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Necessity Is The Mother Of Invention - Man Climbs Electric Pole In A Creative Way

hi friends here the invention of creative technique for climbing electrical pole

watch the video and learn techniques

The Video About "Quantum Levitation" Will Blow Your Mind

hi friends here i mentioned Quantum Levitation ,is similar like magnetic levitation.................

science and super conductivity.........................................

link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lC-3li6ScUE

hands off to the Technology

Students Try To Tease A Girl - What Happens Next Is Hilarious

Chickens Thought It Was Night Time During The Solar Eclipse March - 20 - 2015

Chickens Thought It Was Night Time During The Solar Eclipse March - 20 - 2015

here watch one funny video by clicking following link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BC1i1A9NdNk

Here Comes 2nd Version Of World's Simplest Electric Train

Here Comes 2nd Version Of World's Simplest Electric Train 

here i am going to show the second generation linear induction mechanism based TRAIN very high speed ,very reliable,high efficiency. really a achievement from engineers.
just watch the video by clicking following links
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=87&v=Y1MDOerruDU
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVP2hJQmc1c

Brilliant Students Invent A Device That Can Extinguish Fire Using Sound

Brilliant Students Invent A Device That Can Extinguish Fire Using Sound

best fire Extinguish invented by students of engineering

just follow the link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPVQMZ4ikvM

VOLVO Life Paint - Awesome Invention For Night Riders

VOLVO Life Paint - Awesome Invention For Night Riders 

very nice invention of paint for night drives..........................see the video by following link: 
  VOLVO Life Paint - Awesome Invention For Night Riders

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VOLVO Life Paint - Awesome Invention For Night Riders

WONDERS OF SCIENCE

science and science science........................

its a ocean...........magic.............emotional if you really like and study..............small example to made u inspire.

please watch it.very interesting.
The gallium metal seems like normal metal.but it can melt at 86F/30C.i.e it can melt in water itself.thats what video explains.
videolink:    https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=39&v=cvRcUeWjBu0

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Project Work B.Tech Final year - EEE, VTU

Project Work - EEE, VTU

The Project Work to be done during the final semester (8th sem) is a crucial stepping stone to enter the practical world. It takes you from being a theoretical engineer to a practical engineer. As we know, the world behaves not exactly as determined by equations. So, it is a challenge to engineer an idea into a reality, be it a design or a product. Project work is designed to put the student to a real-world task as a team member. It is not only a judgement of your technical skills, but also of your inter-personal skills. It is exactly this point of time, a genuine engineer is evaluated. It is not the marks that you score doing a project, but the skills you learned during its execution that really matters when you transit from 'Campus to Corporate'.

A Electrical & Electronics Engineer has probably the most versatile spread of topics for a good project. Right from Electrical machines to modern Electric Drives, from analog electronics to Robotics, from Embedded systems to Matlab simulation and modelling, from control engineering to automation,... there awaits a long list of topics to be chosen as the field for the project. Within each of these fields, lie thousands of real-life scenarios (project topics) to work on.

Although it is a bad idea to write the Project work process as a step-by-step procedure, I will attempt it to give you a rough picture of whole idea...

Steps for a successful project work:

Step 1 - TEAM UP: Form a team of people with a good attitude. Don't judge them using yourself as a model. It is essential that for a successful project, that people who make the team as ONE in spirit. It would be great to have people who can think in different ways. It would be great if they are one in spirit and are determined. Usually, a project team consists of 3 or 4 members. 

