INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL SYSTEMS

LABORATORY
LAB MANUAL

Course Code : ME704PC

Regulations : R16
Class : IV Year I Semester (ME)

Prepared by

Sk. Hussain Basha

Assistant Professor

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 LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
Week-1 CALIBRATION OF CAPACTIVE TRANSDUCER
Calibration of capacitive transducer for angular measurement.

Week-2 CALIBRATION OF LVDT

Study and calibration of LVDT transducer for displacement measurement.
Week-3 STUDY OF RESISTANCE TEMPERATURE DETECTOR
Study of resistance temperature detector for temperature measurement.
Week-4 CALIBRATION OF THERMISTOR
Calibration of thermister for temperature measurement.

Week-5 CALIBRATION OF THERMOCOUPLE

Calibration of thermocouple for temperature measurement.

Week-6 CALIBRATION OF PRESSURE GUAGE

Calibration of Pressure gauges.
Week-7 CALIBRATION OF STRAIN GUAGE
Calibration of strain gauge for temperature measurement.
Week-8 CALIBRATION OF PHOTO SPEED PICKUP
Study and calibration of photo speed pickups for the measurement of speed.

Week-9 CALIBRATION OF ROTAMETER

Study and calibration of rotameter for flow measurement.

Week-10 CALIBRATION OF VIBROMETER

Study and use of a Seismic pickup for the measurement of vibration amplitude of an engine bed at various
Loads.
WeeK-11 MEASUREMENT OF VACUUM
Calibration of Mcleod gauge for low pressure.
Week-12 CALIBRATION OF MAGNETIC SPEED PICKUP
Study and calibration of magnetic speed pickups for the measurement of speed.
Reference Books:
1. D.S.Kumar,―MeasurementSystems:Applications&Design‖,AnuradhaAgencies,1st Edition,2013
2. C.Nakra,K.K.Choudhary,―Instrumentation,Measurement&Analysis‖,Tata McGrawHill, 1st Edition,2013.
Web References:
1. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/112107240/

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 EXPERIMENT -1

CALIBRATION OF CAPACITIVE TRANSDUCER FOR ANGULAR DISPLACEMENT

Aim:
To calibrate capacitive transducer for angular displacement.

Apparatus:
Capacitive transducer & Angular displacement indicator

Theory:
Capacitance is well known to be a function of effective area of the conductors, separation between them ,and the
dielectric strength of the material in the separation. Capacitive transducers convert the physical quantity to be
measured in to a change of capacitance which is processed by them ensuring circuit of the transducer. The
capacitance of
A parallel plate capacitor may be changed by varying the separation between the plates, varying the effective
area of the plates or varying the dielectric. The over lapping area between two stator and rotor plates of the
capacitor goes on changing gas the shaft capacitor is rotated. The arrangement is used to demonstrate the
measurement of angular displacement.

Principle:
The capacitive transducer works on the principle of change in capacitance due to change in overlapping area of
plates can be used for angular displacement measurement. The capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor which is
given by
C = є. A/d
where C = Capacitance of a capacitor in Farads)
є = єrєo
є = Permittivity of the dielectric medium ( F/m)

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A= Area of plates or electrodes. (m2)
єr = Relative permittivity (dielectric constant)
єo= Permittivity of free space ( 8.54*10-12 F/m )
d = Distance between two plates (m )
The change in overlapping area of rotating parallel plates is considered for measuring angular displacement.

specification:

Sensor : : Angular plate capacitor

Sensor Material : Aluminum plates

Dielectric Medium : Air

Displacement : 0 to 90 0
Accuracy : 5 to10%

Power : 230V +/- 10% 50HZ

Procedure:

1. Connect the capacitive pick-up to the input socket o the front panel of the instrument tutor.

2. Allow the instrument in On position for 10 minutes for initial warm-up

3. Move the moving plate to Zero position.

4. Adjust the ZERO potentiometer so that the display reads„000‟

5. Now turn the shaft of the capacitive pick-up to full clockwise position gently till the scale reading is 1700.
Adjust the meter reading to 1700 by operating the CAL POT.

6. Turn the shaft of the capacitive pick-up full clockwise position in a gentle manner in step of 5 to 100 for
angular sensor and note down the reading in the tabular column till 1700

7. A known displacement is given to the parallel plate and note down the readings corresponding to input
angular displacement and indicated angular displacement on the digital meter in the following observation
table.

8. Plot the input and output readings on the x and y axis of a graph.

9. Repeatability can be calculated by repeating the experiment 3 to 4 times and tabulating the readings both for
ascending and descending of angular displacement.

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Tabular column:

Sno Angular displacement Measured Error Correction Absolute %Error

protractor reading Displacement reading (Rm–Ra) (Ra– Rm ) [(Rm -Ra)/ Rm]*100
( Ra in Degrees ) (Rm)0
(degrees) (degrees) (degrees)
1
2 300 310 10 - 10 0.58 %
3
4
5
6

Specimen calculation:

Considering the second observation, the specimen calculations are as follows.

Angular displacement protractor reading, Ra= 300
Measured angular displacement reading using digital indicator ,Rm = 31 0
Error =Rm–Ra = 310 -300 = 1 0
Correction = -(error ) = Ra– Rm = 30 - 31 = - 1 0
Absolute %Error = [(Rm -Ra)/Rm]*100 = [(31- 30)/31]*100 = 3.2 %

Graph:
Plot a graph using the true angular displacement on X axis & measured angular displacement on Yaxis . Accuracy
and the linearity of the capacitance sensor can be calculated by the graphs,

Precautions:
 All connections should be neat and clean.
 Digital indicator reading has to be noted accurately.
 Readings on the Protractor is noted without parallax error.
 To check the power source, it should be 230V 10%, 50 Hz. to avoid over voltage hazards.
 To get best performance, you have to put the instrument at dust proof and humidity free environment.
 Do not try to open the instrument or repair it.

Result:

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Pre viva questions:
1. Name the angular displacement measuring Transducer.
2. What is the relation between d, A and permittivity of free space?
3. Why is initial adjustment is needed.?
4. What is calibration?
5. What is measurement process
Post viva Questions:
1. On what parameters the capacitance depends.
2. What is principle used in this experiment.
3. What is measurand?
4. What is the range of the instrument.
5. What is error and correction

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 EXPERIMENT -2

STUDY AND CALIBRATION OF LVDT TRANDUCER

FOR DISPLACEMENT MEASUREMENT

Aim:
To Calibrate Linear variable differential transformer (LVDT) for the performance using micrometer.

Apparatus:
LVDT, Digital Indicator, Micrometer.

Theory:
LVDT consists of a cylindrical former where it is surrounded by a one primary winding in the center of the
former and two secondary windings at the sides. The number of turns in both the secondary windings are
equal, but they are opposite to each other, ie., if the left secondary windings is in the clockwise direction,
the right secondary windings will be in the anti-clockwise direction, hence the net output voltages will be
the difference in voltages between the two secondary coil. The two secondary coil is represented as S 1 and
S2. Esteem iron core is placed in the center of the cylindrical former which can move in to and fro motion
as shown in the figure.

Principle:
LVDT works on the principle of mutual induction, and the displacement which is a non-electrical energy is
converted into an electrical energy. This transducer converts linear motion to a voltage signal.

