COURSE CONTENT

Course
Course code: EIE 319
Course title: Electrical measurements & Instrumentation. 2Units
Course status: Compulsory
SEMETER ALPHA

Course Duration
Two hours per week for 15 weeks (30hours)
VENUE: ROOM 303
TIME: 3-4PM
Lecturer’sData
1. Dr. Henry .A. Ojongbede
Qualifications obtained: B.Sc. (Zaria), M.Sc., Ph.D. (Wales), FNSE
Department: Electrical and Information Engineering
Faculty: College of Science and Engineering
E-mail:[email protected]
Office Location: Room A; 1st floor, 1st College building.
2. Mr Diarah Reuben
Qualifications obtained: B. Eng.
Department: Electrical and Information Engineering
Faculty: College of Science and Engineering
E-mail: [email protected]
Office Location: Room A014; 1st floor, Engineering building.

Consultation Hours: By Appointment (10am – 5pm)

Course Content – Illustration below:

1. BASIC PRINCIPLES
Measurement of electrical quantities, classification of instruments, essential features of
indicating instruments, methods of producing deflecting, controlling and damping torques.
2. MEASUREMENT OF CURRENT AND VOLTAGES
Ammeters and Voltmeters, basic principles, the various types. Details of construction, operation
and characteristics of two most widely used devices: the permanent magnet moving coil
instrument (for dc) and the moving iron instrument (for ac and dc).
3. MEASUREMENT OF POWER
The wattmeter, basic principles, the various types. Details of dynamometer moving coil
instrument– construction, operation, deflecting torque. Wattmeter connections -dc, single
phase, three phase ac systems.
4. MEASUREMENT OF ENERGY
The watt-hour meter – construction/operation, counting mechanism, meter constant.

5. MEASUREMENT OF RESISTANCE
The Wheatstone bridge, ohm meter, Megger, voltmeter – ammeter, methods. The Multimeter –
use as voltmeter, ammeter and ohm meter, digital multimeters.
6. OSCILLOSCOPES
The cathode ray oscilloscope (CRO), building blocks, controls, etc. Display of signal waveform on
the screen, role of saw-tooth generator, trigger circuit. Measurements using the CRO – voltage,
frequency, phase angle, Lissajuos figures.
7. TRANSDUCERS
Measurement of non-electrical quantities, classification of transducers. Application of
transducers - aircraft/boat rudder, thermocouple. Communication transducers – microphones,
pickups, loudspeakers, headphones, telephone handset.

Course Description – Illustration below:

Course Justification – Illustration below:

This course is a basic requirement for understanding the principles behind Electrical
Engineering, Digital electronics, circuits and the numerous applications. In today’s world,
virtually every device, ranging from our phones, modems, television sets, computers, printers,
etc. use one form of Electrical technology or the other. Being able to fit into a fast growing
digital world requires a deep understanding of Electrical Engineering measurement and
Instrumentation and how they are being applied in modular systems which form the building
blocks of digital devices used today. This course affords our students the privilege to have the
fundamental knowledge and basic theories of Electrical Engineering measurement and
instrumentation.

Course objectives
To outline the categories and classification of instruments and to explain which instrument is
used for measuring the different quantities.
To explain the essential features that are needed for proper operations – deflecting, controlling
and damping torques and agencies for producing them.
Systematic analysis of the working of the different types of instruments – for measurement of
current, voltage, power, energy, and non-electrical quantities such as temperature,
displacement, force, etc.
To explain how these instruments are connected in circuits to measure the various quantities.
A good understanding of this course will prepare the students for future practice as engineers
whether in academics or in the industry. It will give the students a rock solid foundation in the
handling and uses of all electrical instruments. It will also equip the students with the basic
knowledge and ability necessary to analyze and solve real life problems using the various types
of electrical instruments.
Course Requirement – Illustration below:

To derive maximum benefits from the course the students should have a good knowledge
of basic mathematics, physic etc. However, the course is structured to accommodate to some
extent since some of these basics will be introduced. A good knowledge and understanding of
the course requires that students carry out some laboratory practical. This is done in another
practical course compulsory for all 200Level students during SWEP.
The method of grading is shown in Table1. .
Table1: Method of Grading-
S/N Grading Score (%)
1. 1stTest 5
2. 2nd Test CBT 10
3. 3rd Test CBT 10
4. Assignment 5
5. Final Examination 70
Total 100

Course Delivery Strategies – Illustration below:

1. Lecture delivery with explanations using lecture notes, real life examples, diagrams and graphs.
2. The use of the University’s Intranet e-platform for quizzes, assignments, group discussions, etc.
3. Giving off net assignments and class work.
4. Uploading the lecture materials on the e-learning platform.
5. Giving online assignments.
6. Having practical discussion sections at the end of the lecture.
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