management (Elective- IV)

CO1 The Student will be able to understand load compensation and its characteristics

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO2 The Student will be able to learn reactive power compensation in transmission lines

✓ ✓ ✓

CO3 The Student will be able to know reactive power coordination

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO4

The Student will be able to understand distribution side reactive power management with KVAR requirements and different capacitors available in the market

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO5 The Student will be able to get application of reactive power compensation in electrical traction and arc furnaces.

✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓

Course Title: Simulation Laboratory CO1 After the completion of the lab the student

will be able to verify the theoretical concepts of various aspects of Power System analysis

✓ ✓

✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓

Course Title: Seminar-1 CO1 After completion of the course, the student

will be able to think in accurate way and cope up with emerging areas.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO2 After completion of the course, the student will be able to deal with the latest research areas independently.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO3 After completion of the course, the student will be able to communicate effectively. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Course Title: Project-I CO1 After completion of the course, the student

will be able to deal with subject in depth knowledge and develop accurate thinking and cope up with the new emerging topics

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

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Course Title: Seminar-II CO1 After completion of the course, the student

will be able to deal with the latest research areas independently.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO2 After completion of the course, the student will be able to inculcate life long learning.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CO3 After completion of the course, the student will be able to communicate effectively ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Course Title: Project-II CO1 After completion of the course, the student

will be able to do research with usage of modern tools and develop entrepreneur and managerial skills.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

2.2.2. Explain how modes of delivery of courses help in attainment of the POs (5) (Describe the different course delivery methods/modes (e.g. lecture intersperse with discussion, asynchronous mode of interaction, group discussion, project etc.) used to deliver the courses and justify the effectiveness of these methods for the attainment of POs. This may be further justified using the indirect assessment methods such as course-end surveys.)

The courses of the curriculum have been categorised in to theory courses,

practical courses, seminar and project work. The operating methods of delivering

courses and intersperse measures of course delivery are shown below.

Type of course Method of course delivery Intersperse in the course delivery

Interaction Assignment Group Discussion

Theory course Class Room teaching Teacher and student course exercises off line discussion

Practical course Laboratory exercise Among the

students and teacher

Record work Among the co-students

Seminar Student presentation among the

student and project supervisor

literature survey / project exercise

Among the co-students during the presentation

Project work Student exercise with

support of project supervisor

among the student and

project supervisor project exercise Among the co-

students

The expected attainment of POs with the adapted modes of course delivery has

been justified with the help of the following the rubrics assessment listed below. Also in

the list the POs are shown in summarised form to enable better readability table. The

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effectiveness towards the attainment of POs are shown in Table 2.3.

Summarised POs: PO1: depth in knowledge PO2: critical thinking PO3: lateral thinking PO4: research PO5: usage of tools PO6: entrepreneur skills PO7: managerial skills PO8: communication PO9: lifelong learning PO10: social responsibility PO11:independent observe and examine critically

Table 2.3 Effectiveness towards the attainment of PO

POs Modes of course delivery

Interaction Group Discussion PO1 -- PO2 PO3 PO4 -- PO5 PO6 -- PO7 -- PO8 PO9 --

PO10 -- PO11 --

2.2.3. Indicate how a s s e s s m e n t tools used t o assess the impact of

d e l i v e r y of course/course content contribute towards the attainment of course outcomes/programme outcomes (15) (Describe different types of course assessment and evaluation methods (both direct and indirect) in practice and their relevance towards the attainment of POs).

In our institute, there are two ways of course assessments conducting in the

semester wise and year wise to attain course outcome as well as programme outcome.

The expected attainment of POs by the Direct Assessment is shown in the table 2.4

Table: 2.4 Structure of o on POs

Rubrics: 1 = Most relevant 2 = More relevant 3= Minor relevant Summarised POs: PO1: depth in knowledge PO2: critical thinking PO3: lateral thinking PO4: research PO5: usage of tools PO6: entrepreneur skills PO7: managerial skills PO8: communication PO9: lifelong learning

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PO10: social responsibility PO11:independent observe and examine critically

Type of Direct Assessment

Theory Examination Practical Examination Project Examination Internal External Internal External Internal External

Assessment Mode Direct Test Direct Test Direct Test Direct Test Seminars Thesis Report / Viva-Voce

Weightage 40% 60% 40% 60% 50% Successful / Reject

Frequency of Assessment

Twice in each

semester

Once in each semester

Continuous throughout

semester

Once in each

semester

Once in each

semester

At the end of completion of Project work

Relevance towards the attainment of PO

PO1 1 2 1 PO2 1 1 1 PO3 1 2 1 PO4 2 2 1 PO5 3 1 1 PO6 2 3 2 PO7 2 3 2 PO8 1 2 1 PO9 2 2 1 PO10 2 1 1 PO11 3 2 1

Summary of attainment of POs

Most relevance in the attainment of POs 4 out of 11 POs 3 out of 11 POs 9 out of 11 POs

More relevance in the attainment of POs 5 out of 11 POs 6 out of 11 POs 2 out of 11 POs

Minor relevance in the attainment of POs 2 out of 11 POs 2 out of 11 POs Zero out of 11 POs

The expected level of attainment versus how many number of POs covered under

direct assessment is shown through the bar graph in Fig. 2.2.

Fig. 2.2 No of POs attained under the direct tool

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The way in which the indirect assessment methods are used to improve the course

delivery, COs, POs and PEOs are shown in Fig. 2.3.

Fig. 2.3 Indirect Assessment methods impact on

Course delivery, COs, POs and PEOs 2.2.4 Indicate the extent to which project work / thesis contributes towards

attainment of POs (50) (Justify how the project works/thesis works carried out as part of the programme curriculum contribute towards the attainment of the POs.)

The project work should carry in the entire 3rd and 4th semesters; it is to be carried

to fulfil the following objectives.

The project work is to be carried out based on the exposure on the latest

developments in the relevant field.

The project work should improve the skills in literature survey and use to

the current field of work.

The project work is to develop abilities for identifying and defining exact

problem formulation in the chosen field.

The project work should able to acquire knowledge in order to analyze and

solve the given problem.

The project work should able to enhance the presentation and

documentation skills in order to explore on the real world problem in his

career.

These objectives are assessed for the expected attainment of POs with the assessment is given in

the Table 2.5.

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Table 2.5. Expected attainment of POs by the extent of project Summarised POs: PO1: depth in knowledge PO2: critical thinking PO3: lateral thinking PO4: research PO5: usage of tools PO6: entrepreneur skills PO7: managerial skills PO8: communication PO9: lifelong learning PO10: social responsibility PO11:independent observe and examine critically

Project Work Objectives in the attainment of POs

Contribution towards the attainment of PO

Exposure to the latest developments

Literature survey

Problem formulation

Analysis and problem solving skills

Documentation and presentation skills

PO1 --

PO2 --

PO3 PO4 PO5 -- -- -- PO6 -- -- PO7 -- -- -- PO8 -- -- PO9 -- --

PO10 -- -- --

PO11 --

2.3. Evaluation of the attainment of Programme Outcomes (125)

2.3.1. Describe assessment tools and processes used for assessing the attainment of each PO (25)

Describe the assessment process that periodically documents and demonstrates the degree to which the Programme Outcomes are attained. Also include information on: a) Listing and description of the assessment processes used to gather the data upon which the evaluation of each the programme outcome is based. Examples of data collection processes may include, but are not limited to, specific exam questions, student portfolios, internally developed assessment exams, project presentations, nationally-normed exams, oral exams, focus groups, industrial advisory committee; b) The frequency with which these assessment processes are carried out.

The direct tool comprising various examinations conducted during the

semester assesses the attainment of POs. At present two mid exams followed by end

examination are being conducted per semester in the first year. Subsequently Seminar

and Project will be conducted in the second year. The modalities in conducting theory

examinations, practical examinations, seminar and project work are given in Table

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2.6, Table 2.7, Table 2.8, Table 2.9, respectively.

Table 2.6 Theory Examination conduction Process Theory Examination Assessment Process

Assessment Internal External

Marks: 100 marks 40 marks shall be awarded based on the Internal Evaluation

60 marks shall be awarded based on the performance in the End Semester Examination

Frequency of Assessment:

Two Mid Term-Examinations conducted-one in the middle of the Semester and the other immediately after the completion of instruction

One end semester examination conducted for each course

Assessment: (No. of Questions, duration and marks of each question)

Shall be conducted for a total duration of 120 minutes with 4 questions (without choice), each question carrying 10 marks. The average of two mid examination marks will be considered as internal marks.

5 questions to be answered out of 8 questions for a total duration of 180 minutes, each question carrying 12 marks

Attainment of POs PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5, PO6, PO7, PO8, PO9, P11

Table 2.7 Practical Examination conduction Process Practical Examination Assessment Process

Assessment Internal External

Marks: 100 marks 40 marks shall be awarded based on the Internal Evaluation

60 marks shall be awarded based on the performance in the End Semester Examination

Frequency of Assessment:

Continuous day to day internal evaluation conducted throughout the Semester

One end semester examination conducted for each course

Assessment: (No. of Questions, duration and marks of each question)

12 experiments will be conducted and internal examination will be conducted by giving one question randomly from the above experiments for a duration of 180 minutes

External examination will be held by giving one question randomly from the experiments conducted in the course, for a duration of 180 minutes

Attainment of POs PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO7, PO8, P09, P10, P11 Table 2.8 Seminar conduction Process

Seminar Assessment Process Assessment Internal External

Marks: 50 marks 50 marks shall be awarded based on the Internal Evaluation

--

Frequency of Assessment:

Two seminar presentations during III semester and IV semester

No external assessment

Assessment:

For seminar, a student under the supervision of a faculty member, shall collect the literature on a topic and critically review the literature and submit it to the department in a report form and shall make an oral presentation before the Project Review Committee consisting of Head of the Department, Supervisor and two other senior faculty members of the department

Attainment of POs PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO7, PO8, P09, P10, P11

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Table 2.9 Project work evolution Process Project work Assessment Process

Assessment Credits: Assessment credits are awarded based on the continuous internal evaluation and final Viva voce examination by external examiner

Frequency of Assessment:

Continuous evaluation of the project work is done by the Project Review Committee of the Department twice during the project work period.

Assessment: The candidate thesis is evaluated by the panel of examiners. Attainment of POs PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5, PO6, PO7, PO8, PO9, P11

The course work result analysis of all the students is considered for the

attainment of each PO. The performance indices of the Theory and Project Work

examinations and corresponding chosen rubrics are given in Table 2.10. The degree

of attainment of each PO with rubric assessment is given in Table 2.11.

Table 2.10 Performance indices of the Theory/Project Work

Examinations

Rubric

Performance based on written examinations (both theory and Practical)

Performance in the Project work

Class Awarded Average pass % in HVE at the end of II semester

1 = Excellent

First Class with Distinction

70% and above ( Without any Supplementary Appearance )

Excellent

2 = Good First Class Below 70% but not less than 60%

Good 70% and above (With any Supplementary Appearance )

3 = Average Second Class Below 60% but not less than 50% Satisfactory 4 = Poor Failed Below 50% Not satisfactory

The adopted course assessments methods are as follows:

1) Direct Assessment, in which semester wise mid examination marks are used for

assessment of each course outcome which is asserted by certain score. The

expected level of attainment is fixed as by the difficulty level of the internal

examination, the graduates those who are above the expected level of attainment is

only considered to ascertain course outcome.

2) Indirect Assessment which are used to improve the course delivery, COs and

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POs. The course end survey is conducted at the end of semester towards

improving the POs. The course end survey is asserted for the assessment of course

outcome.

3) Semester End Examination results are used for assessment of programme

outcome, the average percentage of marks of the all candidates is considered as

attained overall course outcome. This overall course outcome is allocated to each

course outcome for the attainment of the programme outcome.

2.3.2. Indicate results of evaluation of each PO (100) c) The expected level of attainment for each of the programme outcomes; d) Summaries of the results of the evaluation processes and an analysis illustrating the extent to which each of the programme outcomes are attained; and e) How the results are documented and maintained.

The direct assessment, indirect assessment and semester end examination described

above is used to measure the achievement each POs. The process of the attainment of each

PO’s is shown the Fig 2.4

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Fig 2.4 Process of attainment of POs

Attainment Process Flow

Direct Assessment

(DA)

Indirect Assessment

(IA)

Semester End Examinations

(SEE)

CO’s Attainment (for Subject)

CO’s Attainment (for Subject)

PO’s Attainment (for Subject)

Two Mid Exams related to CO’s of the Subject

Student Course End Survey related to CO’s

of the Subject

PO’s Attainment (for Subject)

PO’s Attainment (for Subject)

60% of the Attainment Level

15% of the Attainment Level

25% of the Attainment Level

PO’s Attainment (each Subject)

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2.4. Use of evaluation results towards improvement of the programme (30)

2.4.1. Indicate how the results of evaluation used for curricular improvement (5) (Articulate with rationale the curricular improvement brought in after the review of the attainment of the POs)

The revision of course curriculum is based on direct and indirect assessments.

Based on these assessments the following improvement mechanisms are

recommended by the course coordinator to the programme specific BOS committee.

1. Course work result analysis: The course work result analysis of all the

students is considered for analyzing the curriculum improvement, the necessary

data upon which required for analysis is obtained and supplied to the programme

specific BOS committee. The BOS committee analyses the data and the

necessary curricular improvement if required is considered into the action.

2. Course end surveys: The course coordinator along with programme specific

faculty analyzes the collected data upon graduate survey and alumni survey on

the attainment of PEOs and POs. The analyzed data is supplied to the BOS

committee to identify the need for curricular improvement.

The flow graph of the curricular improvement mechanism is shown in the

Fig. 2.5.

Fig. 2.5 Curricular Improvement Flow Graph

=

Analysis and data supplement to the Programme Specific BOS

Committee

Curricular Improvement

Results of Evaluation

+ Course end

survey

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2.4.1.1. Indicate how results of evaluation used for improvement of course delivery and assessment (10)

(Articulate with rationale the curricular delivery and assessment improvement brought in after the review of the attainment of the POs)

The course delivery methods chosen to meet the POs are described in section

2.2.2. However these specified delivery methods are improved by considering the

evaluation results of course work result analysis and feedback of outgoing student.

Further, the effectiveness of the course delivery methods are enhanced by the following

learning resources sharing

In addition to the course delivery, the students are exposed themselves as they

are provided with the e-content through national and International portals

The process of improvement in course delivery methods is illustrated in Fig. 2.6

Fig. 2.6 Process adopted for improvement of course delivery methods

Feedback of outgoing student (Curriculum design + Course

Delivery + Internal Assessment)

Exploit

Course Delivery Improvement

Techniques Course work result Analysis

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2.4.2. State the process used for revising/redefining the POs (15) (Articulate with rationale how the results of the evaluation of POs have been used to review/redefine the POs in line with the Graduate Attributes of the NBA.)

The need for revise / redefine of existing POs is identified with the help

of the assessment results of PO attainment from direct/indirect assessment methods. To

improve the program performance, the Program Coordinator along with Programme

Specific Faculty analyses course work results, survey reports, existing POs assessment

and attainment. The necessary changes in existing POs are modified in the

Programme specific BOS committee meeting. Fig. 2.7. illustrates the process of

revising/redefining existing POs.

Fig. 2.7. Process of Revising/Redefining POs

Assessment of existing POs Attainment of existing POs

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3. Programme Curriculum (75)

3.1. Curriculum (15)

3.1.1. Describe the Structure of the Curriculum (5)

The detailed Course Structure is given in the Table 3.1. In a week, it is required to

conduct 4 lecture periods for every theory subject and 4 practical periods for laboratory.

Every theory subject and practical is assigned with 3 and 2 credits respectively. There are

two seminars conducted in third and fourth semesters, each Seminar is allotted with 2

credits. There is only one project work conducted in third and fourth semesters, it is

allotted with 36 credits. The total number of credits fulfilled by the PG student by the end

of the course work is given in the Table 3.2.

Table 3.1. Course Structure of PG in HV Engineering

I Semester S. No. Subject L P Credits 1 Generation and Measurement of High Voltages 4 -- 3 2 Dielectric and Insulation Engineering 4 -- 3 3 HVDC Transmission 4 -- 3 4 Power System Operation and Control 4 -- 3 5 Elective – I

i. Artificial Intelligence Techniques ii. Advanced Digital Signal Processing iii. Smart Grid iv. Breakdown Phenomenon in Electrical Insulation

4 -- 3

6 Elective – II i. High Voltage Power Apparatus & Diagnostics ii Collision Phenomena in Plasma Science iii. Advanced EM Fields

4 -- 3

7 High Voltage Laboratory -- 4 2 Total Credits 20

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II Semester S. No. Subject L P Credits 1 High Voltage Testing Techniques 4 -- 3 2 HVAC Transmission 4 -- 3 3 Surge Phenomenon & Insulation Coordination 4 -- 3 4 Advanced Power System Protection 4 -- 3 5 Elective – III

i. Partial Discharges in HV Equipment ii. Gas Insulated Systems & Substations iii. Pulse Power Engineering

4 -- 3

6 Elective – IV i. Flexible AC Transmission Systems ii. Power System Deregulation iii. Reactive Power compensation & Management

4 -- 3

7 Simulation Laboratory -- 4 2 Total Credits 20

III Semester S. No. Subject L P Credits 1 Seminar – I -- -- 2 2 Project Work – I -- -- 18 Total Credits 20

IV Semester

S. No. Subject L P Credits 1 Seminar – II -- -- 2 2 Project Work – II -- -- 18 Total Credits 20

Table 3.2. Total number of credits fulfilled by the PG Student

Curricular

Composition Total no. of course

subjects Credits/Course

subject Total no. of Credits

allotted

Theory courses 12 3 36

Laboratory courses 2 2 04 Seminars 2 2 04 Project works 1 - 36

Total credits 80

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3.1.2. Justify how the curricular structure helps for the attainment of the POs and the PEOs (10) (Articulate how the curricular structure helps in the attainment of each PO and PEO)

The course work majorly organised in three parts such as Theory Course,

Practical Course and Project Work by which the student is to become

knowledgeable in the programme.

By the successful completion of Theory Course work the student may

acquire programme specific knowledge to inculcate him as researcher

or to develop employability skills or to acquire self-sustained human

being to achieve his own goal.

The practical course work and project work enables him to work

confidently in industry or as entrepreneur or self-employed human

being.

In this way, the student fulfils the attainment of POs and PEOs. The fulfilment

in the attainment of each PEOs and POs by the adopted course structure is given in

Table 3.3.

Table 3.3. Attainment of each PEOs and POs by the Course Structure

PEOs and POs of HV Engineering Course Structure Assessment Theory Practical Project

Programme Educational Outcome (PEOs) PEO1 To enable the students to learn primarily the concepts of high

voltage engineering, working principles, planning, operation, testing and maintenance of the high voltage equipment and systems.

PEO2 To undertake research in high voltage engineering with emphasis on power systems to strengthen the abilities of the students for employability, to pursue higher learning and to become leaders of academia.

PEO3 To inculcate leadership and entrepreneurial skills in students to work in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment.

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PEO4 To make students socially and ethically responsible citizens and to promote life-long learning.

Programme Outcome (POs) PO1 The graduate will be able to acquire in depth knowledge in

the area of high voltage engineering with emphasis on power system.(1)

PO2 The graduate will be enabled with the capabilities of critical thinking, analyzing real world problems and handling the complexities to arrive feasible and optimal solutions considering societal and environmental factors.(2)

PO3 The graduate will be enabled with lateral thinking and problem solving capabilities in the area of high voltage engineering with emphasis on power system. (3)

PO4 The graduate will be able to extract information through literature survey and apply appropriate research methodologies, techniques and tools to solve problems in high voltage engineering with emphasis on power system.(4)

PO5 The graduate will be enabled to use the state-of-the-art tools for modelling, simulation and analysis of problems related to high voltage engineering.(5)

PO6 To inculcate leadership and entrepreneurial skills so as to enable the students to work in a challenging and interdisciplinary environment.(6)

PO7 The graduate will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of high voltage engineering with emphasis on power system and management principles and apply the same for efficiently carrying out projects with due consideration to economical and financial factors.(7)

PO8 The graduate will be able to communicate confidently, make effective presentations and write effective reports to engineering community and society.(8)

PO9 The graduate will recognize the need for life-long learning and have the ability to do it independently.(9)

PO10 The graduate will become socially responsible and follow ethical practices to contribute to the community for sustainable development of society.(10)

PO11 The graduate will be able to independently observe and examine critically the outcomes of his actions and reflect on to make corrective measures subsequently and move forward positively by learning through mistakes. (11)

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3.2. Indicate interaction with R&D organisations / Industry (40) (Give the details of R&D organisations and industry involvement in the programme such as Industry-attached laboratories and partial delivery of courses and internship opportunities for students)

The institute is having tie ups with the following R & D organizations

1. M/s Honey-well is providing internship to the students

2. The Department is having interaction with R&D Organizations such as BHEL

R&D, Hyderabad, CPRI Hyderabad and Deccan Enterprises Ltd., Hyderabad.

Their services are utilizing for carrying project works.

3. The selected students in the internship are getting trained in the campus

laboratories which are provided by them.

3.3. Curriculum Development (15)

3.3.1. State the process for designing the programme curriculum (5) (Describe the process that periodically documents and demonstrates how the programme curriculum is evolved considering the PEOs and the POs)

The process employed in defining the Programme Curriculum is as follows. The periodical documents of the Successive three Programme Curriculum Revisions are given in Table 3.4.

Fig. 3.1. Programme Curriculum Design process.

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Table 3.4 Periodical documents of Programme Curriculum Revision

R09 R13

Process in updating programme curriculum

B.O.S meeting

B.O.S meeting

Periodical documents Available, Revised by

Combined JNT University Available, Revised on 28/01/2014 at JNTUK

3.3.2. Illustrate the measures and processes used to improve courses and curriculum (10) (Articulate the process involved in identifying the requirements for improvement in courses and curriculum and provide the evidence of continuous improvement of courses and curriculum)

The course coordinator along with programme specific faculty analyzes PG

student theory & practical course work results, course end survey and subjects studied.

The collective information in chosen subjects in the past revision is supplied to the BOS

committee. The BOS Committee analyses the chosen number of core branch subjects,

other subjects and their importance to adopt them in the main course or in electives. Then

the BOS committee identifies the need for curricular improvement as per the current

needs of technological development and industry.

The Table 3.4 shows the variations core group subjects and other subjects adopted

in the last three successive curricular revisions. The flow graph of the curricular

improvement mechanism is shown in the Fig. 3.2.

Table 3.4 Total no. of adopted subjects in the past three Curricular revisions in the core group and other areas

Curricular Revision

Total no. of Subjects adopted

in HV Engineering

Total no. of Subjects adopted in

Power Systems Engineering

Total no. of Subjects adopted in the other area

R09 7 3 2

R13 6 5 1

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Fig. 3.2 Curricular Improvement Flow Graph

3.4. Course Syllabi (5) (Include, in appendix, a syllabus for each course used. Syllabi format should be consistent and shouldn’t exceed two pages.) The syllabi format may include: Department, course number, and title of course

Designation as a required or elective course Pre-requisites Contact hours and type of course (lecture, tutorial, seminar, project etc.) Course Assessment methods (both continuous and semester-end assessment) Course outcomes Topics covered Text books, and/or reference material

The course syllabus of the High Voltage Engineering is given in Appendix – I.