SPECIFICIATIONS

INDICATOR
DISPLAY : ½ digit seven segment red LED display of Range 200mV for full scale deflection.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE : +100 c to 550C
ZERO ADJUSTMENT : Front panel through Potentiometer
SENSTIVITY : 0.1 mm
SYSTEMINACCURACY : 1%
REPEATABILITY:1%
CONNECTION :Through 6 core shielded cable within connector.
FUSE : 250mA fast glow type.
POWER : 230 V +/- 10%, 50Hz

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Fig: LVDT setup

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 Experimental procedure:
The experiment can be carried out for both +ve and –ve sides.

1. Connect the power cable to 230V, 50Hz to mains and switch on the instrument.

2. Make the display to read zero(000) by using zero knob.

3. Connect the LVDT cable pins to the instrument with proper color code.

4. Makethedisplaytoreadzerobyrotatingthemicrometer.Thisiscallednull balancing and note down

the micrometer reading.

5. Give the displacement of 5mm by rotating the micrometer from the null position either clockwise or
anticlockwise.

6. Then display will be read5.00mm.ifnotadjustthedisplaybyusingCalknob.Nowtheinstrumentis

calibrated.

7. Again rotate the micrometer to null position and from the retake down the reading in steps of 1m,.
that is on both the sides.

8. Plot the graph micrometer reading v/s display reading (Actual reading v/s Measured reading)

Observations:

Range of Micrometer. : ----------

Least count of Micrometer. : ----------
Linearity Range of LVDT. : ----------
Least count of LVDT. : ----------
Initial reading of Indicator (null position): Micro meter reading at null position.

Tabular column:
I) Display for +ve side:(Anti clock wise rotation) : Pull Position

No Actual Measured Error = Correction= Absolute %Error=

Reading, Ra Reading,Rm (Rm - Ra) (Ra - Rm) [(Rm - Ra ) / Rm ] * 100
(mm) ( mm) (mm) (mm)

1 + 0.5 + 0.4 - 0.10 + 0.10 25.00 %

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Parameter relations:
1. Ra=Actual Reading (Pressure gauge reading)

2. Rm=Measured Reading (Indicator reading)

3. Error (E)=Rm- Ra

4. A b s o l u t e %Error= (Error/ Actual reading)*100

Specimen calculations:
Considering the first observation, the specimen calculations are as follows.
Actual Reading, Ra = + 0.5 mm
Measured Reading, Rm = + 0.4 mm
Error = Rm -Ra = + 0.4 – 0.5 = - 0.1 mm
Correction = - Error = Ra - Rm = + 0.5 – 0.4 = + 0.1 mm
Absolute %Error = [(Rm - Ra) / Rm ] * 100 = (0.4 – 0.5 )*100/0.4 = 25.00 %

II) Display for –ve side: (clockwise rotation): Push Position

Tabular column

Sl.no Actual Measured Error= Correction= Absolute %Error=

Reading,Ra Reading, Rm (Rm - Ra) (Ra - Rm) |[(Rm - Ra ) / Rm ] * 100|
(mm) (mm) (mm) ( mm)
1
2
3
4 - 2.0 2.1 - 0.10 + 0.10 76 %
5
6
7

Specimen calculations:
Considering the fourth observation, the specimen calculations are as follows.
Actual Reading, Ra = - 2.0 mm
Measured Reading, Rm = - 2.1 mm
Error = Rm -Ra = - 2.1 – ( 2.0) = - 0.1 mm
Correction= -Effor = Ra - Rm = - 2.0 – ( - 2.1) = + 0.1 mm
Absolute %Error = |[(Rm - Ra) / Rm ] * 100| = (-2.1 –(-2.0)*100/2.1 = 4.76 %

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Graphs:
Actual reading v/s Measured reading (for both +ve & -ve displacements)

X axis micrometer reading(in mm) Y axis display reading(in mm)

Precautions:

 All connections should be neat and clean.

 Initial Zero setting may be done properly
 move the core gently.
 Micrometer should be maintained properly.
 LVDT core and micrometer are mounted on instant fixture with curve and ensure that the core and micro
meter spindle lies in the same axis.
 Digital indicator reading has to be noted accurately.
 To check the power source, it should be 230V 10%, 50 Hz. to avoid over voltage hazards.
 To get best performance, you have to put the instrument at dust proof and humidity free environment.
 Do not try to open the instrument or repair it.

Result:

Pre viva questions:

1. What is LVDT
2. What is working principle of LVDT.
3. How LVDT is Used for displacement measurement?
4. what are the advantages of LVDT?
5. How is winding of secondary coils are done ?
6. Name other displacement measuring instruments.

Post viva questions:

1. when core is at centre position, the emf produced is -----

2. What is the Range, mention the value of range for LVDT that is used.
3. Difference between Span and Range
4. Least count of LVDT
5. What is the relation error and correction?
6. Name transducers used for measurement of displacement.

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 EXPERIMENT- 3

CALIBRATION OF RESISTANCE TEMPERATURE DETECTOR (RTD)

FOR TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT.

Aim:
To calibrate the given RTD ( PT-100) by using Thermometer

Apparatus:
Temperature sensor (RTD), Heating coil to heat water in water bath, Digital Temperature Indicator &
Thermometer.

Theory:

Resistance thermometers, also called resistance temperature detectors (RTD), are temperature sensors that
exploit the predictable changeinelectricalresistanceofsomematerialswithchangingtemperature. The resistance
of RTD increases as the temperature increases. The RTD is linearly related over a wide
temperature range. As they are almost in variably made of platinum, they are often called platinum
resistance thermometers. There are many categories like carbon resistors, film and wire wound types are the
most widely used. Platinum is widely used for sensor fabrication since it is the most stable of all the metals, is
the least sensitive to contamination, and is capable of operating over a very wide range of temperature. The
dynamic response of on RTD depends almost entirely on construction details. In this experiment PT-100 is
considered as RTD sensor
Fig: Resistance Temperature Detector.

Principle:
The principle of operation of RTD: is that the resistance of the conductor varies with the variation in temperature
The amount of change occurred in the resistance can be given by R = Ro( 1+ α1 T + α2 T2 +α3T3+ + αn Tn)
Where Ro is the resistance at zero temperature
And α1, α2 ,α3 .............. αn are constants
Considering one term only, the equation becomes R = Ro ( 1+ α t )
α = temperature coefficient of resistance.

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 Fig: Resistance Temperature Detector setup

Experimental procedure:
1. To connect the RTD sensor (PT-100 ) to pin connector.
2. Switch „ON‟ the system the power indicator. The RED LED on the front panel will glow.
3. Immerse the transducer in the ice-bath, wait for 2-3 minutes so that the temperature equilibrium takes place
and adjust the 0.00 reading on the display by adjusting Zero Pot.

4. Keep the RTD into the boiling water and adjust the display reading to 10
5. Make 0by adjusting through Span Pot 1000 C..
6. Switch off the heater supply and allow the water and immersed RTD to cool down, and observe the bath
temperature With thermometer For every 50 C drop in water temperature, note down the thermometer reading
and the display temperature and note in observation table.
7. Calculate the Error, correction, % absolute % error and draw the graphs.
8. Keep the RTD in air in room temperature. The indicator will display room temperature.

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Advantages
 High accuracy
 Low drift
 Wide operating range
 Suitable for precision applications.

