Instrumentation and Control Systems, 3rd Edition

Chapter 3

Measurement Case Studies

Abstract

This chapter includes a range of case studies designed to illustrate how instrumentation system elements can be used to carry out applications.

Keywords

Measurement case studies

Outline

• 3.1 Introduction 71
• 3.2 Case Studies 72
  • 3.2.1 A Temperature Measurement 72
  • 3.2.2 An Absolute Pressure Measurement 73
  • 3.2.3 Detection of the Angular Position of a Shaft 74
  • 3.2.4 Air Flow Rate Determination 74
  • 3.2.5 Fluid Level Monitoring 75
  • 3.2.6 Measurement of Relative Humidity 75
  • 3.2.7 Dimension Checking 76
  • 3.2.8 Temperature of a Furnace 77
  • 3.2.9 Automobile Tyre Pressure Monitoring 77
  • 3.2.10 Control System Sensors with Automobiles 77
• 3.3 Data Acquisition Systems 78
  • 3.3.1 Data Acquisition Software 80
  • 3.3.2 Data Loggers  ...