Introduction to Measurements and Instrumentation

Abstract

I am happy to present the Fourth Edition of the book within twelve years of its first publication. In this edition, apart from minor additions and alterations here and there, I have included the following new topics: Chapter 3: Linearisation and Spline interpolation Chapter 5: Classification of transducers, Hall effect, Piezoresistivity, Surface acoustic waves, Optical effects. The Piezoelectricity section has been rewritten. Chapter 6: Proximity sensors Chapter 8: Hall effect and SAW transducers Chapter 9: Proving ring, Prony brake, Industrial weighing systems, Tachometers Chapter 10: ITS-90, SAW thermometer Chapter 12: Glass gauge, Zero suppression and zero elevation, Level switches Chapter 13: Rewritten the section on ISFET Also, I have added a new chapter titled Hazardous Areas and Instrumentation (Chapter 15). it I shall be happier if the book in its present form is found more useful by them for whom is written. I shall welcome any suggestion or comment on the book for its further improvement which, as it is said, is a continuous process. xi Arun K Ghosh