A laboratory log book weighted at 50%. An assignment of length 2000 WORDS weighted at 50%.

1 x Assignment, maximum 2000 words (50%) which will assess Learning Outcomes 1, 2 & 3.
1 x personal Logbook including marked laboratory exercises (50%) which will assess Learning outcomes 2 & 3.

System terminology: use of correct terminology.
Sensors/transducers: those used to measure pressure eg resistive, strain gauge, inductive, capacitive, semiconductor, ceramic, piezoelectric, linear variable differential transducer.
¿Transmitters/signal converters:
¿Transmission medium: pneumatic; hydraulic; electrical; fibre-optic; wireless
¿Signal conditioners: industry-standard devices; industry-standard signal ranges and conversion between them.
¿Understand process control systems and controllers.
¿Understand the use of regulating units.

12 hours lectures and tutorials
24 hours Practical

Analytical assignment preparation.
Student centred learning.

Laboratory facilities consisting of MATLAB and control systems training facilities. PC, control software, interface cards, servo motors, oscilloscopes, digital storage oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, signal generators, etc.

Al-Shemmeri T. T., Instrumentation and Measurements, 2009, VDM Verlag, ISBN-10: 3639206428

Haslam, Summers & William, Engineering Instrumentation and Control, 2001, Butterworth-Heinemann, ISBN: 978-0713134315


Northrop R. B., Introduction to Instrumentation and Measurements, 2005, CRC Press, 2nd Ed, ISBN-10: 0849337739

1. Develop an understanding of intrumentation systems used in process control. (Analysis, Knowledge and Understanding).
2. Demonstrate ability to apply process control systems and controllers. (Application).
3. Develop an understanding of the use of regulating units. (Enquiry).