GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

Program Name: Bachelor of Engineering

Level: UG
Branch: ALL
Course / Subject Code: BE01R00051
Course / Subject Name: Basic Electrical Engineering

w. e. f. Academic Year: 2024-25

Semester: Ist Year
Category of the Course: ESC

Prerequisite: NA
Rationale: Electricity has been the main source of energy for the developing and developed
countries. Per capita consumption of electricity of a country can be considered as
an indicator of the development of the country. In view of this, it is essential for all
engineering graduates to know the basic aspects of electrical engineering. This
subject deals with basic circuit solution methods, introduction to electrical
machines and basics of domestic electrical installations.

Course Outcome:
After Completion of the Course, Student will able to:

No Course Outcomes RBT Level

01 Apply fundamental electrical laws and circuit theorems to electrical circuits. Application
02 Analyze single phase and three phase AC circuits. Analyze
03 Describe operating principle and applications of static and rotating electrical Understand
machines.
04 Understand the wiring methods, electricity billing, and working principles of Read &
circuits protective devices and personal safety measures. Understand
05 Understand the electrical safety and purpose, types and scope of earthing Read &
systems Understand
Teaching and Examination Scheme:
Teaching / Learning Scheme
Total Assessment Pattern and Marks
(in Hours per semester)
Credits Total
Theory Tutorial / Practical
= Marks
TH/30 ESE PA PA/ PBL ESE
L T P PBL* TH
(E) (M) (I) (I) (V)
45 0 30 45 120 04 70 30 20 30 50 200

* Problem Based Learning (PBL) aims to accommodate learning beyond syllabus as per clause 9.4 of NBA
manual.
Where L = Lecture, T= Tutorial, P= Practical, TW/SL = Term-Work / Self-Learning, TH = Total Hours, PA = Progressive
Assessment, ESE = End-Semester Examination
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 GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Program Name: Bachelor of Engineering
Level: UG
Branch: ALL
Course / Subject Code: BE01R00051
Course / Subject Name: Basic Electrical Engineering

Course Content:

Unit No. of % of
Content
No. Hours Weightage
1. DC Circuits:
Electrical circuit elements (R, L and C), voltage and current independent
sources, Kirchoff’s current and voltage laws, analysis of simple circuits
with dc excitation, Superposition, Thevenin and Norton Theorems, Star- 7 15
delta/Delta-Star conversion, Time-domain analysis of first-order RL and
RC circuits.
2. AC Circuits
Representation of sinusoidal waveforms, peak, RMS and average values
of different signals, form factor and peak factor, Phasor representation
of AC quantities, real power, reactive power, apparent power, power
factor. 9 20
Analysis of single-phase ac circuits consisting of R, L, C, RL, RC, RLC
combinations (series and parallel), Series and parallel resonances, Three
phase balanced circuits, voltage and current relations in star and delta
connections, Power measurement in three phase balanced circuits.
3. Magnetic Circuits & Transformers
Magnetic effect of electrical current, cross and dot convention, right hand
thumb rule and cork screw rule, Concepts of m.m.f, flux, flux density,
reluctance, permeability and field strength, Analogy between electric and
magnetic circuits, Magnetic Circuits, B-H Curve, Hysteresis Loop, 8 15
Hysteresis and Eddy current losses, Construction and working principle
of single-phase transformers: Construction, principle of working, voltage
and current ratios, losses, definition of regulation and efficiency, Ideal
and practical transformer.

4. Fundamentals of Electrical Machines

Generation of rotating magnetic fields, Construction and working of
Single-phase induction motors (Split phase, Capacitor start, Permanent
split capacitor, Capacitor start/capacitor run).
Single phase induction motor applications: pumps, refrigerators, fans, 9 20
compressors, and portable drills.
Construction and working of brushless DC motors and its application:
Electrical Vehicle, washing machines, Blowers, Computers/Laptops

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 GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Program Name: Bachelor of Engineering
Level: UG
Branch: ALL
Course / Subject Code: BE01R00051
Course / Subject Name: Basic Electrical Engineering

5. Electrical Wiring and Installations

Components of LT Switchgear: Switch Fuse Unit (SFU), MCB,
ELCB, MCCB.
Types of lamps, fixtures & reflectors, illumination schemes for
domestic, industrial & commercial premises, Lumen requirements for
different categories.
Earthing – Types of earthing and its importance.
Safety precautions for electrical appliances. 12 30
Types of Batteries, Characteristics of Batteries (Voltage, storage
capacity, discharge curve, cycle life).
Elementary calculations for energy consumption of home appliances
and electricity bill.
Basic electrical measurements with Ammeter, Voltmeter, Wattmeter
and Energy meter (working principle and circuit connection).
Total 45 100

Suggested Specification Table with Marks (Theory):

Distribution of Theory Marks
R Level U Level A Level N Level E Level C Level
40 20 20 20 0 0

Where R: Remember; U: Understanding; A: Application, N: Analyze and E: Evaluate C: Create (as per Revised
Bloom’s Taxonomy)

References/Suggested Learning Resources:

(a) Books:

1) D. C. Kulshreshtha, “Basic Electrical Engineering”, McGraw Hill, 2009.

