BEE501 Power System-I Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 5th Semester · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2024-25)
BEE501 Power System-I (also written as KEE501) is a subject in Semester 5 of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. It carries 4 credits. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: UNIT-I (Power Generation), Configurations of transmission lines and Performance of Lines, UNIT-IV (Transmission Line Parameters), UNIT-V (Insulated Cables). The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2024-25.
BEE501 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BEE501 / KEE501 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Power System-I |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 3rd Year · 5th Semester |
| Credits | 4 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2024-25 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-19 |
BEE501 Power System-I Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2024-25) — 5 units.
Unit 1: UNIT-I (Power Generation)
UNIT-I (Power Generation): Introduction: Basic structure of power system, sources of electric energy: conventional and non- conventional; Layout of Hydro-electric, Thermal and Nuclear power plants, Concept of cogeneration, combined heat and power, and captive power plants, SPV generation at household level. Basic Structure of Smart Grid, Communication and IT components in power system. Load curve, load duration curve, Concept of Connected Load, Maximum Demand, Average load, Demand Factor, Load factor, Diversity Factor, Capacity Factor, Utilization factor, Plant use factor, Installed capacity, Reserves, role of load diversity in power system economy. Load Sharing between Base load and Peak Load
Unit 2: Configurations of transmission lines · Performance of Lines
UNIT-II (Transmission & Distribution of Electric Power- I): Single line diagram of Power system, choice of transmission voltage, One-line diagram, Impedance and reactance diagram, per unit system changing the base of per unit quantities, advantages of per unit system Different kinds of supply system andtheir comparison. Configurations of transmission lines: Types of conductors, Bundled Conductors, resistance of line, skin effect, Kelvin’s law, Proximity effect, Corona Effect, factors affecting the Corona, Corona Power Loss, Advantages and Disadvantages. Performance of Lines: Representation of lines, short transmission lines, medium length lines, nominal T and ᴫ-representations, long transmission lines. The equivalent circuit representation of a long Line, A, B, C, D constants, Ferranti Effect. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Unit 3
UNIT-III (Transmission & Distribution of Electric Power- II): Mechanical Design of Over Headlines: Catenary curve, calculation of sag & tension, effects of wind and ice loading, sag template, vibration dampers Overhead line Insulators: Type of insulators and their applications, potential distribution over a string of insulators, methods of equalizing the potential, string efficiency
Unit 4: UNIT-IV (Transmission Line Parameters)
UNIT-IV (Transmission Line Parameters): Inductance and Capacitance Calculations of Transmission Lines: Line conductors, inductance and capacitance of single phase and three phase lines with symmetrical and unsymmetrical spacing, Composite conductors-transposition, bundled conductors, and effect of earth on capacitance.
Unit 5: UNIT-V (Insulated Cables)
UNIT-V (Insulated Cables): Insulated Cables: Introduction, insulation, insulating materials, Extra high voltage cables, grading of cables, insulation resistance of a cable, Capacitance of a single core and three core cables, Overhead lines versus underground cables, types of cables
BEE501 Course Outcomes
- Pre-requisites of the course: Basic Electrical Engineering, Networks Analysis and Synthesis, Electromagnetic
- Field Theory.
- Upon the completion of the course, the student will be able to: Level, KL
- Describe the working principle and basic components of conventional power
- CO1 plants as well as the other aspects of power generation. K2
- Recognize elements of power system and their functions, as well as compare the
- CO2 different types of supply systems. Illustrate different types of conductors, K3
- transmission lines and various performance parameters of transmission line for
- short, medium and long transmission line.
- Calculate sag and tension in overhead lines with and without wind and ice
- CO3 loading. Classify different type of insulators, determine potential distribution K3
- over a string of insulator, string efficiency and its improvement.
- Compute the inductance and capacitance of single phase, three phase lines with
- CO4 symmetrical and unsymmetrical spacing, Composite conductors-transposition, K3
- bundled conductors, and understand the effect of earth on capacitance of
- transmission lines.
- Elucidate different types of cables and assess the Resistance and capacitance
- CO5 parameters of cables, grading of cables and compare overhead lines and cables. K3
- K1 – Remember K2 – Understand K3 – Apply K4 – Analyze K5 – Evaluate K6 – Create
BEE501 Reference Books
- Kothari & Nagrath, “Power System Engineering”, McGraw-Hill Education
- B.R. Gupta, “Generation of Electrical Energy”, S. Chand Publication.
- Chakrabarti A., Soni M.L., Gupta P.V., and Bhatnagar U.S., 'A textbook on Power Systems
- JB Gupta, ‘A Course in Power Systems’, S.K. Kataria and Sons.
- C.L. Wadhwa, “Electrical Power System”, New Age International Ltd. Third Edition.
- Arun Ingole, "Power Transmission and Distribution", Pearson Education, 2018
- A. J. Wood & B.F. Wollenburg, “Power Generation, Operation and Control “John Wiley &
Frequently Asked Questions about BEE501
What is the syllabus of BEE501 Power System-I?
The AKTU BEE501 Power System-I syllabus is divided into 5 units: UNIT-I (Power Generation); Configurations of transmission lines and Performance of Lines; UNIT-IV (Transmission Line Parameters); UNIT-V (Insulated Cables). 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 2024-25.
How many units are there in BEE501?
BEE501 Power System-I has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus and 4 credits.
Is BEE501 the same subject as KEE501?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BEE501 and KEE501 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Which semester is BEE501 taught in?
BEE501 Power System-I is taught in Semester 5 of the 3rd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme.
How many credits is BEE501 worth?
BEE501 Power System-I carries 4 credits in the AKTU evaluation scheme.
Where can I download BEE501 previous year question papers?
AKTU B.Tech previous year question papers for every semester are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BEE501?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 3rd Year Electrical Engineering Syllabus), effective from 2024-25. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-19.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 3rd Year Electrical Engineering Syllabus, effective from 2024-25. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-19.