Chemical Engineering  ·  Level 6
Control And Instrumentation
Chapter 6: Apply sensors and transducers principles
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Practical 1: Identify and Classify Sensors and Transducers by Working Principles

Chemical Engineering · Level 6
Control And Instrumentation
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Identify and classify six provided sensors and transducers according to their working principles and record their characteristics in the classification table.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Digital multimeterThermocouple sensor
Insulated glovesPhotoelectric sensor
Safety gogglesStrain gauge transducer
Dustcoat (Lab coat)Capacitive sensor
Identification sheets and classification tablesUltrasonic sensor
Pen and notebook
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Thermocouple sensor1 Pc per Candidate
2Photoelectric sensor1 Pc per Candidate
3Strain gauge transducer1 Pc per Candidate
4Capacitive sensor1 Pc per Candidate
5Ultrasonic sensor1 Pc per Candidate
6Digital multimeter1 Pc per Candidate
7Insulated gloves1 Pair per Candidate
8Safety goggles1 Pair per Candidate
9Dustcoat (Lab coat)1 Pc per Candidate
10Identification sheets and classification tables1 Set per Candidate
11Pen and notebook1 Set per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Identification and Classification of Sensors and Transducers
Wore the appropriate PPE: dustcoat, safety goggles, insulated gloves
(Award 1 mark for each PPE worn, 0 if incomplete, max 3 marks)
3
Inspected each sensor and transducer physically and measured electrical parameters using the digital multimeter
(Award 1 mark each for correct inspection and measurement of 5 sensors/transducers)
5
Recorded correct identification details (name and type) of each sensor/transducer
(Award 1 mark per correct identification, total 6 marks)
6
Classified each sensor/transducer correctly according to its working principle (e.g., resistive, capacitive, inductive, photoelectric, ultrasonic)
(Award 2 marks per correct classification, total 10 marks)
10
Completed the classification table neatly and accurately
(Award 4 marks for complete and accurate classification table, 0 if incomplete)
4
Sub-Total28
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Correctly identified and classified all six sensors and transducers with accurate working principle description
(Award 2 marks per sensor/transducer for correct identification and classification, total 12 marks)
12
Sub-Total12
GRAND TOTAL40
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Measurement of Temperature, Pressure, and Displacement Using Sensors

Chemical Engineering · Level 6
Control And Instrumentation
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Set up and calibrate temperature, pressure, and displacement sensors and measure their respective physical parameters, recording the readings accurately.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Digital Temperature Sensor (RTD or Thermocouple)Personal Protective Equipment (Lab coat, Gloves, Safety Goggles)
Pressure Sensor (strain gauge or piezoelectric type)
Displacement Sensor (LVDT or potentiometric type)
Multimeter
Power supply 24V DC
Connecting wires and clips
Breadboard or sensor mounting board
Ruler or measuring tape
Stopwatch
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Digital Temperature Sensor (RTD or Thermocouple)1 Pc per Candidate
2Pressure Sensor (strain gauge or piezoelectric type)1 Pc per Candidate
3Displacement Sensor (LVDT or potentiometric type)1 Pc per Candidate
4Multimeter (Digital, with mV and Ohm measurement capability)1 Pc per Candidate
5Power supply 24V DC1 Pc per Candidate
6Connecting wires and clips1 set per Candidate
7Breadboard or sensor mounting board1 Pc per Candidate
8Ruler or measuring tape (metric)1 Pc per Candidate
9Stopwatch1 Pc per Candidate
10Personal Protective Equipment (Lab coat, Gloves, Safety Goggles)1 set per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Setup and Calibration
Wore the appropriate PPE: Lab coat, Gloves, Safety Goggles
(Award 1 mark for each PPE worn, max 3 marks)
3
Connected the temperature sensor correctly to the power supply and multimeter
(Award 3 marks for correct and safe connections, 0 if incomplete)
3
Connected the pressure sensor correctly to the power supply and multimeter
(Award 3 marks for correct and safe connections, 0 if incomplete)
3
Connected the displacement sensor correctly to the power supply and multimeter
(Award 3 marks for correct and safe connections, 0 if incomplete)
3
Calibrated each sensor using standard procedures and recorded baseline readings
(Award up to 5 marks for proper calibration and baseline recording)
5
Ensured stable sensor readings before taking measurements
(Award 3 marks for waiting and ensuring stable readings)
3
Measured temperature, pressure, and displacement accurately and recorded values
(Award 5 marks for accurate measurement and recording for all sensors)
5
Sub-Total25
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Accurate recorded values of temperature (±1 °C), pressure (±2 kPa), and displacement (±1 mm)
(Award 8 marks for accuracy within specified tolerances, 0 if outside)
8
Proper sensor mounting and neat wiring without loose connections
(Award 5 marks for neat and secure sensor installation)
5
Complete and clear measurement log with time and units recorded
(Award 7 marks for complete, legible, and correctly formatted records)
7
Sub-Total20
GRAND TOTAL45
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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