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Fundamental Instrumentation Course for Undergraduate Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering

Conference Session
Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Daniel Dannelley, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott; Elliott Bryner, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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Diversity
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thelimitations of simplifying assumptions can affect the prediction (i.e. course calculations vs. realworld measurements).9 - Sonic Flow MeasurementThis exercise uses an engineered piping system to create a contained shock wave. Two pipes areseparated by a flange containing a plastic diaphragm. The first pipe is slowly pressurized untilthe diaphragm is burst and a shock wave is transmitted down the second pipe, then reflected backthrough the system. The second pipe is instrumented with two pressure sensors along the line oftravel, which allows for determination of the pressure rise as well as velocity of the shock wavecorresponding to the initial pass as well as the following reflections. This exercise focuses oncomparing the experimental results to the
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Design and Development of a Sensor/Actuator Module to Enhance Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Laboratory Activities

Conference Session
Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Bradley Lane Kicklighter P.E., University of Southern Indiana
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Diversity
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Instrumentation
Proximity SensorThe AutomationDirect CK2-CP-1H capacitive proximity sensor [8] has an 8 mm sensingdistance and consumes 530 mW (see Figure 5).Figure 5: Capacitive Proximity Sensor (AutomationDirect)A capacitive proximity sensor senses metals and non-metals [7]. This sensor has a normallyclosed output, so the output is off when it senses metal. Thus, the sensor output will be on whenthe hole in the disk is in line with the sensor.5.2.3 Photoelectric Retroreflective SensorThe AutomationDirect FBP-DP-0E retroreflective sensor [9] has a 2.5 m sensing distance andconsumes 480 mW (see Figure 6).Figure 6: Retroreflective Sensor and Retroreflector (AutomationDirect)A retroreflective sensor emits light that is reflected back to it by a retroreflector [7
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