Module Details

Module Code: PHYS7008
Title: Industrial Automation & SCADA
Long Title: Industrial Automation & SCADA
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4411 - Physics
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: To provide an intermediate level module in automation. The module includes some of the more advanced aspects of PLC utilization in industry, the use of SCADA in providing process automation and the use of DeltaV in automated environments.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Analyse the theory of operation of SCADA and its applications.
LO2 Write, compile and debug advanced PLC programs using a number of languages.
LO3 Demonstrate the theory, the operation and uses of commercial automation packages such as DeltaV.
LO4 Write, compile and debug programs to develop mimic and control panels using a commercial SCADA package such as WinnCC and InTouch.
LO5 Write, compile and debug programs to automate processes using DeltaV.
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).
13467 PHYS6006 Intro. Industrial Automation
13469 PHYS7008 Industrial Automation & SCADA
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
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Applications and Theory
Review of a range of commercial packages, InTouch and WinCC, creating a project front panel monitoring and control integrating with PLCs and Sub net control configuring tags, creating graphics screens and animating graphics.
Programmable Logic Controllers applications and theory
Programmable Logic Controllers applications and theory Current development of PLC’s and their applications. Standards that apply to PLC programming and aspects of SCADA and DCS Including IEC 1131 , IEC 61131-3 and ISA S88 Review of a range of PLC’s Programming languages Specific to Siemens S7: Using Function blocks and Data blocks Manipulation of Organisation Blocks Sub Net Control of remote processes through Profibus DP Troubleshooting techniques
Automation of Continuous Processes
System Overview including hardware System hierarchy, concepts and terminology Specific to Emerson DeltaV: Application of DeltaV Engineering Tools Flexlock Navigating Explorer Configuring Areas and Control Modules Discrete and Analog Control Module Operation Function Block structures using Control Studio Importing and Exporting Structures Picture Creation and Animation using DeltaV Operate Configure Use of dynamos and animation of dynamos Configuring Controllers and I/Os Use of Timers counters and logic functions in providing interlock control and safety systems Historical Trending basics
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 2,4,5
Assessment Description
Practical Skills Assessment
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 2,4,5
Assessment Description
Practical Skills Assessment
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 2,4,5
Assessment Description
Laboratory Practical Reports
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,3
Assessment Description
Written Assessment
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,3
Assessment Description
Written Assessment
No End of Module Formal 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 Theory Delivery Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Practical Program Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Further Study / Development of Delivered Theory 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 Practical Program Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Further Study / Development of Delivered Theory Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • David Bailey. (2003), PRACTICAL SCADA FOR INDUSTRY, NEWNES, [ISBN: 13: 978-0-7506-5805-8].
  • Richard Zurawski. (2017), Industrial Communication Technology Handbook, [ISBN: 9781482207330].
  • Robert Radvanovsky, Jacob Brodsky. (2016), Handbook of SCADA/Control Systems Security, [ISBN: 9781466502277].
  • Kunal Chakraborty,? Palash De,? Indranil Roy. (2016), Industrial Applications of Programmable Logic Controllers and Scada, [ISBN: 978-396067024].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Srinivas Medida. (2008), Pocket Guide on Industrial Automation, 1st. IDC Technologies.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SINEN_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Instrument Engineering 5 Mandatory
CR_SPHYS_7 Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics and Instrumentation 5 Mandatory
CR_SINAU_8 Certificate in Advanced Industrial Automation 1 Mandatory