Applied Instrumentation Course Code: 4351701

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (GTU)

Competency-focused Outcome-based Green Curriculum-2023 (COGC-2023)

Semester- V

Course Title: Applied Instrumentation

(Course Code: 4351701)

Diploma program in which this course is offered Semester in which offered

Instrumentation and Control Engineering 5th Semester

1. RATIONALE
Study of Instrumentation & Control engineering covers wide range of knowledge from
various other fields of engineering such as chemical, mechanical, electrical, electronics,
biomedical and computers. Application of such diversified knowledge in a multidisciplinary
branch of instrumentation and control engineering needs to be comprehend by the
students during their study. Therefore, this course has been designed in order to equip the
students to actual implementation of instrumentation in industry.

2. COMPETENCY (‘Program Outcome’ according to NBA Terminology)

The course content should be taught and implemented with the aim to develop different
types of skills so that students are able to acquire following competency:
 To maintain industrial processes.
3. COURSE OUTCOMES (COs)
The practical exercises, the underpinning knowledge and the relevant soft skills associated
with this competency are to be developed in the student to display the following COs:
a) CO1: Select appropriate instrument and Utilize instrumentation related documents.
b) CO2: Demonstrate instrument air supply system.
c) CO3: Analyze major industrial applications.
d) CO4: Maintain process instruments.
e) CO5: Practice industrial safety using appropriate instruments.
4. TEACHING AND EXAMINATION SCHEME
Teaching Scheme Total Credits Examination Scheme
(In Hours) (L+T+P/2) Theory Marks Practical Marks Total
L T P C CA ESE CA ESE Marks
3 0 2 4 30* 70 25 25 150
(*): Out of 30 marks under the theory CA, 10 marks are for assessment of the micro-project to
facilitate integration of COs and the remaining 20 marks is the average of 2 tests to be taken
during the semester for the assessing the attainment of the cognitive domain UOs required for
the attainment of the COs.
Legends: L-Lecture; T – Tutorial/Teacher Guided Theory Practice; P - Practical; C – Credit, CA -
Continuous Assessment; ESE - End Semester Examination.

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5. SUGGESTED PRACTICAL EXERCISES

The following practical outcomes (PrOs) are the subcomponents of the COs.

Approx.
Uni
S. Hrs.
Practical Outcomes (PrOs) t
No. require
No.
d
1 Select appropriate pressure instrument. 1 02
2 Select appropriate flow instrument. 1 02
3 Select appropriate level instrument. 1 02
4 Select appropriate temperature instrument. 1 02
5 Select appropriate control valve. 1 02
6 Investigate given process flow sheet. 1 02
7 Inspect loop using given mechanical flow sheet. 1 02
8 Examine instrument index sheet. 1 02
9 Utilize instrument specification sheet. 1 02
10 Prepare loop wiring diagram. 1 02
Troubleshoot panel fault using panel drawings and
11 1 02
specifications.
12 Analyze Plot plan of a unit in industry. 1 02
13 Install an instrument by following installation details. 1 02
Prepare a report about special drawings in a plant useful for
14 1 02
instrumentation engineers.
15 Prepare a Purchase requisition to order an instrument. 1 02
Select appropriate pressure level for instrument air supply
16 2 02
system.
Calculate appropriate size/capacity for an instrument air supply
17 2 02
system.
18 Install Instrument air supply system for low air requirement. 2 02
19 Install Instrument air supply system for large air requirement. 2 02
20 Investigate given Air compressor. 2 02
Set loading and unloading of compressor by calibrating a
21 2 02
pressure switch.
22 Justify the need for instrument air dryer. 2 02
23 Investigate the design of refrigerated air dryer. 2 02
24 Inspect the working of heated type desiccant air dryer. 2 02
25 Inspect the working of heatless type desiccant air dryer. 2 02
Simulate single element drum level control scheme of Thermal
26 3 02
power plant in a simulator.
Simulate two element drum level control scheme of Thermal
27 3 02
power plant in a simulator.
28 Simulate three element drum level control scheme of Thermal 3 02

