Course Objectives

Hands-on introduction to the fundamental technology and practical application of sensors.

Proper and safe operation of processes ( industrial processes, manufacturing, offshore, aerospace, medical applications etc.) depends on reliable measurement and instrumentation. The course focuses on sensor devices, measurement techniques and instrumentation. Examples include the measurement of movement, temperatures, pressure, level, pH, compositions, flow rates etc. in process industries.

The course offers a strong emphasis on the selection of proper sensors and the design of measurement systems with focus on design and commissioning of measurement systems as well as maintaining and upgrading existing equipment. Uncertainty calculations for single/multiple measurand(s) and measurement systems will also be covered.

Course Description

Instrumentation electronics, sensors and sensing system, sensor effect cube, the measurement environment, signal processing including basics of filtering, sampling, correlation etc., high speed devices, optical instruments and digital systems, design study, and DAQ systems. Uncertainty, static and dynamic errors, sensing principles, classification of measurands, scaling, earthing and EMC. Basics of sensor data fusion.

Learning Methods

Lectures and assignments.

Assessment Methods

The mandatory assignments count 30% and an individual written final test counts 70% of the final grade. The course has 3 mandatory assignments. All the mandatory assignments and the final test must be passed to get a final grade better than F.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean