" Instrumentation is defined as the art of science of measurement, calibration and control of process or process related equipment's."
EIS Syllabus
Objective
An undergraduate course on instrumentation systems in some form is regarded as an essential element of study for all electronic engineering students. A balance must be drawn between the diversity of sensors that are presented and the diversity of electronic signal processing techniques included so that a strong link with other courses is maintained.
Pre-requisite
System of units, Measuring Instruments, Measurement of Inductance and Capacitance AC bridges
An undergraduate course on instrumentation systems in some form is regarded as an essential element of study for all electronic engineering students. A balance must be drawn between the diversity of sensors that are presented and the diversity of electronic signal processing techniques included so that a strong link with other courses is maintained.
Pre-requisite
System of units, Measuring Instruments, Measurement of Inductance and Capacitance AC bridges
Module 1 : Instrumentation System
Basic characteristics of Instruments: static and dynamic.
Classification of Instruments.
Response for standard inputs: Unit step , Ramp and sinusoidal signals
Performance characteristics and Error analysis of measuring system
Module 2 : Transducers
Requirement of Transducers.
Classification of transducers
Advantages of Electrical Transducer.
Transducer used for measurement of different physical parameters such as : displacement, strain, temperature, pressure, flow, speed, accelerator, vibration, weight, level, sound, force and torque.
Sensors used in analytical measurement of PH, viscosity, Humidity and dew point.
Module 3 : Signal Generation and Conditioning system
Various signal generators and its implementation,
Active and passive filters.
Filter design for different applications.
Switch capacitor filter.
Logarithmic amplifier.
Instrumentation amplifier with programmable gain,
Window comparator.
Input -output protection circuit.
Frequency to voltage and voltage to frequency converters.
Current to voltage and voltage to current converters
Data converters.
Module 4 : Data Acquisition System and Advances in Instrumentation systems
Single channel data acquisition,
Multi-channel data acquisition systems,
Monitoring Instruments : Indicators, Alarm, Recorders
Data Logger,
PC-based Instrumentation System,
HMI, SCADA.
Virtual Instrumentation: concept and applications
Distributed Control System (DCS)
Module 5 : Controllers
Manipulations Devices,
The control valves, Valve characteristics,
Solenoid,
Servomechanism and DC and AC Motor.
Continuous and Discontinuous controller
Proportional controller. Proportional Band,
RESET controller
Rate controller
Composite controller.
Cascade controller,
Feed-forward controller
Module 6 : Calibration of Instruments and Controller Tuning
Need of Instrument Calibration.
Preparation for calibration.
Standard calibration procedure.
Five point calibration procedure.
Controller tuning: need and different method of controller tuning.
Basic characteristics of Instruments: static and dynamic.
Classification of Instruments.
Response for standard inputs: Unit step , Ramp and sinusoidal signals
Performance characteristics and Error analysis of measuring system
Module 2 : Transducers
Requirement of Transducers.
Classification of transducers
Advantages of Electrical Transducer.
Transducer used for measurement of different physical parameters such as : displacement, strain, temperature, pressure, flow, speed, accelerator, vibration, weight, level, sound, force and torque.
Sensors used in analytical measurement of PH, viscosity, Humidity and dew point.
Module 3 : Signal Generation and Conditioning system
Various signal generators and its implementation,
Active and passive filters.
Filter design for different applications.
Switch capacitor filter.
Logarithmic amplifier.
Instrumentation amplifier with programmable gain,
Window comparator.
Input -output protection circuit.
Frequency to voltage and voltage to frequency converters.
Current to voltage and voltage to current converters
Data converters.
Module 4 : Data Acquisition System and Advances in Instrumentation systems
Single channel data acquisition,
Multi-channel data acquisition systems,
Monitoring Instruments : Indicators, Alarm, Recorders
Data Logger,
PC-based Instrumentation System,
HMI, SCADA.
Virtual Instrumentation: concept and applications
Distributed Control System (DCS)
Module 5 : Controllers
Manipulations Devices,
The control valves, Valve characteristics,
Solenoid,
Servomechanism and DC and AC Motor.
Continuous and Discontinuous controller
Proportional controller. Proportional Band,
RESET controller
Rate controller
Composite controller.
Cascade controller,
Feed-forward controller
Module 6 : Calibration of Instruments and Controller Tuning
Need of Instrument Calibration.
Preparation for calibration.
Standard calibration procedure.
Five point calibration procedure.