Step 2 - PROJECT TOPIC: With a capability to foresee the future and a will to engineer, the stage is set to perform well. So, make sure you choose the right topic for a project. Take guidance from knowledgeable professors, professionals and seniors (passouts, ofcourse). Analyse your team's capabalities and the resources available (time, money, material, equipment, team members).
Here, arises one important question. What are the good ways to do a Project Work???
  1) Project Work at College:
    - Requirements: A knowledgeable and willing Internal guide, resources or the ability to generate resources, a good knowledge base.
    - Advantages: Slower, Freedom to define the exact solution.
    - Disadvantages: Possible lack of support, lack of discipline, lack of access to costly resources.
  2) Project Work at a Company / Industry:
    - Requirements: Knowledgeable and willing External and Internal guides, resources or the ability to generate resources, a good knowledge base.
    - Advantages: Faster or time bound, discipline, more rational hands-on approach, more practical experience, exposure to modern techniques and technology.
    - Disadvantages: Strict atmosphere, lack of demo projects, Less freedom to define the topic.

Overall: I prefer "Project Work at a Company / Industry". Makes you a real engineer!

and I prefer "Project Work at a College". if you have good knowledge lecturer as a guide!

Step 3 - Problem Statement: Analyse the topic with good precision and define the correct scope and boundary of your project work. Also, gather knowledge about the topic through research.

Step 4 - Design: With the objective for the project set, determine the most optimal design solution keeping problem statements and resource constraints in mind. Also, plan the roles to be performed and the time plan. Good documentation is very essential at every step starting from this step.

Step 5 - Implement: With the mind with a good idea and the heart full of determination, start with the implementation of the plan. Work your plan, direct, control and coordinate well. Also, keep track of things going haywire (bound to happen) and tackle them with planning along every step you climb or fall.

Step 6 - Testing: Although most students don't bother about the reliability of their project, it is essential because "If something can go wrong, it will!!!". So, test your project if it meets the objectives set and fix it to make it bug free. Also, run small demos for the guides to take good inputs from them. It also builds your confidence in handling the project viva voce.

Step 7 - Documentation: With the project completed, good documentation is the most essential component to make it successful. Make sure you document all that is required. Keep the work - Clean, Simple and Refined. Good documention shall earn you some marks in the exam too. Also, follow the guidelines set by the university in preparation of the Project Work Report, Demo, PPTs and content CDs.

All steps done well, is work 99% done. The remaining 1% helps you to score better in your final semester. Make sure you split work equally while presentation. Be alert on what you say in viva voce. What you say might win you the war or make you lose it. 

All the best!!!

The Effervescent 8th Semester, EEE, VTU

The Effervescent 8th Semester, EEE, VTU

Hi folks, here is a student guide on the ending note of bachelor of engineering, the 8th semester. It is one semester you will thoroughly enjoy, having less theory to study and more for hands on: Project Work and Technical Seminar. It is this phase in engineering life that you realize that you are not heading towards the end...but the very beginning of it...

> Industrial Management, Electrical Estimation and Economics (IMEEE) is a subject that is partly about management and partly about economics related to electrical estimation. It is an easy subject to study. But make sure you get your economic principles right...Good for scoring...

And the textbooks to look into are:
1. “Introduction to Management”- S. S. Chatterjee,
2. “Engineering Economics and Management” - N. Narasimhaswamy,
3. “Electrical Estimation and Electrical Wiring Systems”- Raghavendra Rao.

> Power System Operation and Control (PSOC) is a core electrical subject which deals with the power systems. It mainly deals with Power system control, optimization, unit commitment and security. It would be good if you revise your power system basics from PSA (7th sem) and CTPS (8th sem). Scoring is dependent on your understanding of the basic concepts of the power systems. The textbooks to study from are:
1. “Computer Aided Power System Analysis”- G.L.Kusic, PHI.
2. “Modern Power System Analysis”- I J Nagarath and D P Kothari, TMH, 1993.

> Elective D: ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS is core electrical technology subject and theoretical one. It is clearly enjoyable. It mainly deals with how the electrical power is Distributed to load centers. this subject concentrate on power distribution automation networks.this subject with lots of diagrams. Simple problems pose a fruitful challenge to score well.The textbooks to study from are:

1. Electric power distribution system engineering, Turan Gonen, CRC Press,2nd Edition.

2. Electric power distribution-A S. Pabla, TMH, 5th edition, 2004

3. Hand Book of Electrical Power Distribution, Gorti Ramamurthy,University Press,2nd

Edition,2009.

