Course detail

Measurement in electroengineering

FEKT-CMVEAcad. year: 2013/2014

The course deals with the issue of measurement of electrical and non-electrical quantities partly in electrical engineering. The emphasis is compared to the level of knowledge in this field, the practical work of measuring instruments and procedures for data processing. Applies to these locations:
The classification of instruments for measuring electrical quantities. Principles of correct measurement. Analog measurement system. Analog measurement el.veličin. Recorders and analog oscilloscopes. Digital oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers. Time, frequency and phase. Instruments for measuring current performance. Apparatus for measuring passive el. variables. Measurement of parts, circuits and systems. Imaging characteristics. Tester semiconductor devices. Generators for measurement of properties. Automation of measurement. Measurement of magnetic and other variables.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

6

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Absovent is able to:
- Know the principles of electrical measuring instruments
- Know the principles of methods for measuring voltage, current, power, work, resistance, capacitance inductance
- Use electrical measuring instruments
- Design and implement measurement of electrical quantities
- Know the procedures for processing the measured data and their evaluation
- Make qualified conclusions about the specific measurement

Prerequisites

Students must have a knowledge of physics, mathematics and electrical circuits at the level of the 1st year Bachelor studies.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations. Techning methods include lectures and practical laboratories. Students have to write a seven separate homeworks. Course is taking advantage of e-learning (Moodle) system.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

up to 40 points for the evaluation and laboratory tests.
up to 60 points for the final written examination.

Course curriculum

1,2,. Introduction to the Principles of good measurement.
The general measurement procedure. Brief bases of metrology. Analog and digital measurements. Errors of measurement and calculation of their division. Uncertainty of measurement and calculation of their division. The parameters of accuracy and uncertainty provided by the manufacturer. The causes of inaccuracy and to minimize them. The influence of the measuring device at the target object. Of price accuracy.

3.Analog electromechanical systems.
Electromechanical measuring system - the basic principle and custom properties (magneto-electric, ferromagnetic, and electrodynamic ferodynamické, induction).

4.Instruments for measuring active electrical quantities - voltage.
Measurement of DC voltage, AC voltage analog measurements. Digital measurement. A / D converters for measuring instruments. Properties of devices for measuring AC and DC voltage, analog and digital. Multimeters and their properties.

5 6.Measurement recorders and analog oscilloscopes.
Loggers, recorders, analog oscilloscopes. Types of analog oscilloscopes, and the structure of the oscilloscope from the user perspective, additional devices oscilloscopes, analog oscilloscopes feature overview commercially available.

7.Digital oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.
Digital oscilloscopes, their components and structure of the user's perspective, the advantages and disadvantages, features an overview of commercially available digital oscilloscopes. Measurement in logic nets. Spectrum analyzer, additional devices to oscilloscopes for measuring the spectrum. of interpretation of the results obtained by spectral analysis.

8. Time, frequency and phase measurement.
Analog and digital methods, measuring low and high frequencies, a universal counter arrangement, method of use.

9 10.Instrument for measuring current and power.
Measurement of DC and AC power analog and digital. Current and voltage converters transformers, CR divider, a Rogowski coil current sensor. Measuring output and labor. Principles and organization of such meters. Measurements in multiphase systems.

10 -11.Instruments for measuring passive electrical quantities - resistance, capacitance, inductance.
Apparatus and methods for direct indication of analog and digital, the principles of bridge methods. Measurement of impedance and admittance.

12.Measurement characteristics of components, circuits and systems.
Measurement of static characteristics, display characteristics, measurement of dynamic characteristics. Measurement of properties of linear systems (briefly). Signal generators and measuring their properties. Automation of measurement.

13. Magnetic and other measurement
Measuring magnetic variables (fields) in the air, magnetic materials, applied physics principles. Measurement of parameters of ferromagnets (hysteresis loop losses). The use of magnetic measurements for electrical measurements. Basic information about temperature, pressure, speed, track, moss. tension.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim is to learn how to work with electrical measuring instruments, to be able to implement the required method and process measurement results.

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

Laboratory classes are mandatory it is possible to replace the missed laboratory exercise.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

COOMBS,C.F.: Basic Electronic Instruments Handbook ,McGraw-Hill (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EECC Bc. Bachelor's

    branch BC-MET , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
    branch BC-SEE , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
    branch BC-AMT , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

Introduction. Principle good measurement. Errors and uncertainty.
Analog measurement mechanism.
Active electrical quantities, voltmeters.
Recorders and analog scopes.
Digital scopes and spectral analyzers.
Time, frequency and phase measurement.
Current and power measurement.
Passive electrical quantities, resistance, capacitance, inductance.
Charakteristic measurement.
Magnetic and other non-electric measurement.

Laboratory exercise

39 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

Introduction, basic instruction for students.
Voltage and current measurement
Power and energy measurement
Magnetic measurement
Calibration of measurement instruments,
Impedance measurement on industry frequnces.
Analog scopes
Resistance, capacitance, inductance and mutal inductance measurement.
Digital scopes.
Frequency, phase and time measurement.
Impedance measurement.
Non linear components measurement.
Stimulus sources.