Sensors and Transducers

The course is a substitute for:

Sensors and Transducers (X38SZP)

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Department of Measurement

Synopsis:

Note: This subject is not recommended for those who already studied „Sensors and DAQ Systems“. Principles of popular sensors and methods of measurement of non-electric variables: from industrial applications to consumer electronics. We concentrate on physical principles, circuits for processing the sensor signals and on defining the application area of each sensor type. The course gives background for choosing a sensor suitable for specific application and for designing the sensor interface for measurement/control system.

Requirements:

Syllabus of lectures:

1. Sensor applications, types and parameters. Smart sensors

2. Physical principles of sensors. Circuits for signal processing

3. Resistive, magnetic and capacitive position sensors

4. Optical and ultrasound position sensors

5. Sensors and transducers for measurement of vibrations, acceleration and speed. Angular rate sensor

6. Strain, force and torque sensors

7. Sensors for pressure

8. Flowmeters and level measurement

9. Resistive temperature sensors

10. Integrated temperature sensors and thermocouples

11. Pyrometers

12. Chemical sensors and biosensors

14. Sensor busses

Syllabus of tutorials:

1. Introduction

2. Measurement of dynamic strain

3. Measurement of force and torque

4. Position sensors

5. Pressure sensors

6. Correlation measurement of speed

7. Accelerometer

8. Flow sensors

9. Semiconductor temperature sensors

10. Resistive temperature sensors

11. Thermocouples

12. Pyrometers

13. Gas analysis and moisture sensors. Assessment

Study Objective:

Study materials:

[1] Fraden, J.: Handbook of modern sensors. 3rd ed. ,

Springer Verlag, 2003, ISBN 0387007504

[2] Ripka, P., Tipek, A.(ed.): Modern Sensors Handbook.

ISTE 2007, ISBN 978-1-905209-66-8

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Further information:

No time-table has been prepared for this course

The course is a part of the following study plans:

• Cybernetics and Measurements- structured studies (compulsory course)