MECH21342
Data Acquisition & Experimental Methods
10
Semester 2
Undergraduate
Level 2
David Eastwood
Unit coordinator
Mechanical Engineering
1
FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Middle part of Bachelors '
European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 5.0
<p class="MsoNormal">The course has two distinct elements; the theory of data acquisition and its experimental application. This unit will be delivered through a combination of ‘hands on’ sessions with individual activities, lectures, resource based learning exercises and a collaborative project.<p></p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The course has two distinct elements; the theory of data acquisition and its experimental application. This unit will be delivered through a combination of ‘hands on’ sessions with individual activities, lectures, resource based learning exercises and a collaborative project.<p></p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This unit aims to develop students understanding of theoretical concepts and practical implementation of data acquisition systems in Mechanical Engineering and equip them with the fundamental experimental skills required in Mechanical discipline to conceive, design, implement and operate systems in engineering applications.<p></p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;"><strong>Basic concepts of measurement:</strong></b> The experimental method, experimental errors, accuracy, precision, calibration, bias, random error, measurement error, sensitivity, range, resolution, offset, linearity, hysteresis, response time, and noise.<p></p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;"><strong>Sensors:</strong></b> Categorisation of sensors, choosing a sensor, specific types of sensor.<p></p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;"><strong>Data acquisition systems:</strong></b> Hardware, analogue to digital conversion and vice versa. Overview of the input/output process, general purpose input/output hardware and application software.<p></p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;"><strong>Signal conditioning:</strong></b> Sensors and transducers, amplification, attenuation, isolation, linearisation, filtering, multiplexing, digital signal conditioning, data communication protocols<p></p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;"><strong>Design of data acquisition systems:</strong></b> Modularity, sequential programming, state programming, state transition diagrams, and state machines.<p></p></p>
0
Other
20%
1
Written exam
50%
3
Report
30%
<p>Group assessment</p>
<p>Exam - Solutions to examination and examination released the same day</p><p>Practical demonstration - <span style="font-family:"Calibri", "sans-serif";font-size:11pt;mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;">Race performance mark given at end of lab. Feedback on group project given within 2 weeks.</span></p><p> </p>
BEng(Hons) Mechanical Engineer
BEng(Hons) Mechanical Engineer
Second Year
Mandatory
BEng(Hons) Mech w Management
BEng(Hons) Mech w Management
Second Year
Mandatory
MEng (Hons) Mech w Ind Exp
MEng (Hons) Mechanical Enginee
Second Year
Mandatory
MEng (Hons) Mechanical Enginee
MEng (Hons) Mechanical Enginee
Second Year
Mandatory
MEng (Hons) Mech w Management
MEng (Hons) Mechanical Enginee
Second Year
Mandatory
BEng (Hons) Mech Eng (Nuc Eng)
BEng (Hons) Mech Eng (Nuc Eng)
Second Year
Mandatory
MEng (Hons) Mech Eng (Nuc Eng)
MEng (Hons) Mech Eng (Nuc Eng)
Second Year
Mandatory
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Lectures
10
Practical classes & workshops
15
Tutorials
5
0
70