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First Year

 

  • First Term

 

 

MTH 118-1 Differential Equations (3+1)

Differential Equations formalism - Solution using  graphical construction - Series Expansion Technique - Laplace Transform Technique - Initial and Boundary Value Problems - Partial Differential Equations.

 

PHY 118-1 Physics (3) (3+1)

Electromagnetic Spectrum - Physical Optics - Waves & Light - Introduction to Modern Physics (Relativity - Quantum Physics & Mechanics - Laser - Super conductivity).

 

EPM 102 Basics of Energy Conversion  (3+1)

Types of Energy, Energy Sources, Energy Utilization and Growth Rates, Energy Reserve, Energy Economics, Main Fuels of Energy Conversion (Fossil, Nuclear, Solar.....etc), Production of Various Types of Energy, (Thermal, Mechanical, Electrical), Energy Storage.

 

EPM 101 Electric Circuits (1) (4+2)

Elements and Components of Electric Circuits, Fundamentals of DC Circuits, Methods & Theorems of Electric Circuits Analysis, Analysis of DC Circuits, Analysis of AC Circuits, Resonance, Electric Filters, Three Phase Circuits, Two-Port Networks.

 

EPM 103 Electrical Materials (3+1)

Crystal Structures and Imperfections - Types of Dislocations - Concepts of Stress and Strain - Phase Diagram - Electro-Mechanical Reactions - Electrical Properties - Thermal Properties - Optical Properties - Fenoelectric Properties - (Metals - Semiconductors - Superconductors - Insulators - Ceramics).

 

GEN 118-1 Humanities (2) (4+0)

 

GEN 118-2 Technical Writing (2+2)


 

  • Second Term

 

 

MTH 118-2 Linear Algebra  (3+1)

Matrices Operations - Functions of Matrices - Linear Operators - Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors - Matrix Equations - Quadratic Forms.

 

PHY 118-2 Physics (4) (3+1)

Dynamics of rigid bodies in planer motion - Center of mass - Moment of Inertia - Equation of motion of rigid bodies (linear & angular) - gravity fields of bodies.

 

EPM 104 Electromagentic Fields (1) (4+2)

Electric Fields : Force between electric charges - Gauss Law - Electric Potential - Dielectric Materials - Boundary Conditions - Capacity - Energy storage - Forces in electric fields - Magnetic fields - Forces on current carrying conductors - magnetic materials - Inductivity - Faraday law - Forces in magnetic field.

 

ELC 118 Electronics (4+2)

Basic Semiconductors Physics - PN junctions - Bipolar Junction Transistor - Basic Transistor Circuits - Operational Amplifiers - Basic OP-AMP Circuits - Active Filters.

 

EPM 105 Computers (2) (4+2)

Different Classes of Computers - Developing Programs for different Engineering Applications - A programming Language - Design of Screens and Reports.

 

GEN 118-3 Humanities (3) (4+0)

 


Second Year

 

  • First Term

 

 

MTH 218-1 Numerical Techniques (3+1)

Simultaneous Linear Algebraic Equations - Matrix Inversion - Nonlinear Algebraic Equations - Eigenproblems - Interpolation - Curve Fitting - Numerical differentiation and Integrations - Numerical Solution of ordinary differential equations.

 

EPM 204 Signal Analysis and Systems (4+2)

Modeling of Physical Systems - Solving difference equations - Z-transform - Transfer Functions and block diagram simplification - Signal flow graph - State variable model analysis - Stability analysis - Fourier transform - Continuous and discrete signal analysis.

 

EPM 201 Electric Circuits (2)  (3+1)

Coupled Circuits, Fourier Series Applications, Steady-State and Transient Analysis of Electric Circuits, Fourier and Laplace Transforms Applications.

 

EPM 202 Measurements (1) (4+2)

Error analysis - DC measuring instruments - AC measuring instruments - Measurement of power, Energy, Power Factor and Frequency - DC and AC bridges - Instrument Transformers.

 

EPM 203 Electromagnetic Fields (2)  (3+1)

Circuit and Electromagnetic field theories - Lumped Parameter circuits - Current distribution inside conductors - Losses in dielectric and magnetic materials - Distributed parameter circuits - Maxwell equations - Electromagnetic waves - Radiating systems.

 

MEP 218-1 Thermodynamics (4+2)

Thermodynamics concepts - Properties of pure substances - first law of Thermodynamics and its applications - second law of Thermodynamics and its applications - Carnot cycle - Internal combustion Engines - Steam Power stations - Gas Turbine plants - Cooling - Heat transfer (conduction - convection - radiation) - Heat exchangers - Cooling of electrical equipment.


