Conference Session

Instrumentation Applications

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Masoud Fathizadeh P.E., Purdue University, Calumet; Joseph Edward Cody, Purdue University, Calumet

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Instrumentation

user-friendly format to the World Wide Web. Thebasic Data Presentation flow is presented in Figure 4. Page 25.397.7 Figure 4 Data Flow Block Diagram a. OPC ServerOPC (OLE for Process Control) is a process control standard for communicating process data in anumber of methods. The SLIM System utilizes both real-time (OPC-DA, or OPC-Data Access) andhistorical (OPC-HDA, or OPC-Historical Data Access) data. The OPC Server is provided as part ofthe DeltaV system and is installed on the remote control station. b. Human-Machine Interface including OPC ClientThe Human-Machine Interface (HMI) is a custom developed

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Akbar M. Eslami, Elizabeth City State University; Graham Harrison, EIT, Elizabeth City State University; Mark Vincent Long, Elizabeth City State University

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real-world application of this project. The aircrew needs the ability to understand and recognize themechanical properties of the aircraft components in real time. The proposed method will providethe mechanical properties of the part within a single Excel file. This is similar to the informationthat a laptop mounted within the cabin of the aircraft, known as a “tough book,” delivers. Thisinformation is in turn used for critical decisions in any air missions.IntroductionThe use of sensors mounted on critical aircraft components has proved to be a reliable methodfor Structure Health Monitoring (SHM). The main focus of utilizing sensors in SHM is tomaximize the chance of detecting system failure or potential damage with a limited number ofsensors

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Madhumi Mitra, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Travis Ford, University of Maryland Eastern Shore ; Jesu Raj Pandya, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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Paper ID #33193Towards Efficient Irrigation Management With Solar-Powered Wireless SoilMoisture Sensors and Real-Time Monitoring CapabilityDr. Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland Eastern Shore Dr. Abhijit Nagchaudhuri is currently a Professor in the Department of Engineering and Aviation Sciences at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. He is a member American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and, American Society for Agricultural and Biological Engineers(ASABE) and is actively involved in teaching and research in the fields of (i) robotics and

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Stephen A. Strom, Pennsylvania State University; Marius Strom, Saint Francis University

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Instrumentation

complete listing of the electricalspecifications and hardware details is given in the System Reference Manual [6].The PocketBeagle enables the user to run programs on up to three separate microprocessors: themain processing unit (32-bit, 1 GHz) and a pair of 32-bit, 200 MHz programmable real-timeunits (PRU). While the main processing unit can be used to compile and run programs and runsthe board’s (Linux) operating system, the PRU’s do not have an operating system. Applicationscreated for the PRU’s have access to the I/O pins and shared memory (to communicate withLinux based programs). This arrangement enables the PRU’s to run dedicated applications,processing data in real-time and turning the results over to the main processor. However, for

Conference Session

Modern Software Measurement Techniques

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Akram Hossain, Purdue University-Calumet; Masoud Fathizadeh, Purdue University-Calumet

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Instrumentation

executing SPC that provides presence of extraneous influences andpredicts deterioration of certain parts of the rotating machine over given period of time. We areusing animated computer graphics to represent the motor control system and interface it with thereal-world system. Using the model a test engineering or an operator can monitor and controlpower, and speed of the motor in real-time. The goal of this research is to develop an integratedmodel for an industrial process that could monitor, control, and analyze an industrial process inreal-time over a wireless conduit coupled with LAN. In this paper, however, we like to show youhow a high speed device such a three phase induction motor can be controlled using feedbackPID loop and data could be

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Birdsong, California Polytechnic State University

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Instrumentation

Paper ID #11184From ’system modeling’ to ’controller hardware testing’ in three hours: arobotic arm controller design lab using MATLAB Real Time Windows Tar-get to reinforce classical control theoryDr. Charles Birdsong, California Polytechnic State University Charles Birdsong has expertise in automotive safety, vibrations, controls, signal processing, instrumen- tation, real-time control, active noise control, and dynamic system modeling. He received his B.S.M.E. at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and his M.S. and Ph.D. at Michigan State University, where he worked on active noise control applications for the automotive industry

