last modified 01/10/2004

Coursecode: wb2303
Coursename: Measurement theory and praxis

ECTS creditpoints: 3
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technology
Lecturer(s): Teerhuis, ir. P.C., Spronck, ir. J.W. Tel.: 015-27 85246 / 81824
Catalog data:
Statical and dynamical performance of mechanical measurement systems. Motion and dimensional measurement devices. Force, torque, pressure and temperature measurement devices. Conditioning, transmission and manipulation of measurement data. 		Course year: MSc 1st year
Semester: 2A / 2B
Hours p/w: 2
Other hours:
Assessment: Oral
Assessm.period(s): By app.
(see academic calendar)
Prerequisites:
Follow up:
Detailed description of topics:
In this course main attention is paid to measurement of mechanical magnitudes especially for servosystem application.
Some topics:
  • General performance characteristics of instruments. Input-output configuration of measuring instruments. Input impedance, correction methods. Static and dynamic behaviour, transfer functions. Amplitude modulation.
  • Measuring devices for motion, standards and callibation. Displacement, velocity acceleration - measurement devices for both linear and angular motion.
  • Force torque pressure sensors.
  • Strain gauge principals
  • Temperature: thermoelectric sensors and radiation methods.
  • Signal conditioning, manipulation and transmission
  • Filtering, noise suppression.
Course material:
References from literature:
  • E.Doebelin.`Measurement Systems.~McGraw Hill, 4rd edition
  • John P.Bentley `Measurement Systems`Longman, 3rd edition
  • P. Profos 'Handbuch der industriellen Messtechnik' Vulkan-Verlag
Remarks (specific information about assesment, entry requirements, etc.):
Goals:
The main goal is to introduce and interprete the basic principles of measurement of mechanical magnitudes.
Computer use:
Laboratory project(s):
Design content:
Percentage of design: 0%