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• ABOUT The Department of Instrumentation and Control Engineering is one of the oldest Departments under Uni- versity of Calicut (Currently under Dr. A.P.J Kalam Technical University) established in 1980. The Department offers a full time Bachelor of Technology Degree Course in the field of Instrmentation & Control Engineer- ing.The total annual student intake is 60. Department has been backed up by efficient, dedicated and special- ized faculty and they work with dedication to keep in pace with the ever changing control and Instrumenta- tion scenario. The department has an excellent placment record, with its alumni working all around the globe in reputed companies in coveted positions. The alumni and the experts from industry visit the department periodically and give lectures, demonstrations and career guidance to the students. The students are also giv- en exposure to the industrial environment through industrial visits and industrial training. It’s indeed a matter of pride for the Department that numerous eligible final year students are placed in prestigious MNCs every year. • MISSION • VISION • To impart engineering education at par with glob- To be a center of excellence of international acclaim in al standards to create self motivated Instrumenta- the realm of Instrumentation and Control Engineering tion and Control Engineering graduates. producing self motivated, knowledgeable and technically competent engineers to nurture the needs of the society • To inculcate a passion for learning and an ability to utilize the knowledge for solving real world prob- “ lems and industrial challenges. • To be a premier center for Instrumentation and Control Engineering studies and research. • To groom the graduates who uphold engineering ethics with a high degree of social commitment. • ABOUT NSS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERINING NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad (Commonly known as NSSCE) is the fourth engineering educational institution established in Kerala, India. It was founded in 1960 by Nair Service Society. NSS College of Engi- neering is one of the premier institutions in the state. The college is one among the only three Govt-Aided Engineering colleges in Kerala and the first Govt-Aided Engineering College accredited by NBA of AICTE. The college is affiliated to the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University.The campus is situated in NSS Nagar at Akathethara, 9 km from Palakkad town, and 3 km from the Palakkad Railway Junction. The nearest airports are at Coimbatore (55 km) and Cochin International Airport(110 km). Spread over 100 acres, it includes an administrative block and other blocks, a library block and five hostels including two for women and with good infrastructure Departement of Instrumentation and Control Engineering, NSS College of Engineering Palakkad 2

• ACADEMICS The syllabus of instrumentation and control engineering consists of the following along with its objectives and ex- pected outcomes.Basic Instrumentation Engineering and Transducers is to develop a strong base in the fundamental philosophies of Instrumentation Engineering, to learn the static and dynamic characteristics of the measuring instru- ments, and to familiarize with a variety of transducers which are very vital in instrumentation. Design of electronic circuits include basic concepts of, design and applications of electronic circuits containing passive components BJT and MOSFETS And familiarization of concept of pulse shaping, amplification and feedback in electronic circuits. The practical lab sessions for the subject are also there for ensuring knowledge in practical application not just theory. Electrical and Electronic measurements aim to understand the basic working principle of electric and electronic mea- suring instruments, to design and calibrate electrical measuring instruments and to know the basics of developing an instrumentation system for particular application. Practical sessions are also there to ensure practical knowledge along with theoretical knowledge.The course design of logic circuits along with logic circuit labs has the objective of learning about number systems, Boolean algebra, combinational logic designs and circuits, sequential components and circuits, logic families etc. Integrated circuits and systems have the objective of familiarizing the IC fabrication technology and to learn to design and analyze circuits using op-amps and specialized ICs. Mechanical instrumenta- tion is to learn the principles of fluid mechanics and measuring devices for flow, force, sound, vibration etc. and also about measurement devices for angular and linear measurements. Linear system and networks aim to learn to model linear circuits and systems using differential equations and transfer function, to expose to the concept of poles and zeros, usage of network laws for developing equations for large linear circuits and analysis of their response to different types of signals in time domain and to familiarize with two port network parameters. Microcontrollers and MC lab are courses that is all about the MC 8051, its assembly language and C programming. Machines and drives is to Understand basic types and working of transformers, electrical ma- chines, power electronics and drives. Signals and systems introduce characteristics and classifications of signals and systems and impart knowledge about various transforms and convolution. Microprocessors is about the MP 8086, its architecture, interfacing with memory etc. Control Engineering has to part and aim to study the time and frequency analysis, root locus analysis, stability analysis of control systems, and the techniques to design control systems. It also includes the study of discrete systems, model and analysis of systems in state variable form, phase analysis, stability analysis etc. 3

