EI010 305 (S) Basic Instrumentation

Teaching scheme 3 hours lecture and 1 hour tutorial per week Credits: 4

Objectives 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. To create a strong base in the fundamental philosophies of Instrumentation engineering. To study the different instruments, different static and dynamic characteristics of instruments, performance, errors etc. To give basic knowledge in different types of electrical machines used in instrumentation field. To have an adequate knowledge in fluid mechanics and air compressors. To give an idea about unit operations and different process involved in a process industry.

Module 1 (12 Hours) Historical development of Instrumentation engineering- Introduction to Instruments and Measurements -Typical applications of Instruments systems- Functional elements of an instrumentation system and examples- Classification of instruments. Measurement System performance- Units and standards- Calibration methods- Need for calibrationStandards of measurement- Classification of errors- Error analysis. Static characteristics Accuracy, Precision, Sensitivity, Linearity, Resolution, Hysteresis, Threshold, Input impedance, Loading effect etc. Dynamic characteristics. Module 2 (12 Hours) Electrical machines : A C and D C servo motors Synchros Constructional features Working of a Tachogenerator Stepper motors Construction, working, applications and specifications of stepper motors Universal motors - Constructional features Typical applications Criteria for selection of motors Gyroscope- Electromagnetic relays Contactors. Module 3 (12 Hours) Fluid mechanics: Introduction-Types of fluids- Properties of fluids- Pressure head- Vapor pressureFlow of fluids- Types of fluid flow- Fluid velocity- Rate equation of continuity- Energy of a liquid in motion- Bernoullis theorem- Venturi meter- Orifice meter- Pitot tube- Rotameter- Notches. Fluid friction losses in pipe fittings. Module 4 (12 Hours) Air compressors: Positive displacement compressors- Reciprocating air compressors-multi-stage air compressors with inter cooling- rotary positive displacement compressors- Construction and working principle of centrifugal and axial flow compressors. Introduction to pumps-centrifugal, rotary and reciprocating pumps-classification of centrifugal pumps and applications.

Module 5 (12 Hours)

Introduction to process systems: Unit operations- Transport of liquids, solids and gases- Mixing process - Separation process - Combustion process- Evaporators- Crystallization-DryingDistillation (concepts only) Description of the process of food industry and paper industry. References: 1. CO 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. A.K Sawhney, A course in Mechanical Measurement and Instrumentation, Dhanpat Rai & Doeblin E .O.Measurement systems, application & Design, McGrawHill Theraja, B.L., A Text book of Electrical Technology, Vol.II, S.C Chand and Co Nagoor kani, control systems, RBA publications. R.K.Bensal, Hydraulics and fluid mechanics, Laxmi publications. P.N Modi and Seth, Hydraulics and Fluid mechanics- Std book house. Rajput R.K., Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, S.Chand and Co. Bellani, Thermal engineering, Khanna publishers. Balchen J.G. and Mumme, K.J., Process Control structures and applications, Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., New York, 1988.