CPE222 Electric Circuits Analysis II Fall 2022

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COURSE DESCRIPTION FILE

CPE222 Electric Circuits Analysis II

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING

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EEE222 Electric Circuits Analysis II Fall 2022

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COURSE DESCRIPTION FILE

EEE222 Electric Circuits Analysis II

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING

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EEE222 Electric Circuits Analysis II Fall 2022

Electric Circuits Analysis II

Course code:
EEE222 (3+1)

Prerequisites:
EEE121, MTH241

Co requisites:
None

Course Catalog Description:

Sinusoids and phasor: phasor relationships for circuit elements. Sinusoidal analysis including nodal and
mesh analysis, superposition theorem, source transformation, Thevenin and Norton equivalent circuits.
ac power analysis: instantaneous and average power, maximum power transfer, RMS value, apparent
power and power factor, complex power, conservation of ac power, power factor correction. Three-phase
circuits: balanced three-phase voltages, balanced - wye-wye, wye-delta, delta-delta, and delta-wye
connections, power in a balanced system. Frequency response: transfer function, bode plots, resonance,
passive filters: low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, and band-stop filters. Properties of Laplace transform,
inverse Laplace transform. Applying Laplace transform in analyzing circuits. Two-port networks.

Textbook:
1. Fundamentals of Electric Circuits, by C.K. Alexander and M.N.O. Sadiku, Mc-Graw Hill Publishers.

Reference Books:
1. Engineering Circuit Analysis, by W. Hayt, Mc-Graw Hill Publishers.
2. Electric Circuits, by James W. Nilsson and S.A. Riedel, Pearson Publishers.

Course Schedule:
Three credit-hours/weeks
One laboratory session/week (Three hours/session)

Course Learning Outcomes:

After successfully completing this course, the students will be able to:
1. Apply the concept of Phasor to analyze linear circuit operating under sinusoidal excitation in steady
state conditions. (C4-PLO2)
2. Apply the concepts associated with AC power (average value, apparent power and complex power)
and perform power factor correction for single phase and three phase circuits. (C4-PLO2)
3. Apply Laplace transform and frequency response to analyze behavior of linear circuits under
sinusoidal as well as non-sinusoidal excitations and to solve the two-port networks. (C4-PLO2)
4. Design and conduct experiments and analyze and interpret the experimental data to derive
valid conclusions. (C6-PLO4)
5. Present and analyze data with effective report writing skills. (A2-PLO10)

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Topics Covered:
1. Sinusoids and phasor: phasor relationships for circuit elements, impedance and admittance.
2. Sinusoidal steady-state analysis: nodal and mesh analysis, superposition theorem, source
transformation, Thevenin and Norton equivalent circuits.
3. Ac power analysis: instantaneous and average power, maximum average power transfer, effective or
RMS value, apparent power and power factor, complex power, conservation of ac power, power
factor correction.
4. Three-phase circuits: balanced three-phase voltages, balanced wye-wye connection, balanced wye-
delta connection, balanced delta-delta connection, balanced delta-wye connection, power in a
balanced system.
5. Frequency response: transfer function, bode plots, series resonance, parallel resonance, passive
filters: low-pass filter, high-pass filter, band-pass filter, band-stop filter.
6. Introduction to the Laplace transform: definition of the Laplace transform, properties of the Laplace
transform, inverse Laplace transform, simple poles, repeated poles, complex poles.
7. Applications of the Laplace transform: circuit element models, circuit analysis, transfer functions, and
state-variables.
8. Two-port networks: impedance, admittance, hybrid, and transmission parameters.

Assessment Plan:
Theory Quizzes (4) 15%
Homework assignments 10%
Mid-term exam (in class, 60-80 minutes) 25%
Terminal exam (3 hours) 50%
Total (theory) 100%
Lab work Lab reports (12) 25%
Lab Mid-term exam 25%
Lab project and terminal exam 50%
Total (lab) 100%
Final marks Theory marks * 0.75 + Lab marks * 0.25

Laboratory Experiences:
There is a laboratory component in all 3+1 credit courses taught at the department. Lab work consists of
a minimum of 12 experiments and related assignments, which constitute 25% of the overall course-grade.
The laboratory experiments include hands-on exercises as well as computer analysis of the electric
circuits’ concepts taught in class. This course familiarizes the students with the PSPICE© analysis and design
software tool, which is a part of some laboratory experiments.

Laboratory Resources:
The relevant laboratory is equipped with workbenches to facilitate the experiments outlined in the lab
handbook(s) that are periodically updated. A current list of the 12 lab experiments performed in this
course is provided at the end. The list of software and equipment available is also posted in all labs and is
managed by staff dedicated for this purpose.

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Computer Resources:
For the purposes of this course, the PSPICE analysis and design software is used.

