Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Civil Engineering and Built Environment
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Tutorial
Module Offerings
7301BEUG-SEP-CTY
Aims
To provide the theoretical and practical skills required to design, develop and implement sensor systems in practical applications.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Specify and demonstrate understanding of sensor and control system operation across a range of applications
2.
Characterise and critically appraise the performance of such systems
3.
Design and construct a sensor/control system of relevance to their specific discipline area
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:
Introduction to the principles of sensing, the types of sensors available, their operational principles and the data available from them. Common “off-shelf” sensor systems will be discussed in detail, including those for monitoring temperature, humidity, stress/strain, sound and gases. Discussion of less well-known/used sensor technology will also be covered, including electrochemical, spectroscopy methods (e.g. microwave, optical, Raman, etc.) and imaging in order to broaden student awareness of possibilities. Methods and theoretical underpinning of sensors, including accuracy, precision, sensitivity, and repeatability will be considered. The relevance of signal-to-noise ratio, hysteresis, sampling frequency, drift, analogue vs. digital and environmental factors will be discussed, in addition to practical issues such as placement. Interfacing and relevant electronic principles will be introduced to enable connection of sensors to typical microcontroller based systems, and important considerations in this process (e.g. signal conditioning) will be considered. Control systems will be introduced as a means to make effective use of sensors for automation purposes (e.g. in buildings, manufacturing, etc.). Types of control including logic, on-off, linear, proportional, PID (proportional, integral, derivative), fuzzy logic will be introduced and methods of calculating/characterising performance demonstrated. Building management and automation systems will be discussed in detail. Further examples may be drawn from automotive, construction and manufacturing industries. Practical/tutorial sessions within the module will enable students to undertake a range of supervised works to utilise microcontroller systems for the purposes of creating their own sensor driven control systems. Students will be expected to work individually under supervision of module team to develop their skills and understanding to demonstrate the theoretical underpinnings of the module.
Introduction to the principles of sensing, the types of sensors available, their operational principles and the data available from them. Common “off-shelf” sensor systems will be discussed in detail, including those for monitoring temperature, humidity, stress/strain, sound and gases. Discussion of less well-known/used sensor technology will also be covered, including electrochemical, spectroscopy methods (e.g. microwave, optical, Raman, etc.) and imaging in order to broaden student awareness of possibilities. Methods and theoretical underpinning of sensors, including accuracy, precision, sensitivity, and repeatability will be considered. The relevance of signal-to-noise ratio, hysteresis, sampling frequency, drift, analogue vs. digital and environmental factors will be discussed, in addition to practical issues such as placement. Interfacing and relevant electronic principles will be introduced to enable connection of sensors to typical microcontroller based systems, and important considerations in this process (e.g. signal conditioning) will be considered. Control systems will be introduced as a means to make effective use of sensors for automation purposes (e.g. in buildings, manufacturing, etc.). Types of control including logic, on-off, linear, proportional, PID (proportional, integral, derivative), fuzzy logic will be introduced and methods of calculating/characterising performance demonstrated. Building management and automation systems will be discussed in detail. Further examples may be drawn from automotive, construction and manufacturing industries. Practical/tutorial sessions within the module will enable students to undertake a range of supervised works to utilise microcontroller systems for the purposes of creating their own sensor driven control systems. Students will be expected to work individually under supervision of module team to develop their skills and understanding to demonstrate the theoretical underpinnings of the module.
Module Overview:
This module provides the theoretical and practical skills required to design, develop and implement sensor systems in practical applications.
This module provides the theoretical and practical skills required to design, develop and implement sensor systems in practical applications.
Additional Information:
To provide the theoretical and practical skills required to design, develop and implement sensor systems in practical applications.
To provide the theoretical and practical skills required to design, develop and implement sensor systems in practical applications.