Module Details
| Module Code: |
ELEC7028 |
| Title: |
Industrial Electrical Systems
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Long Title:
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Industrial Electrical Systems
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| NFQ Level: |
Intermediate |
| Valid From: |
Semester 2 - 2021/22 ( January 2022 ) |
| Field of Study: |
5220 - Electrical Engineering
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| Module Description: |
This module is designed to provide the principles of industrial electrical systems to process automation and instrumentation students. It is aimed to furnish learners with a knowledge range of electrical applications commonly utilised in industry and how they may interface with them. These include but not limited to, generation, distribution, single & three phase power, testing & inspection, electrical installation safety, motor control, cathodic protection, etc.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Interpret and apply your judgement on commonly deployed electrical systems and how they interface with PLCs. For example, Stepper Motors, Induction Motors, Control Relays, Transformers & Rectifiers, etc. |
| LO2 |
Demonstrate the principles of cathodic protection and how it is utilised in the field. |
| LO3 |
Interpret the basic principles of electrical systems commonly deployed in industry and how they interface with control and instrumentation assets. |
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Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Single Phase Power
Circuit and personal protection: fuses, MCBs, RCDs & RCBOs. Circuit resistance, capacitive & inductive reactance, impedance. Sizing of conductors. Power factor correction.
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Three-Phase Power
Power relationships. Three-phase loads: star & delta. Generation: star & delta, high/low speed, voltage regulation. Distribution.
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Transformers
Principles of transformers: common types and application. Power rating and efficiency. Single and multi-tap units. Three-phase combinations.
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Electrical Machines
Motor principles. Classification of electrical motors. Motor mechanical characteristics. Types of DC motors. Stepper motors. Single and polyphase AC motors: induction, Synchronous & WRIM. Applications of different motors.
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Motor Control Circuits
DOL. Relays and contactors. VSDs. Overcurrent protection, HBC fuses, MCBs. Control panel, symbology, circuit diagrams including sequencing, latching & interlocks, and panel wiring & mounting.
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Electrical Installation Safety
Sources, temperature, characteristics, and concentration of ignition. Hazardous locations classifications. Equipment classification. Methods of protection (Ex e, d, i, etc). Ingress of protection. Required competency.
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Generation
Principles of generation; traditional fossil fuel, CCGTs, CHPs, nuclear (fission & fusion), geothermal, wind, hydro-electric. Ireland’s present and future strategy.
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Power Distribution
HV/MV transmission. National distribution & interconnectors. Parallel systems. Radial, ring, and network systems. Utilisation of transformers. Common substation layout and key components. Distribution with commercial buildings.
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Cathodic Protection
Fundamentals of corrosion; natural & stray. Corrosion control; coatings, galvanic, ICCP, isolation & interference. Potential measurements; instrumentation, reference electrodes, structure-to-earth potential surveys & monitoring systems.
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Regulations and Inspections
Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007. IS 10101. Visual, inspection & testing and time periods, reporting & repairs, and competence. Earthing.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Theory Delivery |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Laboratory Practicals |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Case Studies, Extra Reading & Study Material |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Theory Delivery |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Laboratory Practicals |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Case Studies, Extra Reading & Study Material |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Massimo Ceraolo and Davide Poli. (2014), Fundamentals of Electric Power Engineering, 1. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, [ISBN: 9781118868690].
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Colin Bayliss and Brian Hardy. (2011), Transmission and Distribution Electrical Engineering, 4. Elsevier Science & Technology, [ISBN: 9780080969138].
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NSAI. (2020), IS 10101: 2020 - National Rules for Electrical Installations.
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IET. (2018), Requirements for Electrical Installations, IET Wiring Regulations, Eighteenth Edition, BS 7671:2018, 18.
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Stephen W. Fardo, Dale R. Patrick. (2008), Electrical Power Systems Technology, 3rd. Fairmont Press, [ISBN: 9781439800270].
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Wai-Kai Chen. (2004), The Electrical Engineering Handbook, 1. Elsevier Science & Technology, [ISBN: 9780121709600].
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J. Harrison. (1996), The Essence of Electric Power Systems, 1st. 7, Prentice Hall, UK, p.116, [ISBN: 0-13-397514-2].
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