Module Details

Module Code: ELEC6026
Title: Industrial Motor Applications
Long Title: Industrial Motor 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: Installation, protection and control of industrial motors. Parameters that describe different motor applications, e.g. duty cycle, power, speed and torque, ingress protection, starting options, braking options.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe industrial plant specifications and design, build and test suitable control schemes.
LO2 Select industrial plant to match various load applications.
LO3 Summarise starting and braking methods for a variety of common load conditions.
LO4 Select and apply motor protection schemes.
LO5 Produce motor application documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Plant Control Circuitry
Control equipment. IEC symbols and graphical representation. Development of control systems. Common applications. Sequencing, timing, latching and interlocking.
Constructional Features
Common motors. Principles of operation. Characteristics: speed, torque, efficiency. Motor/load matching. Duty cycles. Ingress protection. Induction motor ratings. Types of drives.
Starting and Braking Methods
Starting methods for industrial motors. DOL. Reduced voltage/VSDs/auto trafo/wound rotor/star-delta induction motors. Comparisons of voltage/current/torque. Load characteristics. Braking systems including regenerative braking.
Protection
MCC and switchgear. Forms of seperation. Contactor selection. Breaking capacity. Coordination of protective devices. Single phasing. High inertia starting. Motors types used in hazardous areas. Utilise software to develop protection levels for electrical protective equipment.
Technical Reporting
Reading and creating. User guides. Technical support guides. CAD drawings. Marketing material.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Hardwire various motor power and control circuits.
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 2,3,5
Assessment Description
In-class exam to assess competence in selecting components for motor control equipment.
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Assessment Description
In-class exam to assess competence in selecting components for motor control equipment and designing control circuits.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Design, build and test a motor application to meet particular design scope. Project report to include CAD drawings, design choice justification and user guide for non-technical users, (5-6 pages).
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
Lecture Contact Thoery + worked examples Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Building and testing different motor application circuits. Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review lectures. Problem sets. Research for project. CAD drawings. 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 + worked examples Every Week 1.50 1.5
Lab Contact Building and testing different motor application circuits. Every Week 1.50 1.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review lectures. Problem sets. Research for project. CAD drawings. 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
  • Ned Mohan. (2012), Electric Machines and Drives, A First Course, Wiley, [ISBN: 9781118074817].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Austin Hughes, Bill Drury. (2019), Electric Motors and Drives: Fundamentals, Types and Applications, 4th. Newnes, [ISBN: 9780081026151].
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 4 Mandatory
CR_EELEC_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering 4 Mandatory