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Format: 1 online resource (xxi, 703 pages) : , illustrations

Edition: Second edition.

ISBN: 0-12-801132-7 , 0-12-800884-9

Note: Front Cover -- Measurement and Instrumentation -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgement -- Chapter 1 - Fundamentals of Measurement Systems -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Measurement Units -- 1.3 Measurement System Design -- 1.4 Measurement System Applications -- 1.5 Summary -- 1.6 Problems -- Chapter 2 - Instrument Types and Performance Characteristics -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Review of Instrument Types -- 2.3 Static Characteristics of Instruments -- 2.4 Dynamic Characteristics of Instruments -- 2.5 Necessity for Calibration -- 2.6 Summary -- 2.7 Problems -- Chapter 3 - Measurement Uncertainty -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Sources of Systematic Error -- 3.3 Reduction of Systematic Errors -- 3.4 Quantification of Systematic Errors -- 3.5 Sources and Treatment of Random Errors -- 3.6 Induced Measurement Noise -- 3.7 Techniques for Reducing Induced Measurement Noise -- 3.8 Summary -- 3.9 Problems -- Chapter 4 - Statistical Analysis of Measurements Subject to Random Errors -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Mean and Median Values -- 4.3 Standard Deviation and Variance -- 4.4 Graphical Data Analysis Techniques-Frequency Distributions -- 4.5 Gaussian (Normal) Distribution -- 4.6 Standard Gaussian Tables (z-Distribution) -- 4.7 Standard Error of the Mean -- 4.8 Estimation of Random Error in a Single Measurement -- 4.9 Distribution of Manufacturing Tolerances -- 4.10 Chi-Squared (χ2) Distribution -- 4.11 Goodness of Fit to a Gaussian Distribution -- 4.12 Rogue Data Points (Data Outliers) -- 4.13 Student t-Distribution -- 4.14 Aggregation of Measurement System Errors -- 4.15 Summary -- 4.16 Problems -- References -- Chapter 5 - Calibration of Measuring Sensors and Instruments -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Principles of Calibration -- 5.3 Control of Calibration Environment -- 5.4 Calibration Chain and Traceability -- 5.5 Calibration Records -- 5.6 Summary. , 5.7 Problems -- References -- Chapter 6 - Data Acquisition and Signal Processing -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Preliminary Definitions -- 6.3 Sensor Signal Characteristics -- 6.4 Aliasing -- 6.5 Quantization -- 6.6 Analog Signal Processing -- 6.7 Passive Filters -- 6.8 Active Filters Using Op-Amps -- 6.9 Signal Amplification -- 6.10 Digital Filters -- 6.11 Summary -- 6.12 Exercises -- 6.13 Appendix -- Chapter 7 - Variable Conversion -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Bridge Circuits -- 7.3 Resistance Measurement -- 7.4 Inductance Measurement -- 7.5 Capacitance Measurement -- 7.6 Current Measurement -- 7.7 Frequency Measurement -- 7.8 Phase Measurement -- 7.9 Summary -- 7.10 Problems -- Chapter 8 - Measurement Signal Transmission -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Electrical Transmission -- 8.3 Pneumatic Transmission -- 8.4 Fiber Optic Transmission -- 8.5 Optical Wireless Telemetry (Open Air Path Transmission) -- 8.6 Radio Telemetry (Radio Wireless Transmission) -- 8.7 Digital Transmission Protocols -- 8.8 Summary -- 8.9 Problems -- Chapter 9 - Display, Recording, and Presentation of Measurement Data -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Display of Measurement Signals -- 9.3 Recording of Measurement Data -- 9.4 Presentation of Data -- 9.5 Summary -- 9.6 Problems -- Chapter 10 - Intelligent Devices -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Principles of Digital Computation -- 10.3 Intelligent Devices -- 10.4 Communication with Intelligent Devices -- 10.5 Summary -- 10.6 Problems -- References -- Chapter 11 - Measurement Reliability and Safety Systems -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Reliability -- 11.3 Safety Systems -- 11.4 Summary -- 11.5 Problems -- References -- Chapter 12 - Data Acquisition with LabVIEW -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Computer-Based DAQ -- 12.3 Acquisition of Data -- 12.4 National Instruments LabVIEW -- 12.5 Introduction to Graphical Programming in LabVIEW. , 12.6 Elements of the Tools Palette -- 12.7 Logic Operations in LabVIEW -- 12.8 Loops