The overall aim of the Laboratory of Measurements for Clinical Engineering is providing the students with basic knowledge and skills about the use and management of measurement systems in dependance of the needs of the experiment and/or the user of the instrumentation within specific Clinical Engineering applications and measurements of mechanical and thermal quantities. In particular, students will be provided with general criteria in testing and characterization of specific components of the measuring system.
Curriculum
teacher profile teaching materials
Introduction to velocity measurements. Speedometers. Measurements in moving fluids: pitot tube, fan and hot wire anemometers. Ultrasound systems for velocity measurements: fundamentals of doppler velocimetry.
Refresher on deformation, force and pressure measurements with experimental exercises. Introduction to flow measurements. Venturi meter. Orifice plates. Nozzle and calibrated diaphragms. Rotameter
Introduction to pulmonary mechanics. Fundamentals of respiratory physiology. Mechanical behavior of the lungs. Fundamental quantities of pulmonary mechanics and their measurement: spirometer, pneumotachograph,. Plethysmograph.
Introduction to anesthesia procedure. Anesthesia machines. Pulmonary ventilators. Ventilation models.
Introduction to temperature measurements. Temperature standards and definition, primary thermometers. Gas, liquid-in-glass and metal thermometers, saturated vapor thermometers. Electrical resistance thermometry: concepts, resistance temperature detectors and thermistors, circuits and applications. Thermoelectric temperature measurement: thermocouples, concepts and applications. Fundamentals of radiative temperature measurements and pyrometers. Dynamic characterization of thermometers for clinical applications with experimental activities.
Introduction to acceleration measurements. Acceleration, vibration, and shock measurement. Piezoelectric transducers: concepts, measurement set up and calibration. Experimental characterization of the dynamic behavior of a second-order measuring systems.
• Francesco Paolo Branca “Fondamenti di Ingegneria Clinica - vol. 1”, Springer-Verlag Italia, 2000
• Francesco Paolo Branca "Misure Meccaniche" E.S.A. Editrice.
• J.G. Webster "Medical instrumentation: application and design", ed. Wiley and Sons, 2009
• Rinaldo Vallascas "Fondamenti di Misure Meccaniche e Termiche. Grandezze statiche e sistemi" Hoepli 2008.
• Rinaldo Vallascas e Federico Patané "Misure Meccaniche e Termiche. Grandezze tempo-varianti" Hoepli 2007
• P. Cappa, Sensori e Trasduttori per Misure Meccaniche e Termiche, Voll. I-III, Borgia Editore, 1994
• W. Navidi, Statistics for Engineers and Scientists, 3rd edition, Mc Graw Hill,2010
• Beckwith T.G., Marangoni R.D. & LienhardJ.H, Mechanical Measurements, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2007
• R. S. Figliola, D. E. Beasley, Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements, 6th Edition, Wiley, 2015
Programme
Introduction. Elements of applied statistics: basic statistics refresher, hypothesis testing.Introduction to velocity measurements. Speedometers. Measurements in moving fluids: pitot tube, fan and hot wire anemometers. Ultrasound systems for velocity measurements: fundamentals of doppler velocimetry.
Refresher on deformation, force and pressure measurements with experimental exercises. Introduction to flow measurements. Venturi meter. Orifice plates. Nozzle and calibrated diaphragms. Rotameter
Introduction to pulmonary mechanics. Fundamentals of respiratory physiology. Mechanical behavior of the lungs. Fundamental quantities of pulmonary mechanics and their measurement: spirometer, pneumotachograph,. Plethysmograph.
Introduction to anesthesia procedure. Anesthesia machines. Pulmonary ventilators. Ventilation models.
Introduction to temperature measurements. Temperature standards and definition, primary thermometers. Gas, liquid-in-glass and metal thermometers, saturated vapor thermometers. Electrical resistance thermometry: concepts, resistance temperature detectors and thermistors, circuits and applications. Thermoelectric temperature measurement: thermocouples, concepts and applications. Fundamentals of radiative temperature measurements and pyrometers. Dynamic characterization of thermometers for clinical applications with experimental activities.