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Approx.
Uni
S. Hrs.
Practical Outcomes (PrOs) t
No. require
No.
d
power plant in a simulator.
Simulate automatic stop motion control scheme of textile
29 3 02
industry in a simulator.
Simulate stretch control scheme of textile industry in a
30 3 02
simulator.
Simulate humidity and moisture control scheme of textile
31 3 02
industry in a simulator.
Simulate kiln temperature control scheme of cement industry
32 3 02
in a simulator.
Simulate Temperature control scheme of a chemical reactor in
33 3 02
a simulator.
Simulate Pressure control by vent throttling of a chemical
34 3 02
reactor in a simulator.
Simulate cascade control scheme of a chemical reactor in a
35 3 02
simulator.
36 Demonstrate function of each part of Distillation equipment 3 02
Simulate column pressure control by throttling condenser
37 water 3 02
in a simulator.
38 Demonstrate working of heat exchanger. 3 02
Simulate conventional temperature Control scheme of heat
39 3 02
exchanger in a simulator.
Simulate Temperature-Pressure Cascade Control scheme of
40 3 02
heat exchanger in a simulator.
Simulate Temperature-Flow Cascade Control scheme of heat
41 3 02
exchanger in a simulator.
Use the checklist of installation of a new instrument taking care
42 4 02
of all safety precautions.
43 Check out a given flow transmitter. 4 02
44 Check out a given temperature transmitter. 4 02
45 Check out a given control valve. 4 02
46 Replace fuse of an instrument with a higher capacity fuse. 5 02
47 Test a circuit breaker. 5 02
48 Test zener barrier using an electric load. 5 02
49 Simulate plant interlock circuit using a simulator. 5 02
50 Test annunciator in a simulator. 5 02

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.

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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.
S. No. Sample Performance Indicators for the PrOs Weightage in %

1 Ability to Apply gained knowledge 10

2 Ability to Identify and solve engineering problems 10

3 Ability to Prepare experimental setup 10

4 Ability to Work in a team 10

5 Ability to Conduct the experiment 10

6 Ability to Follow safe practices measures 10

7 Ability to Use of engineering tools 10

8 Ability to Communicate effectively 10

9 Ability to Record observations correctly 10

10 Ability to Interpret the result and conclude 10

Total 100

6. MAJOR EQUIPMENT/ INSTRUMENTS REQUIRED

This major equipment with broad specifications for the Pros is a guide to procure
them by the administrators to usher in uniformity of practical in all institutions across the
state.

Sr. No. Equipment Name with Broad Specifications. PrO. No.

1 Instrumentation related documents. 6-15
2 Air compressor 19, 21
3 Multimeter 21, 43-48
4 Air Dryer system model 23-25
5 Process Simulator Software 26-35, 37, 39 -41, 49, 50
6 Distillation column model 36
7 Heat exchanger model 38
8 Flow transmitter 43
9 Temperature transmitter 44

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10 Control valve 45
11 Fuse 46
12 Circuit breaker 47
13 Electronic work bench All
14 Zener diode 48

7. AFFECTIVE DOMAIN OUTCOMES

The following sample Affective Domain Outcomes (ADOs) are embedded in many of the
above-mentioned COs and Pros More could be added to fulfil the development of this
competency.
a. Positively Influence others as a leader/a team member.
b. Meet the expectations of your superior/teacher/guide.
c. Cooperate your team mates and colleagues.
d. Help worker/staff/personnel nearby you.
e. Obey your higher officials/trainers/guide/manager.
f. Respect more experienced persons in your field.
g. Aid new comers/new joinees in your field.
h. Empathize your coworkers.
i. Tolerate the unpleasant and extreme environment conditions in the field.
j. Follow safety practices while using electrical appliances.
k. Practice environmentally friendly methods and processes. (Environment related)
The ADOs are best developed through the laboratory/field-based exercises. Moreover,
the level of achievement of the ADOs according to Krathwohl’s ‘Affective Domain Taxonomy’
should gradually increase as planned below:
i. ‘Valuing Level’ in 1st year
ii. ‘Organization Level’ in 2nd year.
iii. ‘Characterization Level’ in 3rd year.

8. UNDERPINNING THEORY

Only the major Underpinning Theory is formulated as higher level UOs of Revised
Bloom’s taxonomy in order development of the COs and competency is not missed out by
the students and teachers. If required, more such higher level UOs could be included by the
course teacher to focus on attainment of COs and competency.
Unit Major Learning Outcomes Topics and Sub-topics
(‘Course Outcomes’ in
Cognitive Domain according to
NBA terminology)

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Unit Major Learning Outcomes Topics and Sub-topics

