Description
The basic structure of fourth edition encompasses three basic sections namely, instrumentation principles, measurement techniques and data analysis. These sections have been presented in the form which is lucid and easily comprehensible to the students. In fact, it covers comprehensively the syllabi of most courses in instrumentation/experimental methods for various undergraduate and postgraduate disciplines comprising these three aspects
Salient Features
A new chapter on Mechatronics and Applications
Content redesigned around outcome based learning
Emphasis on the measurement standards and calibration methods
Inclusion of special topics on current applications in the area of condition monitoring and signature analysis in machines, in process measurements, biomedical and environmental air pollution measurements.
Table of Contents
Part 1 Introduction
1. Introduction to Instruments and Their Representation
2. Static Performance Characteristics of Instruments
3. Dynamic Characteristics of Instruments
4. Transducer Elements
5. Intermediate Elements
6. Indicating, Recording and Display Elements
Part 2 Measurements, Methods and Applications
7. Motion and Vibration Measurements
8. Dimensional Metrology
9. Force Measurement
10. Torque and Power Measurements
11. Pressure Measurement
12.1 Temperature Scales
13. Flow Measurement
14. Acoustics Measurement
15. Signal and Systems Analysis
16. Condition Monitoring and Signature Analysis Applications
17. Miscellaneous Instruments in Industrial, Biomedical and Environmental Applications
18. Recent Developments in Instrumentation and Measurements
19. Control Engineering Applications
20. Computer-Aided Measurements9
21. Mechatronics and Applications
22. Electrical Measurements
Part 3 Data Analysis
23. Basic Statistical Concepts
24. Normal Distribution
Review Questions
Answers
Appendices
Appendix A-1 Fundamental and Derived Quantities in International System of Units
Appendix A-2 Derivation of Solution for Step Response of Second-Order System
Appendix A-3 Principal Strain and Stress Relations