Module Details

Module Code: MARI6018
Title: Marine Power Systems
Long Title: Marine Power Systems
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2009/10 ( September 2009 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5220 - Electrical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module provides the student with an understanding of the broad range of principles and practices used in the distribution of electrical power on land and in a marine enviroment.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Perform calculations involving Power in electrical circuits.
LO2 Describe the construction and principle of operation of Power protection equipment.
LO3 Demonstrate a familarity with relevent Rules, Standards, Codes of Practice, Factory and Safety Acts.
LO4 Apply knowledge of materials, equipment and processes to the design of electrical systems
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
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
Common materials
Consideration of materials as conductors, insulators, mechanical protection and cable management. Applications in cables, wiring systems, accessories, appliances, switchgear. IP classification system. CENELEC cable code.
Wiring systems
Cables for domestic and similar installations. Metalic and non-metalic sheathed cables. Armoured cables. Conduit and trunking systems. Cable management systems. Specialised cables, MICC, FP, LSOH. Enclosure capacity determination. Economic, asthetic and environmental considerations.
Distribution practice
MV radial, ring and parallel systems. Switching, earthing and protection. LV distribution networks. Switchboards. Conditional manoeuvres. Interlocks. Distribution board
Switchgear and Protection Systems.
MV circuit breakers. Air, vacuum, SF6. LV ACBs and MCCBs. Fixed/withdrawable. Ratings. Make, break and withstand capacities. Characteristics. Cut-off. Fault limitation. Coordination, discrimination/cascading.
Cables and Installation Practice.
MV power cables. PILC, xlpe. LV cables/bus-bar systems. Environmental conditions. PFC withstand calculations. Cable management systems. Enhanced performance. Voltage drop.
Distribution
Earthed and insulated systems, earth leakage protection, indication and location, protective systems for power distribution, preference tripping, selection of cables for marine applications, bus-bar systems, shore connection, circuit breakers, MCB, fuses, control, electric shock, insulation resistance and circuit testing, use of test instruments. Hazardous zones and categories of protection.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Workshop Based Problems
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Material covered week 1 to 6
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final 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 Lecture Material Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Industrial based Examples Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self directed learning Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Simens/Gunter S. Seip (Ed.). (2000), Electrical Installation Handbook, 3rd. Willey, [ISBN: 0.471.49435.6].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Inspec/IET; Unbnd edition. (2006), Code of Practice for Electrical and Electronic equipment on ships, [ISBN: 0580482804].
  • International Maritime Organization,. SOLAS: Consolidated Text of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, and Its Protocol of 1988 Articles, Annexes and Certificates ... All Amendments in Effect from 1 July 2009, [ISBN: 978-92-801-15055].
  • BS 8450:2006. Code of practice for installation of electrical and electronic equipment in ships, BS 8450:2006 Code of practice for installation of electrical and electronic equipment in ships. British Standards, [ISBN: 0-58048-280-4].
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_EMAEL_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Marine Electrotechnology 4 Mandatory