BEng Mechanical Engineering

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.

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.

Basic concepts of measurement: The experimental method, experimental errors, accuracy, precision, calibration, bias, random error, measurement error, sensitivity, range, resolution, offset, linearity, hysteresis, response time, and noise.

Sensors: Categorisation of sensors, choosing a sensor, specific types of sensor.

Data acquisition systems: Hardware, analogue to digital conversion and vice versa. Overview of the input/output process, general purpose input/output hardware and application software.

Signal conditioning: Sensors and transducers, amplification, attenuation, isolation, linearisation, filtering, multiplexing, digital signal conditioning, data communication protocols

Design of data acquisition systems: Modularity, sequential programming, state programming, state transition diagrams, and state machines.

Group assessment

Exam - Solutions to examination and examination released the same day

Practical demonstration - Race performance mark given at end of lab. Feedback on group project given within 2 weeks.

 

Tuition fees for home students commencing their studies in September 2027 will be £10,050 per annum. Tuition fees for international students will be £37,500 per annum.

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