Learning Outcomes Assessment Plan (Tentative):

Sr. # Course Learning Outcomes Assessment
1. Quiz 1
2. Quiz 2
3. Quiz 3
4. Quiz 4
5. Assignment 1
6. Assignment 2
7. Assignment 3
8. Assignment 4
9. Mid-term Exam
10. Terminal Exam
Table I: Assessment Plan for Course Learning Outcomes
(With minimum number of required quizzes and assignments)

Mapping Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) to Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):

PLO 1 Engineering Knowledge: An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science,
engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex
engineering problems.
PLO 2 Problem Analysis: An ability to identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze
complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles
of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.
PLO 3 Design/Development of Solutions: An ability to design solutions for complex
engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet
specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural,
societal, and environmental considerations.
PLO 4 Investigation: An ability to investigate complex engineering problems in a methodical
way including literature survey, design and conduct of experiments, analysis and
interpretation of experimental data, and synthesis of information to derive valid
conclusions.
PLO 5 Modern Tool Usage: An ability to create, select and apply appropriate techniques,
resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, to
complex engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations.
PLO 6 The Engineer and Society: An ability to apply reasoning informed by contextual
knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the

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consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice and solution

to complex engineering problems.
PLO 7 Environment and Sustainability: An ability to understand the impact of professional
engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate
knowledge of and need for sustainable development.
PLO 8 Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities
and norms of engineering practice.
PLO 9 Individual and Team Work: An ability to work effectively, as an individual or in a team,
on multifaceted and /or multidisciplinary settings.
PLO 10 Communication: An ability to communicate effectively, orally as well as in writing, on
complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at
large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design
documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
PLO 11 Project Management: An ability to demonstrate management skills and apply
engineering principles to one’s own work, as a member and/or leader in a team, to
manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment.
PLO 12 Lifelong Learning: An ability to recognize importance of, and pursue lifelong learning in
the broader context of innovation and technological developments.

PLOs

PLO10

PLO11

PL012
PLO 9
PLO1

PLO2

PLO3

PLO4

PLO5

PLO6

PLO7

PLO8

CLOs
CLO1 C4

CLO2 C4

CLO3 C4
CLO4 C6

CLO5 A2

Table 2: Mapping CLOs to PLOs

PLO Coverage Explanation:

PLO 2 - Problem Analysis:
Expertise in AC Circuit Analysis are needed to understand most of practical electrical systems. The
mathematical tools studied, help to model, solve, analyze, and design simple to complex circuits. The
homework, exams, and laboratory experiments require direct application of mathematics and engineering
knowledge to successfully complete the course. Students learn how to use powerful analysis tools such
as bode plots and Laplace transform to analyze the system. The knowledge acquired from this course
forms the basis of the student’s ability to solve more complex problems in circuit theory.
PLO4 – Investigation:

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The ability to design and conduct experiments, analyse/interpret results and deduce informed conclusions
is developed in the students through multiple open-ended labs.
PLO 10 - Communication:
A scenario or problem is given to students as complex engineering problem where the constraints, tools
and expected outcomes are stated, and the students devise their own solutions for the given problem
statement. This help them visualizing the real-world scenarios and devising solutions for that.
Furthermore, students are expected to present their project in-front of their class-fellows and are
required to submit project report in the given format.

PLO 1, 3, 5, 6 – 9, 11, 12: These PLOs are not directly addressed in this course.

Tentative Lecture Breakdown

Topics Lectures

Sinusoids and phasor: phasor relationships for circuit elements. 2

Nodal and mesh analysis, superposition, transformation, Thevenin and Norton 4

equivalents.

Instantaneous and average power, maximum average power transfer, RMS value,
apparent power and power factor, complex power, conservation of ac power, power 5
factor correction.

Three-phase circuits: balanced three-phase voltages, four balanced three-phase 5

connections, and their power calculations.

Frequency response: transfer function, bode plots, resonance, passive filters. 3-4

Properties and inverse Laplace transform. 3-4

Applications of the Laplace transform: element models, circuit analysis, transfer 4

functions.
Two-port networks. 2-3

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List of Lab Experiments

Lab # Objective

1 Basic Instruments (Digital Oscilloscope, Digital Function Generator and RLC meter)

Spice Tools for the Analysis of Circuits Containing Time Varying Sources and R and L
2
Components.

3 Phasor Analysis of RC and RL Circuits.

4 Verification of Network Theorems in Phasor Domain (KCL, KVL and Thevenin Theorem)

Sinusoidal Steady State Power Measurements (Real, Reactive and Apparent Power) and Power
5
Factor Correction.

6 Maximum Power Transfer Theorem and Impedance Matching.

7 Study the Relationship between Voltage and Current in Three-Phase Circuits.

8 Passive First Order Low Pass and High Pass Filters. (Open-ended Lab)

9 Multistage RC Low Pass Filter. (Open-ended Lab)

10 Band Pass and Band Reject Filters.

11 Series and Parallel Resonant Circuits.

12 Two Port Network Characterizations.

Version Applicable From

Version 1 Fall 2016

Version 2 Spring 2017

Version 3 Fall 2017

Version 4 Fall 2018

Version 5 Fall 2019

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