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ELE-3612 Instrumentation and Measuring Systems - 5 stp

The course is administrated by

Institutt for elektroteknologi

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 contents

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

Admission requirements

A relevant undergraduate Bachelor Engineering program with minimum 25 credits mathematics, 5 credits statistics, 7,5 credits physics

Application code: 9371

Objective 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.

Language of instruction

English

Teaching methods

Lectures.

Individual assignments.

Lab exercises.