Course detail

Theory of Measurement and Control

FAST-CW01Acad. year: 2011/2012

Summary of both theoretical and practical knowledge of acquiring process information. Knowledge necessary for preparation, design planning and practice and for professional communication in this branch. An integral part is also appropriate mathematical apparatus necessary for orientation in this sphere. Getting acquainted with principles of the measurement theory, with measurement chains, possibility of computer utilization for acquiring and subsequent processing of information as well as experimental measurements in technology processes, with industrial interference and elimination of its negative impacts.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Department

Institute of Technology, Mechanisation and Construction Management (TST)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

By mastering the objectives of the Theory of Measurement and Regulation course the students acquire fundamental knowledge of the theory and practice of measurement and instrumentation. They will become acquainted with rules governing configuration of measurement chains and physical principles of sensors; further on with fundamentals of regulation and control of technology processes and lines. The output is also knowledge of principles and causes of industrial interference.

Prerequisites

Basic information on measurement and control at the level of university physics. Another possible requirements are not included in any subject.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Not applicable.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Requirements for successful completion of the subject are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Course curriculum

1. Fundamentals of the measurement theory and principles of measurement of physical values. Terms.
2. - 3. Control theory and practical application. Linear, non-linear and extreme systems. Systems with fuzzy and horse logics. Mathematical solutions. Modelling and simulations.
4. Information theory. Information and measuring signals. Accuracy and correctness of acquired information. Division of sensors.
5. Measurement standards. Static, dynamic and transfer characteristics. Reliability and intelligence of sensors.
6. Resistance, capacity and piezoelectric sensors. Sensors with Hall effect.
7. Inductance, induction and magnetic sensors.
8. Cameras sensos. Optoelectronics sensors. Semi-conductor and micro-electronic sensors.
9. Tensometric sensors and tensometric measurements. Fotoelasticimetry. Measurement – of vibrations and acceleration.
10. Mesuring of flow, velocity, distance, volume, electrical values. Materials analysis. Transfer of non-electric values in electrical.
11. - 13. Measuring chains. Technology of computer applications. SW tools for measurement. Data collection and evaluation. Networks and buses in measurement. Industrial interference and protection against it.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Making the students acquainted with fundamentals of measurement, control and systems theory. Measurement chains as system complexes and their elements. Using of computer utilization for acquisition and processing of obtained information. Control and monitoring of the production line. Industrial interference and elimination of these negative impacts.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Beran, Vl.: Měření neelektrických veličin,. ZČU Plzeň, 1993. (CS)
Čtvrtník, V.: Elektronické měřicí systémy I. a II, skripta. VŠSE Plzeň, 1991. (CS)
Ďaďo, S., Kreidl, M.: Senzory a měřicí obvody, Monografie. ČVUT Praha, 1996. (CS)
Haasz, Vl. , Sedláček, M.: Elektrická měření, skripta. ČVUT Praha, 1997. (CS)
Haasz, Vl. a další: Číslicové měřicí systémy,. ČVUT Praha, 2000. (CS)
Matyáš, V., Zehnula, K., Pala, J: Měřicí technika. SNTL Praha, 1983. (CS)
Tůmová, O., Čtvrtník, V., Girg, J.:: Elektrická měření - měřicí metody, skripta. ZČU Plzeň, 2000. (CS)
Zehnula K.:: Čidla robotů. SNTL Praha, 1999. (CS)

Recommended reading

Beran, V., Tůmová, O.: Měření veličin životního a pracovního prostředí. ZČU Plzeň,, 1996. (CS)
Doebelin, E.O.: Measurement systems, Application and Design. Mc Graw Hill New York,, 1990. (EN)
Haasz V., Sedláček M.:: Elektrická měření. Přístroje a metody, Monografie,. ČVUT Praha, 1998. (CS)
Haasz, Vl., Roztočil, J.: Měřicí systémy na bázi IBM-PC, skripta. ČVUT Praha, 1997. (CS)
Halsall, F.: Data Communications, Computer Networks and Open Systems. Addison Wesley,, 1994. (EN)
Klementev, I., Kyška, R.: Elektrické meranie mechanických veličin,. Alfa Bratislava,, 1991. (CS)
Kreidl, M., Ďaďo S.: Měřicí převodníky neelektrických veličin. ZČU Praha, 1987. (CS)
Svoboda J., Vaculíková P., Vondrák M., Zeman T.: Základy elektromagnetické kompatibility, skripta. ČVUT, Praha, 1993. (CS)
Vaculíková P. a kol.: Elektromagnetická kompatibilita elektrotechnických systémů. Grada Praha, 1999. (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-P-E-SI Master's

    branch M , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme N-P-C-SI Master's

    branch M , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme N-K-C-SI Master's

    branch M , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Exercise

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer