Home | Teaching-Learning

Welcome to your new Gnomio site

Now, you are in control!

Moodle is an open-source Learning Management System (LMS) that provides educators with the tools and features to create and manage online courses. It allows educators to organize course materials, create quizzes and assignments, host discussion forums, and track student progress. Moodle is highly flexible and can be customized to meet the specific needs of different institutions and learning environments.

Moodle supports both synchronous and asynchronous learning environments, enabling educators to host live webinars, video conferences, and chat sessions, as well as providing a variety of tools that support self-paced learning, including videos, interactive quizzes, and discussion forums. The platform also integrates with other tools and systems, such as Google Apps and plagiarism detection software, to provide a seamless learning experience.

Moodle is widely used in educational institutions, including universities, K-12 schools, and corporate training programs. It is well-suited to online and blended learning environments and distance education programs. Additionally, Moodle's accessibility features make it a popular choice for learners with disabilities, ensuring that courses are inclusive and accessible to all learners.

The Moodle community is an active group of users, developers, and educators who contribute to the platform's development and improvement. The community provides support, resources, and documentation for users, as well as a forum for sharing ideas and best practices. Moodle releases regular updates and improvements, ensuring that the platform remains up-to-date with the latest technologies and best practices.

Links of interest:

Moodle docs

Moodle community forums

Moodle release notes

The free Moodle hosting service at Gnomio

(You can edit or remove this text)

Available courses

Battery Technology for Electric Vehicles

Course Summary

Course Title: Battery Technology for Electric Vehicles (AUD 3212)
Instructor: Dr. P. Elangovan, AP/EEE
Institution: B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology
Course Dates: January 18, 2024 – April 4, 2024

Overview:
This course focuses on the essential technologies behind battery systems used in electric vehicles (EVs). Students will gain an understanding of battery chemistry, the architecture of battery packs, and methods of battery charging. The course also covers the principles behind battery management systems (BMS) and thermal management systems (TMS), providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and solutions in EV battery performance and efficiency.

Course Objectives:

Understand the chemistry and electrical characteristics of various types of batteries (Lithium-Ion, Nickel-Metal Hydride, Lead-Acid, etc.).
Learn about the architecture and design considerations of EV battery packs.
Explore various battery charging methods and technologies.
Study the principles behind Battery Management Systems and their application in EVs.
Examine thermal management techniques to address heating and cooling issues in batteries.

Key Topics:

Battery Chemistries: Introduction to different battery types and their characteristics.
Battery Pack Architecture: Design factors, cell architecture, and assembly methods.
Battery Charging: Charging technologies and hardware for EVs.
Battery Management System (BMS): Design and architecture of BMS for EVs.
Thermal Management System (TMS): Methods and technology for cooling batteries.

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion, students will be able to:

Illustrate the working chemistries of EV batteries.
Design an EV battery pack considering thermal, mechanical, and safety aspects.
Apply various battery charging techniques effectively.
Develop and manage a battery management system for electric vehicles.
Analyze and propose solutions for thermal management in EV batteries.

This course is essential for students interested in advancing energy-efficient and sustainable vehicle technologies.

Teacher: Elangovan P

Power Electronics

Course Instructor: Dr.P.Elangovan, AP/EEE, BSACIST

Course Syllabus: Click Here

About the Course:

Power Electronics is a comprehensive course designed to provide students with a fundamental understanding of power semiconductor devices and their applications in various converter circuits. The course covers essential power devices such as diodes, SCRs, BJTs, MOSFETs, IGBTs, GTOs, and TRIACs, exploring their working principles, characteristics, selection criteria, and protection methods. It delves into the operation of AC-DC, AC-AC, DC-DC, and DC-AC converters, including rectifiers, voltage controllers, choppers, and inverters, with a focus on their applications, control techniques, and component design under different load conditions. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to relate the properties of semiconductors to power devices, select appropriate devices for specific applications, and implement and control various converter circuits for utility-related uses.

Teacher: Elangovan P

Solid State Drives

Course Code: EEDX27
Course Title: Solid State Drives
Department: Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Instructor: Dr. P. Elangovan

Course Description:
This course focuses on the design, analysis, and application of solid-state drives for various motor systems, including DC motors, induction motors, and synchronous motors. Students will learn the characteristics of different motor types, explore converter and chopper-fed drive systems, and understand real-time applications in electric drives. The course integrates theoretical knowledge with practical case studies, preparing students for real-world challenges in electric drive systems.

Course Objectives:

COB1: To understand the characteristics of various motors and loads and select appropriate motors for specified applications.
COB2: To study rectifier-fed drive systems for real-time applications.
COB3: To learn AC-DC and DC-DC fed electric drive systems.
COB4: To familiarize students with induction motor-fed electric drive systems.
COB5: To understand synchronous motor-fed electric drive systems.

Course Modules:

Introduction to Solid State Drives: Overview of electric drives, characteristics of various motors, four-quadrant operations, motor rating, and drive selection.
Converter Fed DC Drives: Speed control of DC motors using single-phase and three-phase converters, dual converters, and closed-loop operations.
Chopper Fed DC Drives: Operation of different classes of choppers, four-quadrant operations, and closed-loop chopper-fed drive design.
Induction Motor Drives: Starting, braking, and controlling induction motors using AC voltage controllers, VSI, and CSI, with closed-loop stator and rotor control.
Synchronous Motor and Special Machines Based Drives: Study of PMSM, BLDC, and SRM motors, with real-time application case studies and controller design.

Course Outcomes:

CO1: Apply basic concepts of electrical machines to design electric drives.
CO2: Use mathematical methods to analyze the performance of converter-fed drive systems.
CO3: Design, analyze, and apply chopper-fed drive systems for real-time applications.
CO4: Design, analyze, and apply induction motor-fed drive systems for societal applications.
CO5: Design, analyze, and apply synchronous motor-fed drive systems for societal applications.

Textbook:

Gopal K. Dubey, “Power Semiconductor Controlled Drives,” Prentice Hall International, 2013.

References:

W. Shepherd, L. N. Halley, D. T. W. Liang, "Power Electronics and Motor Control," 2nd Edition, Cambridge University Press, 1998.
Vedam Subramanyam, “Thyristor Control of Electrical Drives,” McGraw Hill Education (India) Pvt. Ltd., 3rd Edition, 2015.
S. K. Pillai, “A First Course on Electrical Drives,” New Age International (P) Ltd., 2nd Edition, 2015.

This course prepares students to work with advanced electric drive systems, equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary for designing and implementing solid-state drives in various applications.