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Metrology is the science of measurement that involves the study of electrical quantities such as voltage, current, resistance, and power. It ensures accuracy and consistency in measurements through standardized methods and instruments.
Dr. Adam Graczyk is a lecturer in the field of metrology of electrical quantities at the Institute of Electrical Engineering Systems. He is responsible for teaching and guiding students in understanding measurement techniques and principles.
Dr. Graczyk holds office hours on Tuesdays from 12 PM to 1 PM, providing students the opportunity to discuss course material and seek assistance.
The Measurement Systems Team is located on the second floor, room 202, of the Institute of Electrical Engineering Systems.
The written exam consists of three terms: the first term is scheduled for the last lecture, with two additional terms to be determined later.
Calibration is crucial because it ensures that measurement instruments provide accurate and reliable results. It involves comparing the instrument's output with a known standard and making necessary adjustments.
The course covers various types of electrical signals, including sinusoidal, triangular, and rectangular waveforms, which can be generated by signal generators.
To convert a signal from the time domain to the frequency domain, one can use Fourier series or the Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT), including its fast version, the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT).
Harmonic frequencies are significant because they represent integer multiples of a fundamental frequency, providing insight into the signal's periodicity and characteristics.
Digital multimeters can measure various electrical quantities, including voltage (U), current (I), frequency (f), capacitance (C), resistance (R), and temperature (T).
Signal generators are used to create electrical signals of various shapes and frequencies, which are essential for testing and calibrating measurement instruments.
The time domain representation shows how a signal varies over time, while the frequency domain representation displays the signal's frequency components and their amplitudes.
Key topics include basic information about signals and measurements, calibration of measuring instruments, unit standards, digital multimeters, computer measurement systems, power measurements in single-phase and three-phase systems, and non-electrical quantity measurements.
Fourier series are used to decompose periodic signals into their constituent frequencies, allowing for analysis and manipulation of the signal in the frequency domain.
A digital multimeter displays measurement results numerically, with varying resolutions depending on the selected range. For example, on a 2V range, it may show results with a resolution of 1mV.
A sinusoidal signal is characterized by its smooth periodic oscillation, defined by its amplitude, frequency, and phase. It has a single frequency component in its Fourier representation.
Understanding non-electrical measurements is important because it broadens the scope of metrology, allowing for the measurement of physical quantities such as temperature, pressure, and flow, which are essential in various engineering applications.
Computer measurement systems offer advantages such as increased accuracy, automation of data collection, real-time processing, and the ability to handle complex measurements and analyses.
Standards in metrology provide a reference for measurements, ensuring consistency and reliability across different instruments and laboratories, which is essential for scientific research and industrial applications.
The resolution of a digital multimeter is determined by the smallest change in measurement that it can detect, which varies based on the selected measurement range.
The zero harmonic represents the average value of a signal and is crucial for understanding the DC component of a waveform, which affects the overall behavior of the signal.
Common types of electrical sensors include temperature sensors, pressure sensors, and current transformers, each designed to measure specific physical quantities.