Power and Energy Domain Course Syllabi

POWER SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION

Hon-1 Total Contact Hours 50 (L) L T P C
Pre-requisite ECA, Power Systems, PTD 3 0 1 4
Course Objective
Power System Optimization focuses on improving the efficiency, reliability, and economic
operation of electrical power systems. It involves mathematical and computational techniques
to optimize various power system functions, such as generation scheduling, economic dispatch,
load flow, and system stability. The objective is to minimize costs, reduce losses, improve
voltage profiles, and integrate renewable energy sources efficiently while satisfying system
constraints.
Course Outcomes: After completing this course, the students will be able to
1 Analyze the power system problems requiring an optimal solution. (BL4)
2 Formulate mathematical model(s) for power system problems. (BL5)
3 Implement classical optimization techniques to solve power system problems. (BL3)
Apply soft computing techniques to solve power system optimization problems.
4
(BL3)
Assess and compare classical and soft computing techniques for optimizing
5
economic load dispatch, unit commitment, and power flow. (BL5)
Develop an advanced optimization framework integrating renewables, smart grids,
6
and real-time decision-making for power systems. (BL6)
SYLLABUS
Unit 1 Introduction to Power System Optimization 10 hr
Introduction to optimization in power systems; Importance of optimization in power system
operation and planning; General mathematical formulation of an optimization problem; Types
of optimization problems in power systems; Classification of optimization methods (classical
and modern);
Linear and nonlinear optimization techniques; Constrained vs. unconstrained optimization
problems; Deterministic vs. probabilistic optimization approaches; Applications of
optimization in generation, transmission, and distribution; Overview of software tools used for
power system optimization;
Unit 2 Economic Load Dispatch (ELD) 10 hr
Introduction to Economic Load Dispatch (ELD); Cost functions of thermal power plants;
Formulation of ELD problem (with and without transmission losses); Lambda-iteration method
for ELD; B-coefficients and their role in ELD;
Gradient method and Newton’s method for ELD; Quadratic programming for ELD;
Introduction to soft computing techniques for ELD; Application of Genetic Algorithm (GA)
for ELD; Application of Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) for ELD using MATLAB;
Unit 3 Optimal Power Flow (OPF) 10 hr
Introduction to Optimal Power Flow (OPF) and its significance; Difference between OPF and
ELD; AC vs. DC OPF problem formulation; Constraints in OPF (voltage limits, power flow
limits, etc.); Formulation of OPF with different objective functions;
Newton-Raphson method for OPF; Interior-Point method for OPF; Introduction to soft
computing methods for OPF; Application of Genetic Algorithm (GA) for OPF; Application of
Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) for OPF with MATLAB;
Unit 4 Unit Commitment (UC) 10 hr
Introduction to Unit Commitment (UC) and its significance; Difference between UC and ELD;
Constraints in unit commitment (spinning reserve, must-run units, etc.); Thermal unit
constraints (minimum up/down time, ramp rate limits); Hydro constraints in unit commitment;
Fuel constraints and environmental limitations in UC; Dynamic Programming approach for
UC; Lagrangian Relaxation method for UC; Application of Genetic Algorithm (GA) for UC;
Application of Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) for UC in MATALB;
Unit 5 Hydrothermal Coordination 10 hr
Introduction to hydrothermal scheduling; Long-term vs. short-term hydro scheduling;
Formulation of the hydrothermal scheduling problem; Hydro units in series and their
coordination; Pumped storage hydro plants and their role in optimization;
Dynamic Programming approach for hydrothermal scheduling; Impact of hydro constraints on
scheduling; Application of Genetic Algorithm (GA) for hydrothermal scheduling; Application
of Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) for hydrothermal scheduling; Case studies on
hydrothermal scheduling optimization with MATLAB;
LEARNING RESOURCES
TEXT BOOKS:
1 D. P. Kothari and J. S. Dhillon, “Power System Optimization”, PHI Learning Pvt.
Ltd., 2010.
 2 Allen J. Wood and Bruce F. Wollenberg, “Power Generation Operation and
Control”, John Willey & Sons, New York.
3 James A. Momoh, “Electric Power System Applications of Optimization”, CRC
Press, 2000.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
Kwang Y. Lee, Mohamed A. El-Sharkawi, “Modern Heuristic Optimization
1 Techniques: Theory and Applications to Power Systems” IEEE Press Series on Power
Engineering.
Loi Lei Lai, “Intelligent System Applications in Power Engineering: Evolutionary
2
Programming and Neural Networks”, John Wiley, 1998.
Jizhong Zhu, “Optimization of Power System Operation”, IEEE Press Series on
3
Power Engineering.
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optimization

