Module Details

Module Code: PHYS7005
Title: Marine Control Engineering
Long Title: Control Engineering for Marine Engineers
NFQ Level: Intermediate
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: This module introduces the learner to principles and theory in control engineering, control strategies for marine applications and practical use of controllers.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe and explain control concepts, modes of operation and responses.
LO2 Interpret and solve numerical problems for controller responses, tuning methods and valve sizing.
LO3 Analyse and design simple control strategies for marine applications.
LO4 Use and describe suitable control methods to regulate variables such as flow, level, pressure and temperature in simulated and real life environments.
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
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
Basic Control Concepts and Control Modes
Open and closed loops, Lag, P&ID. Discontinous Control Modes, Continuous control modes (proportional, integral and derivative modes, PI, PD and PID), Effect of a load change, Controller response to step and ramp functions.
Controller Responses
Tuning methods by observation and calculation, Response Curves and Stability
Marine Control Strategies & Case Studies
Feedback, feedforward, cascade, ratio, split range and interlocks used in marine applications. Properties of common marine operations such as boilers, heat exchangers, air compressors and drying systems, refridgeration, desalination and effluent treatment & disposal.
Control Valves
Valve types and characteristics, Factors influencing selection, Valve sizing, Valve positioners, Control valve characteristics (installed / non-installed). I/P conversion.
Laboratory Program
Use simulations and process rigs to investigate use of control modes for regulation of flow, level, pressure and temperature.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
n/a
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
n/a
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Control laboratory reports
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
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 No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact No Description 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
  • Murrill, P. W.. Fundamentals of Process Control Theory, 3rd. ISA, [ISBN: 1-55617-683-X].
  • Johnson, C. D.. Process Control Instrument Technology, 8th. Prentice-Hall, [ISBN: 0-13-060248-5].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
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 6 Mandatory