> Elective E: Renewable Energy Sources (RES) is a core electrical subject dealing with different ways to tap renewable sources of energy. It is clearly enjoyable and fascinating. Also, studying this subject makes it easier to score and hence, you can spend more time on the successful completion of project. If you can remember and draw all the diagrams in the subject, you are well past the start line. A great book to study from is: 

1. “Non-Conventional Sources of Energy”- 4th Edition, G D Rai, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 2007.

With these four theory subjects (2 main course + 2 electives), you are all set to attempt newer challenges in the 8th semester.

> Seminar: One of the most important qualities to be possessed by an engineer is to be able to structure data into information and present in a seamless and uncomplicated way. Seminar is one way of seeing how you need to approach a technical topic in a qualitative way without a compromise of its simplicity of understanding. The topics are to be chosen by students themselves under the guidance of their department guide.  The student is thoroughly research the topic either by self experimentation or by reviews of others' experiments. Then the student is required to write a technical paper and also prepare a PPT. After reviewing the content of the paper, the student is given a date on which an internal exam for 50 marks is held  where two faculty will accept the paper and evaluate your presentation. It also makes one get over the fear of expression of ideas which is critically required in a corporate environment.

> Project Work: Project work is the zenith of all that you can do practically in your engineering program. It requires the ideas and determination to do a good project. It also makes one develop a team spirit and leadership skills. It also touches upon documentation and project management which is essentially seen on a day-to-day basis in the corporate environment. The project work is reviewed for a total of 200 marks (100 internal marks + 100 external marks). The chances of scoring above 190 / 200 is high with a good problem statement, planning, execution, documentation and presentation of results. The most preferred and recommended methods of carrying out the project work are:
1. Project work at college under the able guidance of a guide from the department.
2. Project work at an industry / company / research lab under the joint guidance of the internal guide (from the department) and an external guide (from the organization).
Both have their very own pros and cons. Ideal time to start work on the project is in the 7th sem. You can go around on finalizing the project to collecting all requirements during the 7th semester. In the 8th sem, you can start-off with the actual design and implementation in the holidays after 7th sem exams. A good project is one which is relevant to your course of study, which is a innovative solution to a real world necessity / problem, one which is planned and executed in a proper time schedule within the set time plan and one in which the end results are successfully achieved as planned. We will touch upon the approach suitable for 'Project Work' in the future posts.

Here I complete one small journey to make the journey of future generation of innovators easy amidst the intriguing maze called 'Electrical and Electronics Engineering'. I shall write more on the best approaches to study EEE, in a broader spectrum, not limited to VTU. Shall also write about 'What next after B.E (EEE)?'. Stay tuned.

My journey of Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics has ended successfully and I am on track to find the next great challenge in engineering. As I understand, beneath all the technical attributes of science and mathematics in engineering, is hidden its real understanding... "Engineering is equally an art and philosophy, as it is science and technology..."

And one more thing I expect of all is that, "You all make small attempts of sharing your knowledge and experiences in engineering and also in life". Individually, we know not a speck in the universe, but as a unified society we know atleast a handful of this vast universe. Share Ideas. Express Yourselves. Thank you :)

The Tantalizing 7th semester, EEE, VTU

The Tantalizing 7th semester, EEE, VTU

Hi folks, here is the helpbook for the hopeful 7th semester EEE student (VTU).

This is the semester which gives the taste of the end. But not success. You need to work for your success. Not that is difficult like 6th Semester...but is surely challenging in its own way!

> Computer Techniques in Power System Analysis (CTPS) is a core electrical subject. It can be seen as a"Power System Analysis and Stability (PSA) of 6th Sem". It is more of a problem based subject. The techniques are easy...but small mistakes can spoil the whole party during the exam. Most important techniques are Iterative in nature. So, concentration and patience is the key to success in this subject.  