Introduction to acceleration measurements. Acceleration, vibration, and shock measurement. Piezoelectric transducers: concepts, measurement set up and calibration. Experimental characterization of the dynamic behavior of a second-order measuring systems.
Core Documentation
• Notes and presentations from the course.• Francesco Paolo Branca “Fondamenti di Ingegneria Clinica - vol. 1”, Springer-Verlag Italia, 2000
• Francesco Paolo Branca "Misure Meccaniche" E.S.A. Editrice.
• J.G. Webster "Medical instrumentation: application and design", ed. Wiley and Sons, 2009
• Rinaldo Vallascas "Fondamenti di Misure Meccaniche e Termiche. Grandezze statiche e sistemi" Hoepli 2008.
• Rinaldo Vallascas e Federico Patané "Misure Meccaniche e Termiche. Grandezze tempo-varianti" Hoepli 2007
• P. Cappa, Sensori e Trasduttori per Misure Meccaniche e Termiche, Voll. I-III, Borgia Editore, 1994
• W. Navidi, Statistics for Engineers and Scientists, 3rd edition, Mc Graw Hill,2010
• Beckwith T.G., Marangoni R.D. & LienhardJ.H, Mechanical Measurements, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2007
• R. S. Figliola, D. E. Beasley, Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements, 6th Edition, Wiley, 2015
Attendance
Class attendance is strongly recommended.Type of evaluation
The written test may concern theory and practical exercises of the topics covered in the classroom. The oral interview may include the discussion of topics addressed in the classroom and in the written test, as well as the resolution of small exercises. teacher profile teaching materials
Pressure measurements: pressure concepts and sensing principles, piezometer, u-tube and bourdon tube manometers, pressure transducers and their calibration. Principles and techniques of blood pressure measurement.
Introduction to velocity measurements. Speedometers. Measurements in moving fluids: pitot tube, fan and hot wire anemometers. Ultrasound systems for velocity measurements: fundamentals of doppler velocimetry.
Refresher on deformation, force and pressure measurements with experimental exercises. Introduction to flow measurements. Venturi meter. Orifice plates. Nozzle and calibrated diaphragms. Rotameter
Introduction to pulmonary mechanics. Fundamentals of respiratory physiology. Mechanical behavior of the lungs. Fundamental quantities of pulmonary mechanics and their measurement: spirometer, pneumotachograph,. Plethysmograph.
Introduction to anesthesia procedure. Anesthesia machines. Pulmonary ventilators. Ventilation models.
Introduction to temperature measurements. Temperature standards and definition, primary thermometers. Gas, liquid-in-glass and metal thermometers, saturated vapor thermometers. Electrical resistance thermometry: concepts, resistance temperature detectors and thermistors, circuits and applications. Thermoelectric temperature measurement: thermocouples, concepts and applications. Fundamentals of radiative temperature measurements and pyrometers. Dynamic characterization of thermometers for clinical applications with experimental activities.
• Notes and presentations from the course.
• Francesco Paolo Branca “Fondamenti di Ingegneria Clinica - vol. 1”, Springer-Verlag Italia, 2000
• Francesco Paolo Branca "Misure Meccaniche" E.S.A. Editrice.
• J.G. Webster "Medical instrumentation: application and design", ed. Wiley and Sons, 2009
• Rinaldo Vallascas "Fondamenti di Misure Meccaniche e Termiche. Grandezze statiche e sistemi" Hoepli 2008.
• Rinaldo Vallascas e Federico Patané "Misure Meccaniche e Termiche. Grandezze tempo-varianti" Hoepli 2007
• P. Cappa, Sensori e Trasduttori per Misure Meccaniche e Termiche, Voll. I-III, Borgia Editore, 1994
• W. Navidi, Statistics for Engineers and Scientists, 3rd edition, Mc Graw Hill,2010
• Beckwith T.G., Marangoni R.D. & LienhardJ.H, Mechanical Measurements, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2007
• R. S. Figliola, D. E. Beasley, Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements, 6th Edition, Wiley, 2015
Programme
Introduction. Elements of applied statistics: refresher on basic statistics and measurement uncertainty evaluation, hypothesis testing.Pressure measurements: pressure concepts and sensing principles, piezometer, u-tube and bourdon tube manometers, pressure transducers and their calibration. Principles and techniques of blood pressure measurement.