(‘Course Outcomes’ in
Cognitive Domain according to
NBA terminology)
Unit-I 1a. Describe factors affecting 1.1 Selection of Instruments :
Instruments for selection of Pressure 1.1.1 Pressure Instruments
Selection and Instruments. 1.1.2 Flow Instruments
Documents 1b. Describe factors affecting 1.1.3 Level Instruments
Utilization for selection of Flow 1.1.4 Temperature Instruments
Instruments. 1.1.5 Control Valve
1c. Describe factors affecting
for selection of Level1.2 Instrumentation related Documents:
Instruments. 1.2.1. Process flow sheet
1d. Describe factors affecting 1.2.2. Mechanical flow sheet
for selection of Temperature 1.2.3. Instrument index sheet
Instruments. 1.2.4. Instrument specification sheet
1e. Describe factors affecting 1.2.5. Loop wiring diagram
for selection of Control Valves. 1.2.6. Panel drawings and specifications
1.2.7. Plot Plans
1f. Explain the function of 1.2.8. Installation Details
instrumentation related 1.2.9. Special Drawings
documents listed in topic 1.2. 1.2.10. Purchase requisitions

Unit-II 2a. Explain importance of 2.1. Introduction to Instrument Air Supply

Instrument instrument air supply system. System
Air Supply 2b. Describe sizing criteria and 2.1.1 Importance
System pressure level for designing of air
2.1.2 Sizing Criteria
supply system. 2.1.3 Pressure level
2.2. Instrument Air supply system for low air
2c. Explain Air supply system for
requirement
low air requirement with the
help of neat diagram.
2.3. Instrument Air supply system for large air
2d. Explain Air supply system for
requirement
low air requirement with the
2.4. Air Compressor
help of neat diagram.
2.4.1. Classification
2e. Classify air compressors.
 Positive displacement type
2f. With the help of neat sketch,
Explain construction and working  Dynamic type
of positive displacement type of
air compressor. 2.4.2. Compressor control using pressure
2g. With the help of neat sketch, switch.
Explain construction and working
of dynamic type of air
compressor.

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Unit Major Learning Outcomes Topics and Sub-topics

(‘Course Outcomes’ in
Cognitive Domain according to
NBA terminology)
2h. Explain on-off control of air 2.5. Instrument Air Dryer-
compressor using pressure 2.5.1. Need for Dryer
switch. 2.5.2. Refrigerated Air Dryer
2.5.3. Desiccant Air Dryer
2i. Explain need for Instrument  Heated type
Air Dryer.  Heatless type
2j. With the help of neat sketch,
explain construction and working
of Refrigerated Air Dryer.
2k. With the help of neat sketch,
explain construction and working
of Heated type Desiccant Air
Dryer.
2l. With the help of neat sketch,
explain construction and working
of Heatless type Desiccant Air
Dryer.

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Unit Major Learning Outcomes Topics and Sub-topics

(‘Course Outcomes’ in
Cognitive Domain according to
NBA terminology)
Unit III Major 3a. With the help of neat 3.1. Thermal power plant
Industrial sketch, explain single element 3.1.1 Single element drum level control
Applications drum level control in thermal 3.1.2 Two element drum level control
power plant. 3.1.3 Three element drum level control
3b. With the help of neat
sketch, explain two element
3.2 Textile industry
drum level control in thermal
3.2.1 Automatic stop motion control
power plant.
3c. With the help of neat 3.2.2 Stretch control
sketch, explain three element 3.2.3 Humidity and Moisture control
drum level control in thermal
power plant. 3.3 Cement industry
3d. With the help of neat 3.3.1 Kiln Temperature control
sketch, explain automatic stop
motion control in textile
3.4 Chemical Reactor
industry.
3e. With the help of neat 3.4.1. Temperature control scheme
sketch, explain stretch control 3.4.2. Cascade control scheme
in textile industry. 3.4.3. Pressure control by vent throttling
3f. With the help of neat sketch,
explain humidity and moisture
control in textile industry.
3g.Explain kiln temperature
control in cement industry with
the help of neat diagram.
3h. Explain temperature control
scheme of chemical reactor
with neat sketch.

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Unit Major Learning Outcomes Topics and Sub-topics

(‘Course Outcomes’ in
Cognitive Domain according to
NBA terminology)

3i. Explain cascade control 3.5 Distillation Process

scheme of chemical reactor 3.5.1. Distillation equipment
with neat sketch. 3.5.2. Variables of distillation operation
3.5.3. Column pressure control by throttling
3j. Explain pressure control by
vent throttling of chemical condenser water
reactor with neat sketch.

3k. Describe parts of distillation 3.6 Heat Exchanger

equipment with the help of 3.6.1. Variables and Parameters
neat sketch. 3.6.2. Heat exchanger Symbol
3.6.3. Conventional Temperature Control
3l. State variables of distillation
operation. scheme
3.6.4. Temperature-Pressure Cascade
3m. Explain column pressure scheme
control by throttling condenser 3.6.5. Temperature-Flow Cascade scheme
water.