=

HV Engineering Core Subjects ±

Power System Subjects ±

Other Subjects as per current needs of the technological development or industry

Curricular Improvement

Results Analysis

+ Course end

survey +

Subject studied

Steps initiated by Course

Coordinator & Programme

Specific Faculty

BOS Committee measures

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4. Student’s Performance (100)

4.1. Admission intake in the programme (15) Admission intake in High Voltage Engineering: sort

The students are admitted in HV Engineering through PGECET counselling

conducted by the APSCHE. The GATE examination qualified candidates and

PGECET rankers are eligible for this counselling. The AICTE sanctioned strength

for admission in to this PG is 18 seats in which both GATE and PGECET

candidates are admitted. However additional 7 seats are filled according to

university sanctioned strength which comes under sponsored category. The total

strength of the PG in HVE is 25 seats, the details of admitted strength are as

follows:

Year

Sanctioned Strength of

the Programme

Number of Students Admitted

Percentage of seats filled

Number of Students

Admitted with Valid GATE

Score/PG entrance of

State

Percentage of Students with Valid GATE

Score/PG entrance of

State

CAY (2015-16) 18+7 25 100 16+2 72% CAYm1(2014-15) 18+7 25 100 16+1 68 % CAYm2(2013-14) 18+7 25 100 17+1 72 % CAYm3(2012-13) 18+7 24 92 15+1 64 % CAYm4(2011-12) 18+7 25+13* 100 18+0 72 %

Average Percentage of students admitted with valid GATE Score/PG entrance Score

69.6%

* In this academic year some NRI students are admitted under sponsored category

Average percentage of seats filled through approved procedure = 98 % Average percentage of students admitted with valid GATE Score/PG entrance of state = 69.6 %

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Year Number of Students Admitted

API = Academic Performance Index= Average CGPA or Average

Marks on a Scale of 10 (Compiled from the Graduation Records)

CAY (2015-16) 25 7.06 CAYm1(2014-15) 25 7.10 CAYm2(2013-14) 25 7.25 # CAYm3(2012-13) 24 7.70 ## CAYm4(2011-12) 38 6.86

# one student detained ## three students are detained

Average API = (7.06+7.10+7.25+7.70+6.86)/5 = 7.19

4.1.1 Number of seats filled through the admission procedure approved by the University (5) Assessment will be based on average percentage of seats filled through approved procedure and points awarded to be proportionate accordingly.

Average percentage of students admitted= 2.71072

(as per 10 point scale)

Assessment = 6.322.7

4.1.2Quality of students as judged from their complete graduation records (5)

Assessment =1.5xAverageAPI

= 791.1019.75.1 4.1.3 Number of students admitted having a valid GATE score/PG entrance of state (5)

Assessment =10x (Average percentage of students admitted with valid GATE

Score / PG entrance of state) Assessment = 2.772.010

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4.2. Success Rate (20)

Provide data for the past three batches of students

GI = Graduation Index = (Number of students graduated from the

programme) / (Number of students joined the programme)

YEAR Number of Students

Graduated from the Programme

Number of Students Joined in the Programme

GI

LYG (2013-15) 22 25 0.88 LYGm1 (2012-14) 18 24 0.78 LYG m2 (2011-13) 36 38 0.94 LYG m3 (2010-12) 26 30 0.86

Average GI 0.86

Average GI = (0.78+0.94+0.86+0.88)/4 =0.86 Assessment = 20 x Average GI = 20 x 0.86 =17.2

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4.3. Academic Performance (20) Academic Performance= 2*API Where API= Academic Performance Index =Mean of Cumulative Grade Point Average of all successful Students on a 10 point CGPA System

(OR) =Mean of the percentage of marks of all successful students / 10

Item LYG

(2013-15)

LYG

(2012-14)

LYG

(2011-13)

LYGm1

(2010-12)

Approximating the API by the

following mid-point analysis

9<Number of students with

CGPA < 10.0

0 0 0 0

8<Number of students with

CGPA <9.0

7 9 3 10

7<= 8 12 8 17 16

6<=7 4 3 16 02

5<=6 0 0 2 0

Total 23 20 38 28

Approximating API by Mid-

CGPA

Mean of CGPA/Percentage of

all the students (API) 7.46 7.70 6.86 7.80

Average API= (7.70 + 6.86 + 7.80+7.46)/4= 7.45

Academic Performance=2xAv.API=14.90

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4.4. Placement and Higher Studies (20)

Assessment Points=20×(x+3y)/N

Where, x =Number of students placed y=Number of students admitted for higher studies with valid qualifying

scores /ranks, and N=Total number of students who were admitted in the batch to

maximum assessment points=20.

Item LYG (2013-15)

LYG m1 (2012-14)

LYGm2 (2011-13)

Number of admitted students corresponding to LYG (N) 25 24 38

Number of students who obtained jobs as per the record in the industry /academia (x) 06 05 10

Number of students who opted for higher studies with valid qualifying scores/ranks(y) 00 00 00

Assessment points 4.80 4.34 5.26

Average assessment points=(4.80+4.34+5.26)/3 = 4.80

4.5Professional Activities (25)

4.5.1 Membership in Professional Societies /Chapters and organising engineering events (5)

(Instruction: The institution may provide data for past three years). (2011-2013) It proposed to initiate professional activity in the month of March 2015

Two day national workshop on “Recent trends in power system Deregulation” is

organized during March 15th to 16th, 2013.

In every year there is practice to organize student tech fest for UG students, in this

academic year it is proposed to organize national conferences for the benefit of

PG students.

The following Guest lectures are organized for the benefit of PG students

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Sl No.

Name of the Guest Lecture Invited Faculty Academic Year

No. of students

participated

1 Electrical machine design methodology P. MallikarjunaRao, A.U, Vishakaptnam

2014-15 55

2 Smart Grid Energy Management Dr. K. SanthiSwaroop, IIT Madras

2014-15 70

3 Congestion Management Technique Using Fuzzy Logic Based on Security and Economy Criteria

Dr.G. YesuRatnam, O.U., Hyderabad

2013-14 25

4 Power System Stability Dr.T.R.Jyothsna,

A.U, Vishakaptnam 2013-14 20

5 Electrical Smart Grid Dr.D.M.Vinod,

NIT Warangal 2013-14 24

6 MATLAB Applications to electrical power systems

Dr. A.V.NareshBabu, MIC, Kanchikicherla

2012-13 25

7 An Expert system approach of congestion management for security and economy oriented power system operation

Dr.G.Yesuratnam, O.U., Hyderabad

2012-13 24

8 Smart Grid

Vidyalankar and SatyaDev, Distinguished Alumni

2012-13 22

9 Simple Techniques to Improve Power Quality

Dr. M. Ramamoorty 2012-13 20

4.5.2 Participation and their outcomes in international/national events (5)

(Instruction: The institution may provide data for past three years). The students are encouraged to participate in national and international

conferences.

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4.5.3 Publication and awards in international/national events (10)

(Instruction: The institution may list the publications mentioned earlier a lo ng with the names of the editors, publishers, etc.) No awards secured by the HVE students in publications

4.5.4 Entrepreneur ship initiatives and innovations (5)

(Instruction: The institution may specify the efforts and achievements.) The University is having centre for entrepreneurship development cell their

services are utilizing for entrepreneurship activities

The centre for entrepreneurship development cell conducted an

“Entrepreneurship awareness programme” during 5th and 6th March, 2014.

The institute is continuously encourages the students in excelling their ideas and

talents, for which Student Activity Centre (SAC) is started in the campus.

SAC provides a platform for students for developing their non scholastic talents.

Under SAC there are a number of clubs like Media club, Science and Innovation

club, Performing Arts and Music club, Arts and Literature club, Rotaract club and

LEO club. It provides a platform for students to improve their skills in different

areas.

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5 Faculty Contributions (200)

List of Faculty Members: Exclusively for the Programme/Shared with other Programmes

Name of the Faculty member

Qualification,

University, and year of

graduation

Designation and date of joining the institution

Distribution of teaching load (%)

(2015-16)

Number of research

publications in journals

and conferences

IPRs R&D and consultancy work with amount

(Rs. In Lakhs)

Holding an

incubation unit

Interaction

with outside world

1st Year UG

PG 2012-16

Dr. V.V.N. Murthy Ph.D. Assoc. Prof. Nov,1989

0.00 33.33 66.67 18 -- 6.97 -- 3

Dr. M. Ramalinga Raju Ph.D. Professor, Nov,1989

15.00 65.00 20.00 10 -- -- -- 5

Dr. Ch. SaiBabu Ph.D. Professor, Nov,1992

0.00 73.33 26.67 30 -- 10.00 -- 3

Dr. S. Sivanaga Raju Ph.D. Professor, Nov,1999

0.00 24.14 75.86 16 1 0.96 --

3

Dr. R. SrinivasaRao Ph.D. Professor, Nov,1999 0.00 0.00 100.00 27 -- 31.42 -- 3

Dr. K. Ravindra Ph.D. Asst. Prof. June,2003 0.00 74.19 25.81 6 -- --- -- 3

Sri T.Murali Mohan M.Tech. (Ph.D)

Asst. Prof. June,2003 0.00 54.84 45.16 10 -- --- -- 3

Dr K.Sri Kumar

Ph.D. Asst. Prof. June,2003 11.11 14.81 74.07 18 -- --- -- 3

Dr. N. Sumathi Ph.D Asst. Prof. Nov,2006 0.00 24.14 75.86

14 -- 6.01 -- 5

Dr. K. Venkata Reddy Ph.D. Asst. Prof. Nov,2006 0.00 37.14 62.86 17 -- 7.00 -- 5

Dr M. NageswaraRao Ph.D Asst. Prof. Nov,2006 11.54 26.92 61.54 13 -- -- -- 3

Sri B. Naresh M.Tech. (Ph.D)

Asst. Prof Nov,2006 0.00 41.94 58.06 4 -- 1.14 -- 3

Sri M. RavindraBabu M.Tech. (Ph.D)

Asst. Prof. June,2012 0.00 46.67 53.33 6 -- -- -- 3

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5.1 Student­ Teacher Ratio (STR)(20) (Instruction: The institution may complete this table for the calculation of the student-teacher ratio (STR). Teaching loads of the faculty member contributing to only under graduate programme (2nd, 3rd, and4th year) are considered to calculate the STR.)

U1 = Number of Students in UG 2

nd

Year U2 = Number of Students in UG 3

rd

Year U3 = Number of Students in UG 4

th

Year P1 = Number of Students in PG 1

st

Year P2 = Number of Students in PG 2

nd

Year N1 = Total Number of Faculty Members in the Parent Department

S = Number of Students in the Parent Department = U1 + U2 + U3 + P1 + P2

Student Teacher Ratio (STR) = S / N1

Assessment = [20 x 13 /STR], subject to maximum of 20.

Year U1 U2 U3 P1 P2 S F STR Assessment

CAY (2015-16) 52 51 51 25 23 202 13 15.53 16.57 CAY m1(2014-15) 53 50 51 25 25 205 13 15.77 16.49 CAY m2(2013-14) 50 51 51 25 20 203 13 15.62 16.65 CAY m3(2012-13) 52 51 51 24 38 216 13 16.61 16.10

Average Assessment = (16.57+16.49+16.65+16.10)/4 = 16.45

5.2 Faculty strength in PG programme (20)

X = Number of faculty members with PhD available for PG Programme Y= Number of faculty members with Ph.D./M.Tech./M.E available for PG Programme

Assessment = 20 x [X/Y] Assessment will be done on the basis of the number of faculty members with Ph.D./M.Tech./M.E., available for the PG programme.[Minimum number suggested: 4] X Y Assessment CAY (2015-16) 3 6 10 CAY m1(2014-15) 3

-- 6 10

CAY m2(2013-14) 3 6 10 CAY m3(2012-13) 2 7 5.71

Note: Programme specific information for theory courses is only provided in the above table.

Average Assessment = (10+10+10+5.71)/4 = 8.92

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5.3 Faculty Qualifications (30)

Assessment = 3×FQI where, FQI = Faculty qualification index = (10x+6y+4z0)/N2

such that, x+ y +z0≤ N2; and z0≤ z where, x = Number of faculty members with Ph.D

Y = Number of faculty members with ME/M.Tech Z = Number of faculty members with BE / B.Tech / MSc.

X y z N FQI Assessment

CAY m3(2012-13) 7 7 -10 7 10 30

CAY m2(2013-14) 6 7 -9 6 10 30

CAY m1(2014-15) 6 7 -9 6 10 30 CAY (2015-16) 7 6 -8 6 10 30

Average assessment 30

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5.4 Faculty Competencies correlation to Programme Curriculum (15)

(Indicate the faculty competencies (specialisation, research publication, course developments etc.) to correlate the programme curriculum)

Abbreviations: EM – Electrical Machines, UEE – Utilization of Electrical Energy, GMHVE – Generation Measurement of High Voltage Equipment, EC – Electrical Circuits, PE – Power Electronics, PSD – Power Semiconductor Drives, NCES – Non Conventional Energy Sources, RES – Renewable Energy Sources, Econ – Energy Conservation, PSA –

Name of the Faculty Faculty Qualifications & Areas of Specialization

No. of research

publications (2010-16)

Faculty competencies in Course developments

No of Courses

Developed

Names of the Subjects

Dr. V.V.N.Murthy M.Tech. Ph.D Spl: Power Systems and HV Engg.

21 3 EM-III, UEE, GMHVE

Dr. M. Ramalinga Raju

M.Tech., Ph.D Spl: Energy Systems, electrical machines and industrial power electronics

32 8 EM-I&II, EC-I&II, PE, EM-II, PSD, NCES, RES, ECon

Dr. Ch. SaiBabu M.Tech., Ph.D. Spl: Electrical Machines & Industrial Drives

53 7 EM, OT, PE, PSD

Dr. S. Siva Naga Raju M.Tech., Ph.D. Spl: Power Systems

25 3 PSA, PSOC, VS

Dr. R. Srinviasa Rao M.E., Ph.D. Spl: Power Systems and HV Engg.

45 4 HVAC,FACTS, PSOC, GMHVE

Dr. K. Ravindra M.E., Ph.D. Spl: Electric Drives 12 2 PE, PSD

Sri T. Murali Mohan M.Tech., (Ph.D) Spl: Power Systems 15 4 E.M.F,A.P.S.P,

EACM, PSA

Smt. N. Sumathi M.Tech. (Ph.D) Spl: Power Systems (HV)

17 2 HVE, PDHVE, DIE

Sri K. Sri Kumar M.Tech. (Ph.D) Spl: Power Systems and HV Engg.

21 3 EM, PS-I, All UG labs are established at JNTUV

Dr. K. Venkata Reddy M.Tech. , Ph.D Spl: Power & Industrial Drives

23 2 REA, EMD

Sri M. Nageswara Rao M.Tech., (Ph.D) Spl: Control Systems & Instrumentation

17 2 CS, ACS, AI

Sri B. Naresh M.Tech. (Ph.D) Spl: Power Electronics 10 2 PS-II, PE, DSP,

Sri M. Ravindra Babu M.Tech., (Ph.D) Spl: Power Systems

17 2 EDS, SGP, APSP

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Power System Analysis, PSOC – Power System Operation and Control, VS – Voltage Stability, HVE – High Voltage Engineering, PDHVE – Partial Discharges in HVE, DIE – Dielectric Insulation Engineering, PS – Power Systems, REA – Reliability Engineering & Applications, EMD – Electrical Machine Design, CS – Control Systems, ACS – Advanced Control Systems, AI – Artificial Intelligence Techniques, DSP – Digital Signal Processing, EDS – Electrical Distribution Systems, SGP – Switch Gear and Protection, APSP – Advanced Power System Protection.

5.5 Faculty as participants/resource persons in faculty development/training activities (15)

(Instruction: A faculty member scores maximum five points for a part icipat ion/resource person.) Participant/resource person in two week faculty development programme: 5 points Participant/resource person in one week faculty development programme: 3 Points

Name of the faculty

Max.5per faculty CAYm3

(2012-13) CAYm2

(2013-14) CAYm1

(2014-15) CAY

(2015-16)

Dr.V.V.N. Murthy - - - -

Dr. M. Ramalinga Raju 3 3 3 -

Dr. Ch.Sai Babu 3 3 - -

Dr. S.Sivanagaraju 3 5 3 -

Dr.R.Srinivasa Rao 3 3 3 3

Dr. K. Ravindra 3 5 - 5

Sri T Murali Mohan 3 5 3 3

Sri K.Sri Kumar 3 5 3 3

Smt N. Sumathi 5 5 - 3

Dr. K.Venkata Reddy 3 5 - 3

Sri M. Nageswara Rao 3 5 5 3

Sri B. Naresh 3 3 5 3

Sri M. Ravindra Babu 5 5 -- 5

Sum 40 52 25 31

N (Number of faculty positions required for an STR)

7

6

6

6

Assessment=3×Sum/N 15 15 12.50 15

Average assessment 14.16

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5.6 Faculty Retention (15)

Assessment = 3×RPI/N Where RPI = Retention point index = Points assigned to all

faculty members

Where points assigned to a faculty member=1point for each year of experience at the institute but notexceeding5.

Item CAYm3

(2012-13) CAYm2

(2013-14) CAYm1

(2014-15) CAY (2015-

16)

Number of faculty members with experience of less than l year (x0)

- - - -

Number of faculty members with 1 to 2 years experience (x1)

- - - -

Number of faculty members with2 to 3 years experience(x2)

-- - - -

Number of faculty members with 3 to 4 years experience (x3)

1 1 1 1

Number of faculty members with 4 to 5years experience (x4)

- - - -

Number of faculty members with more than 5years experience(x5)

13 12 12 12

N 7 6 6 6

RPI=x1+2x2+3x3+4x4+5x5 68 63 63 63

Assessment 15 15 15 15

Average assessment 15

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5.7 Faculty Research Publications (FRP)(30)

Assessment of FRP =6× (Sum of the research publication points scored by each faculty member)/N

(Instruction: A faculty member scores maximum five research publication points depending upon the quality of the research papers and books published in the past three years.)

The research papers considered are those (i) which can be located on Internet and/or are included in hard-copy volumes/proceedings, published by reputed publishers, and (ii) the faculty member’s affiliation, in the published papers/books, is of the current institution. Include a list of all such publications and IPRs along with details of DOI, publisher,

month/year, etc.

Name of the faculty (contributing to FRP)

FRP points(max.5perfaculty)

CAYm3 (2012-13)

CAYm2 (2013-14)

CAYm1 (2014-15)

CAY (2015-16)

Dr. V.V.N. Murthy 5 5 4 -

Dr. M. Ramalinga Raju 3 4 2 1

Dr. Ch.SaiBabu 5 5 5 4

Dr. S.Siva Naga Raju 1 1 5 5

Dr. R.Srinivasa Rao 5 5 5 2

Dr. K.Ravindra 5 - 1 0

Sri. T.Murali Mohan 2 2 2 4

Sri. K.Sri Kumar 5 - 2 4

Smt. N.Sumathi 3 1 5 4

Dr. K.Venkata Reddy 5 2 5 5

Sri. M. Nageswara Rao 5 4 - 4

Sri B. Naresh 1 2 - 1

M. Ravindra Babu 2 4 - -

Sum 47 35 36 34

N(Number of faculty positions required for an STR of15)

7 6 6

6

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Assessment of FRP=6 ×Sum/N 30 30 30 30

Average assessment 30

5.8 Faculty Intellectual Property Rights (FIPR)(10)

Assessment of FIPR=2× (Sum of the FIPR points scored by each faculty member)/N

(Instruction: A faculty member scores a maximum of five FIPR points. FIPR includes awarded national/international patents, design, and copyrights.)

Name of faculty member(contributing to FIPR)

FIPR points(max.5perfacultymember)

CAYm3 (2012-13)

CAYm2 (2013-14)

CAYm1 (2014-15)

CAY (2015-16)

Dr.S.Siva Naga Raju (1.one national patent filed titled hybrid auto rickshaw) (2.one national patent filed titled System and Method for Multi Fuel Emission in Power Plant Operation)

-- -- 5 5

Sum -- -- 5 5

N 7 6 6 6

Assessment of FRDC = 2×Sum/N -- -- 1.67 1.67

Average assessment 0.835

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5.9 Funded R&D Projects and Consultancy (FRDC) Work (30)

Assessment of R&D and consultancy projects = 6× (Sum of FRDC by each faculty member) //N (Instruction: A faculty member scores maximum 5 points, depending upon the amount.) A suggested scheme is given below for a minimum amount ofRs.1lakh: Five points for funding by national agency, Four points for funding by state agency /private sector Two points for funding by the sponsoring trust /society.

Name of faculty member(contributing to FPPC)

FRD Cpoints (max.5perfaculty)

CAYm3 (2012-13)

CAYm2 (2013-14)

CAYm1 (2014-15)

CAY (2015-16)

Dr.V.V.N.Murthy 4 4 4 -

Dr.M.Ramalinga Raju - - - - Dr.Ch.SaiBabu - - - - Dr.S.Siva Naga Raju 4 - - -

Dr.R.Srinivasa Rao - 5 5 5

Dr.K.Ravindra - - - -

Sri T.Murali Mohan - - - -

Sri K.Sri Kumar - - - -

Smt N.Sumathi 4 4 4 -

Dr.K.Venkata Reddy - - - -

Sri M.Nageswara Rao - - - -

Sri B.Naresh 4 - - -

Sri M.Ravindra Babu - - - -

Sum 16 13 13 5

N 7 6 6 6

Assessment of FRDC = 6×Sum/N 13.71 13 13 5

Average assessment

11.17

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5.10 Faculty Interaction with Outside World (15)

FIP=Faculty interaction points

Assessment=3× (Sum of FIP by each faculty member)/N

(Instruction: A faculty member gets a maximum of five interaction points, depending upon the type of institution or R&D laboratory or industry, as follows)

Five points for interaction with a reputed institution abroad, institution of eminence in India, or national research laboratories,

Three points for interaction with institution /industry (not covered earlier).

Points to be awarded, for those activities, which result in joint efforts in publication of books/research paper, pursuing externally funded R&D/ consultancy projects and/or development of semester-long course/teaching modules.

Name of faculty member (contributing to FIP)

FIP points

CAYm3 (2012-13)

CAYm2 (2013-14)

CAYm1 (2014-15)

CAY (2015-16)

Dr. V.V.N.Murthy 3 3 3 3 Dr.M.Ramalinga Raju 3 3 5 3 Dr.Ch.SaiBabu 5 3 3 3 Dr.S.Siva Naga Raju 3 3 3 3 Dr.R.Srinivasa Rao 3 3 3 3 Dr.K.Ravindra 5 5 3 3 Sri. T.Murali Mohan 3 3 3 3 Sri. K.Sri Kumar 3 3 3 3 Smt. N.Sumathi 5 5 5 3 Dr. K.Venkata Reddy 3 3 5 3

Sri M.Nageswara Rao 3 3 3 3

Sri B.Naresh 3 3 3 3

Sri M.Ravindra Babu 3 3 3 3

Sum 45 43 45 39

N 7 6 6 6

Assessment of FIP=3×Sum/N 15 15 15 15

Average assessment 15

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6 Facilities and Technical Support (75)

Description of classrooms, faculty rooms, seminar, and conference halls :( Entries in the following table are sample entries)

The class rooms, faculty rooms, seminar hall and conference hall facilities available

in the Department are as follows:

Room description Usage Shared/ exclusive

Seating Capacity

Rooms equipped with PC, Internet, Bookrack, meeting

space, etc.