Bloom’s level - Units catchment articulation matrix

CO Blooms Level Unit I Unit II Unit III Unit IV Unit V
CO1 BL4 X X X X
CO2 BL5 X
CO3 BL3 X X
CO4 BL3 X X X
CO5 BL5 X
CO6 BL6 X X X X X
 PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS AND SCADA SYSTEMS
Hon-2 Total Contact Hours 50 (L) L T P C
Pre-requisite OS, Computer Networks 3 0 1 4
Course Objective
To provide a comprehensive understanding of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and
SCADA systems, including their architecture, programming, and industrial applications. The
course aims to equip students with hands-on skills for designing, implementing, and
troubleshooting automation systems
Course Outcomes: After completing this course, the students will be able to
Apply PLC programming techniques to develop automation solutions using Ladder
1
Logic and FBD and implement SCADA communication protocols. (BL3)
Build PLC communication protocols and configure Ethernet-based PLC networks
2
and integrate PLC systems with SCADA for real-time monitoring and control. (BL3)
Develop SCADA systems for real-time monitoring, control, and data logging in
3
industrial applications. (BL3)
Implement PLC-based automation for efficient energy management and develop
4
SCADA-integrated solutions for renewable energy applications. (BL3)
5 Build IoT-based predictive maintenance and edge computing solutions. (BL3)
Design and develop advanced PLC and SCADA-based automation systems for
6
industrial and energy applications. (BL6)
SYLLABUS
Unit 1 Introduction to PLC and SCADA 10 hr
Basics of PLC systems and architecture; SCADA overview and role in automation; PLC
programming languages (Ladder Logic, FBD); SCADA protocols and communication
(Modbus, OPC); Industrial applications of PLC and SCADA;
Integrating PLC with SCADA Open-source PLC and SCADA tools; Industry examples of PLC
and SCADA systems; Programming PLC with OpenPLC IDE; Designing SCADA system with
Rapid SCADA;
Unit 2 PLC Communication and Networking 10 hr
PLC communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet); Networking in PLC systems;
PLC system architecture for industrial automation; Data acquisition and transfer in PLCs;
Communication with SCADA systems;
Advanced PLC programming techniques; PLC security and maintenance; Open-source
communication tools for PLCs; Implementing Modbus communication in OpenPLC;
Configuring Ethernet-based PLC network;
Unit 3 SCADA System Design and Management 10 hr
SCADA architecture and components; Supervisory control and data acquisition systems;
Alarm handling and data logging in SCADA; SCADA system for power and energy
management; Real-time monitoring and control with SCADA;

SCADA security issues and solutions; Open-source SCADA software (OpenSCADA,

ScadaBR); SCADA system optimization and efficiency improvement; Designing a simple
SCADA system with OpenSCADA; Creating alarm and data logging systems with ScadaBR;
Unit 4 Advanced PLC Applications in Energy Systems 10 hr
PLC applications in solar and wind energy systems; Automation in energy storage
management; PLCs in smart grids and energy distribution; Energy management systems
(EMS) using PLC; SCADA for real-time monitoring of renewable energy systems;

Fault detection and diagnostics using PLC in energy systems; Open-source PLCs in energy
systems; PLC programming for energy efficiency optimization; Programming PLC for solar
energy monitoring; PLC-based fault detection in wind energy systems;
Unit 5 Integration of IoT with SCADA and PLC Systems 10 hr
IoT concepts and communication protocols; Integrating IoT sensors with PLC and SCADA;
Real-time data monitoring with IoT in energy systems; IoT for smart grid optimization;
IoT-based predictive maintenance in PLC/SCADA systems;

