2K6AEI 503 INSTRUMENTATION SYSTEMS

Module I (14 hours)
Instrumentation system-measuring instruments-control instruments and control instrument systems-open and closed loop systems-analysis and control-representation of operating components and concept of mathematical block diagrams-active and passive components-Null and deflection methods of measurements-calibration of instruments-errors in measurementstypes of errors.
Module II (12 hours)
Methods of measurement-probability distribution function-Gaussian distribution-Chisquare test-Regression analysisModeling of simple instruments-Mechanical, Pneumatic, hydraulic, thermal, electrical systems-dynamic static-Generalized mathematical models of measurement systems-zero, first and second order systems.
Module III (14 hours)
Definition of transducers-Classification of transducers-principles of variable resistive transducers-potentiometer-RTDThermocouple-Thermistor-temoerature compensation-piezo electric materials, properties, equivalent circuittransformation-modes of deformation-Elastic transducers-springs-Bellows-diaphragms-twin plate-membranes-capsulesVariable inductive transducers-LVDT-RVDT-principle, types and construction of variable capacitive transducers.
Module IV (12 hours)
Measurement of displacement, velocity, acceleration, force, RPM and torque-density measurement-Different methods of application-Load cell method-Pneumatic hydraulic load cells-methods of weight measurement-float principle-Measurement of turbidity-principles, methods and application.

Text Books:
1. Ernest Doebelin, “Measurement Systems”, 5th edn., McGraw Hill
2. Helfrick & Cooper, “Modern Electronic Instrumentation and Measurement”, Techniques, PHI
3.D.A.Bell, “Electronic Instrumentation and Measurements”, PHI, 2003
4. D. V. S. Murthy, “Transducers and Instrumentation”, PHI
5. John P. Bentley, “Principles of Measurement Systems”, 3rd edn., Pearson Education
References:
1. Clyde F Coombs, “Jr. Electronic Instrument Hand book”, 3rd edn, 1999, Mc Graw Hill
2. Joseph J. Carr, “Elements of Electronic Instrumentation and Measurements”, 3/e, Pearson Education India
3. Jones B.E,” Instrumentation, Measurement and feedback”,Tata McGraw Hill
4. Cook N.H & RabinoWicz E, “Physical Measurements and its Analysis”, Addison Wesley
5. Sawheny .A.K.,”A course in Mechanical Measurements”, Dhanpat Rai