Module Details
| Module Code: |
PHYS6031 |
| Title: |
Process Instrumentation
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Long Title:
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Process Instrumentation
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2024/25 ( September 2024 ) |
| Field of Study: |
4411 - Physics
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| Module Description: |
This module will discuss knowledge and requirements of instrumentation used in process industries. The module will also cover scientific concepts required to support a comprehensive understanding of instrumentation.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Solve numerical problems associated with the theory of operation of process measurement instruments. |
| LO2 |
Describe and explain the principles of operation and installation of process measurement instruments for specific measurements of fluid level, fluid flow, temperature, position and weight. |
| LO3 |
Calculate dynamic errors indicated in first and second order measurement instrument response plots. |
| LO4 |
Calibrate measurement instruments and report on the indicated errors and required corrective instrument adjustments utilising Industry 4.0 software from CompuCal and the mobile App CompuCal GO. |
| LO5 |
Describe the role of standard operating procedures, validation software, regulatory and supervisory authorities, in the protocols of process industries. |
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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).
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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.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| 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.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Regulation, Validation and Standard Operating Procedures
The role, design and application of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) in industry. Validation and calibration software. The FDA’s role as a regulatory authority in this context and its interaction with Irish industries; European and Irish Food and Medicines regulatory authorities.
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Level Measurement
Tank measurements: level, (%) fill, volume and mass. Direct level measuring systems. Selection, theory, installation and applications of microwave, radar, nucleonic and ultrasonic instruments for level measurement of liquids and granular solids.
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Flow and Density Measurement
Definition of Pressure and Units. Absolute, Atmospheric and Gauge Pressure Volume and mass flow rate; Turbulent flow, streamlined flow and Reynolds number; The Continuity Equation, Bernoulli’s Equation and application to differential pressure devices. Flow characteristics and theory; DP cells applied to flow-metering; electromagnetic, turbine, vane, vortex, ultrasonic and coriolis flow meters; cross correlation meters, mass flow measurement for liquids and gases. Measurement of the density of liquids and gases using flow meters.
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Weighing Systems
Measurement of strain; Use of strain gauges and load cells and their applications in weighing systems; Importance of meeting the requirements of quality control departments and statutory bodies.
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Temperature Measurement
Definition of temperature and units. Thermometric properties of thermometers. Thermal expansion thermometers. Metal resistance thermometers and thermistors. Thermocouples.
Theory, operation and applications of infra-red, total radiation and optical pyrometers; black body calibration and emissivity correction.
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Position Sensors
Linear and rotational position sensors and applications.
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Dynamic Errors and Signal Response
First and second order response of instruments: theory, interpretation of graphs and applications. Origins of errors in instruments.
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Laboratory Programme
A selection of experiments associated with the theory programme involving the installation, operation, calibration and analysis of the measurements and associated errors from process measurement instruments.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| No End of Module Formal 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.
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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 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Laboratory practical Assignments. Includes demonstrations and a sample of CompuCal based calibration certificates. |
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 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Laboratory practical Assignments. Includes demonstrations and a sample of CompuCal based calibration certificates. |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| 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 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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John G. Webster,Halit Eren. (2017), Measurement, Instrumentation, and Sensors Handbook, Second Edition, 2nd. CRC Press, p.1641, [ISBN: 1439848882].
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Bela G Liptak (editor), Krista Venczel (editor). (2016), Instrument and Automation Engineers' Handbook: Measurement and Analysis, 5th. CRC Press, p.3102, [ISBN: 1466559322].
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Anders Andersson. (2017), Measurement Technology for Process Automation, 1st. CRC Press, p.150, [ISBN: 1138035394].
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Walt Boyes. (2010), Instrumentation Reference Book, 4. 45, Butterworth-Heinemann, p.936, [ISBN: 0750683082].
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N. E. Battikha. (2018), The Condensed Handbook of Measurement and Control, 3rd. ISA, p.468, [ISBN: 1556179952].
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Robert N Bateson. (2008), Introduction to Control System Technology, 7. Prentice Hall, p.706, [ISBN: 7111187091].
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Keith R. Cheatle. (2006), Fundamentals of Test Measurement Instrumentation, 1. 14, ISA, p.329, [ISBN: 1556179146].
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| Other Resources |
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Website, CompuCal Homepage,
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Website, International Society of Automation,
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Website, Institute of Measurement and Control,
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