Particle Measurement
- Faculty
Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science
- Version
Version 1 of 26.01.2026.
- Module identifier
11B0329
- Module level
Bachelor
- Language of instruction
German
- ECTS credit points and grading
5.0
- Module frequency
winter and summer term
- Duration
1 semester
- Brief description
The importance of particle measurement technology has grown tremendously in recent years, both in industry and in the fields of medicine and environmental protection. The measurement and characterization of particles plays a crucial role, for example, in the analysis of environmental contaminants (fine dust, asbestos, diesel soot, etc.), in oil and hydraulic circuits, in cleanrooms in the semiconductor industry, with powders in the food and pharmaceutical industries, and with biological particles, such as those used in medicine. Key measurement objectives include particle concentration and size distribution. The lecture course "Particle Measurement Technology" covers measurement methods and instruments for particle characterization, as well as evaluation and assessment methods for the measurement results. Due to its interdisciplinary nature, the "Particle Measurement Technology" lecture course is suitable for students from a wide range of disciplines.
- Teaching and learning outcomes
1. Significance, Applications, and Measurement Objectives
2. Equivalence Diameter Depending on Different Measurement Methods
3. Calculation of Measurement Results
4. Presentation, Evaluation, and Interpretation of Measurement Results
- Overall workload
The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").
- Teaching and learning methods
Lecturer based learning Workload hours Type of teaching Media implementation Concretization 60 Lecture - Lecturer independent learning Workload hours Type of teaching Media implementation Concretization 50 Study of literature - 23 Preparation/follow-up for course work - 15 Exam preparation - 2 Creation of examinations -
- Graded examination
- Homework / Assignment or
- Written examination
- Exam duration and scope
Term paper: approx. 20 pages
Exam: see applicable study regulations
- Recommended prior knowledge
Fundamentals electrical engineering, fundamentals measurement and instrumentation, basics of physics especially optics
- Knowledge Broadening
The students have a wide and deep knowledge about the field of particle measurement technology, especiall about the particle size analysis.
- Knowledge deepening
The students are able to interpret the measurement results according to the different measurement technologies.
- Knowledge Understanding
The students get an understanding for the interpretbility of measurement results at the area of particle measurements.
- Application and Transfer
The students are able to select measurement technologies according to the process requirements.
- Academic Innovation
The students get the knowledge from the newest technical - scientific level.
- Communication and Cooperation
The students are able to diskuss the measurement results at the area of particle measurements.
- Academic Self-Conception / Professionalism
The students are learning to act in a scientific and professional way.
- Literature
[1] Hoffmann, Jörg (Hrsg.): Taschenbuch der Meßtechnik. 7. Auflage. München, Wien: Fachbuchverlag Leipzig im Carl Hanser Verlag 2015, ISBN 978-3-446-44271-9, 685 Seiten
[2] Hoffmann, Jörg (Hrsg.): Handbuch der Meßtechnik. 4. Aufl. München, Wien: Carl Hanser Verlag, 2012. ISBN 978-3-446-42736-5, 861 Seiten
[3] Hoffmann, Jörg: Messen nichtelektrischer Größen. Berlin: Springer Verlag, 1996, ISBN 3-540-62231-4 [Titel anhand dieser ISBN in Citavi-Projekt übernehmen] / Düsseldorf: VDI-Verlag, 1996, ISBN 3-18-401562-9, 240 Seiten
[4] Allen, Terence: Particle size measurement. Fourth edition, 806 pages. London: Chapman & Hall 1990, ISBN 0-412-35070-x
[5] Lloyd, P. J.: Particle Size Analysis. Chichester: John Wiley and Sons 1988
[6] Murphy, C.H.: Handbook of Particle Sampling and analysis methods. Weinheim/Deerfield Beach: Verlag Chemie International 1984
[7] Capes, C. E.: Handbook of Powder Technology. Amsterdam / New York: Elsevier Scientific Publishing Comp 1980
[8] Rumpf, H.: Particle Technology. London: Chapman and Hall 1990 [9] Müller, R.H.; Schuhmann, R.: Teilchengrößenmessung in der Laborpraxis. Stuttgart: Wissenschaftliche Verlagsgesellschaft 1996, ISBN 3-8047-1490-0
- Applicability in study programs
- Electrical Engineering in Practical Networks (dual)
- Electrical Engineering in Practical Networks (dual) B.Sc. (01.03.2026)
- Electrical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)
- Person responsible for the module
- Hoffmann, Jörg
- Teachers
- Hoffmann, Jörg