ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS AND NETWORK Course Code : 313332

Programme Name/s : Electrical Engineering/ Electrical Power System

Programme Code : EE/ EP
Semester : Third
Course Title : ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS AND NETWORK
Course Code : 313332

I. RATIONALE
Electrical Circuits and Network are integral part of power system. This is one of the most important core
electrical engineering course and a pre-requisite to learn advanced electrical courses. This course develops skills
to apply principle of single and three phase AC circuits and network theorems to analyze and solve simple
electric circuits related problems.

II. INDUSTRY / EMPLOYER EXPECTED OUTCOME

Diagnose and Rectify simple electric circuit and network related problems in industry.

III. COURSE LEVEL LEARNING OUTCOMES (COS)

Students will be able to achieve & demonstrate the following COs on completion of course based learning

CO1 - Analyze the parameters of single-phase AC series circuits.

CO2 - Analyze the parameters of single-phase AC parallel circuits.
CO3 - Analyze the parameters of polyphase AC circuits.
CO4 - Apply network reduction methods to solve DC circuits.
CO5 - Apply network theorems to solve basic electrical circuits.

IV. TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESSMENT SCHEME

Learning Scheme Assessment Scheme
Actual
Contact Based on LL & TL Based
Theory
Course Course Hrs./Week on SL
Course Title Abbr Credits Paper Total
Code Category/s SLH NLH Practical
Duration Marks
FA- SA-
CL TL LL Total FA-PR SA-PR SLA
TH TH
Max Max Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min
ELECTRICAL
313332 CIRCUITS AND ECN DSC 4 - 4 - 8 4 3 30 70 100 40 25 10 50# 20 - - 175
NETWORK
Total IKS Hrs for Sem. : 0 Hrs
Abbreviations: CL- ClassRoom Learning , TL- Tutorial Learning, LL-Laboratory Learning, SLH-Self Learning
Hours, NLH-Notional Learning Hours, FA - Formative Assessment, SA -Summative assessment, IKS - Indian
Knowledge System, SLA - Self Learning Assessment
Legends: @ Internal Assessment, # External Assessment, *# On Line Examination , @$ Internal Online
Examination
Note :

1. FA-TH represents average of two class tests of 30 marks each conducted during the semester.
2. If candidate is not securing minimum passing marks in FA-PR of any course then the candidate shall be
declared as "Detained" in that semester.
3. If candidate is not securing minimum passing marks in SLA of any course then the candidate shall be
declared as fail and will have to repeat and resubmit SLA work.
4. Notional Learning hours for the semester are (CL+LL+TL+SL)hrs.* 15 Weeks
5. 1 credit is equivalent to 30 Notional hrs.
6. * Self learning hours shall not be reflected in the Time Table.
7. * Self learning includes micro project / assignment / other activities.

