BEE601 Power Systems-II Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 6th Semester · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2024-25)
BEE601 Power Systems-II (also written as KEE601) is a subject in Semester 6 of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: UNIT-I (Fault Analysis in Power System) and Fault Calculations, UNIT-II (Load Flow Analysis), UNIT-IV (Stability in Power System), Circuit Breakers. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2024-25.
BEE601 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BEE601 / KEE601 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Power Systems-II |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 3rd Year · 6th Semester |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2024-25 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-19 |
BEE601 Power Systems-II Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2024-25) — 5 units.
Unit 1: UNIT-I (Fault Analysis in Power System) · Fault Calculations
UNIT-I (Fault Analysis in Power System): Symmetrical Components: Significance of positive, negative and zero sequence components, Average 3- phase power in terms of symmetrical components, sequence impedances and sequence networks. Fault Calculations: Fault calculations, sequence network equations, single line to ground fault, line to line fault, double line to ground fault, three phase faults, faults on power systems, and faults with fault impedance, reactors and their location, short circuit capacity of a bus
Unit 2: UNIT-II (Load Flow Analysis)
UNIT-II (Load Flow Analysis): Introduction, Need for load flow, load dispatch centers and operating strategies, Formation of ZBUS and YBUS, development of load flow equations, load flow solution using Gauss Siedel and Newton-Raphson method, Comparison of Gauss Siedel and Newton Raphson Method, approximation to N-R method, fast decoupled method, introduction to forward backward sweep load flow for radial network ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Unit 3
UNIT-III (Travelling Waves in Power System): Travelling Waves on Transmission Lines: Production of travelling waves, open circuited line, short circuited line, line terminated through a resistance, line connected to a cable, reflection and refraction at T-junction line terminated through a capacitance, capacitor connection at a T-junction, Attenuation of travelling waves, Bewley’s Lattice diagram.
Unit 4: UNIT-IV (Stability in Power System)
UNIT-IV (Stability in Power System): Power flow through a transmission line, Stability and Stability limit, Steady state stability study, derivation of Swing equation, transient stability studies by equal area criterion. Factors affecting steady state and transient stability and methods of improvement.
Unit 5: Circuit Breakers
UNIT-V (Introduction to Power System Protection): Relays: Operating Principle of a general relay, Basic Terminology: Relay, Energizing Quantity, setting, Pickup, drop out, Flag, fault clearing time, Relay time, Breaker time, Overreach, Underreach; Classification of Relays according to applications, according to time. Over current Relay, Distance Protection, Differential Protection. Circuit Breakers: Arc Phenomenon, Arc Extinction and its Methods, Restriking Voltage & Recovery Voltage, Circuit Breaker Rating.
BEE601 Course Outcomes
- Pre-requisites of course: Basic Electrical Engineering, Networks Analysis and Synthesis, Electromagnetic Field
- Theory, Power System-I, Electrical Machines-II
- Level, KL
- Upon the completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- K4
- Identify power system components on one line diagram of power system and its
- K4
- CO1 representation including the behaviour of the constituent components and sub K4
- systems and Analyse a network under both balanced and unbalanced fault K4
- conditions and design the rating of circuit breakers. K3
- CO2 Perform load flow analysis of an electrical power network and interpret the results
- of the analysis.
- Describe the concept of travelling waves in transmission lines and use the
- CO3 travelling wave theory to determine the over voltage caused by surge propagation
- in transmission networks.
- Assess the steady state and transient stability of the power system under various
- CO4 conditions.
- Describe Operating Principle of a relay and classify them according to
- CO5 applications. Explain working principle of Circuit breaker and phenomenon of arc
- production and quenching.
- K1 – Remember K2 – Understand K3 – Apply K4 – Analyze K5 – Evaluate K6 – Create
BEE601 Reference Books
- D.P. Kothari & I.J. Nagrath, “Modern Power System Analysis” McGraw Hill, 3rd Edition.
- P.S.R. Murthy, “Operation and control in Power Systems” B.S. Publications.
- W. D. Stevenson, “Elements of Power System Analysis”, McGraw Hill
- J. Wood & B.F. Wollenburg, “Power Generation, Operation and Control” John Wiley & Sons.
- S. S. Rao, “Switchgear and Protection”, Khanna Publishers.
- B. Ravindranath and M. Chander, Power system Protection and Switchgear, Wiley Eastern Ltd.
- Arun Ingole, "Power Transmission and Distribution", Pearson Education, 2018
- Jegatheesan & Vijaykumar, "Modern Power System Analysis with MATLAB Applications", Pearson
Frequently Asked Questions about BEE601
What is the syllabus of BEE601 Power Systems-II?
The AKTU BEE601 Power Systems-II syllabus is divided into 5 units: UNIT-I (Fault Analysis in Power System) and Fault Calculations; UNIT-II (Load Flow Analysis); UNIT-IV (Stability in Power System); Circuit Breakers. 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 BEE601?
BEE601 Power Systems-II has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus.
Is BEE601 the same subject as KEE601?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BEE601 and KEE601 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Which semester is BEE601 taught in?
BEE601 Power Systems-II is taught in Semester 6 of the 3rd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme.
Where can I download BEE601 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 BEE601?
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.