Instrumentation and Measurement

Provides an appreciation of the principles of measurement and principal design features of a variety of instruments and develops an understanding of the importance of good measurement for effective control.

Topics include metrics of measurement: pneumatic, electrical & digital signals: principles of measurement; common sensor design features, criteria for sensor selection, installation, operation and use: analytical measurements: control valves; characteristics & sizing: digital communications; HART & Fieldbus, relevant standards.

Practical work involving calibration, fault finding and functional testing with different signal types is carried out in the Process Control Laboratory. [details]