Class Room : M1 Class Room for I-M.Tech HVE Exclusive 30

Black Board and class room furniture

Class Room : M2 Class Room for I-M.Tech APS Exclusive 30 Black Board and class room

Furniture

e-Class Room Class Room for U.G & P.G Shared 100

Black Board, LCD Projector with Screen. Funding for e-class room furniture and audio system is sanctioned

Class Room : B1 Class Room for I-B.Tech Exclusive 60

Black Board and class room furniture

Class Room : B2 Class Room for II-B.Tech Exclusive 60

Black Board, LCD Projector with Screen and class room furniture

Class Room : B3 Class Room for III-B.Tech Exclusive 60

Black Board, LCD Projector with Screen and class room furniture

Class Room : B4 Class Room for IV-B.Tech Exclusive 60

Black Board, LCD Projector with Screen and class room furniture

Class Room : B5 Class Room for I-B.Tech (IIMDP) Exclusive 30

Black Board and class room furniture

Class Room : B6 Class Room for II-B.Tech (IIMDP)

Exclusive 60 Black Board and class room furniture

HOD room/ Conference Hall

Departmental staff meetings and other purposes

Exclusive -- Furniture with PCs, printer, Xerox machine, Almarah, rack and LCD projector with screen.

Faculty Rooms: 13 -- Exclusive -- Furniture with PC, Printer Almarah and rack

Faculty Rooms: 3 -- Shared -- Furniture with PC with Almarah

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Research Scholars: 1 -- Shared -- Furniture with PC

Ladies waiting hall -- Shared -- Bed, Sofa-Set, Dressing Table and chairs

6.1 Classrooms in the Department (15)

6.1.1 Adequate number of rooms for lectures (core/electives), seminars, tutorials, etc., for the programme (5)

(Instruction: Assessment based on the information provided in the preceding table.)

Adequate number of Class rooms, Faculty rooms along with e-class room is

available in the Department.

Seminar hall is not available in the Department, however the e-class room is

utilizing for conducting seminars, guest lectures in the Department.

Additional space available in the Department is temporarily shared to the MBA

Department, shortly this space will be available, in this space it is proposed to

establish seminar hall, additional Class rooms and Faculty rooms.

6.1.2 Teaching aids---multimedia projectors, etc.(5)

All Class rooms are equipped with glass boards.

LCD projectors are provided in 4 class rooms to deliver Power Point presentations,

e-class notes, demos and etc.

Display charts are provided in some places to explain the basic principles of

Electrical Engineering and

Display a chart of list of practical’s conducted in laboratories are provided.

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6.1.3 Acoustics, classroom size, conditions of chairs/benches, air circulation, lighting, exits, ambience, and such other amenities/facilities (5)

(Instruction: Assessment based on the information provided in the preceding table and the inspection there of.)

All class room are well equipped with windows for air circulation, also there are

provisions for natural and sufficient artificial lighting

Sufficient number of fans and tube lights are provided for better air circulation

and ventilation.

All class rooms are provided teacher table, student benches for comfortable

seating.

All class rooms are having three seated furniture with sufficient number of

benches to accommodate all the students as per the requirement. Each class

room is provided with entry and exit.

The class room has well in size to enable excellent audible environment.

The provided Glass Board is clearly visible from all corners of the class room.

Good academic ambience is maintained in the classes and in the vicinity of the

department.

Tutorial rooms are also available for academically weaker students.

6.2 Faculty Rooms in the Department (15)

6.2.1 Availability of individual faculty rooms (5)

(Instruction: Assessment based on the information provided in the preceding table.)

The department is having one HOD room and 17 Faculty rooms.

The HOD Room equipped with PC with internet, printer and adequate furniture

All regular faculty members have individual rooms; those accommodated with

sufficient furniture, PCs with printer and internet connections.

6.2.2 Room equipped with white/black board, computer, Internet, and such other amenities/facilities (5)

(Instruction: Assessment based on the information provided in the preceding table)

All class rooms are equipped with glass board; moreover four classrooms

are having projectors, screens and PCs with internet connection facility.

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All computers available in the department are having internet facility.

The computer labs available in the department are having Internet /

Intranet/USB Drive + printer facility.

The department is having well notice boards, intercom connection and

dustbin.

Ladies waiting room is available for girls students with furniture 6.2.3 Usage of room for counselling/discussion with students (5)

(Instruction: Assessment based on the information provided in the preceding table and the inspection thereof.) In addition to the faculty rooms, counseling cabin, computer room,

seminar hall are used for discussion and counseling the students.

E-class room is provided to share the ideas of students and Faculty as and

when required.

6.3 Laboratories in the Department to meet the programme curriculum requirements and the POs (30)

Laboratory description in the curriculum

Exclusive use /shared

Space, number of students

Number of experiments

Quality of instruments

Laboratory manuals

High Voltage Engineering Laboratory

Exclusive 25 10 Good Available

Simulation Laboratory Shared 25 10 Good Available

6.3.1 Adequate, well-equipped laboratories to meet the curriculum requirements and the POs (10)

(Instruction: Assessment based on the information provided in the preceding table.)

The Department has well equipped HV engineering and Simulation laboratories to

run the HVE PG programme as per curriculum.

Each lab has the enough facility to conduct experiments as per the curriculum.

In addition to academic purpose, the HV Engineering laboratory is also used to

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research and consultancy services

The HV Engineering laboratory is providing services to the private engineering

colleges those who are offering PG programme in the HV Engineering

6.3.2 Availability of computing facilities in the department (5) (Instruction: Assessment based on the information provided in the preceding table.)

Internet facility with 30 computers is available for the students. e-journals, e-books

and NPTEL lectures are accessing through these computers.

The computers are having USB drive facility for accessing data; however students are

restricted to use pen drives. Forti-gate firewall is activated to avoid access of

unauthorized websites. 6.3.3 Availability of research facilities to conduct project works/thesis work (5)

(Articulate the facilities provided to carry out the project works/thesis).

Internet laboratory is provided during the working hours for accessing e-journals.

Licensed e-journals of IEEE-Xplore, Science-direct are available for the

students and faculty. Also Delnetnet working library access is provided for e-

books and other e-content.

Simulation laboratory is made available for the students to do project works

such as PSCAD, Multisim, CASPOC, PSPICE and MATLAB.

HV Engineering laboratory is also provided for project works

6.3.4 Availability of laboratories with technical support within and beyond working hours (5)

(Instruction: Assessment based on the information provided in the preceding table.)

Sl. No.

Name of the Laboratory Working hours Technical Support

1. HV Engineering laboratory 9.00 am to 4.30 p.m (within working hours)

One Faculty in-charge, one Technical assistant/mechanic and one attender is available

2. Simulation laboratory 9.00 am to 4.30 p.m

(within working hours)

One Faculty in-charge, one Technical assistant/mechanic and one attender is available

3. Internet Facility 9.00 am to 4.30 p.m (within working hours)

Technical assistant/mechanic and one attender is available

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6.3.5 Equipment to run experiments and their maintenance, number of students per experimental setup, size of the laboratories, overall ambience, etc. (5)

(Instruction: Assessment based on the information provided in the preceding table.)

Exclusive equipment is available for every experiment they are permanently arranged

in the available space

Sufficient supporting staff is available for the maintenance, the working status and to

maintain good academic ambiance of the laboratories.

HVE and Simulation laboratories are established with sufficient space in which the

HV Engineering laboratory is one of the oldest one.

6.4 Technical Man power Support in the Department (15)

Name Designation Pay

Scale Exclusive/

shared work

Qualification Other technical

skills gained

Responsibility

At joining

Now

On regular basis:

G. Veerraju Electrical Wiremen

12,190/- Exclusive I.T.I I.T.I

Type higher English & Telugu

Office work (Dept.)

Sri V. SimhaChalam

Instructor 27,000/- Exclusive I.T.I I.T.I HV lab maintenance

High Voltage Laboratory

Sri Y. BhaskaraRao Mechanic 22,450/- Exclusive I.T.I

B. Tech, (M.Te

ch)

HV lab maintenance

On Deputation to Engineering department as A.E.E.

Sri P. SubbaRao Armature Winder

24,950/- Exclusive X Class X

Class

Power house &CS lab

Control Systems Lab

Sri K. Siva Shankar PHED 22,450/- Exclusive X Class X

Class Power house

Power House

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Sri K.V. Ramana Electrical Wire Man

22,450/- Exclusive X Class X

Class

Power house & M/c lab

Microprocessors Lab

Sri P.V. Ramana Mechanic 22,450/- Exclusive I.T.I I.T.I

Power house /systems lab

Electrical Mechanic

Sri T. S. PrakasaRao

Work Shop Helper

18,500/- Exclusive X Class X

Class Systems/PE lab

Lab Work

Sri R. Venkateswarulu

Lab Attender

11,830/- Exclusive X Class X

Class --

Lab/Office Work

SmtK.Ch.Appayamma

Sweeper 11,830/- Exclusive V Class V

Class --

Department Maintenance

Sri A Durga Prasad Watch Man 10,050/- Exclusive IX

Class IX

Class --

Lab/Office Work

On NMR basis:

R. ChittiRaju Mastery 8,000/- Exclusive X Class X Class PE/Ckts lab

Electrical Maintenance

S. Ravi Sweeper 5,900/- Exclusive X Class X Class -- Sweeper

K.SatyaNarayana Work Shop Helper

8,000/- Exclusive

VIII Class

VIII Class

-- Meters room

P.SatyaNarayana Work Shop Helper

8,000/- Exclusive

VIII Class

VIII Class

-- Computer Lab work

Hariharakumar Lab Technician

8,000/-

Exclusive ITI ITI DC M/c lab

Electrical machines

U.Srinu Lab Technician

8,000/-

Exclusive ITI ITI AC M/c lab

Electrical machines

6.4.1 Availability of adequate and qualified technical supporting staff for programme-specific laboratories (10)

(Instruction: Assessment based on the information provided in the preceding table.)

The department is having two well qualified and experienced technical staff to run

and maintain program specific laboratories and to assist the students in the laboratory.

The two supporting staff of HV Engineering lab is trained at CPRI Bangalore to

handle the equipment.

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Each lab is having one mechanic/Instructor along with a teaching faculty who is an

in-charge of a laboratory with technical expertise to conduct the lab as shown below.

Exclusive equipment is available for every experiment they are permanently arranged

in the available space

Sl. No.

Name of the laboratory of the HVE PG Program

Laboratory in-charge

Technical support

1. HV Engineering laboratory Smt. N Sumathi Y .BhaskaraRao (Mechanic)

V. Simhachalam (Instructor)

2. Simulation laboratory Sri. T. Murali Mohan

P.V. Ramana (Mechanic)

3. Internet Facility B. Ajay Babu (Asst. Prof (C))

P.V. Ramana (Mechanic)

6.4.2 Incentives, skill-upgrade, and professional advancement (5) (Instruction: Assessment based on the information provided in the preceding table.)

Sri. Ch. RamachandraRao is completed his B. Tech and pursuing M. Tech. He joined as

Technical Assistant and deputed as Asst. Engineer. Sri. Y .BhaskaraRao is completed his B. Tech and pursuing M. Tech. He joined as

Mechanic and deputed as Asst. Engineer. Sri. Sri V. SimhaChalam and Sri. Y .BhaskaraRaoare trained at CPRI Bangalore for

High Voltage Lab. Sri. Y. BhaskaraRao is trained at Chandigarh for computer hardware programming.

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7 Teaching-Learning Process (75)

7.1 Evaluation process: coursework (25)

7.1.1 Evaluation Process–Class test/mid-term test schedules and procedures for

systematic evaluation, internal assessments. (10)

(Assessment is based upon the efficacy of the evaluation process being followed. Relevant data may be inserted here)

The performance of the candidate in each semester shall be evaluated subject-wise, a

maximum of 100 marks for theory and 100 marks for Laboratory, on the basis of

Internal Evaluation and End Semester Examination.

For the theory subjects, 60 marks shall be awarded based on the performance in the

End Semester Examination, 40 marks shall be awarded based on the Internal

Evaluation. The internal evaluation shall be made based on the average of the marks

secured in the two Mid Term-Examinations conducted, one in the middle of the

Semester and the other immediately after the completion of instruction.

The external examination shall be conducted for duration of 180 minutes with 5

questions to be answered out of 8 questions. For practical subjects. 60 marks shall be

awarded based on the performance in the End Semester Examinations, 40 marks shall

be awarded based on the day-to-day performance in Laboratory as Internal Marks.

Laboratory external examination for M.Tech courses must be conducted with two

Examiners, one of them being Laboratory Class Teacher and second examiner shall

be appointed by the University.

Mid 1 Marks

(Theory) (Max 40)

Mid 2 Marks

(Theory) (Max 40)

Average of two mid

exams (Theory) (Max 40)

End Exam Marks

(Theory) (Max 60)

Total (Theory)

(Max 100)

Lab Internal Marks (Max 40)

Lab End Exam Marks

(Max 60)

Total Lab Marks

(Max100)

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The internal examination shall be conducted for duration of 120 minutes with 4

questions to be answered out of 4 questions without any choice. For practical

subjects, 40 internal marks shall be awarded based on the day-to-day performance

and internal exam conducted at the end of semester.

Pass Criteria: A candidate shall pass if he secures a minimum of 40% of external

marks in theory and 50% of external marks in the lab Examination, and should

secure a minimum aggregate of 50% of the total marks.

Re-registration criteria: A candidate shall be given one chance to re-register for

each subject provided the internal marks secured by a candidate are less than 50%

and he has failed in the end examination. At a given time a candidate is permitted to

re-register for a maximum of two subjects in addition to the subjects of regular

semester subjects.

Project work evaluation: A candidate is allowed to submit the thesis based on the

recommendations of the project review committee (PRC) and on completion of all

subjects at the end of 4thsemester. Head of the Department shall submit a panel of 5

examiners, eminent in that field in consultation with the concerned internal guide

and the thesis shall be adjudicated by external examiner appointed by the Principal.

The external viva voce examination is conducted by external examiner and grades

are awarded.

7.1.2 Seminar and Presentation Evaluation (10)

(Assessment is based upon the methodology being followed and its effectiveness)

There will be two seminar presentations during 3rdand 4thSemesters. For seminar, a

student under the supervision of a faculty member, shall collect the literature on a topic

and critically review the literature and submit it to the Department in a report form and

shall make an oral presentation before the Departmental Committee.

The Departmental Committee consists of Head of the Department, supervisor and two other senior faculty members of the department. For Seminar there will be only internal evaluation of 50 marks. A candidate has to secure a minimum of 50% to be declared successful.

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7.1.3 Performance and Feedback [3]

Assessment is based upon effective implementation of the following activities:

O Post-semester feedback to students on their performance O Extra care for poor performers and remedial classes O Comparison of mid and end semester performance

Relevant data may be inserted here

The performance of each candidate after every semester is evaluated and the feedback is

given to each student. If any student has backlogs in a semester.

The remedial classes will be conducted for them in the evening hours without disturbing

the normal working hours. The feedback given to the students helps them to improve in

their weak areas in the coming semesters.

7.1.4 Mechanism for addressing evaluation related grievances [2]

Assessment is based upon the efficacy of the mechanism being followed. Relevant data may be inserted here.

All the grievances related to evaluation are sorted by a committee appointed by the

Principal.

The constitution of the committee is as follows

Vice-Principal - Chairman

HOD - Member

Subject expert - Member

Officer In-charge of Exams - Convener

7.2 Evaluation Process: Project Work/THESIS (25)

Details of Thesis Allocation, Evaluation and Presentation:

Year Name of Candidate

Name of Supervisor/

Joint supervisor

Title of Thesis

Whether Evaluation Committee

was Constituted

(Yes/No)

Name of the

External Member

Thesis Presentation

Dates

The details of CAY m2 is shown in Appendix - II

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7.2.1 Allocation of Students to Eligible Faculty Members (supervisors) [10]

The students are having flexibility to choose the supervisor.

The faculty who are having P.G qualification are eligible as project supervisors

The faculty member has to accept for supervision of the project for specific number of PG

students depending upon the total strength of students available in that academic year

7.2.2 Constitution of Evaluation Committee with at least One External Member[10]

For the evaluation project, a project review Committee (PRC) was constituted with Head

of the Department and two other senior faculty members.

Registration of Project Work: A candidate is permitted to register for the project work

after satisfying the attendance requirement of all the subjects, both theory and practical.

A candidate is permitted to submit Project Thesis only after successful completion of

theory and practical course with the approval of PRC not earlier than 40 weeks from the

date of registration of the project work.

Head of the Department shall submit a panel of 5 examiners, eminent in that field in

consultation with the concerned internal guide and the thesis shall be adjudicated by

external examiner appointed by the Principal. The external viva voce examination is

conducted by external examiner and grades are awarded.

Name & address of the supervisor

Name & address of the External Examiner

Name of the Internal Examiner

Date of the Viva-Voce Examination

Report of the viva – voce examination

A – excellent, B – good, C – satisfactory, D – unsatisfactory**

** The candidate is recommended for re-submission with necessary modifications suggested by the examiners, if candidate is awarded D grade,

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7.2.3 Schedule Showing Thesis Presentation at least twice during the semester [5] The work on the project shall be initiated at the beginning of the II year and the duration

of the project is two semesters.

A candidate is permitted to submit Project Thesis only after successful completion of

theory and practical course with the approval of PRC not earlier than 40 weeks from the

date of registration of the project work.

The students are permitted to present their thesis work two times during III and IV

semesters before the project review committee. At the end of the thesis work it is

evaluated by the internal and external examiners.

7.3 TEACHING EVALUATION AND FEEDBACK SYSTEM [10]

7.3.1 Guidelines for Student Feedback System [3]

(Assessment is based upon the effectiveness of the guide lines for student feedback system. The design and effective implementation of the guide lines are essential for student feedback system.)

Students Feedback on the teacher and the subject is based on the following

criteria on scale of 20 points for each criterion and 100 points for all the criteria.

1. Depth of knowledge in the subject and clarity of expression

2. Syllabus coverage and utilization of class time

3. Judgment of Student Merit

4. Accessibility to student for discussion of subject outside the class room

5. Helping the students for their personality development

Based on these criteria the performance of the faculty is measured for the

effective course delivery.

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7.3.2 Analysis of Feedback by HOD and the Faculty [2]

(Assessment is based upon the methodology being followed for analysis of feedback and its effectiveness.)

The automated feedback is taken through online before the commencement

of the end theory examination and these feedback forms are preserved in the software.

This feedback is taken by the examination section under the supervision of Vice-

Principal and the chairman of feedback committee of the College. The feedback is

analyses and evaluated in the department.

7.3.3 Corrective Measures and Implementation Followed [5]

(Assessment is based upon the effectiveness of the implementation of the corrective measures and subsequent follow-up.)

The result of the feedback analysis is communicated to the respective departments

and to the concerned faculty, so as to enable them to know their weakness in the course

delivery and the subject knowledge. Based on the feedback analysis one of the faculty

may secure best teacher award. The award of best teacher is given to encourage the

teaching staff for ensuring effective course delivery. However the faculty with weak

performance is advised to improvise their subject knowledge and delivery skills. After

the performance appraisal, staff members are encouraged to attend faculty development

courses, workshops, refresher courses and training programmes.

7.4 Self learning beyond syllabus and outreach activities [15]

7.4.1 Scope for self-learning (5)

(Instruction: The institution needs to specify the scope for self-learning /learning beyond syllabus and creation of facilities for self-learning/learning beyond syllabus.)

Mode of Learning Facilities/Means

Self-learning The students are assigned to practice the usage of software tools from the user manuals in order to

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carry project works.

The students are given assignments, tutorials which will prompt them to learn on their own.

Active learning and collaborative learning processes are encouraged in the class room.

Learning beyond syllabus The students are given seminar and project works such that they acquire knowledge in the areas which are beyond the syllabus

7.4.2 Generation of self-learning facilities, and availability of materials for learning beyond syllabus (5)

(Instruction: The institution needs to specify the facilities for self-learning/learning beyond syllabus.)

The Department is generating self-learning facilities through various modes. The

various modes are:

Web based learning: Internet offers new possibilities to structure, represent, adapt and integrate various

learning content and materials. Based on it, we are providing digital library facility to all

the students in which internet connection is available.

All course material is available on intra-net. By watching the NPTEL videos on internet,

the student is able to learn beyond syllabus.

In addition to digital library, a library in which hundreds of volumes of books are present

is available. The nook and corner of every topic is available through the library. All the

video lectures are present in CD form for referring at any moment. Class room presentations: We allow students to prepare and present topics from curriculum. There are LCD

projectors for presentations in the class rooms. Not only the technical aspects but also

non-technical topics are also presented.

The following facilities are provided for self-learning The internet laboratory is provided for the students

Access for IEEE and Science direct licensed e – journals

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The students are need to self-learn MATLAB fundamentals and their tool boxes

according to their requirement in the project

MATLAB – 2015a licensed version is available for PG students.

7.4.3 Career Guidance, Training, Placement, and Entrepreneurship Cell (5)

(Instruction: The institution may specify the facility and management to facilitate career guidance including counselling for higher studies, industry interaction for training/internship/placement, Entrepreneurship cell and incubation facility and impact of such systems.)

The Training and Placement, Career Guidance & Entrepreneurship Cell of this college

provides guidance and all the assistance for the students in order to achieve their career goals.

The unit takes right steps in identifying the demands of the current industry and prepares our

students towards this need. Adequate emphasis is given for soft skill development

complementing the regular academic programmes.

Aptitude tests and group discussions are conducted at regular intervals to enable the

students to improve their performance in competitive exams. The Placement Officer who is

assisted by faculty and student representatives from all the departments heads this unit. Job

oriented courses and special training programmes are regularly conducted. The University is also

welcomes guest lectures, visiting faculty members for training students and faculty members too.

Objective and Goal of the Training & Placement Cell:

To mould the students to meet the corporate expectation and place them in reputed

companies based on the expected Job profiles of each student.

The goal of Training & Placement Cell is to provide employment opportunities and

market ready training to Students. At UCEK-JNTUK, we foster a climate where collaboration

with industry thrives, generating both breakthrough discoveries and the science and technology

that can support continuous innovation and growth. With a perfect track record of very

productive relationships with corporations of all sizes, from start-ups to mature, successful

enterprises, our institutions provide the students with education, research and connections to

world class faculty and corporate.

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The Training and Placement Cell of the Institute centrally handles campus placement of

the graduating students and Post graduates of our campus. The Cell provides complete support to

the visiting companies at every stage of placement process. The Cell is well equipped with ample

infrastructure in Terms of Testing halls, Consultancy Hall for Presentations, Pre-Placement

Talks, Written Tests, Interviews and Group Discussions are made as per the requirement of the

visiting companies.

Training:

To meet the rapid changes in technology our college conducts Value Added Courses

which the students learn beyond their syllabus for the students. The other unique feature of the

training programme is the need analysis done among the students and based on their need they

are exposed to various training programmes. The effectiveness of the training programme is

analyzed by the feedback collected from each and every student.

The Training is provided to the final year students with the support of TEQIP II and the

details are as follows:

1. Communication training, Soft Skill training and Engineering training.

2. Technical Training -C and C++, Oracle, Embedded systems, Java and PLM

3. IV year students – The Cell arranges Campus Recruitment Training for students in

industries for 3-4 weeks at the end of 7th Semester.

Placement Activities:

The institute is having full-fledged Placement cell, which monitors the employment

opportunities and arrange campus interviews for the final year students.

