Course - Instrumentation for chemical analysis - IMAK6005
IMAK6005 - Instrumentation for chemical analysis
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Work | 50/100 | |||
| Written home exam | 50/100 | 2 hours |
Course content
Methods and sensors for analysis of chemical composition adequate for on-line use in industrial processes. Theoretical foundations for the various sensors and methods. The module will give hands-on experience in selected methods through laboratory assignments and through theoretical calculations. Methods and devices that are covered are:
- Electrochemical methods (voltammetry, potential step methods, impedance)
- Potentiometric sensors, ion selective electrodes, and pH measurements
- Sensors based on microfluidics
- Amperometric sensors
- Coulometric methods and stripping voltammetry
- Roterating electrodes
- Reference electrodes
- Gravimetric methodes
- Optical sensors and spectrometry (UV-vis og vibrational spectroscopy)
The module also offers a brief introduction to electric circuits and electronics for conversion from physical to electrical signals, including conversion for analogue to digital signals and signal analysis. Signal noise. Filtering. Lock-in amplifiers. The module emphasizes analysis of precision and accuracy and measurement errors specific to the various methods covered.
Learning outcome
After the course the participants can account for the principles on which the various methods are based so as to quantitatively assess the methods for an industrial application, and account for how instruments are calibrated and measurements performed so as to obtain and acceptable precision and accuracy. The participants are capable of giving detailed accounts of electrochemical and optical methods for measuring concentration, and are able to perform such measurements in the laboratory or in industry. The participants are familiar with the most important application areas for the other types of measurements described in the module.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, problem sets, and laboratory assignments.
Further on evaluation
Written exam 50 % and project work 50 %.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
- (EVUNV0H)
Recommended previous knowledge
General competence in technology and physics and/or chemistry corresponding to a BSc degree.
Course materials
Peter Gr ̈undler, "Chemical Sensors. An Introduction for Scientists and Engineers",Springer-Verlag, Berlin/Heidelberg (2007)
Jiri Janata, "Principles of Chemical Sensors", Second Edition, Springer,Dordrecht/Heidelberg/London/New York (2009)
Additional material to be announced at course start.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
2.5 SP
Study level: Further education, higher degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Electrochemistry
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Department with administrative responsibility
Section for quality in education and learning environment
Examination
Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Project Work 50/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Written home exam
50/100
Release
2025-05-14Submission
2025-05-14
09:00
INSPERA
11:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * 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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"