Training Engineers on Complex Transducers Systems 1 Dr. MARIOS HATZIPROKOPIOU Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering Technical and Educational Institute of Patras (TEI Patras) 1 Megalou Alexandrou, Koukouli, GR 263 34, Patras, GREECE Dr. GEORGE MPOURDOPOULOS LECTURER at the Department of Electrical Engineering Technical and Educational Institute of Patras (TEI Patras) 1 Megalou Alexandrou, Koukouli, GR 263 34, Patras, GREECE EYSTRATIOS HATZIPROKOPIOU Laboratory Lecturer Technical and Educational Institute of Patras (TEI Patras) 1 Megalou Alexandrou, Koukouli, GR 263 34, Patras, GREECE Dr. PERTROS G. KOUTSOUKOS Professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering University of Patras University Campus, GR26500, Patras, GREECE DIMITRA KANELLOPOULOU Research Assistant at the Department of Chemical Engineering University of Patras University Campus, GR26500, Patras, GREECE Abstract: This paper presents techniques and procedures for teaching engineer students to design, construct and control complex systems involving parameters as temperature, pH, dissolved Oxygen, optical density and conductivity of a simulated body fluid form (SBF), which is a widely accepted as a simulation of blood serum. We used laboratory prototypes and developed an e-learning program using Keithley Company’s “Test Point” (versatile software authoring tool available). Training in such complex environments was the object of the laboratory part of the course “Sensors and Technology”. A prototype was constructed to control a cryogenic form to provide a realistic feel of the application. This prototype could possibly be installed in ambulances or other transportation means to achieve hypothermia in human body while transporting critically injured patients to the emergency room. Hypothermia prolongs the transport time of injured patient to the hospital and prevents irreparable damage which often happens upon delays of proper care delivery. Key Words: Hypothermia, Cryogenic, Sensors, Computer Aided Learning, E-Learning 1 This work was supported by the Archimedes EPEAΕK Program 5th WSEAS / IASME International Conference on ENGINEERING EDUCATION (EE'08), Heraklion, Greece, July 22-24, 2008 ISBN: 978-960-6766-86-2 186 ISSN: 1790-2769