As far as good textbooks are concerned, 

Computer Methods  in Power System Analysis- Stag, G. W., and EI-Abiad, A. H.- McGraw Hill International Student Edition. 1968 is good for understanding. Other books you may have to refer compulsorily are: 

1. Modern Power System Analysis- Nagrath, I. J., and Kothari, D. P., 
-TMH, 2003. 

2.  Computer  Aided  Power  System  Operations  and  Analysis”- Dhar, R. N - TMH, New Delhi, 1984. 
3. Power  System  Analysis-  Haadi  Sadat - TMH,  2nd  Edition ,  12th  reprint, 2007.

  

> Electrical Power Utilization (EPU) is another core electrical technology subject. It is clearly enjoyable. It mainly deals with ways in which electrical power is utilized in industrial environments. If you have a great penchant for knowing how various process work, this is a subject for you. Imagination and creativity are important factors to understand this subject with lots of diagrams. Simple problems pose a fruitful challenge to score well.

Although the prescribed book:

Utilization Of Electric Energy- Openshaw Taylor  is a excellent choice, I mostly used to refer to:

1. Utilization of Electric Power and Electric Traction- J B Gupta - S. K. Kataria & Sons Publications, 2007 reprint and

2. A Course  in  Electrical  Power-  Soni  Gupta  and  Bhatnager-
Dhanapat Rai & Sons. 

> High Voltage Engineering (HV) is yet another core electrical subject. It is a subject that should make you proud to be studying Electrical Engg. It deals with high voltages and currents, phenomena and methods to produce them and their applications. It is mostly theory and some problems.  It is a easy and good subject to comprehend if you can imagine a lot. For the textbooks to refer:

1. High Voltage Engineering- M.S.Naidu and Kamaraju- 3rd Edition, THM, 2007.

2.  High Voltage Engineering  -C.L.Wadhwa, New Age  International Private limited, 1995.

> Industrial Drives and Applications (ID) is a core electrical subject which deals with one of the most important applications of electrical machines in the industries, as Industrial Drives. This subject shows the extent to which electrical machines have replaced mechanical prime movers in industries. It explains the use and control of various electrical machines through theory, characteristics, waveforms and equations. It is one of the tough subjects of 7th semester. But with patience and understanding, one can score well in the exam. 

The best books to study from would be:

1. Fundamentals  of  Electrical  Drives”-  G.K  Dubey  -2  Edition,  5th reprint Narosa publishing house Chennai, 2002.

2. A First Course On Electric Drives- S.K Pillai-Wiley Eastern Ltd 1990.

  

> Elective B: Embedded Systems (ES) is a core electronics subject which is a great subject to study. It is one of the subjects which might be your career in the future. With interesting topics in the subject and attractive career options, Embedded Systems is the elective to go for. It is mostly theory but clearly enjoyable if understood. All these books are great to study from:

1. “Embedded  Microcomputer  systems  :  Real  time  interfacing”- Valvano, J.W, Brooks/Cole, 2000.
2. “The  Art  of  Designing  Embedded  systems”-  Ganssle,  Jack, Newness
3. “Embedded  System,  Architecture,  Programming  and  Design”- Raj Kamal TMH 2003.

> Elective C: Discrete Control Systems (DCS) is a continuation of Control Systems which is a great subject to study. It is basically deals with the analysis of discrete time control systems in primitive and modern methods like mapping on a plane, state space analysis,...Most of the answers carry huge deals of marks and the student needs to be cautious in the choice of units. A good thing to do before you start on this subject is to revise your discrete mathematics (s, z,...transforms) and modern control theory.
A good book to study from is:
1. “Discrete-Time Control Systems”-Kutsuhiko Ogata, 2nd Edition, Pearson Education, 2003.
For further study, you can also refer to “Digital Control and State Variable Methods”-M. Gopal, 2nd Edition, TMH, 2007.

ALL THE BEST!!!