Conference Session

Developing New Instrumentation

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College; Yakov Cherner, ATeL, LLC; Edward Bigos, Springfield Technical Community College; Ted Sussmann, Springfield Technical Community College

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Instrumentation

, practical real-world laboratory exercises, and science based, high-resolution, interactivesimulation software, applicable to several of the major technology areas employing networkedsensor technology (i.e. building automation and infrastructure monitoring and industrialautomation), and (4) provide on-going local, regional, and national dissemination of thesedeveloped materials and laboratory experiences through hands-on faculty workshops and web-based distribution technologies including the National Science Digital Library (NSDL).In addition, for the duration of the project, continuous on-going professional development in theprinciples and applications of student-centered and active learner techniques will be provided tothe recruited college

Conference Session

Great Ideas for Projects that Teach Instrumentation

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

El-Sayed Aziz, Stevens Institute of Technology; Zengqian Wang, Stevens Institute of Technology; Sven K. Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology; Constantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Instrumentation

. Furthermore, since there is no risk of catastrophic failure, safety and security areimproved.8Starting in the 1990s, many remote laboratories9,10,11 have emerged all over the world. At SIT, aremote laboratory was implemented using a client-server network architecture, which enables theconcurrent execution of multiple experiments using separate experimental setups.12,13Experiments involving the same experimental setup are queued and executed in the order of theincoming requests. Based on this architecture, different experimental setups for dynamicalsystems were implemented, such as a one-degree-of-freedom mechanical vibration system, aduct acoustic system, a liquid-level system and various electrical systems. An innovative real-time remote-access

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luis Alberto Rodriguez, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Daniel Williams, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Michael D. Cook, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Instrumentation

Motion Control Laboratory Focusing on Control Design and Fluid Power EducationAbstractThis paper presents the development of a Motion Control Laboratory in the department ofMechanical Engineering at Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). The main objectives ofthe lab are to 1) Prepare students to work in real-world motion control applications by providingstudents with hands-on experiences to better understand control system design ideas andconcepts, 2) Expose students to electromechanical and fluid power hardware, and 3) Educatestudents about the benefits and capabilities of fluid power and electromechanical actuation.Students analyze systems in both open-loop and closed-loop operation, implement simulationsvalidated by

Conference Session

Modern Software Measurement Techniques

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaojing Yuan, University of Houston; Heidar Malki, University of Houston; Gangbing Song, University of Houston; Consuelo Waight, University of Houston

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Instrumentation

• Programmable System on Chip (PSoC) Based Wireless Smart Sensor Nodes – in this project, students: (1) Become familiar with the principles and technology of PSoC and other similar state-of-the art technology products: (2) Build and demonstrate a prototype software defined or smart sensor system that acquires data, then using a communication system to send data to a host at high speed based on "intelligent" decisions; and (3) Have the opportunity to get real world experience as they develop new and novel ways to utilize the PSoC device in sensor applications.• Health Management System Using Wireless Sensor Networks - Students were involved in the research in digital interface design between the sensor and equipment being

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Peter Mark Jansson, Bucknell University; Peter Sawirs Kaladius, Bucknell University

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the protocol of the sensor array instrumentation.As a team, they helped their professor successfully continue the hunt to answer the query ofwhether a Mach Effect (inertial reaction force) is actually detectable. Due partly to their effortsthe science around this instrument is now quite robust and this novel device provides consistent,replicable and predictable results. During the summer research, the students got to apply much oftheir theoretical electrical engineering training to a real-world application in sensor arrays andinstrumentation.Background and MotivationThe roles that our undergraduate engineers played in this research during the summer of 2018was written up in a recent (2019) ASEE Zone 1 conference publication. [1] That paper

Conference Session

Modern Software Measurement Techniques

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Birdsong, California Polytechnic State University

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Instrumentation

AC 2007-2991: DEVELOPING A MATLAB/SIMULINK RTWT BASEDHYDRAULIC SERVO CONTROL DESIGN EXPERIMENTCharles Birdsong, California Polytechnic State University Charles Birdsong has expertise in vibrations, controls, signal processing, instrumentation, real-time control, active noise control, and dynamic system modeling. He received his BSME at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, MS and Ph.D. at Michigan State University where he worked on active noise control applications for the automotive industry. He has worked in the vibration test and measurement industry helping to drive new technologies to market and working with industry to meet their emerging needs. He is currently an Assistant Professor at California

