Module Details

Module Code: ELEC6034
Title: Electrical Applications
Long Title: Electrical Applications
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2020/21 ( September 2020 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5220 - Electrical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module introduces the student to electrical power circuits. It also develops an understanding of closed loop control and how switches, sensors and actuators can be used with a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Safely construct and test electrical power circuits that comply with ETCI and IEC standards.
LO2 Describe the concept of closed loop control and the role of sensors, actuators and controllers.
LO3 Describe the architecture of a PLC.
LO4 Develop a solution to an automation problem specified by a client.
LO5 Write a report, in accordance with accepted engineering professional standards.
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
Electrical Power Circuit Design, Build and Test
Concepts used in power circuit design incorporating protection devices. Methods for safe measurement and fault finding.
Closed loop control concepts
User interface, controller, common industrial sensors and actuators. Putting it all together.
PLC Architecture
Introduction to the architecture, functionality, scan cycle, connections.
PLC Programming
Basic instruction set including normally-open contacts, normally-closed contacts, latching, set/reset, timer, counter. Monitor and debug.
Report Writing
Correct use of passive voice, spelling and grammar, units, figures and diagrams, tables.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Assemble and test electrical power circuits, to be completed by Week 6.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
Connect switches, sensors and actuators to a PLC and develop the logic to solve an automation problem
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
A peer-reviewed report (maximum 2000 words) on the completed project. The report will document the proposed solution, hardware used, associated program, test methodology and discussion of results.
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.

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
Lab Contact Assessment of practical competency through laboratory and workshop based assignments with report. Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture notes and recommended material to develop a solution for the project and preparation of the report. Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
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
Lab Contact Assessment of practical competency through laboratory and workshop based assignments with report. Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture notes and recommended material to develop a solution for the project and preparation of the report. 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
  • William Bolton. (2018), Mechatronics: Electronic Control Systems in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, 7th. Pearson, [ISBN: 978-013240763].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Brian Scaddan. (2018), Electrical Installation Work, 9th. Routledge, [ISBN: 978-036702336].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EEPSY_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical Engineering 2 Mandatory
CR_EELEC_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering 2 Mandatory