The Confusing 6th semester, EEE, VTU

The Confusing 6th semester, EEE, VTU

Hi folks, here is the what-to-do and what-not-to-do helpbook for the weary 6th semester EEE student (VTU)

Don't relax, this is one of the most crucial semesters. You can either make it or mar it. It is the time when ppl start settling down because they see an Oasis in sight. But, it is this stupid mirage that tells you, "you are invincible"....i would say you aren't...

> Power System Analysis and Stability (PSA) is a hardcore EEE subject. It is very chaseable, provided you are on your 4x4 Buggy. All it has is some diagrams (diff types), matrices, equations and Networks. If you are good at imagining a good amount of Power System (Generation-Transmission-Distribution-Utilization), you are done studying this subject.

A good book for this is...

Modern Power System Analysis, TMH, I J Nagrath and D P Kothari...

Locally available Neelkantan is a good book....if you can list out all the errors in the book (you require a good tutor who can hunt these errors)

Hadi Sadat's Power System Analysis is good reference book.

> Switchgear and Protection (SGP) is a hardcore EEE subject. It is just theory about practical components of a good power system. It look very easy, it is easy to study, but really hard to score...because referring an easy textbook like Bakshi & Bakshi, Technical Publication causes this mirage. Refer the prescribed textbook,

Switchgear and Protection, Sunil S Rao, Khanna Publications for the best results. Mostly your level of performance in this subject in the clarity of your understanding in drawing the 2-D diagrams of different devices.

> Electrical Machine Design (EMD) is "the toughest" subject in EEE @ VTU and probably in BE @ VTU itself. It all comes down to your understanding of every single foundation of Electricals. It is mainly those weary long derivations and lengthy problems that are tough to understand. But, once you understand the principle behind the derivation and objective behind the problem, it seems less difficult. This subject, no matter what requires a really good teacher. Books hardly matter. The way it is taught and learnt matters. Unlike what I did, I advice you to take up some good coaching [to be read as tuitions :)] Once you are thorough with the understanding, you may go face the exam with atleast a handful of arrows.
As far as books are concerned,
referring "A Course In Electrical Machine Design" by A K Sawhney is very important.
That apart, refer "Electrical Machine Design" by Nagurkani which is like a simplified(VTUfied) version of A K Sawhney.
Also, find some helpful photocopy notes @ Krishna Xerox, Malleshwaram.

> Digital Signal Processing (DSP) is the successor of S&S. It is also very mathematical with beauty hidden behing those mundane mathematical procedures. Understand the meanings behind those equations and diagrams. Then this will turn out to be one enjoyable and scoring subject. Taking tuitions will help although I didn't.
Digital Signal Processing Principle, Algorithm & application- Proakis, Pearson education/PHI is a good book to be referred.
Digital Signal Processing by Chitode, Technical Publication also helps to get a look into previous years question paper problems.


> Electrical Drawing and CAD (ED) is a very enjoyable subject. With Mini-drafters and drawing boards, you learn to design electrical machines of all varieties. You even learn winding diagrams and power plant design. This easy subject can either be mastered or left unlearnt. You choose. More than the textbook / study material, the way you practically work with the instruments with your imagination and understanding is important.
Electrical Drafting -Devalapur, S. F., Eastern Book Promoters, Belgaum, 2006 is definitely worth to quickly grab the concepts. But, back this understanding with sheer hardwork and practice.


> Object Oriented Programming using C++ (OOPS) is the successor of C. Here the concept and objective of OOP, if understood in the real sense, shall help you score really well. Most of it is theory, with very few programs. Also, this a subject which would mean a lot for your placements.
Object Oriented Programming with C++- Balagurusamy, E. -TMH, 3rd edition, 2007 is a textbook worth reading. Apart from it, lots of books are available to strengthen your understanding of OOP concept and C++ programming.

The Tricky 5th Semester, EEE, VTU

The Tricky 5th Semester, EEE, VTU

Hi folks, here is my tip to the confused soul of a 5th semester EEE student (VTU)...

