ME2304 ENGINEERING METROLOGY AND MEASUREMENTS SYLLABUS | ANNA UNIVERSITY MECHANICAL 5TH SEMESTER SYLLABUS REGULATION 2008 2011-2012

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ME2304 ENGINEERING METROLOGY AND MEASUREMENTS SYLLABUS | ANNA UNIVERSITY MECHANICAL 5TH SEMESTER SYLLABUS REGULATION 2008 2011-2012 BELOW IS THE ANNA UNIVERSITY FIFTH SEMESTER BE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT SYLLABUS IT IS APPLICABLE FOR ALL STUDENTS ADMITTED IN THE YEAR 2011-2012 (ANNA UNIVERSITY CHENNAI,TRICHY,MADURAI,TIRUNELVELI,COIMBATORE), 2008 REGULATION OF ANNA UNIVERSITY CHENNAI AND STUDENTS ADMITTED IN ANNA UNIVERSITY CHENNAI DURING 2009

ME2304 ENGINEERING METROLOGY AND MEASUREMENTS L T P C
(Common to Mechanical and Automobile) 3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE:
 To understand the basic principles of measurements
 To learn the various linear and angular measuring equipments, their principle of
operation and applications
 To learn about various methods of measuring Mechanical parameters
UNIT I CONCEPT OF MEASUREMENT 9
General concept – Generalised measurement system-Units and standards-measuring
instruments: sensitivity, stability, range, accuracy and precision-static and dynamic
response-repeatability-systematic and random errors-correction, calibration -
Introduction to Dimensional and Geometric Toleranceing - interchangeability,
UNIT II LINEAR AND ANGULAR MEASUREMENT 9
Definition of metrology-Linear measuring instruments: Vernier, micrometer, Slip gauges
and classification, - Tool Makers Microscope - interferometery, optical flats, -
Comparators: limit gauges Mechanical, pneumatic and electrical comparators,
applications. Angular measurements: -Sine bar, Sine center, bevel protractor and angle
Decker..
UNIT III FORM MEASUREMENT 9
Measurement of screw threads: Thread gauges, floating carriage micrometermeasurement
of gear tooth thickness: constant chord and base tangent method-Gleason
gear testing machine – radius measurements-surface finish: equipment and parameters,
straightness, flatness and roundness measurements.
UNIT IV LASER AND ADVANCES IN METROLOGY 9
Precision instruments based on laser-Principles- laser interferometer-application in
measurements and machine tool metrology- Coordinate measuring machine (CMM):
need, construction, types, applications.- computer aided inspection.
UNIT V MEASUREMENT OF MECHANICAL PARAMETERS 9
Force, torque, power:-mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical type-Pressure
measurement - Flow: Venturi, orifice, rotameter, pitot tube –Temperature: bimetallic
strip, thermocouples, pyrometer, electrical resistance thermistor.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Jain R.K., “Engineering Metrology”, Khanna Publishers, 2005
2. Alan S. Morris, “The Essence of Measurement”, Prentice Hall of India, 1997
REFERENCES
1. Gupta S.C, “Engineering Metrology”, Dhanpat rai Publications, 2005
2. Jayal A.K, “Instrumentation and Mechanical Measurements”, Galgotia Publications
2000
3. Beckwith, Marangoni, Lienhard, “Mechanical Measurements”, Pearson Education,
2006.
4. Donald Deckman, “Industrial Instrumentation”, Wiley Eastern, 1985.