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IELET2106 - Industrial Instrumentation

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 4 hours D

Course content

  • Introduction to measurement systems: SI-units, concepts, definitions, static and dynamic properties, structure, mathematical modeling, calibration and reference characteristics.
  • Statistics: mean, standard deviation and uncertainty and regression analysis.
  • Signal conversion in measuring systems: qualification of measuring principles, selection of measuring principles, 2-, 3, - and 4-wire measurement systems, measuring bridges (DC and AC), measuring with several wires, smart transmitters, amplifier circuits with opamps and instrumentation amplifier.
  • Measurement principles for pressure, level, flow, temperature, displacement and acceleration.
  • Hazardous areas (Ex-areas).
  • Piping and instrumentation diagram (P&ID).

Learning outcome

Knowledge: The candidate can explain

  • The most common terms and definitions used in measurement systems.
  • The structure and properties of typical measurement systems.
  • The most common principles for statistical analysis of measurement data.
  • The most common principles for signal conversion in measurement systems.
  • The most common principles for measuring pressure, level, flow, temperature, displacement and acceleration.
  • Advantages, disadvantages and limitations of the various measurement principles.
  • EX-areas and EX-certification of instruments.

Skills: The candidate can

  • Model and calibrate measurement systems.
  • Analyze measurement data with statistical methods.
  • Design and analyze electronic circuits for signal conversion in measurement systems.
  • Assess which measurement principles are relevant for a given situation.
  • Make simple EX-calculations.
  • Read and understand P&ID.

Digitization: The course helps the candidate learn about digital management and communication, digital user interface, and the use of modern development tools.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, team-work, home-exercises, computer-exercises, lab-exercises.

Compulsory assignments

  • Oblig

Further on evaluation

Minimum work requirements to take the written exam: 3 of 4 home-exercises and 3 of 3 lab-exercises must be approved.

Examination aids allowed: No printed and handwritten aids allowed. Simple, specified calculator. Postponed exams are arranged in may/june. Postponed exams can be changed to oral exams.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Mechanical Engineering (BIMASKIN)

Required previous knowledge

Concerning applications for credentials, approval and incorporating of courses from previous semesters or other institutions' corresponding education programs, each application will be processed individually and the applicant should expect credit reductions for overlapping courses.

Course materials

Lecture notes, exercises with solutions, lab-exercises. Textbooks specified at the start of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
TELE3003 5.0 AUTUMN 2020
TTK4101 5.0 AUTUMN 2020
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Third-year courses, level III

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Engineering Cybernetics
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Engineering Cybernetics

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 D 2024-12-16 15:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL310 turkis sone Sluppenvegen 14 25
SL123 Sluppenvegen 14 1
SL228 Sluppenvegen 14 3
Spring UTS School exam 100/100 D 2025-06-04 15:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL311 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 8
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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