Introduction to velocity measurements. Speedometers. Measurements in moving fluids: pitot tube, fan and hot wire anemometers. Ultrasound systems for velocity measurements: fundamentals of doppler velocimetry.
Refresher on deformation, force and pressure measurements with experimental exercises. Introduction to flow measurements. Venturi meter. Orifice plates. Nozzle and calibrated diaphragms. Rotameter
Introduction to pulmonary mechanics. Fundamentals of respiratory physiology. Mechanical behavior of the lungs. Fundamental quantities of pulmonary mechanics and their measurement: spirometer, pneumotachograph,. Plethysmograph.
Introduction to anesthesia procedure. Anesthesia machines. Pulmonary ventilators. Ventilation models.
Introduction to temperature measurements. Temperature standards and definition, primary thermometers. Gas, liquid-in-glass and metal thermometers, saturated vapor thermometers. Electrical resistance thermometry: concepts, resistance temperature detectors and thermistors, circuits and applications. Thermoelectric temperature measurement: thermocouples, concepts and applications. Fundamentals of radiative temperature measurements and pyrometers. Dynamic characterization of thermometers for clinical applications with experimental activities.
Core Documentation
• Notes and presentations from the course.
• Francesco Paolo Branca “Fondamenti di Ingegneria Clinica - vol. 1”, Springer-Verlag Italia, 2000
• Francesco Paolo Branca "Misure Meccaniche" E.S.A. Editrice.
• J.G. Webster "Medical instrumentation: application and design", ed. Wiley and Sons, 2009
• Rinaldo Vallascas "Fondamenti di Misure Meccaniche e Termiche. Grandezze statiche e sistemi" Hoepli 2008.
• Rinaldo Vallascas e Federico Patané "Misure Meccaniche e Termiche. Grandezze tempo-varianti" Hoepli 2007
• P. Cappa, Sensori e Trasduttori per Misure Meccaniche e Termiche, Voll. I-III, Borgia Editore, 1994
• W. Navidi, Statistics for Engineers and Scientists, 3rd edition, Mc Graw Hill,2010
• Beckwith T.G., Marangoni R.D. & LienhardJ.H, Mechanical Measurements, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2007
• R. S. Figliola, D. E. Beasley, Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements, 6th Edition, Wiley, 2015
Attendance
Class attendance is strongly recommended.Type of evaluation
The written test may concern theory and practical exercises of the topics covered in the classroom. The oral interview may include the discussion of topics addressed in the classroom and in the written test, as well as the resolution of small exercises. teacher profile teaching materials
Introduction to velocity measurements. Speedometers. Measurements in moving fluids: pitot tube, fan and hot wire anemometers. Ultrasound systems for velocity measurements: fundamentals of doppler velocimetry.
Refresher on deformation, force and pressure measurements with experimental exercises. Introduction to flow measurements. Venturi meter. Orifice plates. Nozzle and calibrated diaphragms. Rotameter.
Introduction to pulmonary mechanics. Fundamentals of respiratory physiology. Mechanical behavior of the lungs. Fundamental quantities of pulmonary mechanics and their measurement: spirometer, pneumotachograph,. Plethysmograph.
Introduction to anesthesia procedure. Anesthesia machines. Pulmonary ventilators. Ventilation models.
Introduction to temperature measurements. Temperature standards and definition, primary thermometers. Gas, liquid-in-glass and metal thermometers, saturated vapor thermometers. Electrical resistance thermometry: concepts, resistance temperature detectors and thermistors, circuits and applications. Thermoelectric temperature measurement: thermocouples, concepts and applications. Fundamentals of radiative temperature measurements and pyrometers. Dynamic characterization of thermometers for clinical applications with experimental activities.
