MR3491 Sensors and Instrumentation Syllabus:

MR3491 Sensors and Instrumentation Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. To understand the concepts of measurement technology.
2. To learn the various sensors used to measure various physical parameters.
3. To learn the fundamentals of signal conditioning, data acquisition and communication systems used in mechatronics system development
4. To learn about the optical, pressure and temperature sensor
5. To understand the signal conditioning and DAQ systems

UNIT I INTRODUCTION

Basics of Measurement – Classification of errors – Error analysis – Static and dynamic characteristics of transducers – Performance measures of sensors – Classification of sensors – Sensor calibration techniques – Sensor Output Signal Types.

UNIT II MOTION, PROXIMITY AND RANGING SENSORS

Motion Sensors – Potentiometers, Resolver, Encoders – Optical, Magnetic, Inductive, Capacitive, LVDT – RVDT – Synchro – Microsyn, Accelerometer – GPS, Bluetooth, Range Sensors – RF beacons, Ultrasonic Ranging, Reflective beacons, Laser Range Sensor (LIDAR).

UNIT III FORCE, MAGNETIC AND HEADING SENSORS

Strain Gage, Load Cell, Magnetic Sensors –types, principle, requirement and advantages: Magneto resistive – Hall Effect – Current sensor Heading Sensors – Compass, Gyroscope, Inclinometers.

UNIT IV OPTICAL, PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE SENSORS

Photo conductive cell, photo voltaic, Photo resistive, LDR – Fiber optic sensors – Pressure – Diaphragm, Bellows, Piezoelectric – Tactile sensors, Temperature – IC, Thermistor, RTD, Thermocouple. Acoustic Sensors – flow and level measurement, Radiation Sensors – Smart Sensors – Film sensor, MEMS & Nano Sensors, LASER sensors.

UNIT V SIGNAL CONDITIONING AND DAQ SYSTEMS

Amplification – Filtering – Sample and Hold circuits – Data Acquisition: Single channel and multichannel data acquisition – Data logging – applications – Automobile, Aerospace, Home appliances, Manufacturing, Environmental monitoring.

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
CO1: Recognize with various calibration techniques and signal types for sensors.
CO2: Describe the working principle and characteristics of force, magnetic, heading, pressure and temperature, smart and other sensors and transducers.
CO3: Apply the various sensors and transducers in various applications
CO4: Select the appropriate sensor for different applications.
CO5: Acquire the signals from different sensors using Data acquisition systems.

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Ernest O Doebelin, “Measurement Systems – Applications and Design”, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2009.
2. Sawney A K and Puneet Sawney, “A Course in Mechanical Measurements and
Instrumentation and Control”, Dhanpat Rai & Co, 12th edition New Delhi, 2013.

REFERENCES

1. C. Sujatha … Dyer, S.A., Survey of Instrumentation and Measurement, John Wiley & Sons, Canada, 2001.
2. Hans Kurt Tönshoff (Editor), Ichiro, “Sensors in Manufacturing” Volume 1, Wiley-VCH April 2001.
3. John Turner and Martyn Hill, “Instrumentation for Engineers and Scientists”, Oxford Science Publications, 1999.
4. Patranabis D, “Sensors and Transducers”, 2nd Edition, PHI, New Delhi, 2011.
5. Richard Zurawski, “Industrial Communication Technology Handbook” 2nd edition, CRC Press, 2015.