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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
ELEC0054-1  Application of Electrical Measuring Systems

Duration :  30h Th, 30h Pr
Number of credits :  
Master in Biomedical Engineering, in-depth approach, 2nd yearFirst semester5
Master in Electrical Engineering, in-depth approach, 2nd yearFirst semester5
Lecturer :  Philippe Vanderbemden
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Course contents :  
Interference problems : normal mode and common-mode voltages, ground loops, bridge circuits. Connection theory: earthing, guarding and shielding. Advanced measurement circuits using operational amplifiers and instrumentation amplifiers. Noise and noise rejection. Low voltage measurements and applications. Low current measurements and applications. Practical limitations of digital multimeters and data acquisition systems. Electrical characterisation of materials used in electrical engineering : conducting, semiconducting, dielectric and insulating materials. High voltage measurements. Magnetic measurement methods.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
  • demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of theoretical and practical considerations involved in precision electrical measurements
  • understand how various materials are used in electrical engineering and how to characterise them;
  • demonstrate practical skills as well as the ability to carry out successful measurements of low-level signals
  • minimize interference phenomena observed in high-sensitivity electrical measurements.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
ELEC0052-1 : Analyse et conception des systèmes de mesures électriques.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
Practical courses involve mandatory laboratory experiments and exercices
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
Theoretical part (30 hours) : schedule to be discussed.
Interessed students are asked to contact Philippe Vanderbemden.

T. P. (30 hours) : schedule to be discussed, depending on the measurement lab vacancies
Recommended or required readings :  
A copy of the slides will be given at the first lecture.
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Written exam (practical part and theoretical part)
Throughout the year : written tests during laboratory sessions, laboratory reports.
Contacts :  
Philippe Vanderbemden
Tel : 04 366 26 70
Philippe.Vanderbemden@ulg.ac.be


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