R.V.S.

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

COIMBATORE – 641 402
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
ACADEMIC YEAR 2017-2018
LESSON PLAN

LTPC
2 2 0 3
Subject Name : CIRCUIT THEORY
Subject Code : EE8251 CLASS / SEM: I/II
Staff In-Charge: T.SENTHILKUMAR SECTION: EEE

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

The student will be able to:

 To introduce electric circuits and its analysis

 To impart knowledge on solving circuits using network theorems
 To introduce the phenomenon of resonance in coupled circuits.
 To educate on obtaining the transient response of circuits.
 To phasor diagrams and analysis of three phase circuits

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 UNIT- I
BASIC CIRCUIT ANALYSIS

Unit wise objectives :

 To introduce the basic terms of electricity, define the network terms and Classification of electric
networks, differentiate between Active and Passive elements and also to analyze the series and
Parallel connections of electric circuits
 To Understand the concept of voltage division in series resistance circuit and current division in
parallel resistance circuit, and understand the Principle of Kirchoff’s Law
 To impart the knowledge on basic definitions of AC circuits and its waveforms, phasor diagram, rms value,
power and power factor
 To introduce the concepts of Mesh and Nodal Analysis in DC and AC networks

Hours Teaching
Topic Resources
S.No Objective(s) of the Topic Requir Methodology/
referred
ed Techniques
Introduction to To induce the knowledge of
Chalk & Board
1. basic circuit basic terms of electricity 1 T1, T2, R1
analysis.
To Explain the concept of
Ohm’s law. To construct an
electric circuit using passive 1 T1, R1
2. Chalk & Board
Ohm’s Law elements in series and parallel
combination. Explain the
operation of the circuit and its
typical waveforms
To construct a simple electrical
circuit, Identify the functional
Kirchoff’s Voltage terms and to Analyze the flow of 1 Chalk & Board T1, R1
3.
Law current in the circuit. To solve
Problems
To construct a simple electrical
circuit electrical circuit. Identify
Kirchoff’s Current the functional terms and to 1 Chalk & Board T1, R1
4.
Law Analyze the flow of current in
the circuit. To solve Problems
To Classify the different types of
Steady State static and dynamic 1 Chalk & Board T1, R1
5.
Solutions of DC characteristics of DC circuits.
Circuits
To Explain the operation of AC
Steady stste circuits. Derive the expression
Chalk & Board
6. solutions of Ac for average value and rms values 1
circuits of AC circuits T1, R1

7.  To explain the concept of series Chalk & Board

 Series and Parallel and parallel combination of

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 operation of circuits and to explain the role 2
circuits of RLC components T1, R1

To explain the concept of mesh

Mesh analysis of analysis in DC and AC circuit. Chalk & Board T1, R1
8. DC and AC To explain the loop analysis 2
circuits method using matix operations
To explain the concept of
Nodal Analysis of nodal analysis in DC and AC 2
Chalk & Board
9. DC and AC circuit. To explain the nodal T1, R1
analysis analysis method using matix
operations
To represent a circuit using
Chalk & Board
10. Phasor diagram phasor diagram representation 1 T1, R1

To explain the analysis of AC

Power , Power waveforms in detail.
11. factor and Energy 1 Chalk & Board T1,T2, R1
To derive the, power, power
factor value and Energy of AC
circuits.
Topic beyond the syllabus
To explain the principle
Measuring measuring instruments. To
12. instruments explain its construction and the 1 Chalk & Board T1, R1
operating mechanism

Total Hours 15

Learning Outcomes:
On learning this unit, the student should be able to:

 Know the basic concepts of electric circuits

 Know about the applications of these circuits in real time.
Real – world applicability of the topics under this unit:

 All Electric cirucits

Bridging with other subjects/ Applicability in learning other topics / subjects

 Electron Devices and Circuits, Power Electronics, Transmission and Distribution,

Electrical Machines, Transmission and Distribution
Scope for extra learning / Assignments / Activities:

 Assignment: To solve various problems

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 UNIT- II

NETWORK REDUCTION AND NETWORK THEOREMS FOR DC AND AC CIRCUITS

Unit wise Objectives :

