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Introduction in measuring techniques and control engineering32175/1804/1920/1/58
Study guide

Introduction in measuring techniques and control engineering

32175/1804/1920/1/58
Academic year 2019-20
Is found in:
  • Associate Degree in Electromechanical Systems (Antwerp), programme stage 1
  • Associate Degree in Electromechanical Systems (Mechelen)
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Co-ordinator: Van den Broeck Linda
Other teaching staff: Geerts Randy
Teaching staff are not (all) known yet.
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Semester 2
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of tolerance: This course unit is eligible for tolerance according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 78,00 hours

Learning outcomes (list)

The student applies the correct measuring principles in function of the specific measuring command in a machine/ installation/ process.
The student reads and interprets a simple P&ID diagram.
The student predicts the influence of the different components in a simple control loop considering reaching the desired functionality.
The student correctly connects transmitters.
The student examines the quality of transmitters.
The student explains, by using an example, how an on/off regulator functions and is constructed.
The student looks in an efficient manner for information through Dutch and non-native manuals to use them in a solution-oriented way.
The student recognizes the different sensor principles and explains the functioning with regard to their functionality in a control loop.
The student explains the difference between a control and a regulation using examples of good practice.
The student presents simple control processes in a block diagram.
The student describes the characteristic properties and the functioning principle of a P-control.

Educational organisation (list)

Exam duration
Estimated time for testing2,00 hours
Learning Activities
Lectures and / or tutorials12,00 hours
Practicum14,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours50,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Academic yearKnowledge test40,00
Academic yearSkills assessment hands off20,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodKnowledge test40,00
2nd examination periodSkills assessment hands off20,00
Evaluation(s) for both exam chances, not reproducible in re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
Academic yearContinuous skills assessment simulation (Permanent evaluation)40,00