3n. State variables and

parameters of heat exchanger.

3o. Draw Heat exchanger

Symbol and label fluid media
symbols in it.

3p. Draw and explain

conventional temperature
control scheme of heat
exchanger.

3q. Draw and explain

temperature-pressure cascade
scheme of heat exchanger.

3r. Draw and explain

temperature-flow cascade
scheme of heat exchanger.

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Unit Major Learning Outcomes Topics and Sub-topics

(‘Course Outcomes’ in
Cognitive Domain according to
NBA terminology)
Unit – IV 4a. Justify the need for 4.1. Maintenance
Industrial maintenance. 4.1.1. Need for maintenance
Maintenance 4b. Explain breakdown 4.1.2. Breakdown maintenance
and checkout maintenance. 4.1.3. Preventive maintenance
procedures 4c. Explain preventive 4.1.4. Predictive maintenance
maintenance.
4d. Explain predictive 4.2. Checklist of good installation practices
maintenance.
4e. State checklist for good 4.3 Typical checkout procedure for following:
installation practices. 4.3.1. Flow Transmitter
4f. Describe checkout 4.3.2. Temperature Transmitter
procedure for flow transmitter.
4.3.3. Control Valve
4g. Describe checkout
procedure for temperature
transmitter.
4h. Describe checkout
procedure for control valve.

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Unit Major Learning Outcomes Topics and Sub-topics

(‘Course Outcomes’ in
Cognitive Domain according to
NBA terminology)
Unit – V 5a. Explain Hazardous area 5.1. Hazardous area classification
Industrial classification.
Safety System 5b. Describe the function of 5.2. Electrical Safety
fuse as an electrical safety 5.2.1. Fuse
equipment. 5.2.2. Circuit breaker
5c. Describe the function of 5.2.3. Grounding
circuit breaker as an electrical
5.2.4. Intrinsic safety
safety equipment.
5.2.5. Zener barriers
5d. Explain importance of
grounding in electrical safety. 5.3. Plant Interlock
5e. Explain intrinsic safety. 5.3.1 Need for plant interlocks
5f. Explain importance of zener 5.3.2 Simple interlock circuit
barriers in electrical safety.
5g. Describe the need for plant 5.4. Annunciators
interlocks. 5.5. Intelligent Instruments
5h. Explain simple interlock 5.5.1. Functions
circuit with the help of neat
5.5.2. Architecture
sketch.
5i. Explain the function of
annunciator.
5j. Describe functions of
Intelligent Instruments.
5k. With the help of block
diagram, explain architecture of
Intelligent Instrument.

Note: The UOs need to be formulated at the ‘Application Level’ and above of Revised Bloom’s
Taxonomy’ to accelerate the attainment of the COs and the competency.

9. SUGGESTED SPECIFICATION TABLE FOR QUESTION PAPER DESIGN

Distribution of Theory Marks

Teaching
Unit Unit Title R U A Total
Hours
Level Level Level Marks
I Instruments Selection and
8 2 4 6 12
Documents Utilization
II Instrument Air Supply System 8 1 4 9 14
III Major Industrial Applications 12 1 3 18 22
IV Industrial Maintenance and
6 4 1 5 10
checkout procedures

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V Industrial Safety System 8 2 4 6 12

Total 42 10 16 44 70
Legends: R = Remember; U = Understand; A = Apply and above levels (Bloom’s revised
taxonomy)
Note: This specification table shall be treated as a general guideline for students and teachers.
The actual distribution of marks in the question paper may vary slightly from above table.

10. SUGGESTED LIST OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Other than the classroom and laboratory learning, following are the suggested
student related co-curricular activities which can be undertaken to accelerate the
attainment of the various outcomes in this course: Students should conduct following
activities in group and prepare reports of about 5 pages for each activity, also collect/record
physical evidences for their (student’s) portfolio which will be useful for their placement
interviews:
A. Industrial visit for students in order to have an exposure to the real industrial realm.
B. A workshop/seminar where students can have interaction with industry personnel.
C. Student’s Presentation of Videos/Animation for different process loops.
D. Model preparation. E.g. prepare model of heated type air dryer.
E. Present a seminar on any one technical topic.
F. Set up practical apparatus on their own during practical under the guidance of
faculty.
G. Group Discussion on industrial control scheme.
H. Prepare a poster on any one topic from curriculum.

