| Title: | Energy Systems Control |
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| Long Title: | Energy Systems Control |
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| Field of Study: |
Mechanical Engineering
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2009/10 ( September 2009 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
MATTHEW COTTERELL |
| Module Author: |
CHRISTOPHER GIBBONS |
| Module Description: |
Energy is one of the driving forces behind civilization. The efficient and optimum use of energy is closely correlated to the ability to measure, communicate and control its application. The efficient control of energy requires the collection, transmission and analysis of data and the application of the resultant information in a intelligent manner. This requires suitable sensing technologies and communication technologies, together with appropriate control algorithms.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Discuss the concepts of open-loop and closed loop systems and the resulting effects on system gain, stability and sensitivity to parameter variation and external disturbances on control systems. |
| LO2 |
Develop mathematical models of energy systems that will aid the analysis, design, and operation of control systems |
| LO3 |
Select suitable feedback and final control elements to achieve stated performance requirements of energy control systems. |
| LO4 |
Analyse PID and relational control strategies for optimising building energy systems. |
| LO5 |
Integrate IT and web based energy information and control systems |
| Pre-requisite learning |
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 CIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s). |
| No recommendations listed |
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
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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. |
| No requirements listed |
Co-requisites
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| No Co Requisites listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Introduction
Open & Closed Loop Systems. Examples of closed loop systems. Mathematical models for closed loop systems. Stability of control systems.
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Modelling systems
Mechanical, Electrical, Fluid and Thermal systems. Models of zero, first and second order. Linearity. Block Diagrams. Control loop schematics.
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Sensors and Actuators
Sensors for environmental variables such as Temperature, Pressure, Level, Humidity, Flow, Power, Light.
Actuators: Valves, Dampers, motors,m Inverters, Variable speed Drives
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Ethernet
OSI communications model, Standard Ethernet, EEE 802.3 Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD) Access Method and Physical Layer Specifications. Ethernet Frames, Ethernet Physical Layers, Medium access control protocol, Collision Detection, Ethernet's Determinism.
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Tramsmission Control Protocol
User Datagram Protocol (UDP) and the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP),TCP header, Flow control.
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Control strategies
Proportional, Integral and Derivative (PID), Relational control, The Equal Marginal Performance Principle, Demand Based Control, Iterative Control.
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Energy Management Control Systems
Energy management systems, Systems integration, Direct Digital Control.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 50.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 50.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Multiple Choice Questions |
n/a |
1,2 |
25.0 |
Week 6 |
| Written Report |
n/a |
2,3,4,5 |
25.0 |
Every Second Week |
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Formal Exam |
End-of-Semester Final Examination |
1,2,3,4,5 |
50.0 |
End-of-Semester |
The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Formal Lecturer |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Lab |
Energy systems lab |
2.0 |
Every Second Week |
1.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Self directed learning |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Total Hours |
8.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| This module has no Part Time workload. |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Barney L. Capehart 2007, Web Based Enterprise Energy and Building Automation Systems, The Fairmont Press, Inc. [ISBN: 0881735361]
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Jacqueline Wilkie, Michael Johnson and Reza Katebi 2001, Control Engineering, Palgrave Macmillan [ISBN: 9780333771297]
- Wayne C. Turner 2006, Energy Management Systems, 6th Ed. [ISBN: 0-88173-542-6]]
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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- Website: IIndustrial Ethernet University 2008, n/a
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