INSTRUMENTATION&INDUST
RIAL CONTROL
Assessment Method :
Theory Practical
Quizzes 15%
Class participation 5%
Total 100%
Peer Tutoring
SCL Resources: 1.
http://www.controleng.com/control-systems/pid-adv-control.htm
Student Centered learning
Measurement system
Measurement: is the
process of determining
the value of a physical
quantity
Example
Measurement Systems:
is the means to
determine a
measurement.
Elements of Generalized Measurement
System
Three basic parts :
Transducers /Sensors
Signal processor
Data representation Elements
Transducer/sensor: senses the input and converts physical
input variable into a proportional output.
Signal processor : changes the sensor output into a
suitable form for display or onward transmission to
control system.
Example functions:
Performs amplification,
filtering
Analogue to digital converter,
averaging,
nonlinear compensation
Examples:
The recorder (Data representation):
Presents the measured value in a visual way.
1.Measurement using cold thermometer for a hot liquid(the reading is not correct due to loading )
Error
ERROR = Measured value True Value
Error
Random error Systematic error
Insertion
error
Example problems
1. Example: A pressure measurement system is stated as having the
following characteristics. Explain the significance of the terms:
Range: 0 to 125 KPa and 0 to 2500 kPa. Accuracy: 1% of the displayed
reading. Temperature Sensitivity: 0.1 % of the reading per C.