Me Ics CD Ug23
Me Ics CD Ug23
Me Ics CD Ug23
(Autonomous)
Dundigal, Hyderabad - 500 043
COURSE DESCRIPTION
I COURSE PRE-REQUISITES:
Level Course Code Semester Prerequisites
B.Tech AMEC19 IV Machine Tools and Metrology
B.Tech AMEC12 II Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines
II COURSE OVERVIEW:
The Present course concentrates on developing basic understanding about various instruments that
are involved in measuring. This course enables the student to understand the working of various
measuring instruments. The course focuses on all principles, working, advantages, disadvantages
and applications of various measuring instruments. In this course; students also will gain a broad
understanding of the control systems. Student can learn in detail about how to measure displacement,
temperature, pressure, level, flow, acceleration, vibration, strain, humidity, force, torque and power
and their appropriate application.
V EVALUATION METHODOLOGY:
The course will be evaluated for a total of 100 marks, with 30 marks for Continuous Internal As-
sessment (CIA) and 70 marks for Semester End Examination (SEE). CIA is conducted for a total of
30 marks, with 20 marks for Continuous Internal Examination (CIE), and 10 marks for Alternative
Assessment Tool (AAT).
Semester End Examination (SEE): The SEE is conducted for 70 marks of 3 hours duration. The
syllabus for the theory courses is divided into FIVE modules and each module carries equal weightage
in terms of marks distribution. The question paper pattern is as follows. Two full questions with
”either” or ”choice” will be drawn from each module. Each question carries 14 marks. There could
be a maximum of two sub divisions in a question.
The expected percentage of cognitive level of the questions is broadly based on the criteria given in
below Table.
VI COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The students will try to learn:
I The fundamental knowledge of measuring principles, configuration and functional
description of instruments with static, dynamic inputs and error control.
II The concepts and working of instrumentation devices for displacement, flow,
dynamic and other mechanical measurement applications.
III Instrumentation practices and automatic control system for monitoring industrial
real time processes within limits of parameter specifications.
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VII COURSE OUTCOMES:
After successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
CO 1 Illustrate the importance of basic principles, configuration and Understand
functional description of measuring instruments performance
characteristics of an instrument when the device is exposed to measure
dynamic inputs and error control
CO 2 Identify the measuring instruments based on the principle of working Apply
with the physical parameters such as displacement, temperature and
pressure.
CO 3 Make use of appropriate instrument for measuring Speed, Understand
Acceleration and Vibration by considering different aspects.
CO 4 Apply relevant control systems for speed, position and control Apply
processes in practical applications.
CO 5 Choose the concepts for measurement of Stress, Strain, Humidity and Apply
their application for finding stress, strain, and humidity.
CO 6 Describe the control systems for temperature, speed and position Understand
control systems to industrial applications.
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VIII PROGRAM OUTCOMES:
Program Outcomes
PO 1 Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science,
engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution
of complex engineering problems.
PO 2 Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and
analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions
using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering
sciences.
PO 3 Design/Development of Solutions: Design solutions for complex
Engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet
the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and
safety, and the cultural, societal, and Environmental considerations
PO 4 Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems: Use research-based
knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis
and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid
conclusions.
PO 5 Modern Tool Usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques,
resources, and modern Engineering and IT tools including prediction and
modelling to complex Engineering activities with an understanding of the
limitations
PO 6 The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual
knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the
consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
PO 7 Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the
professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and
demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
PO 8 Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and
responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
PO 9 Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a
member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
PO 10 Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering
activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as,
being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design
documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear
instructions.
PO 11 Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these
to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects
and in multidisciplinary environments.
PO 12 Life-Long Learning: Recognize the need for and having the preparation
and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest
context of technological change
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IX HOW PROGRAM OUTCOMES ARE ASSESSED:
Proficiency
PROGRAM OUTCOMES Strength
Assessed by
PO 1 Engineering knowledge: Apply the 3 CIE/Quiz/AAT
knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering
fundamentals, and an engineering specialization
to the solution of complex engineering problems.