  • Second Term

 

 

MTH 218  Probability and Statistics (3+1)

Sequences of random variables - correlation and power spectrum - Linear mean Square estimation - Some standard distributions - Jointly distributed random variables - Sampling and statistics - Statistical estimation - Regression Analysis.

 

EPM 205 Digital Electronics and Micro processors (4+2)

Logic and Sequential circuits - Counters and Timers - Memory - Microprocessor Structure - Microprocessor programming - Interfacing circuits - Programming applications - Microprocessor Based instruments.

 

EPM 206 Measurements (2) (3+1)

Error statistics - Electronic voltmeter - Oscilloscope - Signal generator - Impulse generator - Integrated circuit signal generator - Digital instruments - Data acquisition - Transducers - Recorders - Laser measurements.

 

EPM 207 Electrical Machines (1) (4+2)

Principles of electromechanical energy conversion - Direct current machines:Generators and motors - Applications - Three phase transformers - Special transformers - Computer simulation of steady State performance.

 

MEP 218-2 Fluid Mechanics (3+1)

Fluid properties and definition - Statics of fluids - Basic concepts of flow - Flow - momentum and energy equations - Flow in pipes - Fluid applications : pumps - fans - turbines.

 

GEN 218 Management (1) (2+0)

 

GEN 219 Humanities (4) (4+0)



 

Third Year

 

  • First Term

 

 

EPM 301 Electrical Power Systems (1) (4+2)

Transmission line performance (short, medium, long, equivalent network of long line). Electrical power system representation (phase representation - per unit representation). Short circuit studies (symmetrical and unsymmetrical faults of three phase systems).

 

EPM 302 Generation of Electric Power (1) (4+2)

Load curves - Economics of power plants - Types of power plants - Economic operation of power stations - General layout and electrical equipment in power stations.

 

EPM 303 Electrical Machines (2) (3+1)

Induction Machines : Construction - theory of operation - equivalent circuit - Testing - Speed control - Braking - induction generators.

Synchronous Machines : Construction - Phasor diagram - Testing - Characteristics - Voltage regulation - Parallel operation - Starting - Two Reaction theorem.

 

ELC 318 Communications (3+1)

Introduction to communication systems - Amplitude & Frequency modulation - Pulse modulation - Noise - Radio - Television systems - Wire communications - Optical communications - Information transfer in electric power systems.

 

EPM 304 Power Electronics (1) (3+1)

Power diode - Power bipolar junction transistor - Thyristor - Single rectifiers - Three-phase rectifiers - Three-phase dual converters.

 

EPM 309 Laboratories (1) (0+4)

 

GEN 318 Management (2) (2+0)


 

  • Second Term

 

 

EPM 305 High Voltage (4+2)

generation of dc, ac & impulse high voltages - high voltage measurements - impulse voltage recording - uses of high voltage (power transmission, testing) - Comparison between dc & ac high voltages - Solid, liquid & gas insulation - insulation classes-destructive & non-destructive tests-corona - earthing - traveling waves on OHTL & cables - insulation coordination.

 

EPM 306 Automatic Control Systems (4+2)

Steady State error analysis - Root locus technique - Frequency response analysis - Continuous and digital compensator design - Approximate digital controller - Controllability, observability and pole - placement problem.

 

EPM 307 Protection Systems (4+2)

Abnormalities in electric power systems (over-load, short-circuit, over-voltage)- Relays (electromagnetic, thermal, static) - Protection systems : (over-load protection, distance protection) - introduction to digital protection - protection system coordination - Electric power apparatus protection : Generators - Motors - Transformers - transmission & distribution lines - circuit breakers.

 

EPM 308 Electrical Machines (3) (3+1)

Single phase induction motor - Two-phase drives and its applications in control systems - A.C. machines with rectifier unit - Special electrical machines.

 

EPM 310 Power Electronics (2) (3+1)

Power MOSFET - IGBT - Choppers - Static power inverters - AC voltage regulators - Cyclo converters.

 

EPM 309 Laboratories (1) (0+4)


 

Fourth Year

 

 

  • First Term

 

 

EPM 401 Electrical Power Systems (2) (4+2)

Network topology (Formation of admittance and impedance matrices) Study of load flow algorithms - Short circuit calculations in large scale power systems - Control of active and reactive powers Power system stability - Economic operation - Introduction to reliability assessment

 

EPM 409 Laboratories (2) (0+4)

 

EPM 480 Project  (2+0)



  • Second Term

 

 

EPM 401 Utilization of Electrical Power (3+1)

Electrical Energy costs, Lighting systems, electric lamps and harmonic suppression - Electric Heating and Electric Furnaces - Electric welding - Electrolytic Processes - Traction.