V. THEORY LEARNING OUTCOMES AND ALIGNED COURSE CONTENT

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Suggested
Theory Learning Outcomes Learning content mapped with Theory
Sr.No Learning
(TLO's)aligned to CO's. Learning Outcomes (TLO's) and CO's.
Pedagogies.
TLO 1.1 Determine the current,
Unit - I Single Phase A.C Series Circuits
voltage and draw vector diagram for
1.1 Generation of alternating voltage, Phasor
the given AC series circuit. Lecture Using
representation of sinusoidal quantities.
TLO 1.2 Calculate inductive, Chalk-Board
1.2 R, L, C circuit elements it's voltage and
capacitive reactance and impedance Video
current response.
for the given AC series circuit. Demonstrations
1.3 R-L, R-C, R-L-C series A.C. circuits- vector
1 TLO 1.3 Determine active, reactive, Flipped Classroom
diagram, active, reactive, apparent power,
apparent power and power factor for Case Study
power triangle and power factor. (Simple
the given AC series circuit. Collaborative
Numerical).
TLO 1.4 Determine resonant learning
1.4 Resonance in R-L-C series circuit-
frequency, voltage magnification and Presentations
Graphical Representation, Resonance curve,
Q-factor for the given R-L-C series
Quality (Q) Factor. (Simple Numerical)
circuit.
TLO 2.1 Determine the current,
voltage and draw vector diagram for Unit - II Single Phase A.C Parallel Circuits
the given AC parallel circuit. 2.1 R-L, R-C and R-L-C parallel combination Lecture Using
TLO 2.2 Calculate inductive, of A.C. circuits. Impedance, reactance, Chalk-Board
capacitive reactance and impedance phasor diagram, impedance triangle. Case Study
for the given AC parallel circuit. 2.2 R-L, R-C, R-L-C parallel A.C. circuits- Video
2 TLO 2.3 Determine active, reactive, vector diagram, active, reactive, apparent Demonstrations
apparent power and power factor for power, power triangle and power factor Flipped Classroom
the given AC parallel circuit. (Simple Numerical). Collaborative
TLO 2.4 Determine resonant 2.3 Resonance in parallel circuit- Graphical learning
frequency, current magnification and Representation, Resonance curve, Quality Presentations
Q-factor for the given R-L-C parallel (Q) Factor. (Simple Numerical)
circuit.
Unit - III Three Phase Circuits
3.1 Generation of 3-phase alternating emf,
TLO 3.1 Explain the principle of
Phase Sequence. Lecture Using
generation of 3-phase waveform.
3.2 Comparison of 3-phase circuit with single Chalk-Board
TLO 3.2 Compare of 3-phase circuit
phase circuit. Presentations
with 1-phase circuit.
3.3 Types of three phase connections-star Video
TLO 3.3 Calculate line, phase values
3 and delta, Relation between phase and line Demonstrations
and 3-phase power for star and delta
values. Flipped Classroom
connection.
3.4 3-Phase power- active, reactive and Collaborative
TLO 3.4 Explain the concept of
apparent power in star and delta connected learning
balanced and unbalanced load
system. Case Study
condition.
3.5 Concept of balanced and unbalanced
load (Numerical on balanced load only)
TLO 4.1 Apply source transformation Lecture Using
techniques for the given network. Unit - IV Network Reduction Methods for Chalk-Board
TLO 4.2 Reduce the given network by DC Circuits. Presentations
applying Star/delta and delta/star 4.1 Source transformation Techniques. Video
4 transformation. 4.2 Star to delta and delta to star Demonstrations
TLO 4.3 Apply Mesh analysis to solve transformation. Flipped Classroom
the given network. 4.3 Mesh Analysis. Collaborative
TLO 4.4 Apply Node analysis to solve 4.4 Node Analysis. learning
the given network. Case Study

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Suggested
Theory Learning Outcomes Learning content mapped with Theory
Sr.No Learning
(TLO's)aligned to CO's. Learning Outcomes (TLO's) and CO's.
Pedagogies.
TLO 5.1 Apply superposition theorem
to determine the current in the given
branch of a circuit.
TLO 5.2 Draw Thevenin’s equivalent
circuit and determine load current in Lecture Using
Unit - V Network Theorems
the given branch of a circuit. Chalk-Board
5.1 Superposition theorem.
TLO 5.3 Draw Norton’s equivalent Presentations
5.2 Thevenin’s theorem.
circuit and determine load current in Video
5.3 Norton’s theorem
5 the given branch of a circuit. Demonstrations
5.4 Maximum power transfer theorem
TLO 5.4 Apply maximum power Flipped Classroom
5.5 Reciprocity Theorem
transfer theorem to determine the Collaborative
5.6 Introduction to AC Network Theorem (No
maximum power in the given learning
numerical for 5.6)
network. Case Study
TLO 5.5 Apply Reciprocity theorem
for the given network.
TLO 5.6 Describe the procedure to
solve the AC network theorem.

VI. LABORATORY LEARNING OUTCOME AND ALIGNED PRACTICAL / TUTORIAL EXPERIENCES.

Practical / Tutorial / Laboratory Sr Laboratory Experiment / Practical Titles / Number Relevant
Learning Outcome (LLO) No Tutorial Titles of hrs. COs
LLO 1.1 Trace the output waveforms
across R L circuit to identify the phase
*Determination of the phase difference
difference and measure the amplitude.
between A.C voltage and current in a given
LLO 1.2 Observe the nature of current 1 2 CO1
R-L series circuit by using dual trace
with respect to voltage in R-L series
oscilloscope.
circuit.
LLO 1.3 Operate various controls of CRO
LLO 2.1 Trace the output waveforms
across R C circuit to identify the phase
Determination of the phase difference
difference and measure the amplitude.
between A.C voltage and current in a given
LLO 2.2 Observe the nature of current 2 2 CO1
R-C series circuit by using dual trace
with respect to voltage in R-C series
oscilloscope.
circuit.
LLO 2.3 Operate various controls of CRO
LLO 3.1 Trace the output waveforms
across R L C circuit to identify the phase
difference and measure the amplitude. *Determination of the phase difference
LLO 3.2 Observe the nature of current between A.C voltage and current in a given
3 2 CO1
with respect to voltage for XL > XC or XL R-L-C series circuit by using dual trace
oscilloscope.
< X C.
LLO 3.3 Operate various controls of CRO
LLO 4.1 Measure voltage, current and *Determination of voltage, current and pf
draw phasor diagram to find pf and 4 in a given R-L series circuit. Draw phasor 2 CO1
verify the same. diagram.
LLO 5.1 Measure active power and
Determination of active, reactive and
calculate reactive and apparent power
5 apparent power consumed in given R-L 2 CO1
for R-L series circuit and verify the
series circuit.
same.
LLO 6.1 Measure active power and
*Determination of voltage, current and pf
calculate reactive and apparent power
6 in a given R-C series circuit. Draw phasor 2 CO1
for R-C series circuit and verify the
diagram.
same.

