Last modified: 22 May 2019 17:07
A general engineering course that provides insight into the two main conservation principles, mass and energy. Processes are usually described through block diagrams. This language, common to many disciplines in engineering, helps the engineer to look at their processes with an analytical view. Degree of freedom analysis is addressed, emphasising its importance to solve a set of linear equations that model fundamental balances of mass. Practical examples of Energy balances are displayed, bringing Thermodynamics to a practical level. Heat Transfer is introduced. Process control is introduced, explaining basic control techniques and concepts, i.e sensors, feedback, control loops and PID controllers.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 2 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | None. | Sustained Study | No |
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This course covers the fundamental tools of sensing and instrumentation that are currently used by both engineers and scientists. The transversal science of metrology is discovered, focused on uncertainty analysis and calibration. A range of sensor technologies is then investigated with emphasis on the underlying physical principles. Electronic circuits for the capture of sensor signals are considered, along with limitations such as noise. The course explores instrumentation systems including wireless sensor networks (WSN) and micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS).
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
1st Attempt: 2hr written examination (80%); continuous assessment (20%).
There are no assessments for this course.
Students receive whole-class feedback via MyAberdeen. Active participation is sought through a discussion board in MyAberdeen
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