spring 2025
ELE-3612 Instrumentation and Measuring Systems - 5 ECTS
Type of course
This course covers the fundamentals concepts of instrumentation and measurement systems in electrical engineering. The course can be taken as a single course. Students belonging to Master in Electrical Engineering are prioritized, while other students can sign up provided available laboratory and lecturer capacity.Course content
Introduction to Instrumentation and Measurements
- The fundamental principles of measurement.
- Measurement standards and calibration.
- Measurement errors and noise.
Sensing Elements
- Sensing and transduction mechanisms.
- Classification and selection of transducers.
- Sensors and transducers
Signal Processing and Conditioning Elements
- Filters and amplifiers.
- Analog-to-digital converters.
- Multiplexers and encoders.
Data Presentation Systems
- Digital displays and recorders.
- Graphical user interfaces for measurement systems.
- Data logging and remote monitoring.
Measurement of Electrical Quantities
- Impedance measurements.
- Voltage, current, power, and energy measurements
- Use of oscilloscopes, multimeters, wattmeters, and power quality analyzer
Objectives of the course
Knowledge:
After finishing the course, the candidate has built knowledge on:
- Understanding the fundamental principles of measurement, including accuracy, precision, resolution, range, linearity, and sensitivity.
- Knowledge of various types of sensors and transducers and understanding how these devices convert physical parameters into measurable electrical signals.
- Understanding the sources of errors and noise in measurement systems.
- Techniques for modifying sensor outputs to levels suitable for reading.
Skills:
After having followed the course, students will develop skills in:
- Analyzing data obtained from measurement systems.
- Specifying and selecting and designing simple measurement systems for electric energy conversion systems.
- Applying theoretical knowledge to solve practical problems (such as interference, noise issues, and signal distortion) encountered in measurement applications.
General competence:
Students will be competent in:
- Ability to critically evaluate the performance of measurement systems and suggest improvements or alternatives.
- Competence in integrating various components of measurement systems.
- Understanding and applying relevant standards in the design and implementation of measurement systems.
Schedule
Examination
Examination: | Date: | Duration: | Grade scale: |
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School exam | 07.03.2025 09:00 |
3 Hours | A–E, fail F |
Coursework requirements:To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements: |
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Laboratory exercises | Approved – not approved |
- About the course
- Campus: Narvik |
- ECTS: 5
- Course code: ELE-3612
- Responsible unit
- Institutt for elektroteknologi
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