Edge computing and IoT in industrial automation; Open-source IoT tools for SCADA
integration (Node-RED, MQTT); Case studies on IoT integration with SCADA and PLC
systems; Implementing IoT-based monitoring system with Node-RED; Integrating IoT sensors
into SCADA using MQTT;
Bloom’s level - Units catchment articulation matrix
CO Blooms Level Unit I Unit II Unit III Unit IV Unit V
CO1 BL3 X
CO2 BL3 X
CO3 BL3 X
CO4 BL3 X
CO5 BL3 X
CO6 BL6 X X X X X
 SMART GRID AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT
Hon-3 Total Contact Hours 50 (L) L T P C
Pre-requisite Power Systems 3 0 1 4
Course Objective
To impart knowledge on smart grid technologies, energy management strategies, and their role
in modern power systems. The course focuses on advanced monitoring, control, and
optimization techniques for efficient and sustainable energy utilization.
Course Outcomes: After completing this course, the students will be able to
Build Smart Grid components such as advanced metering and distributed generation
1
for improved efficiency. (BL3)
Build AMI systems for real-time energy monitoring and demand response in Smart
2
Grids. (BL3)
Develop Energy Management Systems (EMS) for optimizing energy usage and
3
demand-side management. (BL3)
Apply cybersecurity measures, including blockchain and SCADA security best
4
practices, to protect Smart Grid systems. (BL3)
Apply machine learning techniques for load forecasting and power flow optimization
5
in Smart Grids. (BL3)
Design and develop advanced Smart Grid solutions integrating AMI, EMS, and IoT
6
for efficient energy management. (BL6)
SYLLABUS
Unit 1 Introduction to Smart Grids 10 hr
Smart Grid basics; Components of a Smart Grid: Advanced Metering, Distributed Generation;
Role of communication technologies in Smart Grids; Smart Grid control and monitoring
systems; Benefits of Smart Grids: Efficiency, reliability, and sustainability;

Regulatory standards and policies in Smart Grid deployment; Integration of renewable energy
sources into Smart Grids; Open-source Smart Grid tools (GridLAB-D, OpenDSS); Simulating
a Smart Grid with GridLAB-D; Power flow analysis in Smart Grids using OpenDSS;
Unit 2 Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) 10 hr
AMI systems and their role in Smart Grids; Types of smart meters and data collection methods;
Communication protocols for AMI (Zigbee, PLC); Energy data analytics for demand response;
Real-time monitoring and control with AMI;

Security and privacy concerns in AMI; Case studies of AMI deployment; Open-source
software for AMI systems (OpenMUC, OpenEMS); Setting up a smart meter with OpenMUC;
Energy data analysis with OpenEMS;
Unit 3 Energy Management Systems (EMS) 10 hr
Introduction to EMS and its components; Role of EMS in optimizing energy usage;
Demand-side management and load forecasting; Optimization algorithms in EMS; Integration
of renewable energy with EMS;

Real-time energy monitoring and control; Open-source EMS software (OpenEMS, OpenDSS);
Case studies of EMS in industry; Designing an EMS with OpenEMS; Energy optimization
using OpenDSS;
Unit 4 Smart Grid Communication and Security 10 hr
Communication networks in Smart Grids; IoT in Smart Grids: Sensors and Data
Communication; Cybersecurity challenges in Smart Grids; Securing SCADA and PLC systems
in Smart Grids; Role of Blockchain in Smart Grid security;

Standard communication protocols for Smart Grids (Zigbee, MQTT); Open-source

communication tools for Smart Grids; Security best practices in Smart Grid design;
Configuring MQTT-based communication for Smart Grid sensors; Implementing basic Smart
Grid cybersecurity with open-source tools;
Unit 5 Smart Grid Optimization and Future Trends 10 hr
Optimizing power flow in Smart Grids; Machine Learning for Smart Grid optimization;
Load balancing and energy storage in Smart Grids; Demand response programs in Smart Grids;
Smart Grid optimization algorithms and control strategies;

