MNIT MET-305

Course Code: MET-305

Mechanical
Measurement &
Control System
Dr. Anup Malik
anup.mech@mnit.ac.in

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MET-305 : Mechanical Measurement & Control System

Course Objective:
• To develop the knowledge of basics of Measurements, Metrology
and Measuring devices
• To understand the basic types of measurements in the real
time engineering applications
• To make familiar with the mechanical measuring systems, and
the standard measurement methods
• To select suitable mechanical measuring instruments for basic
and special requirement in the industries
• To develop competence in sensors, transducers and terminating
devices with associated parameters

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MET-305 : Mechanical Measurement & Control System

Syllabus L3 T1 P0 4 Credits
Topic 1
Engineering Metrology
Basic Principles of Engineering Metrology, Standards of
Measurement, Limits, Fits, and Tolerances,
Linear Measurement – Surface Plate, V-blocks, Scaled Instruments,
Vernier, Micrometer, Slip Gauges;
Angular Measurement – Protractor, Sine Bar, Angle Gauges,
Clinometer, Autocollimator;
Comparators – Types of Comparators, Mechanical Comparators,
Mechanical–Optical Comparator, Electricals Comparator,
Pneumatic Comparators;
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MNIT MET-305

MET-305 : Mechanical Measurement & Control System

Syllabus L3 T1 P0 4 Credits
Topic 1
Engineering Metrology
Optical Measurement and Interferometry – Optical Measurement
Techniques, Interferometers; Metrology of Gears and Screw
Threads,
Metrology of Surface Finish – Methods of Measuring Surface
Finish, Stylus Probe Instruments, Pneumatic Methods, Light
Interference Microscopes;
Miscellaneous Metrology – Precision Instrumentation Based on
Laser Principles, Coordinate Measuring Machines, Machine Tool
Metrology
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MNIT MET-305

MET-305 : Mechanical Measurement & Control System

Syllabus L3 T1 P0 4 Credits
Topic 2
Mechanical Measurements
Introduction, Functional Elements of Measurement Systems,
Transducers, Classification of Transducers,
Measurement of Force – Direct Methods, Load Cells, Cantilever
Beams, Proving Rings, Linear Variable Differential Transformers;
Measurement of Torque - Torsion-bar Dynamometer, Servo-
controlled Dynamometer, Absorption Dynamometer;
Measurement of Strain - Mechanical Strain Gauges, Electrical
Strain Gauges, Methods of Strain Measurement;

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MNIT MET-305

MET-305 : Mechanical Measurement & Control System

Syllabus L3 T1 P0 4 Credits
Topic 2
Mechanical Measurements
Temperature Measurement - Methods of Temperature
Measurement, Expansion thermometers: Bi-metallic, Liquid in
glass; Filled System Thermometers; Electrical Temperature
Measuring Instrument: Thermocouples, RTD, Thermistors;
Pyrometers; Calibration of Temperature Measuring Instruments;
Pressure Measurement – Pressure Measurement Scales, Methods
of Pressure Measurement, Classification of Pressure Measuring
Devices, Gravitation-type manometers, Mechanical displacement-
type manometers, Elastic pressure transducers, Electrical pressure
transducers, Low-pressure measurement gauges; 6
MNIT MET-305

MET-305 : Mechanical Measurement & Control System

Syllabus L3 T1 P0 4 Credits
Topic 2
Mechanical Measurements
Flow measurement – Rotameter, Electromagnetic Flow Meter,
Ultrasonic Flow Meter, Turbine Flow Meter, Hot Wire Anemometer,
Laser Doppler Anemometer;
Calorific value measurement – Bomb and Junker calorimeters;
Acoustic Measurement, Specific Gravity Measurements,
Measurement of Liquid Level, Viscosity Measurements,
Measurement of Humidity and Moisture, Measurement of pH
Value, Biomedical Measurements

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MNIT MET-305

MET-305 : Mechanical Measurement & Control System

Syllabus L3 T1 P0 4 Credits
Topic 3
Control Systems, Feedback Devices and Tooling
Description of a simple CNC control system, Interpolation systems.
Features available in a CNC system – Introduction to some widely
used CNC control systems. Types of measuring systems in CNC
machines – Incremental and absolute rotary encoders, linear
scale – resolver – Linear induction – Magnetic Sensors for
Spindle Orientation. Qualified and pre-set tooling – Principles of
location – Principles of clamping – Work holding devices.

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MET-305 : Mechanical Measurement & Control System

Course Outcomes:
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Understand the methods of measurement and selection of
measuring instruments, standards of measurement
• Apply methods of measurement for various physical
quantities.
• Explain tolerance, limits of size, fits, geometric and
position tolerances and gauge design
• Develop an ability of problem solving and decision making
by identifying and analyzing the cause for variation and
recommend suitable corrective actions for quality
improvement
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MET-305 : Mechanical Measurement & Control System

Text Books / Reference Books

1) Metrology for Engineers by Gaylor, Shotbolt, Sharp
2) B.C. Nakra and K.K. Choudhary, “Instrumentation
measurement and analysis”, 3rd Edition, McGraw Hill
Education (India) Private Limited, New Delhi, 2009.
3) S. K. Singh, “Industrial Instrumentation and Control”, 3rd
Edition, McGraw Hill Education (India) Private Limited, New
Delhi, 2009.
4) J. P. Holman, “Experimental Methods for Engineers”, 8th
Edition, McGraw-Hill Series in Mechanical Engineering).
5) S. P. Venkateshan, “Mechanical Measurements”, 2nd Edition,
John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
6) N.V. Raghavendra and L. Krishnamurthy, “Engineering
Metrology and Measurements”, Oxford University Press. 10