PO 2 Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review 1 CIE/Quiz/AAT
research literature, and analyze complex
engineering problems reaching substantiated
conclusions using first principles of mathematics,
natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
PO 3 Design/Development of Solutions: Design 1 CIE/Quiz/AAT
solutions for complex Engineering problems and
design system components or processes that
meet the specified needs with appropriate
consideration for the public health and safety
and the cultural, societal, and Environmental
considerations.
3 = High; 2 = Medium; 1 = Low
Proficiency
PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES Strength
Assessed
by
PSO 2 Formulate and Evaluate concepts of 2 AAT
Thermo-Fluid Systems to provide solutions for
Inter Disciplinary Engineering Applications.
3 = High; 2 = Medium; 1 = Low
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XII JUSTIFICATIONS FOR CO – PO/ PSO MAPPING -DIRECT:
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Course PO’S No. of Key
Justification for mapping (Students will be able to) competencies
Outcomes PSO’S matched.
PSO 2 Make use of computational and experimental 2
tools for creating innovative career paths, to be an
entrepreneur and desire for higher studies.
CO 5 PO 1 Demonstrate (understand) working principle of level 3
measuring device for ascertaining parameter such as
liquid level , in solving (complex) liquid level
engineering problems by applying the applying the
principles of mathematics, science and engineering
fundamentals for controlling fluid level in industrial
applications.
PO 2 Understand the given problem statement and 4
formulate (complex) fluid level engineering
phenomena for deriving related equations from the
provided information and substantiate with
interpretation of variations in the results.
PO 3 Understand the given problem statement and 2
formulate (complex) concept for measurement of
stress and strain for engineering application for
information and substantiate with interpretation of
variations in the results.
CO 6 PO 1 Explain ( understand) the theory, phenomena and 3
working of flow measuring instruments to solution of
flow engineering problem by applying the principles of
mathematics, science and engineering
fundamentals to perform calibration for flow
measuring devices.
PO 2 Understand the given problem statement and 4
formulate(complex) fluid flow engineering phenomena
for deriving related equations from the provided
information and substantiate with interpretation of
variations in the results.
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XIV PERCENTAGE OF KEY COMPETENCIES FOR CO – PO/ PSO
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XVIII SYLLABUS:
MODULE-I PRINCIPLES OF MEASUREMENT
Definition, basic principles of measurement, measurement systems,
generalized configuration and functional descriptions of measuring
instruments examples, dynamic performance characteristics, sources of error,
classification and elimination of error.
MODULE-II MEASUREMENT OF DISPLACEMENT, TEMPERATURE,
PRESSURE
Measurement of Displacement: Theory and construction of various
transducers to measure displacement, peizo electric, inductive, capacitance,
resistance, ionization and Photo electric transducers, Calibration procedures;
Measurement of temperature: Classification ranges, various principles of
measurement, expansion, electrical resistance, thermistor, thermocouple,
pyrometers, temperature indicators; Measurement of pressure: classification,
different principles used, manometers, piston, bourdon pressure gauges,
bellows, diaphragm gauges. low pressure measurement, thermal conductivity
gauges, ionization pressure gauges, Mcleod pressure gauge.
MODULE-III MEASUREMENT OF LEVEL, FLOW, SPEED, ACCELERATION
AND VIBRATION
Measurement of Level: Direct method, indirect methods, capacitative,
ultrasonic, magnetic, cryogenic fuel level indicators, bubler level indicators;
Flow measurement: Rotameter, magnetic, ultrasonic, turbine flow meter,
hot-wire anemometer, laser doppler anemometer (LDA); Measurement of
Speed: Mechanical tachometers, electrical tachometers, stroboscope,
noncontact type of tachometer; Measurement of Acceleration and Vibration:
Different simple instruments, principles of seismic instruments, vibrometer
and accelerometer using this principle.