Future trends in Smart Grid technologies; Role of AI in Smart Grid decision-making;

Open-source Smart Grid optimization tools; Implementing Smart Grid optimization with
GridLAB-D; Machine Learning for load forecasting in Smart Grids;
Bloom’s level - Units catchment articulation matrix
CO Blooms Level Unit I Unit II Unit III Unit IV Unit V
CO1 BL3 X
CO2 BL3 X
CO3 BL3 X
CO4 BL3 X
CO5 BL3 X
CO6 BL6 X X X X X
 NON-CONVENTIONAL SOURCES OF ENERGY
Total Contact Hours 50 (L) L T P C
HON-4 Pre-requisite Electrical circuits-Power
Systems-Power transmission and 3 0 1 4
distribution
Course Objective
A "Renewable Energy Sources" course typically provides a comprehensive overview of
different natural energy sources that can be replenished on a human timescale, including
solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, biomass, and ocean energy, covering their technical
principles, energy conversion processes, environmental impacts, economic viability, and
potential applications in electricity generation, heating, and transportation, while also
exploring the challenges and future directions of integrating these sources into existing
energy grids.
Course Outcomes
1 Apply the fundamental principles of non-conventional energy sources to analyze
their advantages and limitations in real-world applications. (BL3)
2 Analyze the working principles of solar photovoltaic and solar thermal systems to
determine their efficiency and performance under different conditions. (BL4)
3 Evaluate wind energy conversion systems by considering site selection factors,
turbine design parameters, and grid integration challenges. (BL5)
4 Analyze the operational characteristics of hydropower, geothermal, and ocean
energy systems to assess their feasibility and environmental impact. (BL4)
5 Design hybrid renewable energy systems, integrating solar, wind, and energy
storage solutions for optimized power generation. (BL6)
6 Evaluate the economic viability and sustainability of emerging renewable energy
technologies using simulation tools and optimization techniques. (BL5)
SYLLABUS
Unit 1 Introduction to Non-Conventional Energy Sources 10 hr
Need for Non-Conventional Energy Sources; Comparison of Conventional and Non-
Conventional Energy; Classification of energy sources; Advantages of Renewable Energy
Sources; Energy Scenario: Global and Indian Perspective;
Government Policies and Initiatives for Renewable Energy; Challenges in the Adoption of
Non-Conventional Energy; Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency; Software tools
used for optimization of hybrid systems; Sample hybrid systems;
Unit 2 Solar Energy 10 hr
Basics of Solar Radiation and Measurement; Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Technology: Working
Principle; Solar PV Cell Types and Efficiency; Solar PV System Components and Design;
Solar Thermal Energy and Its Applications;

Solar Collectors and Solar Water Heaters; Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Systems;
Maximum power point techniques; Factors affecting the estimation of solar energy;
Simulation of solar system;
Unit 3 Wind Energy 10 hr
Basics of Wind Energy; Wind Power Generation: Types of Wind Turbines; Wind Energy
Potential and Site Selection; Factors affecting the wind power; Wind Energy Conversion
Systems (WECS);

Wind Energy Storage and Grid Integration; Betz coefficient – Tip–speed ratio – Efficiency;
Selection of generator (synchronous, induction); Factors affecting the estimation of wind
energy; Simulation of wind system;
Unit 4 Hydropower, Geothermal, and Ocean Energy 10 hr
Introduction to Small and Micro Hydropower Systems; Types of Hydropower Plants and
Their Components; Site Selection and Design Considerations for Hydropower; Geothermal
Energy: Sources and Power Generation; Types of Geothermal Power Plants;

