The students will have a good understanding of the importance and application of metrology and measurement in the electrical engineering. They will have a good basic knowledge of metrology terminology, units, and the analysis of the measurement results, as well as a of different types of measuring instruments and measurement systems controlled by the computer, used in the methods of measurement of electrical quantities.

1. identify different contributions to the uncertainty of measurement
2. classify diferent types of measuring instruments
3. apply measuring instruments on correct manner
4. analyse methods of measurement of electric quantities
5. develop computer-bysed measuring systems
6. assess possible accuracy improvements

Lectures with presentations

Will be a part of the lectures.

Instead of lectures

Whenever it is possible.

1. Fundamental terms of metrology. Measurand, influencing quantities and result of measurement.
2. International System of Units (SI). Metrology infrastructure and traceability. Calibration of instruments.
3. Least squares theory. Assessment of the uncertainty of measurement and expression of the results.
4. Elements of measuring circuits. Laboratory measuring and regulation equipment.
5. Basic analog measuring instruments. Principles of work, characteristics and applications.
6. Basic digital measuring instruments. Principles of work, characteristics and applications.
7. Measurement of dc and ac voltage and current. Measurement of resistance.
8. Mid-term exam.
9. Measurement of power and energy.
10. Balanced and unbalanced measuring bridges.
11. Grounding, shielding and interference protection.
12. Computer based measurements. Virtual and distributed measuring systems.
13. Communication protocols connecting computer and instruments.
14. Software for acquisition and analysis of results of measurement.
15. Final exam.