Introduction to acceleration measurements. Acceleration, vibration, and shock measurement. Piezoelectric transducers: concepts, measurement set up and calibration. Experimental characterization of the dynamic behavior of a second-order measuring systems.
• Francesco Paolo Branca “Fondamenti di Ingegneria Clinica - vol. 1”, Springer-Verlag Italia, 2000
• Francesco Paolo Branca "Misure Meccaniche" E.S.A. Editrice
• J.G. Webster "Medical instrumentation: application and design", ed. Wiley and Sons, 2009
• Rinaldo Vallascas "Fondamenti di Misure Meccaniche e Termiche. Grandezze statiche e sistemi" Hoepli 2008
• Rinaldo Vallascas e Federico Patané "Misure Meccaniche e Termiche. Grandezze tempo-varianti" Hoepli 2007
• P. Cappa, Sensori e Trasduttori per Misure Meccaniche e Termiche, Voll. I-III, Borgia Editore, 1994
• W. Navidi, Statistics for Engineers and Scientists, 3rd edition, Mc Graw Hill, 2010
• Beckwith T.G., Marangoni R.D. & LienhardJ.H, Mechanical Measurements, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2007
• R. S. Figliola, D. E. Beasley, Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements, 6th Edition, Wiley, 2015
Programme
Introduction. Elements of applied statistics: basic statistics refresher, hypothesis testing.Introduction to velocity measurements. Speedometers. Measurements in moving fluids: pitot tube, fan and hot wire anemometers. Ultrasound systems for velocity measurements: fundamentals of doppler velocimetry.
Refresher on deformation, force and pressure measurements with experimental exercises. Introduction to flow measurements. Venturi meter. Orifice plates. Nozzle and calibrated diaphragms. Rotameter.
Introduction to pulmonary mechanics. Fundamentals of respiratory physiology. Mechanical behavior of the lungs. Fundamental quantities of pulmonary mechanics and their measurement: spirometer, pneumotachograph,. Plethysmograph.
Introduction to anesthesia procedure. Anesthesia machines. Pulmonary ventilators. Ventilation models.
Introduction to temperature measurements. Temperature standards and definition, primary thermometers. Gas, liquid-in-glass and metal thermometers, saturated vapor thermometers. Electrical resistance thermometry: concepts, resistance temperature detectors and thermistors, circuits and applications. Thermoelectric temperature measurement: thermocouples, concepts and applications. Fundamentals of radiative temperature measurements and pyrometers. Dynamic characterization of thermometers for clinical applications with experimental activities.
Introduction to acceleration measurements. Acceleration, vibration, and shock measurement. Piezoelectric transducers: concepts, measurement set up and calibration. Experimental characterization of the dynamic behavior of a second-order measuring systems.
Core Documentation
• Notes and presentations from the course• Francesco Paolo Branca “Fondamenti di Ingegneria Clinica - vol. 1”, Springer-Verlag Italia, 2000
• Francesco Paolo Branca "Misure Meccaniche" E.S.A. Editrice
• J.G. Webster "Medical instrumentation: application and design", ed. Wiley and Sons, 2009
• Rinaldo Vallascas "Fondamenti di Misure Meccaniche e Termiche. Grandezze statiche e sistemi" Hoepli 2008
• Rinaldo Vallascas e Federico Patané "Misure Meccaniche e Termiche. Grandezze tempo-varianti" Hoepli 2007
• P. Cappa, Sensori e Trasduttori per Misure Meccaniche e Termiche, Voll. I-III, Borgia Editore, 1994
• W. Navidi, Statistics for Engineers and Scientists, 3rd edition, Mc Graw Hill, 2010
• Beckwith T.G., Marangoni R.D. & LienhardJ.H, Mechanical Measurements, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2007
• R. S. Figliola, D. E. Beasley, Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements, 6th Edition, Wiley, 2015
Reference Bibliography
Any reference bibliography will be indicated during class lecturesAttendance
Class attendance is strongly recommended.Type of evaluation
The written test may concern theory and practical exercises of the topics covered in the classroom. The oral interview may include the discussion of topics addressed in the classroom and in the written test, as well as the resolution of small exercises. teacher profile teaching materials
Introduction to velocity measurements. Speedometers. Measurements in moving fluids: pitot tube, fan and hot wire anemometers. Ultrasound systems for velocity measurements: fundamentals of doppler velocimetry.
