Module Details
| Module Code: |
INTR7030 |
| Title: |
Smart Tech for Eng. Services
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Long Title:
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Smart Technologies for Eng. Services
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| NFQ Level: |
Intermediate |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 ) |
| Field of Study: |
5213 - Interdisciplinary Engineering
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| Module Description: |
This module introduces the student to the application of smart technologies and controls enabling the efficient and effective operation of equipment and facilities.
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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 |
Select and specify the components of a control system. |
| LO2 |
Discuss the acquistion, transmission, storage and display of control system data |
| LO3 |
Evaluate control system strategies/performance and associated IT infrastructure.requirements |
| LO4 |
Outline recent developments in smart metering, wireless communications, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), data analytics and intelligent automation |
| LO5 |
Identify the hazards asociated with the various technologies. |
| 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).
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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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Engineering Services/Utilities Management Ssytems
Relationship between Engineering Services/Utilities Management Systems and IT systems. Applications including Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS).
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System Components
The Control Loop: Sensors, Actuators, Controllers, HMIs. Control Hardware: Centralised vs. Distributed, Analog vs. Digital, PLCs. Software: Industrial SCADA Systems, Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS)
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Communication and Reporting Systems
Signal conditioning and transmission, networks (wired and wireless), system integration, cloud-based technology, cybersecurity. Data collection/storage, data analysis and trending. Reporting, real-time dashboards, system optimisation and maintenance.
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Control Strategies
Operating modes, time scheduling, start-up/shut-down/stand-by, alarms, safety strategies.
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Commissioning and Hand-Over
Testing, documentation and training.
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Intelligent Control Systems
Smart metering and smart controllers; application of data analytics and machine learning to engineering services.
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Energy Efficiency
Energy audting. Application to heating, cooling, lighting and motive power
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 60.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 40.00% |
Assessments
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| 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.
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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 |
Formal lecture |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Practical demonstration |
Every Second Week |
1.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Self directed |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
8.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Formal Lecture |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Practical Demonstration |
Every Second Week |
1.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Researching the different systems |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
8.00 |
| 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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Geoff Levermore. (2002), Building Energy Management Systems, 3rd. Taylor & Francis, [ISBN: 0203477340].
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CIBSE. (2009), Guide H Building Control Systems, [ISBN: 9781906846008].
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J.Sinopoli. (2016), Advanced Technology for Smart Buildings, Artech House, [ISBN: 13: 978-1608].
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Shengwei Wang. (2010), Intelligent Buildings & Building Automation, Spon Press, Taylor & Francis, [ISBN: 13:978-0-415-47571-6].
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Mike Malina. (2013), Delivering Sustainable Buildings, John Wiley & Sons Ltd., Oxford, [ISBN: 9781118511022].
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CIBSE. (2012), Energy efficiency in buildings (including corrigendum August 2016), 3rd. [ISBN: 9781906846220].
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CIBSE. (2016), Lighting for the built environment. Control of electric lighting, [ISBN: 9781906846848].
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CIBSE. (2009), Building energy metering, [ISBN: 9781906846114].
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CIBSE. (2018), Cyber security in building services design, [ISBN: 9781912034062].
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