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B.E. (Automation and Robotics) Machinery Diagnostics Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026

The University has moved this degree onto NEP 2020 one year at a time. The first and second years are NEP 2020 syllabi; the third and fourth years are still examined on the REV-2019 'C' Scheme, which is what the University sets for them this year.

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Semester 7 · Fourth Year AR

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Syllabus for Machinery Diagnostics

Semester 7 · Fourth Year AR

Module 1: Basics of Vibration : Periodic and random motion, Spectral Amplitude Scaling: RMS, Peak and Peakto-Peak Conversion and Selection, Time and frequency domain analysis, Phase analysis, Orbit analysis, Understanding signal pattern, Importance of speed in accurate diagnosis, Importance of side bands in frequency spectrums. Introduction to Vibration based Condition Monitoring: Maintenance Principles,

  • Vibration based fault Prognosis, Goal of Vibration Monitoring, Steps in Vibration Monitoring, Benefits of Vibration based condition monitoring.

Module 2

  • Vibration Measurement : Vibration measuring instruments: displacement, velocity, acceleration; Force measurement, Laser based measurements: laser vibrometer Sensor Selection Criteria , Sensor – Mounting Locations and Techniques

Module 3

  • Data Acquisition & Signal Processing : Classification of signals, Signal analysis, Fast Fourier Transform (FFT), Essential Settings in Data Acquisition System (Plot Formats, Frequency Span and Frequency Resolution, Average Types and Number of Averages, Windowing, Spectrum Scaling), Signal conditioning

Module 4

  • Machinery Fault Diagnosis I : Natural frequency and resonance tests (Practical approach), Time and Frequency domain analysis to identify unbalance, bent shaft, Misalignment, Soft foot conditions, Mechanical looseness

Module 5

  • Machinery Fault Diagnosis II : Rolling element bearing and Journal Bearing fault diagnosis, Faults related to Gearbox, vane defects in pumps, Fault in Fans and Blowers.

Module 6

  • Applications of Condition Monitoring: Case studies related Balancing Problems in Turbines, Condition Monitoring in Sugar mills, Health Monitoring of Journal Bearing, Condition Monitoring of Industrial Pumps. (Aspects to be covered : Selection of sensors, recommended location of sensor, direction of measurement, selection of plot type, Data validation and Identification of Faults)

Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.E. (Automation and Robotics) under REV-2019 'C' Scheme, in force from the academic year 2024-25. Wording is as printed in that syllabus. Module numbering is as printed there too.

The complete syllabus

This subject is cut from the University circular for its year. Open a document here if you want the whole thing rather than a single subject.

PDF 7.40 (R-A) B.E. (Automation & Robotics) Sem I & II (Revised, NEP 2020) NEP 2020 syllabus Read full PDF Read
PDF 6.48 (N) B.E. (Automation and Robotics) Sem III & IV (NEP 2020) NEP 2020 syllabus Read full PDF Read
PDF 6.8 (N) B.E. (Automation and Robotics) Third Year, Sem V & VI (REV-2019 'C' Scheme) REV-2019 'C' Scheme syllabus Read full PDF Read
PDF B.E. (Automation and Robotics) Fourth Year, Sem VII & VIII (REV-2019 'C' Scheme) REV-2019 'C' Scheme syllabus Read full PDF Read
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