Module Details

Module Code: PHYS7037
Title: Calibration & Asset Mgmt
Long Title: Calibration & Asset Management
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4411 - Physics
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: The module covers the key aspects and areas of both calibration & metrology and asset management. The learner will be exposed to the technical and regulatory requirements associated with metrological best practice. The study of asset management will provide the necessary principles but will focus upon how it is deployed and utilised in relevance industries.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply key aspects of instrument calibration, measurement uncertainty, and technical & management requirements for compliance.
LO2 Interpret and demonstrate the principles of asset management and identify new techniques that can be utilised in the process industry.
LO3 Use the principles of tests and calibrations as per ISO 17025.
LO4 Schedule and execute whole lifecycle asset investment plan considering CapEx, OPEX & TOTEX.
LO5 Communicate lifecycle analysis outcomes to a wider audience of peers through presentation to a professional scientific standard.
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

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Indicative Content
Instrument Terminology and Performance
Definition of terms. Operating Conditions vs. Performance. Test Procedures: Calibration Cycle, Calibration Curve & Test Procedures.
System Accuracy
Language, Terminology, and Reality. Inaccuracy and Repeatability. Accuracy Real Life Systems. External Effects. Repeatability and Total Error.
Measurement Uncertainty and Calibration
Uncertainty and Error - Classifying Error Sources and Their Uncertainties. Total Uncertainty. JCGM GUM and UKAS M3003. Equipment “habitat” Considerations. Calibrations - As-Found and As-Left Data. Hysteresis.Traceability. Linearity and Damping Adjustments. Automated Calibration Equipment. Calibration Intervals. Calibration and Range Setting. Authorities and Bodies.
Instrument Calibration
As-Found and As-Left Data. Hysteresis. Calibration Traceability. Linearity and Damping Adjustments. Automated Calibration Equipment. Calibration of Common Sensors. Calibration Intervals. Calibration and Range Setting. Authorities and Bodies.
ISO17025: Requirements for Lab. Performing Tests or Calibrations
Management Requirements: Organisation, Management System, Document Control, Non-conformance Controls, Improvements, Preventative & Corrective Actions. Control of Records. Audits. Technical Requirements: Competency, Ambient Controls, Test & Calibration Methods, Equipment, Traceability, QC and Reporting.
Asset Management
Standards for Asset Management, ISO 55000 family. Asset Management Conceptual Model, Acquire, Operate, Maintain & Dispose. Asset Investment. Efficient asset utilisation. Maintenance philosophies: RCM, TPM or Lean Maintenance. Data Analytics. Maintenance strategies: Corrective, Preventive and Predictive. Full Lifecycle Cost Analysis. Reliability Evaluation and Lifetime Evaluation. Maintenance Modelling and Optimisation. Inventory Management and Spares streamlining. Asset Life Extension, Disposal & Renewal.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,3
Assessment Description
Case study analysis based on content delivered by guest lectures from NSAI (National Standards Authority of Ireland) and NML (National Metrology Laboratory)
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Short answer question assessment on topics covered up to that point
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
Assessment Description
Project Proposal Presentation
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 45
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Project Report relating to Instrument Calibration and Whole Lifecycle Asset Investment Proposal.
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 Delivery of course material Every Week 3.00 3
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Coursework guidance and support; Tutorials Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Case Studies, Extra Reading & Study Material 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 Delivery of course material Every Week 2.00 2
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Coursework guidance and support; Tutorials Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Case Studies, Extra Reading & Study Material 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
  • Chris Lloyd and Michael Corcoran. (2019), Asset Management: Transforming asset dependent businesses, 2. [ISBN: 9780727761439].
  • ISO. (2017), ISO/IEC 17025 Testing & Calibration Laboratories, 3.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Lina Bertling Tjernberg. (2018), Infrastructure asset management with power system applications, CRC Press, [ISBN: 9781498708678].
  • Zongzhi Li. (2018), Transportation Asset Management: Methodology and Applications, Taylor & Francis Group, [ISBN: 9781482210538].
  • IAM. (2015), Asset Management - An Anatomy, 3. Institute of Asset Management, UK.
  • Chris Lloyd. (2010), Asset management : whole-life management of physical assets, Thomas Telford, London, [ISBN: 9780727736536].
  • Mike Cable. (2005), Calibration a technician's guide, ISA.
  • Béla G. Lipták. (2003), Process Measurement and Analysis Volume I, CRC Press, [ISBN: 0849310830].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SPRAI_7 Certificate in Process Analytical Instrumentation 1 Mandatory