Engenharia Mecânica

Instrumentation and Measurements

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Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 14433/2024 - 05/12/2024

5.5 ECTS; 3º Ano, 1º Semestre, 15,0 T + 30,0 TP + 15,0 P + 3,50 OT , Cód. 912327.

Lecturer
- Bruno Miguel Santana Chaparro (1)

(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona

Prerequisites

Objectives
To master key concepts about measurement, error, uncertainty and calibration. Become familiar with the main electrical measurement tools. Become acquainted with signal processing, filtering and acquisition systems as well as sensors, actuators and data transmission.

Program
1. Measurement, Measurement Methods and Measurement Errors
2. Measuring Instruments
2.1. Analog Instrumentation
2.2. Digital Instrumentation
3. Introduction to Control Systems
4. Signal Conditioning Circuits
5. Sensors, Transducers and Actuators

Evaluation Methodology
Continuous Assessment: Practical assignments; Periodic Assessment: Attendance, Exam, Resit Exam, or Worker-Student Exam.
Final Assessment: Written part – minimum grade of 9; Practical assignments – minimum grade of 9.5.
Overall Grade: 50% Continuous Assessment + 50% Practical Assignments.

Bibliography
- Cabral, P. (2004). Erros e Incertezas nas Medições. Porto: IEP-ISEP
- Campilho, A. Instrumentação Electrónica. Métodos e Técnicas de Medição. Porto: FEUP

Teaching Method
Theoretical classes in which the application of fundamental principles is described and illustrated, theoretical–practical classes involving the solving of exercises, and laboratory classes focused on training instrumentation techniques for project d

Software used in class
LabView
WxMaxima

 

 

 


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