Some of you might have faced the 2nd year with courage or sheer stress. But, remain unfazed... Even if you have not been able to do well, there is lots of scope to do well...inspite this being one of the toughest semesters of BE (EEE)

> Management and Entrepreneurship (M&E) is clearly a theory subject which according to me depends on your ability to express your ideas technically. It is an enjoyable subject that does not demand much attention as do the other core subjects of the semester. Recommended textbooks are:

1) Principles of Management - PC Tripati, P N Reddy, THM Hill,

2) Dynamics of Entrepreneurial Development & Management - Vasant Desai Himalaya Publishing House... Both are good reads and very informative. However, people claim they are too big to be digested and buy local author books like one by 'Naidu'. But, scoring is something like sheer luck... don't be sure to score well as the corrections would be...you know ;)

> Signals and Systems (S&S) is clearly one of the best engineering subjects of EEE Branch. It is purely mathematical (called 'Engg Maths-4'). If you can understand the physical significance of the equations you derive and solve, the subject will definitely leave you spell bound from the sheer simplicity of its working and the complexities of its applications. As far as the textbooks are concerned, 1.) Signals and Systems - Simon Haykin and Barry Van Veen, John Wiley & Sons, 2001 is a really good book to grab the concepts, but for you to get some more questions, refer Old Question Papers and Signals and Systems by Chithode or Ganesh Rao. This is a good subject with very bright oppurtunities for a career in electronics industry...

> Transmission and Distribution (T&D) is a core electrical subject which is relatively easy. Only with thorough understanding of the transmission and distribution systems, you will be able to score. Knowledge of Field theory becomes essential in some parts of this subject. The prescribed textbook, 1.) A Course in Electrical Power - Soni Gupta & Bhatnagar, Dhanpat Rai & Sons (New Delhi) is a good book. But with a few topics missing and the apparent complexity of the knowledge in the book, most people stick onto book by Bakshi, Technical Publications.

> DC Machines and Synchronous Machines (DCM) is yet another core Electrical subject which deals with DC and Sync. Machines. It is a really enjoyable subject only if you can go beyond just the mindless formulas and pages of theory. Imagination of the working of these machines will not only help you get a sound understanding, but prepare you for the Laboratory of this subject which appears in the 6th semester. As far as the books are concerned, there are many, yet none are complete. So, you may have to refer a few good books to catch hold of its significance. Locally available book by Bakshi is also a good book, but remember only from the scoring point of view. To get really good marks boost your understanding by reading prescribed textbooks or books by B L Thereja.

> Modern Control Theory (MCT) is a subject which is a continuation of the Control Systems. Deeper you go into the modern aspects of Control Systems, easier it actually gets. Modern Control Theory is one of the subjects of 5th semester where you can score really well. Digital control & state variable methods- M. Gopal, 2nd edition, THM Hill 2003 and Control system Engineering- I. J. Nagarath & M. Gopal, 3rd edition, New Age International (P) Ltd. are the prescribed textbooks. Both are good and deliver a sound understanding of the subject. I took tuitions @ PATE, Jayanagar, B'lore-11 under Mr. Mallikarjun (HOD and Prof.), who made us work lots of problems. Practice is the key to a good score in MCT.

> Linear IC's and Applications (LICA) is one of the tough subject of 5th semester, EEE. A good knowledge of AEC (3rd Sem) will be of much use for the study. There are hundred and above circuits to remember and a dozen design approaches. So, being able to identify and discriminate between different problems is the skill required.

Operational amplifiers and linear IC’s - David A Bell, PHI 2008 and

Operational amplifiers and linear IC's - Ramakanth A Gayakwad, Pearson, 4th edition, 2007

are the important textbooks. There isn't much theory to be studied understood under this subject. A good understanding of LICA is required to simplify the work in Circuit Simulation and Measurements Lab(CSML).

> Circuit Simulation & Measurements Lab (CSML) is an application lab of both electrical measurements and linear ICs. It both actual experiments of LIC as well as their computer simulation using a software package...PSpice Student. Measurements experiments are very easy to conduct, so expect tough viva questions...whereas in LIC expts, getting the output itself is a trick (be strong in your LIC Design).

