Module Details

Module Code: ELEC6017
Title: Electrical Planning
Long Title: Electrical Installation Planning
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: The aim of the Electrical Planning module is to familiarise the learner with the necessary design and procedure techniques used in the electrical consulting and contracting industry.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Interpret safety regulations & standards and behave in a safe manner during a site visit to an electrical working environment.
LO2 Develop a general and emergency lighting design scheme using manufacturers data-sheets and selecting the appropriate luminaires. Simulate a design solution using industry standard software.
LO3 Examine fire standards, various classifications and the selection of appropriate fire-detection and life-safety-systems appropriate to various electrical services installations.
LO4 Define the roles and responsibilities of various engineering and non-engineering disciplines on a multi-services installation project.
LO5 Appraise the design and selection of electrical distribution equipment, interrupted power backup, cabling, metering, data and voice network infrastructure.
LO6 Complete the Engineering Design Report in accordance to with accepted Professional Engineering 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).
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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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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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Indicative Content
Lighting
Principles of lighting design. Methods of calculating illuminance levels. Calculating average illuminance levels using industry standard software simulation.
Fire Alarms
Design of Fire Alarm systems, principles of operation. Types of detectors and areas of operation for the protection of (i) life and (ii) property.
Emergency Lighting
Design of systems-maintained and non-maintained. Standby, sustained luminaires. Centralised and non-centralised systems. Slave and non slave luminaires. Emergency lighting calculations.
Distribution/Metering
Different types of tariff structure. Utility company requirements regarding metering. Low voltage (LV) and medium voltage (MV) distribution and switchgear design. LV regulation requirements. Cable calculation sizing. Transformer sizing, short circuit and fault level calculations. Power factor requirements and equipment for the different tariff structures.
UPS Equipment
No-break equipment, static and rotary applications of both types. Frequency conversion and different methods of achieving it. Choice of converter and sizing.
Electrical Contracting
Bill of Quantities. Form of Tender. Specifications. Preparation and submission of tenders. The roles of the architect, consulting engineers, technician, contractors, safety officer and fire engineering consultant.
Network Analysis
Preparation of a Gantt chart using appropriate software tools to illustrate the critical path for the projected electrical works.
Data and Voice Network Infrastructure
Data and voice network infrastructure. Horizontal and backbone cables, LAN, WAN, cable management incl. dado, basket and underfloor distribution.
Standby Generators
Sizing and duty. Room and fuel facility. Peak lopping, use with other technologies, e.g. hydro, wind, and combined heat and power (CHP).
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,5
Assessment Description
Assessment of lecture material covered (including Health & Safety in the workplace) during weeks 1 to 6.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5,6
Assessment Description
An individual (20 page) written engineering design report covering a variety of small-scale electrical services into commercial / industrial installations.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat the module
The assessment of this module is inextricably linked to the delivery. The student must reattend the module in its entirety in order to be reassessed.

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 Electrical planning theory, systems and applications. Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Computer demonstration and simulation Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Further study of class notes and recommended resources 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 Electrical planning theory, systems and applications. Every Week 1.50 1.5
Lab Contact Computer demonstration and simulation Every Week 1.50 1.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Further study of class notes and recommended resources 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
  • Trevor Linsley. (2019), Advanced Electrical Installation Work, 9th. Taylor & Francis, UK, [ISBN: 9780367359751].
  • NSAI. (2020), National Rules for Electrical Installation: I.S. 10101:2020, (5th Edition). NSAI, Ireland.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • CIBSE. (2004), Electricity in Buildings, Guide K. CIBSE, UK, [ISBN: 9781903287262].
  • Brian Scaddan. (2019), Electrical Installation Work, 9th. Routledge, UK, [ISBN: 9780367023348].
  • Geoffrey Stokes. (2003), Handbook of Electrical Installation Practice, 4th. Blackwell Science, UK, [ISBN: 0-632-06002-6].
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 3 Mandatory
CR_EELEC_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering 3 Mandatory