Principles of Measurement Systems, 4th edition

Published by Pearson (November 19, 2004) © 2005

  • John Bentley University of Teesside
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Measurement is an essential activity in every branch of technology and science, the fourth edition of this successful text has been extensively extended and updated to include new developments in measurement devices and technology.

Principles of Measurement Systems, 4/e provides a coherent and integrated approach to the topic, covering the main techniques and devices used, together with relevant theory applications, for both mechanical and electronic systems.

Table of contents

  • Preface to the fourth edition
  • Acknowledgements
  • Part A: General Principles 
  • 1. The general measurement system
  • 2. Static characteristics of measurement system elements
  • 3. The accuracy of measurement systems in the steady state
  • 4. Dynamic characteristics of measurement systems 
  • 5. Loading effects and two-port networks
  • 6. Signals and noise in measurement systems
  • 7. Reliability, choice and economics of measurement systems
  • Part B: Typical measurement system elements
  • 8. Sensing elements
  • 9. Signal conditioning elements
  • 10. Signal processing elements and software
  • 11. Data presentation elements.
  • Part C: Speciaised measurement Systems
  • 12. Flow measurement systems.
  • 13. Intrinsically safe measurement systems.
  • 14. Heat transfer effects in measurement systems.
  • 15. Optical measurement systems.
  • 16. Ultrasonic measurement systems.
  • 17. Gas chromatography.
  • 18. Data acquisition and communications systems
  • 19. The intelligent multivariable measurement system
  • Answers to numerical problems.
  • Index. 

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