Lectures:
Course content, references.
Adjustment and customization of measured signals. Scheme of the measuring circuit.
Sensors, sensor error compensation, basic concepts of measurement (dynamic range, sensitivity), errors of analogue and digital measuring instruments.
Sensors of non-electrical and electrical quantities.
Basic signal classification, principle of TRUE RMS and active power measurement, block diagrams of I, V, P converters.
Interfaces, buses: RS-232C, RS-485, USB, Centronix, GPIB.
Signal sampling and quantization, circuit design. DAQ cards - concept.
A/D and D/A converters, characteristics, principles, types, errors.
Computer measurement and control systems. ISO/OSI model, transmission medium approach, technology and information system concept.
Distributed and centralised measurement systems. Systems for laboratory and industrial applications.
Special measuring instruments in the power engineering sector - ENA8000, PQA, MDS, KMB. Long-term measurements, their use in practice.
System protection against electromagnetic interference. Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) in the power engineering - basic classification, concepts, cost optimization to guarantee EMC.
Harmonics - causes, what they cause, options for mitigation.
Object oriented systems. Virtual devices. Applications.
Data processing - formats of transferred data, stored data. Spreadsheets, database systems.
Connecting measuring devices in practice, measured quantities, wiring.
Exercise:
Introduction to the requirements for passing the exercise. Safety instructions. Laboratory equipment introduction.
Spreadsheets, use of Excel for scientific and engineering applications.
PC serial interface. Control of measuring instruments via serial interface, import of acquired data into spreadsheets.
Computer measurement cards - control, programming.
Assigning an individual project, starting work on it.
Final written test.
Laboratories:
Task 1. Measurement of frequency dependence of universal measuring instruments. Comparison and evaluation of measurements in Excel. (2 exercises)
Task 2. Evaluation of harmonic currents of selected nonlinear appliances from oscilloscope measurements in Excel. (2 exercises)
Task 3. Measurement of electrical quantities according to EN 50160 standard using a network analyser. Processing and evaluation of measured data.
Task 4. Evaluation and processing of long-term measurements (electric arc furnace).
Project:
Evaluation and analysis of electricity consumption/production of a family house.
Course content, references.
Adjustment and customization of measured signals. Scheme of the measuring circuit.
Sensors, sensor error compensation, basic concepts of measurement (dynamic range, sensitivity), errors of analogue and digital measuring instruments.
Sensors of non-electrical and electrical quantities.
Basic signal classification, principle of TRUE RMS and active power measurement, block diagrams of I, V, P converters.
Interfaces, buses: RS-232C, RS-485, USB, Centronix, GPIB.
Signal sampling and quantization, circuit design. DAQ cards - concept.
A/D and D/A converters, characteristics, principles, types, errors.
Computer measurement and control systems. ISO/OSI model, transmission medium approach, technology and information system concept.
Distributed and centralised measurement systems. Systems for laboratory and industrial applications.
Special measuring instruments in the power engineering sector - ENA8000, PQA, MDS, KMB. Long-term measurements, their use in practice.
System protection against electromagnetic interference. Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) in the power engineering - basic classification, concepts, cost optimization to guarantee EMC.
Harmonics - causes, what they cause, options for mitigation.
Object oriented systems. Virtual devices. Applications.
Data processing - formats of transferred data, stored data. Spreadsheets, database systems.
Connecting measuring devices in practice, measured quantities, wiring.
Exercise:
Introduction to the requirements for passing the exercise. Safety instructions. Laboratory equipment introduction.
Spreadsheets, use of Excel for scientific and engineering applications.
PC serial interface. Control of measuring instruments via serial interface, import of acquired data into spreadsheets.
Computer measurement cards - control, programming.
Assigning an individual project, starting work on it.
Final written test.
Laboratories:
Task 1. Measurement of frequency dependence of universal measuring instruments. Comparison and evaluation of measurements in Excel. (2 exercises)
Task 2. Evaluation of harmonic currents of selected nonlinear appliances from oscilloscope measurements in Excel. (2 exercises)
Task 3. Measurement of electrical quantities according to EN 50160 standard using a network analyser. Processing and evaluation of measured data.
Task 4. Evaluation and processing of long-term measurements (electric arc furnace).
Project:
Evaluation and analysis of electricity consumption/production of a family house.