University Electrical Engineering: Summary Statement of Competencies

This report provides a comprehensive summary of professional engineering competencies, detailing the application of skills across various projects. The document highlights the understanding of fundamental engineering principles, including the study of series wound DC motors, unified power quality conditioners (UPQC) in three-phase four-wire distribution systems, and brushless DC motor speed control using microcontrollers. The report showcases the application of theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios, emphasizing the ability to analyze, design, and implement engineering solutions. It covers the use of established engineering methods, techniques, and tools, along with systematic approaches to project management. Furthermore, the report addresses professional and personal attributes, including ethical conduct, communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in teams. The analysis covers multiple career episodes, demonstrating the ability to apply engineering knowledge, solve complex problems, and manage projects effectively.

Professional Engineering: Summary Statement
Competency Element
A brief summary of how you
have applied the element
Paragraph number in the
career episode(s) where the
element is addressed
PE 1 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
PE1.1 Comprehensive,
theory based
understanding of the
underpinning natural and
physical sciences and the
engineering fundamentals
applicable to the
engineering discipline.
1. The project was based on
study of principles of operation
of series wound DC motor
model.
2. The project was based on
study of unified power quality
conditioner (UPQC) applied to
three-phase four-wire
distribution systems using a
dual control strategy.
3. The project was based on
study and project work on
Brushless DC motor Speed
Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.3,
CE 1.3.1 and CE 1.3.2
Career Episode 2: CE 2.3.1
and CE 2.3.3
Career Episode 3: CE 3.2.1,
CE 3.3.1 and CE 3.3.2

Control using Microcontroller.
PE1.2 Conceptual
understanding of the
mathematics, numerical
analysis, statistics, and
computer and
information sciences
which underpin the
engineering discipline.
1. I had analyzed that the
construction of series DC
motor contains of current that
carries armature connected to
supply end throughout
commutator and brushes.
2. I have knowledge to analyze
load flow and continuation
power flow based methods,
optimal power flow based
methods, sensitivity based
methods and dual
compensation principle.
3. I had used of electronic
commutation for conducting
this project work. I had used
some of the components for
implementing the project such
as BLDC motor, inverter,
microcontroller and hall
Career Episode 1: CE 1.3.1
Career Episode 2: CE 2.3.2,
CE 2.3.3 and CE 2.3.4
Career Episode 3: CE 3.3.1

sensors.
PE1.3 In-depth
understanding of
specialist bodies of
knowledge within the
engineering discipline
1. I had supplied of direct
current within the armature,
and then the mechanical forces
are acting on it because of
electromagnetic effects of the
magnet.
2. I had conducted the study on
UPQC by employing to
implement of dual
compensation strategy. It
consisted of three-leg and four-
leg PWM converter that shares
the same DC link.
3. I had used of different
control measures for BLDC
motor. I had focused on two of
the methods: sensor less as
well as sensor based control.
Career Episode 1: CE 1.3.1
Career Episode 2: CE 2.3.1,
CE 2.3.4, CE 2.2.5 and CE
2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE 3.3.1,
CE 3.3.3
PE1.4 Discernment of
knowledge development
and research directions
1. I had involved in studying
the principles of motor, back
EMF and DC motor as a load
Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.5,
CE 1.3.1 and CE 1.4.2

within the engineering
discipline
to conduct the project work. I
had analyzed DC-DC converter
operation and switch mode
buck and boost converter
circuits.
2. I have capability to verify
the system to make it stable
under load disturbances.
3. I have deeper understanding
of 8051 microcontroller as well
as PWM technique for
controlling the operation of
brushless DC motor.
Career Episode 2: CE 2.3.2,
CE 2.3.4 and CE 2.4.1
Career Episode 3: CE 3.3.2,
CE 3.3.3 and CE 3.4.1
PE1.5 Knowledge of
contextual factors
impacting the engineering
discipline.
1. The principle operation of
the motor is based on simple
electromagnetic law which
stated that magnetic field is
being created around the
current carrying conductor.
2. I had described BLDC with
distributed winding as well as
special form of PM-rotor with
Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.1,
CE 1.2.2 and Career Episode
2: CE 2.2.1, CE 2.2.2

special stator periphery. I had
developed of speed control for
BLDC motor by use of closed
loop control technique.
Career Episode 3: CE 3.2.1,
CE 3.2.2
PE1.6 Understanding of
the scope, principles,
norms, accountabilities
and bounds of
contemporary
engineering practice in
the specific discipline
1. I had determined the
application of series wound
motor as it delivers higher
torque. I had analyzed the
applications of the motor into
industrial nature.
2. My electrical engineer skills
make it a powerful device to
access transmission system
controls.
Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.3,
CE 1.3.1, CE 1.3.4 and CE
1.3.2
Career Episode 2: CE 2.2.3,
CE 2.3.1 and CE 2.3.2 and
Career Episode 3: CE 3.2.3,
CE 3.3.1 and CE 3.3.2
PE 2 ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
PE2.1 Application of
established engineering
methods to complex
engineering problem
solving
1. I had evaluated the electrical
systems, components and also
applications by design and
conduct of research problems.
Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.4,
CE 1.3.1 and CE 1.4.2 and
Career Episode 2: CE 2.3.3,
CE 2.3.4 and CE 2.4.1, CE
2.4.2 and Career Episode 3:
CE 3.3.1, CE 3.3.2 and CE