Ocean Energy: Tidal and Wave Energy Technologies; Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
(OTEC); Environmental Impact of Hydropower, Geothermal, and Ocean Energy; Economic
Viability and Challenges in Implementation; Case Studies on Hydropower, Geothermal, and
Ocean Energy Projects;
Unit 5 Emerging Renewable Energy Technologies and Hybrid Systems 10 hr
Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cells; Basics of Energy Storage Systems; Batteries and
Supercapacitors; Smart Grid and Integration of Renewable Energy Sources; Hybrid
Renewable Energy Systems: Solar-Wind, Solar-Wind-Battery;
 Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Renewable Energy; Energy Harvesting from Waste
and Waste-to-Energy Technologies; Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) Power Generation;
Economic analysis of hybrid system; Simulation of solar-wind hybrid system.
LEARNING RESOURCES
TEXT BOOKS:
1 Solar Energy: Principles of Thermal Collection and Storage, S. P. Sukhatme and
J. K. Nayak, TMH, New Delhi, 3rd Edition.
2 Renewable Energy Resources, John Twidell and Tony Weir, Taylor and Francis -
second
3 Non-conventional energy source –B.H. Khan- TMH-2nd edition.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1 Renewable Energy- Edited by Godfrey Boyle-oxford university, press, 3rd edition,
2013.
2 Handbook of renewable technology Ahmed and Zobaa, Ramesh C Bansal, World
scientific, Singapore.
3 Renewable energy technologies – A practical guide for beginners – Chetong Singh
Solanki, PHI.
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Bloom’s level - Units catchment articulation matrix

CO Blooms Level Unit I Unit II Unit III Unit IV Unit V
CO1 BL3 X X X X
CO2 BL4 X
CO3 BL5 X X
CO4 BL4 X X X
CO5 BL6 X X X X X
CO6 BL5 X
 Power Electronics and Drives Domain Course Syllabi
CONTROL AND INSTRUMENTATION SYSTEMS
Total Contact Hours 50 (L) L T P C
Hon-1
Pre-requisite Electrical Measurements, Control
3 0 1 4
Systems, PE
Course Objective
To provide a comprehensive understanding of control and instrumentation systems, including
their principles, components, and industrial applications. The course aims to equip students
with the knowledge and skills to design, implement, and maintain automated control systems
for efficient monitoring and process optimization.
SYLLABUS
Unit 1 Fundamentals of Control Systems 10 hr
Open-loop & closed-loop control; Transfer functions and mathematical modelling; Stability
analysis: Bode, Nyquist, and Root Locus; Frequency response and system performance; State-
space representation and controllability;

Pole placement and observer design; PID controllers: tuning and implementation; Digital
control basics and discrete-time systems; Simulation of basic control systems using
MATLAB/Simulink; Implementation of PID controllers using DSP28379D;
Unit 2 Digital and Embedded Control 10 hr
Microcontroller-based control systems; DSP28379D and ARM32 architecture for control
applications; Digital implementation of PID controllers; Signal processing for control systems;
Adaptive and self-tuning controllers;

Real-time control and feedback loops; Actuator and sensor interfacing for embedded control;
Applications in robotics and automation; Interfacing temperature and pressure sensors with
ARM32; Calibration of sensors and measurement of physical parameters;
Unit 3 Instrumentation for Power Systems 10 hr
Sensors and transducers: types and applications; Signal conditioning and data acquisition;
Measurement of voltage, current, temperature, and pressure; Noise reduction and filtering
techniques; Optical, ultrasonic, and infrared sensors;
Instrumentation for industrial automation; PLC and SCADA systems; IoT-based monitoring
and control; Design and implementation of digital filters using MATLAB; Real-time signal
processing with DSP28379D;
Unit 4 Advanced Control Strategies 10 hr
Model Predictive Control (MPC); AI-based control systems; Fuzzy logic and neural network-
based control; Sliding mode and adaptive control; State estimation techniques;

Optimal control strategies; Robust control methods; Industrial case studies; Stability analysis
of a feedback system using Bode plots; Implementation of a feedback system using ARM32;
Unit 5 Smart and IoT-Based Control Systems 10 hr
IoT integration in control systems; Cloud-based control and monitoring; Cybersecurity in
control networks; Wireless control using Bluetooth, ZigBee, and LoRa; Edge computing in
industrial control;

