Instrumentation for Engineers and Scientists

Instrumentation for Engineers and Scientists

Author: John David Turner

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780198565178

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This book was developed from material prepared for a course in instrumentation for final year mechanical engineering undergraduates. The approach used is to present instrumentation from the viewpoints of both electronics and signal analysis. The sensors and electronic circuits likely to be needed by a final year student project and for postgraduate research, are comprehensively covered. It forms a suitable degree-level text for students of engineering, science or medicine seeking a practical guide to instrumentation. It is also hoped that the book will be of use to practising engineers in general. The authors' aim throughout has been to write a book which guides the reader through the intricacies of specifying and selecting an instrumentation system, acquiring data without corrupting or distorting it in the process, and applying sensible signal analysis techniques. Examples and case studies are used to illustrate the techniques discussed, including many drawn from real-life instrumentation problems encountered by the authors in engineering, physics and medicine. The sequence of chapters follows the flow of data from the primary sensing element, through transduction, signal processing and digital conversion to digital signal analysis techniques. This logical sequence ensures that the design process is undertaken in the correct order, and provides continuity for the reader.


Measurement and Instrumentation in Engineering

Measurement and Instrumentation in Engineering

Author: Francis S. Tse

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2018-04-27

Total Pages: 784

ISBN-13: 135143277X

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Presenting a mathematical basis for obtaining valid data, and basic concepts inmeasurement and instrumentation, this authoritative text is ideal for a one-semesterconcurrent or independent lecture/laboratory course.Strengthening students' grasp of the fundamentals with the most thorough, in-depthtreatment available, Measurement and Instrumentation in Engineeringdiscusses in detail basic methods of measurement, interaction between a transducer andits environment, arrangement of components in a system, and system dynamics ...describes current engineering practice and applications in terms of principles andphysical laws .. . enables students to identify and document the sources of noise andloading . .. furnishes basic laboratory experiments in sufficient detail to minimizeinstructional time ... and features more than 850 display equations, over 625 figures,and end-of-chapter problems.This impressive text, written by masters in the field, is the outstanding choice forupper-level undergraduate and beginning graduate-level courses in engineeringmeasurement and instrumentation in universities and four-year technical institutes formost departments.


INSTRUMENTATION FOR ENGINEERING MEASUREMENTS, 2ND ED

INSTRUMENTATION FOR ENGINEERING MEASUREMENTS, 2ND ED

Author: James W. Dally

Publisher:

Published: 2010-09-01

Total Pages: 608

ISBN-13: 9788126528011

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Market_Desc: Departments: Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil and Petroleum Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Courses: Engineering Measurements & Lab, Engineering Instrumentation, Cluster with: Figliola/Measurements. Special Features: Emphasis on electronic measurements, basics of electronic circuits. · New problems throughout text. Material on the basics of electronic circuits presents the basic fundamental principles of electronics for better comprehension of the operation of instrument systems. · Detailed model of piezoelectric sensor behavior and built-in voltage follower circuit description helps the engineering student understand the implications of how the sensor is connected to the outside world for signal recording purposes. · Analysis of Vibrating Systems introduces the pitfalls that can cause misinterpretation of data. About The Book: This edition was written to address the changes that have occurred in the engineering measurements field since 1984 and to better integrate a course in measurements with other educational objectives in the engineering curricula. The text provides detailed coverage of the many aspects of digital instrumentation currently being employed in industry for engineering measurements and process control. Heavy emphasis is placed on electronics measurements. Every chapter has been updated; three new chapters have been added.


Mechanical Engineers' Handbook, Volume 2

Mechanical Engineers' Handbook, Volume 2

Author: Myer Kutz

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2015-03-02

Total Pages: 1008

ISBN-13: 1118930800

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Full coverage of electronics, MEMS, and instrumentation and control in mechanical engineering This second volume of Mechanical Engineers' Handbook covers electronics, MEMS, and instrumentation and control, giving you accessible and in-depth access to the topics you'll encounter in the discipline: computer-aided design, product design for manufacturing and assembly, design optimization, total quality management in mechanical system design, reliability in the mechanical design process for sustainability, life-cycle design, design for remanufacturing processes, signal processing, data acquisition and display systems, and much more. The book provides a quick guide to specialized areas you may encounter in your work, giving you access to the basics of each and pointing you toward trusted resources for further reading, if needed. The accessible information inside offers discussions, examples, and analyses of the topics covered, rather than the straight data, formulas, and calculations you'll find in other handbooks. Presents the most comprehensive coverage of the entire discipline of Mechanical Engineering anywhere in four interrelated books Offers the option of being purchased as a four-book set or as single books Comes in a subscription format through the Wiley Online Library and in electronic and custom formats Engineers at all levels will find Mechanical Engineers' Handbook, Volume 2 an excellent resource they can turn to for the basics of electronics, MEMS, and instrumentation and control.