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Practical / Tutorial / Laboratory Sr Laboratory Experiment / Practical Titles / Number Relevant
Learning Outcome (LLO) No Tutorial Titles of hrs. COs
LLO 7.1 Measure active power and
Determination of active, reactive and
calculate reactive and apparent power
7 apparent power consumed in a given R-C 2 CO1
for R-C series circuit and verify the
series circuit.
same.
LLO 8.1 Measure voltage, current and
draw phasor diagram to find pf and
verify the same. *Determination of voltage, current and pf
LLO 8.2 Observe the nature of current 8 in a given R-L-C series circuit. Draw phasor 2 CO1
with respect to voltage for XL > XC or XL diagram.
< XCand interpret about the nature of
the circuit.
LLO 9.1 Measure active power and
*Determination of active, reactive and
calculate reactive and apparent power
9 apparent power consumed in given R-L-C 2 CO1
for R-L-C series circuit and verify the
series circuit.
same.
LLO 10.1 Measure the resonant
frequency and verify it by calculation.
Resonance in given R-L-C series circuit
LLO 10.2 Using variable frequency 10 2 CO1
using variable frequency supply.
supply obtain resonant condition for R-
L-C series circuit
LLO 11.1 Measure the inductance and
capacitance to obtain the resonant
condition. *Resonance in given R-L-C series circuit
11 2 CO1
LLO 11.2 Measure current, voltage and using variable inductor or capacitor.
draw vector diagram to obtain pf at
resonance in R-L-C series circuit
LLO 12.1 Measure voltage, current and
draw phasor diagram to find pf and
verify the same. *Determination of voltage, current, p.f.,
LLO 12.2 Measure active power and 12 active, reactive and apparent power for 2 CO2
calculate reactive and apparent power given R-L-C parallel circuit.
for R-L-C parallel circuit and verify the
same.
LLO 13.1 Measure the resonant
frequency and verify it by calculation.
LLO 13.2 Obtain resonant condition for
R-L-C parallel circuit by varying Resonance in given parallel R-L-C circuit
frequency or inductance and 13 using variable frequency supply or variable 2 CO2
capacitance. inductor and capacitor.
LLO 13.3 Measure current, voltage and
draw vector diagram to obtain pf at
resonance in R-L-C parallel circuit.
LLO 14.1 Identify phase sequence of the
3-phase supply system and draw the 14 *Phase sequence of 3-phase supply system. 2 CO3
waveforms.
LLO 15.1 Measure line and phase values
for both balance and unbalance star *Determination of line and phase
connected load. quantities of voltage and current for
15 2 CO3
LLO 15.2 Draw phasor diagram with the balanced & unbalanced three phase star
help of phase values and verify the line connected load. Draw phasor diagram.
values.

