1. Electric Drives:
Basic features of industrial drives, review of operating and starting characteristics of different types of
electric motors for various drives. Estimation of rating, Load equalization (Fly wheel effect), Drives
for particular services.
2. Electric Traction:
Various types of Traction system, 25KV, 50Hz, single phase feeding arrangement prevalent in India.
Substation. arrangements, Different Types of Catenary construction and line insulation, Span and
dropper design Calculations.
3. Electric Heating and Welding:
Methods of electric heating, constructional details & performance of resistance heating furnace.
Dielectric heating, A.C.& D.C. Welding, Resistance and Arc Welding. Electric Beam Welding ,Laser
Welding.
4. Illumination:
Production of light by different methods, terms used, laws of illumination, Different Artificial light
sources, their construction and operating principles, Design of lighting schemes and equipment used
for indoor, industrial and flood lighting.
5. Refrigeration and Air conditioning:
Refrigeration system, Domestic refrigeration, Air conditioner, Comfort Air conditioning, Effective
temperature.
6. Electrolysis:
Laws of Electrolysis, Process voltage, current, energy, efficiency, Applications of electrolysis.