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DI03017031
Code: DI03017031
Credits: 4
Semester 3
PE
Process Instrumentation-I
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The official GTU curriculum for Process Instrumentation-I (subject code DI03017031) as prescribed for PE · Semester 3 divides the course into 5 units, covering 35 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 (DI03017031)Unit 1 Pressure Measurement Techniques 12 30
- 1.1 Importance of Pressure measurement. 1.2 Define types of pressure like static
- gauge pressure
- Conversion between various pressure units (e.g.
- Pascal, bar, atm, psi, mmHg
- Explain the working principles of following various manometers. U type
- well type
- inclined type ring type Barometer 1.5
- Compare following Mechanical Pressure sensing elements based on application
- pressure range
- sensitivity, and accuracy. Bellows Diaphragm Bourdon Tube compound gauge 1.6 Understand the working principles of following electrical pressure sensors and compare its merits and demerits. LVDT type strain gauge Piezo electric type Capacitance type Program Name: Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Instrumentation & Control Engineering Course / Subject Code : DI03017031 Course / Subject Name : Process Instrumentation-I 1.7.Describe optical pressure sensing techniques
- such as fiber Bragg grating (FBG) and interferometric methods. 1.8.Explain working principal of following types of vacuum sensor and compare its merits and demerits Thermal Conductivity gauge
- Pirani Gauge
- Ionization Gauge McLeod’s gauge 1.9 Understand the working principle of a pressure switch based on preset pressure limits. 1.10 Describe the key components of a dead weight tester. 1.9
- Understand the construction and working principle of a differential pressure transmitter
Unit 2 Flow Measurement Techniques 14 30
- Importance of flow measurement in industry. 2.2
- Define the terminology regarding to flow such as Specific gravity
- Measurement of flow rate in closed pipe using Bernoulli’s theorem. 2.4
- Define and distinguish between laminar and turbulent flow based on fluid behavior and characteristics. 2.5
- Importance of Reynolds Number. 2.6
- Select particular type of following differential flow sensing elements according to their working and application. Orifice plate flow nozzle Venturi tube Pitot tube Target. 2.7
- Understand the construction and working principle of following flowmeter and state their merits and demerits while selection for application. variable area flowmeter (e.g.
- rotameter) Magnetic flow meters. Ultrasonic flow meters. Turbine flow meter. Thermal flow meter. Vortex flow meter
- Program Name: Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Instrumentation & Control Engineering Course / Subject Code : DI03017031 Course / Subject Name : Process Instrumentation-I Mass flow meter. 2.8 Understand the operating principle of following positive displacement flow meters. Piston cylinder type Nutating disc
- Rotating vane. 2.9 Explain the role of flow switches in process control
- safety interlocks, and equipment protection. 2.10 Explain construction and working of Flow Transmitter (Electronic and pneumatic type)
Unit 3 Speed Measurement Techniques 06 12
- Need for Speed measurement. 3.2
- Understand the Principle of Operation following Mechanical tachometer. Revolution Counter Resonance tachometer 3.3
- Understand the Principle of Operation of following Electrical tachometer. D.C. tachometer A.C. tachometer Magnetic drag(Eddy current) tachometer 3.4 Understand the Principle of Operation of following Contactless Tachometer. Optical (photo electric) method
- Magnetic Pickup method. 3.5 Explain how stroboscopic effect is used to measure rotational speed
Unit 4 Moisture and Humidity Measurement Techniques 06 12
- 4.1 Differentiate between moisture and humidity in various contexts (air
- liquids). 4.2 Describe following humidity and moisture measurement techniques for different applications based on accuracy
- range, and environmental conditions. Wet and dry bulb type hygrometer. Hair hygrometer method Thin film capacitance type hygrometer method. Electrolytic hygrometer method Infrared absorption hygrometer method
Unit 5 Instrument Calibration 07 16
- Program Name: Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Instrumentation & Control Engineering Course / Subject Code : DI03017031 Course / Subject Name : Process Instrumentation-I 5.1 Calibration vs
- Re-ranging: Key Difference in the context of instrumentation 5.2 Purpose of zero and span adjustments in analog instruments State effect if they are incorrectly set. 5.3 Importance to record calibration error during calibration testing with suitable example. 5.4 Difference between setting the LRV/URV and performing a digital trim in a (digital) transmitter. 5.5 Calibration procedures steps for linear instruments
- non linear instruments and discreate instruments. 5.6 Instrument turndown and its important when selecting a flow or pressure transmitter. 5.7Steps to follow to ensure accurate calibration pressure transmitter in a process plant. 5.8 Perform basic calibration procedures using a dead weight tester for pressure gauge
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