This unit covers the following topics: measurement principles of various sensors (e.g. flow, temperature, pressure, level and optical sensors), signal conditioning circuits, ISA standards, applications of PLCs, PLC programming, actuators, valves, final control elements and industrial control systems and loop tuning procedures.<br/><br/>The academic objectives of the unit are to (1) understand the measurement principles of various sensors used in an industrial setting; (2) familiarise with ISA standards and to prepare technical drawings; (3) have the ability to design electronic circuitry for measurement systems; (4) understand applications of PLCs; and (5) have the ability to program PLCs... -- Course Website
Prerequisites: (ENSC2002 Energy and ENSC2001 Motion) or (GENG1002 Engineering: Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering and ELEC1302 Power and Machine Technologies)
