B.E. (Automation and Robotics) Sensors and Actuators 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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Syllabus for Sensors and Actuators

Semester 3 · Second Year AR · 3 credits

Module 0: Prerequisite

To understand this subject, student should have a foundational understanding of physics, especially regarding energy conversion and measurement. You should also be familiar with basic concepts of electronics and electrical signals.

Module I: Introduction to Measurement Systems & Sensors

1.1 Introduction, Block diagram, Functional elements of measurement system, Static and Dynamic characteristics of transducers. Errors, Remedies for Errors.
1.2 Definition of Sensor & Transducer, classification, selection criteria, transducer specifications.

Module II: Transducersfor Temperature Measurement

2.1 Definition and units of temperature
2.2 Different temperature scales ( 0C,0F, 0K,0R,0R' ) and their conversions
2.3 Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD): Working Principle (PT 100), 2 wire, 3 wire and 4 wire RTD Element, Lead wire compensation in RTD, self-heating effect, Specifications, advantages, disadvantages and applications of RTD
2.4 Thermocouple: Working principle, thermo electric effect, See-beck effect, Peltier effect, Laws of thermocouple, types of thermocouples, cold junction compensation method, thermopile, Thermowell material of construction. Specifications, advantages, disadvantages and applications of Thermocouple
2.5 Thermistor, NTC & PTC Types, Specifications, advantages, disadvantages and applications of Thermistor
2.6 Pyrometers: Principle, construction and working of radiation and optical Pyrometers and its applications

Module III: Transducers for Pressure

3.1 Pressure scales, units and relations, classification
3.2 Primary pressure sensors – elastic elements like bourdon tube, diaphragm, bellows, capsule properties

and Vacuum Measurement

and selection of elastic materials, Calibration using Dead Weight Tester
3.3 Electrical/secondary Pressure Transducers: a) Bourdon tube with LVDT, b) Bellow with LVDT , c) Diaphragm with Strain gauge
3.4 Differential pressure measurement: construction & working of DP Cell
3.5 Pressure measurement using manometer: U – Tube types, well type, inclined type, micro manometer
3.6 Pneumatic transducer: Flapper – nozzle transducer.
3.7 Vacuum Measurement: Units and relations, Mcleod gauge, Pirani gauge, thermocouple gauge.
3.8 Calibration of Pressure Gauge
3.9 Level and units of Level, Classification ,construction, working, applications of :
A Direct method : methods- Sight glass, Hydrostatic type (air purge).
B Indirect measurement method: Float type with linear and rotary potentiometer, Capacitive type , Ultrasonic type, Nuclear Radiation type, Radar type Transducer.

Module IV: Transducers for Flow Measurement

4.1 Introduction to fluid flow: properties of fluid, types of fluid, Reynolds number, types of fluid flow, continuity equation. Bernoulli’s equation
4.2 Head type: Orifice, Venturi, nozzle, pitot tube, annubar, characteristics of Head type flow meters, Variable area type: Rotameter
4.3 Velocity and Inertia based flowmeters: Turbine, electromagnetic, ultrasonic, positive displacement meter nutating disc type, anemometers, Coriolis Mass flow metermass flow meters.

Module V: Actuators

5.1 Definition and Classification: linear; rotary; Logical and Continuous Actuators
5.2 Pneumatic actuator- Electro-Pneumatic actuator; cylinder, rotary actuators,
5.3 Mechanical actuating system: Hydraulic actuator Control valves; Construction, Characteristics and Types, Selection criteria.
5.4 Electrical actuating systems: Solid-state switches, Solenoids, Electric Motors- Principle of operation and its application: D.C motors , AC motors - Single phase & 3 Phase Induction Motor; Synchronous Motor; Stepper motors - Piezoelectric Actuators: working and applications.

Module VI: Case studies

6.1 Temperature Transducer signal conditioning Design: design considerations and application for RTD, Thermistor and thermocouple temperature sensor.
6.2 Pressure Transducer signal conditioning Design: design considerations and applications for various pressure sensors Total Hours

Text Books

1 B.C Nakra, K.K. Chaudhary, Instrumentation, Measurement and Analysis, Tata McGraw Hill Education, 01-Oct-2003 - Electronic instruments - 632 page.
2 Patranabis D, Sensors and Transducers, Prentice Hall India Learning Private Limited; 2 edition (2003) - 344 pages.
3 A. K. Sawhney, Puneet Sawhney, A course in Electrical and Electronic Measurement and Instrumentation, Dhanpat Rai and Co. Rai, 1996.
4 Rangan, Mani, Sharma. Instrumentation systems and Devices, 2nd EdTata McGraw Hill.
5 D.V.S. Murthi, Instrumentation and Measurement Principles‖, PHI, New Delhi, 2nd ed. 2003.
1 Doeblin E.D., Measurement system, Tata McGraw Hill., 4th ed, 2003.
2 Bela G. Liptak, Instrument Engineers' Handbook, Fourth Edition, Volume One: Process Measurement and Analysis, June 27, 2003.
3 W.G.Andrew, H.B.Williams, Applied Instrumentation in the Process Industries, Volume II Gulf Publication Company , Paris, Tokyo.
4 Neubert Hermann K. P., Instrument Transducer, 2nd ed., Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2003.
5 Johnson Curtis D., Process Control Instrumentation Technology, 8th Ed., 2005
6 S.P. Sukhatme, Heat Transfer, 3rd edition, University Press.
7 Chortle Keith R., Fundamentals of Test, Measurement Instrument Instrumentation, ISA Publication.
8 Alan S Morris, Measurement and Instrumentation Principles; 3rd Edition
9 Sawhney A.K., ―Mechanical Measurement‖, Dhanpatrai and Co.
10 Bansal R.K., ―Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines‖, Laxmi publications.
11 David W. Spitzer, ―Industrial Flow Measurement‖, ISA Publication

Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.E. (Automation and Robotics) under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2025-26. Wording is as printed in that syllabus. Module numbering is as printed there too.

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