CPC334 Process Instrumentation Syllabus:
CPC334 Process Instrumentation Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021
OBJECTIVE:
This course will able to help the students to be aware of various measurement system used in chemical & petrochemical industries to measure process variables.
UNIT I PRINCIPLES OF MEASUREMENT
Measuring Instrument: Introduction and its types- Elements and its function. Transducer: Importance and its classification – Measuring errors: Sources – reduction – quantification of systematic and Random errors. Performance characteristics: Static and Dynamic characteristics
UNIT II TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT
Principles of temperature measurement: Thermoelectric effect sensors – Varying resistance devices – Radiation thermometers – Thermography – Thermal expansion methods – Fibre-optic temperature sensors – Selection of temperature transducers.
UNIT III PRESSURE MEASUREMENT
Principles of Pressure Measurement: Manometers – Bourdon tube – Bellows – Diaphragms – Capacitive pressure sensor – Fibre-optic pressure sensors – Resonant-wire devices – Dead-weight gauge – Special measurement devices for low pressures measurement -Selection of pressure sensors.
UNIT IV FLOW AND VISCOSITY MEASUREMENT
Principles of Flow Measurement : Mass flow rate measurement and Volume flow rate measurement – Choice between flow meters for particular applications. Viscosity measurement: Capillary and tube viscometers – Falling body viscometer – Rotational viscometers.
UNIT V LEVEL MEASUREMENT
Principles of Level Measurement: Float systems – Pressure measuring devices – Capacitive devices – Ultrasonic level gauge – Radar (microwave) methods – Radiation methods – Vibrating level sensor and Laser methods – Choice between different level sensors.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
On the completion of the course students are expected to
CO1: Discuss the type, performance characteristics and error generation of measurement
CO2: Explain temperature measurement device applied in chemical industries
CO3: Describe various range of pressure measuring system used in process industries
CO4: Illustrate flow and viscosity measurement techniques related to production industries
CO5: Elaborate level measurement tool adopted in industries
CO6: Select suitable measurement instruments required in chemical & petrochemical industries based on learning
TEXT BOOKS
1. Alan S Morris, Reza Langari, “Measurement and Instrumentation: Theory and Application”, 3rd Edition, Academic Press, United States of America, 2001.
REFERENCES:
1. William C Dunn , “Fundamentals of Industrial Instrumentation and Process Control”, 1st Edition, McGraw Hill International Edition, New Delhi, 2005.
2. Singh S.K, “Industrial Instrumentation and Control”, 2nd Edition, McGraw Hill International Edition, New Delhi, 2006.