 To understand the basic terms of networks, define the network terms and classification of electric
networks
 Differentiate between Active and Passive elements and network reduction techniques
 Analyze the series and Parallel connections of electric circuits. Understand the concept of voltage
division and current division in series resistance circuit
 Understand the concept of Source transformation
 Derive the star delta transformation concepts
 Understand the basic concept of thevenin’s theorem, Norton’s theorem, Superposition theorem, Maximum
Power Transfer theorem and Reciprocity theorem and to solve various problems
Hours Teaching
Topic Resources
S.No Objective(s) of the Topic Requir Methodology/
referred
ed Techniques
To induce the knowledge
1. Network reduction of basic terms of networks 1
Chalk & Board T1, R2
To construct an electric
circuit using passive
Voltage division elements in series and 1
2. parallel combination. Chalk & Board
Explain the operation of T1, R2
the circuit

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 To construct an electric
circuit using passive
3. Current division elements in series and 1 Chalk & Board
parallel combination.
T1, R2
Explain the operation of
the circuit
To construct a simple
electrical circuit, Identify
Source the functional terms and Chalk & Board
4. 1
Transformation Analyze of flow of current T1, R2
in the circuit
Classify the different
types of transformation Chalk & Board
5. terms used in circuits to
Star- Delta Conversion 2
reduce the complexity. T1, R2
Explain the need of
thevenin’s theorem
Thevenin’s theorem Chalk & Board
6. Explain the steps involved 2 T1, R2
in solving the circuit using
thevenin’s theorem.
Explain the need of
Norton’s theorem
Norton’s theorem Chalk & Board
7. Explain the steps involved 1 T1, R2
in solving the circuit using
Norton’s theorem.
Explain the need of
Superposition theorem
Superposition theorem Chalk & Board
8. Explain the steps involved 2
T1, R2
in solving the circuit using
Superposition theorem.
Explain the need of
Reciprocity theorem
9. Reciprocity theorem 1
Explain the steps involved Chalk & Board T1, R2
in solving the circuit using
Reciprocity theorem.
Explain the need of
Maximum Power Transfer
theorem 1
10. Maximum Power
Explain the steps involved
Transfer theorem Chalk & Board T1, R2
in solving the circuit using
Maximum Power Transfer
theorem.
Explain the need of
Millman's theorem
11. Explain the steps involved 1
Millman's theorem Chalk & Board T1, R2
in solving the circuit using
Millman's theorem
Topic beyond the syllabus
12 To explain the analysis of
different reduction
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 Comparison of various techniques
reduction theorems 1 Chalk & Board T1, R2

Total Hours 15

Learning Outcomes:
On learning this unit, the student should be able to:
 Know the various types of network reduction techniques
 Understand the impact of voltage and current division and source transformation
 Understand the network reduction theorems

Real – world applicability of the topics under this unit:

 All Electric circuits

Bridging with other subjects/ Applicability in learning other topics / subjects

 Electron Devices and Circuits, Power Electronics, Transmission and Distribution,

Scope for extra learning / Assignments / Activities:

 Assignment: To solve various problems

UNIT- III
TRANSIENT RESPONSE ANALYSIS
Unit wise Objectives :
 Understand the basic terms of transient response of RLC circuits and solving circuits using Laplace
transform for DC and AC circuits
 Analyze simple circuits and identify the voltage and current parameters
Hours Teaching
Topic
S.No Objective(s) of the Topic Requi Methodology/ Resources referred
red Techniques *
Transient To familiarize the students
response of RL about the importance of the T1, R2,R4
circuits using laplace tranform and the Chalk & Board
1. concepts of transient response
2
Laplace
transform for DC of RL circuits.
input
Transient To familiarize the students
response of RC about the importance of the
2. circuits using laplace tranform and the 2 Chalk & Board
Laplace concepts of transient response T1, R2,R4
transform for DC of RL circuits.
input
Transient To familiarize the students
response of RLC about the importance of the 2 T1, R2,R4
circuits using laplace tranform and the Chalk & Board
3. Laplace concepts of transient response
transform for DC of RLC circuits
input
4. Transient To familiarize the students T1, R2,R4
response of RL about the importance of the 2
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 circuits using laplace tranform and the Chalk & Board
Laplace concepts of transient response
transform for AC of RL circuits.
input
Transient To familiarize the students
response of RC about the importance of the 2 T1, R2,R4
circuits using laplace tranform and the Chalk & Board
5. Laplace concepts of transient response
transform for AC of RL circuits.
input
 Transient To familiarize the students
response of RLC about the importance of the
circuits using laplace tranform and the 2 Chalk & Board T1, R2,R4
6. concepts of transient response
Laplace
transform for of RL circuits.
AC input
Explain the need of two port
Characterization concept
of two port Explain the steps involved in 2 Chalk & Board T1, R2,R4
7.
networks in terms solving the circuit network
of Z,Y and h reduction
parameters
Topic beyond the syllabus
Characterization Explain the need of two port
of two port concept
8 networks in terms Explain the steps involved in 1 Chalk & Board T1, R2
of transmission solving the circuit network
parameters reduction

