Anemometers For Multi-Applications

Abstract

This book is an introduction to many of the topics that an engineer needs to master in order to successfully design experiments and measurements systems. In addition to descriptions of common measurement systems, the book describes computerized data acquisition systems, common statistical techniques, and guidelines for planning and documenting experiments. More comprehensive studies of available literature and consultation with product vendors are appropriate when engaging in a significant real-world experimental program. It is to be expected that the skills of the experimenter will be enhanced by more advanced courses in experimental and instrumentations systems design and practical experience. The design of an experimental or measurements system is inherently and interdisciplinary activity. For example, the instrumentation and control system of a process plant might require the skills of chemical engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers and computer engineers. Similarly, the specification of the instrumentation used to measure the haemoglobin status in dengue patients will involve medical doctor, electrical engineers and computer engineers. Based on this fact, the topics presented in this book have been selected to prepare engineering students and practicing engineers of different disciplines to design instrumentations projects and measurements systems. Experimental methods are not unimportant, but analytical studies have, at times, seemed to deserve more emphasis, particularly with enormous computing power that is available. Laboratory work has also become more sophisticated in the modern engineering curricula. This book is generally suitable as an accompaniment to laboratory sessions oriented around the specific experiments available at a particular institution.