Specification:
Range : 1000C
Resolution : 0.10 C

Top Panel:

• Display : 3 ½ Digit LED .

• Inputs : RTD sensor ( PT-100)
• Zero Pot : Provided for zero adjustment.
• Span Pot : Provided for calibration.
• ON/OFF switch : to ON/OFF the system.
• Fuse : 0.5b milliamps
• Light LED : Indicates the power supply when it is in “On” position.
• Signal Output : There are two terminals

Experimental procedure:

1. Check connection made and Switch ON the instrument by rocker switch at the front panel. The display glows
to indicate the instrument is ON.

2. Allow the instrument in ON Position for 10 minutes for initial warm-up.

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3. Pour around 3/4 full of water to the kettle and place RTD sensor and thermometer inside the kettle. Note
down the Initial water temperature from the thermometer.

4. Select the sensor on which the experiment to be conducted through selection switch on the front panel. Adjust
the initial set Potentiometer in the front panel till the display reads initial water temperature.

5. Switch on the heater, and wait till the water boils note down the reading in the thermometer and set final set
potentiometer till the display reads boiling water temperature.

6. Remove the sensor from the boiling water bath and immerse it the cold water. Set the cold water temperature
using initial set potentiometer.

7. Repeat the process till the display reads exact boiling water and cold water temperature. Change the water in
the kettle with and reheat the water. Now the display starts showing exact temperature raise in the kettle.
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8. Experiment is continued and readings are noted in steps of 10 C and temperature in the thermometer
and the indicator readings are tabulated in tabular form.

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Observation and tabular column:

Sl.no Temp. of Water Temp. of Water by Error = Correction= Absolute %Error=

by thermometerTa RTD, T m (Tm–Ta) (Ta–Tm) [(Tm -Ta)/ Tm]*100
o oC oC oC
C

1 5.63 %
2
3
4
5
6

Specimen calculation:

Considering the first observation, the specimen calculations are as follows.

o
Temp. of water by Thermometer, Ta = 75 C
o
Temp.of water by RTD,Tm = 71 C
o
Error = (Tm -Ta) = 71 – 75 = - 4 C
o
Correction = - error = (Ta–Tm ) = 75 – 71 = + 4 C
Absolute %Error = |[(Tm -Ta)/Tm]*100|= |[(71 – 75 )/ 71]*100|= 5.63 %

Graphs:
Draw the following graphs:
 Tm v/s Ta
 T m v/s Correction
 T m v/s Absolute % Error

Precautions:
 All connections should be neat and clean.
 Thermometer should be maintained properly.
 Digital indicator reading has to be noted accurately.
 Readings on the thermometer is noted without parallax error.
 To check the power source, it should be 230V 10%, 50 Hz. to avoid over voltage hazards.
 To get best performance, you have to put the instrument at dust proof and humidity free environment.
 Do not try to open the instrument or repair it.

Result:

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Pre viva questions:
1. What is RTD ?
2. What is principle of RTD?
3. As the temperature increases what will happen to RTD sensor resistance.
4. What are the RTD materials?
5. What is error, correction and % error?
6. Sources of errors.
Post viva questions:
1. What is calibration?
2. What is relation between temp &resistance?
3. What is positive temperature coefficient (PTC)
4. What are the advantages of RTD?
5. What is the replacement for temperature measurement, if RTD is not available?

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 EXPERIMENT - 4

CALIBRATIONOF THERMISTORFOR TEMERATURE MEASUREMENT

Aim:
To calibrate the given Thermistor by using Thermometer

Apparatus:
Temperature sensor (Thermistor), Heating coil to heat water in water bath , Digital temperature indicator and
Thermometer

Theory:

A Thermistor is a type of resistor whose resistance varies significantly with temperature, more so than in
standard resistors. Thermistors are semiconductors of certain materials that are extremely sensitive to
temperature. The material is made by sintering oxides of such materials as Manganese, Nickel, Cobalt, Copper,
Iron etc. Physical forms may be beads, discs, washers and rods. The temperature co-efficient of resistivity of
metallic oxide semiconductors is –ve. The resistance of a thermistor decreases as the temperature increases.
Moreover the temperature resistance relationships of thermistors are exponential. Most important point in favor
of thermistor is their extremely high sensitivity to temperature changes. The highest temperature up to which
thermistors can be used is limited up to 2000 C.

Principle:
The temperature-resistance function for a thermistor is given by
R = Ro ek

K = β ( 1/T - 1/To ) Ro
R = the resistance at any temperature T in 0 K
Ro = the resistance at reference temp Toin 0 K
E = the base of Naperian logarithms. ,
β = a constant
The constant β generally has a value between 3400 and 3900 depending on thermistor formulation.
Thermistor can be classified in to two types, depending on the sign of k. If k is positive, the resistance increases
with increasing temperature ,and the device is called a positive temperature co-efficient (PTC) Thermistor .If k is
negative, the resistance decreases with increasing temperature, and the device is called a negative temperature
co-efficient(NTC)thermistor.Resistorsthatarenotthermistoraredesigned to have a „k‟ as close to zero as possible,
so that the resistance remains nearly constant over a wide temperature range.

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 Fig. Thermistor set-up

Procedure:
1. Check connection made and Switch „ON„ the instrument by rocker switch at the front panel. The display
glows to indicate the instrument is ON.

2. Allow the instrument in ON Position for 10 minutes for initial warm-up.

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3. Pour around 3/4 full of water to the kettle and place sensors and thermometer inside the kettle. Note down the
initial water temperature from the thermometer.

4. Select the sensor on which the experiment to be conducted through selection switch on the front panel. Adjust
the Initial set Potentiometer in the front panel till the display reads initial water temperature.

5. Switch on the kept and wait till the water boils note down the reading inn the thermometer and set final set
potentiometer till the display reads boiling water temperature.

6. Remove the sensor from the boiling water immerse it the cold water. Set the cold water temperature using
initial set potentiometer.

7. Repeat the process till the display reads exact boiling water and cold water temperature. Change the water in
the kettle with and re heat the water. Now the display starts showing exact temperature raise in the kettle.

8. Experiment can be repeated for all the three sensors. Temperature in the thermometer and the indicator
readings in steps of 100 C can be tabulated.

Observation and tabular column:

Sl..no. Temp. of Water by Temp. of Water by Error = Correction= Absolute %Error=

Thermometera
o
C
o
Thermistor, T m C (Tm -Ta) (Ta–Tm ) [(Tm -Ta)/Tm]*100
oC oC
1
2 75 76 1 -1 1.31 %
2
3
4
5

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Specimen calculation:

Considering the second observation, the specimen calculations are as follows.

o
Temp. of water by Thermometer,Ta = 75 C
o
Temp. of water by Thermistor, T m = 76 C
o
Error = (Tm -Ta) = 76 – 75 = 1.0 C
o
Correction = - error = (Ta–Tm ) = 75 – 76 = - 1 C
Absolute %Error = |[(Tm -Ta)/Tm]*100| = |[(76 – 75 )/ 76]*100| = 1.31 %
Graphs:
Draw the following graphs:
• Tmv/s Ta
• Tmv/s Correction
• Tmv/s Absolute % Error

Precautions:
 All connections should be neat and clean.
 Thermometer should be maintained properly.
 Digital indicator reading has to be noted accurately.
 Readings on the thermometer is noted without parallax error.
 To check the power source, it should be 230V 10%, 50 Hz. to avoid over voltage hazards.
 To get best performance, you have to put the instrument at dust proof and humidity free environment.
 Do not try to open the instrument or repair it.