2) Basic Electrical Engineering - Nagsarkar and Sukhija, Oxford University Press
3) B. L. Theraja, “Electrical Technology – Part I and II”, S. Chand and Co. 2012
4) D. P. Kothari and I. J. Nagrath, “Basic Electrical Engineering”, Tata McGraw Hill, 2010.
5) J. B. Gupta “ Basic Electrical Engineering”, S.K. Kataria & Sons,2023.
6) A Chakrabarti,S Nath and C K Chanda ”Basic Electrical Engineering”,TATA McGraw Hill,
7) S.L. Uppal “Electrical Wiring Estimating and Costing”, Khanna Publisher, 1987
8) Irving M. Gottlieb “"Practical Electric Motor Handbook"Newnes,1997
9) L. S. Bobrow, “Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering”, Oxford University Press, 2011.
10) E. Hughes, “Electrical and Electronics Technology”, Pearson, 2010.
11) V. D. Toro, “Electrical Engineering Fundamentals”, Prentice Hall India, 1989.

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 GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Program Name: Bachelor of Engineering
Level: UG
Branch: ALL
Course / Subject Code: BE01R00051
Course / Subject Name: Basic Electrical Engineering

Open source software and website:

1. [Link]
Suggested Course Practical List:
1) Introduction of Resistors, Capacitors and Inductors and usage of measuring instruments – voltmeter,
ammeter, multi-meter, oscilloscope.
2) To verify the Kirchoff’s current and Kirchoff’s voltage laws.
3) To verify the Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorems.
4) To verify Superposition’s theorems
5) To obtain sinusoidal steady state response of R-L and R-C circuits – impedance calculation and
verification phasor relationships between voltage and current and to observe the phase differences
between current and voltage phasors
6) To obtain steady-state and transient time-response of R-L, R-C, and R-L-C circuits to a step change
in DC input voltage (transient may be observed on a Digital Storage Oscilloscope)
7) To verify the phasor relationships between currents and voltages for resonances in R-L-C circuits
8) To measure the power in three phase balanced circuits using two wattmeter method
9) To verify the current phasor and voltage phasor relationships in three phase star and delta
connections
10) Demonstration of cut-section models and charts of various machines
11) Demonstration of domestic switch gears like MCB, ELCB, MCCB etc. of different ratings
12) Understanding of various safety precautions for electrical installations
13) Demonstration of various types of wires, fuses and cables
14) To Calculate energy consumption of various appliances and house hold electricity bills
15) To verify the power factor improvement in single phase AC circuit
16) Study the different types of domestic wiring
17) To obtain Hysteresis loop of a magnetic material on CRO/DSO

List of Laboratory/Learning Resources Required:

Ammeters, Voltmeters, Wattmeters, Resistors, Capacitors and Inductors of appropriate rating. Multimeters,
Digital storage oscilloscope, Cut section models/charts of various machines, Demo units for MCB, ELCB,
MCCB etc, Samples of wires and cables. Charts for earthing and safety precautions.
 List of suggested activities for Problem Based Learning:

No. Activity Name Units Hours Brief Description Evaluation

Mapped Criteria/Remarks
1 Technical Unit 1, 2, 10 (5+5) Watch curated videos Report + Oral
Video-Based 3 (e.g., NPTEL/MIT OCW) Presentation
Learning on DC circuits, AC power,
Transformers. Submit a
reflective report.
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 GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Program Name: Bachelor of Engineering
Level: UG
Branch: ALL
Course / Subject Code: BE01R00051
Course / Subject Name: Basic Electrical Engineering

