Network Analysis syllabus
PCC-253-ELE · Second Year Electrical Engineering, SPPU 2024 pattern. Every unit, the marks scheme, course outcomes and books, copied from the official syllabus PDF.
Unit-wise syllabus
Types of Networks, Mesh and Nodal analysis
6 hoursIndependent and Dependent (controlled) voltage and current sources. Concept of voltage and current divider, Source transformation. Network equations on Loop basis and Node basis, Concept of super node and super mesh. Dot convention for coupled circuits (series only).
Network Theorems
6 hoursSuperposition Theorem, Thevenin Theorem, Norton’s Theorem, Maximum Power Transfer Theorem, Reciprocity Theorem, Millman Theorems applied to electrical DC and AC networks with independent sources.
Transient Analysis in RLC circuit-Time domain approach
6 hoursInitial and Final Conditions in Network Elements, Forced and free response, Basic concept of time constants of RL and RC circuit, Steady-state and transient state response. Solutions of differential equations using classical method for R-L, R-C and R-L-C circuits (series and parallel).
Transient Analysis in RLC circuit: Laplace Transform approach
6 hoursLaplace Transform of Basic R, L and C components, Solutions of differential equations and network equations using Laplace transform method for RL, R-C and R-L-C circuits (series and parallel), Inverse Laplace transforms, transformed networks with initial conditions.
Network Functions and Filters
6 hoursNetwork functions for the one port and two port networks, calculation of network functions. Plotting of Poles and zeros of networks functions, Restrictions on poles and zeros locations for transfer functions and driving point function. Stability of active networks. Descriptive treatment to passive filters, low pass filters, high pass filters.
Marks and credits
| Head | Marks | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CCE (continuous comprehensive evaluation) | 30 | 2 |
| End-semester exam | 70 |
Prerequisite: Terminology of electrical networks, series and parallel combinations of resistance, Laplace transforms, linear differential equations.
Course outcomes
- CO1Calculate current/voltage in electrical circuits using simplification techniques, Mesh, Nodal analysis.
- CO2Solve the given network by applying Superposition, Thevenin’s, Norton, Reciprocity, Maximum power transfer and Millman’s theorems.
- CO3Analyze the response of RLC circuit in transient and steady state condition.
- CO4Apply Laplace transform to analyze behavior of an electrical circuit.
- CO5Apply the knowledge of network theory to find transfer function, poles and zeroes location to perform stability analysis and Design of filters
Books
Text books
- Network Analysis Third Edition by M. E. Van Valkenburg, Prentice Hall of India Private Limited.
- Network Analysis & Synthesis by G. K. Mittal, Khanna Publication.
- Network Analysis and Synthesis by Ravish R Singh, McGraw Hill.
- Introduction to Electric Circuits by Alexander & Sadiku, McGraw Hill.
- Introduction to Electric Circuits by S. Charkarboorty, Dhanpat Rai & Co.
- Fundamentals of Electrical Networks by B.R.Gupta & Vandana Singhal- S.Chand Publications
- Electrical Circuit Analysis 2nd Edition by P. Ramesh babu, Scitech Publication India Pvt Ltd.
Reference books
- Network Analysis by Cramer, McGraw Hill Publication.
- Engineering Circuit Analysis by William H. Hayt, Jr. Jack E. Kemmerly, McGraw Hill Publication
- Schaum's Outline of Electric Circuits, McGraw-Hill Education; 7 edition
- Joseph A. Edminister, Mahmood Maqvi, “Theory and Problems of Electric Circuits”, Mc Graw hill
- “A Course in Electrical Circuits and Analysis” M. L. Soni, J. C. Gupta, Dhanpat rai and sons
- 3000 solved problems in Electrical circuits, Syed A. Nasar, Mc Graw hill
NPTEL and SWAYAM links
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FAQ
How many units are in Network Analysis?
Network Analysis (PCC-253-ELE) has 5 units and 30 hours of theory: Unit I Types of Networks, Mesh and Nodal analysis (6 h); Unit II Network Theorems (6 h); Unit III Transient Analysis in RLC circuit-Time domain approach (6 h); Unit IV Transient Analysis in RLC circuit: Laplace Transform approach (6 h); Unit V Network Functions and Filters (6 h).
What is the marks scheme for Network Analysis?
The official Electrical Engineering 2024 pattern syllabus lists continuous comprehensive evaluation (CCE) for 30 marks and the end-semester exam for 70 marks, for 2 credits.
What should I know before Network Analysis?
Prerequisite listed in the syllabus: Terminology of electrical networks, series and parallel combinations of resistance, Laplace transforms, linear differential equations.