Result:

Pre viva questions:

1. What is thermistor, material of thermistor

2. Principle of thermistor.
3. What is negative temperature coefficient & positive temperature coefficient.
4. What is absolute % error.
5. What are different types of errors

Post Viva Questions:

1. What are sources of error.?

2. Name different forms of thermistor.
3. Name the materials used for thermistor
4. What mean by negative temperature coefficient?
5. Name the different forms of thermistors

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 EXPERIMENT– 5
CALIBRATIONOFTHERMOCOUPLE FORTEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT

Aim:
To calibrate the given thermocouple using thermometer.

Apparatus:
Thermocouple, a heating coil to heat the water in the water bath, thermometer and a digital indicator to indicate
the temperature of thermocouple.

Theory:
The common electrical method of temperature measurement uses the thermocouple, when two dissimilar metal
wires are joined at both ends, an emf will exist between the two junctions, if the two junctions are at different
temperatures. This phenomenon is called Seebeck effect. If the temperature of one junction is known then the
temperature of the other junction may be easily calculated using the thermo electric properties of the materials.
The known temperature is called reference temperature and is usually the temperature of ice. Potential(emf) is
also obtained if a temperature gradient along the metal wires. This is called Thomson effect and is generally
neglected in the temperature measuring process. If two materials are connected to an external circuit in such a
way that current is drawn, an emf will be produced. This is called as Peltier effect. In temperature measurement,
seeback emf is of prime concern since it is dependent on junction temperature.

The thermocouple material must be homogeneous. A list of common Thermocouple materials in decreasing
order of emf chrome, iron and copper platinum–10%rhodium,platinum,alumelandconstantan(60%copperand
40%nickel).Each material is thermo electrically positive with respect to the below it and negatives with respect
those above.

The material used in thermo couple probe is:

1. Iron–Constantan (TypeJ) (-300F to 1580F)
2. Copper–Constantan (TypeT) ( -3000 F to 6000 F)
3. Chromyl–Alumel (TypeK).

Principle:
Thermocouple is a self-generating transducer and is basically a pair of dissimilar metallic conductors joined so
as to produce an e.m.f , when junctions are at different temperatures. The magnitudes of e.m.f depends upon the
magnitude of temperature difference and materials of conductors. Thermocouple is an electrical device
consisting of two dissimilar electrical conductors forming electrical junctions at differing temperatures. A
thermocouple produces a temperature-dependent voltage as a result of the thermoelectric effect, and this voltage
is proportional to temperature of hot source.

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 Fig: Thermocouple

Fig: Thermocouple setup

Procedure:

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1. Check connection made and Switch ON the instrument by rocker switch at the front panel. The display glows
to indicate the instrument is ON.
2. Allow the instrument in „ON‟ position for 10 minutes for initial warm-up.
3. Pore around 3/4th full of water to the heater kettle and place sensors and thermometer inside the kettle. Note
down the Initial water temperature from the thermometer.
4. Select the sensor on which the experiment to be conducted through selection switch on the front panel. Adjust
the Initial set Potentiometer in the front panel till the display reads initial water temperature.
5. Switch on the kept and wait till the water boils note down the reading inn the thermometer and set Final set
potentiometer till the display reads boiling water temperature.
6. Remove the sensor from the boiling water immerse it I the cold water. Set the cold water temperature using
initial set potentiometer.
7. Repeat the process till the display reads exact boiling water and cold water temperature. Change the water in
the kettle with and re heat the water. Now the display starts showing exact temperature raise in the kettle.
8. Experiment can be repeated for all the three sensors. Temperature in the thermometer and the indicator
readings in steps of 100 C can be tabulated.

Observation and tabular column:

Material for thermocouple wires: -------------

Sl.no Temp. of Temp.of Water Error = Correction = Absolute %Error =

Water by by thermocouple, (Tm–Ta) (Ta–Tm) [(Tm -Ta)/ Tm]*100
Thermometer Tm oC oC
Ta o
C
oC

1 73 71 -2 +2 2.81 :%:

Specimen calculation:

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Considering the first observation, the specimen calculations are as follows.
o
Temp. of water by Thermometer, Ta = 73 C
o
Temp.of water by Thermocouple, T m = 71 C
o
Error = (Tm -Ta) = 71 – 73 = - 2 C
o
Correction = - error = (Ta–Tm ) = 73 – 71 = + 2 C
Absolute %Error = [(Tm -Ta)/Tm]*100 = [(71 – 73 )/ 71]*100 = 2.81 %

Graphs:
Draw the following graphs:\
1. Tm V/s Ta
2. T m V/s Correction
3. T m V/s Absolute %Error

Precautions:

 All connections should be neat and clean.

 Thermometer should be maintained properly.
 Digital indicator reading has to be noted accurately.
 Readings on the thermometer is noted without parallax error.
 To check the power source, it should be 230V 10%, 50 Hz. to avoid over voltage hazards.
 To get best performance, you have to put the instrument at dust proof and humidity free environment.
 Do not try to open the instrument or repair it.

Result:

Pre viva questions:

1. What is thermocouple?
2. What principle of thermocouple?
3. What is Peltier effect?
4. What is Thomson effect?
5. What id Law of intermediate metals

Post viva questions:

1) What is law of Intermediate metals?
2) Name the thermocouple materials.. types of thermocouples
3) What is calibration?
4) How the thermocouples are used for temperature measurement and what is the range of thermocouples?
5) What is error, correction, % error

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 EXPERIMENT- 6

STUDY AND CALIBRATION OF PHOTO PICKUP FOR

MEASUREMENT OF SPEED

Aim:
To calibrate Photo pickup using standard Tachometer

Apparatus:
Digital RPM indicator, Photo pickup & Magnetic pickup, Variable sped motor with rotating disc, Variable
speed regulator , Hand t held non-contact type digital Tachometer.

Theory:
The measurement of rotational velocity is more common. For velocity (speed) measurement the most convenient
calibrator scheme uses a combination of toothed wheel, a simple magnetic proximity pickup, a photo couple
sensor and an electronic indicator to measure the speed. The angular rotation is provided by some adjustable
speed drive of adequate stability. The toothed wheel mounted with iron rods while passing under magnetic and
photo pickup produces an electric pulse. These pulse are fed to signal conditioner unit and displays reading
visually. The stability of the rotational drive is easily checked by observing the variation of display reading.

Principle:
Photo pick-up utilizes a rotating shaft to intercept a beam of light falling on a photo-electric or photoconductive
cell. The shaft has an intermittent reflecting (white) and non-reflecting (black) surface. When a beam of light hits
the reflecting surface on the rotating shaft, light pulses are obtained and the reflected light is focused on to the
photoelectric cell. The frequency of light pulses is proportional to the shaft speed and so will be the frequency of
electrical output pulses from the photo electric cell

Fig: photo pickup

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 Fig: Magnetic speed photo pickip experiment setup

Operating procedure:
1. Check the connections of the equipment.
2. Select the mode of operation on Xenon flash lamp (Hi/lo).
3. Make a mark on the rotating wheel.
4. Now switch on the Xenon flash lamp and adjust that the light exactly projected on the rotating wheel.
5. Adjust the speed of the motor such that ONESTATIONARY mark is visible on the wheel..Note down the
reading in the tabular column.

