BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCE PILANI,

K.K. Birla Goa Campus

First semester 2019-2020
Course handout (part –II)
02/08/19

In addition to part –I (General handout for all courses appended to the timetable) this portion gives
further details regarding the courses.)
Course No. : INSTR F312
Course Title : Transducers and Measurement Systems
Instructor In-Charge : GAUTAM BACHER

1. COURSE DESCRIPTION:

INSTR F312 TRANSDUCERS AND MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS 303

Importance and types of measurement, generalized measurement system, functional

elements, static & dynamic characteristics, Resistive, inductive, capacitive and
piezoelectric transducers, primary sensing elements, measurement techniques for motion,
pressure, Flow, temperature, level, humidity, pH, viscosity, signal conditioning techniques
using bridge, op-amp, instrumentation amplifier, carrier, chopper, charge, isolation
amplifier, data converters, filters.

2. SCOPE AND OBJECTIVE:

The objective of the course is to have a detailed study of measurement systems and to
understand their application in the areas of monitoring, control and experimental
engineering analysis.

3. TEXT BOOK:
T1: Ernest O. Doebelin, “Measurement Systems Applications and Design”, Tata McGraw
Hill Edition, Fifth Edition, 2004

T2: Bhanot Surekha, “Transducers and Measurement Systems”, Notes EDD Vol. I&II, 2007

4. REFERENCE BOOKS:

R1: Murthy D.V.S, “Transducers and Instrumentation”, PHI, I ed., 1995.

R2: Jones B.E, “Instrumentation, Measurement and Feedback”, TMH, 1978.

R3: Sawhney A.K, “Electrical & Electronics Measurement and Instrumentation”,

Dhanpat Rai & Co.
5. COURSE PLAN:

Lectu Learning Objectives Topics to be Reference to

re covered book chapter
No.
To understand the basic concept Definition of measurement, method of Chap 1 (T2)
1 measurement measurement, types of instruments
To identify functional elements Functional elements of generalized
of an instrument, modes of an measurement system, Active/Passive
2 instrument transducers, Analog/Digital mode of
Chap 2 (T1)
operation, Null and Deflection methods.
To identify the desired, Input output configuration of
interfering and modifying measurement system, Methods of Chap 2 (T1)
3,4 inputs and methods of correction of modifying and interfering
correction inputs
To study static performance Calibration, Precision, Accuracy,
characteristics, statistical threshold, resolution, Hysteresis,
Chap 3 (T2)
5, 6 analysis of errors Linearity, Sensitivity, drift, Span, Range,
Normal Distribution curve, Probable
error
To study dynamic performance Types of excitation inputs; step, ramp and
characteristics frequency response of First and Second Chap 3 (T1)
7,8 order systems

To learn about Resistive Resistive potentiometer, Strain gauges Chap 4 (T1)

9,10 transducers Chap 4 (T2)

To learn about Inductive LVDT-Linear variable differential Chap 5 (T2)

11 transducers transformer Chap 25 (R3)

To learn about Capacitive and Capacitance pickups, Piezoelectric Chap 6 & 7 (T2)
12,13 Piezoelectric transducers transducers
To learn about Photoelectric Photoemmissive, Photoconductive, Chap 8 (T2)
14 transducers Photovoltaic, Phototransistor
To learn about bridge circuits, Op-amps, Instrumentation Amplifiers,
15,16, Chap 11& 12
op-amps. Chopper amplifier, carrier amplifiers etc.
17,18 (T2)
19,20 To learn about Filters, Analog filters Chap 10 (T1)
To learn about data converters A/D and D/A converter Chap 14 (T1)
21, 22
To learn methods of force Elastic Elements (Bourdon tube, Bellows,
23, 24 measurement using elastic Diaphragm). Chap 5,6 (T1)
elements
To learn fundamentals of Units of pressure, manometers, Pressure
25,26, Chap 6 (T1)
pressure measurements, transducers.
27 calibration
To learn techniques of high and Bridgman, Mc-leod, Thermal
28, 29 low pressure measurement conductivity, Ionization Gauge
Chap 6 (T1)
To learn importance and Obstruction meters, Rotameters, Pitot
30,31 techniques of flow tube Chap 7 (T2)
measurement
To learn techniques of flow Turbine meter ,electromagnetic flow
32, 33 measurement meters, ultrasonic flow meters, vortex Chap 7 (T2)
shedding, laser Doppler velocity meter
To learn techniques of flow Hot wire anemometer ,mass flow meter,
34 measurement positive displacement meter
Chap 7 (T2)
To learn conventional Thermal expansion methods –Bimetallic,
35 techniques of temperature liquid in glass ,pressure thermometer Chap 8 (T2)
measurement
 To learn techniques of Thermocouples, RTDs, Thermistors,
temperature measurement Semiconductors sensors
36,37 using devices having electrical
Chap 8 (T2)
output
To learn techniques of Radiation fundamentals, radiation
38 temperature measurement detectors, radiation Pyrometers Chap 8 (T2)
using radiation methods
To learn methods of level and Direct and indirect methods, ultrasonic,
39 measurement radar, microwave Chap 21 (T1)
To learn about MEMS based MEMS technology, MEMS based sensors Chap 10 (T1)
40 Sensors

6. EVALUATION SCHEME:

EC.
Component Duration Weightage Date & Time Nature
No
1 1/10/19
Mid Sem Exam 90 min 70 marks CB
9.00 to 10.30 AM
3 Assignment
/Surprise
40 marks Will be announced later OB
Test/Announced
quiz
4 Comprehensive
3 hours 90 marks 4/12/19 (AN) CB
Exam

Note: Minimum 20% of the evaluation component will be open book

6. CHAMBER CONSULTATION HOUR: Th 8,F 8

7. NOTICES: A Wing Notice Board

8. Makeup Policy: Make-up will be granted for any of the evaluation components with prior
permission of the Instructor-in-charge and on extremely genuine grounds.

Instructor in-charge

INSTR F312