 

EPM 409 Laboratories (2) (0+4)

 

EPM 480 Project and Specifications (2+2)


 


Elective Courses

 

 

EPM 441 Electrical Power System Planning (4+2)

Load estimation - Load forecasting - Optimal mathematical techniques for planning - Reliability

 

EPM 442 Special Topics in Electrical Machines (4+2)

Asymmetrical Operation of Electrical Machines and Transformers - Generalized  Theorem of Electrical Machines - Transient and Dynamic Analysis of Electrical Machines and Transformers - Micro processors in operating electrical machines.

 

EPM 443 Computer - based Design of Power Electronics Systems (4+2)

Microcontroller : architecture - Peripherals - Assembly language - Applications.

 

EPM  444 Lifts (4+2)

Traffic analysis - Types - specifications - Equipment and its requirements Control - Operation and Maintenance - Choice - Power Requirements - Hydraulic Lifts - Tests - Esclators.

 

EPM 445 Applications of computers in Electrical Machine Design (4+2)

Basic Principles of Electrical Machines and Transformers Design - Output Equation - Standard Values of Magnectic Field Density - Current Loading and their Determination - Winding Arrangement - Effect of Harmonics produced by Winding Arrangement and how they can be avoided -Principles of Application of Computer in Design.

 

EPM 446 High Voltage Engineering Applications (4+2)

Corona interference with radio & television waves - Biological effects of electromagnetic fields - Electrostatic precipitators - Electrostatic charges in industry - Electrostatic plating & X rays -  Electrostatic xerography.

 

EPM 447 Computer Control (4+2)

Components of Computer Controlled Systems - PLC - Components of PLC - Distributed Control Systems and its programming - Data transfer systems - Applications to program local and supervisory controllers - Basic engineering requirements for computer control systems.

 

EPM 448 Power Electronics Applications in Industry (4+2)

High frequency Fluorescent Lighting - Electric Welding - Induction heating - Power factor correction - On load tap changers - converters for high voltage applications.

 

EPM 449 Special Topics in High Voltage Engineering (4+2)

1Electric power transmission using high voltage DC, Computations of high voltage electric fields, Breakdown in gases, Elecro-negative gases, Gas-insulated systems, Theories of conduction and breakdown in liquids, Solid non-synthesized materials, Breakdown in solids, Measurement of natural properties of insulation, Insulator breakdown, Laser applications in high voltage engineering.

 

EPM 451 Electrical Distribution Systems (4+2)

Distribution Systems - Load Properties - Distribution system planning - Short circuit and load flow computation  - Control of distribution systems - Distribution Systems Economics - Protection.

 

EPM 452 Electrical Drives Systems and its Applications (4+2)

Components of Electric Drive Systems, Specifications of Electric motors used in Drive Systems, AC and DC. Drive Systems, Applications.

 

EPM 453 Electrical Installations in Industrial Plants and Buildings (4+2)

Load Estimation - Distribution Systems - Design of Distribution Boards and feeding systems - Design of internal distribution systems - Emergency systems - Light current Systems - Noise - Energy Management.

 

EPM 454 Advanced Studies in Electric Power systems (4+2)

Load management - energy conservation - Different methods used for voltage and power loss control - Optimal economic control.

  

EPM 455 Special Topics in Automatic Control (4+2)

Expert and Fuzzy Control - Variable Structure Control - Neural Network Control.

 

EPM 456 Advanced Topics in Protection Systems (4+2)

Basics of digital systems - digital communications - optical fibers - optical potential & current transformers - digital proection : digital relays - digital relay algorithms - coordination - testing - future trends - international standards for digital protection.

 

EPM 457 Renewable Energy Sources (4+2)

Solar Energy - Wind Energy - Hydraulic Energy - Geothermal Energy - Biomass Energy - Tidal Energy - Hybrid Systems - Energy Management.

 

EPM  458 Industrial Control Components (4+2)

Transducers for process variables (temperature, pressure, flow, level) - Signal conditioners - Industrial controllers - Actuators - Robots.

 

EPM 459 Control Methods in Power Electronics (4+2)

Power semiconductor devices modeling - simulation methods - Traditional and modern controllers - Scalar and vector control of AC drives.