6. Now adjust the sped of the motor such that Two Stationary marks are visible and note the readings.
7. Similarly for Three and more marks and note the readings.

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Tabular column:
Sl. Speed using Speed using Absolute
no Tachometer (Na ) Photo Pickup sensor Error Correction %Error
rpm (Nm ) rpm (Nm– Na) (Na– Nm) [(Nm - N a)/ Nm]*100

1 52.2 52.1 - 0.1 + 0.1 0.19 %

2
3
4

5
6
7

Specimen calculation:
Considering the first observation , the specimen calculations are as follows.
Speed using Tachometer, Na=52.2 rpm
Speed using Photo-pickup sensor, Nm = 52. 1 rpm
Error = Nm–Na = 52.1 – 52.2 = -0.1 rpm

Correction = - Error = Na– Nm = 52. 2 – 52. 1 = + 0.1 rpm

Absolute %Error = | [(Nm - N a)/Nm]*100| = | [(52.1 – 52.2 ) / 52.1]*100| = 0.19 %

Graphs:
Draw the following graphs for each of the case:
1. N mVs Na
2. N m V/s Correction

3. N m V/s Absolute %Error

Precautions:
 All connections should be neat and clean.
 Non-contact type speedometer should be maintained properly.
 Digital indicator reading has to be noted accurately.
 To check the power source, it should be 230V 10%, 50 Hz. to avoid over voltage hazards.
 To get best performance, you have to put the instrument at dust proof and humidity free environment.
 Do not try to open the instrument or repair it.

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Result:

Pre viva questions:

1. What is speed ?
2. Units for speed.
3. What are the pick-ups / sensors used in this experiment?
4. What are different speed measuring devices?
5. Principle of contact type and non-contact type speed measuring device.

Post viva questions:

1. What is principle involved in magnetic and photo pick-up sensors.
2. What is stroboscope?
3. what is the principle of photo electric transducer?
4. What are the applications of Stroboscope?
5. What are the advantages and disadvantages of Stroboscope?

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 EXPERIMENT-7

CALIBRATION OF PRESSURE GAUGE

Aim:
To calibrate the given pressure cell

Apparatus:
Pressure cell, Dial type pressure indicator, Hydraulic dead weight, Pressure gauge Tester to develop the
pressure, Digital pressure indicator.

Theory:
Pressure is defined as force per unit area and is measured in Newton per square meter(Pascal) or in terms of an
equivalent head of some standard liquid (mm of mercury or mater of water).A typical pressure gauge will
measure the difference in pressure between two pressure. Thus a pressure gauge is connected to the hydraulic
line and the gauge itself stands in atmospheric pressure. The gauge reading will be the difference between the air
pressure and the atmospheric pressure and is called gauge pressure. The absolute pressure(the actual pressure
with in the airline)is the sum of the gauge pressure and atmospheric pressure. Pressure transducer is basically an
electromechanical devices, especially manufactured and designed or wide range application in pressure
measurement. The pressure transducer comprises of diaphragm and an inputs of a pressure
measurement.Thestraingaugesarebondeddirectlytothesensingmembertoprovide excellent linearity, low hysteresis
and repeatability. Fluid medium whose parameter has to be measure disallowed to deflect the diaphragm
(sensing member), which is a singleblockmaterialandformsanintegralpartofthepressuretransducer.It is made up
non-magnetic stainless steel and thus has the advantage of avoids the yielding effects and leakage problems. The
slight deflection of the diaphragms due to the pressure provided an electrical output. The material most
commonly used for manufacture of diaphragms are steel, phosphor bronze, nickel silver and beryllium copper.
The deflection generally follows a linear variation with the diaphragm thickness.

Principle: Pressure cells are divisors that convert pressure into electrical signal through a measurement of either
displacement strain or piezoelectric response. Diaphragm type pressure transducers with strain gauges as sensor
is used here for measurement of pressure.
Specification of pressure gauge:

Sensor : strain gauges bonded on steel diaphragm for

pressure measurement.

TYPE : Diaphragm
Range : 10Kg/cm2
Connection : Through four cure shielded cable with the
connector Attached
Excitation : 10V DC
Accuracy : 1%
Linearity : 1%
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Max. overload : 150% MECHANICAL

Fig: Pressure gauge setup

Operating procedure:

1. Connect the pressure cell to the pressure indicator with given cable.
2. Connect the instrument to mains, i.e.230V.Power supply and switch on the instrument.
3. Adjust the zero pot of the indicator to indicate zero.
4. Close the release valve of pressure gauge tester and apply the 5/10kg dead weight on flange.
5. Slowly rotate the screw rod in clockwise direction with the help of handle until flange lift up (so that pressure
is developed up to applied load). Now observe the digital reading. If it is not showing zero then make it zero
by rotating ZERO knob. Now instrument is said to be calibrated.
6. Apply the load(upto10Kgs)on the flange and give pressure by rotating the screw rod.
7. Note down the readings of dial gauge and pressure indicator, simultaneously in every step.
8. Calculate the error if any and absolute% error.

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Tabular column:
Sl.No Pressure in Pressure in Error Correction Absolute %Error
gauge, Pc Digital indicator, Pg Pg–Pc Pc–Pg [(Pg – Pc)/ Pg ] *100
2 2
kg/ cm kg/ cm
2 kg/ cm kg/ cm2

1
2 1.00 0.98 - 0.02 + 0.02 2.04 %
3
4

Specimen calculation:

Considering the second observation , the specimen calculations are as follows.

2
Pressure in digital gauge , Pg = 1.00 kg/ cm
2
Pressure in digital indicator, Pc = 0.98 kg/ cm
2
Error = Pg–Pc = 1.00 - 0.98 = 0.02 kg/ cm
Absolute %Error = [(Pg – Pc)/ Pg ] *100 = {( 1.00 – 0.98)/ 1.00 = 204%

GRAPHS:
Draw the following graphs:
 Pgv/sPc
 Pg V/S Correction
 Pg V/S Absolute % Error

Precautions:

• All connections should be neat and clean.

• Digital Pressure Indicator reading has to be noted accurately.
• To check the power source, it should be 230V 10%, 50 Hz. to avoid over voltage hazards.
• To get best performance, you have to put the instrument at dust proof and humidity free environment.
• Do not try to open the instrument or repair it.

Result:

Pre viva questions:

1. What is pressure transducer, name different types
2. what is calibration
3. what precision and accuracy.
4. What is measurand
5. what is error, correction, % error

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Post viva questions:
1. what is mean by resolution, threshold
2. what is accuracy?
3. what is range of pressure gauge?
4. What is the span of the instrument ?
5. What is observational error?

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 EXPERIMENT - 8

CALIBRATION OF STRAIN GAUGE FOR MEASUREMENT OF TEMPERATURTE

Aim:
To study and calibration of Strain Gauge for Temperature measurement

Apparatus:
Temperature sensor panel (MIT-6), Multi meter set

Theory:
When a material is subjected to any external load, there will be small change in the mechanical properties of the
material. The mechanical property may be, change in the thickness of the material or change in the length depending
on the nature of load applied to the material. This change in mechanical properties will remain till the load is
released. The change in the property is called strain in the material or the material gets strained. So the material is
mechanically strained this strain is defined as. The ratio between change in the mechanical property to the original
property. Suppose a beam of length L is subjected to a tensile load of P Kg the material gets elongated by a length
of □1. So according to the definition strain S is given by

S= ∆1/L

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Operating procedure:

1. Check connection made and Switch ON the instrument by toggle switch at the back of the box. The display
glows to indicate the instrument is ON.

2. Allow the instrument in ON Position for 10 minutes for initial warm-up.

3. Adjust the ZERO Potentiometer on the panel till the display roads „OOP‟.

4. Apply load on the sensor using the loading arrangement provided in steps of 100g up to 1Kg.

5. The instrument display exact micro strain strained by the cantilever beam.

6. Note down the readings in the tabular column. Percentage error in the readings. Hysteresis and accuracy of the
instrument can be calculated by comparing with the theoretical values.

Specimen Calculation For Cantilever Beam S=(6pl) BT2E

P = Load applied in Kg (1 Kg) – 0.2 kg

L = Effective length of the beam in Cms. (22 Cms) B = Width of the beam (2.8 Cms)
T = Thickness of the beam (0.25 Cm)
E = Young‟s modulus (2X106) S = Micro strain

Then the micro strain for the above can be calculated as follows.

Observation and tabularcolumn:

o
itch posn. mp( C) P in mV sistance of RTD(Ohm)
ing equation(2) ltage mV/10
Posn.1 55 1320 121.175 132
Posn.2
Posn.3
Posn.4
Posn.5

Specimen calculations :

Considering first observation , the specimen calculations are as follows.

Where R t = resistance Temperature T0C
T = temperature for switch position 1 = 550
R0 = resistance at 00C = 0 ohm/0C
R(t) = 100 + T*0.385 ohm/0C = 100 + 55 * 0.385 = 12.175 ohm/

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Graphs:

Draw the following graphs:

 Temperature v/s Resistance
 Temperature v/s voltage

Precautions:
 All connections should be neat and clean.
 Digital multi meter indicator reading has to be noted accurately.
 To check the power source, it should be 230V 10%, 50 Hz. to avoid over voltage hazards.
 To get best performance, you have to put the instrument at dust proof and humidity free environment.
 Do not try to open the instrument or repair it.

Result:

Pre viva questions:

1. What is stran gauge?
2. What is the Principle of RTD
3. What is positive temperature coefficient.
4. What is RTD material.
5. What is calibration.

Post viva questions:

1. -What is sensitivity, Resolution.

2. Name the static characteristics
3. Name the dynamic characteristics
4. What is precision?
5. Name the other temperature measuring sensors.

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 EXPERIMENT- 9

STUDY AND CALIBRATION OF A ROTAMETER

FOR FLOW MEASUREMENT

Aim :
To study and calibration of “Rotameter” for water flow measurement.
Apparatus :
Rotameter measuring setup, Measuring jar , Stop watch.
Principle :
The variation of flow rate through an area between annual space of the tapered tube and the float of the rotameter
tube and the float generates a variable pressure drop which is related to the flow rate.
Theory :
Rotameter is a variable area meter. In the variable area meter, the drop in pressure is constant and the flow rate is a
function of the area of the construction. A rotameter consists of a tapered tube with the smallest diameter at the
bottom. The tube contains a freely moving float, which rests on a stop at the base of the tube. When the fluid is
flowing, the float rises until its weight is balanced buy the up thrust of the fluid. Its position then indicates the rate
of flow. The area for flow is the annulus formed between the float and the wall of the tube. The figure below
shows schematic details of rotometer tube and float. Use top edge of the float to note rotometer reading

Procedure:

1. Connect the turbine flow sensor with indicator marked as flow sensor input.
2. Start the set up
3. Adjust rotameter flow rates in steps of 1 LPM from 01 to 10 LPM and wait for few minutes till the s teady is
reached
4. Measure the time required for collecting 1 ltr of water in measuring jar using stop watch.
5. Drain the measuring jar
6. Repeat the experiment for different flow rates i.e. 1 to 10 LPM
7. Observe the time taken for collection of fluid with stop watch and column of fluid collected.
8. Note the observations in the observation table.

Observation table:

S.no Rotameter Time required for 1 Actual Error = Correction Accuracy % =

reading, fm ltr water collection Discharge, fa fm-fa (fa-fm) {(fm-fa)/fm}*100
(L.P.M) (L.P.M) (L.P.M) (L.P.M)
(Sec)

1 1.0 92 0.65 + 0.35 - 0.35 3.5 %

2 -
3 -
4 -
5 -

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 Fig: Rotometer setup

Applications:
Used in bulk drug industries for measurement of fluid flow

Advantages:
 There is a uniform flow scale over the range of operation
 Simple in construction and is in expensive
 Easily installed.

Dis advantages:
1. The meter must be installed in a vertical position only
2. The float may not be visible when opaque fluids are used.
3. It can not be used with liquids carrying large percentage of solids in suspension.

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Calculations:
1. Actual discharge = [(1*60)/ Time required for 1 ltr water] LPH
2. Error: Rotameter reading – actual reading LPH
3. Percentage Accuracy : (Error/Full flow of rotameter)* 100

Specimen calculation:

Considering the first observation , the specimen calculations are as follows.

Rotameter Reading fm = 1.00 L.P.M
Time required for 1 ltr water collection = 92 sec
Discharge = (1 * 60 )/92 = 0.65 L.P.M
Error = Rotameter reading – actual reading = 1.00 – 0.65 = 0.35 L.P.M
Percentage Accuracy = | (Error/Full flow of rotameter)*100 |= | (0.35 / 10 ) * 100| = 3.5 %
Graphs:
Plot the graph of Actual discharge Vs rotameter reading
Plot the graph of % accuracy Vs rotameter reading.

Precautions:
1. All connections should be neat and clean.

2. Rotameter has to be installed vertically

3. Flow has to be sent from bottom to top.

4. Stopwatch reading has to be noted accurately.

5.To check the power source, it should be 230V 10%, 50 Hz. to avoid over voltage hazards.

6.To get best performance, you have to put the instrument at dust proof and humidity free environment.

7. Do not try to open the instrument or repair it.

Result:

Pre viva questions:

1. What is principle of Rotameter?
2. How is Rotameter is to be installed?
3. What is variable area flow meter?
4. Can it be used for flow measurement of opaque fluids. .
5. Advantages of Rotameter?

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Post viva questions:
1. Disadvantages of Rotameter?
2. Applications of Rotameter.
3. Name other flow measuring instruments.
4. What is calibration?
5. What is the relation between error and correction?

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 EXPERIMENT - 10

STUDYANDCALIBRATIONOFMAGNETIC SPEED PICKUPS

FORTHEMEASUREMENTOFSPEED

Aim:
To Calibrate Magnetic pickup using standard Tachometer
Apparatus:
Digital RPM indicator, Photo pickup & Magnetic pickup, Variable sped motor with rotating disc, Variable speed
regulator , Hand t held non-contact type digital Tachometer.

Theory:The measurement of rotational velocity is more common .For velocity (speed) measurement the most
convenient calibrator scheme uses a combination of toothed wheel, a simple magnetic proximity pickup, a photo
couple sensor and an electronic indicator to measure the speed..The toothed wheel mounted with iron rods while
passing under magnetic and photo pickup produces an electric pulse. These pulse are fed to signal conditioner unit
and displays reading visually. The stability of the rotational drive is easily checked by observing the variationof
display reading.