> Transformers and Induction Machines Lab (TIML) is an application lab of the subject Transformers and Induction Machines. It is clearly the toughest Lab in EEE Branch...Success isn't guaranteed here unless you understand the real basics in TIM. Most of the experiments have elaborate connections to make and more intricate procedures to follow. Beware, every step is a potential fall down the crevice. But, one thing is clear...if you could handle TIM well in either your study/exam, then you can relax in this lab. You can do really well. Ofcourse, the Viva will be testing you to your limits of Knowledge and Guts. 'Relax and Focus' is the key to success. Refer the best available manual...concentrate on the procedure or else you could blow up the lab :D

ALL THE BEST!!!

The Challenging 4th Semester, EEE, VTU

The Challenging 4th Semester, EEE, VTU

Hi folks, here is my tip to the 4rd semester EEE student (VTU)....

> Engineering Mathematics-4 (M4) is one of the easiest of all the four we study in engineering. I referred Dr. K S C's Engg Math-4 Book. It is very Good and is beautifully written and structured for the subject conforming to syllabus. Concentrate on the Statistics, part-b of the Syllabus (it is more difficult than part-a)

> Microcontrollers (MC) was one of my fav subjects in 4rd sem. It is usually the fad in electronic projects of 8th Semester. I referred the books: For PART-A: Kenneth J. Ayala ; “The 8051 Microcontroller Architecture, Programming & Applications” 2e, Penram International, 1996 / Thomson Learning 2005. For PART-B: Muhammad Ali Mazidi and Janice Gillespie Mazidi and Rollin D. McKinlay; “The 8051 Microcontroller and Embedded Systems – using assembly and C ”- PHI, 2006 / Pearson, 2006

> Control systems (CS) was my fav subject in 4th sem. Everything is elegant in this subject. Study it with lots of passion. I referred Control Systems by Bakshi as a supplement to my tuition notes.

> Field Theory (FT) is another classical Physics subject which can bring joy if you can capture the subject in your imagination. I partly referred the book, “Engineering Electromagnetics”, William H Hayt Jr. and John A Buck, Tata McGraw-Hill, 7th edition, 2006. The implications of stuff studied in FT are apparent only in your higher semester subjects.

> Power Electronics (PE) is clearly one of the hottest branches of EEE. PE provides a sound basic for higher study in this subject. I studied the book, “Power Electronics”, M.H.Rashid 2nd Edition, P.H.I. /Pearson, New Delhi, 2002. Mainly i referred to "Power Electronics", J. S. Chithode (inspite of its raw dealing with the subject)

> Transformers and Induction Machines (TIM) is one of the core subjects of our Branch. A sound understanding of this subject is required for both subjects later as well as the TIM lab. I referred to "Transformers and Induction Machines" by Bakshi, Technical Publications. But to score well and understand the subject well, please refer to the books, “Theory of Alternating Current Machines”, Alexander Langsdorf, T.M.H. and “Electric Machines”, I. J. Nagrath and D. P. Kothari, 2nd Edition, T.M.H.

> Microcontrollers Lab (MC Lab) requires the best possible understanding of the assembly and C programming. The skill in both these shall be an enormous benefit to successful completion of MC Lab. Refer a good manual, moreover be prepared to write your own version of the programs...

> Power Electronics Lab (PE Lab) is a direct applicatin of circuits studied in the theory part of the subject. Ability to predict the outcome and behaviour of a PE Circuit shall be a booster in this Lab. Refer a good manual and study lots of theory...

ALL THE BEST!!!

The Intimidating 3rd Semester, EEE, VTU

The Intimidating 3rd Semester, EEE, VTU

Hi folks, here I have given my honest opinion about things that bother a 3rd semester EEE student (VTU)....

> Engineering Mathematics-3 (M3) is the easiest of all the four we study in engineering.

Honestly I referred Dr. K S C's Engg Math-3 Book. It is very Good and is beautifully written and structured for the subject conforming to syllabus.

