Course L T P C

Course Code 18ECO133T Course Name SENSORS AND TRANSDUCERS O Open Elective
Category 3 0 0 3

Pre-requisite Co-requisite Progressive

Nil Nil Nil
Courses Courses Courses
Course Offering Department Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering Data Book / Codes/Standards Nil

Course Learning Rationale (CLR): The purpose of learning this course is to: Learning Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)
CLR-1 : Gain knowledge on classification, and characteristics of transducers 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
CLR-2 : Acquire the knowledge of different types of inductive and capacitive sensors

PSO 1: Automatic control

Expected Proficiency (%)
Expected Attainment (%)

for continuous& discrete

Individual & Team Work
Engineering Knowledge
CLR-3 : Acquire the knowledge of different types of thermal and radiation sensors

Design & Development

Project Mgt. & Finance

systemsUtilize PLC &

CLR-4 : Acquire the knowledge of different types of magnetic sensors

Modern Tool Usage

management skills
Life Long Learning

DCS for control of

Society & Culture
Problem Analysis

Analysis, Design,
Level of Thinking

systemsEffective
CLR-5 : Acquire the knowledgeof different types of sensors measuring non-Electrical quantity

Communication
Environment &
Sustainability
CLR-6 : Locate the Applications of sensors in industries and home appliances

Research
(Bloom)

PSO-2:

PSO-3:
Ethics
Course Learning Outcomes (CLO): At the end of this course, learners will be able to:
CLO-1 : To demonstrate the various types of basic sensors. 2,3 80 80 H - H - - H H H - - - H H - -
CLO-2 : Understand the inductive and capacitive sensors which are used for measuring various parameters. 1,2 80 80 H - - H - H - - - - - H - H -
CLO-3 : Understand the thermal and radiation sensors 1 80 80 - - - - - H - - H H - - H - -
CLO-4 : Have an adequate knowledge on the various magnetic sensors 3 80 80 - H H - - - - - - - - - - H -
CLO-5 : To demonstrate the various types of basic sensors measuring non electrical quantity 3 80 80 - - H - H - - - - - - H - - H
CLO-6 : Select the right transducer for the given application 3 80 80 H - H - - H H H - - - H H - -

Duration (hour) 9 9 9 9 9
Measurement of Non-Electrical quantity:
SLO-1 Introduction to sensors/ transducers, Principles Introduction to Inductive sensor Thermal sensors: Introduction Magnetic sensors: Introduction
Introduction
S-1
Sensitivity and linearity of the
SLO-2 Classification based on different criteria Thermal Expansion type. Villari effect Flow Measurement – Introduction.
sensor
SLO-1 Characteristics of measurement systems Transformer type transducer Acoustics temperature sensors. Wiedmann effect Ultrasonic Flow Meters.
S-2 Static characteristics Accuracy, Precision,
SLO-2 Electromagnetic transducer Thermo-emf sensor. Hall effect Hot Wire Anemometers.
Resolution, Sensitivity
Materials for thermos-emf
SLO-1 Dynamic characteristics. Magnetosrtictive transducer Construction, Electromagnetic Flow meters.
S-3 sensors.
SLO-2 Environmental Parameters Materials used in inductive sensor Thermocouple construction performance characteristics, Principle and types.
SLO-1 Characterization and its type Mutual Inductance change type Types. and its Application Measurement of Displacement.
S-4 Thermo-sensors using
SLO-2 Electrical characterization. LVDT: Construction. Introduction to smart sensors Introduction and types.
semiconductor device
SLO-1 Mechanical Characterization. Material, input output relationship, Pyroelectric thermal sensors Film sensors: Introduction Measurement of Velocity/ Speed.
S-5
SLO-2 Thermal Characterization Synchros-Construction Introduction Thick film sensors Introduction and types.

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 SLO-1 Optical Characterization. Capacitive sensor: Introduction characteristics Microelectromechanical systems Measurement of Liquid Level.
S-6
SLO-2 Errors and its classification. Parallel plate capacitive sensor Application Micromachining. Introduction and types.
Variable thickness dielectric
SLO-1 Selection of transducers. Radiation sensors. Nano sensors Measurement of Pressure.
capacitive sensor
S-7
Applications: Industrial weighing systems: Link–
SLO-2 Introduction to mechanical sensors Electrostatic transducer Introduction Introduction and types.
lever mechanism.
SLO-1 Resistive potentiometer and types Piezoelectric elements Characteristics Load cells – pneumatic, elastic and their mounting. Measurement of Vibration.
S-8 Strain gauge: Theory, type, design consideration,
SLO-2 Ultrasonic Sensors Geiger counters different designs of weighing systems. Introduction and types.
sensitivity.
SLO-1 Resistive transducer: RTD, materials used in RTD Calculation of sensitivity. Scintillation detectors conveyors type. Application of sensors in industries
S-9 Capacitor microphone, response
SLO-2 Thermistor: thermistor material, shape Application on radiation sensors weighfeeder type. Application of sensors in home appliances
characteristics

1. Patranabis, D., “Sensors and Transducers”, 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall India Pvt. Ltd, 2010.
2. Doeblin, E.O., “Measurement Systems: Applications and Design”, 6thEdition, Tata McGraw-Hill Book Co., 4. Murthy, D.V.S., “Transducers and Instrumentation”, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2010.
Learning
2011. 5. Neubert H.K.P., “Instrument Transducers – An Introduction to their performance and Design”, Oxford
Resources
3. Bentley, J. P., “Principles of Measurement Systems”, 4th Edition, Addison Wesley Longman Ltd., UK, University Press, Cambridge, 2003.
2004.

Learning Assessment
Continuous Learning Assessment (50% weightage)
Bloom’s Final Examination (50% weightage)
CLA – 1 (10%) CLA – 2 (15%) CLA – 3 (15%) CLA – 4 (10%)#
Level of Thinking
Theory Practice Theory Practice Theory Practice Theory Practice Theory Practice
Remember
Level 1 40 % - 30 % - 30 % - 30 % - 30% -
Understand
Apply
Level 2 40 % - 40 % - 40 % - 40 % - 40% -
Analyze
Evaluate
Level 3 20 % - 30 % - 30 % - 30 % - 30% -
Create
Total 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 %
# CLA – 4 can be from any combination of these: Assignments, Seminars, Tech Talks, Mini-Projects, Case-Studies, Self-Study, MOOCs, Certifications, Conf. Paper etc.,

Course Designers
Experts from Industry Experts from Higher Technical Institutions Internal Experts
1. D. Karthikeyan, Controlsoft Engineering India Pvt Ltd, [email protected] 1. Dr. J. Prakash, MIT, Chennai, [email protected] Mrs. K. Vibha, SRMIST
2. V. Venkateswaran, Instrumentation Consultant, [email protected] 2. Dr. D. Nedumaran, Madras University, [email protected] Dr. G. Joselin Retna Kumar, SRMIST

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