BEE053 Industrial Automation & Control Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 3rd Year · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2024-25)
BEE053 Industrial Automation & Control (also written as KEE053) is a subject in the 3rd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: Introduction of Automation system, Automation using relay logic, Automation using PLC, Industrial sensors and its application, Basics of Pneumatics and its use in automation. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2024-25.
BEE053 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BEE053 / KEE053 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Industrial Automation & Control |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 3rd Year |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2024-25 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-19 |
BEE053 Industrial Automation & Control Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2024-25) — 5 units.
Unit 1: Introduction of Automation system
Unit1: Introduction of Automation system Introduction to Industrial Automation, Requirement of automation systems, Application areas, Architecture of Industrial Automation system, Introduction of PLC and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA). Industrial communication protocols: modbus & profibus
Unit 2: Automation using relay logic
Unit2: Automation using relay logic Relay Circuits: Construction & Principle of Operation, Types of Relays, Relay as a memory element, Contactor Circuits, Advantages of Contactors over Relay, DOL circuit implementation using contactor, Automation problems based on relays, PLC Introduction: History & Current Trends, Basic Block Diagram of PLC, Classification of PLCs
Unit 3: Automation using PLC
Unit3: Automation using PLC Types of PLC I/O: Analog and Digital, Sink and Source concept, PLC programming: Ladder diagram, Sequential flow chart, ladder programming, Timer instructions – On delay, Off delay, Cyclic and Retentive timers, Up /Down Counters, math instructions
Unit 4: Industrial sensors and its application
Unit4: Industrial sensors and its application Introduction to Industrial sensors: optical, inductive, capacitive Sensors, PNP and NPN senor concept, interfacing of sensors with PLC, 4-20 ma current loops, HART protocol, modes of HART protocol
Unit 5: Basics of Pneumatics and its use in automation
Unit5: Basics of Pneumatics and its use in automation Introduction to Pneumatics, Role in industries, Laws : Boyel’s law, Charle’s Law Bernoulli Equation, Humidity( Absolute & Relative ) , Dew Point ( ADP, PDP) Basic, Pneumatic System ( Compressor, After coolers, Dryers, Air Tank, Service Unit ( FRL), Actuators(single acting, double acting), Valves : 2/2 & 3/2 Valves ,Problems based on valves and actuator ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
BEE053 Course Outcomes
- Pre-requisites of course: Digital Electronics Level, KL
- K2
- Upon the completion of the course, the student will be able to: K3
- Understand the concept of automation, its terminology and basic communication K3
- K3
- CO1 protocol. K3
- CO2 Apply Relay logic for automation.
- CO3 Learn about PLC, its operation and application in automation.
- CO4 Analyze the industrial sensors, its terminology and how one can interface with PLC.
- CO5 Demonstrate Pneumatic system and its application in industry.
- K1 – Remember K2 – Understand K3 – Apply K4 – Analyze K5 – Evaluate K6 – Create
BEE053 Reference Books
- Industrial Instrumentation and Control, by Singh, McGraw Hill.
- Programmable Logic Controllers with Control Logix, by Jon Stenerson, Delmar Publishers,
- Webb John W. and Reis A. Ronald, “Programmable Logic Controllers Principles and
- Bolton W, “Programmable Logic Controllers” Elsevier India Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi
Frequently Asked Questions about BEE053
What is the syllabus of BEE053 Industrial Automation & Control?
The AKTU BEE053 Industrial Automation & Control syllabus is divided into 5 units: Introduction of Automation system; Automation using relay logic; Automation using PLC; Industrial sensors and its application; Basics of Pneumatics and its use in automation. The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2024-25.
How many units are there in BEE053?
BEE053 Industrial Automation & Control has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus.
Is BEE053 the same subject as KEE053?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BEE053 and KEE053 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Where can I download BEE053 previous year question papers?
AKTU B.Tech previous year question papers for every semester are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BEE053?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 3rd Year Electrical Engineering Syllabus), effective from 2024-25. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-19.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 3rd Year Electrical Engineering Syllabus, effective from 2024-25. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-19.