Digital twin technology; Smart grid control applications; Future trends in automation and
control; Design and simulation of an adaptive control system; Implementation of a state-space
control system using DSP28379D
 MODELING AND SIMULATION OF POWER ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
Hon-2 Total Contact Hours 50 (L) L T P C
Pre-requisite Power Electronics 3 0 1 4
Course Objective
To equip students with the knowledge and skills to model, analyze, and simulate power
electronic systems using computational tools. The course focuses on system behavior, control
strategies, and performance optimization in power electronics applications.
SYLLABUS
Unit 1 Basics of Power Electronics Modeling 10 hr
Introduction to power electronic converters; State-space modelling and transfer functions;
Time-domain and frequency-domain analysis; Modelling semiconductor switches and power
loss estimation; Dynamic behaviour of converters;

Average and small-signal models; Stability of power converters; Applications in EVs and
renewable energy systems; Simulation of diode, thyristor, and MOSFET circuits in LTSPICE;
Characteristics analysis of power devices using hardware;
Unit 2 System-Level Simulation Approaches 10 hr
MATLAB-Simulink for power electronic systems; Co-simulation with LTSPICE; Behavioural
modelling techniques; Advanced PWM techniques and their impact on system behaviour; Fault
analysis and system protection;

EMI and noise considerations; Verification and validation strategies; Industry applications and
case studies; Simulation of controlled rectifiers and inverters in LTSPICE; Experimental setup
of a basic inverter using DSP28379D;
Unit 3 Real-Time Simulation & Verification 10 hr
Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation; FPGA-based verification techniques; DSP-based real-
time control implementation; Experimental validation techniques; Digital twins for power
electronic systems;

Control loop verification and tuning; multi-domain system simulation; Case studies in
renewable energy integration; Modeling and simulation of buck and boost converters in
LTSPICE; Real-time operation of a buck converter using ARM32;
Unit 4 AI and Optimization in Power Electronics 10 hr
Machine learning in converter control; Genetic algorithms and optimization methods; Artificial
neural networks for fault prediction; AI-driven MPPT algorithms; Predictive maintenance
using AI;

Reinforcement learning applications; Computational intelligence in power systems; Future

trends in AI-based power electronics; Implementation of control strategies for power
converters; PWM techniques for DC-AC converters;
Unit 5 Case Studies and Industry Applications 10 hr
EV power management; Smart grid power converters; High-power bidirectional converters;
DC microgrid control techniques; Solid-state transformer applications;

Industry-standard case studies; Safety and regulatory considerations; Future research

directions; Simulation of resonant converters in LTSPICE; Experimental analysis of high-
efficiency power converters;
 CONNECTED THINGS
Hon-3 Total Contact Hours 50 (L) L T P C
Pre-requisite Computer Networks 3 0 1 4
Course Objective
To introduce the concepts, technologies, and protocols of the Internet of Things (IoT) for
seamless device connectivity and communication. The course focuses on designing,
integrating, and securing connected systems for smart applications.
SYLLABUS
Unit 1 IoT Fundamentals 10 hr
IoT architecture and embedded systems; Sensor networks and edge devices; IoT
communication protocols (MQTT, CoAP, HTTP); Real-time data acquisition; Cloud
computing integration;

Energy-efficient IoT designs; IoT applications in smart cities; Industrial IoT (IIoT) case
studies; Basic IoT sensor interfacing with ARM32; Data collection and visualization using IoT
platforms;
Unit 2 IoT Communication and Networking 10 hr
IoT communication models and architectures; Wireless sensor networks (WSN) and IoT
protocols (MQTT, CoAP, HTTP); Bluetooth, ZigBee, LoRa, and Wi-Fi connectivity; Edge and
fog computing in IoT networks; Network security and encryption methods for IoT;

IPv6 and 6LoWPAN for IoT applications; Real-time data analytics and transmission; Case
studies in smart agriculture and healthcare; Setting up communication between IoT devices
using MQTT protocol; Implementation of Zigbee communication between IoT nodes
Unit 3 IoT Hardware and Embedded Systems 10 hr
Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation; Overview of microcontrollers and SoCs for IoT
(ARM32, ESP32, Raspberry Pi); Power management techniques for IoT devices; Sensor
interfacing and data acquisition methods; Embedded operating systems for IoT (FreeRTOS,
RIOT); Low-power wireless transmission techniques;