MODULE-IV MEASUREMENT OF STRESS – STRAIN, HUMIDITY, FORCE,
TORQUE AND POWER
Stress Strain Measurements: Various types of stress and strain measurements,
electrical strain gauge, gauge factor method of usage of resistance strain
gauge for bending compressive and tensile strains, usage for measuring
torque, strain gauge rosette; Measurement of Humidity: Moisture content of
gases, sling psychrometer, Absorption psychrometer, Dew point meter;
Measurement of Force, Torque and Power:Elastic force meters, load cells,
torsion meters, dynamometers
MODULE-V ELEMENTS OF CONTROL SYSTEMS
Elements of Control Systems: Introduction, importance, classification, open
and closed systems, servomechanisms examples with block diagrams,
temperature, speed and position control systems.
TEXTBOOKS
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REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. D.S Kumar, “ Measurement Systems, Applications and Design ”, Anuradha agencies ,
4th Edition, 2016.
2. B.C Nakra, K.K Choudary, “Instrumentation , measurement and analysis” , McGraw
Hill Education 3rd Edition, 2010.
WEB REFERENCES:
1. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/112/103/112103261/
2. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/108/105/108105064/
1. https://www.iare.ac.in/?q=pages/mech-btech-course-syllabi-ug20
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16 Various principles of measurement – Expansion, Electrical CO 3 T1: 20.1-
Resistance 20.3
17 Resistance Temperature Detyector (RTD). CO 3 T1:
20.1-20.3
18 Thermistor for temperature measurement. CO 3 T1: 20.1-
20.3
19 Thermocouple for temperature measurement. CO 3 T1:
20.1-20.3
20 Pyrometers – Temperature Indicators. CO 3 T1: 20.1-
20.3
21 Measurement of Pressure: Units – classification – different CO 4 T1:
principles used. 18.1-18.3
22 Piston gauge, Manometers. CO 4 T1:
18.1-18.3
23 Bourdon pressure gauges, Bellows – Diaphragm gauges. Low CO 3 T1:
pressure measurement. 18.1-18.3
24 Thermal conductivity gauges. CO 3 T1:
18.1-18.3
25 Ionization pressure gauges, Mcleod pressure gauge CO 3 R2:7.5
26 Measurement of Level: Direct method – Indirect methods CO 3 T1: 24.1-
24.2
27 Capacitive, ultrasonic level measurement. CO 3 T1:
24.1-24.2
28 Magnetic, cryogenic fuel level indicator. CO 3 T1:
24.1-24.2
29 Bubbler level indicatorss CO 3 T1: 24.1-
24.2
30 Flow Measurement: Rotameter, magnetic flow meter CO 3 R2:7.5
31 Ultrasonic, Turbine flow meter CO 3 T1:
21.1-21.2
32 Hot–wire anemometer, Laser Doppler Anemometer (LDA) CO 3 R2:7.5
33 Measurement of Speed: Mechanical Tachometers CO 4 R2:7.5
34 Electrical tachometers CO 4 R2:7.5
35 Noncontact type of tachometer , Stroboscope. CO 4 R2:7.5
36 Measurement of Acceleration and Vibration: Different CO 4 R2:7.5
simple instruments.
37 Principles of Seismic instruments, Vibrometer and CO 4 R2:7.5
accelerometer using this principle, Stress Strain
Measurements: Various types of stress and strain
measurements.
38 Electrical strain gauge, gauge factor method of usage of CO 4 R2:7.68
resistance strain gauge for bending compressive and tensile
strains,
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39 usage for measuring torque, Strain gauge Rosettes, CO 5 R2:7.68
Measurement of Humidity: Moisture content of gases, sling
psychrometer, Measurement of Humidity: Moisture content
of gases, sling psychrometer, Measurement of Force , and
Elastic force meters, Measurement of Torque, load cells,
Torsion meters, Measurement of Power, Dynamometers
40 Elements of Control Systems: Introduction, Importance, CO 6 R2:7.5
Classification.
