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DI01017011
Code: DI01017011
Credits: 4
Semester 1
PE
Fundamentals of Instrumentation & Control Engineering
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Follow on Instagram for UpdatesFundamentals of Instrumentation & Control Engineering Syllabus — Unit-wise Content
The official GTU curriculum for Fundamentals of Instrumentation & Control Engineering (subject code DI01017011) as prescribed for PE · Semester 1 divides the course into 5 units, covering 27 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (DI01017011)Unit 1 Introduction to Measurement system 12 30 1.1.Measurement
- The need for measurement Methods of measurement Block diagram of measurement system Examples of measurement system 1.2.Units of measurement Fundamental & Derived units CGS, MKS and SI system of measurement 1.3.Standards of measurement International
- Secondary and Working standards 1.4.Instrument Classification based on operation
- nature of signals. Selection criteria of instruments 1.5.Performance characteristics Static and dynamic behavior of instruments. Types of errors (i.e.
- random) 1.6.Transducers & Sensors Program Name: Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Instrumentation & Control Engineering Course / Subject Code: DI01017011 Course/Subject Name: Fundamentals of Instrumentation & Control Engineering Definition & its examples Classification of transducer & sensors o Based on principle of operation o Primary & Secondary transducer o Externally powered & Self generating type o Analog & Digital transducer Difference between transducer & sensor Selection of sensor / transducer 1.7.Important process parameters Definitions & Units o Temperature
- Flow and Level o Displacement and Speed o Dimension measurement (Thickness
- Width and Length) o Force and Torque o Vibration and Acceleration. o Density
- Humidity and pH List of sensors/ instruments/ devices for measurement of above-mentioned process parameters List of day-to-day & industrial applications of sensors/transducers 1.8.Concept of calibration
- its significance
Unit 2 Basics of Instrumentation & Control system 9 20
- 2.1 History and evolution of instrumentation From pneumatic and hydraulic systems to electrical and computerized control. The transition to the Internet of Things (IoT) revolutionizes instrumentation 2.2 Scope of instrumentation 2.3 Role of instrumentation in industries & benefits 2.4 Work profile of an instrument engineer 2.5 Terminologies related to instrumentation Program Name: Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Instrumentation & Control Engineering Course / Subject Code: DI01017011 Course/Subject Name: Fundamentals of Instrumentation & Control Engineering Instrumentation
- Control system
- Final control element
- Controller 2.6 Concept of control with day-to-day examples 2.7 Control system basics Definition
- block diagram
- terminologies and examples o Manual control system & Automation o Open loop system & Closed loop system o Feedback control system & Feedforward control system Examples: Tank water level control system
- Boiler drum level control system
- Chemical reactor temperature control
Unit 3 Pneumatic, Hydraulic and Electronic instrumentation 6 10
- Introduction to power sources
- its classification and scope 3.2
- Pneumatic control system Essential components of a basic pneumatic control system Merits and demerits of pneumatic control systems Applications of pneumatic control systems Checkpoints for failure of pneumatic control systems 3.3
- Hydraulic control system Essential components of a basic hydraulic control system Merits and demerits of hydraulic control systems Applications of hydraulic control systems Checkpoints for failure of hydraulic control systems 3.4
- Electronic control system Essential components of a basic electronic control system Merits and Demerits of electronic control systems Applications of electronic control systems Checkpoints for failure of electronic control systems 3.5
- Comparison (pneumatic v/s hydraulic v/s electronic)
Unit 4 Advancements in Industrial Instrumentation for Automation 9 20
- Program Name: Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Instrumentation & Control Engineering Course / Subject Code: DI01017011 Course/Subject Name: Fundamentals of Instrumentation & Control Engineering 4.1.Evolution of Industrial automation (Industrial Revolutions i.e. from IR 1.0 to IR 4.0) 4.2.Significance of advanced industrial instrumentation in the era of Industrial Revolution 4.0 4.3.PLC
- DCS and SCADA Block diagram Components Advantages and disadvantages Industrial applications 4.4.Internet of Things (IoT) Introduction to IoT Key features of IoT Block diagram Basic components Advantages and disadvantages Industrial & Real-life applications of IoT
Unit 5 Safety and Sustainability in Industrial Instrumentation 9 20 5.1. Safety Aspects in Industrial Instrumentation
- Industrial Hazards and Instrumentation Classification of hazardous area (as per IEC) o Area classification o Apparatus (Gas) classification o Temperature classification Role of Instrumentation & Control in industrial safety Safety Instrumented System o Equipment protection system o Emergency shutdown system o Safety critical system o Interlock system (engineering) 5.2
- Environmental impact and sustainability: Program Name: Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Instrumentation & Control Engineering Course / Subject Code: DI01017011 Course/Subject Name: Fundamentals of Instrumentation & Control Engineering Instrumentation’s role in sustainability. Role of energy-efficient sensors
- smart transmitters, and low- power designs to reduce resource consumption. Proper disposal of old instruments (e-waste management) is crucial for sustainability
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