Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)

Electrical Measurements Lab

The Electrical Measurements Lab is a critical component of the educational curriculum for electrical engineering students. It serves as a practical complement to theoretical studies, allowing students to apply concepts and develop hands-on skills in a controlled environment. Here are additional details about the lab:
Key Components and Activities
1. Diverse Range of Instruments:
o Analog and Digital Multimeters: Used for measuring voltage, current, and resistance.
o Oscilloscopes: Essential for observing the waveform and frequency of electrical signals.
o Power Meters: Measure the power consumption and efficiency of electrical devices.
2. Measurement Techniques:
o Voltage Measurement: Techniques for measuring both AC and DC voltages with high precision.
o Current Measurement: Methods to measure currents in various circuits, including the use of shunt resistors and current transformers.
o Resistance Measurement: Utilizing Wheatstone bridges and ohmmeters for accurate resistance determination.
o Impedance and Capacitance Measurement: Employing A.C bridges to measure inductance, capacitance, and resistance in AC circuits.
3. Calibration Procedures:
o Standardization: Calibrating instruments against known standards to ensure accuracy and reliability.
o Error Analysis: Understanding and compensating for potential.
The Electrical Measurements Lab is an indispensable part of an electrical engineer’s education, providing vital hands-on experience and preparing students for the technical challenges they will encounter in their professional careers.

ELECTRICAL MACHINES-II LAB:

In the Electrical Machine-II lab, students engage in advanced experiments focusing on alternating current (AC) machines and related technologies. The lab typically includes hands-on activities with synchronous machines such as alternators and synchronous motors, where students study their operation principles, characteristics, and performance parameters.

Experiments often involve load tests to determine efficiency, power factor correction, and voltage regulation of these machines under different operating conditions. Students also explore the behavior of induction machines, including three-phase induction motors, through experiments on starting methods, speed control, and torque-speed characteristics analysis. Furthermore, the lab may cover topics related to special types of motors like single-phase induction motors and universal motors, allowing students to understand their applications and performance features. Through these experiments, the Electrical Machine-II lab equips students with practical skills in analyzing and optimizing AC machines, preparing them for careers in electrical power systems, industrial automation, and renewable energy sectors.

Power Electronics Lab:

In the Power Electronics lab, students immerse themselves in experiments focused on the efficient control and conversion of electrical power. They explore a range of experiments involving semiconductor devices such as diodes, thyristors, MOSFETs, and IGBTs, which are fundamental components in power electronic circuits. Practical sessions delve into topics like rectification, AC-DC conversion, DC-DC conversion (buck, boost, and buck-boost converters), and AC-AC conversion (inverters and cycloconverters).

Students learn to design, simulate, and prototype power electronic circuits using simulation software and hardware prototyping platforms. The lab also covers advanced topics including pulse-width modulation (PWM) techniques, power factor correction.

ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS-II LAB:

Overview: The Electrical Circuits Simulation Lab is a dedicated facility for exploring and analyzing electrical circuit designs through advanced simulation tools. This lab provides students with the opportunity to virtually model, simulate, and evaluate the performance of electrical circuits before physical implementation, enhancing both their design skills and theoretical understanding.
Objectives:
• To introduce students to various simulation techniques for electrical circuit analysis and design.
• To develop skills in using simulation software to predict circuit behavior, troubleshoot issues, and optimize designs.
• To provide practical experience in modeling complex circuits and understanding their performance characteristics under different conditions.
Key Features:
Simulation Software: The lab is equipped with leading circuit simulation software such as SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, and other industry-standard tools, allowing students to design and test circuits in a virtual environment.
Virtual Testing: Students can create and modify circuit designs, run simulations, and analyze results to gain insights into circuit behavior without the need for physical components.
Applications:
Circuit Design: Students can design and optimize analog and digital circuits, including amplifiers, filters, and power supplies, using simulation tools to predict performance and make design adjustments.

POWER SYSTEM ANALYSIS LAB:

Power Systems Lab is a facility designed for hands-on learning, research, and testing of power systems and electrical energy systems. It provides a controlled environment to study and analyze the behavior of power systems under various conditions.

Key Features:
1. Power Equipment: Three winding Transformer simulator, transmission line model simulator, AC Generators and D.C shunt motor coupled with alternator.
2. Simulation Software: Programs like MATLAB and Simulink for modeling and analyzing power systems.

Experiments and Activities:
1. Power Flow Studies: Analyze power flow in transmission lines and distribution systems.
2. Short Circuit Analysis: Study the effects of faults on power systems.
3. Transient Stability Analysis: Examine the stability of power systems under transient conditions.
By working in a Power Systems Lab, individuals can develop essential skills and knowledge to design, operate, and maintain modern power systems, preparing them for careers in the power industry, research, and development.