Overview of Basic Instruments
Course Description
*"Electrical measurement refers to the process of quantifying electrical quantities such as voltage, current, resistance, power, and energy. Accurate measurement is critical for system design, troubleshooting, testing, and maintenance. Instruments convert these electrical quantities into readable values, often through mechanical deflection or digital display. Without precise instruments, engineers cannot ensure the safety, efficiency, or performance of electrical systems. As we proceed, we will learn how different instruments achieve these measurements and the principles behind their operation."*
What you'll learn in this course?
Understand the fundamental types of electrical measuring instruments.
Explain the working principles of basic analog and digital instruments.
Identify the applications of instruments in electrical engineering.
Understand accuracy, precision, and errors in measurements.
Apply proper techniques for using instruments safely and effectively.
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of voltage, current, resistance, power, and energy
Familiarity with electrical safety is helpful
Course Curriculum
- Introduction to Electrical Measurements
- Classification of Instruments
- Analog Instruments
- Digital Instruments
- Measurement Accuracy and Errors
- Measurement of Voltage
- Measurement of Current
- Measurement of Resistance
- Power and Energy Measurement
- Applications of Basic Instruments
- Summary
- Assessment Preparation
- Overview of Basic Instruments