4G curriculum (older)
4311101 · Semester 1 · 4G scheme
Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
Notes and solutions following the Gujarat Technological University (GTU) syllabus for 4311101. Independent material — not issued by the university.
Materials
Complete Book
The whole syllabus, unit by unit, written for the exam.
Complete Book
192 pages
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Problem Solver
Step-by-step solutions to typical problems.
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PYQ Solutions
Past university papers, fully solved.
Solved past papers — detailed answers
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Syllabus units
Unit 1: DC Circuits12 h · 23 marks
- Idea of Electric Potential, EMF, Current, Power and Energy
- Introduction of Resistor, Inductor and Capacitor
- Effect of temperature on resistance of conductor
- Ohm's law: Applications and limitations
- Kirchhoff's voltage law and Kirchhoff's current law
- Types of connections: series and parallel connections of resistors
- Battery: Concept of cell and battery, Rating of battery, Series and parallel connection of batteries, Applications
Unit 2: AC Circuits12 h · 23 marks
- Generation of Alternating EMF
- Basic Terminology: Cycle, Time-period, Amplitude, Frequency, RMS value, Average value, Form factor, Peak factor
- Pure resistor, inductor and capacitor with AC supply
- Power triangle and power factor
- Generation of 3-phase alternating EMF
- Types of 3-phase connection: Star & Delta connection with vector diagram
Unit 3: Electromagnetic Induction and Inductors8 h · 10 marks
- Electromagnetic Induction
- Faraday's law, Lenz's law, Fleming's right hand rule for Generators, Fleming's left hand rule for Motors
- Statically and dynamically induced EMF
- Inductance: Self and Mutual inductance
- Types of Inductor
- Energy stored in Magnetic field
Unit 4: Green Electrical Energy10 h · 14 marks
- Need of green energy
- Classification of green energy
- Solar energy: PV cell, Panel and Arrays, Block diagram of solar power system, Solar roof top
- Wind energy: Types of wind turbine, Block diagram of wind power system
About this course
Need of knowledge about fundamental electrical concepts is vital to work in any industry related to Power Electronics and Electronics and Communications. Hence this course aims at development of knowledge and skills related with Electrical engineering basics, so that it can be applied for the understanding of further courses associated with their discipline areas.