Module Details
Module Code: |
INTR8010 |
Title: |
Sensor Technology
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Long Title:
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Sensor Technology for Energy Systems
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NFQ Level: |
Advanced |
Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 ) |
Field of Study: |
5213 - Interdisciplinary Engineering
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Module Description: |
An advanced module adressing wired and wireless sensor systems and their applications to environmental /energy sensing and sustainable energy
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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 |
Describe the role of environmental/energy sensors in Building Management, and associated systems, and the contribution they can make to sustainable energy. |
LO2 |
Identify the different types of sensors and their interface circuits, differentiate between discrete and integrated sensors. |
LO3 |
Select and implement appropriate methodologies for the design, installation and operation of an environmental monitoring and control system. |
LO4 |
Describe data networking technologies for wired and wireless sensor and sensor systems in use in environmental and building monitoring. |
LO5 |
Select sensors/sensor systems and integrate them into an existing monitoring system, collect sensor data and visualise it. |
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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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Foundation level course in electronics or instrumentation |
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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Foundation level course in electronics or instrumentation. |
Indicative Content |
Introduction
An overview of wired and wireless sensor systems and their applications to environmental /energy sensing and sustainable energy.
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Environmental Sensors - [Descriptive/theory based with class examples]
Discrete sensors and integrated sensors for environmental parameters; packaging; electrical, thermal, mechanical and reliability issues; interface circuits.
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Sensor Node Systems – [theory with lab work to compliment]
SSensor nodes: block level description; packaging and assembly; electrical, thermal, mechanical and reliability issues; wired sensor nodes; wireless sensor nodes; battery and power issues.
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Networked environmental sensors – [Descriptive/theory based with class examples]
Network technologies and data bus interfaces in use, serial connection, field bus technologies, e.g. M-bus, Modbus, BACnet, LON; wireless technologies, e.g GPRS, ZigBee, 6LoWPAN; deployment of wireless sensors, considerations, planning; commissioning of networked sensor systems.
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Sensor data collection, dissemination, visualisation – [theory with lab work to compliment]
Data formats, data collection in data bases, protocols for data dissemination, visualisation techniques and tools.
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Application case studies – [Lab based]
Application case studies will involve the use of the National Sustainable Building Energy test-bed at the CIT Nimbus building. The sensor systems in use will be analysed and the data visulaised; additional sensor systems for specific case studies will be specified and tested on a bench scale monitoring system, and the data will be captured, visualised, and analysed.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Coursework | 50.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 50.00% |
Assessments
End of Module Formal Examination |
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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 |
Conventional lecture |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Lab |
Contact |
Interfacing of sensors and sensors to PCs |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Total Hours |
6.00 |
Total Weekly Learner Workload |
6.00 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
This module has no Part Time workload. |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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CIBSE. Building Control Systems (CIBSE Guide H), [ISBN: 9781906846008].
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Hermann Merz, Thomas Hansemann, Christof Hübner, James Backer (Translator), Viktoriya Moser (Translator), Leena Greefe (Translator). (2009), Building Automation: Communication systems with EIB/KNX, LON and BACnet, [ISBN: 978-3-540-88828-4].
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Shengwei Wang. (2009), Intelligent buildings and building automation, [ISBN: 978-0-415-47571-6].
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Robert Faludi,. (2010), Building Wireless Sensor Networks, [ISBN: 978-0-596-80773-3].
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editor-in-chief, Jon S. Wilson. (2005), Sensor technology handbook, [ISBN: 0-7506-7729-5].
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This module does not have any other resources |
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