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Sylabus
This unit covers all topics associated with the measurement of physical
quantities and the instrumentation required to accurately present this
information to a controller. Transducers used to measure common
physical quantities are presented in detail, while instrumentation
includes a detailed analysis of zero-span circuits, Wheatstone bridges,
Instrumentation amplifiers, isolation amplifiers, voltage-to-current and
voltage-to-frequency modules used for faithful signal transmission,
digital-to-analog and analog-to-digital circuits. The application of these
modules in modern measurement equipment-multimeters, digital CROs
and PLC/PC interfacing modules is discussed.
The unit introduces the global energy picture of electric energy systems,
including a look ar alternative energy sources where time permits. It
deals with mainly power systems on a macroscopic scale and with
power electronics to a lesser extent and on a smaller scale. Basic
processes of energy generation, distribution and conversion are
presented, along with the use of semiconductor power switching
devices.