Our Campus recruitment program starts by the beginning of the Pre-Final semester.

The On Campus recruitment program keeps continuing till the end of their final semester.

Offer support for our students by arranging Off-Campus Interviews also.

Recruitment Process:

The placement committee with the objective of 100% opportunity for the students in the

interview starts their placement activity in the June every year. The placement office liaises with

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the industry and corporate offices which conducts their recruitment activity with the colleges. A

good number of reputed companies have conducted campus recruitment in our college and many

more have expressed their desire to come for assessment of the college as per their norms. The

recent selections from the 2015 Pass outs:

S.NO COMPANY STUDENTS SELECTED

1 TCS 235 2 TECH MAHINDRA 35 3 CAPGEMINI 31 4 ACCENTURE 140 5 ITC 02 6 MU SIGMA 02 7 IVY COMPTECH 04 8 URIMI SYSTEMS 04+03 9 CRAIN ENERGY 01 10 IBM 02

TOTAL 456

The T&P cell focus Entrepreneur Training activities through E-Cell by encouraging

college-level students today to start their own enterprise. This, it does by the following means:

Organizing Workshops and Lectures periodically to create awareness about

entrepreneurship.

Functioning as a guide for students with creative ideas which can be transformed into

successful companies.

Providing Mentorship through individuals for students launching their start-ups.

The Training & Placement Cell firmly believes in 'Industry Institute Interaction'. In

order to accomplish 'Industry-Institute Interaction' it organizes technical talks and national

seminars to provide a platform for the budding engineers to interact with professionals from

various industries. It encourages visits to the industries by the college students. It arranges for

industrial problems to be worked on by students as part of their projects. It also takes suggestions

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from members of industry regarding designing/changing of curriculum. The college is in the

process of signing MOUs with many industrial organizations and industrial chambers. Technical

paper presentation contests are held in collaboration with industries to discuss new developments

and trends.

India’s best corporate are where our Alumni are presently working. Other than this, we

are hopeful of further improving our placement opportunities, activities and avenues in the near

future while working in association with our powerful Alumni.

The following workshops towards career guidance have been organized by the T&P Cell

for the benefit of the final year and pre-final year students

Sl. No.

Date Name of Career Guidance Activity Resource Person/Organization

1 31/01/2014 Career guidance and placements: orientation program for pre final year students

Placement cell

2 01/06/14 Software project management TCS , Hyderabad

3 07/12/14 Employability skills and technology expectations

Mr. M.S. Subrahmanyam, TCS, Hyderabad

4 07/09/14 employability opportunities for engineering students in armed forces

Placement cell

5 08/05/14 Innovation ,change Management & Leadership

Placement cell

6 17/08/2014 Effective communication and impact on career

Dr V.N.Rao& Dr KSS.Rao, City Counseling, Bangalore

7 27/08/2014 Employability and technology trends Mr. P. Vivek TCS, Hyderabad

8 12/08/14 Higher education and career opportunities in USA and Europe

Prof.Nikhil Gupta, New york Universities, USA /Sri A.K.Mitra, Ex Vice-president, Force motors

8. Governance, Institutional support and financial resources (75)

8.1. Campus Infrastructure and Facility (5)

8.1.1. Maintenance of academic infrastructure and facilities (2)

(Instruction: Specify distinct feature)

Table 8.1: Academic Infrastructure & Facilities Maintenance details

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Ambience, Green cover

Infrastructure facility Maintenance Description

Land Built up Area Exclusive for the Institution

Land : 110 acres

Build-up floor space: sq.m.

Cleanliness is maintained by the outsourced people

Maintained at the institute level

Class Rooms Well-furnished class rooms are cleaned by out sourced sweepers every day

Seminar Halls Seminar hall (equipped with PA systems and LCD) of the Department is maintained by departmental – in charge faculty & Technician at regular intervals

Tutorial Rooms Tutorial rooms are cleaned every day and maintained by faculty in charge.

Laboratories A faculty in charge and a laboratory technician looks after the maintenance of each laboratory. They put together propose the budget for the required consumables, new equipment, repairs and calibration if required

Equipment In addition to the centralized department level stock registers (for Non-consumables and Consumables) technicians maintain the logbook for equipment of the laboratory. They prepare the preventive maintenance schedules under the guidance of faculty-in-charge and carry out regular maintenance as per the schedules.

Computers A programmer/ Technician and a faculty in-charge of each computer laboratory are responsible for maintenance of systems and software. Programmer carryout maintenance of each computer at regular intervals and record in the log book. Faculty in charge prepares necessary budget and submit to HOD.

Main Library All the books are accessioned accordingly by the serial number of accession number and classified subject wise

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and shelved in the rack according to call numbers regularly.

Dept. Libraries Faculty members of departments can borrow books from Dept. Library, and students in their free time can make use of the books available in the Dept. Library. One Faculty member is made in-charge of the Dept. Library.

Internet /Intranet Internet related matters are maintained by a team offaculty, systems administrator and programmers in computer science department. They maintain the daily band width, usage, band width allocation, sharing etc.

Electricity Maintenance Engineer, Two technicians and one attender look after the maintenance of electricity.

Water A number of bore-wells available to meetrequirements of garden and toilets. It caters needs of Staff & Students, Buildings etc.

The college is spread over110.0 acres of land surrounded by greenery of the fertile lands.

The college evinces interest in ambience management, Land scaping, environmental

preservation including water harvesting without losing the professional touch.

Maintenance: One supervisor and 12 gardeners maintain the Green cover.

Built-up space:

College Buildings are constructed in the form of different blocks covering an

instructional area of21841.36sq.m and administrative area of 1888.20sq.m.

All the Engineering Departments are located in separate & wide blocks.

The campus is surrounded by a compound wall separating the college from the

surrounding environment .All the buildings are well connected by wide internal roads

so that the central facilities are accessible to all the members of faculty and students.

Maintenance: DE, AE and supervisors, site engineers and work inspectors take care the Engineering section and perform repairs and maintenance job.

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Following are some of the highlights of the ambience management and landscaping

Multi-color plantation highlighting the verdure with nominal inscription

Adorning the statue of the benefactor of the college with a bio-necklace.

The towering emeralds on the main road Clasping green at the faculty park ingot

Green carpet on the quadrangle.

Sponsored sports complex having alumni sponsored multi-functional gymnasium,

play courts, sports facilities, running track spanning over 15+ acres

Rows of ‘natural oxygen’ pots all over the college

In order to create eco-friendly atmosphere, lawns are developed and maintained

around different blocks

Underground pipelines interconnect the sprinklers for watering plants, Lawns etc.

Ambience of the work places

Each and every Department has sufficient number of classrooms and laboratories

that are fully ventilated and provided with necessary concealed electrical wiring

and electrical items like fans, lights, computer systems with internet connectivity

etc.

Faculty members are provided with separate staff rooms with all the

necessary facilities (Like internet facility, intercom)

Proper maintenance of Classroom infrastructure

Environmental Preservation

Following items present the efforts related to environmental preservation

With a missionary zeal related to social forestry, around 200 well-grown trees are

spread over the entire area of the campus.

For continuing next-gen greenery, the college is nursing about 1000 plants

Thus, the college administration is keen on the environmental protection and

preservation, and to take up measures to reduce soil erosion and land degradation.

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Cleanliness

Clean lines are maintained on the campus by disposing all the waste material on a

daily basis with the help of sufficient man-power. Waste water is drained out by the

well- maintained side canals.

The entire Biodegradable was too such as dry leaves twigs and paper are collected

on a daily basis, and made in to good compost which again is added to the soil to

maintain oil fertility.

Each block is provided with toilets in each of the floors for boys, girls and faculty

separately. All the toilets are cleaned everyday

Besides the regular cleaning process, the environmental protection in the college is

maintained by some activities like plantation in which the students (Student activity

center (SAC)) and also participate as a part of NSS Programs.

Maintenance: One Sergeant with the help of 100 maintenance workers (attenders, sweepers,

scavengers etc.) performs the maintenance job.

Water Harvesting

In order to facilitate the water harvesting, the college has taken a few measures like

absorption pit method and percolation pit method.

There is enough open space and mud paths to harvest the rain waters

There is enough extent of plantation to reduce evaporative loss and soil erosion.

8.1.2. Hostel (boys and girls), transportation facility, and canteen (1)

College is having four boys’ hostels and three girl hostels’ (viz., Nalanda, Narendra,

Nagarjuna, Nagavali hostels etc.,) having 172 rooms for boys and 144 rooms for

girls.

A total of 1350 students are staying in hostels (700 boys and 648 girls students)

Table 8.2: Hostel Details

Hostels No of Rooms No of students Accommodated

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Hostel for Boys 220 700

Hostel for Girls 208 648

Transport

UCEK (A) is located in the heart of the city and easily accessible. Maximum percentage of students will stay in hostels and day scholars others will utilize the public transportation system.

Canteen facility is available for students, faculty and staff on subsidized rates in the campus.

Table8.3: Canteen Details

Canteen Yes

Number of Canteen(s)

02

Area 125 sq. m

Daily Usage More than 200+

8.1.3. Electricity, power backup, telecom facility, drinking water, and security (2)

(Instruction: Specify the details of installed capacity, quality, availability,

etc.)

A. Electricity and Power back-up:

One of the regular teaching faculties of the EEE department will act as the Project

Engineer and supported by one AE and supervisors/electricians staff. The college has

wide spread arrangements for power connections with a substation (maintained by

APEPDCL), control panel and decentralized power panels. Panels and Distributions

boxes are available at Individual Departments. Generator backup is available, as shown

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in the table. The campus is partly (>70%) having underground cabling system.

S.No Department Generator capacity

1 Principal Office 63 kVA

2 Guest House 63 kVA

3 Civil/HSS Dept. 63 kVA

4 CSE/ECE 63 kVA

5 EEE/Library/ME 140 kVA

6 Ladies Hostel 40 kVA

7 Alumni Auditorium/placement office 63 kVA

8 Sports Complex 140 kVA

9 Hostels

Tenders are floated for procuring

120kva generator for hostels

10 PE/PCE

Tenders are floated for procuring

120kva generator

B. Telecom facility:

The college has created facilities for smooth and fast communication involving

different kinds of phone connections in tune with the requirements

Landline telephones are available in the Chambers of the Principal, Vice-Principal,

and Steno to the principal, office of the Principal, Training and Placement Cell and

in Autonomous (confidential) section.

Intercom facility is extended to the functionaries in the Office of the principal,

chambers of Heads of Departments, Department Offices, select laboratories, Main

entrance and other importance units of the college.

The college has the following kinds of telephone connections

Landline connections with STD facility (BSNL) 59

FAX 1

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Mobile Phones 25

Intercom Phone connections 51

C. Drinking water

The college has two (2000lph and 3000lph) capacity water purifying units

with Reverse Osmosis process. It supplies purified water to college, hostels and

other places (as shown in the table).

S.No Supply Bodies No of (20lit) cans

1 Hostels 90

2 Staff Quarters 60

3 College 20

4 Departments 40

5 General 40

Equipment available with the plant

Table 8.5: Water Plant Equipment details

S.No Name of the Equipment Cost of the item

1. Reverse Osmosis Water Plant (2000lph) 8.00 Lakhs 2 Reverse Osmosis Water Plant (3000lph) (for

hostels)

9.00 Lakhs

D. Security Measures of the college:

Infrastructural:

All the buildings are constructed taking proper care with the required iron gates and

windows.

All the buildings have two or more entrances/ exits which are managed based on

the need.

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All the classrooms, laboratories, offices, libraries and all the places of work are

properly locked without prejudice to the balance of secrecy and transparency.

Human Resource oriented:

The college has a three-tier security system supported by specialized security

personnel (served through an authorized man power agency) with 27 security

persons.

In-house mechanism- there are 3 watchmen for principal office and 10Watchmen

(one for each department during night shifts) who work on three shifts

The college hired the services of a reputable security agency in Kakinada through

which 27 Security personnel work in the college.

The annual financial commitment on the college is about Rs.21 lakhs (app) for

both the items put together.

8.2. Organization, Governance, and Transparency (10)

8.2.1. Governing body, administrative setup, and functions of various bodies (2)

(Instruction: List the governing, senate, and all other academic and administrative

bodies; their memberships, functions, and responsibilities; frequency of the

meetings; and attendance there in, in a tabular form. A few sample minutes of the

meetings and action taken reports should be annexed.)

Organization and Governance

To enhance the good governance the college has a well-marked administrative setup

conforming to the norms of the AICTE and the UGC.

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Figure 8.1: Internal Organization Structure

The following statutory committees are functioning in the college to look after

the administrative and academic procedures as per the norms stipulated by the

University Grants Commission.

Statutory

Committees

Number of

Members

Functions & Responsibilities

Frequency of

Meetings

Attendance

2012

Meetings

Governing

Council

(Annexure)

12 Academic,

Administrative &approvals related to faculty, staff &students.

Four times in a year

80%

Academic

Council

22 Scrutinizing and ApprovalProposals with or without modifications of BOS with regard to Academic Regulations, Curricula, Syllabi etc.,

Once in a

year

95%

Board of HOD, All Faculty of the department

Preparation of Academic Regulations,

Once in a year

95%

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Studies &Five outside experts from to CFIs (IITs/NITs) Industry.

Curricula, Syllabi etc.,

Governing Council: The Governing Council (BoG) of UCEK is constituted by the

JNTUK, Kakinada, as per the UGC’s norms. University is the deciding authority and

Principal is the Member Secretary with twelve members, including UGC nominee,

University nominee, State govt. nominee, eminent people from different industries and

members invited by the Principal from senior faculties of the College. The Council

usually meets four times a year to discuss various policy matters. The main objective is to

ensure that the students and the staff have trust and confidence in the good governance of

the College. It is also to see that all those involved in the governance fulfill their

responsibilities and accountabilities effectively. Prof. M. R. Madhav, (Retd., IIT Kanpur)

and currently Professor Emeritus, JNTU Hyderabad; Visiting Professor, IIT, Hyderabad

is presently the Chairman of the Governing Council. All the minutes of the governing

council meetings are uploaded in UCEK website (http://jntucek.ac.in/teqip.php).

College Academic Committee: The College Academic Committee (CAC) is the apex

body of academics and essentially responsible for the framing, regulating, organizing and

sustaining the standards of teaching, research, and examination of the College. CAC

consists of University nominees, eminent people from industries, Heads of the

Departments, Senior Professors of respective departments, nominated teachers and so on.

Principal is the Chairman of the CAC. The Committee reviews all academic matters and

the related administrative issues, too.

The Principal/Head of the Institution: UCEK is headed by the Principal and mainly

concentrates on academic (with the help of vice-principal) and administrative activities.

He is the strategic figure, accountable to the Governing Council. He is held answerable to

the University in matters of administration. He is the reviewing authority of the

functioning of the various academic departments, teaching and non-teaching. Above all,

the Principal is the custodian of the College’s discipline among the students, monitor of

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the research, convener of various programmes held in the College and so on. Besides, the

Principal implements TEQIP Programme, by directing its components viz., Finance, the

Academic, the Procurement and Mentoring Committees. In particular his duties and

responsibilities lie in:

a. Planning policy matters concerning administration as well as academics

b. Managing the College as per the norms of the University in particular and the UGC

in general

c. Overseeing the fair conducting of examinations, semester wise, and timely

declaration of the results on completion of evaluation with promotion of successful

students

d. Ensuring the management of financial resources and maintenance of proper

accounting as per the University norms.

e. Co-coordinating the industry-institute interaction along with Research and

Development activities

f. Maintain the quality management system

g. Participating in the regional and national level policy planning meetings.

h. Every Funded project has a coordinator who is totally responsible along with his or

her team for the project. Principal wields the financial power.

i. On the whole, the members of faculty and non-teaching staff of the college believe in

the dignity of labor, and all the functions of the college are meticulously planned,

properly coordinated and perfectly executed.

j. All the monetary transactions (both the receipts and payments) are processed

through a Nationalized bank

Vice-Principal: The Vice-Principal plays multiple and responsible roles. His chief

responsibility is to officiate as the Principal in the latter’s absence. Among several

responsibilities, the following are the most significant:

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Academic Responsibilities:

Assist the Principal in finalization of prospectus, syllabi, academic calendar,

registration, examination and classroom arrangement for proper teaching.

Responsible for conducting the mid semester, end semester or any other component

of examinations and assisted by two Officers In-charge of Exams (OIEs) for this

purpose.

Responsible for maintenance of up-to-date academic records of students.

Assist the Principal in the organization of academic committee meetings and all

matters related with it.

Assist and provide any necessary liaison with other academic organizations.

Assist the Principal for issue of certificates and other student related activities.

Help the Principal in the formulation of new courses, in finalizing the Registration of

Students, in conducting the Academic Council Meeting etc.

Preside over the curricular and co-curricular activities cell or wings.

Administrative Responsibilities:

Assist the Principal in preparing the institutional planning, in deciding the academic

calendars, in fixing the work schedules, in deciding upon the examination and

evaluation of each course and so on.

Associates with the Principal in recruiting and training of the various faculties.

Collaborates with the Principal in supervising the financial matters such as

scholarships for the students of reserved categories, grants-in-aid for developmental

activities from government and non-government agencies, maintaining proper

accounts and records and so on.

Assist the Principal in attending to the grievances of both the staff and the students.

Plays the role of the liaison officer between the parents and the institution, between

the Principal and the staff and between the teaching staff and students.

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Heads of the Department: The Head of Department is usually the senior Professor the

department. Provides leadership in both under graduate (B. Tech) and post graduate (M.

Tech) courses in the relevant field of specialization.

Heads of the Department are responsible for the academic and administrative

management of the department.

They take active part in research guidance and teaching-learning processes; they

guide the assistant and associate professors and approve their teaching plans.

Participates in not only the curriculum designing, but also developing new

programmes and projects

They play vital roles in policy planning, monitoring the evaluation and promotional

activities at both the individual departmental and institutional levels.

Besides catering to the needs of students by means of counseling and interaction at

the department, they also hold interactions with industry and society.

They provide consultancy services not only to the students but also to the industrial

clientele.

The faculty and students are involved in several activities in addition to academic

assignments. The sense of involvement makes them develop a sense of belonging for

the institution.

In addition to the committees or bodies presented above, the college has the

following Non-statutory committee

1. Examinations committee

2. Grievance appeal committee

3. Student affairs and welfare committee

4. Academic audit committee

5. College Development Planning and Evaluation committee

6. Co-curricular & Extra-curricular activities committee

7. Games and sports committee

8. Counseling Coordination Committee(Anti Raging Committee)

9. Academic Results Monitoring committee (College Academic Committee)

10. Purchase committees

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The said committees have been functioning in the college in order to facilitate the

successful functioning of autonomy. Each of the committees has been conducting its meetings

the minutes of which have been ratified in the governing body meetings from time to time.

The Disciplinary committees have been constituted on a dynamic basis both for

academic and for general discipline. Principal constitutes the committees whenever the

situation demands.

In addition to the above ,Anti Ragging Committees are formed with staff of the

college with specific schedules and locations (department premises, hostel premises, canteen

and library premises and overall college premises) in the college especially during the initial

months of academic session for the I year students of B.Tech and other programmes.

Implementation of TEQIP:

UCEK (A) has participated in TEQIP-I, stood I position in A.P and 11th position in

India, and currently participating in TEQIP-II. In the light of the award of TEQIP-II grant to

the college, the college has formed the Institutional TEQIP unit(Coordinator, Nodal Officers

and administrative staff)as per there commendations enshrined in the Project Implementation

Plan issued by the National Project Implementation Unit (NPIU)/SPFU of the Government of

India.

8.2.2. Defined rules, procedures, recruitment, and promotional policies, etc. (2)

(Instruction: List the published rules, policies, and procedures; year of publications; and

state the extent of awareness among the employees/students. Also comment on its

availability on Internet, etc.)

As the college is the government college follows norms recommended by the UGC/AICTE

and state govt. norms (e.g., G.O.Ms.No.14), and also faculty recruitments and CAS

promotions are taken care by the University with the necessary permissions from the

Governor/MDC/EC under the supervision of governor’s and UGC nominee.

Recruitment of faculty and staff for regular appointment is done by the JNTUK

staff selection committee headed by the Vice chancellor

All the newly recruited staff is made awareof these rules through orientation

programmes. These are also made available on the college website.

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8.2.3. Decentralization in working including delegation of financial power and grievance

redressal system (3)

(Instruction: List the names of the faculty members who are Administrators/ decision

ma k e r s for various responsibilities. Specify the mechanism and composition of

grievance redressal system, including faculty association, staff-union, if any.)

As the college is the constituent college of JNTUK, follows the University norms.

The principal is given the power to spend Rs.1,00,000/- (for procuring non-

consumables)and Rs. 25,000/- for procuring consumables/maintenance

Heads of departments are permitted to spend Rs.5,000/-.The account is periodically

reviewed by the principal.

Based on the grievance, Grievance redressal committees are constituted to address

the grievances.

Principal constitutes separate committees based on the requirements. Based on the

recommendations of the individual committees Principal takes action.

Administrators/ Decision makers:

- Head of the Institution : Principal

- Heads of Academic sections : Vice Principal

The following members of faculty have been assigned with administrative

responsibilities.

The following members of faculty have been assigned with

administrativeresponsibilities.

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Table 8.6: List of faulty with academic responsibilities

S.No Name of the member of faculty

Designation Additional / Administrative responsibility(ies)*

Civil Engineering Dept.,

1 V. Srinivasulu Professor of CE Head, Civil Engineering

2 Dr. P. UadyaBhaskar Professor of CE Director, Academic & Planning

3 Dr. G. V. R. PrasadaRaju

Professor of CE Registrar of the University

4 Dr. V. Ravindra Professor of CE Director, Infrastructure Development & Chief Engineer

5 Dr. K. Purnanandam Professor of CE Program Director, Information and Library Sciences

6 Dr. P. SubbaRao Professor of CE Vice-Principal & Program Director, BICS

7 Dr. K. Ramu Professor of CE Additional Controller of Examinations

8 Dr. D. KoteswaraRao Professor of CE Program Director, Games, Sports & Administration

9 Dr. B. Krishna Rao Assoc., Professor

Additional Controller of Examinations

10 Dr. K. Padma Kumari Professor in Geology

Head, Spatial Information Technology

EEE Dept.,

11 Dr. V.V.N. Murthy Assoc., Professor

Head, EEE Dept.