2 Numerical Unit 1, 2, 10 (5 × Solve 5 numerical Correctness, method,

Assignment 3 2h) assignments covering clarity
Writing Theorems, Power factor,
AC analysis, and
Transformer calculations.
3 Simulation & Unit 1, 2, 10 (5 × Simulate basic circuits Report + Screenshot
Problem Solving 3 2h) (RLC, transformer + Output sheet
Using Software equivalent), transient
(Scilab, analysis, and AC load
Tinkercad, behavior.
LTSpice)
4 Case Study: Unit 5 5 Study household wiring Report + Practical
Domestic (2.5+2.5) layout and energy bills. Recommendations
Wiring & Estimate load, usage, and
Electricity suggest efficiency
Billing improvements.
5 Poster / PPT Unit 4, 5 4 Topic examples: “BLDC Technical clarity +
Preparation Motor in EV”, “Earthing Visual appeal +
Methods”, “Difference Presentation
between MCB & MCCB”
6 Group Unit 5 2 Discuss safety norms, role Technical depth,
Discussion / of protective devices, and articulation
Seminar on earthing types.
Electrical Safety
& Earthing
7 Online Unit 1 to 5 2 Attempt at least 3 online Quiz scores +
Technical Quiz / quizzes with screenshot of Reflection Note
Interactive scores and a 100-word
Simulation learning reflection.
(Electrical4U /
[Link])
8 Maintenance / Unit 1, 2, 2 Record at least 5 issues Clarity of issue,
Troubleshooting 4, 5 encountered during lab resolution steps
Logbook (Lab sessions and how they
Based) were resolved.
9 Annotated Unit 2, 3 Extra Make a 5–6 minute video Clarity, technical
Concept Video (Optional explaining topics like accuracy, originality
(Optional – 5) phasor relationships or
Higher Bloom’s transformer working.
level)

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 GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Program Name: Bachelor of Engineering
Level: UG
Branch: ALL
Course / Subject Code: BE01R00051
Course / Subject Name: Basic Electrical Engineering

10 Mini Project Unit 1 [Link] & build a small 1)Students design

DC lighting circuit for a and wire a small DC
room with switches & circuit with multiple
fuses, calculate load & test switches and a fuse.
functionality. 2)Measure total
current & voltage at
different load
configurations.
3) Document
calculations &
measurements

1)Design and build a

2. Create a Portable Power small DC power
Supply supply (e.g.,
6V/12V) using
batteries, resistors,
and regulators.
2)Test output
voltage under
varying loads.

Mini-Project:Star-
Delta Conversion
3. Star-Delta Conversion Demonstration
Demonstration Board Board

11 Mini Project Unit 2 Construct & test a power 1) Build a circuit

factor correction circuit with inductive loads
using capacitors for a and capacitors to
given inductive load improve the power
factor.
2) Measure before
and after power
factor.
12 Mini Project Unit 4 Prepare a report on motors Identify and
used in a household document the types
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Program Name: Bachelor of Engineering
Level: UG
Branch: ALL
Course / Subject Code: BE01R00051
Course / Subject Name: Basic Electrical Engineering

appliance (e.g., washing & ratings of motors

machine) and demonstrate used in 5–6
working with a model or household
simulation appliances.
2)Suggest
improvements for
energy efficiency.
13 Mini Project Unit 5 Design a safe, energy- [Link] Wiring
efficient wiring layout for Model
a small house/shop Design and build a
including earthing & functional model of
protective devices electrical wiring for
a 1-room house with
proper earthing &
protection devices.
[Link] Audit &
Bill Calculation
Measure energy
consumption of
typical home
appliances and
calculate monthly
electricity bill.
Suggest ways to
reduce the bill.
[Link] Demo
Board
Create a board
demonstrating MCB,
ELCB, MCCB
operation with faulty
& safe scenarios.

Unit-Wise Mapping
Unit Topic Relevant Activities

1 DC Circuits Activities 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 10

2 AC Circuits Activities 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 11

3 Magnetic Circuits & Transformers Activities 1, 2, 3, 9,

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 GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Program Name: Bachelor of Engineering
Level: UG
Branch: ALL
Course / Subject Code: BE01R00051
Course / Subject Name: Basic Electrical Engineering

4 Electrical Machines Activities 1, 5, 8,12

5 Electrical Wiring, Safety & Billing Activities 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,13

Note:
 All the suggested activity should be related to the subject.

 The number of hours is suggestive. Faculty can sub-divide the number of hours based on the activity. However,
total number of hours is fixed.

 Rubrics for the evaluation can be prepared by the faculty.

 All records pertaining to the evaluation and assessment of self-learning activities must be properly maintained and
preserved at the institute level. These records should be made available to the university upon request.

 Institutes are encouraged to utilize digital platforms, such as Microsoft Teams, for effective record-keeping and to
ensure transparency in the evaluation and assessment of self-learning activities.

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