Bogdan Dziadak

Mobile-Observation-Point-Selected Aspects in Design and Signal Transmission

We present the mobile observation point (MOP) and a system for monitoring hydrocarbons. This paper describes the technical problems in the development of the monitoring system and the MOP. We pay particular attention to procedures that predict measurement results and issue alerts about oil spills in water. This paper gives a comparison between the transmission performance of a binary stream and the Jabber protocol. Finally, we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the proposed solutions.

Evaluation of the Hardware for a Mobile Measurement Station

This paper presents a specific approach to the design of a mobile measurement station (MMS) that will operate in a harsh environment. This paper also presents a selection process for the hardware of the MMS. The work is based on a quality engineering method called the quality function deployment and on an operations research tool called the analytic hierarchy process. These approaches have not found a widespread application in the design of measurement systems. An important part of this paper is the selection of a controller for the MMS, for which the authors describe two engineering tools for the selection procedure. Most engineering designs can benefit from using these two engineering tools for selecting components.

The quality engineering in designing a mobile measurement station

The paper presents specific approach to the designing of the mobile measurement station using the quality engineering rules. Specific expectations of the market and engineers as well, for such equipment, need to find non standard approach to the design procedures. One of the most important part of this design is the central processing unit selection. Authors describe the selection procedure and final conclusions related to the project.

Quality engineering tools used to design & optimize a mobile measurement station [Instrumentation Notes]

During the design and construction of a distributed measurement system, design engineers face many basic questions. How does one properly choose a structure and actual solutions for the key elements of the system? Which elements are important? How does one guarantee a suitable level of operating quality and reliability? A broad knowledge base and technical experience are necessary to answer these questions. The consumers expectations for the product need to be met. The designers subjectivity should be minimized. In this column, we discuss the use of two tools, the Quality Function Deployment (QFD) method which comes from quality engineering rules and the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) which comes from operations research. Implementing QFD during the design process can focus the attention of the designer on the most important elements of reliability and work quality. The AHP method helps the engineer make complex decisions in designing todays measurement systems that have many extreme optimization problems. Using these methods should decrease the cost of manufacturing and maintenance of measuring systems. We explain these methods and then show how they work in designing a distributed system for a mobile measurement station (MMS).

Inductive sensors for stroke current and field measurements

The article presents the parameters and measurement capabilities of three induction sensors. Two sensors are inductive coils differing in winding configurations and dimensions. The third sensor is Rogowski coil. The results are verified against reference Montena B-dot SGM2G sensor and Pearson current monitor. The results of 8/20us and 4/16us standard shock impulse measurements of up to 10 kA will be presented and discussed.