Controller tuning: need and different method of controller tuning.
instrumentation_systems.pdf | |
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EIS Reference Books
eis_intro.pdf | |
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EIS IIT video Links :
Following link are useful Instrumentation courses :
http://nptel.ac.in/courses/108105064/
http://nptel.ac.in/courses/108105062/
EIS IIT pdfs link :
http://nptel.ac.in/courses/Webcourse-contents/IIT%20Kharagpur/Industrial%20Automation%20control/New_index1.html
Following link are useful Instrumentation courses :
http://nptel.ac.in/courses/108105064/
http://nptel.ac.in/courses/108105062/
EIS IIT pdfs link :
http://nptel.ac.in/courses/Webcourse-contents/IIT%20Kharagpur/Industrial%20Automation%20control/New_index1.html
Syllabus for Test 2 :
Module : Controllers
Module : Calibration of Instruments and Controller tuning
Tentative Date : 9th April 2014
Marks : 30
Module : Controllers
Module : Calibration of Instruments and Controller tuning
Tentative Date : 9th April 2014
Marks : 30
Calibration of Instruments and Controller tuning Animation links :
A ) Standard Calibration procedure
http://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=ELE1507
1. Ziegler-Nichols Continuous Cycling Tuning Method
http://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=ELE4708
2. Ziegler-Nichols Continuous Cycling Tuning Calculations
http://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=ELE4908
3. Ziegler-Nichols Reaction Curve Process Identification Procedure
http://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=ELE4608
A ) Standard Calibration procedure
http://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=ELE1507
1. Ziegler-Nichols Continuous Cycling Tuning Method
http://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=ELE4708
2. Ziegler-Nichols Continuous Cycling Tuning Calculations
http://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=ELE4908
3. Ziegler-Nichols Reaction Curve Process Identification Procedure
http://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=ELE4608
Controller Module pdfs
controllers.pdf | |
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controller_modes.pdf | |
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control_valve.pdf | |
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PID Control Animation Link : ( Traditional Day Lec )
http://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=ELE5308
http://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=ELE5308
Following Slides are useful for understanding feedback close loop systems :
1. The Dynamic Response of a Closed-Loop System
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/viewobject.aspx?id=IAU12408
2. Industrial Control Classifications
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/viewobject.aspx?id=IAU306
3. Feedback System Application
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/viewobject.aspx?id=IAU206
4. Elements of a Closed-Loop System
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/viewobject.aspx?id=IAU3306
5. Feed - Forward Control Systems
http://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=IAU3406
1. The Dynamic Response of a Closed-Loop System
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/viewobject.aspx?id=IAU12408
2. Industrial Control Classifications
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/viewobject.aspx?id=IAU306
3. Feedback System Application
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/viewobject.aspx?id=IAU206
4. Elements of a Closed-Loop System
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/viewobject.aspx?id=IAU3306
5. Feed - Forward Control Systems
http://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=IAU3406
PID Control :An introduction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UR0hOmjaHp0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UR0hOmjaHp0
Rescheduled Lecture Dated 07th March 2014 Contents :
Controller Application Example slides:
1. Analog Position Control
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/viewobject.aspx?id=IAU4406
2. Digital Position Control
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/viewobject.aspx?id=IAU4306
3. Closed loop Velocity System
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/viewobject.aspx?id=IAU4506
Controller Application Example slides:
1. Analog Position Control
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/viewobject.aspx?id=IAU4406
2. Digital Position Control
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/viewobject.aspx?id=IAU4306
3. Closed loop Velocity System
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/viewobject.aspx?id=IAU4506
Simple examples of PID control is shown in the video below :
Open-loop Vs Closed Loop System :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-OqgFE9SD4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-OqgFE9SD4
EIS Mid-term 1 Portion
Module 1 : Instrumentation system ( Electronic Instrumentation and control by Dr. Nandini Jog , Instrumentation Devices & Systems by Ragan Mani Sharma )
Module 2 : Transducers ( Electrical and Electronic Measurements & Instrumentation by A.K Sawney , Instrumentation Devices & Systems by Ragan Mani Sharma , Electronic Instrumentation and control by Dr. Nandini Jog )
Module 1 : Instrumentation system ( Electronic Instrumentation and control by Dr. Nandini Jog , Instrumentation Devices & Systems by Ragan Mani Sharma )
Module 2 : Transducers ( Electrical and Electronic Measurements & Instrumentation by A.K Sawney , Instrumentation Devices & Systems by Ragan Mani Sharma , Electronic Instrumentation and control by Dr. Nandini Jog )
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Exam Question Papers