Introduction to Sensors for Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

Introduction to Sensors for Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

Author: Martin Novák

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2020-08-16

Total Pages: 363

ISBN-13: 1000164268

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Sensors are all around us. They are in phones, cars, planes, trains, robots, mils, lathes, packaging lines, chemical plants, power plants, etc. Modern technology could not exist without sensors. The sensors measure what we need to know and the control system then performs the desired actions. When an engineer builds any machine he or she needs to have basic understanding about sensors. Correct sensors need to be selected for the design right from the start. The designer needs to think about the ranges, required accuracy, sensor cost, wiring, correct installation and placement etc. Without the basic knowledge of sensors fundamental no machine can be built successfully today. The objective of this book is to provide the basic knowledge to electrical and mechanical engineers, engineering students and hobbyist from the field of sensors to help them with the selection of “proper” sensors for their designs. No background knowledge in electrical engineering is required, all the necessary basics are provided. The book explains how a sensor works, in what ranges it can be used, with what accuracy etc. It also provides examples of industrial application for selected sensors. The book covers all the major variables in mechanical engineering such as temperature, force, torque, pressure, humidity, position, speed, acceleration etc. The approach is always as follows: - Explain how the sensor works, what is the principle - Explain in what ranges and with what accuracy it can work - Describe its properties with charts, eventually equations - Give examples of such sensors including application examples


Mechanical Engineer's Reference Book

Mechanical Engineer's Reference Book

Author: Edward H. Smith

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 1248

ISBN-13: 9780750642187

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Experts from academia and industry have contributed sections on their areas of expertise to provide one of the most comprehensive sources of information for engineers. Among the many subjects covered are tribology, nuclear and offshore engineering, health and safety and the many applications of computers in engineering. The wide range of subjects covered, the concise but readable style, the large number of illustrations and the extensive reference lists make this book one of the most valuable volumes available on mechanical engineering.


Instrumentation Reference Book

Instrumentation Reference Book

Author: Walt Boyes

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann

Published: 2009-11-25

Total Pages: 929

ISBN-13: 0080941885

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The discipline of instrumentation has grown appreciably in recent years because of advances in sensor technology and in the interconnectivity of sensors, computers and control systems. This 4e of the Instrumentation Reference Book embraces the equipment and systems used to detect, track and store data related to physical, chemical, electrical, thermal and mechanical properties of materials, systems and operations. While traditionally a key area within mechanical and industrial engineering, understanding this greater and more complex use of sensing and monitoring controls and systems is essential for a wide variety of engineering areas--from manufacturing to chemical processing to aerospace operations to even the everyday automobile. In turn, this has meant that the automation of manufacturing, process industries, and even building and infrastructure construction has been improved dramatically. And now with remote wireless instrumentation, heretofore inaccessible or widely dispersed operations and procedures can be automatically monitored and controlled. This already well-established reference work will reflect these dramatic changes with improved and expanded coverage of the traditional domains of instrumentation as well as the cutting-edge areas of digital integration of complex sensor/control systems. - Thoroughly revised, with up-to-date coverage of wireless sensors and systems, as well as nanotechnologies role in the evolution of sensor technology - Latest information on new sensor equipment, new measurement standards, and new software for embedded control systems, networking and automated control - Three entirely new sections on Controllers, Actuators and Final Control Elements; Manufacturing Execution Systems; and Automation Knowledge Base - Up-dated and expanded references and critical standards


Benchmarking the Competitiveness of the United States in Mechanical Engineering Basic Research

Benchmarking the Competitiveness of the United States in Mechanical Engineering Basic Research

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2008-11-14

Total Pages: 118

ISBN-13: 0309179548

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Mechanical engineering is critical to the design, manufacture, and operation of small and large mechanical systems throughout the U.S. economy. This book highlights the main findings of a benchmarking exercise to rate the standing of U.S. mechanical engineering basic research relative to other regions or countries. The book includes key factors that influence U.S. performance in mechanical engineering research, and near- and longer-term projections of research leadership. U.S. leadership in mechanical engineering basic research overall will continue to be strong. Contributions of U.S. mechanical engineers to journal articles will increase, but so will the contributions from other growing economies such as China and India. At the same time, the supply of U.S. mechanical engineers is in jeopardy, because of declines in the number of U.S. citizens obtaining advanced degrees and uncertain prospects for continuing to attract foreign students. U.S. funding of mechanical engineering basic research and infrastructure will remain level, with strong leadership in emerging areas.