Total Hours 15

Learning Outcomes:
On learning this unit, the student should be able to:

 Determine the transient response of RLC circuits using Laplace transformation

 Derive the two port networks

Real – world applicability of the topics under this unit:

 All Electric circuits

Bridging with other subjects/ Applicability in learning other topics / subjects

 Electron Devices and Circuits, Power Electronics, Transmission and Distribution,
Electrical Machines, Transmission and Distribution

Scope for extra learning / Assignments / Activities:

 Assignment: To solve various problems

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 UNIT- IV
THREE PHASE CIRCUITS

Unit wise Objectives :

 To understand the basic terms of three phase circuits under balanced condition. Solve three phase
circuits using formulae. Analyze simple circuits and identify the voltage and current parameters
 To understand the basic terms used in analysis of three phase 3-wire and 4-wire circuits with star load
 To understand the basic terms of three phase circuits under unbalanced load condition
 To understand the concepts of phasor diagram, power and power factor measurements

Hours Teaching
Topic Resources
S.No Objective(s) of the Topic Requi Methodology/
referred
red Techniques *
Three phase To familiarize the students about
balanced the importance of the three Chalk & Board T1, R1,R4
1. voltage sources phase circuits under balanced
1
condition
Three phase To familiarize the students about
2. unbalanced the importance of the three 1 Chalk & Board T1, R1,R4
voltage sources phase circuits under balanced
condition
Analysis of To familiarize the students
three phase 3- about the importance of 3 phase 2 Chalk & Board T1, R1,R4
3. wire circuits 3 wire and the concepts of star
with Star load load circuits.
4. Analysis of To familiarize the students about Chalk & Board T1, R1,R4
three phase 4- the importance of 3 phase 4 wire 2
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 wire circuits and the concepts of star load
with Star load circuits.
Analysis of To familiarize the students about
three phase 3- the importance of 3 phase 3 wire 2 Chalk & Board T1, R1,R4
5. wire circuits and the concepts of delta load
with Delta loadcircuits.
Analysis of To familiarize the students about
three phase 4- the importance of 3 phase 4 wire 2 Chalk & Board T1, R1,R4
6 wire circuits and the concepts of delta load
with Delta loadcircuits.
Three phase To familiarize the students about
balanced the importance of the three 1 Chalk & Board T1, R1,R4
7. voltage loads phase circuits under balanced
load condition
Three phase un To familiarize the students about
balanced the importance of the three Chalk & Board T1, R1,R4
8. phase circuits under unbalanced
voltage loads 1
load condition
Phasor diagram How to represent a circuit using
of voltage and phasor diagram representation? 1 Chalk & Board T1, R1,R4
9.
currents

Power and To explain the analysis of AC

power factor waveforms in detail.
measurements in To derive the, power, power 1 Chalk & Board T1, R1,R4
10.
three phase factor value measurement of AC
circuits circuits.

Topic beyond the syllabus

Real time Explain the need of analysis
11. applications Explain the steps involved in 1 Chalk & Board T1, R1,R4
solving the circuit.

