Overview
Introduction to data acquisition across a range of data types, analogue-digital sampling and signal conditioning. Data acquisition and processing functions using LabView. Current data measurement technologies and equipment, acquisition methodologies used in fluid dynamics, material properties, thermodynamics, control and dynamics. Data analysis methods including error analysis, validation, spectral analysis identification … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Notes
This unit is not offered in 2025.
Teaching approach
Problem-based learning
Simulation or virtual practice
Active learning
Assessment summary
Continuous assessment: 100%
Assessment
1 - Assignment 1: Risk assessment
2 - Lab 1 report: Free and forced heat convection
3 - Lab 2 report: Performance of Francis Turbine
4 - Lab 3 report: Performance of Pelton Turbine
5 - Lab 4 report: Cantilevered beam vibration
6 - Research proposal
7 - Final report
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is not available for this unit. Check the supplementary assessments page for details about exemptions.
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