Refresher on deformation, force and pressure measurements with experimental exercises. Introduction to flow measurements. Venturi meter. Orifice plates. Nozzle and calibrated diaphragms. Rotameter
Introduction to pulmonary mechanics. Fundamentals of respiratory physiology. Mechanical behavior of the lungs. Fundamental quantities of pulmonary mechanics and their measurement: spirometer, pneumotachograph,. Plethysmograph.
Introduction to anesthesia procedure. Anesthesia machines. Pulmonary ventilators. Ventilation models.
Introduction to temperature measurements. Temperature standards and definition, primary thermometers. Gas, liquid-in-glass and metal thermometers, saturated vapor thermometers. Electrical resistance thermometry: concepts, resistance temperature detectors and thermistors, circuits and applications. Thermoelectric temperature measurement: thermocouples, concepts and applications. Fundamentals of radiative temperature measurements and pyrometers. Dynamic characterization of thermometers for clinical applications with experimental activities.
Introduction to acceleration measurements. Acceleration, vibration, and shock measurement. Piezoelectric transducers: concepts, measurement set up and calibration. Experimental characterization of the dynamic behavior of a second-order measuring systems.
• Francesco Paolo Branca “Fondamenti di Ingegneria Clinica - vol. 1”, Springer-Verlag Italia, 2000
• Francesco Paolo Branca "Misure Meccaniche" E.S.A. Editrice.
• J.G. Webster "Medical instrumentation: application and design", ed. Wiley and Sons, 2009
• Rinaldo Vallascas "Fondamenti di Misure Meccaniche e Termiche. Grandezze statiche e sistemi" Hoepli 2008.
• Rinaldo Vallascas e Federico Patané "Misure Meccaniche e Termiche. Grandezze tempo-varianti" Hoepli 2007
• P. Cappa, Sensori e Trasduttori per Misure Meccaniche e Termiche, Voll. I-III, Borgia Editore, 1994
• W. Navidi, Statistics for Engineers and Scientists, 3rd edition, Mc Graw Hill,2010
• Beckwith T.G., Marangoni R.D. & LienhardJ.H, Mechanical Measurements, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2007
• R. S. Figliola, D. E. Beasley, Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements, 6th Edition, Wiley, 2015
Programme
Introduction. Elements of applied statistics: basic statistics refresher, hypothesis testing.Introduction to velocity measurements. Speedometers. Measurements in moving fluids: pitot tube, fan and hot wire anemometers. Ultrasound systems for velocity measurements: fundamentals of doppler velocimetry.
Refresher on deformation, force and pressure measurements with experimental exercises. Introduction to flow measurements. Venturi meter. Orifice plates. Nozzle and calibrated diaphragms. Rotameter
Introduction to pulmonary mechanics. Fundamentals of respiratory physiology. Mechanical behavior of the lungs. Fundamental quantities of pulmonary mechanics and their measurement: spirometer, pneumotachograph,. Plethysmograph.
Introduction to anesthesia procedure. Anesthesia machines. Pulmonary ventilators. Ventilation models.
Introduction to temperature measurements. Temperature standards and definition, primary thermometers. Gas, liquid-in-glass and metal thermometers, saturated vapor thermometers. Electrical resistance thermometry: concepts, resistance temperature detectors and thermistors, circuits and applications. Thermoelectric temperature measurement: thermocouples, concepts and applications. Fundamentals of radiative temperature measurements and pyrometers. Dynamic characterization of thermometers for clinical applications with experimental activities.
Introduction to acceleration measurements. Acceleration, vibration, and shock measurement. Piezoelectric transducers: concepts, measurement set up and calibration. Experimental characterization of the dynamic behavior of a second-order measuring systems.
