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INSTRUMENTATION: OPERATION, MEASUREMENT, SCOPE AND APPLICATION OF INSTRUMENTS
Título:
INSTRUMENTATION: OPERATION, MEASUREMENT, SCOPE AND APPLICATION OF INSTRUMENTS
Subtítulo:
Autor:
RAJU, N
Editorial:
CRC PRESS
Año de edición:
2016
ISBN:
978-1-138-62655-3
Páginas:
600
123,00 €

 

Sinopsis

Features
Updated information about the instrumentation technology

Visualization of concepts through INFOGRAPHICS

Concept based, content based and numerical oriented questions

Summary
Instrumentation: Operation, Measurement, Scope and Application of Instruments, provides various concepts, theoretical and practical knowledge and develops the techno-managerial skill in the field of instrumentation. Various possible methods of measurements of commonly used instruments for measuring various quantities often used in engineering and design are provided, presented and discussed sufficiently from fundamentals to advancements. It aims at providing an insight into various concepts and awareness as well as developments of the field. Numerical problems and examples and usual situations that occur in industries and daily life are presented as necessary.



Table of Contents
Measurement Systems - An Overview and Basic Concepts

Introduction

The Process of Measurement

Scope of Instrumentation

Jargon of Instrumentation

Basic Principles of Measurement

Complexity of Measurement Methods

Applications of Measuring Instruments

Generalized Input-Output Model of Measurement System

Types of Inputs

Classification of Instruments

Objectives of Instrumentation

Characteristics of Instruments

Introduction

Static and Dynamic Quantities

Static Characteristics

Dynamic Characteristics

Modeling for Dynamic Performance

Systems of Various Orders

Standard Test Signals

Dynamic Response of First Order System

Dynamic Response of Second Order System



Inaccuracies in Instruments

Introduction

Terminology

Error of Measurement and Measurement of Error

Error

Sources/Causes of Error

Classification of Errors

Random Errors (or Precision or Accidental Error)

Systematic Error (or Bias Error)

Illegitimate Errors

Other Errors

Transducers and Measurement of Displacement

Introduction

Classification of Transducers

Mechanical Transducers

Electromechanical Transducers

Resistive Type Transducers

Inductive Type Transducers

Capacitive Transducers

Piezoelectric Transducers

Photoelectric Effects

Hall Effect

Magnetostrictive Transducer

Ionization Transducers

Digital Displacement Transducers

Measurement of Temperature

Introduction

Basic Concepts of Temperature

Measurement of Temperature

Measurement of Temperature by changes in Physical Dimensions

Pressure Thermometers

Electrical Effects on Temperature

Measurement of Temperature by Electrical Methods

Semiconductor Junction Temperature Sensors

The Linear Quartz Thermometer

Thermometers using Changes in Emitted Thermal Radiation-Pyrometers

Types of Pyrometers

Temperature Measurement by Changes in Chemical Phase

Measurement of Pressure

Introduction

Definitions And Terminology

Classification of Pressure Measuring Devices

Dead Weight Tester

Manometers

Mechanical Displacement Type Gauges

Bourdon Tube Pressure Gauge

Elastic Diaphragm Gauges

Bellows Gauges

Strain Gauge Pressure Cells

The McLeod Gauge

Thermal Conductivity Gauges

Flow Measurement

Introduction

Nature of Flow

Classification of Flow Measurements

Primary or Quantity Methods

Flow (Obstruction) Meters

Turbine Meters

Magnetic Flow Meters

Vortex Shedding Flow Meters

Measurement of Fluid Velocities

Anemometers

Measurement by Scattering

Ultrasonic Anemometry

The Interferometer

The Shadow Graph

Calibration of Flow Measuring Devices

Flow-Visualization Techniques

Measurement of Liquid Level

Introduction

Measurement of Liquid Level

Classification of Liquid-Level Measurement Methods

Direct Liquid Level Measurement Devices

Float Gauges

Indirect Liquid Level Measurement Devices

Hydrostatic Pressure Devices (Bubbler or Purge System)

Electric Liquid Level Sensors

Gamma Ray Liquid Level Sensor

Ultrasonic Liquid Level Gauge

Inductive Methods or Magnetic Level Indicator

Cryogenic Fuel Level Indicator

Measurement of Speed

Introduction

Classification of Tachometers

Mechanical Tachometers

Electrical Tachometers

Measurement of Vibration and Acceleration

Introduction

Vibration Measurement

Transducers used in Vibration Measurement

List of Transducers/Instruments used to Measure Vibration/Acceleration

Factors Affecting the Choice of Transducers

Calibration of Vibration Transducers

Servo Accelerometer

Digital Accelerometer

Measurement of Force, Torque and Power

Introduction

Methods of Measurement of Force

Arm Balance

Unequal Arm Balance

Pendulum Scale (Multi-Lever Type)

Elastic Force Meter (Proving Ring)

Strain Gauge Load Cell

Hydraulic Load Cell

Pneumatic Load Cells

Measurement of Torque and Power

Dynamometers

Torsion Meter

Strain and Stress Measurement

Introduction

Fundamentals of Stress and Strain

Strain Measurement

The Electrical Resistance Strain Gauge

Types of Strain Gauges

Selection and Preparation of Bonded Strain Gauge

Temperature Compensation

Temperature Compensation using an adjacent Arm Compensating Gauge

Gauge Rosettes (Multiple Grids)

Wheatstone bridge Circuit

Calibration

Applications of Strain Gauges



Measurement of Viscosity and Surface Tension

Introduction

The Jargon of Viscosity

Classification of Viscometers

Capillary Tube Viscometer

Efflux Viscometers

Falling Sphere Viscometer

Rotating Cylinder Viscometers

Surface Tension

Measurement of Surface Tension

Du Noüy Ring Tensiometer

Du Noüy-Padday Tensiometer

Wilhelmy Plate Tensiometer

Bubble Pressure Tensiometer

Goniometer/ Tensiometer

Some More Methods



Measurement of Humidity/Dampness and Density/Specific Gravity

Introduction

Terminology

List of Instruments used to Measure Humidity

Psychrometers (Wet and Dry Bulb Thermometers)

Sling Psychrometer

Absorption Hygrometers

Dew Point Meter

Fundamentals of Density and Specific Gravity

Instruments to Measure Specific Gravity and Density

Pycnometer

Hydrometers

Differential Type Bubbler Systems

Special Applications of Hydrometers

Elements of Control Systems

Introduction

Basic Components of a Control System

Control Systems Terminology

Types of Control Systems

Differences between Open Loop and Closed Loop Systems

Servo Mechanism

Requirements of a Control System

Control Systems - Case Studies

Appendix

Index