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Akram Hossain, Purdue University Northwest; Mohammad A. Zahraee, Purdue University Northwest

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Instrumentation

, virtualsoftware tools are of utmost importance during development cycle. They play an important rolefor modeling, simulation, prototyping, including deployment cycle.Introducing these tools to mechatronics engineering technology courses exposes student totoday’s real world practices and provides enhanced learning environment in laboratory. Inaddition, introduction of these tools will allow laboratory environment to become lessdependent on difficult-to-maintain and expensive laboratory hardware setups. Because of theirvirtual nature, a reliable computer station and software licensing is all that is necessary toprovide the knowledge. The intention of this work is not to eliminate the hardware coupledwith hands-on activities, rather to be less dependent on

Conference Session

Instrumentation in Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David McDonald, Lake Superior State University

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Instrumentation

encouraging and fostering new technical development, and the engineeringeducation community needs to evaluate its role in this process6.There are many recently documented examples of electric vehicle applications withinengineering education. Three course experiences on instrumentation, electric vehicles andproject activities were reported by Rizkalla et al7,8,9. A summary of the outcomes from thesethree experiences are that the students were very satisfied, learned technical content not coveredin other courses, and felt that the course helped prepare them for the real world of engineering.From an instructor viewpoint the course(s) relied heavily on industrial cooperation, and includedhands-on experiences. The authors also noted that an industrial

Conference Session

Great Ideas for Projects that Teach Instrumentation

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meghan Marie Rock, Rochester Institute of Technology; Harry Marx, Rochester Institute of Technology; Seth M. Kane, Rochester Institute of Technology; Robert Garrick, Rochester Institute of Technology; Larry Villasmil, Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Applied Science and Technology; James H. Lee, Rochester Institute of Technology

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continue and would need solutions as increased remote laboratory experiments areused.We were not able to find specific market analysis trends for remote educational laboratoryexperiments, but in looking into industrial applications this area is expanding. There are manyexamples of how industries all over the world are using remote technology to solve everydayproblems. There are many diverse uses for remote applications within industry, one example ofthis can be found at Cisco Systems, Inc.9 They are attempting to promote the industry’s firstnon-intrusive tool for service providers, where they will be able to monitor and test the coreoptical networks. In order to test this access feature, the “ONS 15900 Wavelength Router” is anoptical switching

Conference Session

Instrumentation in Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seema Khan, Sonoma State University; Farid Farahmand, Sonoma State University; Saeid Moslehpour, University of Hartford

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Instrumentation

real-life demonstration of laboratoryactivities to remote students. In such applications, the lecturer provides background andtheoretical information followed by laboratory demonstration. Via the video conferencingcapability of IVLP, remote users can watch the presentation and eventually take over the controlof laboratory equipments and perform the experiment on their own.IVLP is a general-purpose online platform and it can incorporate any compatible application-specific remote laboratory or simulation applet. Thus, rather than adapting new lecture materialsor virtual experimentations premade in a commercial software package, individual instructorscan retrofit their old proven lectures and laboratory activities and make them available

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Masoud Fathizadeh P.E., Purdue University, Calumet (College of Technology)

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Instrumentation

seeking the education that teaches them skills that can beutilized in real world applications. Despite the fact that colleges and universities are able toreplicate or simulate some of real-world problems within the lecture room or laboratory settings,exposing students with actual real-world experiments as well as hands-on practices can bringanother dimension to their learning and understanding of the subject. Experiential learningcreates a useful possibility to prepare students for profession or research carriers. When collegestudents are given opportunities to examine a real-world situation on campus or in the networklike the ones furnished in internships, area placements, and industrial project partnerships, themastering becomes extensively

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rizwanul Neyon, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology); Nirjhar Das Sharma, Purdue University Calumet; Priom Chakraborty, Purdue university Calumet; Akram Hossain, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology)

