Module Details

Module Code: MECH8030
Title: Metrology Systems
Long Title: Metrology Systems
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5211 - Mechanical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: The Design and management of measurement systems. Analysis of measurment systems.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Select appropriate measurment methods for a given application
LO2 Design measurement systems to assure part complicance
LO3 Assess capabilities of measurment systems
LO4 Develop methodologies for measurement system management and calibration
Dependencies
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).
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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Co-requisite Modules
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.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Part Specification
Tolerancing methods & standards, Tolerance Stackup, Geometric dimensioning & tolerancing, Surface roughness, Profiles & form: gear, threads
Measurement Instrumentations & Methods
Linear measurement, angular measurement, hole measurement, form measurement,Datumns, Compartator systems: optical, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, CMM, vision systems, attribute gauging systems, NDT, surface roughness, Hardness testing. Measurement fixture design
Measurement Systems Analysis & Management
Metrology definition; background; history,Metrology standards & governance, Measurement system selection, Measurement errors, gauge R&R, calibration, resource management, case studies
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 3
Assessment Description
Gauge R&R
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Assessment/Design of measurement system
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

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 No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact No Description Every Second Week 1.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Nubuo Suga, Peter Rollings (Editor). (2007), Metrology Handbook, Mitutoyo, [ISBN: 9780955613302].
  • N Raghavendra , L Krishnamurthy. (2013), Engineering Metrology and Measurements, OUP, India, p.676, [ISBN: 0198085494].
  • Clifford W. Kennedy, Edward G. Hoffman, Steven D. Bond. (1987), Inspection and gaging, Industrial Press, New York, N.Y., [ISBN: 9780831111496].
  • by J. F. W. Galyer and C. R. Shotbolt. (1980), Metrology for engineers, [ISBN: 9780304306121].
  • Rega Rajendra. (2009), Principles of Engineering Metrology, [ISBN: 9788179928370].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • ASME Y14.5-2009. Dimensioning and Tolerancing 2009, [ISBN: 0791831922].
  • (2010), Measurement Systems Analysis, 4th Ed.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EMECH_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering 7 Elective
CR_EMECE_9 Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering 7 Elective