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Realistic Examples of System Dynamics - 1st Second Order System and 2nd order System :
Website link
http://www.facstaff.bucknell.edu/mastascu/econtrolhtml/sysdyn/SysDyn2.html
Website link
http://www.facstaff.bucknell.edu/mastascu/econtrolhtml/sysdyn/SysDyn2.html
Torque , Weight , Vibration, Acceleration ,Viscosity , level and Sound Measurement
weight_and_force_measurement.pdf | |
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torque_measurement.pdf | |
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how_to_measure_torque_-_a_definitive_guide.pdf | |
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vibration_and_acceleration_measurement.pdf | |
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viscosity_measurment.pdf | |
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level_measurement.pdf | |
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Sound Measurement
sound_measurement_.pdf | |
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Pdf below is for Reference only
sound_measurement.pdf | |
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Strain Gauges
rasal_-_strain_gauge_combined.pdf | |
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Strain Gauge Practical Applications
practical_applications_of_strain_gauges.pptx | |
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Pressure Measurement
Mcleod Gauge
http://www.drkfs.net/MCLEOD.htm
Basic Principle of McLeod Vacuum Gauge
http://instrumentationandcontrollers.blogspot.in/2010/12/mcleod-vacuum-gauge.html
http://www.drkfs.net/MCLEOD.htm
Basic Principle of McLeod Vacuum Gauge
http://instrumentationandcontrollers.blogspot.in/2010/12/mcleod-vacuum-gauge.html
Pressure Measurement Scales
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/viewobject.aspx?id=IAU3806
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/viewobject.aspx?id=IAU3806
The Bourdon Tube Pressure Gauge
The Bourdon Tube measuring principle works by having a tube in the shape of a ‘C,’ which straightens as pressure increases. The intensity of the ‘straightening’ is linked to a coiled hair spring, which in turn moves the pointer around the dial.
The Bourdon Tube measuring principle works by having a tube in the shape of a ‘C,’ which straightens as pressure increases. The intensity of the ‘straightening’ is linked to a coiled hair spring, which in turn moves the pointer around the dial.
FLow Masurement 1
Types of FLowmeters , Bernoulli's Principles , Differential Pressure Flowmeters ( Orfice plate , Venturi Tube , Nozzle type and Pilot Tube).
Types of FLowmeters , Bernoulli's Principles , Differential Pressure Flowmeters ( Orfice plate , Venturi Tube , Nozzle type and Pilot Tube).
flow_measurement_1.pdf | |
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Types of FLowmeters Animation Link :
http://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=ELE2307
http://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=ELE2307
The Reynolds Number Animation Link :
http://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=ELE906
http://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=ELE906
Orifice Plate Flowmeter Animation link :
http://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=ELE1407
http://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=ELE1407
The Differential Pressure Flow Measuring Principle (Orifice-Nozzle-Venturi tube) Link :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUd4WxjoHKY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUd4WxjoHKY
Flow Measurement 2
Topics : Variable Area Flowmeter ( Rotameter) , Turbine Flowmeter , Electromagnetic Flowmeters and Ultrasonic FLometer.
Topics : Variable Area Flowmeter ( Rotameter) , Turbine Flowmeter , Electromagnetic Flowmeters and Ultrasonic FLometer.
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Ultrasonic Flowmeters Animation Link :
http://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=ELE5208
http://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=ELE5208
Multi- Viscosity Series Turbine Meter link :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0P8oU9ykc8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0P8oU9ykc8
LVDT Basics
Following pdfs and link might be useful for understanding Linear Variable Differential Transformer
Following pdfs and link might be useful for understanding Linear Variable Differential Transformer
lvdt_basics.pdf | |
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The LVDT: A Linear Voltage Differential Transformer in Action ( Animation )
http://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=IAU7807
http://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=IAU7807
The LVDT DC Conversion Circuit
http://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=IAU7907
http://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=IAU7907
Ultrasonic Sensors
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/viewobject.aspx?id=IAU106
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/viewobject.aspx?id=IAU106
Strain Gauges link
http://www.sensorland.com/HowPage002.html
http://www.sensorland.com/HowPage002.html
Humidity , Moisture and Dew point Measurement
humidity__mositure_and_dew_point_measurement.pdf | |
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Humidity Measurements
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/viewobject.aspx?id=ELE4308
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/viewobject.aspx?id=ELE4308
pH Measurement
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Link to Potentiometric pH measurement :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1wRXTl2L3I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1wRXTl2L3I