Core Documentation
• Notes and presentations from the course.• Francesco Paolo Branca “Fondamenti di Ingegneria Clinica - vol. 1”, Springer-Verlag Italia, 2000
• Francesco Paolo Branca "Misure Meccaniche" E.S.A. Editrice.
• J.G. Webster "Medical instrumentation: application and design", ed. Wiley and Sons, 2009
• Rinaldo Vallascas "Fondamenti di Misure Meccaniche e Termiche. Grandezze statiche e sistemi" Hoepli 2008.
• Rinaldo Vallascas e Federico Patané "Misure Meccaniche e Termiche. Grandezze tempo-varianti" Hoepli 2007
• P. Cappa, Sensori e Trasduttori per Misure Meccaniche e Termiche, Voll. I-III, Borgia Editore, 1994
• W. Navidi, Statistics for Engineers and Scientists, 3rd edition, Mc Graw Hill,2010
• Beckwith T.G., Marangoni R.D. & LienhardJ.H, Mechanical Measurements, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2007
• R. S. Figliola, D. E. Beasley, Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements, 6th Edition, Wiley, 2015
Attendance
Class attendance is strongly recommended.Type of evaluation
The written test may concern theory and practical exercises of the topics covered in the classroom. The oral interview may include the discussion of topics addressed in the classroom and in the written test, as well as the resolution of small exercises. teacher profile teaching materials
Pressure measurements: pressure concepts and sensing principles, piezometer, u-tube and bourdon tube manometers, pressure transducers and their calibration. Principles and techniques of blood pressure measurement.
Introduction to velocity measurements. Speedometers. Measurements in moving fluids: pitot tube, fan and hot wire anemometers. Ultrasound systems for velocity measurements: fundamentals of doppler velocimetry.
Refresher on deformation, force and pressure measurements with experimental exercises. Introduction to flow measurements. Venturi meter. Orifice plates. Nozzle and calibrated diaphragms. Rotameter
Introduction to pulmonary mechanics. Fundamentals of respiratory physiology. Mechanical behavior of the lungs. Fundamental quantities of pulmonary mechanics and their measurement: spirometer, pneumotachograph,. Plethysmograph.
Introduction to anesthesia procedure. Anesthesia machines. Pulmonary ventilators. Ventilation models.
Introduction to temperature measurements. Temperature standards and definition, primary thermometers. Gas, liquid-in-glass and metal thermometers, saturated vapor thermometers. Electrical resistance thermometry: concepts, resistance temperature detectors and thermistors, circuits and applications. Thermoelectric temperature measurement: thermocouples, concepts and applications. Fundamentals of radiative temperature measurements and pyrometers. Dynamic characterization of thermometers for clinical applications with experimental activities.
• Notes and presentations from the course.
• Francesco Paolo Branca “Fondamenti di Ingegneria Clinica - vol. 1”, Springer-Verlag Italia, 2000
• Francesco Paolo Branca "Misure Meccaniche" E.S.A. Editrice.
• J.G. Webster "Medical instrumentation: application and design", ed. Wiley and Sons, 2009
• Rinaldo Vallascas "Fondamenti di Misure Meccaniche e Termiche. Grandezze statiche e sistemi" Hoepli 2008.
• Rinaldo Vallascas e Federico Patané "Misure Meccaniche e Termiche. Grandezze tempo-varianti" Hoepli 2007
• P. Cappa, Sensori e Trasduttori per Misure Meccaniche e Termiche, Voll. I-III, Borgia Editore, 1994
• W. Navidi, Statistics for Engineers and Scientists, 3rd edition, Mc Graw Hill,2010
• Beckwith T.G., Marangoni R.D. & LienhardJ.H, Mechanical Measurements, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2007
• R. S. Figliola, D. E. Beasley, Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements, 6th Edition, Wiley, 2015
Programme
Introduction. Elements of applied statistics: refresher on basic statistics and measurement uncertainty evaluation, hypothesis testing.Pressure measurements: pressure concepts and sensing principles, piezometer, u-tube and bourdon tube manometers, pressure transducers and their calibration. Principles and techniques of blood pressure measurement.