12 Dr. M. RamalingaRaju

Professor in EEE Dept.,

Director, Foreign University Relations

13 Dr. CH. Saibabu Professor in EEE Dept.,

Director of Evaluations

14 Dr. S. Sivanagaraju Professor in EEE Dept.,

Nodal Officer, TEQIP – II

15 Dr. K. Ravindra Asst., Professor Project Engineer, Electrical

16 Sri. T. Murali Mohan Asst., Professor Deputy Warden

17 Sri. K. Srikumar Asst., Professor NSS, JNTUK, Kakinada

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18 Dr. K. Venkata Reddy Asst., Professor Additional Controller of Examinations

19 Sri. M. NageswaraRao Asst., Professor Office of Academic Section, UCEK

20 Sri. M. RavindraBabu Asst., Professor NSS Program Officer, UCEK

ME Dept.,

21 Dr. B. Balakishna Professor of ME Head, ME Dept.,

22 Dr. V. RamachandraRaju

Professor of ME Director, Center of Excellence e-Resource Development and Deployment

23 Dr. G. Rangajanardhana

Professor of ME Director, Institute of Science and Technology

24 Dr. V. V. SubbaRao Professor of ME Head, PE & PCE Dept.,

25 Dr. A. Gopala Krishna Professor of ME Head, Aviation Engg., & Program Director, Nano Technology

26 Sri. M. Kumara swamy

Assoc., Professor

Additional Controller of Examinations & Nodal Officer, TEQIP – II

27 Dr. A. SwarnaKumari Professor of ME Coordinator, Equal Opportunity Cell

28 Dr. K. MeeraSaheb Assoc., Professor

Coordinator, Academic & Planning

29 Dr. D. LingaRaju Asst., Professor Training and Placement Officer

30 Sri. V. Jaya Prasad Asst., Professor Deputy Warden

31 Sri. K. Prasad Asst., Professor Deputy Warden

ECE Dept.,

32 Dr. A. M. Prasad Professor of ECE

Head, ECE Dept., & Nodal Office, TEQIP - II

33 Dr. K. Babulu Professor of ECE

Controller of Examinations & Nodal Officer, TEQIP - II

34 Dr. B. PrabhakaraRao Professor of ECE

Rector & Vice-Chancellor I/c

35 Dr. S. Srinivas Kumar Professor of ECE

Director, Research & Development &Coordinator, Inter University Center for Teacher Education

36 Dr. I. SantiPrabha Professor of ECE

Director, Empowerment of Women & Grievances

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37 Dr. K. Padma Raju Professor of ECE

Principal, UCEK

38 Smt. U. V. RatnaKumari

Asst., Professor Office of Academic Section

39 Smt. P. PushpaLatha Asst., Professor Deputy Warden

40 Smt. A. Rajani Asst., Professor Deputy Warden

Dept., of CSE

41 Dr. L. Sumalatha Professor of CSE

Head, CSE Dept.,

42 Dr. J.V.R. Murthy Professor of CSE

Director, Industry Institute Interaction Placements &Training

43 Dr. K. V. Ramana Professor of CSE

Program Director, Entrepreneur Development Cell

44 Sri. A. Krishna Mohan

Assoc., Professor

Coordinator, RGYK Project and Cultural

45 Dr. MHM. Krishna Prasad

Assoc., Professor

Coordinator, TEQIP – II

46 Dr. K. Sahadevaiah Assoc., Professor

Coordinator, MSIT Program

47 Dr. D. Haritha Assoc., Professor

Additional Controller of Examinations

48 Smt. E. Suneetha Asst., Professor Deputy Warden

49 Sri. S. Chandra Sekhar

Asst., Professor Deputy Warden

Mathematics Dept.,

50 Dr. GVSR. Deekshitulu

Professor of Mathematics

Head, Dept. of Mathematics and Officer I/c of Hostels

51 Dr. V. Ravindranath Professor of Mathematics

Director, Admissions

Grievance Redressal Committee

The Grievance redressal committee is intended to undertake the processes of

attending to the grievances put forward by the students and staff. It focuses on setting proper

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facilitation procedures for settling the issues in a cordial atmosphere. The committee is

expected to initiate proper or appropriate enquiry or investing active mechanism within

24hours from the receipt of the complaint in written form duly signed by complainant(s).

The committee is expected to meticulously adhere to the standard arbitration procedures of

the college and those of AP education act 1982, A prohibition of ragging act 1997, A.P

service rules corrected up to 01-04-2008, Industrial disputes act 1947(Section-9C Chapter

IIB), the administrative tribunal act1985, negotiable instruments act 1881, Societies

registration act 1860 and all other such enactments of the Government of Andhra Pradesh

and Government of India from time to time.

Scope of the operations:

The committee shall take into consideration all the redressal criteria and rules and

regulations of the college, University and government of Andhra Pradesh both in admitting the

complaint and in conducting the enquiry. The committee is expected to commence its

operations by constituting a special committee in case of need.

The observations, findings, suggestions and recommendations are merely

recommendatory in nature and do not carry any legal binding for the college to follow or

implement. The committee is expected to submit the minutes of its meetings along with

observations, suggestions, if any, and resolutions to the respective statutory committees for

further processing the same at the deliberations. The chairman and the members of the

committee shall undertake all the operations in coordination with the Heads of the departments

and administrative office.

Composition of the committee:

A senior member of the faculty is appointed as Chairman/Chairperson by the Principal

Members are the faculty are nominated by the Principal

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The chairman is expected to undertake all prime duties of the committee, namely

convening the meetings, recording minutes, recording special observations and

suggestions, if any, processing the data and obtaining ratification of the minutes,

resolutions, observations, taking necessary steps for tabling the said documents for

ratification by the statutory bodies etc.

Basic functions of the committee:

The following items fall under the purview of the committee. The committee is expected

to extend its co-operation to the members of faculty and staff appointed or drafted for specific

tasks from time to time like other members of faculty including heads of departments or non-

teaching staff appointed or drafted by the Principal for taking up a special enquiry related to any

complaint, controller of examinations and other personnel drafted by the principal in case of an

examination oriented grievance etc. The activities are classified in two categories planning,

monitoring &execution.

Planning Activity:

Preparing the grievance redressal procedures from time to time and notifying the

tenets to the staff and students.

Studying and compiling the relevant enactments of the Government of AP and

Government of India.

Monitoring and Execution

Receiving appeals from the students and staff.

Identifying the gravity of the appeal.

Ascertaining the legal implications of the appeal.

Ascertaining whether it falls under the purview of a non-statutory committee or not.

Classification of appeals into academic, administrative and discipline-oriented.

Constitution of a separate committee in case of need.

Ascertaining the provisions of the committee.

The committee may meet within 24 hours from the time of commencement of its

operation and decide over the course of enquiry.

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Ascertaining the individuals to be involved in the enquiry.

Categorizing the individuals enquired - Prime accused, second accused, connivers,

Witnesses etc. based on the item if it is related to an act of indiscipline.

Recording the depositions with time and date.

Submission of the report after deliberations among the members of the committee

Based on the report, the action taken can be finalized. The disciplinary action is finalized

since the item falls under the jurisdiction of the Principal except in such circumstances

which warrant the intervention of the statutory bodies namely Governing Body, Finance

committee, Academic council, boards of studies and ultimately the University

administration.

In case of an academic appeal, constituting a house-committee and subsequently the

committee with experts from other institutions, and finally referring the reports of the

committee to the academic council

If it is an administrative appeal, an in-house committee has to be constituted the report of

which shall be sent to the university administration for further action.

Meeting Schedule and Process of convening a meeting:

The chairman is expected to issue a circular with the schedule and agenda one week in

advance. However the chairman reserves the right to conduct any emergency session under

certain circumstances that can be deemed to be an emergency situation. If it is not possible for

the chairman to convene a meeting because of any academic or administrative reasons, one of

the senior members of the committee can take up the responsibility of convening the meeting

with the prior approval of the Principal. Tentative schedule of the meetings during an academic

year has to be drawn by the chairman.

Quorum and other standard tenets:

An Attendance of 2/3rd of the committee is considered as the quorum for any of the

meetings.

The committee may prepare a draft plan for items presented supra for further processing

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by the relevant bodies.

If any member comes up with an innovative proposal, he/she may be advised to prepare a

full-stretch document of the project put forward with projected financial commitment

with relevant documents failing which such open suggestions can deferred to the next

meeting by requesting the members to be more focused in their approach.

The deliberations are strictly confidential and shall be confined to in-house circulation,

and if any member is found leaking the information to external agencies, the matter shall

be reported for correctional administration.

8.2.4. Transparency and availability of correct/ unambiguous information (3)

(Instruction: Availability and dissemination of information through the

Internet. Information provisioning in accordance with Right to

Information Act, 2005).

Transparency:

In order to ensure transparency, the college takes the following measures.

Academic and Administrative Transparency:

All internal Professors of the department concern together with external members from

reputed academic institutes and industries are the members of the Board of studies being

headed by HOD.

All the issues are discussed in the meetings of the Heads of Departments, which are held

periodically the minutes of which are circulated to all the departments.

The decisions taken and the issues discussed in meetings of the Heads of Departments are

informed to the faculty in the department level meetings

Every important information is published in the college website (www.jntucek.ac.in)

All the decisions taken by the Statutory bodies pertaining to particular items are informed

to all the staff/faculty

All the important pieces of information are sent to the faculty, staff and students

There are Notice Boards in all the Blocks through which information is made available to

the staff and students and circulars related to students are sent to the

classrooms/laboratories.

Academic calendars, examinations schedules, results and all the important items are

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placed on the College website

The Mandatory Disclosure is presented on the website including the academic regulations

and syllabus.

All the information about the college is made crystal clear through the college web-site.

Every parent can get information about his/her ward’s attendance and performance

through internet.

The college has arranged web mail facility to the entire faculty with individual Ids for

faster and more accurate information.

8.3. Budget Allocation, Utilization, and Public Accounting (10)

(Instruction: The preceding list of items is not exhaustive. One may add other relevant items if applicable.)

Summary of current financial year’s budget and the actual expenditures incurred

(exclusivelyfor the institution) for three previous financial years.

Table 8.7: Budget Report

Items 2015-16 2015-16 2014-15 2014-15 2013-14 2013-14

Budget Utilization Budget Utilization Budget Utilization

Infrastructural Built up

18000000 18066600 40000000 42939589 250000000 255300000

Library 3000000 2989324 2100000 2101737 5500000 5432550

Laboratory Equipment

13250000 13261763 12500000 12927701 10000000 10278476

Laboratory Equipment (with TEQIP-II)

7500000 7522673 6000000 6089659 25000000 26730612

Laboratory Consumables

90000 85384 150000 166195 500000 488219

Teaching & Non-Teaching Salaries

184900000 184910692 172000000 171939037 145000000 144930092

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TEQIP-II Salaries

859200 859200 859200 849772 675000 675687

R&D (with TEQIP-II)

650000 638484 175000 174706 100000 67127

Training and Travel

250000 245151 250000 246124 350000 332094

Training and Travel (with TEQIP-II)

3500000 3149254 4000000 3921918 3500000 3388188

Total 231999200 231728525 238034200 241356438 440625000 447623045

8.3.1. Adequacy of budget allocation (4)

(Instruction: Here the institution needs to justify that the budget allocated over the years was adequate.)

University timely provides the financial support for meeting the requirements of students

and faculty, e.g., recently University has issued Laptops for Professors and Associate

Professors to enhance the research activity and usage of e-content.

The yearly budget is prepared according to the needs and requirements of the departments

taking into consideration of annual intake of students, laboratory & infrastructure developments

and also including students, faculty &staff requirements and promotions and latest technologies

etc.

In general, proposal along with estimates will be prepared by each department and

reviewed in HODs meeting along with the Principal and submitted to the concern authority,

e.g., Registrar/University.

After deliberations formal proposal made altered in departments and forwarded to

Principal for preparing updated/consolidated proposal at college level and submitted to the

University.

8.3.2. Utilization of allocated funds (5)

(Instruction: Here the institution needs to state how the budget was utilized during the last three years.)

Table 8.8: Fund Utilization report

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Utilization of allocated funds 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12

103.08% 88.19% 94.75% 101.20%

8.3.3. Availability of the audited statements on institute’s Website (1)

(Instruction: Here the institution needs to state whether the audited statements are available on its Website.)

Table 8.9: Details of Audited Statements

2011–12 NO Yes URL:http://jntucek.ac.in/office.php

2012–13 NO Yes URL:http://jntucek.ac.in/office.php

2013–14 NO Yes Auditing is over, need to get the

statements.

8.4. Program Specific Budget Allocation, Utilization (10)

Summary of budget for the Cyan the actual expenditures incurred in the CFYm1 and

CFYm2 (exclusively for this program in the department):

Table 8.10: Program Budget Details

Items Budgeted in CFY 2015-16

Actual expenses (till …) in

CFY 2015-16

Budgeted in

CFYm1 2014-15

Actual Expenses

in CFYm1 2014-15

Budgeted in

CFYm2 2013-14

Actual Expenses

in CFYm2 2013-14

Budgeted in

CFYm3 2012-13

Actual Expenses

in CFYm3 2012-13

lab equipment 50000 50,000 25,000 10,000 5000 5,00,000 4,50,000 lab equipment with TEQIP - II --- --- 14,00,000 14,09,218

Software Software with TEQIP - II 8,00,000 8,55,458

Laboratory consumables 16,000 5,000 1,00,000 96,000 1,43,000 1,33,000 1,43,000 1,43,000

Maintenance and spares

Training and Travel 2,00,000 1,81,077 2,00,000 1,65,459 2,00,000 1,62,336 10,000 5,120

Miscellaneous 20,000 10,000 10,000 5,000

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expenses

Total 10,66,000 10,41,535 3,50,000 2,86,459 17,73,000 17,19,554 6,63,000 6,03,120

8.4.1. Adequacy of budget allocation (3)

(Instruction: Here the institution needs to justify that the budget allocated over

the years was adequate.)

*The budget is progressively increased to meet the new facilities for equipment,

replacement of out dated equipment and new labs due to revision in syllabi.

8.4.2 Budget allocation for Research facilities (4)

(Instruction: Articulate the provisions in the budget to carry out the research by post

graduate students)

The budget is allocated to meet the new facilities required as per revision in syllabi as

and when required

Items Budgeted in CFY 2015-16

Budgeted in

CFYm1 2014-15

Budgeted in

CFYm2 2013-14

Budgeted in

CFYm3 2012-13

lab equipment 50000 50,000 10,000 5,00,000 lab equipment with TEQIP - II --- 14,00,000

Software with TEQIP - II 8,00,000

Training and Travel 2,00,000 2,00,000 2,00,000 10,000

Total 10,50,000 2,50,000 16,10,000 5,10,000

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8.4.3. Utilization of allocated funds (3)

(Instruction: Here the institution needs to state how the budget was utilized

during the last three years.)

Table8.11: Fund Utilizations report

Year Budgeted Expenses Utilization of funds

Budgeted in CFY (2015- 16) 10,50,000 10,36,535 98.71%

Budgeted in CFY1 (2014- 15) 2,50,000 1,90,459 76.18%

Budgeted in CFY2 (2013- 14) 16,10,000 15,76,554 97.92%

Budgeted in CFY3 (2012- 13) 5,10,000 4,55,120 89.23%

8.5. Library (25)

8.5.1. Library space and ambience, timings and usage, availability of a

qualified librarian and other staff, library automation, online access,

networking, etc. (5)

(Instruction: Provide information on the following items)

Carpet area of library (in m2) Reading space (in m2) Number of seats in reading

space Number of users (issue book) per day Number of users (reading space) per day

Timings: During working day, weekend, and vacation Number of library staff

Number of library staff with degree in Library Management

Computerization for search, indexing, issue/ return records Barcoding used

Library services on Internet/ Intranet INDEST or other similar membership

Archives

Table 8.12: Details of Library

Carpet area of library (in sq. meters) 120

Reading space (in sq. meters) 95

Number of seats in reading space 100

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Number of users (issue book) per day 250

Number of users (reading space) per day 100

Timings: During working day 8.00 AM 8.00 PM

Weekend 9.00 AM 4.00 PM

Vacation 9.00 AM 4.00 PM

Number of library staff 9

Number of library staff with degree in Library 3

Management Computerization for search,

indexing, issue/return records Bar coding used YES

Ambience: The library has good ventilation with both sides’ windows and to provide

sufficient ventilation on the top required number of lights and fans are fitted. We are

maintaining SC, ST Book Bank Scheme separately and separate technical Section is

available for classification and cataloguing. We have Separate Digital Library for

e-resources. The books are arranged according to subject classification and arranged in

the library in systematic manner. We have a separate Newspaper section. We are

conducting user orientation programme for fresh students every year. Separate reference

sections for textbooks are also available in the library.

Library services on Internet/Intranet INDEST or other similar membership Archives:

YES;

8.5.2. Titles and volumes per title (4)

Number of titles 14658 Number of volumes 50455

Table 8.13: Details of Titles and Volumes in Library

A.Y Number of New Titles Added

Number of New Editions Added

Number of New Volumes Added

2010-11 195 195 500 2011-12 110 110 226 2012-13 895 895 2580

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2013-14 203 203 406 2014-15 90 65 155 2015-16 205 55 352

8.5.3. Scholarly journal subscription specific to the programme (8)

Table 8.14: Scholarly journal subscription detail

Details CAY CAYm1 CAYm2 CAYm3 CAYm4

2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12

Science As soft copy - 103 103 103 NIL

As hard copy - NIL NIL NIL NIL

Engg. and

Tech

As soft copy 4711 891 891 891 891

As hard copy 26 NIL NIL NIL NIL

8.5.4. Digital Library (3)

Availability of digital library contents: If available, then mention number of courses, number of books, etc. Availability of an exclusive server: Availability over Intranet/ Internet: Availability of exclusive space/ room: Number of users per day:

Table 8.15: Digital Library Details

Availability of digital library contents: YES

If available, then mention number of courses, 5100

Number of e-books, etc. 1181

Availability of an exclusive server: YES

Availability over Intranet/Internet: YES

Availability of exclusive space/room: YES

Number of users per day: 250

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8.5.5. Library expenditure on books, magazines/ journals, and miscellaneous

contents (5)

EEE ENGINEERING

Library expenditure on books, magazines/journals, and miscellaneous contents

Year

Expenditure Comments, if any Book

Magazines/journals (for hard copy subscription)

Magazines/journals (for soft copy subscription)Rs,

Misc. Contents

2008 – 09 13500 NIL NIL NIL NIL

2009 – 10 42600 NIL NIL NIL NIL

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2010 – 11 27350 NIL NIL NIL NIL

2011 – 12 165000 NIL Rs 1,05,342/-(Engineering.

Library) NIL NIL

2012 – 13 285000 NIL 2,66,430 (IEEE) NIL NIL

2013 – 14 130210 NIL 3,12,768 (IEEE) NIL NIL

2014-15 1325 NIL 6,42,525 (IEEE) NIL NIL

Table 8.16: Library Budget Details

8.6 Incubation facility (5)

(Instruction: Specify the details of incubation facility in terms of capacity, utilization

terms and conditions, usage by students)

University is in the process of establishing an Innovative Research Center (IRC)

with all centralized research facilities, to support students and inculcate industry oriented

and innovative research on 24X7 basis in the college campus.

8.6. Internet (5)

(Instruction: The institute may report the availability of Internet in the campus and

its quality of service.

Table 8.17: Internet Facility Details

Name of the Internet provider BSNL, Railtel Available bandwidth 20 mbps (1:1) and 15mbps shared Access speed Very Good Availability in an exclusive lab for Internet use?

Yes

Availability in most computing labs? Yes Availability in departments and other units? Yes Availability in faculty rooms? Yes Institute’s own Email facility to Yes

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Security/privacy to e-mail/Internet users:

Yes- The college has an IT policy which provides guidelines for usage of IT infrastructure and addresses security & privacy issues of users.

8.7. Safety Norms and Checks (5)

8.7.1. Checks for wiring and electrical installations for leakage and earthling (1)

As the some of the buildings are constructed six decades back, they are having

metal conduit wiring. They are replaced by PVC conduit concealed/surface wiring in

almost all major places due to ageing and deteriorated conditions. However all the

newly constructed buildings PVC conduit concealed wiring is only preferred. The

wiring for lighting equipment and power equipment has been segmented and the

protective distribution boards are provided. The distribution boxes contain Isolators,

MCB’s and ELCB’s for proper protection of short circuits and earth leakage. These are

provided in sufficient number in every floor of the multi stair building and laboratories

along with proper earthing. The sufficient numbers of earth pits are also provided for

various buildings and laboratories to protect equipment’s. Separate earth pits are erected

for lighting equipment, power equipment and laboratory equipment in every department.

The electrical maintenance section verifies various electrical installations, electric

wiring and the status & working conditions of the protective equipment’s. The staff of

this section was repaired/replaced failed electrical gadgets as and when required. They

will maintain curing, rusting, junk clearance at joints, replacing metallic links and etc. at

each earth pits. They will assure continuity test for proper earth connection.

In laboratories fire extinguishers are provided for emergency clearing of any

electrical fire accidents.

8.7.2. Safety of civil structure (1)

The University has a separate directorate (Infrastructure Development), headed by

a Professor of CE as the Chief Engineer, and takes all precautions including soil

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and material testing, load testing, seismic analysis etc., before constructing a

building. The following measures get meticulously executed before, during and

after construction.

Processes of Construction

University is having full-time engineers to support work on the construction.

The plans are developed and taken care directorate.

The site is inspected and necessary fortification gets done.

The soil testing, environmental precautions will take care by the department.

Necessary approvals are obtained by relevant government bodies

All the norms laid down by the law-enforcing authorities are adhered to.

Stability tests are carried out on in-house facilities.

Safety management of civil structures

The college accords prime importance to safety of the constructions.

The flooring is monitored on a periodic basis and whenever there is need it is

repaired.

The ceiling is monitored and care is taken in order to see that there would not be

rashes.

Window frames are checked and painted whenever there is a need.

Buildings are white washed on a periodic basis.

Doors are protected from white ants and painted on a periodic basis.

Roofs of the buildings are maintained and steps are taken to prevent seepage.

Proper drainage system is provided to prevent water logging.

The Department of Civil Engineering maintains all these activities.

8.7.3. Handling of hazardous chemicals and such other activities (2) (Instruction: The institution may provide evidences that it is taking enough measures for the safety of the civil structures, fire, electrical installations, wiring, and safety of handling and disposal of hazardous substances. Moreover, the institution needs to show the effectiveness of the measures that it has developed to accomplish these tasks.)

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The college takes all the care regarding the chemicals or other materials which

may turnout be hazardous in nature

One of the places where chemicals are largely used is the Chemistry Laboratory.

The chemicals are given in diluted form to the students at the time of experiments

In addition to diluting the chemicals teachers and supporting staff warn about the

possible dangers of mishandling or careless handling of those chemicals.

Exhaust fans and fuming cupboard are arranged in the chemistry Laboratory in

order to remove gasses and odorous chemicals from the Laboratory.

In the Physics laboratory also, specific care is taken in order not get the students

and staff exposed to the LAZER beamer.

The following care is taken in work shop and in other labs

Students are required to wear uniform/apron and shoes in order to protect them

from welding spark heat etc. Also, they will use black glass shield to protect their

eyes from ultraviolet rays liberated in the arc welding sparks.

All the welding cables are properly insulated in order to avoid electric shock to

the students and insulation tape is widely fixed around cuts to the electrical wires,

if any.

All the tools have been periodically sharpened to have proper cutting at moderate

effort and the clamping of the work pieces has been done properly.

Mains are switched off when electrical connections are in progress. Fuse wire is

provided in the circuit in order to eliminate burning of entire circuit, in the case of

over loads.

Since scissors and G.I.Sheet, chisels have sharp edges; students are given

instructions that they should handle them properly in order to avoid cuts.

All the rotating Hattie machines, milling machines, drilling machines are covered

with proper guards to avoid accidents when the operator is dealing with the

change of belt on the pulleys, etc.

Petrol, Diesel and lubricants are kept in proper tins by sealing them with caps.

Match sticks are not allowed to light in fuel lab to avoid explosion and fire

accidents.

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Students are instructed to maintain minimum one meter distance from rotating

members like fly wheels, fans, pulleys of the I.C. Engines’.

Exhaust manifold and silencer pipe are insulated properly to avoid injuries to the

students and staff.

Exhaust gasses are left far away to avoid air pollution in the lab.

Students have to wear hand gloves, masks for nose etc. While working with the

chemicals and proper ventilation is provided for the composite Laboratory.

