DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

 

4341

Measurement Systems and Sensors

 

ME 482, 3 CH

 

PREREQUISITES

 

·           ME 331 Fluid Mechanics

·           ECE 211 Electrical Circuits I

 

COREQUISITES

 

None

 

TIME AND LOCATION

 

Monday

12:30 – 13:15

B301

 

Wednesday

12:30 – 13:15

B301

 

INSTRUCTOR

 

Name, Title:

Momen Sughayyer, PhD

 

Office address:

B309

 

Office hours:

Sunday

09:00 – 11:00

 

 

Monday

09:30 – 12:15

 

 

Tuesday

09:00 – 10:00

 

 

Wednesday

09:30 – 12:15

 

 

Thursday

09:00 – 10:00 & 12:00 – 12:50

 

Phone:

02 2230068 OR 02 2233050 – Ext 238

 

E-mail:

sughayyer@ppu.edu

 

Website URL:

 

 

E-Learning:

http://elearning.ppu.edu/moodle/course/category.php?id=37

 

TEXT BOOK

 

John Turner, and Martyn Hill, “Instrumentation for engineers and Scientists”, Oxford Science Publications, First Edition, 1999.

 

REFERENCES

 

·           W. Bolton, “Instrumentation and Measurement”, Newnes, Third Edition, 2000.   

·           D. Patranabis, “Sensors and Transducres”, Prentice Hall of India, Second Edition, 2003.  

·           Figliola and Beasley, “Theory and Design of Mechanical Measurements”, Wiley, Fourth Edition, 2006.

 

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR THE COURSE

 

Digital Calculator, PC, DAQ, Matlab, Labview, MS-Office.

 

SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS

 

·        Hints for Studying: In addition to class notes and presentations it is a good studying practice to read topics and review the resources available on the course website.

·        University Resources: Students are expected to make use of the resources available in the library.

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

 

Introduction to measurement and instrumentation, instruments performance and terminology, basic concepts of experimentation and sensors classification, analysis of experimental data, static and dynamic performance characteristics of instruments, electrical measurements and sensing devices, displacement and acceleration measurements, pressure measurements, flow measurements, temperature measurements, force and strain measurements, motion and vibration measurements, modern measurement systems(Vision, Touch, smell …etc), signal conditioning and analysis techniques.

 

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

After completing this course students should be able to:

 

·           Gain an understanding and familiarity with various methods and instrumentation for making engineering measurements.

·           Identify sources and types of uncertainty, combination and propagation of uncertainties, and application of appropriate statistical models for uncertainty analysis.

·           Learn to effectively analyze and communicate results of measurement experiments.

·           Design and implement experimental solutions to measurement problems, including static and dynamic systems, using mechanical, electrical, flow, and thermal disciplines.

·           Understand the importance of cost, performance, and system complexity considerations in the design of an instrumentation system.

·           Understand the operating principles of the commonly used instrumentation techniques and learn how to use them in the design of measurement systems.

·           Understand the operating principles of some modern instrumentation techniques and learn how to use them in the design of measurement systems.

·           Use the basic methods for data acquisition, error compensation, signal conditioning, and data analysis.

·           Learn the use of laboratory equipments and software, like Labview, for making various engineering measurements.

·           Implementing oral and written presentation methods through preparing a seminar on one of modern measurement systems.

 

COURSE OUTLINE AND CALENDER

 

 

TOPICS

WEEKS

 

 

Introduction to measurement and instrumentation.

1

 

 

Instruments performance and terminology.

2

 

 

Basic concepts of experimentation, sensors classification, analysis of experimental data.

3

 

 

Static and dynamic performance characteristics of instruments, electrical measurements, sensing devices.

4

 

 

Displacement and acceleration measurements.

5, 6

 

 

First Exam - Closed Book

Week 6

 

 

Pressure measurements.

7

 

 

Flow measurements.

8

 

 

Temperature measurements.

9

 

 

Force and strain measurements.

10, 11

 

 

Second Exam - Closed Book

Week 12

 

 

Motion and vibration measurements.

12

 

 

Modern measurement systems: Vision, Touch, smell … etc.

13, 14

 

 

Signal conditioning and analysis techniques.

15

 

 

Final Exam - Closed Book

Week 16

 

 

 

DUE DATES

 

·        Assignments should be submitted within one week after being assigned.

·        The last day students course withdrawal without penalty is before the end of tenth week.

 

COURSE POLICIES

 

·        Class Attendance – Students are expected to attend class on a regular basis. Formal attendance records will be maintained. Unexcused absence is not accepted.

 

·        Unexcused Absence – Students exceeding the allowed limit of absence according to the university regulations will be prevented from entering the final exam. 

 

·        Reporting Illnesses – Excused absence like illness or another personal or family condition should be reported to the Head of Department or the academic supervisor.

 

·        Missing Due Dates – Late assignments are not allowed, a zero score will be given for the assignment in this case.

 

·        Make-Up Policy – Missing exams is not allowed, there will be no make-up for the first and second for any circumstances. Any student with accepted excuse will be given the grade of the final transferred to the appropriate weight. Make-up of the final exam will follow the university regulations.

 

·        Extra Credit – Students are encouraged to use computers and Matlab software in solving special problems and study cases for up to five extra credits.

 

·        Disclaimer – Assignment sheets and course content are subject to modification when circumstances or sound pedagogy dictate and as the course progresses. If changes are made, you will be given due notice.

 

·        Academic Dishonesty (Cheating, Plagiarism) – Students are expected to conform to a high standard of honesty and integrity in this course. Copying the work of someone else and other forms of cheating and plagiarism are strictly prohibited. The minimum penalty for any fault is a zero score on that assignment. The cause may be subject to additional restrictions.

 

·        Attending Labs – Students will work in groups of two or three on laboratory assignments. Some labs will require short writing assignments or data presentation exercises, others will require short, but complete individual reports.

 

·        Term Report – Students will work individually or in groups of two on preparing a report about one of the modern measurement systems, and present the report content for class discussion. Team members will share equally in the resulting grade.

 

·        Practical Project (Optional) – Students will work in teams of two or three on design and build a measurement system, and work on data analysis and report writing. Each team will turn in a single final report for their project and team members will share equally in the resulting grade.

 

TEACHING METHODS

 

·        Lectures

·        Assignments

·        Term Reports

·        Presentation Sessions

·        Measurement Labs

·        Online Activities

·        Instrumentation Projects

 

ASSESSMENT MEASURES

 

·        Written Exams

·        Quizzes

·        Assignments

·        Term Report

·        Class Presentation

·        Optional Project

·        Lab Activities

·        Online Activities

 

GRADING SYSTEM

 

·        First Exam

15 %

 

·        Second Exam

15 %

 

·        Final Exam

30 %

 

·        Quizzes

05 %

 

·        Term Report

10 %

 

·        Presentation

05 %

 

·        Online Activities

05 %

 

·        Assignments

05 %

 

·        Lab Reports

10 %

 

·        Optional Project

Bonus five marks or one exam replacement. 

 

IMPORTANT NOTE

 

Students with special needs or conditions or missing class meeting with accepted excuse are welcomed to contact me during office hours.