Principle: The toothed wheel mounted on the rotating shaft, while passing under magnetic setup consisting of a
small permanent magnet with a coil wound on it produces change in the reluctance of the magnetic flux. As this
magnetic pickup is placed near metallic toothed rotor whose speed is to be measured. The flux expands or collapses
and voltage is induced in the coil.

The frequency of the pulses depends upon the number of teeth on the wheel and the speed of rotation. Since the
number of teeth is known, the speed of rotation can e determined by measuring the pulse frequency.
To accomplish this task, pulse Is amplified and squared and fed into a counter of frequency measuring unit.
Let T be the no of teeth on the rotor
N; be the revolutions per second
P= be the number of pulse per second.
Speed= N= pulses per second/ no. of teeth = P/T rps.
N=( P/T) *60 r.p.m

If the rotor has 60 teeth, the counter counts the pulses in one second, then the counter will directly display the speed
in revolutions per minute (rpm)

Control and operation:

Speed measurement system is provided with display or signal conditioner unit and sensor unit. Sensor unit consist
of magnetic and photo pickup unit with variable speed controller and a AC motor.T he pulse generated by pickup
sensor is sensed by signal conditioner. Refer the front panel of the instrument, it is provided with toggle switch to
select the mode of display reading by magnetic or photo pickup display reads the speed in RPM. Also provided
with sensor socket for connecting magnetic and photo pickup units. Back panel of the instrument is provided with
power on switch ,fuse holder and power chord for connecting AC supply.

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Operating procedure:

1. Check the connections of the equipment.

2. Select the mode of operation on Xenon flash lamp(Hi/lo).
3. Make a mark on the rotating wheel.
4. Now switch on the Xenon flash lamp and adjust that the light exactly projected on the rotating wheel.
5. Adjust the speed of the motor such that ONESTATIONARY mark is visible on the wheel..Note down the
reading in the tabular column.
6. Now adjust the sped of the motor such that two Stationary marks are visible and note the readings.
7. Similarly for Three and more observations note the readings.

Tabular column:

Speed using Speed using Magnetic Error= orrection= Absolute %Error

achometer(Na )rpm Pickup sensor (Nm ) (Nm– Na) (Na– Nm) [(Nm - N a)/ Nm]*100
rpm rpm rpm

1 73.80 74.10 + 0.30 - 0.30 0.40 %

2
3
4
5
6
7

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Specimen calculation:

Considering the first observation , the specimen calculations are as follows.

Speed using Tachometer, Na= 73.80 rpm
Speed using Photo-pickup sensor , Nm = 74.10 rpm
Error = Nm–Na = 74.10 – 73. 80 = -0.30 rpm
Correction = - Error = Na– Nm = 73. 80 – 74.10 = + 0. 30 rpm

Absolute % Error = [(Nm - N a)/Nm]*100 = [(74.10 – 73.80)/74.1]*100 = 0.40 %

Graphs:
Draw the following graphs for each of the case:
 N mVs Na
 N m V/s Correction
 N m V/s Absolute %Error

Precautions:
 All connections should be neat and clean.
 Non-contact type speedometer should be maintained properly.
 Digital indicator reading has to be noted accurately.
 To check the power source, it should be 230V 10%, 50 Hz. to avoid over voltage hazards.
 To get best performance, you have to put the instrument at dust proof and humidity free environment.
 Do not try to open the instrument or repair it.

Pre viva questions:

1. What is speed?
2. Units for speed
3. What are the pick-ups / sensors used in this experiment?
4. What are different speed measuring devices?
5. Principle of contact type and non-contact type speed measuring device.

Post viva questions:

1. What is principle involved in magnetic and magnetic pick-up sensors.

2. What is stroboscope?

3. What is the principle of Stroboscope?

4. What are the applications of Stroboscope?

5. What are the advantages and disadvantages of Stroboscope?

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 EXPERIMENT - 11

STUDY AND USE OF SEISMIC PICKUP FOR MEASUREMENT OF VIBRATION

AMPLITUDE OF AN ENGINE BED AT VARIOUS LOADS

Aim:
To study and measurement of Vibration amplitude of an engine bed at various loads using Seismic Pick-up

Apparatus:
Signal generator, Amplifier, Shaker, Vibration meter.

Theory:
Many methods have been developed to measure linear and angular displacements, velocities, and accelerations.
Displacements and accelerations are usually measured directly, while velocities are often obtained by integrating
acceleration signals. The definitions of velocity and acceleration suggest that any convenient quantity can be
measured and the other can be obtained by integrating or differentiating the recorded signal. Since the integration
process is an error -smoothing process, while the differentiation process is an error-amplifying process, only the
integration process is widely used for practical application. Displacement measurements are most frequently made
in manufacturing and process-control applications, while acceleration measurement is made in vibration, shock, or
motion-measurement situations.
Piezo-electric material, an electric potential; appears across certain surfaces of a crystal. If the dimension of the
crystal are changed by the application of a mechanical force. This potential is produces by the displacement of
charges. This effect is reversible and is known as piezo-electric effect. Elements exhibiting piezo-electric quality are
often referred as electro-resistive effects.
When a force F is applied to a piezo-electric crystal it develops a charge Q = d * F Coulomb
where is the charge sensitivity of the crystal in N/C. By incorporating a mass M in direct contact with the crystal,
we get essential components of an accelerometer.
By applying varying acceleration to the mass-crystal assembly, the crystal experiences
a varying force which according to Newton's second law.. This force produces a varying charge given by
Q = d X F = d Ma
Where a is the acceleration
If the crystal has a capacitance C, the no load output voltage is
Vo = Q/C = (d X F)/C = d (Ma/C)
Thus the output voltage is a measure of the acceleration. The accelerometer is quit small in size and weight. The
natural frequency is high of the order 100 kHz and hence can be used for any vibration and shock.

THE SETUP:
Vibration Demo is designed as a laboratory set up which can be used to demonstrate the principles of Vibration
measurement. It consists of a shaker and control unit. (Refer Block Diagram Fig.1.). The shaker is of the Electro-
magnetic type; The control unit consist of a signal generator, power amplifier and vibration-meter. The sinusoidal

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output from the signal generator is amplified by the amplifier and applied to the shaker, which generates vibrations
on the spindle. The Accelerometer may be attached to the spindle through the M-5 stud. (supplied with the
accelerometer). Signal output from the accelerometer is connected to the vibration meter, which gives direct read
out of acceleration velocity or displacement.

SPECIFICATIONS:
01. SHAKER :
Force rating : 5 Newton (maximum)
Frequency Range : 50Hz to 1KHz.
(Max. Static load on shaker spindle : 100gm)
02. CONTROL UNIT:
POWER OSCILLATOR:-
Frequency range : 50Hz to 1000Hz.
Output Voltage : 0-10V (p-p)
Distortion :<2%.
VIBRATION METER:
Frequency Range : 10Hz to 10KHz.
Input impedance : 10,000 M ohms.
Display : 3.5 digit LCD.
Source Capacitance: 30,000 pF.
INSTALLATION:
For Test Purpose the Shaker and Control Unit may be on a laboratory table. The Accelerometer should be mounted
on the shaker spindle using the M-5 stud supplied with the accelerometer. Connect the accelerometer output to the
input connector on the control unit using the 1mtr long low noise cable supplied. Connect the co-axial cable
attached to the socket to the amplifier output connector on the control unit, and the power cable to a 230 V, 50 Hz .

