Module Details

Module Code: MECH8017
Title: Process Plant Equipment
Long Title: Process Plant Equipment
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: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: This module has been developed to demonstrate the characteristics of a) fluid handling systems b) solids handling systems c) materials selection for process plant applications d) heat exchangers & filters e) pressure vessel design.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Recommend systems for handling of materials in process plant applications
LO2 Identify and justify appropriate materials for use in specific operation environments
LO3 Determine the influence process equipment has on the physical properties of the materials
LO4 Interpret pressure vessel designations and designs
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.
No incompatible modules listed
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
Fluid systems
Properties of gas, liquid and slurries. Flamability and flash point. Bulk storage.
Solids systems.
Physical properties of solids. Conveyors. Bulk Storage.
Materials Selection
Materials types & properties, criteria for material selection, operation environments & their effects on materials
Heat Exchangers
System Design, operating characteristics, costs, Shell and tube. Plate heat exchangers.
Filters
Filter types & materials, filter replacement, filter equipment
Pressure Vessels
Codes, design calculations.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Materials in Process plant applications
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
short answer questions
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 Class based instruction Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self directed learning 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 Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Norman Lieberman (Author), Elizabeth Lieberman. (2014), A Working Guide to Process Equipment, 4th. McGraw-Hill Education, p.624, [ISBN: 0071828060].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • ASME VIII. Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code.
  • Norman Lieberman. (2011), Process Equipment Malfunctions: Techniques to Identify and Correct Plant Problems, 1st. McGraw-Hill Education, p.560, [ISBN: 0071770208].
  • S. Mansfield. (1993), Engineering Design for Process Facilities.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EPPTE_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Process Plant Technology 2 Mandatory
CR_EMESY_8 Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Systems 2 Mandatory
CR_EPPSY_8 Certificate in Process Plant Systems 2 Mandatory