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This document discusses the linear variable differential transformer (LVDT). It begins by stating the objectives of understanding the principle and operation of LVDTs, their advantages and disadvantages, applications, and specifications. It then explains that LVDTs work on the principle of electromagnetic induction to produce an electrical output proportional to the displacement of a ferromagnetic core. Key points covered include the basic construction of LVDTs, how their operation involves inducing voltages in primary and secondary coils based on the core's position, applications such as in extensometers and thickness measuring units, and their advantages of being rugged and accurate and disadvantages like requiring excitation voltages.

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AEI305

This document discusses the linear variable differential transformer (LVDT). It begins by stating the objectives of understanding the principle and operation of LVDTs, their advantages and disadvantages, applications, and specifications. It then explains that LVDTs work on the principle of electromagnetic induction to produce an electrical output proportional to the displacement of a ferromagnetic core. Key points covered include the basic construction of LVDTs, how their operation involves inducing voltages in primary and secondary coils based on the core's position, applications such as in extensometers and thickness measuring units, and their advantages of being rugged and accurate and disadvantages like requiring excitation voltages.

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DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION

ANDHRA PRADESH
Name of the staff :Sri N.Khaja meeran
Designation :Lecturer
Branch :AEIE
Institute :S.G.P.R Govt polytechnic,Kurnool
Year/Semester :III Semester
Subject :Process Instrumentation-I
Subject code :AEI-305
Topic :Displacement and position measurement
Sub-Topic :Linear variable differential transformer
Duration :50 Mts
Teaching Aids :PPT, Animations, Photographs.
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Objectives

Upon the completion of this topic the student will


be able to Know about

• Principle and Operation of Linear Variable


• Differential Transformer (LVDT)
• Advantages and disadvantages
• Applications and Specifications

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Principle

• It produces an electrical output which is proportional to


the displacement of the Ferro magnetic moveable core

• It works on the principle of electro magnetic induction

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Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT)

Fig .1
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Construction

• The fig. shows the construction of LVDT

It consists of
• one primary coil
• Two identical secondary coils
• An a.c excitation voltage source
• A Ferro magnetic core

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Operation
• When primary winding is excited with an A.C signal,
voltages are induced in each secondary winding.

• The magnitude of the voltages depends upon the position


of the iron core with respect to the center of the coil.

• The differential output of LVDT is given by


e0 = es1- es2
Where
es1 is induced voltage in the secondary winding s1 and
es2 is induced voltage in the secondary winding s2.

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Case 1:
When the core is at null position
es = es
1 2 ( øps1= øps2 )
eo = o (primary)

core

Secondary-2 Secondary-2
Fig .2
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When the core moves towards secondary
winding S1
i.e. es1 > es2( øps1> øps2 )

core

Fig .3
The differential output is positive and in phase with input signal
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When the core moves towards secondary winding S2
i.e. es2 > es1( øps1< øps2 )

core

Fig .4

The differential output is negative and 180o out of phase


With the input signal.
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The polarity or phase induced depend upon the

movement of the core, the magnitude of output voltages

gives the amount of displacement and this can be

represented in the figure.

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Transfer characteristic curve

Fig .5

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Advantages

• Rugged construction

• Extremely fine resolution

• High accuracy

• Good stability

• High sensitivity

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• Low hysteresis

• Good repeatability

• Ability to operate at high temperature

• Withstands shock and vibration without any

adverse effect

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Disadvantages
• Relatively large displacements are required for
appreciable differential output

• They are sensitive to stray magnetic fields

• Susceptible to vibration

• Requires an a.c signal or demodulated network to get a


d.c output

• Temperature sensitive

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Applications of LVDT :

Used

3. As basic element in Extensometers

5. In Electronic comparators

7. In Thickness measuring units

9. In Level indicators

11.In numerically – controlled machines

13.In creep testing machines

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PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF
LVDT

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• Four LVDT’s are used for measurement of weight or
pressure exerted by liquid in a tank. They (LVDT ’s)
are excited in parallel to increase sensitivity.

Fig. 6 AEI305.17 17
Two LVDT’s are used for measurement and control of
thickness of a metal sheet being rolled .when the thickness
equals the desired value ,the two LVDT’s balanced out.

Fig. 7
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• An LVDT being used for measurement of tension
in a card.

Fig. 8 AEI305.17 19
• Complex system where a number of LVDT’s are used in a
manufacturing process.

Fig. 9
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Summary

In this class we have discussed about


• Principle of operation of Linear variable differential

transformer

• Applications of LVDT

• Advantages& disadvantages

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Quiz

1. LVDT is used for the measurement of

(a)Displacement

(c)Conductivity

(e)Humidity

(g)None of the above

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2. LVDT converts

(a)Electrical energy into mechanical energy

(b)Mechanical displacement into electrical energy

(c)Mechanical energy into electrical energy

(d)None of the above

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3.LVDT is a

(a)Capacitive transducer

(c)Resistive transducer

(e)Inductive transducer

(g)None of the above

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Describe the principle of Linear variable differential


transformer.

2. Explain the operation of Linear variable differential


transformer with neat diagram.

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