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the creation of look-alike model in virtual environmentusing the AutoCAD® or SolidWorks software tool. The terms simulation refers to the imitationof the operation of a real-world process or system over time.The first step of modeling and simulation is to recognize the need of proper design to get Page 26.480.5desirable output. Then create the mechanical model in virtual environment.Next step will be to set the operating procedure and identify the specification of the system.Third step will be selecting appropriate sensors and actuator for the system. It is a vital factor inmechatronic systems which are intrinsically linked to

Conference Session

Instrumentation in Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Mohamad Mustafa, Savannah State University; Alberto De La Cruz, Savannah State University

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Instrumentation

employed to implement PBL.INTRODUCTIONProject-based learning (PBL) is a model that organizes learning around projects. According tothe definitions found in PBL handbooks for teachers, projects are complex tasks, based onchallenging questions or problems, that involve students in design, problem-solving, decisionmaking, or investigative activities; give students the opportunity to work on projects overextended periods of time; and culminate in realistic products or presentations1, 2.Over the last decade due to the good feature of Project Based Learning (PBL) such aschallenging students with real world problems and empowering students with responsibility fortheir own knowledge, a number of PBL research projects have been carried out worldwide3, 4, 5

Conference Session

Modern Software Measurement Techniques

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Hill, University of Hartford; Devdas Shetty, University of Hartford; Jun Kondo, University of Hartford

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Instrumentation

gatearray (FPGA) to construct an entire mechatronic intelligent instrumentation system is a newcomputer engineering paradigm. The key to designing with a FPGA is tailoring a system tothe application. Apart from the FPGA itself, the approach is based on classical computerengineering concepts. Underlying both approaches, the principle objective of this paper is topresent the design and integration of smart sensors into a typical real time control system.Mechatronic Design ProcessA typical mechatronic design process1 is shown in Figure 1. This 11 step design process hasthree main phases: Modelling / Simulation, Prototyping and Development. Starting withsteps 5 through 9, software tools are available to aid the designer in creating and debuggingthe

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Maged Mikhail, Purdue University Northwest; Sandeep Bharti, Purdue University ; Ali Alavizadeh, Purdue University Northwest

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Instrumentation

private, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations. His research interests include complex systems modeling and simulation and their application in healthcare and aerospace. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Incorporating Visual Components Simulation Software for Teaching programming industrial robotics course Abstracts: A robot programming simulation testing software system that is ‘Visual Components’ is utilized to put applications together for a real or physical robot without relying upon the genuine machine, subsequently decreasing expenses and time. For some situations, these applications can be moved

Conference Session

Modern Software Measurement Techniques

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rafic Bachnak, Texas A&M International University; Ramya Chakinarapu, Texas A&M Corpus Christi

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Instrumentation

available to allow the integration of hardwareand software in an environment that addresses real world applications. The laboratoryconsists of twelve workstations and supports a class of 24 students4, 5. The lab also hasmore than 15 microcontroller development boards from PHYTEC (microMODUL-8051,Part #: KMM-207-C04) that has the following features and parts: 12 MHz, AC adapter,user’s manual, and circuit diagram. PHYTEC custom builds Single Board Computers Page 13.595.2(SBCs) in various sizes and configurations and provides development kits for them6,7.The SBC is plugged into a socket on the development board for programming andtesting. Once the development

Conference Session

Instrumentation Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaojing Yuan, University of Houston (CoT); Xiaohui Yuan, University of North Texas; David Adam Harden; Yang Lu

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Instrumentation

collected and visualized inan application developed in LabVIEW, which makes control decisions based on the data collected and thecontrol strategy defined by the user. The control commands are then disseminated wirelessly to thespecific actuators (fans, LED light, speaker, etc.). The mySmart Architecture provides the flexibility forfuture expansion by separating the sensing, networking, and controlling and visualization. It can be easilyadapted to support various courses in the science, engineering, and technology program from freshman tosenior level. The demonstration of the project to our junior level instrumentation and measurement classis very successful. Students get to see how what they are learning can be used in real world project that

Conference Session

Instrumentation Technical Session II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Marshall, University of Southern Maine