.
Fig: Vibration measurement setup
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Operating procedure:
1. Connect the sensor to the instrument through the BNC socket provided on the Back Panel mentioned SENSOR.
2. Connect the Vibration generator to the instrument through the cable provided at the rear panel of the instrument
marked EXCITER.
3. Connect the instrument to the 230V 50Hz. Supply through cable provided at the rear panel.
4. Keep the FREQ. Pot and the VOLT pot in the minimum position.
5. Switch on the instrument, the display glows to indicate the power is on. In this Position Press the Tare button to
make the readings Zero.
6. Turn the VOLT pot to the max position.
7. Now turn the FREQ pot in steps of 100 Hz. And note down the readings of Acceleration, Velocity, Displacement.
8. Tabulate the readings in the tabular column. Experiment can be repeated for different voltages settable through
VOLT knob provided.

Observation table:

Sl. No. Frequency(Hz) Indicator Reading

2)
Acceleration (m/s Velocity(m/s) Displacement(mm)

1 50 79.3 17.8 1.606

2 100
3 200
4 300
5 400
6 500
7 600
8 700
9 800
10 900

Graphs :

Graph can be plotted for Frequency V/s Acceleration, Velocity and displacement.

Precautions:
 All connections should be neat and clean.
 Digital indicator reading has to be noted accurately.
 To check the power source, it should be 230V 10%, 50 Hz. to avoid over voltage hazards.To get best
 performance, you have to put the instrument at dust proof and humidity free environment.
 Do not try to open the instrument or repair it

Result:

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Pre viva questions:

1. What is linear motion, angular motion?

2. What is displacement, velocity, acceleration
3. What is Jerk?
4. What is vibrometer ?
5. What is accelerometer?

Post viva questions:

1.Causes of vibration.
2.Types of accelerometers
3. What is seismic accelerometer?
4. Name the transducers used for measurement of seismic instruments output.
5.Name the applications of vibrometer.

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 EXPERIMENT-12
CALIBRATION OF McLeod GAUGE

Aim: To calibrate the given vacuum cell.(Low Pressure Cell)

Apparatus:
Vacuum Cell, dial type Vacuum gauge, Vacuum Chamber, Vacuum pump to develop a vacuum and digital vacuum
indicator.

Theory:
In everyday usage, vacuum is a volume of space that is essentially empty of matter, such that its gaseous pressure is
much less than atmospheric pressure. The word comes from the Latin for “empty”. A perfect vacuum would be one
with no particles initially, which is impossible to achieve in practice. Physicists often discussed results that would
occur in a perfect vacuum, which they simply call “vacuum” or “free space” ,and use the term partial vacuum to
refer to real vacuum. The Latin term in vacuum is also used to describe an object as being in what other wise would
be a vacuum.
Vacuum is useful in a variety of processes and devices. Its first wide spread use was in the incandescent light bulb
to protect the filament from chemical degradation. The chemical inertness produced by a vacuum is also useful for
electron beam welding, cold welding, vacuum packing and vacuum frying. Ultra-high vacuum is used in the
study of atomically clean substrates, as only a very good vacuum preserves atomic-scale clean surfaces fo ra
reasonably long time (on the order of minutes to days).High to ultra-high vacuum removes the obstruction of air,
allowing particle beams to depositor remove materials without contamination. This is the principle behind chemical
vapor deposition, physical vapor deposition, and dry etching which are essential to the fabrication of semi
conductors and optical coatings, and to surface science. The reduction of convection provides the thermal
insulation of thermos bottles. Deep vacuum lowers the boiling point of liquids and promotes low temperature out
gassing which is used in freeze drying, adhesive preparation, distillation, metallurgy, and process purging. The
electrical properties of vacuum make electron microscopes and vacuum tubes possible, including cathode ray tubes.
The elimination of air friction is useful for fly wheel energy storage and ultracentrifuges.

Principle: The working principle of the McLeod gauge in vacuum is quite similar to a mercury column manometer.
Though McLeod gauges usually use mercury, they may be designed to use other substances.

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 Fig: McLeod gauge

Digital vacuum indicator: Vacuum indicator comprises of in built power supply which provides power for strain
gauge excitation, signal conditioning and amplifying circuits. Access input from the strain gauges leanearizes and
amplifies the signal level. The output of the amplifier is controlled to required level and calibrated to read the
vacuum in mm/in.Hg. Any stray forces on the sensor can be balanced by balancing the strain gauge bridge through
potentiometer, which is provided in the front panel. Thissystemoperatesby230vAcsupply.

Panel details:
POWERON: Rocker switch which switches on the supply of the instrument, with red light indication.
ZERO: Ten turn potentiometer. The display can be adjusted to read Zero when no force is applied.
CAL:Single turn potentiometer. The output of the amplifier is adjusted by this potentiometer such that the
display gives full scale for given range of sensor.
TO SENSOR: Sensor is connected to the indicator through a four core cable with 5pin socket at sensor end and
respective color connections at the other end to connect the instrument.
MAINSINPUT: Power cable to be connected to the mains supply of 230V50Hz.
FUSE: 500mA cartridge fuse with holder located on the rear side of the instrument to protect the instrument from
internal electrical shorting.
CAUTION: Do not remove the fuse cap with power cable plugged to the main supply

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Procedure:

 Connect the vacuum cell to the vacuum indicator through given cable.
 Connect the instrument to mains i.e. 230V power supply and switch on the instrument
 Adjust the zero pot on the indicator, to indicate zero.
 Connect the vacuum pump to 230V AC mains.
 Close the out let valve of the vacuum chamber and open the inlet valve.
 Switch on the pump.
 Wait until vacuum reaches maximum level.
 Increase pressure up to 15 PSI at this position adjust span pot to get -1.5V, with this the instrument is said to
be calibrated. Then slowly reduce the pressure from 15 psi step by step 1 psi note the voltage. ( for 14, 13, 12, 11,
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, ,2, 1, PSI)observe the indicated voltage from digital multi meter for different vacuum levels
and note down in observation tabular form.

Observation table:

Sl No. Vacuum in Voltage in

Dial Gauge PSI (kg/cm2) Multi meter( Volt)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Graphs:
Draw the following graphs: Vacuum v/s voltage

1. What is gauge pressure

2. What principle vacuum gauge operate?

Precautions:
1. All connections should be neat and clean.
2. Digital indicator reading has to be noted accurately.
3. Readings on the millimeter is noted without parallax error.
4. To check the power source, it should be 230V 10%, 50 Hz. to avoid over voltage hazards.
5. To get best performance, you have to put the instrument at dust proof and humidity free environment.
6. Do not try to open the instrument or repair

Result:

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Measured voltage using digital millimeter for different vacuum levels .

Pre viva questions:

1. What is absolute pressure?

2. What is atmospheric pressure, Gauge pressure
3. What is the principle of McLeod gauge?
4. Relation among Pabs , Patm and Pgauge
5. What is principle of McLeod gauge.

Post viva questions:

3. What is low pressure?
4. What is vacuum?
5. Applications of McLeod gauge?

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