Module Details

Module Code: ELEC7007
Title: Electrotechnology
Long Title: Electrotechnology
NFQ Level: Intermediate
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: An intermediate Course on Electrotechnology aimed at non-Electrical Engineers
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Determine values of Impedance, Resistance and Reactance in parallel circuits.
LO2 Describe how 3-phase supply is generated and connected to the National Grid and the effect of low power factor on the supply system.
LO3 Detail the 3-phase low and medium voltage system and the application of 3-phase supply to single phase and 3-phase loads.
LO4 Detail the principle of operation of 3-phase induction motors and various starting and control circuits.
LO5 Use cable tables to select suitable cables for specified conditions and load.
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
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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.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Parallel Circuits
Analyse basic parallel circuits with resistive, inductive and capacitive components and determine circuit power factor.
Three Phase Alternator
Generation of 3-phase supply, factors effecting generated e.m.f and frequency of supply. Generated voltage level, stepping up voltage to national grid levels, stepping down voltage from national grid to consumer levels, etc. Describe the effect of low power factor on the supply system
Three Phase Systems
Detail the 3-phase low and medium voltage system and the application of 3-phase supply to single phase and 3-phase loads
Three Phase Induction Motors
Detail the principle of operation of 3-phase induction motors and various starting and control circuits
Cable Selection
Use cable tables to select suitable cables for specified conditions and load.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 3
Assessment Description
Mid Semester Exam
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Lab program to support indicative content
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
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 Formal Lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Practical Skills Every Second Week 1.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self Directed Learning Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 8.00
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 Formal Lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Practical Skills Every Second Week 1.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self Directed Learning Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • John Hiley & Keith C. Brown & Edward Hughes & Ian Mackenzie Smith. (2016), Electrical and Electronic Technology, 12th. Pearson ed, [ISBN: 9781292093048].
  • John Bird. (2017), Electrical Circuit Theory and Technology, 6th. Routledge, [ISBN: 9781138673496].
  • C.R. Robertson. (2008), Further Electrical and Electronic Principles, 3rd. Routledge, [ISBN: 9780750687478].
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_EMECH_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering 5 Elective
CR_EMECN_7 Parttime - Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering 5 Elective