in LabVIEW -- 12.9 Case Structure in LabVIEW -- 12.10 DAQ Using LabVIEW -- 12.11 LabVIEW Implementation of Digital Filters -- 12.12 Summary -- 12.13 Exercises -- Chapter 13 - Sensor Technologies -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 Capacitive Sensors -- 13.3 Resistive Sensors -- 13.4 Magnetic Sensors -- 13.5 Hall Effect Sensors -- 13.6 Piezoelectric Transducers -- 13.7 Strain Gauges -- 13.8 Piezoresistive Sensors -- 13.9 Optical Sensors -- 13.10 Ultrasonic Transducers -- 13.11 Nuclear Sensors -- 13.12 Microsensors (MEMS Sensors) -- 13.13 Nanosensors (NEMS Sensors) -- 13.14 Summary -- 13.15 Problems -- References -- Chapter 14 - Temperature Measurement -- 14.1 Introduction -- 14.2 Thermoelectric Effect Sensors (Thermocouples) -- 14.3 Varying Resistance Devices -- 14.4 Semiconductor Devices -- 14.5 Radiation Thermometers -- 14.6 Thermography (Thermal Imaging) -- 14.7 Thermal Expansion Methods -- 14.8 Fiber-Optic Temperature Sensors -- 14.9 Color Indicators -- 14.10 Change of State of Materials -- 14.11 Intelligent Temperature-Measuring Instruments -- 14.12 MEMS Temperature Sensors -- 14.13 Choice between Temperature Transducers -- 14.14 Calibration of Temperature Transducers -- 14.15 Summary -- 14.16 Problems -- References -- Chapter 15 - Pressure Measurement -- 15.1 Introduction -- 15.2 Diaphragms -- 15.3 Capacitive Pressure Sensor -- 15.4 Fiber-Optic Pressure Sensors -- 15.5 Bellows -- 15.6 Bourdon Tube -- 15.7 Manometers -- 15.8 Resonant Wire Devices -- 15.9 Electronic Pressure Gauges -- 15.10 MEMS Pressure Sensors -- 15.11 Special Measurement Devices for Low Pressures (Vacuum Pressures) -- 15.12 High-Pressure Measurement (Greater than 7000bar) -- 15.13 Intelligent Pressure Transducers -- 15.14 Differential Pressure-Measuring Devices -- 15.15 Selection of Pressure Sensors. , 15.16 Calibration of Pressure Sensors -- 15.17 Summary -- 15.18 Problems -- Chapter 16 - Flow Measurement -- 16.1 Introduction -- 16.2 Mass Flow Rate -- 16.3 Volume Flow Rate -- 16.4 Intelligent Flowmeters -- 16.5 Choice between Flowmeters for Particular Applications -- 16.6 Calibration of Flowmeters -- 16.7 Summary -- 16.8 Problems -- Chapter 17 - Level Measurement -- 17.1 Introduction -- 17.2 Dipsticks -- 17.3 Float Systems -- 17.4 Pressure-Measuring Devices (Hydrostatic Systems) -- 17.5 Capacitive Devices -- 17.6 Ultrasonic Level Gauge -- 17.7 Radar (Microwave) Sensors -- 17.8 Nucleonic (or Radiometric) Sensors -- 17.9 Vibrating Level Sensor -- 17.10 Intelligent Level-Measuring Instruments -- 17.11 Choice between Different Level Sensors -- 17.12 Calibration of Level Sensors -- 17.13 Summary -- 17.14 Problems -- Chapter 18 - Mass, Force, and Torque Measurement -- 18.1 Introduction -- 18.2 Mass (Weight) Measurement -- 18.3 Force Measurement -- 18.4 Torque Measurement -- 18.5 Calibration of Mass-, Force-, and Torque-Measuring Sensors -- 18.6 Summary -- 18.7 Problems -- Reference -- Chapter 19 - Translational Motion, Vibration, and Shock Measurement -- 19.1 Introduction -- 19.2 Displacement -- 19.3 Velocity -- 19.4 Acceleration -- 19.5 Vibration -- 19.6 Shock -- 19.7 Summary -- 19.8 Problems -- Chapter 20 - Rotational Motion Transducers -- 20.1 Introduction -- 20.2 Rotational Displacement -- 20.3 Rotational Velocity -- 20.4 Rotational Acceleration -- 20.5 Summary -- 20.6 Problems -- Chapter 21 - Summary of Other Measurements -- 21.1 Introduction -- 21.2 Dimension Measurement -- 21.3 Angle Measurement -- 21.4 Surface Flatness Measurement -- 21.5 Volume Measurement -- 21.6 Viscosity Measurement -- 21.7 Moisture Measurement -- 21.8 Sound Measurement -- 21.9 pH Measurement -- 21.10 Gas Sensing and Analysis -- 21.11 Summary -- 21.12 Problems. , Appendix 1 - Imperial-Metric-SI Conversion Tables -- Length -- Area -- Second Moment of Area -- Volume -- Density -- Mass -- Force -- Torque (Moment of Force) -- Inertia -- Pressure -- Additional Conversion Factors -- Energy, Work, Heat -- Additional Conversion Factors -- Power -- Velocity -- Acceleration -- Mass Flow Rate -- Volume Flow Rate -- Specific Energy (Heat per Unit Volume) -- Dynamic Viscosity -- Kinematic Viscosity -- Appendix 2 - Thévenin's Theorem -- Reference -- Appendix 3 - Thermocouple Tables -- Appendix 4 - Using Mathematical Tables -- Interpolation -- Index.

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