3.4.2
PE2.2 Fluent application
of engineering techniques,
tools and resources.
1. I had used of Fleming’s left
hand rule in order to determine
direction of forces act on
armature conductors of the DC
motor.
2. I had assured the quality of
the electrical equipments and
DC motor by designing of
electrical testing methods and
capabilities of system.
Career Episode 1: CE 1.3.3,
CE 1.3.2 and CE 1.3.1
Career Episode 2: CE 2.3.1,
CE 2.3.2 and CE 2.3.3 and
Career Episode 3: CE 3.3.1,
CE 3.3.2 and CE 3.3.3
PE2.3 Application of
systematic engineering
synthesis and design
processes.
I had developed the electrical
products by study the
customer’s requirements and
assembly of mathematical
models.
Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.3,
CE 1.3.1 and CE 1.3.2
Career Episode 2: CE 2.3.3
and CE 2.3.4
Career Episode 3: CE 3.2.2
PE2.4 Application of
systematic approaches to
the conduct and
management of
1. I had understood different
operational modes which are
existing into series wound DC
motor model and selecting of
suitable operational mode.
Career Episode 1: CE 1.3.1
and CE 1.3.2

engineering projects
2. I had presented this project
study by analyzing and
implementing UPQC that is
connected to 3P4W distribution
system to perform series and
parallel power line
conditioning.
3. I had also known what details
should require to provide to
third party to accelerate power
as well as speed of the BLDC
motor.
Career Episode 2: CE 2.2.3,
CE 2.3.1, CE 2.3.2 and CE
2.3.3
Career Episode 3: CE 3.3.1
and CE 3.3.2
PE 3 PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
PE3.1 Ethical conduct
and professional
Accountability
I had coordinated with the
project guide to work together
and implemented a proper
communication and schedule
plan.
Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.3,
CE 1.3.3 and CE 1.4.1
Career Episode 2: CE 2.2.3,
CE 2.3.5 and CE 2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE 3.3.3,
CE 3.4
PE3.2 Effective oral and
written communication in
professional and lay
1. I had understood the
principles of electrical motors
which can operate with use of
Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.3,
CE 1.3.3 and CE 1.4.1

domains
interaction of two magnetic
fields.
2. I had verified the capability
of the three-phase four-wire
(3P4W) distribution systems
which involve of series as well
as parallel converter.
3. Within the analog control
mode, I had possessed control
over speed as well as direction
of the BLDC motor. I had taken
help of different control
voltages so that I could able to
control the speed and direction
of the motor.
Career Episode 2: CE 2.2.3,
CE 2.3.5 and CE 2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE 3.3.3,
CE 3.4
PE3.3 Creative,
innovative and pro-active
demeanor
I had verified that the system is
remaining stable under the load
disturbances. I had provided
with unique capability of
unconventionally regulating
both real as well as reactive
power flow in the transmission
Career Episode 1: CE 1.3, CE
1.4 and CE 1.4.2 and Career
Episode 2: CE 2.3, CE 2.4,
CE 2.2.5 and CE 2.4.2 and
Career Episode 3: CE 3.2, CE
3.3

line.
PE3.4 Professional use
and management of
information
.I had audited the entire theory
with the project researchers to
create a project plan to enhance
that all project works are
conducted within time.
Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.3,
CE 1.2.5, CE 1.4.2 and
Career Episode 2: CE 2.2.3,
CE 2.2.5, CE 2.4.2 and
Career Episode 3: CE 3.2.3,
CE 3.2.5, CE 3.4.2
PE3.5 Orderly
management of self and
professional conduct
On bi-weekly basis, I had
discussed the project progress
with my project guide. I had
prepared a fully fledged project
report and documentation on the
project related components.
Career Episode 1: CE 1.4.2,
CE 1.3.1 and CE 1.3.2
Career Episode 2: CE 2.4.2,
CE 2.3.2, CE 2.3.3 and CE
2.3.4 and Career Episode 3:
CE 3.4.2, CE 3.3.1 and CE
3.3.2
PE3.6 Effective team
membership and team
leadership
I had gathered details on the
technical specifications of the
project work and kept working
into the project report.
Career Episode 1: CE 1.4.1,
CE 1.4.2,
Career Episode 2: CE 2.4.1
and CE 2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE 3.4.1
and CE 3.4.2