| Title: | Instrument Calibration |
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| Long Title: | Instrument Calibration |
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
Donagh OMahony |
| Module Author: |
MARTIN WOODS |
| Module Description: |
This module introduces the learner to the principles of installation and calibration. Calibration terminology and calibration procedures of process industries are studied. The learner will calibrate a range of relevant process industry measurement systems. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Describe the principles of calibration and the associated standard instruments. |
| LO2 |
Describe the procedures which must be followed to achieve reliable and reproducible calibration data. |
| LO3 |
Perform appropriate calibration techniques on pressure, temperature, level and flow measurement instruments using standard calibration instruments and procedures. |
| LO4 |
Measure, record and evaluate appropriate calibration data clearly and concisely; and identify inherent instrument errors. |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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| Instrument Measurement Principles |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list. |
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Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| None |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Principles of Calibration
Need for calibration against standards; types of calibration; traceability; calibration certification; validation; the National Standards Authority of Ireland and National Metrology Laboratory, ISO9001. Instrument classification, instrument identification - tag numbers and calibration stickers.
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Pressure Calibration
Manometers. Dead-weight testers. Electronic Calibrators. Portable field Calibrators.
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Data Analysis
Accuracy, precision, zero-error, proportionality error, hysteresis, maximum non-linearity error, error as a percentage of span, error as a percentage of full-scale deflection, tolerance, test uncertainty ratio.
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Level Calibration
Tank Calibration. Liquid calibration, optical reference line, optical triangulation.
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Flow Meter Calibration
Volumetric tank. Gravimetric tank. Pipe prover, reference meter. Flow calibration modes.
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Temperature Calibration
International Practical Temperature Scale. Standard calibration instruments. Primary and secondary temperature standards. Temperature Calibrators: Block calibrator, oil bath.
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Laboratory Practicals
Calibration of: a strain gauge (manometer), pressure gauges (dead weight testers and comparator) and pressure transducers (Drück pressure calibrator); thermocouples (block calibrator); variable area flow meter, orifice plate and Venturi meter (volumetric tank); d.c. electrical sources (Ronan calibrator).
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 100.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Weekly Lab Worksheets/Reports |
2,3,4 |
40.0 |
Every Week |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Lab Exam |
3,4 |
30.0 |
Week 11 |
| Multiple Choice Questions |
Theory Assessment of the calibration terminology and procedures covered in the module. |
1,2,4 |
30.0 |
Week 12 |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Module content delivery |
1.0 |
Every Week |
1.00 |
| Lab |
Calibration Laboratory |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Study of module material |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Module content delivery |
1.0 |
Every Week |
1.00 |
| Lab |
Calibration Laboratory |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Directed study of module material |
4.0 |
Every Month |
1.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Study of completed module content |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Total Hours |
10.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Jay L. Bucher 2015, The Metrology Handbook, 2 Ed., 42, ASQ/Infotech [ISBN: 8174890386]
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Bela G Liptak, Kriszta Venczel 2016, Instrumentation and Automation Engineers' Handbook: Process Measurement and Analysis Volume 1, 5 Ed., CRC Press [ISBN: 1466559322]
- Jay L. Bucher 2015, Quality Calibration Handbook - Developing and Managing a Calibration Program, 20, ASQ/Infotech [ISBN: 8174890335]
- Alan S. Morris, Reza Langari 2015, Measurement and Instrumentation: Theory and Application, 2 Ed., 21, Academic Press [ISBN: 0128008849]
- N. E. Battikha 2007, The Condensed Handbook of Measurement and Control, 3rd Ed., ISA [ISBN: 1556179952]
- John G Webster 2014, Measurement, Instrumentation and Sensors Handbook, 2nd Ed., 10, CRC Press [ISBN: 1439848882]
- Mike Cable 2005, Calibration: A Technician's Guide, ISA [ISBN: 1556171912X]
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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- Website: International Society of Automation
- Website: National Standards Authority of Ireland
- Website: Institute of Measurement and Control
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