Freon gas leakage is arrested by using proper seals at the pipe joints and guards&

meshes are provided for safety.

8.8. Counselling and Emergency Medical Care and First-aid (5)

Availability of counselling facility Arrangement for emergency medical care

Availability of first-aid unit

(Instruction: The institution needs to report the availability of the facilities

discussed here.)

Availability of counselling facility:

The college has a multi layered Counselling mechanism.

General counselling and Mentorship:

With the help of University, college has appointed two counsellors (one for boys

hostel and one for girls hostel) to perform group counselling as well as individual

counselling.

Behavioural counselling:

The college invites experts in the field and arranges Lectures and orientation

programmes to offer training in several aspects related to organize and fruitful human

behaviour.

Qualifications of Counsellors and Mechanisms Adopted:

The members of faculty of the college who are Post graduates and above Guest

counselors are eminent or recognized trainers.

General counseling goes on a regular basis and whenever there is any need a

special counseling is conducted. Records are maintained by the respective teacher

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counselors.

Professional Ethics course for students: Since thought structuring is a core

principle in personality development, a course on Professional Ethics has been

made mandatory for all the students

Life skills, Soft skills and up bringing one’s life: For this the courses in

communication skills have specifically been designed in order that the students

acquire a thorough understanding regarding the patterns of social and professional

behaviors

Arrangement for emergency medical care

The College has a hospital with Govt. medical officer, three nurses and other staff.

Govt. medical officer is under deputation from Dist. Medical and Health Dept.

As per OP register from (1/1/2014) to 31.12.2014, 7300 persons (staff/students)

utilize the hospital.

In general, at least 20 members (student/staff) per day and 650 members

(student/staff) per month utilize the hospital

There is an availability of first Aid kit in the hospital

Monthly expenditure of the hospital is Rs. 80,000/- to Rs. 90,000/- (drugs including

blankets and towels)

Even though the hospital is located within the college campus, college is having an

Ambulance

9. Continuous Improvement (75)

This criterion essentially evaluates the improvement of the different in dices that have already been discussed in earlier sections.

From 9.1to9.5 the assessment calculation can be done as follows. If a, b, c is improvements in percentage during three successive years, assessment can be calculated as

Assessment = (b-a) + (c-b) + (a+b+c) x (5/3) 9.1Improvement in Success Index of Students (5)

From4.2

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Items

LYG (2013-15)c

LYGm1 (2012-14)b

LYGm2 (2011-13)a

LYGm3 (2010-12) Assessment

Success index 0.88 0.78 0.94 0.86 4.25

Assessment = (0.78-0.94) + (0.88-0.78) + (0.88+0.78+0.94)*(5/3)

= -0.16+0.10+2.6*1.66

= 4.25 9.2Improvement in Academic Performance Index of Students (5) From4.3 Assessment = (b-a) + (c-b) + (a+b+c)x(5/3)

Items LYG (2013-15)c

LYGm1 (2012-14)b

LYGm2 (2011-13)a

LYGm3 (2010-12) Assessment

API 0.746 0.770 0.686 0.780 3.78

Assessment = (0.77-0.68) + (0.74-0.68) + (0.74+0.77+0.68)*(5/3) = 0.09+0.06+2.19*1.66

= 3.78 9.3 Improvement in Student Teacher Ratio (5) From5.1 Assessment = (b-a) + (c-b) + (a+b+c) x (5/3)

Items CAY

(2015-16)c CAYm1

(2014-15)b CAYm2

(2013-14)a CAYm3

(2012-13) Assessment

STR 0.828 0.824 0.832 0.805 4.11

Assessment = (0.82-0.83) + (0.82-0.82) + (0.82+0.82+0.83)*(5/3) =- 0.01+0+2.47*1.66 =4.11

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9.4 Enhancement of Faculty Qualification Index (5)

From5.3

Items CAY (2015-16)c

CAYm1 (2014-15)b

CAYm2 (2013-14)a

CAYm3 (2012-13)

Assessment

FQI 1 1 1 1 5 Assessment = (1-1) + (1-1)+(1+1+1)*(5/3)

=0+ 0+ 3*1.66 = 5 9.5 Improvement in Faculty Research Publications, R&D Work, Consultancy and Testing

Work (10)

From5.7and5.9 Assessment = (b-a) + (c-b) + (a+b+c) x (10/3)

Items LYG (2013-15)c

LYGm1 (2012-14)b

LYGm2 (2011-13)a

LYGm3 (2010-12) Assessment

FRP 1 1 1 1 10

FRDC 0.16 0.43 0.43 0.45 3.12

FRP Assessment = (1-1) + (1-1) + (1+1+1)*(10/3)

=0-0+3*3.33

= 10 FRDC Assessment = (0.43-0.43) + (0.16-0.43) + (0.43+0.43+0.16)*(10/3)

= 0-0.27+1.02*3.33 = 3.12

9.6 Continuing Education (10)

In this criterion, the institution needs to specify the contributory efforts made by the faculty members by developing the course/laboratory modules, conducting short-term courses/workshops, etc., for continuing education during the last three years.

Module description Any other contributory

institute/ industry

Developed/

Organized by

Duration Resource persons

Target audience

Usage and

citation, etc.

Recent trends in power -- EEE Dept. 2 days Prof. D. Thukaram,

95 --

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system Deregulation UCEK IISc, Ban.

Prof. P. Bajpai

IIT, KGP

Dr. P. SrinivasaRao, PEC/

“Recent Advances in Power and Industrial Drives” is proposed to organize in the month of March 2015

Assessment =

9.7New Facility Created (15)

Specify new facilities created during the last three years for strengthening the curriculum and/or meeting the POs: Internet laboratory has been strengthened by procuring the 20 computers

IEEE e-journals has been provided

Science Direct e-journals has been provided

MATLAB – 2015a licensed version is available 9.8 Overall Improvements since last accreditation, if any otherwise, since the commencement of the programme (20)

Specify the overall improvement:

Specify the strengths/ weakness

Improvement brought

in Contributed by

List the PO(s), which

are strengthene

Comments ,if any

CAY (2015-16)

1.Infrastructure Development 2.Conferences & Workshops

University Funds 1,2,3,4,5,6,9 Ambiance

Improvement

CAYm1 (2014-15)

1.MATLAB 2015a 2. Conferences & Workshops

TEQUIP-II 1,2,3,4,5,6,9 ---

CAYm2 (2013-14)

1.Power Systems Lab 2. Conferences & Workshops

TEQUIP-II 1,2,3,4,5,6,9

Further Laboratory Up gradation Is Required

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CAYm3 (2012-13)

Faculty Recruitment 2. Conferences & Workshops

University Recruitment 1,2,3,4,5,6,9 ---

Appendix-I (Course structure and syllabus)

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ACADEMIC REGULATIONS COURSE STRUCTURE

AND DETAILED SYLLABUS

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

for

M.Tech. – HIGH VOLTAGE ENGINEERING (Applicable from 2013-2014 Batches)

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING KAKINADA (Autonomous)

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY: KAKINADA

KAKINADA - 533 003, ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA

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VISION

To evolve into and sustain as a Centre of Excellence in Technological Education and Research with a holistic approach in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

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MISSION To produce high quality electrical and

electronics engineering graduates with the requisite theoretical and practical knowledge. Also to create social awareness so as to contribute in the progress of the society.

To undertake research & development, and extension activities in the field of electrical and electronics engineering in the area of relevance for immediate application as well as for establishing and strengthening the fundamental knowledge.

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About the Department:

The department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering which is a core branch was

started in the year 1946 contributed to many stalwarts, serving the needs of industry and

organizations throughout the world.

The department offers U.G, P.G, Ph.D. programs and also International Integrated Master

Degree Programme (IIMDP) in association with Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok.

The Department is well equipped with required all electrical engineering laboratories and having

well experienced faculty specialized in various streams.

The department is known for organizing academic interactions through conferences,

seminars, workshops and guest lectures by experts and student symposia regularly. Faculty

members are encouraged to participate in conferences, short term courses, FDP and workshops

to exchange knowledge. Many of our students are pursuing their studies in IITs and reputed

universities in abroad. More than 90 % of the eligible students are being placed in reputed

companies in every year.

The department has a student’s association which organizes cultural and literary

competitions for the students. A number of in house electives are offered by the department in

addition to open electives. the students are encouraged to chose electives from other branches

also.

The department is putting continuous efforts for the improvement of Industry – Institute

Interaction in terms of academics and research and also for the development of infrastructure to

meet the requirements of the industry. The department is striving hard to achieve and sustain as a

centre of excellence in electrical and electronics engineering education and research with a

holistic approach.

The department is having a testing laboratory in High Voltage Engineering which can be

utilized for academic as well as consultancy services. It is established one of its kind in coastal

region of Andhra Pradesh. The department is providing the consultancy services to nearby

industries in particular AP Transco, APEPDCL, and other industries around Kakinada.

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Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs):

To enable the students to learn primarily the concepts on high voltage engineering with emphasis on power system and its operation, safety under the electrical power industry.

To undertake research in the concerned areas of high voltage with emphasis on power system engineering to strengthen the abilities of the students for employability or to pursuit higher learning or to become frontier of the academia.

To inculcate leadership and entrepreneur skills so as to enable the students to work in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment.

To become socially and ethically responsible and pursue life-long learning. The graduate will be enabled with lateral thinking and problem solving capabilities in the

area of high voltage engineering with emphasis on power system. The graduate will be enable with the capabilities of critical thinking, analyzing real world

problems and handling the complexities to arrive feasible and optimal solutions considering societal and environmental factors.

The graduate will be enabled to use the state-of-the-art tools for modeling, simulation and analysis of problems related to high voltage engineering with emphasis on power system.

Programme Outcomes (POs):

The graduate will be able to acquire in depth knowledge in the area of high voltage engineering with emphasis on power system.

The graduate will be able to extract information through literature survey and apply appropriate research methodologies, techniques and tools to solve high voltage engineering with emphasis on power system problems.

The graduate will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of high voltage engineering with emphasis on power system and management principles and apply the same for efficiently carrying out projects with due consideration to economical and financial factors.

The graduate will be able to communicate confidently, make effective presentations and write good reports to engineering community and society.

The graduate will recognize the need for life-long learning and have the ability to do it independently.

The graduate will become socially responsible and follow ethical practices to contribute to the community for sustainable development of society.

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COURSE STRUCTURE I Semester

S. No. Subject L P Credits 1 Generation and Measurement of High Voltages 4 -- 3 2 Dielectric and Insulation Engineering 4 -- 3 3 HVDC Transmission 4 -- 3 4 Power System Operation and Control 4 -- 3 5 Elective – I

i. Artificial Intelligence Techniques ii. Advanced Digital Signal Processing iii. Smart Grid iv. Breakdown Phenomenon in Electrical Insulation

4 -- 3

6 Elective – II i. High Voltage Power Apparatus & Diagnostics ii Collision Phenomena in Plasma Science iii. Advanced EM Fields

4 -- 3

7 High Voltage Laboratory -- 4 2 Total Credits 20

II Semester

S. No. Subject L P Credits 1 High Voltage Testing Techniques 4 -- 3 2 HVAC Transmission 4 -- 3 3 Surge Phenomenon & Insulation Coordination 4 -- 3 4 Advanced Power System Protection 4 -- 3

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5 Elective – III i. Partial Discharges in HV Equipment ii. Gas Insulated Systems & Substations iii. Pulse Power Engineering

4 -- 3

6 Elective – IV i. Flexible AC Transmission Systems ii. Power System Deregulation iii. Reactive Power compensation & Management

4 -- 3

7 Simulation Laboratory -- 4 2 Total Credits 20

III Semester

S. No. Subject L P Credits 1 Seminar – I -- -- 2 2 Project Work - I -- -- 18 Total Credits 20

IV Semester

S. No. Subject L P Credits 1 Seminar – II -- -- 2 2 Project Work - II -- -- 18 Total Credits 20

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I-I

GENERATION & MEASUREMENT OF HIGH VOLTAGES

L / P / Credits

4 / -- / 3

Pre requisites: Basics of Electrical circuits, Electronics and measurements for testing purpose

Course Educational Objectives: To study the numerical methods for analyzing electrostatic field problems. To study the fundamental principles of generation of high voltage for testing. To study the methods for measurement of high AC ,DC and transient voltages. To Study the measurement techniques for high AC ,DC and impulse currents.

Unit 1- Electrostatic fields and field stress control : Electric fields in homogeneous Isotropic materials and in multi dielectric media-Simple configurations-field stress control. Methods of computing electrostatic fields-conductive analogues-Impedance networks Numerical techniques-finite difference method-finite element method and charge simulation method.

Unit 2-Generation of High AC & DC Voltages: Direct Voltages : AC to DC conversion methods electrostatic generators-Cascaded Voltage Multipliers. Alternating Voltages : Testing transformers-Resonant circuits and their applications, Tesla coil.

Unit 3-Generation of Impulse Voltages : Impulse voltage specifications-Impulse generations circuits-Operation, construction and design of Impulse generators-Generation of switching and long duration impulses. Impulse Currents : Generation of High impulse currents and high current pulses.

Unit 4- Measurement of High AC & DC Voltages : Measurement of High D.C. Voltages : Series resistance meters, voltage dividers and generating voltmeters. Measurement of High A.C. Voltages : Series impedance meters electrostatic voltmeters potential transformers and CVTS-voltage dividers and their applications.

Unit 5-Measurement of Peak Voltages : Sphere gaps, uniform field gaps, rod gaps. Chubb-Fortesque methods. Passive and active rectifier circuits for voltage dividers.Measurement of Impulse Voltages : Voltage dividers and impulse measuring systems-generalized voltage measuring circuits-transfer characteristics of measuring circuits-L.V. Arms for voltage dividers-compensated dividers. Measurement of Impulse Currents : Resistive shunts-current transformers-Hall Generators and Faraday generators and their applications-Impulse Oscilloscopes.

Course Outcomes: After completion of the course the student will be able to: Understand numerical computation of electrostatic problems.

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Understand the techniques of generation of high AC and DC Voltages. Measure high AC, DC and transient voltages. Measure Peak voltages and Impulse Currents.

Text Books :

1. High Voltage Engineering – by E.Kuffel and W.S.Zaengl. Pergaman press Oxford, 1984. 2. High Voltage Engineering – by M.S.Naidu and V.Kamaraju, Mc.Graw-Hill Books Co., New

Delhi, 2nd edition, 1995. Reference Books : 1. High Voltage Technology – LL Alston, Oxford University Press 1968. 2. High Voltage Measuring Techniques – A. Schwab MIT Press, Cambridge,USA, 1972. 3. Relevant I.S. and IEC Specifications.

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DIELECTRICS AND INSULATION ENGINEERING

L / P / Credits

4 / -- / 3

Perquisites: High voltage engineering, basic physics.

Course Educational Objectives: To understand the electrical properties of insulating materials. To understand the principles of dielectric failure in insulating materials. To understand the application of insulating materials in different electrical apparatus.

Unit 1-Dielectrics and Insulating Materials: Review of Dielectric Phenomenon: Complex permittivity – Polarization - Relaxation and resonant models. Solid, Liquid and Gaseous insulating materials-Physical, Thermal & Electrical properties-Classification of Insulating Materials. Unit 2-Solid Insulating Materials: Organic Fiber materials Ceramics & Synthetic polymers and their applications. Liquid Insulating Materials: Insulating oils, their properties and applications. Gaseous Insulating Materials: Air and SF6- applications in electrical apparatus. Unit 3-Breakdown phenomenon in gaseous and vacuum insulation: Insulation and decay processes-transition from self sustained discharges to breakdown-Townsend and streamer discharge paschen’s law penning effect-Time lags-Surge breakdown voltage-Breakdown an non uniform fields-Vacuum insulation and vacuum breakdown. Unit 4-Breakdown Phenomenon in Liquid and Solid Insulation: pure and commercial liquids-suspended particle and bubble theories-stressed oil volume theory-Breakdown in solid insulation Intrinsic breakdown-Treeing and tracking phenomenon-Thermal breakdown—Breakdown in composite dielectrics. Unit 5-Insulation Engineering: Insulation design for power cables, capacitors, bushings, switchgear, Transformers and rotating machines-resents trends. Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, the student will be able to:

Properties of insulating materials. Electrical breakdown in gas and vacuum insulation. Electrical breakdown in liquid and solid insulation.

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Insulation design in electrical power apparatus.

Reference Books: 1. High Voltage Engineering – by E.Kuffel and W.S. Zaegnl Pergamon press, Oxford, 1984. 2. High Voltage Engineering – by M.S.Naidu and V.Kamaraju, Tata Mc Graw-Hill Books Co.,

New Delhi, 2nd edition, 1995. 3. Electrical Engineering Materials – B. Tareev, M.I.R. Publications, MOSCOW. 4. Physics of Dielectrics - B. Tareev, M.I.R. Publications, MOSCOW 5. High Voltage Technology - LL Alston, Oxford University Press 1968. 6. Insulation Engineering- by Arora ,John Wiley & Sons 7. Insulating Materials-by Dekker,S.Chanda & Co 8. Dieletrics and waves-by vonhipple,John Wiley & Sons.

I-I H.V.D.C. TRANSMISSION

L / P / Credits

4 / -- / 3

Pre Requisites: Knowledge on Power Electronics, Power Systems and High Voltage Engineering Course Educational Objectives:

Will learn various schemes of HVDC transmission. Will learn about the basic HVDC transmission equipment. Will learn the control of HVDC systems. Will be exposed to the interaction between HVAC and HVDC system. Will be exposed to the various protection schemes of HVDC engineering.

Unit -1: Limitation of EHV AC Transmission .Advantages of HVDC Technical economical reliability aspects. H.V.D.C. Transmission: General considerations, Power Handling Capabilities of HVDC Lines, Basic Conversion principles, static converter configuration. Types of HVDC links-Apparatus and its purpose.

Unit-2: Static Power Converters: 6-pulse bridge circuit and 12-pulse converters, converter station and Terminal equipment, commutation process, Rectifier and inverter operation, equivalent circuit for converter – special features of converter transformers. Comparison of the perform of diametrical connection with 6-pulse bridge circuit

Unit-3 : Control of HVDC Converters and systems : constant current, constant extinction angle and constant Ignition angle control. Individual phase control and equidistant firing angle control, DC power flow control. Factors responsible for generation of Harmonics voltage and current harmonics effect of variation of α and µ. Filters Harmonic elimination.

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Unit-4 : Interaction between HV AC and DC systems – Voltage interaction, Harmonic instability problems and DC power modulation. Development of DC circuit Breakers, Multi-terminal DC links and systems; series, parallel and series parallel systems, their operation and control.

Unit -5 : Transient over voltages in HV DC systems : Over voltages due to disturbances on DC side, over voltages due to DC and AC side line faults. Converter faults and protection in HVDC Systems: Converter faults, over current protection - valve group, and DC line protection, circuit breakers. Over voltage protection of converters, surge arresters. Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, the student will be ,

Able to understand the various schemes of HVDC transmission. Able to understand the basic HVDC transmission equipment. Able to know the factors responsible for generation of harmonics Able to understand the interaction between HVAC and HVDC system. Able to understand the various protection schemes of HVDC engineering.

Reference Books: 1. K.R.Padiyar : High Voltage Direct current Transmission, Wiley Eastern Ltd., New Delhi

– 1992. 2. E.W. Kimbark : Direct current Transmission, Wiley Inter Science –

New York. 3. J.Arillaga : H.V.D.C.Transmission Peter Peregrinus ltd., London UK 1983 4. HVDC and FACTS controllers:Applications of static converters in power systems by

Vijay K Sood, Kluwer Academic Press. 5. HVDC Transmission-S Kamakshaih and V Kamaraju MG hill.

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I-I

POWER SYSTEM OPERATION AND CONTROL

L / P / Credits

4 / -- / 3

Pre requisites: Power Generation Engineering, Power Transmission Engineering.

Course Educational Objectives:

To Study the unit commitment problem for economic load dispatch. To study the load frequency control of single area and two area systems with and without

control. To study the effect of generation with limited energy supply. To study the effectiveness of interchange evaluation in interconnected power systems.

Unit-1 : Unit commitment problem and optimal power flow solution : Unit commitment : Constraints in UCP,UC solutions. Methods-priority list method, introduction to Dynamic programming Approach. Unit-2 : Load Frequency Control-I : Necessity of keeping frequency constant. Definition of control area, single area control, Block diagram representation of an isolated Power System, Steady State analysis, Dynamic response-Uncontrolled case. Proportional plus Integral control of single area and its block diagram representation, steady state response, load frequency control and Economic dispatch control.

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Unit-3 : Load Frequency Control-II : Load frequency control of 2-area system : uncontrolled case and controlled case, tie-line bias control. Optimal two-area LF control-steady state representation, performance Index and optimal parameter adjustment. Unit-4 : Generation with limited Energy supply : Take-or-pay fuel supply contract, composite generation production cost function. Solution by gradient search techniques, Hard limits and slack variables, Fuel scheduling by linear programming. Unit-5 : Interchange Evaluation and Power Pools Economy Interchange, Economy interchange Evaluation, Interchange Evaluation with unit commitment, Multiple Interchange contracts. After-the-fact production costing, Transmission Losses in transaction Evaluation, other types of Interchange, power pools. Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, the student will be :

Able to determine the unit commitment problem for economic load dispatch. Able to get the knowledge of load frequency control of single area and two area systems

with and without control. Able to know the effect of generation with limited energy supply. Able to determine the interchange evaluation in interconnected power systems.

Reference Books :

1 Modern Power System Analysis - by I.J.Nagrath & D.P.Kothari, Tata Mc Graw-Hill Publishing Company ltd, 2nd edition.

2 Power system operation and control PSR Murthy B.S publication. 3 Power Generation, Operation and Control - by A.J.Wood and B.F.Wollenberg,John wiley

& sons Inc. 1984. 4 Electrical Energy Systems Theory - by O.I.Elgerd, Tata Mc Graw-Hill Publishing

Company Ltd, 2nd edition. 5 Reactive Power Control in Electric Systems - by TJE Miller, John Wiley & sons.

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I-I ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNIQUES (Elective-I)

L / P / Credits

4 / -- / 3

Pre Requisites: Basic knowledge on human biological systems, concept of optimization and electrical engineering. Course Educational Objectives:

To have knowledge on concept of neural network. To know different types of neural networks and training algorithms. To understand the concept of genetic algorithm and its application in optimization. To have the knowledge on fuzzy logic and design of fuzzy logic controllers. To know the applications of AI Techniques in electrical engineering.

Unit – 1: Introduction to Neural Networks

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Introduction, Humans and Computers, Biological Neural Networks, Historical development of neural network, Terminology and Topology, Biological and artificial neuron models, Basic learning laws.

Unit- 2:Feed Forward Neural Networks Introduction, Perceptron models: Discrete, continuous and multi-category, Training algorithms: Discrete and Continuous Perceptron Networks, Perceptron convergence theorem, Limitations and applications of the Perceptron model, Generalized delta learning rule, Feedforward recall and error back propagation training-Radial basis function algorithms-Hope field networks

Unit -3: Genetic algorithms & Modelling-introduction-encoding-fitness function-reproduction operators-genetic operators-cross over and mutation-generational cycle-convergence of genetic algorithm

Unit – 4:Classical and Fuzzy Sets Introduction to classical sets - properties, operations and relations; Fuzzy sets, membership, Uncertainty, operations, properties, fuzzy relations, cardinalities, membership functions. Fuzzy Logic System Components-Fuzzification, Membership value assignment, development of rule base and decision making system, defuzzification to crisp sets, defuzzification methods. UNIT 5: Application of AI Techniques-load forecasting-load flow studies-economic load dispatch-load frequency control-reactive power control-speed control of dc and ac motors

Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, students are able to Understand neural networks and analyze different types of neural networks. Design training algorithms for neural networks. Develop algorithms using genetic algorithm for optimization. Analyze and design fuzzy logic systems. Apply AI Techniques in electrical engineering.

