Analytical Instrumentation
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The official GTU curriculum for Analytical Instrumentation (subject code DI04017021) as prescribed for PE · Semester 4 divides the course into 5 units, covering 66 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 (DI04017021)Unit 1 Introduction to analytical instrumentation
- 1.1. Analytical Instrumentation: - Definition, Block diagram of analytical instrument and each element explanation
- 1.2. Compare Classical analytical techniques with instrumental technique
- 1.3. Classification: -Spectral, Electro-analytical and Separation methods(introduction to each method)
- 1.4. Elements of optical Radiation sources:-Introduction to sunlight, incandescent, Fluorescent, LASER optical filter, Monochromator- prism, Grating.
Unit 2 Analytical Instrumentation for Measurement Thermo-Mechan ical Properties Measurement
- 2.1. Viscosity measurement techniques.
- 2.1.2. Saybolt viscometer
- 2.1.3. Zahn Cup viscometer
- 2.1.4. Ford Cup viscometer
- 2.2. Density measurement techniques.
- 2.2.1. Pressure head type densitometer
- 2.2.2. Displacer type densitometer
- 2.2.3. Float type densitometer
- 2.2.4. Buoyancy effect type densitometer
- 2.3. Thermal conductivity analysis.
- 2.3.2. Dual hot wire thermal conductivity cell.
Unit 3 Analytical Instrumentation for Electrical Property Measurement
- 3.1. Introduction and applications Methods of measurement of conductance : 3.1.1.null method 3.1.2direct reading method 3.1.3Conductivity cell 3.1.4Temperature compensation in conductivity measurement
- 3.2. pH analyzer 3.2.1Principle of pH measurement. 3.2.2Electrodes for pH measurement. 3.2.3Electronics circuit for pH measurement.
- 9. 20% GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Instrumentation and Control Engineering Subject Code : DI04017021 Subject Name : Analytical Instrumentation w.e.f. 2025-26 http://syllabus.gtu.ac.in/ Page 3 of 7 3.3.1Paramagnetic O2 analyzer 3.3.2dumb-bell type 3.3.3wind type 3.3.2Heat of reaction analyzer 3.3.4Dissolved O2 analyzer.
Unit 4 Analytical Instrumentation for radiant Properties Measurement
- 4.1. Electromagnetic radiation
- 4.1.1. Electromagnetic spectrum
- 4.1.2. Interaction of radiation with matter 4.2Laws relating to Absorption of radiation.
- 4.2.1. Lambert’s law
- 4.2.2. Beer’s law
- 4.2.3. Beer- Lambert’s law
- 4.3. Absorption instruments
- 4.3.1. Colorimeters (photometer)
- 4.3.3. X-ray technique of analysis by absorption.
- 4.3.4. X-ray technique of analysis by diffraction.
- 4.4. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance(NMR)
- 4.4.2. Block diagram
Unit 5 Analytical Instrumentation for Auxiliary & Environmental Monitoring Technology
- 5.1. Chromatography: - Principle and classification of chromatography
- 5.1.1. Gas chromatographic system: principle, diagram, basic components of GC, working applications
- 5.1.2. Liquid chromatographic system: principle, diagram, basic components of LC, working applications
- 5.2.1. Theory of operation
- 5.2.2. Classify Refractometer
- 5.3. Environmental pollution monitoring instruments
- 5.3.1. Types and concentration of various Gas pollutant
- 5.3.2. SO2 measurement using conductivity method
- 5.3.3. Nitrogen oxide measurement using Chemiluminescence
- 5.3.4. Ozone measurement using conductivity meter
- 9. 20% Total 45 100 GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Instrumentation and Control Engineering Subject Code : DI04017021 Subject Name : Analytical Instrumentation w.e.f. 2025-26 http://syllabus.gtu.ac.in/ Page 4 of 7 SUGGESTED PRACTICAL EXERCISES The following practical outcomes (PrOs) that are the sub-components of the Cos. Some of the PrOs marked‘*’ are compulsory, as they are crucial for that particular CO. These PrOs need to be attained at least at the ‘Precision Level’ of Dave’s Taxonomy related to ‘Psychomotor Domain’. Approx. Hrs. required
- 1. Identify the elements of analytical instruments in Laboratory 2Hrs
- 2. Measure viscosity of a given solution using a viscometer. 2Hrs
- 3. Measure density of a given solution using float type densitometer. 4Hrs
- 4. Measure conductivity of given solution using digital conductivity meter. 2Hrs
- 5. Plot effect of temperature on conductivity of given aqueous solution 2Hrs
- 6. Measure pH of given solution using double electrode method. 4Hrs
- 7. Measure pH of given solution using combination electrode method. 4Hrs
- 8. Plot the effect of temperature on pH of given aqueous solution 4Hrs
- 9. To study wind type O2 analyzer. 4Hrs
- 10. Measure O2 concentration in given gas mixture. 2Hrs
- 11. Prepare electrode and measure dissolved O2 concentration in given sample. 2Hrs
- 12. Water analysis using water analyzer 2Hrs
- 13. Verify Beer-Lambert’s law using Trainer kit. 2Hrs
- 14. Analyze given sample using colorimeter. 2Hrs
- 15. Test and calibrate spectrophotometer. 2Hrs
- 16. Measure % transmission, absorption and concentration of given sample using spectrophotometer. 2Hrs GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Instrumentation and Control Engineering Subject Code : DI04017021 Subject Name : Analytical Instrumentation w.e.f. 2025-26 http://syllabus.gtu.ac.in/ Page 5 of 7 Approx. Hrs. required
- 17. Analyze given gas mixture using gas chromatograph. 2Hrs
- 18. Measure refractive index using refactometer. 2Hrs 48 Note i. More Practical Exercises can be designed and offered by the respective course teacher to develop the industry relevant skills / outcomes to match the COs. The above table is only a suggestive list. ii. The following are some sample ‘Process’ and ‘Product’ related skills (more may be added / deleted depending on the course)that occur in the above listed Practical Exercises of this course required which are embedded in the COs and ultimately the competency.. Sr.No. Sample Performance Indicators for the PrOs Weightage in%
- 1. Prepare experimental setup 30
- 2. Operate the equipment setup or circuit 10
- 3. Follow safe practices measures 20
- 4. Record observations correctly 20
- 5. Interpret the result and conclude 20 Total 100 MAJOR EQUIPMENT / INSTRUMENTS AND SOFTWARE REQUIRED These major equipment / instruments and Software required to develop PrOs are given below with broad specifications to facilitate procurement of them by the administrators / management of the institutes.This will ensure conduction of practical in all institutions across the state in proper way so that the desired skills are developed in students. S. No. Equipment Name with Broad Specifications PrO. No.
- 1. pH meter 6,7,8
- 2. Conductivity meter 4,5 GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Instrumentation and Control Engineering Subject Code : DI04017021 Subject Name : Analytical Instrumentation w.e.f. 2025-26 http://syllabus.gtu.ac.in/ Page 6 of 7