Instrumentation and Measuring Systems

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.

Introduction to Instrumentation and Measurements

• The fundamental principles of measurement.
• Measurement standards and calibration.
• Measurement errors and noise.

Sensing Elements

• Sensing 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

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

Application code: 9371

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.

Recommended prerequisites

ELE-2501 Introduction to Electric Circuits

Lectures.

Individual assignments.

Language of instruction and examination

Schedule

Re-sit examination