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Instrumentation

connections between them.PLC manufacturers knew that the current electricians and technicians that would be usingtheir products were already familiar with this form of problem solving. So they created ahigh level, real world, graphics language that could easily be understood (resemble the ladderlogic) but in reality was an interface to a programming language that utilizes logiccomponents such as: AND gates, OR gates, NOT gates, Memory Blocks and Counter Blocks.PLCs consist of four primary components; these components are the processor unit, thepower supply, the programming device and the input/output interface. The processor unithouses the processor that is the brain of the PLC. The processor is a microprocessorbased system that replaces the counters

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maged Mikhail, Purdue University ; Craig Durwin Engle, Purdue University, Calumet (College of Technology)

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Instrumentation

necessary to implement theproject. In the end, this course is used to provide students with real world experience which willserve them well over the course of their future career.In order to enhance the machine design course in a manner consistent with the objectives set forthby the engineering technology department for the mechatronics and mechanical engineeringprograms. A new vending machine system will be implemented into the course [1, 2]. The machinedesign course would be greatly improved by the implementation of a vending machine project inseveral ways [3]. First of all, this would allow students to gain real world experience with theconcepts seen in machine design course while performing real hands on work with a system thatthey see every

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priom Chakraborty, Purdue University - Calumet; Akram Hossain, Purdue University - Calumet; Vivek Pillarisetty P.E., Purdue University - Calumet

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trainer and researchengine for industrial control and manufacturing. Also help students to know about smart visionchecking system, servo drive, servomotor, induction motor, Variable Frequency Drive (VFD),HMI, industrial networking, and interfacing with real world packaging machines. In addition, oneof the main advantages of this trainer setup panel is its modular capability. This trainer setup canbe modified, coupled with any industry related control system that might need in the future for Page 2 of 14training purpose. Above all, this laboratory training and control panel setup is performed in twostages. First, the machine design and electrical control for the

Conference Session

Modern Software Measurement Techniques

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

El-Sayed Aziz, Stevens Institute of Technology; Sven Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology; Constantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Instrumentation

thevirtual laboratory.Architecture of Virtual LaboratoryA virtual laboratory is an interactive software-based environment for conducting simulatedexperiments. Such a virtual laboratory is currently being developed for the laboratory courses ofthe Mechanical Engineering Department at Stevens Institute of Technology (SIT). It mainly Page 11.175.3focuses on experiments to demonstrate theoretical concepts. The simulation environment hasbeen designed to convey a strong feeling of immersion, as if the students were performing a real-world experiment. Each experiment is implemented in two different versions, as shown in Figure2, one based on the stand-alone

Conference Session

Contemporary Instrumentation Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Robertson, Arizona State University; Barbara Rampel, Arizona State University; James Edwards, Raytheon

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Instrumentation

, Tucson. He has been a long-time participant in the JACMET Instrumentation team and is now chairman. Page 13.672.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 How many Engineers does it take to make a measurement?AbstractThe emergence of nano-technology has driven the evolution of instrumentation tools andhas revolutionized the measurement industry. The new technology also impactsengineering education with challenges to prepare the next generation of graduates to becompetent and effective in this rapidly evolving field. This paper examines three currentindustry applications and explores their implications for curriculum

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Measurements: Innovative Course Development

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sri Kolla, Bowling Green State University; Joseph Mainoo, Bowling Green State University

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Instrumentation

instruments such as loading, grounding, interaction between different blocks,nonlinearity, effects of ambient conditions and interfacing real world sensors and actuators tocomputers. Also, experience is gained in developing and testing process control algorithmsusing physical process simulators. Page 11.642.3 Figure 1. NI-ELVIS Experimental Setup.In the instrumentation course, some of the laboratory projects performed by students include i)temperature measurement system using RTD, ii) position measurement system using LVDT, andiii) weight measurement system using strain gauge. The projects performed in the processcontrol course

Conference Session

Projects in Instrumentation and Control

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University

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Instrumentation

AC 2012-3288: CAPSTONE PROJECT: ELECTRONIC NAME TAG SYS-TEMDr. Asad Yousuf, Savannah State UniversityDr. Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University Page 25.286.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Capstone Project: Electronic Name Tag SystemAbstractConcept of Capstone projects provides the students with a challenging interdisciplinaryengineering and technology problems that requires them to integrate the core concepts fromengineering technology courses. The interdisciplinary project provides the students with a betterperspective of real world engineering and technology projects. This paper outlines a