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Measurement and Sensors

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Course Unit Code352-0517/02
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated5 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Choice-compulsory type A
Level of Course Unit *Second Cycle
Year of Study *First Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredWinter Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites There are no prerequisites or co-requisites for this course unit
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
KOC55doc. Ing. Petr Kočí, Ph.D.
SKU51doc. Ing. Jaromír Škuta, Ph.D.
Summary
The course provides an overview of the current status of sensors and measurement. Static and dynamic properties ofmembers of the of measuring circuits , measurement errors . The structure and physical principles of sensors, the interference, filtering and signal processing. Measurement of the mechanical force of static and dynamic variables (position, displacement, size, speed, velocity, acceleration, force, vibration). Measurement of quantities of heat, pressure, flow liquid and gas dosing media in pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Methodology of measuring chain and measuring system. A new principles and materials in sensor technology (laser and ultrasonic measurement systems). Smart sensors and measuring systems with computers.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
The aim of the course Measurement and sensors is to teach students orientation in the environment of sensor and control systems, design and solve partial tasks associated with the design and assessment of measuring and control chain, design and implement experimental practical tasks in team cooperation.
After completing the course, the student should be able to formulate the principles of operation of typical sensor and diagnostic systems, analyze their structure, explain the nature of the function of individual components, transducers and control subsystems, evaluate their current development and predict further development of measurement and control technologies.










Course Contents
1. Introduction to the issues and content of the studied subject.
2. Structure of sensors and their type properties.
3. Physical principles of sensors, division of sensors.
4. A/D and D/A converters.
5. MEMs, intelligent sensors.
6. Sensors and methods of measuring mechanical-force quantities.
7. Sensors and methods of measuring temperature and heat.
8. Sensors and methods of measuring pressure and flow (gases, liquids, bulk materials), the level of liquids and bulk materials and other selected quantities.
9. Drive subsystems - use of absolute and relative position sensors, speed sensors, acceleration sensors (static and dynamic).
10. Circuit elements for signal processing.
11. Basic connection of operational amplifiers (non-inverting, inverter,…).
12. Use of single-chip computers in signal processing from sensors.
13. Methodology of design of measuring chains and measuring systems (use of computer-aided design, use of intelligent sensor assemblies).
14. Computer support of SCADA / MMI design.
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
BOLTON, W. Mechatronics: Electronic Control Systems in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, 6th Ed. Harlow: Pearson, 2016. 663 p. ISBN 978-1-292-07668-3.
FRADEN, J. Handbook of modern sensors: physics, designs, and applications. 5th ed. Springer, 2016. 758 p. ISBN 13 978-3-319-19303-8.
BOLTON, W. Mechatronics: a multidisciplinary approach. 5th ed. Harlow: Pearson, 2011. ISBN 978-0-273-74286-9.
BOLTON, W. Mechatronics: Electronic Control Systems in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, 6th Ed. Harlow: Pearson, 2016. 663 p. ISBN 978-1-292-07668-3.
MARTINEK, Radislav. Senzory v průmyslové praxi. Praha: BEN - technická literatura, 2004. ISBN 80-7300-114-4.
NOVÁK, P. Mobilní roboty – pohony, senzory, řízení. Praha: vydavatelství BEN, 2005. 248 s. ISBN80-7300-141-1.
SCHMID, Dietmar. Řízení a regulace pro strojírenství a mechatroniku. Přeložil Jiří HANDLÍŘ. Praha: Europa-Sobotáles cz., 2005. ISBN 80-86706-10-9.
Recommended Reading:
BOLTON, W. Instrumentation and Control Systems. Newnes, 2004, 352 p. ISBN-10 9780750664325, ISBN-13 978-0750664325.
LIPTAK, B.G. Instrument Engineers´ Handbook, 4th Edition – Process Measurement and Analysis, Vol.1. New York (USA): ISA, 2003. 1824 p. ISBN 08-49310-830.
LIPTAK, B.G. Instrument Engineers´ Handbook, 4th Edition – Process Measurement and Analysis, Vol.1. New York (USA): ISA, 2003. 1824 p. ISBN 08-49310-830.
TŮMA, J. Diagnostika strojů. Skripta VŠB-TU Ostava, FS, 2009. ISBN 978-80-248-2116-0.
TŮMA, Jiří; WAGNEROVÁ, Renata; FARANA, Radim a LANDRYOVÁ, Lenka. Základy automatizace. CD-ROM. Ostrava: VŠB-TUO, 2007. ISBN 978-80-248-1523-7.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Individual consultations, Tutorials, Experimental work in labs, Project work
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Credit and ExaminationCredit and Examination100 (100)51
        CreditCredit35 21
        ExaminationExamination65 25