> Analog Electronics Circuits (AEC) was my fav subject in 3rd sem. The referred the book "Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory", 9th Edn, Boylestad and Nashelsky, Pearson Publication It is a well written book .

> Logic Design (LD) is an easy subject but tricky remember. Study it well. The referred two books, one by Yarbrough and another by Donald D Givone. Both are excellently written no doubt, but Givone is a better one.

> Network Analysis (NA) is another subject which brought me joy. The referred to a book by Dr Ganesh Rao which is a good option. But, honestly this is subject which requires not only a well written book but one with lots and lots of problems (solved and unsolved). Practice is the key for success in this subject. 

> Electrical Measurements (EM) is a good subject often neglected by most students since they consider it to be boring theory and non-mathematic. It actually is the subject which lays strong foundations for sound knowledge in our field. The reference a book by Bakshi. But i will ask you to read a better book like A K Sawhney.

> Electrical Power Generation (EPG) was the easiest subject of the semester. The book by Chakraborti, Soni, Gupta and Bhatnagar. Most important thing you should remember is to learn to draw good diagrams...I loved drawing and I still do...:)

> Analog Electronics Lab and Logic Design Lab (AECL and LDL) are probably the best labs in engineering. It is good. I liked working with tiny components and ICs (minus my sluggish team).

Refer a good manual given by your college or here I will post one shortly...

ALL THE BEST

Basic Electrical Engineering: 1st year - Physics Cycle(VTU EXAM TIPS)

Basic Electrical Engineering: 1st year - Physics Cycle

06-ELE-15/25  -  BASIC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING [BEE]

1) Try to understand all units atleast to get the concepts even if you don't plan to study them for exams.
2) Some concepts might just feel out of reach. Try some animations and videos to understand the topic.
3) Every concepts which you learn in this subject will have to stay with you forever...exams --> further eee subjects --> placements --> work. If your basic concepts are clear, the path further makes more sense.

4) Text Books [VTU RECOMMENDED]:

E. Hughes; "Electrical Technology", International Students 9th Edition, Pearson, 2005.

Rajendra Prasad, “Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering”, Prentice- Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., 2005, ISBN: 81-203-2729-2.

 5) Other Reading:

http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/    [Read Volume I - DC, Volume II - AC, Volume V - Reference, Volume VI - Experiments]

M V Rao, "Basic Electrical Engineering", Subhas Stores.

Jimmie J. Cathey & S. A. Nasar, "Schaum's Outline of Basic Electrical Engineering", McGraw-Hill.

C L Wadhwa, "Basic Electrical Engineering", New Age International.

D P Kothari & I J Nagrath, "Basic Electrical Engineering", Tata McGraw-Hill.

A Chakrabarti, S Nath & C K Chanda, "Basic Electrical Engineering", Tata McGraw-Hill.

V U Bakshi & U A Bakshi, "Basic Electrical Engineering", Technical Publications - Pune.

NOTE: Don't buy more than 2 books as "more books you refer, more confused you are, less you understand the real subject". Use Libraries and www.books.google.co.in for reference study from other books. Keep atleast one BEE book handy for your life. Don't sell textbooks. Save them for reference.

ALL THE BEST!!!

Android apps for the Electrical and Electronics engineer

Here are some cool Android apps for the Electrical and Electronics engineer:

Android apps

1) Funcgen - A cool sound wave generator click here

2) LED Scroller - An LED scroller app click here

3) Real calc - A cool scientific calculator click here

4) Signal Generator - A signal generator app click here
5) HandyCalc - A cool graphical calculator click here

6) ElectroDroid - Electrical calculator click here

7) Ohm's Law - Electrical calculator click here

8) Resistance - Resistance Calculator click here

9) Droid Tesla - Simulator / click here

10) Electrical Wiring Lite - Electrical wiring app click here

11) Pire wheel - Electrical Pire Wheel click here
12) Plasma Lamp - a cool fun app click here

NOTE: The Author does not endorse any of the above software products. It is just an individual opinion.