M. Tech. in Power & Energy Engineering(Smart Grids & Electric Vehicles)

Overview

The restructuring and deregulation of electric utilities together with recent progress in Smart grid and Renewable Energy Technologies introduce unprecedented challenges and wide scope for power and energy systems research and open up new opportunities to young Power Engineers. The advancement in Power & Energy with the vision of redefining the Conventional Power System as an Intelligent Power Grid with a blend of the latest technologies like Smart Sensing, Cyber Physical System and ICT coupled with Renewable Energy Sources, Electric Vehicle, and Energy Storage etc. will be the key factors to a sustainable world for future generations.

M. Tech. program in Power and Energy is intended to explore the above mentioned challenges and also to initiate intense research activities. The structure of lab oriented courses will enable the students to have an insight into the real time scenarios and can build a thorough understanding of the systems as a whole. The Power and Energy courses emphasis on various streams like Smart grids, Electric Vehicles, Power System, Sustainable and Renewable Energy, Computational and Communication Technology Applications, Power Electronics and Control and Embedded Systems. This program aims to make students employable in various sectors of Power & Energy, Communication, Smart grid, Electric Transport, Petroleum Industry, Energy Management and Conservations etc. and to impart interest in carrying out high end research activities in these areas.

Curriculum

Semester I Semester ll Semester lll Semester IV Foundation Core (FC) Subject Core Elective I Elective II Project Work

Semester I

Course Code	Type	Course Title	L	T	P	Cr.
21PR601	FC	Software Based Numerical Computation Methods	2	0	2	3
21PR605	SC	Smart Power Grids	3	0	2	4
21PR606	SC	Sustainable and Renewable Energy Technology	3	0	2	4
21PR604	FC	Power Electronic Converters for Smartgrids and Electric Vehicles	2	0	2	3
21PR603	SC	Electric Vehicle Technology	3	0	2	4
21PR602	FC	Digital Signal Controllers	3	0	2	4
21HU601		Amrita Values Program*				P/F
21HU602		Career Competency I*				P/F
Credits						22

Semester ll

Course Code	Type	Course Title	L	T	P	Cr.
21PR612	FC	Machine Learning, Deep Learning And Multi Agent Systems Applications In Smartgrid	3	0	2	4
21PR611	SC	Intelligence & Communication in Smartgrid	3	0	2	4
21PR613	SC	Vehicular Networks and communications	3	0	2	4
	E	Elective 1	3	0	0	3
	E	Elective 2	3	0	0	3
21PR681	P	Application Development lab	0	0	2	1
21HU603		Career Competency II	0	0	2	1
21RM614		Research Methodology				2
Credits						22

Semester lll

Course Code	Type	Course Title	L	T	P	Cr.
21PR798	P	Dissertation 1				10
Credits						10

Semester IV

Course Code	Type	Course Title	L	T	P	Cr.
21PR799	P	Dissertation 2				10
Credits						10
Total Credits: 70

Foundation Core (FC)

Course Code	Course Title	L	T	P	Cr.
21PR601	Software Based Numerical Computation Methods	2	0	2	3
21PR604	Power Electronic Converters for Smartgrids and Electric Vehicles	2	0	2	3
21PR602	Digital Signal Controllers	3	0	2	4

Subject Core

Course Code	Course Title	L	T	P	Cr.
21PR605	Smart Power Grid	3	0	2	4
21PR603	Electric Vehicle Technology	2	0	2	4
21PR606	Sustainable and Renewable Energy Technology	3	0	2	4
21PR612	Machine Learning, Deep Learning And Multi Agent Systems Applications In Smartgrid	3	0	2	4
21PR611	Intelligence & Communication in Smartgrid	3	0	2	4
21PR613	Vehicular Networks and Communications	3	0	2	4

Elective I

Course Code	Course	L	T	P	Cr
21PR631	Advanced Digital Signal Controllers and Applications	3	0	0	3
21PR632	Advanced Optimization Techniques for Power System Applications	3	0	0	3
21PR633	Bio- Energy Conversion	3	0	0	3
21PR634	Computational Intelligence for Power Applications	3	0	0	3
21PR635	Cyber Physical Systems	3	0	0	3
21PR636	Energy Conservation and Management	3	0	0	3
21PR637	Energy Storage Technology	3	0	0	3
21PR638	ICT enabled Power System Protection	3	0	0	3
21PR639	Mathematical Modelling of Energy Systems	3	0	0	3
21PR640	Power Plant Instrumentation	3	0	0	3
21PR641	Power System Planning, Operation And Control	3	0	0	3
21PR642	Solar Energy Utilisation	3	0	0	3
21PR643	Wind Energy Conversion Systems	3	0	0	3

