| Week |
Theory |
Practical |
| Lecture day |
Topic (including Assignment/ test) |
Practical |
Topic |
| 1 |
1 |
Instruments and Their Representation |
|
Introduction of lab |
| 2 |
Introduction, Typical Applications of Instrument Systems |
1st -G1 |
To Study various Temperature Measuring Instruments and to Estimate their Response times.(a) Mercury – in glass thermometer(b) Thermocouple |
| 3 |
Elements of a Measurement System, Classification. Example of instruments |
1st –G2 |
| Tutorial(G1) |
Numerical problem |
|
| Tutorial(G2) |
Numerical problem |
| 2 |
1 |
Classification of Instruments, Standards and Calibration. |
2nd-G1 |
To study the working of Bourdon Pressure Gauge and to check the calibration of the gauge in a deadweight pressure gauge calibration set up |
| 2 |
Example of Standards |
2nd-G2 |
| 3 |
Example of Standards Industrials standards |
|
| Tutorial(G1) |
Numerical problem |
| Tutorial(G2) |
Numerical problem |
| 3 |
1 |
Static and Dynamic characteristics of Instruments |
3rd-G1 |
To study a Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT) and use it in a simple experimental set up to measure a small displacement. |
| 2 |
Accuracy, Precision, Resolution,Threshold,Sensitivity |
3rd-G2 |
| 3 |
Sensitivity, Linearity, Hysteresis, Dead Band, Backlash, Drift,Dead Band, Backlash, Drift, |
|
| Tutorial(G1) |
Numerical problem |
| Tutorial(G2) |
Numerical problem |
| 4 |
1 |
Formulation of Differential Equations for Dynamic Performance- Zero Order, |
4th-G1 |
To study the characteristics of a pneumatic displacement gauge. |
| 2 |
First Order and Second order systems. |
4th-G2 |
| 3 |
Response of First and Second Order Systems Introduction of LVDT |
|
| Tutorial(G1) |
Test |
| Tutorial(G2) |
Test |
| 5 |
1 |
Step, Ramp, Impulse and Harmonic Functions. |
5th-G1 |
To learn the methodology of pictorial representation of experimental data and subsequent calculations for obtaining various measures of true value and the precision of measurement using Data acquisition system/ calculator. |
| 2 |
Compensators. |
5th-G2 |
| 3 |
Differentiating and Integrating Elements. AC and DC |
|
| Tutorial(G1) |
Numerical problem |
| Tutorial(G2) |
Numerical problem |
| 6 |
1 |
Transducer Elements Electromechanical and Non-Self Generating Types, Electromagnetic, |
6th-G1 |
To measure load (tensile/compressive) using load cell on a tutor. |
| 2 |
Electrodynamic, Eddy Current,Magnetostrictive, Variable Inductance, Linearly Variable Differential Transformer, Variable Capacitance |
6th-G2 |
| 3 |
Magnetostrictive, Variable Inductance, Linearly Variable Differential Transformer, Variable Capacitance, Piezo-Electric Transducer and Associated Circuits |
|
| Tutorial(G1) |
Numerical problem |
| Tutorial(G2) |
Numerical problem |
| 7 |
1 |
Unbonded and Bonded Resistance Strain Gages Potentiometric,Inductive Self Generating Inductive Self Generating Analog, Digital Transducers Photo |
7th-G1 |
To measure torque of a rotating shaft using torsion meter/strain gauge torque transducer. |
| 2 |
Frequency Domain Transducer,Digital Transducers, Frequency Domain Transducer,Conductive Transducers |
7th-G2 |
| 3 |
Vibrating String Transducer, Binary codes, Digital Encoders.Volatic Transducers Binary codes, Photo Volatic Transducers, |
|
| Tutorial(G1) |
Numerical problem |
| Tutorial(G2) |
Numerical problem |
| 8 |
1 |
Motion, Force and Torque Measurement : Introduction, Relative motion Measuring Devices |
8th-G1 |
To measure the stress & strain using strain gauges mounted on simply supported beam/cantilever beam. |
| 2 |
Electromechanical, Pneumatic, Absolute Motion Devices, Seismic Devices. |
8th-G2 |
| 3 |
Spring Mass &Force Balance Type, Calibration.Optical, Photo Electric, Moire-Fringe, |
|
| Tutorial(G1) |
Test |
| Tutorial(G2) |
Test |
| 9 |
1 |
Hydraulic Load Cell, Pneumatic Load Cell, |
9th-G1 |
To measure static/dynamic pressure of fluid in pipe/tube using pressure transducer/pressure cell. |
| 2 |
Separation of Force Components.Torque Transducer,Toque Meter |
9th-G2 |
| 3 |
Strain Gage. Electro Mechanical Methods,Elastic Force Devices |
|
| Tutorial(G1) |
Numerical problem |
| Tutorial(G2) |
Numerical problem |
| 10 |
1 |
Intermediate, Indicating and Recording Elements |
10th-G1 |
To test experimental data for Normal Distribution using Chi Square test. |
| 2 |
Introduction Amplifiers, Mechanical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic. |
10th-G2 |
| 3 |
Optical, Electrical Amplifying elements.Hydraulic, Pneumatic. |
|
| Tutorial(G1) |
Assignment |
| Tutorial(G2) |
Assignment |
| 11 |
1 |
Pressure and Flow Measurement , Introduction : Moderate Pressure Measurement, |
11th-G1 |
To find out transmission losses by a given transmission line by applying capacitive /inductive load |
| 2 |
Monometers. Elastic Transducer, Dynamic Effects of Connecting Tubing. |
11th-G2 |
| 3 |
High Pressure Transducer, Low Pressure Measurement, Calibration and Testing, Quantity Meters. Transducer |
|
| Tutorial(G1) |
Numerical problem |
| Tutorial(G2) |
Numerical problem |
| 12 |
1 |
Positive Displacement Meters, Flow Rate Meters, Variable Head Meters, Variable Area Meters, Rotameters, |
12th-G1 |
To find out transmission losses by a given transmission line by applying capacitive /inductive load |
| 2 |
Pitot-Static Tube Meter,Drag Force Flow Meter, Turbine Flow Meter, Electronic Flow Meter, |
12th-G2 |
| 3 |
Electro Magnetic Flow meter. Hot-Wire Anemometer.Flow meter |
|
| Tutorial(G1) |
Numerical problem |
| Tutorial(G2) |
Numerical problem |
| 13 |
1 |
Temperature Measurement : Introduction, Measurement of Temperature,Non Electrical Methods – Solid Rod |
13th-G1 |
Process Simulator. |
| 2 |
Thermometer, Bimetallic Thermometer,Liquid-in-Glass thermometer, |
13th-G2 |
| 3 |
Pressure Thermometer Example of thermoometer |
|
| Tutorial(G1) |
Numerical problem |
| Tutorial(G2) |
Numerical problem |
| 14 |
1 |
Electrical Methods– Electrical Resistance Thermometers, |
|
| 2 |
Semiconductor Resistance Sensors (Thermistors), |
| 3 |
Thermo–Electric Sensors,(Thermistors) |
| Tutorial(G1) |
Assignment |
| Tutorial(G2) |
Assignment |
| 15 |
1 |
Thermocouple Materials, Radiation Methods (Pyrometry), |
|
| 2 |
Total Radiation Pyrometer Selective |
| 3 |
Radiation Pyrometer.Example of working condition of Pyrometer |
| Tutorial(G1) |
Test |
| Tutorial(G2) |
Test |