Introduction to velocity measurements. Speedometers. Measurements in moving fluids: pitot tube, fan and hot wire anemometers. Ultrasound systems for velocity measurements: fundamentals of doppler velocimetry.
Refresher on deformation, force and pressure measurements with experimental exercises. Introduction to flow measurements. Venturi meter. Orifice plates. Nozzle and calibrated diaphragms. Rotameter
Introduction to pulmonary mechanics. Fundamentals of respiratory physiology. Mechanical behavior of the lungs. Fundamental quantities of pulmonary mechanics and their measurement: spirometer, pneumotachograph,. Plethysmograph.
Introduction to anesthesia procedure. Anesthesia machines. Pulmonary ventilators. Ventilation models.
Introduction to temperature measurements. Temperature standards and definition, primary thermometers. Gas, liquid-in-glass and metal thermometers, saturated vapor thermometers. Electrical resistance thermometry: concepts, resistance temperature detectors and thermistors, circuits and applications. Thermoelectric temperature measurement: thermocouples, concepts and applications. Fundamentals of radiative temperature measurements and pyrometers. Dynamic characterization of thermometers for clinical applications with experimental activities.
Core Documentation
• Notes and presentations from the course.
• Francesco Paolo Branca “Fondamenti di Ingegneria Clinica - vol. 1”, Springer-Verlag Italia, 2000
• Francesco Paolo Branca "Misure Meccaniche" E.S.A. Editrice.
• J.G. Webster "Medical instrumentation: application and design", ed. Wiley and Sons, 2009
• Rinaldo Vallascas "Fondamenti di Misure Meccaniche e Termiche. Grandezze statiche e sistemi" Hoepli 2008.
• Rinaldo Vallascas e Federico Patané "Misure Meccaniche e Termiche. Grandezze tempo-varianti" Hoepli 2007
• P. Cappa, Sensori e Trasduttori per Misure Meccaniche e Termiche, Voll. I-III, Borgia Editore, 1994
• W. Navidi, Statistics for Engineers and Scientists, 3rd edition, Mc Graw Hill,2010
• Beckwith T.G., Marangoni R.D. & LienhardJ.H, Mechanical Measurements, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2007
• R. S. Figliola, D. E. Beasley, Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements, 6th Edition, Wiley, 2015
Attendance
Class attendance is strongly recommended.Type of evaluation
The written test may concern theory and practical exercises of the topics covered in the classroom. The oral interview may include the discussion of topics addressed in the classroom and in the written test, as well as the resolution of small exercises. teacher profile teaching materials
Introduction to velocity measurements. Speedometers. Measurements in moving fluids: pitot tube, fan and hot wire anemometers. Ultrasound systems for velocity measurements: fundamentals of doppler velocimetry.
Refresher on deformation, force and pressure measurements with experimental exercises. Introduction to flow measurements. Venturi meter. Orifice plates. Nozzle and calibrated diaphragms. Rotameter.
Introduction to pulmonary mechanics. Fundamentals of respiratory physiology. Mechanical behavior of the lungs. Fundamental quantities of pulmonary mechanics and their measurement: spirometer, pneumotachograph,. Plethysmograph.
Introduction to anesthesia procedure. Anesthesia machines. Pulmonary ventilators. Ventilation models.
Introduction to temperature measurements. Temperature standards and definition, primary thermometers. Gas, liquid-in-glass and metal thermometers, saturated vapor thermometers. Electrical resistance thermometry: concepts, resistance temperature detectors and thermistors, circuits and applications. Thermoelectric temperature measurement: thermocouples, concepts and applications. Fundamentals of radiative temperature measurements and pyrometers. Dynamic characterization of thermometers for clinical applications with experimental activities.
Introduction to acceleration measurements. Acceleration, vibration, and shock measurement. Piezoelectric transducers: concepts, measurement set up and calibration. Experimental characterization of the dynamic behavior of a second-order measuring systems.
