Module Details

Module Code: PHYS6026
Title: Marine Instrumentation
Long Title: Marine Instrumentation
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4411 - Physics
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: Measurement Instrumentation tailored for Marine Engineers. Covers the key areas relevant to this environment of Flow, Temperature, Pressure, Level and Vibration monitoring.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Outline the importance of calibration and traceability as applied to instrumentation.
LO2 Explain and apply the procedures required to achieve reliable calibration data and identify inherent errors.
LO3 Describe the physical principles underlying the instruments and sensors used to measure Pressure, Temperature, Flow, Level and Vibration.
LO4 Identify and select instrumentation for basic marine application environments.
LO5 Perform calibrations on pressure, temperature, level and flow measurement instruments.
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).
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Incompatible Modules
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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.
None.
 
Indicative Content
Pressure Measurement
Definition and units; Relationship between absolute, atmospheric and gauge pressures; Relationship between height of a column of liquid and pressure; manometers; Principle of operation and installation of pressure transducers and test equipment.
Temperature Measurement
Nitrogen expansion thermometers: Metal resistance thermometers an thermistors: Thermocouples: Seebeck effect, base metal and rare metal thermocouples, , operating ranges and uses; Law of Intermediate Metals and Law of Intermediate Temperatures; Practical application of these laws in the use of thermocouples; Installation techniques; Thermowells; calibration procedures.
Flow Measurement
Volume and mass flow rate; Turbulent flow, streamlined flow and Reynolds number; The Continuity Equation, Bernoulli’s Equation and application; Differential pressure primary elements: orifice plate, Venturi tube, pitot-static tube; Positive displacement flow meters, Oval Gear type: Variable area flow meters.
Level Measurement
Direct level measuring systems: differential pressure transmitter. Non-contact systems: Radar and Ultrasonic. Relationship between level and content for different tanks.
Vibration Measurement
Vibration as an indicator of machinery condition. Causes of vibration. Machine life. Maintenance philosophies. Characteristics of vibration. Vibration detection and analysis. Accelerometers and mounting installations.
Laboratory Program
Graphical presentation of Data and analysis using Microsoft Excel. Calibration of Pressure transducers, Bourdon Gauges, Strain gauges, Thermocouples, Resistance Thermometers, and Flow meters. Remote temperature measurement with Infra Red pyrometers.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 2,5
Assessment Description
Laboratory Reports
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Testing Theory Knowledge
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Testing Theory Knowledge
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,3,4
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 Module content delivery Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Calibration laboratory exercises Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study of module material 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
  • Leslie Jackson. (2003), Instrumentation and Control Systems: 10 (Reed's Marine Engineering), Adlard Coles Nautical; 4New Ed edition, [ISBN: ISBN-10: 0713667311].
  • Keith R. Cheatle,. (2006), Fundamentals of Test Measurement Instrumentation, Illustrated. ISA, [ISBN: 1556179146].
  • William.C.Dunn. (2005), Fundamentals of Industrial Instrumentation and Process Control, McGraw Hill Higher Education, [ISBN: ISBN-10: 0071457356].
  • British Society for Strain Measurement. (2001), Resistance Strain Gauge Load Cells, Training Publications Ltd, [ISBN: 1840190078].
  • Victor Wowk. (1991), Machinery vibration, McGraw-Hill, New York, [ISBN: 0070719365].
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
CR_EMARE_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Marine Engineering 4 Mandatory