Elective II

Course Code	Course	L	T	P	Cr
21PR651	Advanced Power Electronics for Automotive Applications	3	0	0	3
21PR652	Automotive Control System	3	0	0	3
21PR653	Automotive Electronics	3	0	0	3
21PR654	Control System Design	3	0	0	3
21PR655	Electric Drives And Control	3	0	0	3
21PR656	E-mobility Business and policies	3	0	0	3
21PR657	System Engineering and Integration	3	0	0	3
21PR658	Vehicle Dynamics and Control	3	0	0	3

Project Work

Course Code	Course	L	T	P	Cr
21PR681	Application Development lab	0	0	2	1
21PR798	Dissertation 1				10
21PR799	Dissertation 2				10

Admission

Duration: Two years

Eligibility Criteria

B.Tech. or B.E. (Applied Electronics and Instrumentation)
B.Tech. or B.E. (Electrical and Electronics Engineering)
B.Tech. or B.E. (Electrical Engineering)
B.Tech. or B.E. (Electronics and Communication Engineering)
B.Tech. or B.E. (Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering)
B.Tech. (Electronics and Telecom Engineering)
B.Tech. or B.E. (Electronics Engineering)
B.Tech. (Energy Engineering)
B.Tech. (Energy Technology)
B.Tech. or B.E. (Instrumentation and Control Engineering)
B.Tech. or B.E. (Instrumentation Engineering)
B.Tech. (Power Engineering) , B.Tech. (Power System Engineering)
B.Tech. or B.E. (Robotics Engineering) , B.E. (Power Electronics)

Program Overview

Programme Outcomes

PO1: An ability to independently carry out research /investigation and development work to solve practical problems
PO2: An ability to write and present a substantial technical report/document
PO3: Students should be able to demonstrate a degree of mastery over the area as per the specialization of the program. The mastery should be at a level higher than the requirements in the appropriate bachelor program
PO4: Ability to use advanced techniques, skills and modern scientific and engineering tools for professional practice
PO5: Developing professional competence and leadership qualities with a harmonious blend of moral and ethical values

Eligibility Criteria

B.Tech. or B.E. (Applied Electronics and Instrumentation)
B.Tech. or B.E. (Electrical and Electronics Engineering)
B.Tech. or B.E. (Electrical Engineering)
B.Tech. or B.E. (Electronics and Communication Engineering)
B.Tech. or B.E. (Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering)
B.Tech. (Electronics and Telecom Engineering)
B.Tech. or B.E. (Electronics Engineering)
B.Tech. (Energy Engineering)
B.Tech. (Energy Technology)
B.Tech. or B.E. (Instrumentation and Control Engineering)
B.Tech. or B.E. (Instrumentation Engineering)
B.Tech. (Power Engineering) , B.Tech. (Power System Engineering)
B.Tech. or B.E. (Robotics Engineering) , B.E. (Power Electronics)

How to Pursue Research Path after Completing This Programme

Research areas related to this programme are

transmission corridors to support renewable energy resources, integration of storage devices with renewable, IoT, visualization using PMU data, synchrophasor application framework, on-line security assessment, and model and data interoperability in smart grid.
Designing, development and modelling of electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles, E-Mobility policies business and marketing in India and abroad

Advantages in Terms of Placements

As automobile industries shifts to hybrid and electric vehicle categories in upcoming years , due to changing policies and trends , a huge intake in these industries( TATA motors, Mahindra) are expected.
Candidates can also pursue careers in electrical vehicle engineering design and development, engineering research (PhD), engineering consultancy and engineering management.
Placement options – Smartgrid Industries, Renewable Energy based companies, Communication

Thrust Areas in Research

Automation of Large systems using Embedded Technologies
Specializations in Flight Dynamics, Intelligent Control Systems, ROBOTICS, DRONES and Biomedical Instrumentation
Smart sensing and Embedded systems for mobile applications and wearable devices.

Collaborations

Wayne State University –Master Of Science In Electric Vehicle Engineering
UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE FOR AUTOMOBILE RESEARCH (INSIA) – UNIVERSIDAD POLITÉCNICA DE MADRID- Master’s In Hybrid And Electric Vehicle Engineering
Michigan Technological University -Master Of Science In Electrical Engineering Degree With An Emphasis In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Engineering
Univesitat Politecnica de Valencia, Spain.
University of Birmingham.
Newcastle university,UK
Durham University.

Student Awards

Aneesh Surendran, Selected as a Mentor of Young Innovators Program 2018-21.
Visal Raveendran (Alumni), Visvesvaraya PhD Scholarship, Meity, Govt. of India.
Ms. Preethi V. (Alumni), IEEE Outstanding Women in Engineering Volunteer Award, IEEE, Kerala, Professional Category (2015), Student Category (2012).