PEC EPE Electrical study plan

Derive and apply Kirchhoff's current and voltage laws to multi-loop DC networks, solving at least 15 resistor networks by nodal and mesh analysis

Compute Thévenin and Norton equivalents for circuits containing independent and dependent sources, and verify each result by source transformation

Calculate transient responses of first-order RC and RL circuits, stating time constants and settling behavior from memory

Build a one-page formula sheet for DC circuit analysis linking superposition, linearity, and maximum power transfer

Analyze single-phase and three-phase AC circuits using phasors, computing real, reactive, and apparent power and power factor correction

Solve series and parallel RLC resonance problems, identifying resonant frequency, bandwidth, and quality factor

Apply complex impedance and admittance methods to combined circuits, and draw phasor diagrams to confirm results

Explain the operating principle of transformers and compute turns ratio, reflected impedance, and efficiency

Determine magnetic field quantities (flux, flux density, reluctance, magnetomotive force) in series and parallel magnetic circuits

Explain the construction and operating characteristics of DC machines, including separately excited, shunt, series, and compound configurations

Compute torque, back EMF, and speed regulation for DC motors from nameplate and measured data

Describe the construction, slip, torque-slip curve, and starting methods of three-phase induction motors

Compare synchronous machine operation in motor and generator modes, including excitation effects on power factor

Solve diode circuit problems using ideal, constant-drop, and piecewise-linear models, including clippers, clampers, and rectifiers

Analyze BJT bias circuits in active, saturation, and cutoff regions, and compute small-signal gain for common-emitter and common-collector amplifiers

Determine operating points and gain for MOSFET and JFET amplifier configurations

Explain the function of feedback, and compute gain and bandwidth for inverting, non-inverting, and summing op-amp circuits

Design a regulated DC power supply block diagram with rectifier, filter, and regulator stages, computing ripple and regulation

Convert between number systems and perform binary arithmetic using two's complement, detecting overflow conditions

Simplify Boolean expressions using Karnaugh maps and implement them with NAND/NOR gates

Design combinational circuits including adders, multiplexers, decoders, and comparators from truth tables

Analyze sequential logic: latches, flip-flops, registers, and synchronous counters, and draw timing diagrams

Explain microprocessor architecture fundamentals including memory mapping, buses, and basic instruction execution

Apply per-unit normalization to power system networks and convert between per-unit and actual values

Compute line parameters (resistance, inductance, capacitance) for overhead transmission lines and explain corona and sag effects

Solve load-flow problems for simple radial and two-bus systems, and interpret voltage regulation and losses

Analyze symmetrical three-phase faults using sequence networks, and describe the role of protective relays and circuit breakers

Explain the operating principles of generators, transformers, and switchgear as used in generation and distribution

Derive transfer functions from block diagrams and signal-flow graphs using Mason's gain formula

Determine stability using Routh-Hurwitz, root locus sketches, and Bode magnitude and phase plots, stating gain and phase margins

Analyze steady-state error for type 0, 1, and 2 systems and select PID controller settings for a given plant

Explain the working principles of sensors, transducers, and actuators, and interpret measurement error and calibration concepts

Describe PLC scan cycles, ladder logic basics, and typical industrial instrumentation loops

Review the full formula sheet and error log from weeks 1-7, re-solving every previously missed problem type without notes

Complete two timed full-length mock exams under exam conditions, allocating time by question weight

Identify remaining weak subtopics from mock-exam scores and target them with focused drills

Practice exam-day strategy: question triage, unit checking, and estimation to eliminate implausible options