PROBLEM SOLVING/ CASE STUDIES
1 A case study on remote instrumentation of Vibration and CO 3 R2:2.1
temperature in bearing housings.
2 A case study on PID control in control system resistance, CO 2 T2:7.3
thermistor, thermocouple, pyrometers, temperature
indicators;
3 A case study of characterstic of temperature sensor using CO 2 R2:5.1
thermocouple and RTD sesnsor.
4 Design of an Automated Vibration Monitoring System for CO 4, T1:7.5
Condition Based Maintenance of a Lathe Machine. CO3
5 A case study for flow measurement using turbine flow meter. CO 3 R2:7.5
6 A case study on strain gauge measurements on large CO 4 R4:2.1
post-tensioned concrete beams of a railway support structure
7 A case study on Vehicle speed measurement model for CO 3 T4:7.3
video-based systems.
8 A case study of the national humidity and moisture CO 4 R4:5.1
measurement system.
9 A rectangular rosette is mounted on a steel late having CO5 T1:7.5
E=200Gn/m2 and Poisson’s ratio is 0.3. The three strains
measured are e1=72x10-6 , e2 = 120x10-6 , e3 = 248x10-6
calculate the principal strains and stresses, the maximum
shear stress and orientation angle for principal axis.
10 A rectangular rosette is mounted on a steel late having CO 4 R2:7.5
E=400Gn/m2 and Poisson’s ratio is 0.6. The three strains
measured are e1=72x10-6 , e2= 120x10-6 , e3 = 248x10-6
calculate the principal strains and stresses, the maximum
shear stress and orientation angle for principal axis. .
11 Describe typical closed-loop control systems that can be CO 6 R4:2.1
used in order to control the temperature of water being
heated by steam, and Draw the block diagram of the
arrangement and mention the use of feed back in application
12 Design and Implementation of steam control in steam power CO 6 T4:7.3
plant using Programmable Logic Controller
13 Comparing portable pyrometer performance with traditional CO 2 R4:5.1
DIP thermocouples in the foundry.
14 A McLeod gauge having V = 200 cm3 and a capillary CO 3 T1:7.5
diameter of 2.0mm is used to measure the gas pressure.
What will be the pressure of the gas corresponding to a
capillary of 4 cm?
15 Design and Implementation of Intelligent Traffic Control CO 6 R2:7.5
System using Programmable Logic Controller
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DISCUSSION OF DEFINITION AND TERMINOLOGY
1 Module-I:Measuring instruments examples, dynamic CO 1 R2:2.1
performance characteristics
2 Module-II:Measurement of temperature: Classification CO 2 T1:7.3
ranges, various principles of measurement, expansion,
electrical resistance, thermistor, thermocouple, pyrometers,
temperature indicators;
3 Module-III: Measurement of Speed: Mechanical CO 3 R2:5.1
tachometers, electrical tachometers, stroboscope
4 Module-IV:Measurement of Humidity: Moisture content of CO 4, T1:7.5
gases, sling psychrometer. CO 5
5 Module-V:Elements of Control Systems: Introduction, CO 6 R2:7.5
Importance, Classification.
DISCUSSION OF QUESTION BANK
1 Module-I:Measuring instruments examples, dynamic CO 1 R1:2.1
performance characteristics
2 Module-II:Measurement of temperature: Classification CO 2 T2:7.3
ranges, various principles of measurement, expansion,
electrical resistance, thermistor, thermocouple, pyrometers,
temperature indicators;
3 Module-III: Measurement of Speed: Mechanical CO 3 R1:5.1
tachometers, electrical tachometers, stroboscope
4 Module-IV:Measurement of Humidity: Moisture content of CO 4 T1:7.5
gases, sling psychrometer.
5 Module-V:Elements of Control Systems: Introduction, CO 6 R2:7.5
Importance, Classification.
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