AU3022 Testing and Measurement Systems Syllabus:
AU3022 Testing and Measurement Systems Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The objective of this course is to provide the students an understanding on different degree of accuracy obtained from different types of instruments and uncertainties in measurements.
UNIT I MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS
Introduction to Measurement systems-static and dynamic measurement –closed and open loop system – Requirements and characteristics – Analysis of experimental detail. Error analysiscalibration of instruments
UNIT II TRANSDUCERS, MODIFIERS AND TERMINATING DEVICE
Transducers for Automotive Applications – Amplifiers- filters –data Acquisition- Indicators, Printers and displays – Signal analyzer
UNIT III MEASUREMENT SYTEMS
Engine torque – wheel force –exhaust temperature – aerodynamic measurements – G force measurement – fuel flow measurements- vibration measurement – acoustic measurement.
UNIT IV ENGINE EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES
I.S Code for Engine testing -Study of engine dynamometers – Instrumentation for testing of engine-measurement of noise- vibration- in cylinder gas flow-flame temperature- Dynamic Cylinder pressure measurements- Research and development.
UNIT V VEHICLE EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES
Laboratory tests – Study of chassis dynamometer – test tracks – Endurance Tests – crash tests – Vehicle performance test – Brake tests.
TOTAL:45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course, the student will be able to
1. Demonstrate their knowledge about different measurement method and devices used in industries.
2. Design measuring equipment’s for the measurement of pressure force, temperature and flow.
3. Generate new ideas in designing measuring instruments for automotive application.
4. Develop new system that would help in keeping the environment sustainable.
5. Interpret measurement data, to estimate measurement uncertainties.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Crouse W H and Anglin D L., “Automotive Mechanics”’ Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company, 2004.
2. J.G .Giles, Vehicle Operation & Testing.Volume 7 of Automotive technology series, Iliffe,1969
3. Richard D. Atkins, “An Introduction to Engine Testing and Development”, SAE International 2009.
4. Ernest O Doeblin, “Measurement systems”, McGraw Hill Publishers, 2011.
5. R. K . Jain, “Engineering Metrology”, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 2012.
REFERENCES:
1. A.W. JUDGE, Engineering Precision Measurement, Chapman and Hall Ltd, Essex Street W.C.,1951.
2. T.G. Beckwith and Buck, Mechanical Measurements, Oxford and IBH Publishing House, New Delhi, 1995.
3. D.Patambis , Principle of Industrial Instrumentation, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co, New Delhi, 1990.
4. Rangan, Sharma and Mani, Instrumentation Devices and systems, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co., Ltd., 1990.
5. J.G. Giles, Engine and Vehicle Testing, Illiffe books Ltd., London,1968.