Measurement & Instruments
Semestre 1
U1.4: Computer & Technologies
Measurement & Instruments
| Module designation | Computer & Technologies |
| Module level, if applicable | 1st year |
| Code, if applicable | U1.4 |
| Subtitle, if applicable | – |
| Courses, if applicable | Measurement & Instruments |
| Semester (s) in which the module is taught | Semester 1 (S1) |
| Person responsible for the module | Dr Issam Khezami |
| Lecturer | Ilyes MAZHOUD |
| Language | French |
| Relation to curriculum | Scientific Subject (compulsory), To introduce measurement science, types, and instruments |
| Type of teaching, contact hours | 21 hours, of Integrated Course (Classroom Lecture) |
| Workload | Total 42Hrs/Semester (21 hours of Self Study) |
| Credit points | 1.5 credits |
| Requirements according to the examination regulations | – Minimum attendance rate: 80% of the total contact hours >20 % of nonattendance = elimination for exams |
| Recommended prerequisites | Basic knowledge in measurement units |
| Module objectives/intended learning outcomes | Course Objectives: 1. To understand the basic principles, construction and working of engineering measurement science. 2. To acquire proficiency in using, calibrating various measurement systems. 3. To understand the problems in measurement system and develop the competency to resolve the problems. 4. To know all the measuring instruments and to measure different parameters in day-today work. 5. To acquire the principles of sensors and actuators and their role in current measurement systems and industrial equipment. Course Outcomes: 1. Students will be able to understand the stepwise working of all instruments. 2. Students will be able to know the importance of all factors affecting on output of instruments i.e. errors. 3. Students will be able to differentiate between all types of measurements i.e. Direct & indirect type contact & non-contact type. 4. Be aware of tolerance through the concepts of metrology. |
| Content | Chapter 1 Introduction: 1.1 Role of instrumentation and measurement in science, industry and other areas of life 1.2 Evaluation of instrumentation and measurement techniques, news. Chapter 2 Metrology: 2.1 Basics, problems in measurement 2.2 Metrological characteristics 2.3 Measurement converter Chapter 3 Techniques for measuring physical quantities and processing Chapter 4 Analog and digital measuring instruments 4.1 Classification 4.2 Principle of operation 4.3 Use of the main measuring instruments (multi-meters, oscilloscopes, etc.) Chapter 5 Sensors: 5.1 Industrial role of sensors 5.2 Conditioning and processing of signals from sensors 5.3 Main types of sensors (thermal, optical, flow, speed, pressure) 5.4 From raw sensor to intelligent equipment Use: in medicine, in industry (robot, automobile, etc.) |
| Study and examination requirements and forms of examination | Format: Written Mid-term Exam (40%) + Final Exam (60%) |
| Media employed | Course Material (Hard/ Soft copy) for Classroom & Online (Moodle ULT) |
| Reading list | [1] G. ASCH et coll. (1998). LES CAPTEURS EN INSTRUMENTATION INDUSTRIELLE. (DUNOD, Collection EEA, Paris), 864 pages, 5ème édition. ISBN : 2100047582 [2] Chiheb BOUDEN, Textbook for Instrumentation Lectures, ENIT, 1996 L. BERGOUGNOUX, Conditionnement Electronique des Capteurs, Polytechnique Marseille. |
| Content | Chapter 1 Introduction: 1.1 Role of instrumentation and measurement in science, industry and other areas of life 1.2 Evaluation of instrumentation and measurement techniques, news. Chapter 2 Metrology: 2.1 Basics, problems in measurement 2.2 Metrological characteristics 2.3 Measurement converter Chapter 3 Techniques for measuring physical quantities and processing Chapter 4 Analog and digital measuring instruments 4.1 Classification 4.2 Principle of operation 4.3 Use of the main measuring instruments (multi-meters, oscilloscopes, etc.) Chapter 5 Sensors: 5.1 Industrial role of sensors 5.2 Conditioning and processing of signals from sensors 5.3 Main types of sensors (thermal, optical, flow, speed, pressure) 5.4 From raw sensor to intelligent equipment Use: in medicine, in industry (robot, automobile, etc.) |
| Study and examination requirements and forms of examination | Format: Written Mid-term Exam (40%) + Final Exam (60%) |
| Media employed | Course Material (Hard/ Soft copy) for Classroom & Online (Moodle ULT) |
| Reading list | [1] G. ASCH et coll. (1998). LES CAPTEURS EN INSTRUMENTATION INDUSTRIELLE. (DUNOD, Collection EEA, Paris), 864 pages, 5ème édition. ISBN : 2100047582 [2] Chiheb BOUDEN, Textbook for Instrumentation Lectures, ENIT, 1996 L. BERGOUGNOUX, Conditionnement Electronique des Capteurs, Polytechnique Marseille. |
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