• Francesco Paolo Branca “Fondamenti di Ingegneria Clinica - vol. 1”, Springer-Verlag Italia, 2000
• Francesco Paolo Branca "Misure Meccaniche" E.S.A. Editrice
• J.G. Webster "Medical instrumentation: application and design", ed. Wiley and Sons, 2009
• Rinaldo Vallascas "Fondamenti di Misure Meccaniche e Termiche. Grandezze statiche e sistemi" Hoepli 2008
• Rinaldo Vallascas e Federico Patané "Misure Meccaniche e Termiche. Grandezze tempo-varianti" Hoepli 2007
• P. Cappa, Sensori e Trasduttori per Misure Meccaniche e Termiche, Voll. I-III, Borgia Editore, 1994
• W. Navidi, Statistics for Engineers and Scientists, 3rd edition, Mc Graw Hill, 2010
• Beckwith T.G., Marangoni R.D. & LienhardJ.H, Mechanical Measurements, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2007
• R. S. Figliola, D. E. Beasley, Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements, 6th Edition, Wiley, 2015
Programme
Introduction. Elements of applied statistics: basic statistics refresher, hypothesis testing.Introduction to velocity measurements. Speedometers. Measurements in moving fluids: pitot tube, fan and hot wire anemometers. Ultrasound systems for velocity measurements: fundamentals of doppler velocimetry.
Refresher on deformation, force and pressure measurements with experimental exercises. Introduction to flow measurements. Venturi meter. Orifice plates. Nozzle and calibrated diaphragms. Rotameter.
Introduction to pulmonary mechanics. Fundamentals of respiratory physiology. Mechanical behavior of the lungs. Fundamental quantities of pulmonary mechanics and their measurement: spirometer, pneumotachograph,. Plethysmograph.
Introduction to anesthesia procedure. Anesthesia machines. Pulmonary ventilators. Ventilation models.
Introduction to temperature measurements. Temperature standards and definition, primary thermometers. Gas, liquid-in-glass and metal thermometers, saturated vapor thermometers. Electrical resistance thermometry: concepts, resistance temperature detectors and thermistors, circuits and applications. Thermoelectric temperature measurement: thermocouples, concepts and applications. Fundamentals of radiative temperature measurements and pyrometers. Dynamic characterization of thermometers for clinical applications with experimental activities.
Introduction to acceleration measurements. Acceleration, vibration, and shock measurement. Piezoelectric transducers: concepts, measurement set up and calibration. Experimental characterization of the dynamic behavior of a second-order measuring systems.
Core Documentation
• Notes and presentations from the course• Francesco Paolo Branca “Fondamenti di Ingegneria Clinica - vol. 1”, Springer-Verlag Italia, 2000
• Francesco Paolo Branca "Misure Meccaniche" E.S.A. Editrice
• J.G. Webster "Medical instrumentation: application and design", ed. Wiley and Sons, 2009
• Rinaldo Vallascas "Fondamenti di Misure Meccaniche e Termiche. Grandezze statiche e sistemi" Hoepli 2008
• Rinaldo Vallascas e Federico Patané "Misure Meccaniche e Termiche. Grandezze tempo-varianti" Hoepli 2007
• P. Cappa, Sensori e Trasduttori per Misure Meccaniche e Termiche, Voll. I-III, Borgia Editore, 1994
• W. Navidi, Statistics for Engineers and Scientists, 3rd edition, Mc Graw Hill, 2010
• Beckwith T.G., Marangoni R.D. & LienhardJ.H, Mechanical Measurements, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2007
• R. S. Figliola, D. E. Beasley, Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements, 6th Edition, Wiley, 2015
Reference Bibliography
Any reference bibliography will be indicated during class lecturesAttendance
Class attendance is strongly recommended.Type of evaluation
The written test may concern theory and practical exercises of the topics covered in the classroom. The oral interview may include the discussion of topics addressed in the classroom and in the written test, as well as the resolution of small exercises.