DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

VISION

To become a centre of world class excellence in Electronics and Communication Engineering,

periodically refreshing to reflect the cutting edge technologies of the industry in the global

market and to produce creative engineers capable of addressing global challenges, exceling at an

International level.

MISSION

The mission of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering is

DM1 : To provide the students an environment of academic freedom that will ensure the

exchange of ideas and the dissemination of knowledge in this discipline through effective

teaching.

DM2 : To infuse the scientific temper in the students towards the research in Electronics and

Communication Engineering.

DM3 : To establish incubation centres for research in Micro Electronics, Embedded Systems,

Robotics, Communications and Signal Processing with an offer for consultancy services to

industries.

DM4: To emphasize on human values, professional ethics, social responsibility and

environmental sustainability.

Programme Educational Objectives

Graduates of Electronics & Communication Engineering Department will be able:

PEO1: To recognize, adapt and apply the knowledge of electronics and communication to

optimize communication systems and to develop techno- economical real world applications in

an ethical, societal, professional and responsible manner.

PEO2: To use state of art laboratories and modern computer based tools to pursue a diverse

range of career as engineers and researchers to work individually as well as in team

Programme Specific Outcomnes

A graduate of the Electronics and Communication Engineering Program will be able:

PSO1: To comprehend the technological advancements, apply concepts of Electronics &

Communication Engineering to design and implement complex systems in the areas related to

Analog and Digital Electronics, Communication, Signal processing, VLSI and Embedded

systems in an ethical, societal, professional and responsible manner.

PSO2: An ability to make use of acquired technical knowledge for successful career and

qualifying in competitive examinations at the National and Global levels ethically.

Programme Outcomes

Engineering Graduates will be able to: PO1. Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering

fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering

problems.

PO2. Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex

engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics,

natural sciences, and engineering sciences.

PO3. Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems

and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate

consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental

considerations.

PO4. Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and

research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and

synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.

PO5. Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and

modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering

activities with an understanding of the limitations.

PO6. The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to

assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities

relevant to the professional engineering practice.

PO7. Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering

solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need

for sustainable development.

PO8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and

norms of the engineering practice.

PO9. Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or

leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.

PO10. Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the

engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write

effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive

clear instructions.

PO11. Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the

engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and

leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.

PO12. Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to

engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

COURSE INFORMATION SHEET (CIS)

(a) Course description

PROGRAMME: B. Tech.

(Electronics and Electronics

Engineering)

DEGREE: B.TECH

COURSE: Electrical Measurements &

Instrumentation

YEAR: III SEM: I CREDITS: 4

COURSE CODE: EE501PC

REGULATION: R16

COURSE TYPE: CORE

COURSE AREA/DOMAIN: Electrical CONTACT HOURS: 4+1 (L+T)) hours/Week.

(a) Syllabus

Unit Details Hours

I

Introduction To measuring Instruments: Classification-deflecting, control and

damping torques-Ammeters and Voltmeters-PMMC, moving iron type instruments-

expression for the deflecting torque and control torque-errors and compensations,

extension of range using shunts and series resistance. Electrostatic Voltmeters-

electrometer type and attracted disc type- Extension of range of E.S. Voltmeters

15

II

Potentiometers & Instrument Transformers: Principle and operation of D.C. Crompton’s

potentiometer – standardization – Measurement of unknown resistance, current,

voltage. A.C. Potentiometers: polar and coordinate types standardization –

applications. CT and PT – Ratio and phase angle errors

9

III

Measurement of Power & Energy: Single phase dynamometer wattmeter, LPF and UPF,

Double element and three element dynamometer wattmeter, expression for deflecting

and control torques – Extension of range of wattmeter using instrument transformers –

Measurement of active and reactive powers in balanced and unbalanced systems. Single

14

phase induction type energy meter – driving and braking torques – errors and

compensations – testing by phantom loading using R.S.S. meter. Three phase energy

meter – tri vector meter, maximum demand meters.

IV

DC & AC Bridges: Method of measuring low, medium and high resistance – sensitivity of

Wheat stone’s bridge – Carey Foster’s bridge, Kelvin’s double bridge for measuring low

resistance, measurement of high resistance – loss of charge method. Measurement of

inductance,Quality Factor - Maxwell’s bridge, Hay’s bridge, Anderson’s bridge, Owen’s

bridge. Measurement of capacitance and loss angle - Desauty bridge.Wien’s bridge –

Schering Bridge.

15

V

Transducers: Definition of transducers, Classification of transducers, Advantages of

Electrical transducers, Characteristics and choice of transducers; Principle operation of

LVDT and capacitor transducers; LVDT Applications, Strain gauge and its principle of

operation, gauge factor, Thermistors, Thermocouples, Piezo electric transducers,

photovoltaic, photo conductive cells, and photo diodes.

Measurement of Non-Electrical Quantities: Measurement of strain, Gauge sensitivity,

Displacement, Velocity, Angular Velocity, Acceleration, Force, Torque, Temperature,

Pressure, Vacuum, Flow and Liquid level.

13

Contact classes for syllabus coverage 56

Lectures beyond syllabus 01

Tutorial classes 10

Classes for gaps & Add-on classes 02

Total No. of classes 69

(c) Gaps in syllabus

S.N Topic Propose Action No. of classes

1 Applications of Electrical instruments Guest Lecture / industry visit 2

(d) Topics beyond Syllabus

S.N. Topic Propose Action No. of Classes

1 Characteristics of instruments and

Errors

PPT 01

(e) Web Source References

Sl. No. Name of book/ website

1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLjk5DrScEU

2 http://nptel.ac.in

3 https://www.m-tutor.com/login.php

(f) Delivery / Instructional Methodologies:

CHALK & TALK STUD. ASSIGNMENT WEB RESOURCES

LCD/SMART

BOARDS

STUD. SEMINARS ☐ ADD-ON COURSES

(g) Assessment Methodologies - Direct

Assignments Stud. Seminars Tests/Model

Exams

Univ. Examination

Stud. Lab

Practices

Stud. Viva ☐ Mini/Major

Projects

☐ Certifications

☐ Add-On ☐ Others

Courses

(h) Assessment Methodologies - Indirect

Assessment Of Course Outcomes

(By Feedback, Once)

Student Feedback On

Faculty (Twice)

☐Assessment Of Mini/Major Projects By

Ext. Experts

☐ Others

(i) Text books and References

Text Books

1. 1. “G. K. Banerjee”, “Electrical and Electronic Measurements”, PHI

Learning Pvt. Ltd., 2nd Edition, 2016

2. 2. “S. C. Bhargava”, “Electrical Measuring Instruments and

Measurements”, BS Publications, 2012.

Suggested / Reference Books

1. 3. “A. K. Sawhney”, “Electrical & Electronic Measurement &

Instruments”, Dhanpat Rai & Co. Publications, 2005.

2. 4. “R. K. Rajput”, “Electrical & Electronic Measurement &

Instrumentation”, S. Chand and Company Ltd., 2007.

3. 5. “Buckingham and Price”, “Electrical Measurements”, Prentice – Hall,

1988.

4. 6. “Reissland, M. U”, “Electrical Measurements: Fundamentals,

Concepts, Applications”, New Age International (P) Limited

Publishers, 1st Edition 2010.

5. 7. “E.W. Golding and F. C. Widdis”, “Electrical Measurements and

measuring Instruments”, fifth Edition, Wheeler Publishing, 2011.