Control And Instrument Systems

In this module, students will learn the physics of various types of sensors related to industry. The students will also learn the fundamentals of measurement science including accuracy, precision, calibration and linearity. In the second semester, students will learn about the operation and characteristics of basic closed loop control systems. Through lab exercises, the students will gain hands-on experience with sensors, measurement techniques, and close-loop control systems.

1.  be able to perform a calibration of an instrument system through safe, and effective use of scientific instruments.

2. explain accuracy, sensitivity, linearity, precision, and hysteresis.

3. demonstrate a practical knowledge of null measurements, signal conditioning, and choice of measurement sensor.

4. model the dynamic response of first order scientific instrumentation

5. describe open-loop, and type 1 closed loop systems (both integrative and self-regulating processes).

6. define proportional controller characteristics and perform calculations on proportional control systems.

7. to demonstrate competence in recording, analyzing, and presenting experimental data from scientific measurements.

8. to demonstrate competence in determining global error in scientific measurements using primary and secondary data.