IoT system design and integration; Debugging and performance optimization of IoT hardware;
Industry applications: smart cities and industrial automation; Program an ARM32
microcontroller for IoT applications; Interfacing IoT devices with cloud services;
Unit 4 IoT Security and Data Management 10 hr
Cybersecurity challenges in IoT systems; Secure boot and firmware updates; End-to-end
encryption and authentication mechanisms; Blockchain for IoT security and data integrity;
Cloud-based IoT data storage and processing;

Data analytics and visualization in IoT applications; AI and machine learning for predictive
IoT maintenance; Case studies: Industrial IoT security threats and solutions; Implementing
basic security protocols in IoT devices; Secure data transmission for IoT systems;
Unit 5 IoT Applications and Future Trends 10 hr
Emerging IoT trends: AIoT, Digital Twins, and 5G integration; Autonomous IoT systems and
real-time decision-making; IoT applications in smart homes, wearables, and healthcare;
Industrial automation and Industry 4.0; Sustainability and green IoT solutions;

Regulatory compliance and ethical considerations in IoT; Future of IoT: Quantum computing
and beyond; Case studies on IoT in renewable energy and transportation; Home automation
using ARM32; Environmental monitoring system
 POWER ELECTRONIC CONVERTERS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY
SOURCES
Hon-4
Total Contact Hours 50 (L) L T P C
Pre-requisite PE and RES 3 0 1 4
Course Objective
To provide an in-depth understanding of power electronic converters used in renewable energy
systems, including their design, control, and integration. The course focuses on optimizing
power conversion for solar, wind, and other renewable sources to enhance efficiency and grid
compatibility.
SYLLABUS
Unit 1 Basics of Renewable Energy Converters 10 hr
Solar and wind power conversion; Power quality and grid standards; MPPT control techniques;
Grid synchronization challenges; Power factor correction methods;

Battery energy storage systems (BESS); Thermal management in converters; Future trends in
renewable energy integration; Simulation of solar panel characteristics using LTSPICE; Design
of a solar energy conversion system;
Unit 2 Advanced Power Converter Topologies 10 hr
Multi-level inverters: Types and applications; Soft-switching and resonant converters; High-
frequency power conversion; Isolated vs. non-isolated power converters; SiC and GaN-based
power converters;

High-power bidirectional DC-DC converters; Harmonic reduction techniques; Case studies in

wind and solar power applications; Simulation of grid-connected inverters in LTSPICE;
Implementation of grid-tied inverter using DSP28379D;
Unit 3 Grid Integration of Renewable Energy Systems 10 hr
Synchronization techniques for grid-connected inverters; Power quality issues in renewable
energy integration; Grid codes and compliance requirements; Anti-islanding detection
techniques; Control strategies for grid-connected power converters;

Reactive power compensation and voltage regulation; Distributed generation and microgrid
operation; Case studies on grid-connected renewable power plants; Modeling and simulation
of a wind turbine power converter; Wind energy conversion system analysis using ARM32;
Unit 4 Energy Storage and Hybrid Renewable Systems 10 hr
Battery energy storage system (BESS) fundamentals; Supercapacitors and flywheels for energy
storage; Hybrid renewable energy system design; Control of energy storage in microgrids;
Power management strategies in hybrid systems;

Hydrogen-based energy storage systems; Economic and environmental impact of energy

storage; Case studies on hybrid renewable energy systems; Simulation of power quality issues
in renewable systems; Measurement of power quality parameters in real systems;
Unit 5 Future Trends and AI in Renewable Energy Converters 10 hr
AI-based optimization techniques for renewable energy systems; Smart grid integration with
renewable energy; Machine learning for power converter fault prediction; IoT-enabled remote
monitoring and diagnostics; Blockchain for decentralized energy trading;

Wireless power transfer for renewable applications; Sustainability and carbon footprint
reduction strategies; Case studies on AI applications in renewable energy; Battery charging
and discharging control systems for renewable energy storage; Simulation of energy
management systems for hybrid renewable sources