Text Books: 1. Neural Networks, Fuzzy logic, Genetic algorithms: synthesis and applications by

Rajasekharan and Rai – PHI Publication. 2. Introduction to Artificial Neural Systems - Jacek M. Zuarda, Jaico Publishing House,

1997.

I-I ADVANCED DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING(Elective I)

L / P / Credits

4 / -- / 3

Perquisites: Knowledge on signal processing and Z-transform.

Course Educational Objectives:

To have knowledge on structures of different digital filters.

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To design digital filters with different techniques. To understand the implementation aspects of digital filters. To analyze the effect of finite word length in signal processing. To understand power spectrum estimation techniques in signal processing.

Unit-1: Digital Filter Structure Block diagram representation-Equivalent Structures-FIR and IIR digital filter Structures All pass Filters-tunable IIR Digital Filters-IIR tapped cascaded Lattice Structures-FIR cascaded Lattice structures-Parallel-Digital Sine-cosine generator-Computational complexity of digital filter structures.

Unit-2: Digital filter design

Preliminary considerations-Bilinear transformation method of IIR filter design-design of Low pass high pass-Band pass, and Band stop- IIR digital filters-Spectral transformations of IIR filters, FIR filter design-based on Windowed Fourier series- design of FIR digital filters with least –mean- Square-error-constrained Least-square design of FIR digital filters

Unit-3: DSP algorithm implementation

Computation of the discrete Fourier transform- Number representation-Arithmetic operations-handling of overflow-Tunable digital filters-function approximation.

Unit-4 : Analysis of finite Word length effects

The Quantization process and errors- Quantization of fixed -point and floating -point Numbers-Analysis of coefficient Quantization effects - Analysis of Arithmetic Round-off errors, Dynamic range scaling-signal- to- noise ratio in Low -order IIR filters-Low-Sensitivity Digital filters-Reduction of Product round-off errors using error feedback-Limit cycles in IIR digital filters- Round-off errors in FFT Algorithms.

Unit 5: Power Spectrum Estimation

Estimation of spectra from Finite Duration Observations signals – Non-parametric methods for power spectrum Estimation – parametric method for power spectrum Estimation, Estimation of spectral form-Finite duration observation of signals-Non-parametric methods for power spectrum estimation-Walsh methods-Blackman & torchy method.

Course Outcomes:

After completion of the course, students are able to:

Describe structure of digital filters. Design digital filters with different techniques.

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Understand the implementation aspects of signal processing algorithms. Know the effect of finite word length in signal processing. Analyze different power spectrum estimation techniques..

Reference Books: 1. Digital signal processing-sanjit K. Mitra-TMH second edition 2. Discrete Time Signal Processing – Alan V.Oppenheim, Ronald W.Shafer - PHI-1996 1st edition-9th reprint 3 Digital Signal Processing principles, algorithms and Applications – John G.Proakis -PHI –3rd edition-2002 4. Digital Signal Processing – S.Salivahanan, A.Vallavaraj, C. Gnanapriya – TMH - 2nd reprint-2001 5. Theory and Applications of Digital Signal Proceesing-LourensR. Rebinar & Bernold 6. Digital Filter Analysis and Design-Auntonian-TMH

I-II

SMART GRID (Elective – I) L / P / Credits

4 / -- / 3

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Perquisites: Basic knowledge on smart concept communication protocols, renewable energy systems and electronic circuits.

Course Educational Objectives:

To understand concept of smart grid and developments on smart grid. To understand smart grid technologies and application of smart grid concept in hybrid electric

vehicles etc. To have knowledge on smart substations, feeder automation and application for monitoring and

protection. To have knowledge on micro grids and distributed energy systems. To know power quality aspects in smart grid.

Unit 1 Introduction to Smart Grid: Evolution of Electric Grid, Concept of Smart Grid, Definitions, Need of Smart Grid, Functions of Smart Grid, Opportunities & Barriers of Smart Grid, Difference between conventional & smart grid, Concept of Resilient & Self Healing Grid, Present development & International policies on Smart Grid. Case study of Smart Grid. Unit 2 Smart Grid Technologies: Part 1: Introduction to Smart Meters, Real Time Prizing, Smart Appliances, Automatic Meter Reading(AMR), Outage Management System(OMS), Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicles(PHEV), Vehicle to Grid, Smart Sensors, Home & Building Automation, Phase Shifting Transformers. Unit 3 Smart Grid Technologies: Part 2: Smart Substations, Substation Automation, Feeder Automation. Geographic Information System(GIS), Intelligent Electronic Devices(IED) & their application for monitoring & protection, Smart storage like Battery, SMES, Pumped Hydro, Compressed Air Energy Storage, Wide Area Measurement System(WAMS), Phase Measurement Unit(PMU). Unit 4 Microgrids and Distributed Energy Resources: Concept of micro grid, need & applications of microgrid, formation of microgrid, Issues of interconnection, protection & control of microgrid. Plastic & Organic solar cells, Thin film solar cells, Variable speed wind generators, fuelcells, microturbines, Captive power plants, Integration of renewable energy sources. Unit 5 Power Quality Management in Smart Grid: Power Quality & EMC in Smart Grid, Power Quality issues of Grid connected Renewable Energy Sources, Power Quality Conditioners for Smart Grid, Web based Power Quality monitoring, Power Quality Audit. Information and Communication Technology for Smart Grid: Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), Home Area Network (HAN), Neighborhood Area Network (NAN), Wide Area Network (WAN).

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Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, students are able to:

Understand smart grids and analyse the smart grid policies and developments in smart grids.

Develop concepts of smart grid technologies in hybrid electrical vehicles etc. Understand smart substations, feeder automation, GIS etc. Analyse micro grids and distributed generation systems. Analyse the effect of power quality in smart grid and to understand latest developments

in ICT for smart grid. Text Books: 1. Ali Keyhani, Mohammad N. Marwali, Min Dai “Integration of Green and Renewable Energy in Electric Power Systems”, Wiley 2. Clark W. Gellings, “The Smart Grid: Enabling Energy Efficiency and Demand Response”,CRC Press 3. Janaka Ekanayake, Nick Jenkins, Kithsiri Liyanage, Jianzhong Wu, Akihiko Yokoyama,“Smart Grid: Technology and Applications”, Wiley 4. Jean Claude Sabonnadière, Nouredine Hadjsaïd, “Smart Grids”, Wiley Blackwell 19 5. Peter S. Fox Penner, “Smart Power: Climate Changes, the Smart Grid, and the Future of Electric Utilities”, Island Press; 1 edition 8 Jun 2010 6. S. Chowdhury, S. P. Chowdhury, P. Crossley, “Microgrids and Active Distribution Networks.” Institution of Engineering and Technology, 30 Jun 2009 7. Stuart Borlase, “Smart Grids (Power Engineering)”, CRC Press Reference Books: 1. Andres Carvallo, John Cooper, “The Advanced Smart Grid: Edge Power Driving Sustainability: 1”, Artech House Publishers July 2011 2. James Northcote, Green, Robert G. Wilson “Control and Automation of Electric Power Distribution Systems (Power Engineering)”, CRC Press 3. Mladen Kezunovic, Mark G. Adamiak, Alexander P. Apostolov, Jeffrey George Gilbert “Substation Automation (Power Electronics and Power Systems)”, Springer 4. R. C. Dugan, Mark F. McGranghan, Surya Santoso, H. Wayne Beaty, “Electrical Power System Quality”, 2nd Edition, McGraw Hill Publication 5. Yang Xiao, “Communication and Networking in Smart Grids”, CRC Press

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I-I BREAKDOWN PHENOMENON IN ELECTRICAL INSULATION (ELECTIVE-I)

(Gases, Liquids, Solids and Vacuum)

L / P / Credits

4 / -- / 3

Pre requisites: Basic physics, conduction phenomena in dielectrics. Course Educational Objectives:

Understand the fundamental processes of conduction in gases. Ionization and breakdown phenomena in gases. Breakdown phenomena in liquid and solid dielectrics. Breakdown phenomena in vaccum.

Unit 1: Fundamentals of Electrical Breakdown Phenomena in Gases: Review of gas laws-mean free path of a particle-velocity distribution of swarm of molecules-Expression for mean free path (λ)-Distribution of free paths-Bohr’s model of an atom .calculation of radius of Bohr’s orbit Energy of an electron-Ionization energy of an atom calculation of frequency of emitted radiation. Unit 2: Ionization Its Gases: Methods of ionization in gases-Ionization by collision-types of inelastic collisions – collision cross sections. Behavior of charged particles in a gas in electric fields of low (E/P)-drift velocity –mobility conditions for low (E/P). Electrical Breakdown in Uniform Fields: Voltage-current relationship is gaseous gap (small gaps)-condition for high (E/P)-Townsend’s first Ionization coefficient (α) - (α/p) is a function of (E/P)-Experimental determination of (α) –Penning effect Unit 3:Self-sustained discharge: β-process and its limitations cathode process –methods of liberating secondary electrons –Townsend’s second ionization coefficient -γ -process . Condition for electric spark breakdown. Secondary emission by gas produced photons – Meta stables-Role of solid contaminants. Electron Attachment, electronegative gases (SF6 etc). Measurement of ‘γ’- Paschen’s law –expression for Minimum Breakdown voltage and minimum (Pdmin) - limitations of Paschen’s law. Breakdown of long gaps: Streamer Mechanism- Explanation for positive streamer. Estimation of space charge fields (Es) - Anode directed streamer - comparison between Townsend and streamer mechanism. Breakdown in non-uniform fields –corona discharges - difference between DC and AC corona. Effect of polarity on break down of point-plane gaps. Unit 4: Breakdown in Solids and Liquid Insulations:

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Types of Breakdown: Intrinsic Breakdown – Electronic Breakdown – Streamer Breakdown – Electromechanical Breakdown –Thermal Breakdown -treeing and tracking. Electro – Chemical Breakdown – BD due to thermal discharges. Breakdown in liquids dielectrics: Pure and commercial liquids – Breakdown tests – Pre-breakdown currents and breakdown in pure liquids – breakdown in commercial liquids –Suspended particle theory, cavitations and bubble mechanism. Thermal breakdown – Stressed oil – Volume Theory. Unit 5: Breakdown in Vacuum Insulation: Pre-Breakdown currents – Steady currents –Micro discharges-Factors affecting the Breakdown . like electrode separation - electrode conditioning - electrode material –Surface condition surface contamination - electrode area and configurations –effect of electrode temperature –frequency of applied voltage – pressure - recovery strength of vacuum gap. Practical Exchange theory –electron beam Hypothesis – Clump mechanism- transition in breakdown mechanisms – criteria for B.D - effect of solids dielectrics in vacuum and liquids. Course Outcomes: After completion of this course the students will be able to:

Understand the fundamental process of conduction in gases. Understand ionization and breakdown phenomena in gases. Understand breakdown phenomena under self sustained discharge and long gaps Understand breakdown phenomena in liquid and solid dielectrics. Understand breakdown phenomena in vacuum.

References:

1. Fundamentals of gaseous ionization and plasma electronics by Essam Nassar,John Wiley, New York (1974).

2. High voltage & electrical insulation by Ravindra Arora , John willy and sons. 3. High voltage technology – L.L.Alston - Oxford Press (1968). 4. High voltage Engineering Fundamentals E. Kuffel, W. S. Zaengl, and J. Kuffel oxford (2002). 5. High voltage Engineering, M.S.Naidu and V.Kamaraju (5th edition) Mc Graw Hill Publishing Co.,

New Delhi (2011).

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I-I HIGH VOLTAGE POWER APPARATUS AND DIAGNOSTICS (Elective-II)

L / P / Credits

4 / -- / 3

Pre requisites: To know about power transformers, Degree of polymerization, dissolved gas analysis, Fourier Transformer and frequency response analysis of transformers. Course Educational Objectives:

To study about components of power transformer, types of insulation material, overvoltage due to lightning impulse & faults.

To study the measurement of resistivity and capacitance of transformer oil, method of measurement of tan delta and analysis to detect ageing.

To study the concept of moisture in transformer oil and paper and partial discharges detection methods within transformer volume.

To study the degree of polymerization and to determine tan delta and capacitance in transformer bushing.

To Study the concept of Fourier Transformer with regard to configuration of winding, frequency response analysis of transformer winding..

Unit 1: Introduction to power transformer, important components of power transformer, winding configuration, various types of insulation material, LV and HV bushings, cooling of winding. Reasons of failure of transformer, short circuit, overvoltage due to switching operation, inadequate clearances between various windings, over-voltage due to lightning impulse, over voltage due to fault, high level of partial discharges, inappropriate design, over fluxing. Unit 2 : Tan delta, capacitance in transformer winding, method of measurement of tan delta and capacitance in transformer ,Tan delta ,resistivity and capacitance of transformer oil, bushing capacitance ,tan delta and resistivity, on-site measurement, analysis to detect ageing and likely failure

Unit 3: Moisture in transformer oil and paper, ageing effect of paper, insulation resistance, Method of measurement of polarization, polarization value, method of moisture reduction, winding resistance, Influence with regard to life of transformer. Partial Discharges in transformer, causes of partial discharges, concept of partial discharges, acoustic method of

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measurement of partial discharges, discharges in oil, discharges in paper, method of reduction of partial discharges, analysis and detection of partial discharge sites within transformer volume.

Unit 4 : Degree of polymerization (DP) of transformer paper, effect of DP on life of transformer, effect of transformer temperature on degree of polymerization, furfural content in oil insulation, inter – relationship between degree of polymerization and furfural content , method of measurement of tan delta and capacitance in transformer, method of measurement of tan delta and capacitance in transformer bushing , reduction of degree of polymerization in transformer paper. Dissolved gas analysis in transformer oil, various gas product in transformer oil, tolerable level of gases in transformer on load , detection of important gases in transformer, causes of various gases, likely reason of gases with reference to high temperature and partial discharges.

Unit 5: Fourier Transform and frequency response analysis of transformer winding, concept of Fourier Transformer with regard to configuration of winding, low, medium and high frequency comparison of frequency response of LV , HV and tapping winding, concept of winding movement on the basis of frequency comparison, turn failure.

Course Outcomes: After completion of the course,

Student will able to learn power transformer, types of insulation material. Student will able to the measurement of tan delta and capacitance of transformer oil. Student will able to know the concept of moisture in transformer oil and paper and partial

discharges. Student will able to know degree of polymerization. Student will able to know concept of Fourier Transformer and frequency response

analysis of transformer winding.

Text Book: 1. Transformer, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (Bhopal), Second edition 2003,First Edition 1987 Tata Mc.Graw-hill Publishing Company Ltd. Mc.Graw –Hill office Page 1- 602 Reference book 1 Seminar on fault finding and life assessment of power transformers Proceedings 25- 26 April2008 New Delhi, Organized by Central Board of Irrigation and Power, New Delhi in association with Omicron India. 2.Transformer Engineering, Blue mend boission, Wiley international publication.

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I-I

COLLISION PHENOMENA IN PLASAMA SCIENCE (Elective-II)

L / P / Credits

4 / -- / 3

Pre requisites: Introduction to plasma physics and quantum physics Course Educational Objectives: student will be exposed to

Plasmas and their characterizations Charged particle motion in electromagnetic fields. Electron Avalanche mechanisms.

Unit 1 : Ionization, Deionization and Electron Emission :Ionization and plasma conductivity, Production of charged particles, Ionization by cosmic rays, Thermal ionization. The free path, excited states, metastable states. Diffusion, Recombination, Negative ions. Photoelectric emission, Thermionic emission, Field emission. Unit 2 : Behavior of charged particles in a gas in electric fields of low E/P and high E/P, Definition and significance of mobility, Forces between ions and molecules, Diffusion under low fields, Electron drift velocity. Unit 3 : What is high E/P?, Coefficient of ionization by electron collision, evaluation of , electron avalanche, effect of the cathode, Ionization coefficient in alternating fields. The Self-Sustaining Discharge Breakdown Mechanisms: Ionization by positive-ion collision, Cathode processes, space-charge field of an avalanche. Critical avalanche size, Unit 4: Townsend mechanism and its limitations, Streamer formation. The transition between the breakdown mechanisms, The effect of electron attachment. Partial Breakdown and Breakdown Under Alternating Fields: Electron current, positive-ion current, total current, characteristic time, effect of space charge, Anode coronas, Cathode coronas.

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Unit 5: The Glow and Plasma: General description, The cathode zone, Negative glow and Faraday dark space, positive column, Anode region, other effects. Definition of plasma, Debye length, scope of known plasmas, Plasma oscillations, high-temperature plasmas, Plasma diagnostics. Course Outcomes: After completion of this course the students will be able to

Able to understand ionization and electron emission process Able to know the behaviour of charged particles under different fields Able to understand self sustaining discharge breakdown mechanism Able to know transition from steamer to townsend mechanisms of breakdown Able to know electric glow discharge and plasma glow discharge

Reference Book:

1. Fundamentals of Gaseous Ionization And Plasma Electronics by Essam Nasser, John Willey & Sons, Printed in America, 1971.

I-I ADVANCED EM FIELDS (Elective-II)

L / P / Credits

4 / -- / 3

Pre requisites: To know the elements of Electromagnetic and electro static field theory along with the behavior of conductors in an electric field. Course Educational Objectives:

To know the analytical calculations of field with space charges electric stress and equation of continuity.

To know the electric field inside a dielectric material, energy density in a static electric field.

To know the numerical methods for calculating electrical fields, statically dynamically induced e.m.f. calculations of transmission lines conductors to ground.

Unit – 1: Electrostatics: Electrostatic Fields – Coulomb’s Law – Electric Field Intensity (EFI) – EFI due to a line and a surface charge – Work done in moving a point charge in an electrostatic field – Electric Potential – Properties of potential function – Potential gradient – Gauss’s law – Application of Gauss’s Law – Maxwell’s first law, div ( D )=v – Laplace’s and Poisson’s equations – Solution of Laplace’s equation in one variable Unit – 2 : Electric fields-1 Introduction, Analytical calculation of space-charge-free fields, simple geometries, transmission conductors to ground, fields in multi dielectric media, experimental analogs for space-space-charge-free fields, electrolytic tank, semi conducting paper analog, resistive-mesh analog.,

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Unit – 3 Electric fields-2 Analytical Calculations Of Fields With Space Charges, Numerical Computation of Fields With Space Charges, Finite Element Technique, Finite Element Technique Combined With The Method Of Characteristics, Charge-Simulation Technique Combined With The Method Of Residues, Electric Stress Control And Optimization, Electric Stress Control, Electric Stress Optimization

Unit – 4 : Conductors & Dielectrics : Behavior of conductors in an electric field – Conductors and Insulators – Electric field inside a dielectric material – polarization – Dielectric – Conductor and Dielectric – Dielectric boundary conditions – Energy stored and energy density in a static electric field – Current density – conduction and Convection current densities – Ohm’s law in point form – Equation of continuity Unit – 5: Force in Magnetic fields & Time Varying Fields: Magnetic force - Moving charges in a Magnetic field – Lorentz force equation –– a differential current loop as a magnetic dipole ,Time varying fields – Faraday’s laws of electromagnetic induction – Its integral and point forms ,Statically and Dynamically induced EMFs -Modification of Maxwell’s equations for time varying fields – Displacement current Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, the student will be able to:

Able to understand the fundamentals of electro static fields

Able to Know numerical methods for calculating electrical field, statically dynamically induced emf calculations of transmission lines conductors to ground

Able to know the analytical calculations of field with space charges electric stress and equation of contnuity

Able to know electric field inside a dielectric material energy density in a static electric field Able to understand the force in magnetic fields and time varying fields and statically and

dynamically induced emfs Text Books:

1. “Engineering Electromagnetic” by William H. Hayt & John. A. Buck McGraw-Hill Companies, 7th Editon.2005.

2. “Electromagnetic” by J. D Kraus Mc.Graw-Hill Inc. 4th edition 1992. Reference Books:

1. Field Theory “, Gangadhar, Khanna Publishers. 2. Elements of Electromagnetic field theory “, Sadiku, Oxford Publ. 3. “Electromagnetics” by J P Tewari. 4. “Introduction to E-Magnetics” by CR Paul and S.A. Nasar, McGraw-Hill Publications 5. “Introduction to Electro Dynamics” by D J Griffiths, Prentice-Hall of India Pvt.Ltd, 2nd

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6. editon 7. “Electromagnetics” by Plonsy and Collin 8. “Engineering Electro magnetics” by Nathan Ida, Springer (India) Pvt. Ltd.2nd Edition.

I-I HIGH VOLTAGE LABORATORY

L / P / Credits

-- / 4 / 2

Course Educational Objectives:

To understand the operation of high voltage generation and testing the various insulators.

Any 10 of the following experiments are to be conducted List of Experiments:

1. Millivolt drop test and Tong tester calibration

2. Breakdown characteristics of sphere-sphere gap

3. Measurement of Leakage current and breakdown voltage of pin insulator

4. Breakdown test of transformer oil

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5. Breakdown characteristics of rod-rod gap

6. Measurement of Leakage current and insulation resistance of polypropylene scale

7. Measurement of Leakage current and insulation resistance of polypropylene rope

8. Breakdown characteristics of plane-rod-gap

9. Measurement of leakage current and breakdown voltage of suspension insulator

10. Breakdown characteristics of point-sphere gap

11. Measurement of tan delta and dielectric constant

12. Power frequency testing of HV transformer

13. Power frequency testing of HV Bushing

14. Power frequency testing of HV Cable.

Course Outcomes:

After the Completion of lab student will be: Able to understand the breakdown voltages and mechanisms of different dielectrics. Able to understand the charecteristics of electrical equipments under power frequency voltages.

I-II

HIGH VOLTAGE TESTING TECHNIQUES L / P / Credits

4 / -- / 3

Pre requisites: Basics of high voltage engineering. Course Educational Objectives: To understand

Non destructive testing methods. Commercial and technical testing of different HV power applications.

Unit 1 : Non Destructive Testing Techniques : Measurement of DC Resistivity – Dielectric loss and dielectric constant of insulating materials – Schering bridge method – Transformer ratio arm bridge for high voltage and high current applications – null detectors.

Unit 2 : High Voltage Testing of Power Apparatus : Need for testing standards – Standards for porcelain/Glass insulators-Classification of porcelain/glass insulator tests – Tests for cap and pin porcelain/Glass insulators.

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Unit 3 : High voltage AC testing methods-Power frequency tests-Over voltage tests on insulators, Isolators, Circuit Breakers and power cables. Artificial Contamination Tests : Contamination flashover phenomena-Contamination Severity-Artificial contamination tests-Laboratory Testing versus in-Service Performance-Case study.

Unit 4 : Impulse Testing : Impulse testing of transformers, insulators, Surge diverters, Bushings, cables, circuit breakers.

Unit 5 : Partial Discharge Measurement : PD equivalent model-PD currents-PD measuring circuits-Straight and balanced detectors-Location and estimation of PD in power apparatus-PD measurement by non electrical methods-Calibration of PD detectors. RIV Measurements : Radio Interference – RIV – Measurement of RI and RIV in laboratories and in field. Different test arrangements and their limitations.

Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, the student will be able to:

Learn the different non-distructive testing techniques adopted on electrical power apparatus.

To know the types of insulators and the test procedures for Cap and Pin Insulators. To know the charecteristics of electrical equipments under power frequency tests by

artificial contamination. To understand the behaviour of the electrical equipments by impulse testing. Able to detect the partial discharge in power apparatus.

Reference Books :

1. High Voltage Engineering – by E.KUFFEL and W.S.ZAENGL, Pergamon press, Oxford 1984.

2. High Voltage Engineering – by M.S.Naidu and V.Kamaraju, Tata Mc Graw Hill Publishing Company Limited, New Delhi – 2001.

3. Discharge Detection in H.V. Equipment – by KREUGER, F.H. Haywood London – 1964.

4. Hylten cavallius. N. High voltage laboratory planning Enile Haefely &Co. Ltd. Based Switzerland 1988

5. Ryan H.M. and Whiskand: design and operation perspective of British UHV Lab IEE pre 133 H.V. Testing Techniques Halfly

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I-II HVAC TRANSMISSION

L / P / Credits

4 / -- / 3

Pre requisites: Transmission line parameters and properties, Corona etc. Course Educational Objectives:

To calculate the transmission line parameters. To calculate the field effects on EHV and UHV AC lines. To have knowledge of corona, RI and audible noise in EHV and UHV lines. To have knowledge of voltage control and compensation problems in EHV and UHV

transmission systems.

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Unit-1: E.H.V. A.C. Transmission , line trends and preliminary aspects ,standard transmission voltages – power handling capacities and line losses – mechanical aspects. Calculation of line resistance and inductance: resistance of conductors, temperature rise of conductor and current carrying capacity. Properties of bundled conductors and geometric mean radius of bundle, inductance of two conductor lines and multi conductor lines, Maxwell’s coefficient matrix. Line capacitance calculation. capacitance of two conductor line, and capacitance of multi conductor lines, potential coefficients for bundled conductor lines, sequence inductances and capacitances and diagonalization. Unit-2 : Calculation of electro static field of AC lines - Effect of high electrostatic field on biological organisms and human beings. Surface voltage Gradient on conductors, surface gradient on two conductor bundle and cosine law, maximum surface voltage gradient of bundle with more than 3 sub conductors, Mangolt formula. Unit-3 : Corona : Corona in EHV lines – corona loss formulae – attenuation of traveling waves due to corona – Audio noise due to corona, its generation, characteristics and limits, measurement of audio noise. Unit-4 : Power Frequency voltage control : Problems at power frequency, generalized constants, No load voltage conditions and charging currents, voltage control using synchronous condenser, cascade connection of components : Shunt and series compensation, sub synchronous resonance in series – capacitor compensated lines

Unit -5 : Static reactive compensating systems : Introduction, SVC schemes, Harmonics injected into network by TCR, design of filters for suppressing harmonics injected into the system. Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, the student will be able to

Calculate the transmission line parameters. Calculate the field effects on EHV and UHV AC lines. Determine the corona, RI and audible noise in EHV and UHV lines. Able to solve problems at power frequency and under various load conditions Analyze voltage control and compensation problems in EHV and UHV transmission

systems. Reference Books :

1. Extra High Voltage AC Transmission Engineering – Rakesh Das Begamudre, Wiley Eastern ltd., New Delhi – 1987.

2. EHV Transmission line reference book – Edison Electric Institute (GEC) 1986. I-II

SURGE PHENOMENON AND INSULATION CO-ORDINATION

L / P / Credits

4 / -- / 3

Perquisites: Basic concepts of travelling wave techniques and their applications in electrical power systems, lightening and switching over voltages, insulation co-ordination in power systems. Course Educational Objectives:

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To understand travelling wave phenomenon in transmission systems. Different types of over voltages that originate in power systems. Insulation gradation for different electrical power apparatus and coordination in insulation

systems. Unit 1 : Traveling Waves : Transmission line equation, attenuation and distortion point-Typical cases. Reflection of traveling waves: Behaviors of waves at a transaction point-Typical case. Travelling waves on multi conductor systems Unit 2 : Successive Reflections : Reflection lattice, Effect of insulation capacitance. Standing waves and natural frequencies of transmission lines-Transient response of lines and systems with distributed parameters. Unit 3 : Lightning Phenomena and over voltage in power systems. Mechanism of the lightning stroke – Mathematical model of the lightning stroke. Over voltages produced in power systems due to lightning – Over voltage due to faults in the system and switching surges. General principles of lightning protection – Tower – Footing resistance – Insulation withstand voltages and impulse flashover characteristics of protective gaps. Unit 4 : Surge Voltage distribution in transformer windings initial and final distribution characteristics : Protection of windings against over voltages. protection of transmission lines, transformers and rotating machines against over voltages. Use of rod gaps and lightning arresters protective characteristics. Selection of the lightning arresters. Unit 5 : Insulation coordination lightning surge and switching surge characteristics of insulation structures. Geo-metric gap factors test procedures, correlation between insulation for protective levels. Protective devices Zno arresters,vale type-etc, protective tubes Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, the student will be able to:

Understand the behaviour of travelling wave in transmission and distribution To know the history of travelling wave using Bewly lattice diagram Able to learn the mechanism of lightning and its principles Understand the protection of windings in electrical machines Underastand the neccessity of insulation coordination and its protective charecteristics.

Reference Books :

1. Traveling waves of Transmission systems – by LV Bewley. Dover publications Inc., New York (1963).

2. Lewis, w.w., protection of transmission lines and systems against lightining, dover publications, Inc., New York (1965).

3. Diesendorf.W, Insulation Co-ordination ELBS in H.V. Electrical Power Systems , Butter worth publications, London, (1974).

4. Rakesh Das Begmudre ,E.H.V. Transmission Engineering: Wielly Eastern Ltd., New Delhi, (1986).

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I-II ADVANCED POWER SYSTEM PROTECTION

L / P / Credits

4 / -- / 3

Pre requisites: Concepts of Power Electronics, Electronic circuits, STLD and basics of Relays and protection. Course Educational Objectives:

To learn about classification and operation of static relays. To understand the basic principles and application of comparators. To learn about static version of different types of relays. To understand about numerical protection.

Unit 1 : Static Relays classification and Tools : Comparison of Static with Electromagnetic Relays, Basic classification, Level detectors and Amplitude and phase Comparators – Duality – Basic Tools – Schmitt Trigger Circuit, Multivibrators, Square wave Generation – Polarity detector – Zero crossing detector – Thyristor and UJT Triggering Circuits. Phase sequence Filters – Speed and reliability of static relays. Unit 2 : Amplitude and Phase Comparators (2 Input) : Generalized equations for Amplitude and Phase comparison – Derivation of different characteristics of relays – Rectifier Bridge circulating and opposed voltage type amplitude comparators – Averaging & phase splitting type amplitude comparators – Principle of sampling comparators.

Phase Comparison : Block Spike and phase Splitting Techniques – Transistor Integrating type, phase comparison, Rectifier Bridge Type Comparison – Vector product devices.

Unit 3 : Static over current (OC) relays – Instantaneous, Definite time, Inverse time OC Relays, static distance relays, static directional relays, static differential relays, measurement of sequence impedances in distance relays, multi input comparators, elliptic & hyperbolic characteristics, switched distance schemes, Impedance characteristics during Faults and Power Swings,

Unit 4 : PILOT Relaying schemes: Wire pilot protection: circulating current scheme – balanced voltage scheme – translay scheme – half wave comparison scheme - carrier current protection: phase comparison type – carrier aided distance protection – operational comparison of transfer trip and blocking schemes – optical fibre channels.

Unit 5 : Microprocessor based relays and Numerical Protection: Introduction – over current relays – impedance relay – directional relay – reactance relay. Numerical Protection: Introduction - numerical relay - numerical relaying algorithms - mann-morrison technique - Differential equation technique and discrete fourier transform technique - numerical over current protection - numerical distance protection.

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Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, the student will be able to

Know the classifications and applications of static relays. Understand the application of comparators. Understand the static version of different types of relays. Able to understand pilot relaying schemes and its protection Understand the numerical protection techniques.

Reference Books : 1. Power System Protection with Static Relays – by TSM Rao 2. Protective Relaying Vol-II Warrington 3. Art & Science of Protective Relaying - C R Mason 4. Power System Stability Kimbark Vol-II 5. Power system protection & switchgear by Badri Ram & D N viswakarma. 6. Electrical Power System Protection –C.Christopoulos and A.Wright- Springer 7. Protection & Switchgear –Bhavesh Bhalaja,R.P Maheshwari, Nilesh G.Chothani-Oxford

publisher

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I-II

PARTIAL DISCHARGES IN HV EQUIPMENT (Elective-III)

L / P / Credits

4 / -- / 3

Pre requisites: Knowledge in High Voltage Equipment. Course Educational Objectives: the student will exposed to

Partial Discharges, necessity of detection of partial discharge Effects of partial discharges on insulating systems. Different detection methods used for partial discharges.

Unit 1 : Types of partial discharges and its occurrence and recurrence and magnitudes : Definition of Partial discharges, inception of internal discharges, Inception of corona discharges. Unit 2 : Discharges by electrical treeing. Discharges at AC Voltages, corona discharges, Discharges at D.C. Voltages, discharges at impulse voltages. Object of discharge detection, Quantities related to the magnitude of discharges, choice of PD as a measure for discharges. Unit 3 : Electrical discharge detection & Detection circuits : Basic diagram, amplification of impulses, sensitivity, resolution, observation. Straight detection. Balanced detection, calibrators, Interferences, choice between straight detection & balance detection, common mode rejection.

Unit 4 : Location of Partial discharges : Non-electric location, location by separation of electrodes, location with electrical probes. location by traveling waves, PD location in cables & switchgear by traveling waves. Evaluation of discharges: Recognition, mechanisms of deterioration, evaluation, specification.

Unit 5 : Detection in actual specimen : Detection in capacitors, cables, bushings. Transformers, machine insulation, Gas-insulated switchgear.

Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, the student will be able to:

Student will have knowledge about types of partial discharge that occurs in the insulation systems and in apparatus

Able to analyse Partial discharges subjected to various voltages

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Student will have knowledge about detection of discharges using different detection circuits Able to locate and evaluate partial discharge in electrical apparatus and systems Able to detect partial discharges in various electrical apparatus of HV Equipment

Reference Book : 1. Partial Discharges in HV Equipment by F..Kruguer, Butterworths & Co., Publications Ltd., 1989. 2. Partial Discharges in Electrical Power Apparatus. by Dieter Konig, Y. Narayana Rao- VDE-Verlag publisher

I-II GAS INSULATED SYSTEMS AND SUBSTATIONS

(Elective-III)

L / P / Credits

4 / -- / 3

Prerequisites: Conduction and Breakdown in gases, and substation. Course Educational Objectives: To Study and learn about

SF6 gas properties and application in electrical apparatus. Details of SF6 Substation. Testing of G.I.S.

Unit 1 Introduction to GIS and Properties of SF6: Characteristics of GIS, Introduction to SF6, Physical Properties, Chemical Properties, Electrical Properties, Specifications of SF6 Gas for GIS Applications, Handling of SF6 Gas Before Use, Safe Handling of SF6 Gas in Electrical Equipment, Equipment for Handling the SF6 Gas, SF6 and Environment. Unit 2 Layout of GIS Stations: Advantages of GIS Stations, Comparison With Air Insulated Substations, Economics of GIS,User Requirements for GIS,Main Features of a GIS,General Arrangement of a GIS,Planning and Installation,Components of a GIS station. Unit 3 Design and Construction of GIS Stations: Introduction,Ratings of GIS Components,Design Features,Estimation of Different types of Electrical Stresses,Design Aspects of GIS Components,Insulation Design for GIS,Thermal Considerations in the Design of GIS,Effect of Very Fast Transient over voltages(VFTO)on the GIS Design,Insulation Coordination in GIS ,GIS Grounding Systems,Gas handling and Monitoring System Design. Unit 4 Testing of GIS

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Introduction,Various Tests on GIS,Design Approch for Manufacturing and Type Tests,Quality Assurance in Manufacturing,Shipping and Erection,On-Site Testing of GIS,Dielectric Tests,Commanly Used On-site Test Methods,Experience during On-Site Testing,Condition Monitoring and Diagnostic Methods. Unit 5 GIS Diagonstics and Fast Transient Phenomena in GIS Introduction,Characterics of imperfections in Insulation,Insulation Diagonestic Methods,PD Measurement,UHF Method,Disconnector Switching in Relation to Very Fast Transients,Origin of VFTO,Propagation and Machanism of VFTO,VFTO Characteristics,Effect of VFTO,Testing of GIS for VFTO. Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, the student will be able to:

Student Wll Understand the properties of SF6 and its handling in GIS Student Wll Understand Layout and construction of GIS substation Student Wll Understand testing methods of GIS Student Wll Understand Dignostic methods and transient phenomenon of GIS

TEXT BOOK: 1. M.S.Naidu,”Gas Insulated Substations” I.K International publishing house Pvt.Ltd,

New Delhi. REFERENCES:

1. O.Kindsen & K.V.Menon, “ Future developments trend in GIS Technology” 3rd workshop & conference on EHV Technology, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, August 2-4, 1995.

2. V.N.Maller and M.S.Naidu “Advances in High Voltage Insulation & Arc Interruption in SF6 and Vaccum”, Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1982.

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PULSE POWER ENGINEERING (Elective-III)

L / P / Credits

4 / -- / 3

Pre requisites: Basic concepts of Pulse forming networks and energy storage devices Course Educational Objectives:

To know the static and dynamic breakdown strength of dielectric materials and various switches

To know the energy storage device like Marx generator, inductive energy storage, rotor and homo polar generators, fly wheels.

To know the design of pulse forming networks in transmission lines and power and voltage adding.

Unit 1:Static and Dynamic Breakdown Strength of dielectric Materials Introduction-Gases-static breakdown-pulsed breakdown-spark formation-liquids-basic electrical Process-steamer breakdown-practical considerations-solids-General observations-charge Transport, injection and Breakdown-statistical Interpretation of breakdown Strength Measurements

Unit 2: Energy Storage Pulse Discharge Capacitors-Marx Generators-classical Marx generators-LC Marx Generator-Basic Pulsed-Power Energy Transfer Stage-inductive energy storage-power and voltage multiplication-rotors and homo polar Generators Unit 3 :Switches

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Closing switches-gas switches-semi conductor closing switches-magnetic switches-summary-opening switches-fuses-mechanical interrupters-superconducting opening switches-plasma opening switches-plasma flow switches-semiconductor opening switches Unit 4: Pulse forming networks: Transmission lines-terminations and junctions-transmission lines with losses-the finite transmission line as a circuit element-production of pulses with lossless transmission lines-RLC networks-circuit simulation with LEITER Power and Voltage Adding: Adding of Power-Voltage Adding-voltage adding by transit-time Isolation- voltage adding by Inductive Isolation-Blumlein Generators-Cumulative Pulse Lines

Unit 5 :Examples of Pulsed-power Generators: Single-pulse generators-KALIF-PBFA 2 and the Z-Machine- HERMES III Repetitive Generators: RHEPP and Generators with opening switches Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, student will:

Able to know the breakdown charecteristics of dielectric materials and switches

Able to know various energy storage devices,repetitive generators and cumulative pulse lines

Able to know pulse forming networks in transmission lines and their applications

Able to know pulse power generators Text book:

1.Pulsed Power Engineering by Professor Dr.Hasjoachim Bluhm. 2. Explosive Pulsed Power -L. L. Altgilbers, J. Baird, B. Freeman, C. S. Lynch, and S. I. Shkuratov -Imperial College Press. 3. Advances in Pulsed Power Technology, Vol. 1 & 2, Plenum Press. 4. Pulsed Power Systems: Principles and Applications- Dr.Hasjoachim Bluhm-Springer

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FLEXIBLE AC TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS (Elective- IV) L / P / Credits

4 / -- / 3

Pre requisites: Concepts on Power Electronics and Power Systems Course Educational Objectives:

To study the performance improvements of transmission system with FACTS. To study the effect of static shunt compensation. To study the effect of static series compensation. To study the effect of UPFC.

Unit 1 : FACTS concepts, Transmission interconnections, power flow in an AC System, loading capability limits, Dynamic stability considerations, importance of controllable parameters, basic types of FACTS controllers, benefits from FACTS controllers. Unit 2 : Basic concept of voltage and current source converters, comparison of current source converters with voltage source converters. Static shunt compensation : Objectives of shunt compensation, midpoint voltage regulation, voltage instability prevention, improvement of transient stability, Power oscillation damping,

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methods of controllable var generation, variable impedance type static var generators, switching converter type var generators, hybrid var generators. Unit 3 : SVC and STATCOM : The regulation and slope transfer function and dynamic performance, transient stability enhancement and power oscillation damping, operating point control and summary of compensation control. Unit 4 : Static series compensators : Concept of series capacitive compensation, improvement of transient stability, power oscillation damping, functional requirements. GTO thyristor controlled series capacitor (GSC), thyristor switched series capacitor (TSSC), and thyristor controlled series capacitor (TCSC), control schemes for GSC, TSSC and TCSC. Unit 5 : Unified Power Flow Controller: Basic operating principle, conventional transmission control capabilities, independent real and reactive power flow control, comparision of the UPFC to series compensators and phase angle regulators. Course Outcomes: After completion of the course, the student will be able to

Able to know the performance improvement of transmission system with FACTS Controllers

Able to know the concepts of Voltage Source Converters,Current Source Converters and static shunt compensation

Able to determine an appropriate FACTS device for different types of applications. Able to get the knowledge of effect of static shunt and series compensation. Able to know the effect of UPFC

Text Book : 1. “Understanding FACTS Devices” N.G.Hingorani and L.Guygi, IEEE Press. Indian Edition is available:--Standard Publications 2. Sang.Y.H and John.A.T, “Flexible AC Transmission systems” IEEE Press (2006). 3. HVDC & FACTS Controllers: applications of static converters in power systems- Vijay K.Sood- Springer publishers

I-II

POWER SYSTEM DEREGULATION (Elective -IV)

L / P / Credits

4 / -- / 3

Pre requisites: Power systems Course Educational Objectives:

To provide in-depth understanding of operation of deregulated electricity market systems. To examine typical issues in electricity markets and how these are handled world –wide

in various markets. To enable students to analyze various types of electricity market operational and control

issues using new mathematical models. Unit 1

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Need and conditions for deregulation. Introduction of Market structure, Market Architecture, Spot market, forward markets and settlements. Review of Concepts marginal cost of generation, least-cost operation, incremental cost of generation. Power System Operation.

Unit 2 Electricity sector structures and Ownership /management, the forms of Ownership and management. Different structure model like Monopoly model, Purchasing agency model, wholesale competition model, Retail competition model. Unit 3 Framework and methods for the analysis of Bilateral and pool markets, LMP based markets, auction models and price formation, price based unit commitment, country practices Unit 4

Transmission network and market power. Power wheeling transactions and marginal costing, transmission costing. Congestion management methods- market splitting, counter-trading; Effect of congestion on LMPs- country practices

Unit 5 Ancillary Services and System Security in Deregulation. Classifications and definitions, AS management in various markets- country practices. Technical, economic, & regulatory issues involved in the deregulation of the power industry. Course Outcomes: After completion of the course students is able to

Student is able to underatand of operation of deregulated electricity market system. Student is able to underatand typical issues in electricity markets. Student is able to underatand to analyze various types of electricity market operational

and control issues using new mathematical models. Student is able to analyze congestion management methods.

Reference Books:

1. Power System Economics: Designing markets for electricity - S. Stoft 2. Power generation, operation and control, -J. Wood and B. F. Wollenberg 3. Operation of restructured power systems - K. Bhattacharya, M.H.J. Bollen and J.E. Daalder 4. Market operations in electric power systems - M. Shahidehpour, H. Yamin and Z. Li 5. Fundamentals of power system economics - S. Kirschen and G. Strbac

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6. Optimization principles: Practical Applications to the Operation and Markets of the Electric Power Industry - N. S. Rau 7. Competition and Choice in Electricity - Sally Hunt and Graham Shuttleworth

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I-I REACTIVE POWER COMPENSATION & MANAGEMENT

(Elective- IV)

L / P / Credits

4 / -- / 3

Pre Requisites: Brief idea of power system analysis, electric traction systems and Arc furnaces Course Educational Objectives:

To know the basic objectives of reactive power compensation. To know the types of compensation and their behavior. To know the mathematical modeling of reactive power compensating devices. To know the reactive power compensation has to be done at distribution side. To know the role of reactive power compensation at electric traction systems and

Arc furnaces. Unit -1: Load Compensation Objectives and specifications – reactive power characteristics – inductive and capacitive approximate biasing – Load compensator as a voltage regulator – phase balancing and power factor correction of unsymmetrical loads- examples. Unit -2: Reactive power compensation in transmission system: Steady state -Uncompensated line – types of compensation – Passive shunt and series and dynamic shunt compensation – examples Transient state - Characteristic time periods – passive shunt compensation – static compensations- series capacitor compensation –compensation using synchronous condensers – examples Unit -3: Reactive power coordination: Objective – Mathematical modeling – Operation planning – transmission benefits – Basic concepts of quality of power supply – disturbances- steady –state variations – effects of under voltages – frequency – Harmonics, radio frequency and electromagnetic interferences Unit -4: Distribution side Reactive power Management: System losses –loss reduction methods – examples – Reactive power planning – objectives – Economics Planning capacitor placement – retrofitting of capacitor banks User side reactive power management: KVAR requirements for domestic appliances – Purpose of using capacitors – selection of capacitors – deciding factors – types of available capacitor, characteristics and Limitations Unit -5: Reactive power management in electric traction systems and are furnaces: Typical layout of traction systems – reactive power control requirements – distribution transformers- Electric arc furnaces – basic operations- furnaces transformer –filter requirements – remedial measures –power factor of an arc furnace Course Outcomes: After completion of the course the student will be :

Able to understand load compensation and its chaecteristics Able to to learn reactive power compensation in transmission lines Able to know reactive power coordination Able to understand distribution side reactive power management with KVAR

requirements and different capacitors available in the market

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Student will be able to get application of reactive power compensation in electrical traction and arc furnaces.

Reference Books: 1. Reactive power control in Electric power systems by T.J.E.Miller, John Wiley and sons, 1982 2. Reactive power Management by D.M.Tagare,Tata McGraw Hill,2004 I-II

SIMULATION LABORATORY L / P / Credits

-- / 4 / 2

List of Experiments:

Course Educational Objectives: To understand the modeling of various aspects of Power System analysis and develop the MATLAB programming.

List of Experiments:

1. Formation of Y- Bus by Direct-Inspection Method.

2. Load Flow Solution Using Gauss Siedel Method

3. Load Flow Solution Using Newton Raphson Method

4. Load Flow Solution Using Fast Decoupled Method

5. Formation of Z-Bus by Z-bus building algorithm

6. Symmetrical Fault analysis using Z-bus

7. Unsymmetrical Fault analysis using Z-bus

8. Economic Load Dispatch with & without transmission losses

9. Transient Stability Analysis Using Point By Point Method

10. Load Frequency Control of Single Area Control & Two Area Control methods

Course Outcomes: After completion of the course the student will be able to :

After the completion of the lab they will verify the theoretical concepts of various aspects of Power System analysis.

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