BEE402 Electrical Machines – I Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 4th Semester · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2023-24)
BEE402 Electrical Machines – I (also written as KEE402) is a subject in Semester 4 of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. It carries 4 credits with an L-T-P of 3-1-0. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: Pre- Requisites, Pre- Requisites, Pre- Requisites and Single Phase Transformer, Pre- Requisite and Three Phase Transformers. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2023-24.
BEE402 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BEE402 / KEE402 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Electrical Machines – I |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 2nd Year · 4th Semester |
| Credits | 4 |
| L-T-P | 3-1-0 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2023-24 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-15 |
BEE402 Electrical Machines – I Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2023-24) — 5 units.
Unit 1: Pre- Requisites
Pre- Requisites: Magnetic Materials, BH characteristics Principles of Electro-mechanical Energy Conversion: Introduction, Review of magnetic system, Energy in Magnetic system, Force and torque in magnetic field system, Energy balance equation, Energy conversion via electrical field, Energy in a singly excited system, Determination of the Force and Torque from energy and co-energy, Generation of EMF in Machines, Torque in machine with cylindrical air gap.
Unit 2: Pre- Requisites
Pre- Requisites: Principle & Construction, Classification and circuit model, EMF equation of generator and torque equation of motor DC Machines: Armature winding (Concentrated and Distributed), Winding Factor, Armature reaction, Commutation, Interpoles and compensating windings, Performance characteristics of DC generators, Applications.
Unit 3
DC Machines (Contd.): Performance characteristics of DC motors, Starting of DC motors; 3 point and 4 point starters, Speed control of DC motors; Field control, Armature control and Voltage control (Ward Leonard method); Efficiency and Testing of DC machines (Hopkinson's and Swinburne's Test), Applications, stepper motor and DC Servo motor and their applications.
Unit 4: Pre- Requisites · Single Phase Transformer
Pre- Requisites: Construction & Principle, Ideal and practical transformer, equivalent circuit & phasor diagram, losses in transformers. Single Phase Transformer: Efficiency and voltage regulation, all day efficiency, Excitation phenomenon and harmonics in transformers. Testing of Transformers- O.C. and S.C. tests, Polarity test, Sumpner's test. Auto Transformer- Single phase and three phase autotransformers, Volt-amp relation, Copper saving in autotransformer Efficiency, Merits & demerits and applications.
Unit 5: Pre- Requisite · Three Phase Transformers
Pre- Requisite: Three-phase connections – Star/Delta. Three Phase Transformers: Construction, Three phase transformer, phasor groups and their connections, open delta connection, three phase to 2 phase and their applications, Three winding transformers. Parallel operation of single phase and three phase transformers and load sharing.
BEE402 Course Outcomes
- Pre-requisites of course: Basic Electrical Engineering, Engineering Mathematics
- Level, KL
- Upon the completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- CO 1 Analyze the various principles & concepts involved in Electromechanical Energy K4
- conversion.
- CO2 Demonstrate the constructional details of DC machines as well as transformers,
- K2
- and principle of operation of brushless DC motor, Stepper and DC Servo motors.
- CO3 Evaluate the performance and characteristics of DC Machine as motor and as well
- K4
- as generator.
- CO4 Evaluate the performance of transformers, individually and in parallel operation. K4
- CO5 Demonstrate and perform various connections of three phase transformers. K3
- K1 – Remember K2 – Understand K3 – Apply K4 – Analyze K5 – Evaluate K6 – Create
BEE402 Reference Books
- IJ Nagrath & D.P. Kothari, "Electrical Machines", Tata McGraw Hill
- Rajendra Prasad , "Electrical Machines", PHI
- PS Bimbhra, "Electrical Machinery", Khanna Publisher
- AE Fitggerald, C. Kingsley Jr and Umans, "Electric Machinery", McGraw Hill, International Student Edition.
Frequently Asked Questions about BEE402
What is the syllabus of BEE402 Electrical Machines – I?
The AKTU BEE402 Electrical Machines – I syllabus is divided into 5 units: Pre- Requisites; Pre- Requisites; Pre- Requisites and Single Phase Transformer; Pre- Requisite and Three Phase Transformers. The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2023-24.
How many units are there in BEE402?
BEE402 Electrical Machines – I has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus, with an L-T-P (Lecture-Tutorial-Practical) structure of 3-1-0 and 4 credits.
Is BEE402 the same subject as KEE402?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BEE402 and KEE402 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Which semester is BEE402 taught in?
BEE402 Electrical Machines – I is taught in Semester 4 of the 2nd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme.
How many credits is BEE402 worth?
BEE402 Electrical Machines – I carries 4 credits in the AKTU evaluation scheme, with an L-T-P of 3-1-0.
Where can I download BEE402 previous year question papers?
All AKTU BEE402 Electrical Machines – I previous year question papers are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BEE402?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 2nd Year Electrical Engineering Syllabus), effective from 2023-24. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-15.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 2nd Year Electrical Engineering Syllabus, effective from 2023-24. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-15.