Measurement Techniques and Instruments For Chemical Engineers
Chemical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measurement Techniques and Instruments For Chemical Engineers | MKM327 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 3 | Fall | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Nevin Gamze KARSLI YILMAZ
Associate Prof. Dr. Meltem YILDIZ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) The basic principles of measurement science
2) Types, measurement principles and usage area of instruments which are used in chemical engineering measurements (such as temperature, pressure, flow, level, mass, force, dimension volume, viscosity, moisture,pH)
3) Reliability and calibration of instruments which are used in chemical engineering measurements (such as temperature, pressure, flow, level, mass, force, dimension volume, viscosity, moisture, pH)
4) The general objective of ISO 17025
5) TÜBİTAK National Metrology Institute (TÜBİTAK UME) that operates under the umbrella of the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK)
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||||
| 1 | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | Low | No relation | No relation | Low | |
| 2 | High | High | High | High | High | High | Low | No relation | No relation | Low | |
| 3 | High | Middle | High | Low | Middle | High | Low | No relation | Low | Middle | |
| 4 | Low | No relation | Low | Low | Middle | High | Low | No relation | Low | High | |
| 5 | Low | No relation | Low | Low | Middle | High | Low | No relation | Low | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Should have knowledge of chemical engineering laboratory
Course Contents
Introduction to metrology / Fundamental principles belong to measurement instruments and techniques / Measurement types in chemical engineering (temperature, pressure, flow, level, mass, force, dimension volume, viscosity, moisture, pH) / ISO 17025 / TÜBİTAK National Metrology Institute (TÜBİTAK UME)
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction to measurement2) Instrument types and performance characteristics
3) Errors during the measurement process
4) Calibration of measuring instruments
5) Measurement reliability
6) Temperature measurement
7) Pressure measurement
8) Mid Term Exam
9) Flow measurement
10) Level measurement
11) Mass, force and torque measurement
12) Online measurements methods and motion transducers
13) Other measurements (dimension, volume, viscosity, moisture, pH)
14) Understanding and Implementing ISO 17025
15) General overview to “National Metrology Institute”
16) Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Language of Instruction
English
Work Placement(s)
Not Required