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151-0123-00L 4 Credits BSC , DR , MSC D-ITET , D-MAVT

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Experimental Methods for Engineers

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Thomas Rösgen, Prof. Dr. Mark Tibbitt, Dr. Bruno Schuermans

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Abstract

The course presents an overview of measurement tasks in engineering environments. Different concepts for the acquisition and processing of typical measurement quantities are introduced. Following an initial in-class introduction, laboratory exercises from different application areas (especially in thermofluidics and process engineering) are attended by students in small groups.

Objective

Introduction to various aspects of measurement techniques, with particular emphasis on thermo-fluidic applications. Understanding of various sensing technologies and analysis procedures. Exposure to typical experiments, diagnostics hardware, data acquisition and processing. Study of applications in the laboratory. Fundamentals of scientific documentation & reporting.

Content

In-class introduction to representative measurement techniques in the research areas of the participating institutes (fluid dynamics, energy technology, process engineering) Student participation in 8-10 laboratory experiments (study groups of 3-5 students, dependent on the number of course participants and available experiments) Lab reports for all attended experiments have to be submitted by the study groups. A final exam evaluates the acquired knowledge individually.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Presentations, handouts and instructions are provided for each experiment.

Literature

Holman, J.P. "Experimental Methods for Engineers", McGraw-Hill 2001, ISBN 0-07-366055-8 Morris, A.S. & Langari, R. "Measurement and Instrumentation", Elsevier 2011, ISBN 0-12-381960-4 Eckelmann, H. "Einführung in die Strömungsmesstechnik", Teubner 1997, ISBN 3-519-02379-2

General Information

Language: English
Levels: BSC , DR , MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: graded semester performance

Final grade based on written exam in the last week of the semester and lab reports.

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Experimental Methods for Engineers Lecture starts in the first week.	Thu 14:15-16:00 (ML F 39)	2 h weekly
exercise	Experimental Methods for Engineers Exercises start in the first week.	Thu 08:15-10:00 (ML F 39)	2 h weekly

Offered In

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor
- 5. Semester
  - Focus Specialization
    - Energy, Flows and Processes (Focus Coordinator: Prof. Christoph Müller In order to achieve the required 20 credit points for the Focus Specialization Energy, Flows and Processes you need to choose at least 2 core courses (W+) (HS/FS) and at least 2 of the elective courses (HS/FS), according to the presentation of the Focus Specialisation (see ). One course can be selected among all the courses offered by D-MAVT (Bachelors and Masters).)
Energy Science and Technology Master
- Electives (These courses are particularly recommended, other ETH-courses from the field of Energy Science and Technology at large may be chosen in accordance with your tutor.)
  - Energy Flows and Processes
Doctoral Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering (More Information at: )
- Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Courses