11. SUGGESTED SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES (if any)

i. Display of animation videos of industrial loops.
ii. Arrange industrial visit to nearby process industry.
iii. Compliment student for his/her work done during the practical in order to motivate
him/her by student and Instruct him/her remedies to improve his work if required.
iv. Arrange expert lectures of instrumentation engineers working in process industries.
v. Utilize Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) to teach various topics/sub-topics.
vi. Research through net i.e. internet based home assignments.
vii. Assign preparation of mini projects.
viii. Guide students to focus on energy savings in industry and home.
ix. Guide students on how to address issues on environment and sustainability.

12. SUGGESTED MICRO-PROJECTS

Only one micro-project is planned to be undertaken by a student that needs to be
assigned to him/her at the beginning of the semester. In the first four semesters, the micro-
project are group-based. However, in the fifth and sixth semesters, it should be preferably
be individually undertaken to build up the skill and confidence in every student to become
problem solver so that he/she contributes to the projects of the industry. In special
situations where groups have to be formed for micro-projects, the number of students in
the group should not exceed three.

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The micro-project could be industry application based, internet-based, workshop-

based, laboratory-based or field-based. Each micro-project should encompass two or more
COs which are in fact an integration of PrOs, UOs and ADOs. Each student will have to
maintain a dated work diary consisting of individual contributions in the project work and
give a seminar presentation of it before submission. The total duration of the micro-project
should not be less than 16 (sixteen) student engagement hours during the course. The
student ought to submit a micro-project by the end of the semester to develop the industry-
oriented COs.
A suggestive list of micro-projects is given here. This has to match the competency
and the COs. Similar micro-projects could be added by the concerned course teacher:
a. Prepare process flow sheet of given industrial loop.
b. Collect major instrumentation documents of some nearby industries.
c. Calculate appropriate size of instrument air supply system for given industry.
d. Develop small Air supply system model.
e. Prepare refrigeration type air dryer model.
f. Prepare a model of heated type desiccant air dryer.
g. Prepare a model of heatless type desiccant air dryer.
h. PowerPoint Presentation on major industrial loop.
i. Development and demonstration of Zener barrier circuit on PCB.
j. Prepare plant interlock model.
k. Develop an annunciator circuit for any application.
13. SUGGESTED LEARNING RESOURCES

Sr.
Title of Books Author Publication
No.
Instrument Engineer’s Handbook Volume-
1 Bela G. Liptak CRC PRESS,
I, Process Measurement and Analysis
Instrument Engineer’s Handbook Volume-
2 Bela G. Liptak CRC, Taylor and Francis.
II, Process Control and Optimization
Applied Instrumentation in the Process W.G Andrew &
3 Gulf Publishing Company
Industries, Volume II H.B Williams
Complete Guide to Preventive and
4 Joel Levitt Industrial Press
Predictive Maintenance

5 Chemical Process Industries R N Shreeve Mc Graw Hill

14. List of Software/Learning Websites

i. www.nptel.com
ii. https://instrumentationtools.com
iii. https://www.vlab.co.in/participating-institute-coe-pune

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iv. https://vlab.amrita.edu/?sub=1&brch=282&sim=1511&cnt=1
v. http://www.ni.com
15. PO-COMPETENCY-CO MAPPING

Semester V Applied Instrumentation- (Course Code: 4351701)

POs
PO 1 PO 2 PO 3 PO 4 PO 5 PO 6 PO 7
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& m develop- g Tools, practices Manage- long
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Competency To maintain industrial processes.

CO1:
Select appropriate
instrument and
Utilize 3 1 - 1 1 - 1
instrumentation
related documents.

CO2:
Demonstrate
2 1 1 1 1 1 -
instrument air
supply system
CO3:
Analyze major
1 3 1 2 2 1 2
industrial
applications.
CO4:
Maintain process 2 1 1 2 1 2 1
instruments.
CO5: Practice
industrial safety
2 1 1 2 2 1 1
using appropriate
instruments.
Legend: ‘3’ for high, ‘2’ for medium, ‘1’ for low or ‘-’ for the relevant correlation of each
competency, CO, with PO/ PSO

16. COURSE CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Member – Board of Studies (GTU), Electrical and Allied branches
Prof. Suresh Z. Shyara, IC Engineering, AVPTI, Rajkot.

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Prof. Mahesh J. Vadhavaniya, IC Engineering, Government Polytechnic, Palanpur.

GTU Resource Persons
Prof. M. J. Dehlvi, IC Engineering, Government Polytechnic, Gandhinagar.
Prof. S. V. Gandhi, IC Engineering, Government Polytechnic, Ahmedabad.

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