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Practical / Tutorial / Laboratory Sr Laboratory Experiment / Practical Titles / Number Relevant
Learning Outcome (LLO) No Tutorial Titles of hrs. COs
LLO 16.1 Measure line and phase values
for both balance and unbalance delta *Determination of line and phase values of
connected load. voltage and current for balanced &
16 2 CO3
LLO 16.2 Draw phasor diagram with the unbalanced three phase delta connected
help of phase values and verify the line load. Draw phasor diagram.
values.
LLO 17.1 Measure active, reactive, and
*Determination of active, reactive, and
apparent power for balanced three
17 apparent power for balanced three phase 2 CO3
phase star connected inductive /
star connected inductive / capacitive load.
capacitive load.
LLO 18.1 Measure active, reactive, and
Determination of active, reactive, and
apparent power for balanced three
18 apparent power for balanced three phase 2 CO3
phase delta connected inductive /
delta connected inductive / capacitive load.
capacitive load.
LLO 19.1 Measure active, reactive, and Determination of active, reactive, and
apparent power for unbalanced three apparent power for unbalanced three
19 2 CO3
phase star connected inductive / phase star connected inductive / capacitive
capacitive load. load.
LLO 20.1 Measure active, reactive, and Determination of active, reactive, and
apparent power for unbalanced three apparent power for unbalanced three
20 2 CO3
phase delta connected inductive / phase delta connected inductive /
capacitive load capacitive load.
LLO 21.1 Measure current through the
branch for given electric network and 21 *Verification of Mesh analysis method. 2 CO4
verify by applying mesh analysis.
LLO 22.1 Measure current through the
branch for given electric network and 22 *Verification of Node analysis method. 2 CO4
verify by applying node analysis.
LLO 23.1 Measure current through the
branch for a given DC electric network
23 *Verification of Superposition theorem. 2 CO5
and verify by applying superposition
theorem.
LLO 24.1 Measure Thevenin’s equivalent
circuit parameter for a given DC circuit
and verify by applying Thevenin’s
theorem. 24 *Verification of Thevenin’s theorem. 2 CO5
LLO 24.2 Draw the Thevenin’s
equivalent circuit and verify the load
current.
LLO 25.1 Measure Norton’s equivalent
circuit parameter for a given DC circuit
and verify by applying Norton’s
25 *Verification of Norton’s theorem. 2 CO5
theorem.
LLO 25.2 Draw the Norton’s equivalent
circuit and verify the load current.
LLO 26.1 Measure load resistance to
transfer maximum power for a given DC *Verification of Maximum Power Transfer
26 2 CO5
circuit and verify by applying maximum theorem.
power transfer theorem.
LLO 27.1 Measure current through the
branch for a given AC electric network *Verification of Superposition theorem for
27 2 CO5
and verify by applying superposition AC network.
theorem.

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Practical / Tutorial / Laboratory Sr Laboratory Experiment / Practical Titles / Number Relevant
Learning Outcome (LLO) No Tutorial Titles of hrs. COs
Note : Out of above suggestive LLOs -
'*' Marked Practicals (LLOs) Are mandatory.
Minimum 80% of above list of lab experiment are to be performed.
Judicial mix of LLOs are to be performed to achieve desired outcomes.

VII. SUGGESTED MICRO PROJECT / ASSIGNMENT/ ACTIVITIES FOR SPECIFIC LEARNING / SKILLS
DEVELOPMENT (SELF LEARNING) : NOT APPLICABLE

VIII. LABORATORY EQUIPMENT / INSTRUMENTS / TOOLS / SOFTWARE REQUIRED

Relevant LLO
Sr.No Equipment Name with Broad Specifications
Number
1 Digital Storage Oscilloscope: Dual Trace 50Mhz 1,2,3
2 Inductor 1.3 H, suitable range 1,3,4,5,8,9,10,12,13,27
3 Variable Frequency Generator 10,13
4 Capacitor Bank 5A, 250 V suitable range 10,13,17,18,19,20
5 Inductor Bank 5A, 250 V suitable range 10,13,17,18,19,20
6 Phase Sequence Indicator as per availability in the lab 14
7 Load Bank: Resistive, 3-Phase, 5 kW, 415 V 15,16
8 Dimmer: 3-Phase, 5 kVA 15,16,17,18,19,20
9 Capacitor 10 µF (micro-Farad) 250 V suitable range 2,3,6,7,9,10,12,13,27
10 DC Regulated Power Supply 21,22,23,24,25,26
11 Trainer Kit for Theorems 23,24,25,26
12 Load Bank: Resistive, 1-Phase, 1 kW, 230 V 26
13 Low Power Factor Wattmeter: Single Phase, 5/10 Amp, 250/500 V 5,17,18,19,20
14 Wattmeter: Single Phase 2.5/5 Amp, 200/400 V, Single Phase 5/10 Amp, 250/500 V 5,7,9,12,17,18,19,20
Rheostat- 18 ohm /10A, 250 ohm / 2A, 500 ohm /1 A, 720 ohm / 0.8A, suitable
15 All
range
16 Ammeters MI Type: AC/DC, 0-5-10Amp,0-1.5 Amp,0-2.5Amp,0-0.5-1Amp All
17 Voltmeter MI Type: AC/DC, 0-150/300V, 0-250/500V,0-75/150V All
18 Dimmer: 1-Phase,1kVA, 230V All
19 Multimeter suitable range All