Total Hours 15
Learning Outcomes:
On learning this unit, the student should be able to:
 Differentiate the balanced and unbalanced three phase circuits
 Identify the need for control strategies and power factor control
Real – world applicability of the topics under this unit:
 All Electric circuits
Bridging with other subjects/ Applicability in learning other topics / subjects
 Electron Devices and Circuits, Power Electronics, Transmission and Distribution,
Electrical Machines, Transmission and Distribution

Scope for extra learning / Assignments / Activities:

 Assignment: To solve various problems

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 UNIT- V

RESONANCE AND COUPLED CIRCUITS

Unit wise Objectives :

 Analyze the series and parallel connections of electric circuits with L and C
 Understand the concept of voltage division in series resonance circuit and current division in
parallel circuit.
 Derive the equations of quality factor, bandwidth, Self- Inductance, Mutual-Inductance, Co-efficient of
Coupling
 Understand the basic terms of Scaling and filters in circuits
Hours Teaching
Topic
S.No Objective(s) of the Topic Requi Methodology/ Resources referred
red Techniques *
To construct an electric circuit
using L and C in series
1. Series Resonance combination. Explain the 2 Chalk & Board T1, R1,T2
operation of the circuit
To construct an electric circuit
2. Parallel using L and C in parallel 2
combination. Explain the
Chalk & Board T1, R1,T2
Resonance
operation of the circuit
To classify the given circuit
Frequency based on the order of the system 1 Chalk & Board T1, R1,T2
3. response of and the role of frequency
resonance circuits response
4 To elaborate on the concept of
quality factor in electric 1 Chalk & Board T1, R1,T2
Quality factor circuits and the need to
identify the quality factor
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 parameter
To explain the term bandwidth
and to explain the steps involved 1 Chalk & Board T1, R1,T2
5. Bandwidth in solving the circuit to
determine the bandwidth
To explain the role of self-
inductance in circuits and to 2 Chalk & Board T1, R1,T2
6. Self -inductance explain the steps used in solving
the circuit involving inductance
 To explain the role of mutual
 Mutual inductance in circuits and to 2 Chalk & Board T1, R1,T2
7. Inductance explain the steps used in solving
the circuit involving inductance
Co efficient To Explain the role of Co
8. Coupling efficient Coupling in 1 Chalk & Board T1, R1,T2
To Explain the need of Tuned
Tuned Circuits Circuits and explain the steps 1 Chalk & Board T1, R1,T2
9. involved in solving the tuned
circuit
To explain the need of Single
Single tuned Tuned Circuits and explain the 1 Chalk & Board T1, R1,T2
10. circuits steps involved in solving the
single tuned circuit
Topic beyond the syllabus
Introduction to To familiarize the students
Scaling factors about the importance of the 1 Chalk & Board T1, R1,T2
11 and filters scaling and the concepts of
filters in circuits.

Total Hours 15
Learning Outcomes:
On learning this unit, the student should be able to:
 Identify the need of frequency response in resonance circuits
 Derive the expression for bandwidth, quality factor, self- inductance, mutual inductance,
co-efficient of coupling
 Concepts of tuned circuits

Real – world applicability of the topics under this unit:

 All Electric circuits

Bridging with other subjects/ Applicability in learning other topics / subjects

 Electron Devices and Circuits, Power Electronics, Transmission and Distribution,
Electrical Machines, Transmission and Distribution

Scope for extra learning / Assignments / Activities:

 Assignment: To solve various problems

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TEXT BOOKS:

1. William H. Hayt Jr, Jack E. Kemmerly and Steven M. Durbin, “Engineering Circuits Analysis”, Tata
McGraw Hill publishers, 6 th edition, New Delhi, 2003.
2. Joseph A. Edminister, Mahmood Nahri, “Electric circuits”, Schaum’s series, Tata McGraw-Hill, New
Delhi, 2001.
REFERENCES:

1. Paranjothi SR, “Electric Circuits Analysis,” New Age International Ltd., New Delhi, 1996.
2. Sudhakar A and Shyam Mohan SP, “Circuits and Network Analysis and Synthesis”, Tata McGraw
Hill, 2007.
3. Chakrabati A, “Circuits Theory (Analysis and synthesis), Dhanpath Rai & Sons, New Delhi, 1999.
4. Charles K. Alexander, Mathew N.O. Sadiku, “Fundamentals of Electric Circuits”, Second Edition,
McGraw Hill, 2003.

Staff Incharge HoD/DEAN

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