Module Details

Module Code: ELEC6001
Title: Electrical Installation Theory
Long Title: Electrical Installation Theory
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2021/22 ( September 2021 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5220 - Electrical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module studies electrical power systems to broaden the student's understanding of power in electrical installations. It introduces national and international rules, regulations and standards.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply knowledge of materials, equipment and processes to the design of electrical systems.
LO2 Identify different earthing arrangements. Perform simple earth fault loop impedance calculations
LO3 Select wiring systems and cable management systems.
LO4 Implement standardised methods to determine cable current carrying capacities.
LO5 Comprehend and identify the standardised tests required for completed domestic installations.
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).
891, Electrical Power Systems
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.
No incompatible modules listed
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
Equipment and materials
Consideration of materials as conductors, or insulators, mechanical protection and cable management options. Protection devices and circuit arrangements used in domestic installations. Equipment needed for earthing.
Wiring Systems
Cables for domestic and similar installations. Metallic and non-metallic sheathed cables. Armoured cables. Cable management systems. Enclosure capacity determination. Economic, aesthetic and environmental considerations.
Cable Sizing
Cable current carrying capacity calculations including correction for temperature and grouping factors. Voltage drop calculations. In accordance with IS10101:2020
Earthing
Earthing arrangements found in domestic installations. Basic short-circuit calculations. Simple earth loop impedance calculations.
Rules & Standards and Electrical Testing
Overview of national and international Rules and Standards bodies and their interactions (ISO, IEC, CENELEC, Safe Electric, NSAI, CRU, Building Regulations, Health and Safety Authority, EIRGRID, ESB) Verification and testing of domestic and similar installations to In accordance with IS10101:2020
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,5
Assessment Description
Demonstrate and perform electrical tests on typical domestic installations in compliance with the relevant rules and standards associated with the installation.
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Develop and design common electrical distribution systems for domestic applications.
Assessment Type Open-book Examination % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,4
Assessment Description
Determine appropriate cable required for a series of different installations using IS10101:2020
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
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.

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 Classroom theory + worked examples Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Practicals and lab demonstrations based on electrical assignments Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture notes, resources, preparation for assessment 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 Classroom theory + worked examples Every Week 2.50 2.5
Lab Contact Practicals and lab demonstrations based on electrical assignments Every Week 0.50 0.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture notes, resources, preparation for assessment 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
  • NSAI. (2020), I.S. 10101:2020 National Rules for Electrical Installation, National Standards Authority of Ireland.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Brian Scaddan IEng; MIET,. (2019), Electrical Installation Work, 9th. Routledge, [ISBN: 9780367023362].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any 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