Industrial instrumentation also has two parts and includes the familiarization of various types of temperature, pres- sure, level, pH, viscosity, turbidity and conductivity measurement systems. It also includes the study of various flow measurement systems, analyzers, control valves and its operation etc. Process control instrumentation give an ex- posure on different types of processes, controllers and their implementations and tuning techniques. The controllers can be electronic and pneumatic.Discrete time signal processing includes sampling, convolution, IIR and FIR filters, discrete fourier transform etc. Its objective is to learn the design techniques for digital filters, effect of finite word length in signal processing and the non parametric methods of power spectrum estimations. Industrial process control aims to learn the techniques of instrumentation and process control used in major parts of process stations and to understand the instrumentation used in steam boilers, oil and natural gas processes and cleanroom optimization. It includes the Instrumentation symbols as per ISA standards, Instrumentation and control of chemical reactor, distillation towers, heat exchanger, dryers, pumps and compressors, effluent and water treat- ment, evaporators, boiler instrumentation, oil and gas process, and the semiconductor plant. Process automation has the objective of imparting knowledge on Computer-aided measurement and control systems, Real-time operat- ing system, Programmable logic controllers, architecture of PLC, ladder programming, distributed control systems, DCS configuration, DCS system integration, SCADA systems, and PAC. Communication engineering is about basic ideas about the different communication systems. It includeAnalog com- munication techniques, Digital communication techniques, wireless communication and GSM. Biomedical Instru- mentation aims to impart the basic concepts of human physiology, develop basic understanding of instrumentation systems for measurement and analysis of physiological parameters, to bring out the important and modern methods of imaging techniques, and to learn medical assistance techniques and therapeutic equipment. Analytical instruments is to develop basic knowledge about analytical instruments, its concepts and its technique, know about different types of spectroscopic analysis, impart concepts of different Chromatographic techniques etc. Instrumentation system design includes the designing of commonly occurring electronic circuits in Instrumentation systems, designing instrumentation systems with transducers, signal conditioning systems, transmitters, control valves etc. Its objective is to learn the responsibilities of an engineer in a project, acquire an ability to integrate, orga- nize and analyze various instruments, acquire an ability to perform and supervise installation and commissioning of instrumentation systems etc. Optoelectronic instrumentation aim to give an exposure to optoelectronic instruments and measurements and to impart knowledge in Lasers and theory of Optical Fibers. There are also four Mathematics courses and courses like Business economics, Principles of management, Lifeskills, Engineering Design etc. There are elective subjects like Environmental instrumentation and safety, Numerical meth- ods, Total quality management, MEMS and nano technology, Aerospace engineering and Navigation instrumenta- tion, Powerplant instrumentation, Instrumentation in petrochemical industries and Nondynamic Chaos. Departement of Instrumentation and Control Engineering, NSS College of Engineering Palakkad 4

