Module Details
| Module Code: |
PHYS6008 |
| Title: |
Instrument Measurement
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Long Title:
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Instrument Measurement
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 ) |
| Field of Study: |
4411 - Physics
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| Module Description: |
This module introduces the learner to the principles of measurement using a range of instruments. This module will include the theory and principles of operation of instrumentation pertaining to process and other industries.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Describe and apply instrument parameters. |
| LO2 |
Explain the principles of operation of level, pressure, temperature and flow measurement instruments. |
| LO3 |
Operate pressure, level, temperature and flow instruments and report on their operation. |
| LO4 |
Describe industrial instrumentation as well as identify and explain the function of the major components. |
| LO5 |
Solve numerical problems associated with measurement instruments. |
| Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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| None |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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| None |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| Indicative Content |
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Instrument Measurement Principles
Role of Instruments in Industrial Processes. Elements of a measuring system. Sensors and transducers. Instrument Parameters.
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Data Acquisition
Indicators. Recorders. Data Loggers.
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Pressure Measurement and Instrumentation
Definition of Pressure and Units. Absolute, Atmospheric and Gauge Pressure. Diaphragm gauge, bellows gauge, Bourdon gauge. Pressure transmitters.
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Flow Measurement and Instrumentation
Volume and mass flow rate; Turbulent flow, streamlined flow and Reynolds number; The Continuity Equation, Bernoulli’s Equation and application to differential pressure devices; Differential pressure primary elements: orifice plate, Venturi tube, Dall tube, flow nozzle and Pitot-static tube. Positive displacement flow meters. Variable-area flow meters.
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Level Measurement and Instrumentation
Tank measurements: level, (%) fill, volume and mass. Direct level measuring systems: the dip stick, the sight glass, floats; differential pressure; purged dip pipe. Relationship between level and content (volume and mass) for cylindrical tanks.
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Temperature Measurement and Instrumentation
Definition of temperature and units. Thermometric properties of thermometers. Thermal expansion thermometers. Metal resistance thermometers and thermistors. Thermocouples.
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Laboratory Practicals
Response time of a thermocouple. Characteristics of the resistance thermometer and thermistor. Measurement of Orifice Plate and Venturi Tube Characteristics. Dip Pipe Level Measurement System. Strain Gauge Pressure Transducer. Pitot-static tube. Thermocouple characteristics.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Module content delivery. |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Instrumentation Laboratory |
Every Second Week |
1.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Study of module material. |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
8.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Module content delivery. |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Instrumentation Laboratory. |
Every Second Week |
1.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Additional content, problem sheets etc. |
Every Month |
1.00 |
4 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Study of completed module material. |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
11.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Bela G. Liptak (editor), Kriszta Venczel (editor). (2016), Instrument and Automation Engineers Handbook: Process Measurement and Analysis, Volume 1, 5th. CRC Press, p.3102, [ISBN: 1466559322].
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Anders Andersson. (2017), Measurement Technology for Process Automation, 1st. CRC Press, p.150, [ISBN: 113803594].
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Michael Reader-Harris. (2016), Orifice Plates and Venturi Tubes, 1st. Springer, p.412, [ISBN: 3319359436].
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N. E. Battikha,. (2012), The Condensed Handbook of Measurement and Control (Kindle Edition), 3rd. ISA, p.441, [ISBN: B0092WUBQ0].
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Alan S Morris. (2015), Measurement and Instrumentation: Theory and Application, 2nd. 21, Academic Press, p.726, [ISBN: 0128008849].
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L Michalski. (2001), Temperature Measurement, 2nd. 22, John Wiley and Sons, p.518, [ISBN: 0471867799].
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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Website, International Society of Automation,
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Website, Institute of Measurement and Control,
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