ELEC6034 - Electrical Applications 2

Title:Electrical Applications 2
Long Title:Electrical Applications 2
Module Code:ELEC6034
 
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: This module develops the student’s capacity for effective use of computer software, electrical design and skills pertinent to a career in electrical engineering. It encompasses applications and skills for engineering, it encourages efficient use of electrical knowledge and software tools.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
LO1 Produce documents/reports that reference industrial standards/regulations appropriate to electrical engineering (complying with ETCI and IEC standards).
LO2 Use spreadsheets to graph/represent data and embed mathematical calculations in the spreadsheet to analise data.
LO3 Develop and design electrical engineering power circuits complying with ETCI and IEC standards. Safely conduct and observe measurements from these circuits and problem solve/debug errors in these circuits.
LO4 Integrate sensors into electrical circuits incorporating Programmable Logic Controllers. Develop the logic for the interaction between the PLC and the sensors to be successful.
LO5 Select and incorporate protection devices in accordance with industial standards/regulations (complying with ETCI and IEC standards) within the design parameters of electrical circuits.
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.
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Co-requisites
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Technical Report
Produce appropriate graphs and tables from data generated in lab experiments using suitable spreadsheet software. Embed mathematical calculations on spreadsheets and verify the calculated results.
Electrical power circuit design
Build and assemble power circuits Incorporating solid state switching, protection devices (overcurrent and overload devices)and sensors for electrical circuits and automation.
PLC (programmable logic controllers)
Develop logic solutions utilising programmable logic controllers which interact with industrial type sensors. Debug faults in the logic in monitor mode.
Electrical power theory
Develop an understanding of the theoretical concepts utilised in solid state switching and common industrial sensors
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Course Work
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Written Report Produce lab reports of various experiments including analysis of the results from the labs. 1,2 50.0 Every Second Week
Practical/Skills Evaluation Design, assemble and test electrical circuits through practical labs and simulation software. 3,4,5 50.0 Every Second Week
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

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
Lab Practical assembly and debugging of electrical/electronic circuits. Utilise software packages to program PLCs and develop reports. 3.0 Every Week 3.00
Independent Learning Directed information research 2.0 Every Week 2.00
Total Hours 5.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 5.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lab Practical assembly and debugging of electrical/electronic circuits. Utilise software packages to program PLCs and develop reports. 3.0 Every Week 3.00
Independent Learning Directed information research 2.0 Every Week 2.00
Total Hours 5.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 5.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • W. Bolton, 2009, Programmable Logic Controllers, Fifth Edition [ISBN: 978-1856177511]
  • J.F. Whitfield, 2009, Electrical Craft Principles, 5th Edition [ISBN: 978-0863419324]
  • Brian Scaddan IEng; MIIE (elec), 2005, Electrical Installation Work, Seventh Edition [ISBN: 978-0080969817]
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 

Module Delivered in

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EEPSY_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical Engineering 2 Elective
CR_EELEC_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering 2 Elective
CR_EELEC_6 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Electrical Engineering 2 Elective