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OEE1704 ELECTRIC POWER UTILIZATION L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES:

 To understand the principles of operation and utilization of power in domestic and industrial
appliances.

UNIT I ILLUMINATION 9
Illumination – Terminology, Laws of illumination, lighting calculations. Electric lamps – Different
types of lamps, LED lighting and Energy efficient lamps, Design of lighting schemes - factory lighting
– flood lighting – street lighting.

UNIT II REFRIGERATION 9

Refrigeration - Domestic refrigerator and Air coolers, Air-Conditioner – circuit diagram, types and
principle of operation.

UNIT III DOMESTIC UTILIZATION OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY 9
Domestic utilization of electrical energy – House wiring, Induction based appliances, Online and OFF
line UPS, Earthing – domestic, industrial and sub-station.

UNIT IV ELECTRIC HEATING 9

Electric Heating - Types of heating and applications, Electric furnaces - Resistance, inductance and Arc
Furnaces, Electric welding and sources of welding.

UNIT V ELECTRIC DRIVES AND TRACTION SYSTEM 9

Electric Drives and Traction System – Type of drives and loads, Rating and heating of the motors,
Types of Traction, Speed-Time curves, recent trends in traction.

TOTAL : 45 PERIODS

OUTCOMES:
The student will be able to:

 Develop a clear idea on various illumination techniques and hence design lightening
scheme for specific applications.

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