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:
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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
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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
%
Coursework
100.00%
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