| Title: | Process Instrumentation 2 |
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| Long Title: | Process Instrumentation 2 |
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2011/12 ( September 2011 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
Donagh OMahony |
| Module Author: |
MARTIN WOODS |
| Module Description: |
This module will discuss knowledge and requirements of instrumentation used in process industries. The module will also cover scientific concepts required to support a comprehensive understanding of instrumentation. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Describe and explain scientific concepts appropriate to instrumentation. |
| LO2 |
Discriminate between and analyse instrumentation for use in specific applications. |
| LO3 |
Describe, explain and demonstrate role of calibration in instrumentation. |
| LO4 |
Describe and explain the role of validation and compliance with international standards in instrumentation. |
| 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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Instrument Calibration Protocols and Validation
The importance and application of correct procedural calibration procedures commonly used in industry design and application of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s). The importance of validation in modern industry. The FDA’s role, in this context, and its interaction with Irish industries. The operation and use of software used in calibration and maintenance control e.g. Compucal. Case studies to include examples of local industrial practice.
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Installation of Instrument Systems
Installation procedures, industrial switches and cable types, junction box drawings.
Loop testing; Plant commissioning; Troubleshooting procedures.
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Level Measurement
Selection, theory, installation and applications of microwave, radar, nucleonic and ultrasonic instruments for level measurement of liquids and granular solids.
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Flow and Density Measurement
Flow characteristics and theory; DP cells applied to flow-metering; electromagnetic, turbine, vane, vortex, ultrasonic and coriolis flow meters; cross correlation meters, mass flow measurement for liquids and solids. Measurement of the density of liquids and solids.
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Weighing Systems
Measurement of strain; Use of strain gauges and load cells and their applications in weighing systems; Importance of meeting the requirements of quality control departments and statutory bodies.
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Temperature Measurement
Theory, operation and applications of infra-red, total radiation and optical pyrometers; black body calibration and emissivity correction.
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Electro-pneumatic Systems
Electro-pneumatic actuator systems and applications in manufacturing.
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Signal Response
First and second order response of instruments: theory, interpretation of graphs and applications.
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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 |
| Short Answer Questions |
Assessment 1 |
1,2,3 |
15.0 |
Week 6 |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Practical |
1,2,4 |
35.0 |
Every 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 |
50.0 |
End-of-Semester |
| 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 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 |
No Description |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Lab |
No Description |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
No Description |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| 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 |
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- N. E. Battikha, 2007, The Condensed Handbook of Measurement and Control, 3rd Ed., ISA [ISBN: 1556179952]
- Keith R. Cheatle, 2006, Fundamentals of Test Measurement Instrumentation, Illustrated Edition Ed., ISA [ISBN: 1556179146]
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Robert N. Bateson, Introduction to Control System Technology, Prentice Hall [ISBN: 0-13-226275-4]
- David W. Spitzer 2004, Industrial Flow Measurement, 3rd Ed., ISA [ISBN: 1-55617-243-5]
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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- Website: Instrument Society of America
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