TSSPDCL Sub-Engineer study plan

Derive and apply mesh and nodal analysis to two-source DC networks, solving at least 15 problems without referring to solutions

State and apply Thevenin, Norton, superposition and maximum power transfer theorems, and identify which theorem suits a given circuit in under 30 seconds

Compute series and parallel equivalent resistance, star-delta conversion, and self/mutual inductance in magnetic circuits

Sketch the phasor diagram for a series RLC circuit and calculate impedance, current, and power factor at resonance and off resonance

Write from memory the transformer EMF equation, voltage ratio, and the meaning of each symbol

Draw and explain the no-load and on-load phasor diagrams of a single-phase transformer, and compute regulation at lagging and leading power factors

Calculate efficiency at full load and part load, and identify the load at which efficiency peaks

Perform OC and SC test calculations to obtain core-loss resistance, magnetizing reactance, and equivalent series impedance

Explain parallel operation conditions and load sharing between two transformers of unequal ratings

Describe construction, EMF equation, slip, and torque-slip characteristics of a three-phase induction motor

Derive the torque equation of a DC motor and explain the need for a starter and the function of back EMF

Compare shunt, series, and compound DC motor characteristics and state one application for each

Compute slip, rotor frequency, starting torque, and maximum torque for a given three-phase induction motor

Explain the working of a single-phase induction motor with capacitor start and state why it is not self-starting

Describe synchronous generator construction, EMF equation, and the effect of excitation on terminal voltage

Compute load factor, diversity factor, demand factor, and plant capacity factor for a mixed consumer load

Explain the Rankine cycle layout of a thermal plant and list the major auxiliaries with their power consumption share

Derive the expression for sag in a transmission line with supports at equal and unequal levels

Calculate line losses, efficiency, and voltage regulation of a short transmission line using the nominal-T and nominal-pi models

Identify the function of each relay and breaker type in a substation protection scheme

Compare overhead and underground distribution systems and justify a choice for a given load density

Explain the working of a Buchholz relay, distance relay, and differential protection with the fault each addresses

Compute fault current for a three-phase symmetrical fault on a simple radial system using per-unit or ohmic values

Draw the circuit and waveform of a single-phase fully controlled bridge rectifier and derive average output voltage

Explain the operation of a three-phase inverter in 180-degree conduction mode and list the switching sequence

Explain chopper operation in step-down and step-up modes and state the duty-cycle relation for each

Describe speed control of a DC motor by armature voltage and of an induction motor by V/f control using a drive

Extend a PMMC and moving-iron instrument to measure higher current and voltage, and compute the multiplier and shunt values

Explain the working of a Wheatstone bridge, energy meter, and current transformer, and state one error source for each

Compute illumination on a working plane using the inverse-square law and the lumen method, and justify lamp choice for a given installation

Analyze a diode clipper and a Zener regulator circuit and compute output voltage and current limits

Convert between binary, octal, decimal, and hexadecimal, and perform 2's complement subtraction

Simplify a Boolean expression using a Karnaugh map and implement it with NAND gates only

Explain earthing types, protective relay coordination, and the safety procedure for working on de-energized equipment

Prepare a material estimate for a domestic wiring installation and identify three energy-conservation measures with payback logic

Solve 30 quantitative aptitude problems on percentages, ratios, time-work, and averages under a 25-minute clock

Practise 20 reasoning items on series, coding-decoding, and blood relations, recording accuracy

Revise English grammar usage, error spotting, and vocabulary through 40 practice items

Demonstrate computer awareness of file systems, shortcuts, and basic networking terms through 20 items

Re-attempt the Week 4 mock and every logged error from Domains 1 and 3 until each is answered correctly with reasoning