IX. SUGGESTED WEIGHTAGE TO LEARNING EFFORTS & ASSESSMENT PURPOSE (Specification Table)
Aligned Learning R- U- A- Total
Sr.No Unit Unit Title
COs Hours Level Level Level Marks
1 I Single Phase A.C Series Circuits CO1 14 2 6 8 16
2 II Single Phase A.C Parallel Circuits CO2 12 2 4 6 12
3 III Three Phase Circuits CO3 8 2 4 6 12
Network Reduction Methods for DC
4 IV CO4 10 2 4 6 12
Circuits.
5 V Network Theorems CO5 16 4 4 10 18
Grand Total 60 12 22 36 70

X. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGIES/TOOLS

Formative assessment (Assessment for Learning)

Two unit tests of 30 marks will be conducted and average of two unit tests considered. For formative
assessment of laboratory learning 25 marks. Each practical will be assessed considering appropriate % weightage
to process and product and other instructions of assessment.

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Summative Assessment (Assessment of Learning)

End semester assessment of 70 marks through offline mode of examination. End semester summative
assessment of 50 marks for laboratory learning.

XI. SUGGESTED COS - POS MATRIX FORM

Programme
Specific
Programme Outcomes (POs)
Outcomes*
(PSOs)
Course PO-5
Outcomes PO-1 Basic Engineering
(COs) and PO-2 PO-3 Design/ PO-4 Practices for PO-7 Life
PO-6 Project PSO- PSO- PSO-
Discipline Problem Development Engineering Society, Long
Management 1 2 3
Specific Analysis of Solutions Tools Sustainability Learning
Knowledge and
Environment
CO1 3 3 2 3 - - 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 - - 3
CO3 3 3 1 3 - - 3
CO4 3 3 2 2 - - 3
CO5 3 3 3 3 - - 3
Legends :- High:03, Medium:02,Low:01, No Mapping: -
*PSOs are to be formulated at institute level

XII. SUGGESTED LEARNING MATERIALS / BOOKS

Sr.No Author Title Publisher with ISBN Number
Gupta, B. R. Singhal, Fundamentals of Electrical S.Chand and Co., New Delhi, 2005 ISBN :
1
Vandana Networks 978-81-219-2318-7
Theraja, B. L. ; Theraja, A Text Book of Electrical S. Chand and Co. Ramnagar, New Delhi,
2
A. K. Technology Vol-I 2012; ISBN : 9788121924405
Saxena, S.B lal ; Fundamentals of Electrical Cambridge university press pvt. Ltd., New
3
Dasgupta, K. Engineering Delhi, 2016, ISBN : 978-11-0746-435-3
Mittle, V.N. ; Mittle, McGraw Hill Education, Noida, 2005 ISBN:
4 Basic Electrical Engineering
Arvind 978-00-705-9357-2
Sudhakar, A McGraw Hill Education, New Delhi, 2015,
5 Circuit and network
Shyammohan, S.Palli ISBN : 978-93-3921-960-4
Mahmood Nahvi, Schaum online series- Theory and McGraw Hill Education, Newyork, 2013,
6
Joseph Edminister problems of electric circuits ISBN: 978-00-701-8999-7
Oxford University Press New Delhi, 2009;
7 David A. Bell Electric Circuits
ISBN : 978-01-954-2524-6
8 M.E. Van Valkenburg Network Analysis Pearson Education ISBN: 9789353433123

XIII . LEARNING WEBSITES & PORTALS

Sr.No Link / Portal Description
1 www.cesim.com/simulations Graphical representation of series and parallel resonance
2 https://ndl.iitkgp.ac.in/ NeworkTheorems
Single phase Series and Parallel Circuit, Three Phase
3 https://nptel.ac.in/
Circuit
Series and Parallel Resonance, Network Theorems,
4 http://vlabs.iitkgp.ac.in/asnm/
Reduced Network Methods
Single phase Series and Parallel Circuit, Three Phase
5 https://vlab.amrita.edu
Circuit, Series and Parallel Resonance

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Sr.No Link / Portal Description
6 www.dreamtechpress.com /ebooks Free reference books for more practice
www.nptelvideos.in/electrical engineering/
7 Network Circuit Theory
circuit theory
Note :

Teachers are requested to check the creative common license status/financial implications of the suggested
online educational resources before use by the students

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