Module Descriptors
INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL PRINCIPLES
MECH40707
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: David Dyke
Email: David.Dyke@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
• 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
Module Additional Assessment Details
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.

Module Special Admissions Requirements
None
Module Resources
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.
Module Texts
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
Module Learning Strategies
12 hours lectures and tutorials
24 hours Practical

Analytical assignment preparation.
Student centred learning.