ELEC6026 - Industrial Motor Applications

Title:Industrial Motor Applications
Long Title:Industrial Motor Applications
Module Code:ELEC6026
  
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:Fundamental
Field of Study: Electrical Engineering
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2014/15 ( September 2014 )
Module Delivered in 3 programme(s)
Module Coordinator: JOSEPH CONNELL
Module Author: GERARD GEANEY
Module Description: In this module students will study motor principles and performance, facilitating the selection, application, control and protection of rotating plant.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
LO1 Describe industrial plant specifications and develop suitable control schemes.
LO2 Select industrial drives for a range of applications.
LO3 Summarise starting methods for a variety of common load conditions.
LO4 Select and apply motor protection schemes.
LO5 Describe the operating conditions and protection arrangements for typical power transformers.
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).
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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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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
No Co Requisites listed
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Plant Control Circuitry.
Control equipment. IEC symbols and graphical representation. Development of control systems. Common applications. Sequenching, timing, latching and interlocking.
Constructional Features.
Common motors. Principle of operation. Characteristics. Speed, torque, effiency. Motor/load matching. Duty cycles. ingress protection, indudtion Motor ratings, Types of drives.
Starting Methods.
Starting methods for industrial motors. DOL, reduced voltage/VSDs/auto trafo/Wound rotor induction motors. Comparisons of voltage/current/torque. Load characteristics. Braking systems.
Protection.
MCC and switchgear. Forms of seperation. Contactor selection. Breaking capacity. Coordination of protective devices. Single phasing. High inertia starting. Motors types used in hazardous areas. Utilise software to develop protection levels for electrical protective equipment.
Power Factor and Harmonics.
Requirment for PF improvement. Correction strategy. Optimum level. Comparison of pre and post correction. Problems arising from power system harmonics. Solutions. Protection and control.
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%
Course Work
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation Hardwire various motor power and control circuits. 1,2,3,4 50.0 Every Second Week
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam End-of-Semester Final Examination 1,3,4,5 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.

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 Lecture material. 2.0 Every Week 2.00
Lab Practically based instruction. 2.0 Every Week 2.00
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Self directed learning. 3.0 Every Week 3.00
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture lecture material 2.0 Every Week 2.00
Lab Practically based instruction. 2.0 Every Week 2.00
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Self directed learning 3.0 Every Week 3.00
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Geoffrey Stokes 2003, Handbook of Elecrtical Installation Practice., 4th Ed., Blackwell [ISBN: 0.632.06002.6]
  • Groupe Schneider 1994, Practical Aspects of Industrial Control Technology [ISBN: 2-907314-20-3]
  • Brian Scaddan IEng; MIIE (elec),2011, Electrical Installation Work, Seventh Edition [ISBN: 978-0080969817]
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Austin Hughes 2006, Electrical Motors and Drives, 3rd Ed., Newnes [ISBN: 0.7506.4718.3]
  • Alrich and Herman 2001, Electrical Motor Control, Thompson [ISBN: 0.944107.25.7]
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Website: http://www.automation.siemens.com/
  • Website: http://www.etci.ie/
 

Module Delivered in

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EEPSY_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical Engineering 4 Mandatory
CR_EELEC_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering 4 Mandatory
CR_EELEC_6 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Electrical Engineering 4 Mandatory