• SCOPE Instrumentation Engineering is a major part of engineering course that mainly concentrates on the concept and function of measuring equipment that are utilized in various fields such as designing, layout of robotic systems in electrical, domains and Instrumentation. Through Instrumentation Engineering students learn to add sensors to the systems which have recorders, transmitters, displays or control systems. The course curriculum of Instrumentation Engineering includes the teaching of how to design, make, test, monitor and maintain instruments. The main work of an instrumentation engineer includes how to design, make, test, monitor and maintain instruments. Instrumenta- tion Engineers are also required and work in various sectors such as power, water, solar etc. They are responsible for design installation or signal conditioning of an instrument. They assure the standard quality of an Instrument and are upgraded than before and working on them Some areas for an instrumentation and control engineer can work on are designing and developing new control sys- tems, testing, maintaining and modifying existing systems, analysing data and presenting findings in written reports, managing operations, working collaboratively with design engineers, operation engineers, purchasers and other in- ternal staff, liaising with clients, suppliers, contractors and relevant authorities, project management within cost and time constrained environments, understanding and ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety regulations and quality standards, providing advice and consultancy support, purchasing equipment, writing computer software and test procedures, developing new business proposals. • PLACEMENT OFFERS 5

• WORDS FROM ALUMNII graduated from the Instrumentation and Control department in 2003. When I was working as a C&I Engi- neer at NTPC Limited, I realized the importance of the practical engineering knowledge gained during my NSS days, and the specific curriculum in I&C department which was tailored to cater the needs of process “industries. What I liked the most in the curriculum was the good mix of theoretical subjects such as control engineering and practice-oriented subjects such as power plant engineering. I also realized the importance of the engineering management concepts that I learned and the other work related trainings that I received from the placement and training bureau at the college. I realized the importance of theoretical engineering knowledge that I learned from the college, when I was doing my Ph.D at the National University of Singa- pore (NUS), and also during my postdoctoral research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The critical thinking and problem solving skills I acquired from learning subjects such as control engineering, microprocessor systems, and engineering mechanics is also vital in my current role as an Imaging Scientist. I consider myself lucky and privileged to attend the classes of my experienced teachers in the department, and to be an alumnus of this college which helped me to build a solid theoretical foundation for fundamental research, as well as the specific skills needed to excel in the industrial arena. Pramod Pisharody Senior Research Associate, CZI Imaging Scientist University of Minnesota Instrumentation and Control Engineering is one of the unique branches in the field of engineering which gives exposure to Electrical ; Electronics and Control system engineering in addition to the main stream “in- strumentation”. I&C branch gives wide opportunities for the engineers to work in the field of Oil and Gas ; “PowerSector andAutomation environments. By hiring good instrumentation engineers , the companies are ensuring the safer and reliable operation of the equipment’s or units concerned. In my experience, instru- mentation engineers have got good logical thinking which helps them to lead the investigation and also for the effective troubleshooting of the issues thereby applying the required mitigations, accordingly instrumen- tation engineers form the part of the highly recognized engineering group in such industries. “ Muhammad Famis Batch Analyzer, Engineering Specialist Saudi Aramco Mobil Refinery, Yanbu; Saudi Arabia Departement of Instrumentation and Control Engineering, NSS College of Engineering Palakkad 6

• ABOUT ICONS Instrumentation and Control Student Association was established on November 2019. which is a platform where the student will work to enhance organization skills and provide social academic environment to the student.Stu- dents are the backbone of the institute, so it is very essential to improve the skills into students. The association ac- tivities enhances the student’s skills such as event and time management, technical competencies and also develop binding with social issues and responsibilities of society. ICONS aims the development of a student and prepare young technical professionals for the future and which pro- vide a place for representing the interest and concern of students in the instrumentation and control department for sharing their experience and knowledge. ICONS with the help of its members and other students have been suc- cessfully organised many programs like technical seminars and workshops on the campus, Which helps students to improve their knowledge, creativity and other skills. 7

In case of any quereies, please write to [email protected] 8 This is a collaborative effort of the Instrumentation and Control Students Association with the Department of Instrumentation and Control engi- neering at NSS College of Engineering. With our knowledge and what we learned from our teachers, we’ve tried our level best to summarise the Department in this brochure. Any mistakes in any pieces of information may be kindly reported to [email protected]. Departement of Instrumentation and Control Engineering, NSS College of Engineering Palakkad