Principles of Measurement Systems [Paperback]

John P. Bentley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1995 | ISBN-10: 0582237793 | ISBN-13: 978-0582237797 | Edition: 3

"Principles of Measurement Systems "provides a coherent and integrated approach to the topic by covering all the main techniques and devices used, together with the relevant theory and appications that the student needs to understand. The third edition of this highly popular and well-established textbook has been extensively updated and expanded to take account of recent developments in computing, solid-state electronics, optoelectronics and other areas of measurement technology. Divided into three parts, Section A investigates the general principles and system performance under static and dynamic conditions. The principles and characteristics of sensing, signal conditioning and processing, and data presentation are covered by Section B, while Section C examines current and emerging specialised techniques which have important industrial applications.

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From the Back Cover

Measurement is an essential activity in every branch of technology and science and as such forms part of degree, diploma and certificate courses in engineering and applied science.

The fourth edition of this respected and successful text has been extensively extended and updated to include new developments in measurement devices and technology.  It provides a coherent and integrated approach to the topic, covering main techniques and devices used, together with relevant theory and applications, for both mechanical and electronic systems.

It is divided into three parts, covering the general principles, followed by the typical elements of measurement systems, and then moving on to current and emerging specialised techniques which have important industrial applications.

Key features:

• New chapter on Intelligent Multivariable Measurement Systems
• Incorporates increased coverage on solid state sensors
• New material on structure, software and applications of microcontrollers
• A completely revised chapter on Data Presentation
• Additional problems have been added at a basic and introductory level
• Solutions manual

This book is aimed at students taking modules in measurement and instrumentation as part of degree courses in instrumentation/control, mechanical, manufacturing, electrical, electronic, chemical engineering and applied physics as well as students on HNC/HND and foundation degree courses on measurement and instrumentation. This text is also suitable for professional and technical engineers working in the measurement and control discipline.

John P. Bentley is Emeritus Professor of Measurement Systems at the University of Teesside

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 488 pages
• Publisher: Longman Pub Group; 3 edition (June 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0582237793
• ISBN-13: 978-0582237797
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,435,714 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Useless without lecture notes, June 25, 2004

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"alfonzodeburca" (Dublin, Ireland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Principles of Measurement Systems (Paperback)

If you hope to use this book to get a general overview of measurement systems, then you may be alright, but if you want to be able to perform actual calculations, you should look elsewhere.

This book contains absolutely no worked examples. This leads the reader unable to do the end of chapter problems as the book does not contain detailed mathematical definitions of some of the most important elements contained within in the problems.

For instance, in chapter two, you are required to calculate the environmental coupling constants. Sadly, no where in the book does it actually explain how to do this.

In summary, Principles of Measurements Systems is an incomplete volume, which reads more like a 1st draft than a 3rd edition.

Very disappointing.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars quite challenging, October 5, 2000

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rob (Bolton, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Principles of Measurement Systems (Paperback)

I thought this book rather too challenging for the beginner and feel that unless you are pretty knowledgeable about the subject then there are other, simpler books that you should buy.

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars it is a good book, April 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Principles of Measurement Systems (Paperback)

the book is good, one part is introducted in the textbook of our university.