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MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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Module Title | |||
Introduction to Industrial Control | |||
Reference | EN1104 | Version | 4 |
Created | April 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
Approved | July 2018 | SCQF Points | 30 |
Amended | August 2023 | ECTS Points | 15 |
Aims of Module | |||
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To provide the student with the knowledge and skills required to carry out basic practical work appropriate in an engineering context. |
Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
1 | Identify a control loop assembly drawing and related devices. |
2 | Relate continuous improvement and its quality management to a control loop assembly. |
3 | Carry out the ability to follow safe working procedures and functional safety appropriately including holistic and proportionate approach to the mitigation security risks. |
4 | Convey the understanding of assembly, commission, and verification of control loop operability in an appropriate form. |
Indicative Module Content |
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Assembly drawings, loop diagrams, process control diagrams, interpretation of P&IDs. Schematics. Identification of relevant equipment. Verification of operability of equipment. Safe working. |
Module Delivery |
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The module is delivered in Blended Learning mode using structured online learning materials/activities and directed study, facilitated by regular online tutor support. Workplace Mentor support and work-based learning activities will allow students to contextualise this learning to their own workplace. Face-to-face engagement occurs through annual induction sessions, employer work-site visits, and modular on-campus workshops. |
Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
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Contact Hours | 30 | N/A |
Non-Contact Hours | 30 | N/A |
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | 240 | N/A |
TOTAL | 300 | N/A |
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body | 240 |   |
ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
Component 1 | |||||
Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 60% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
Description: | Logbook and reflective statement. | ||||
Component 2 | |||||
Type: | Practical Exam | Weighting: | 40% | Outcomes Assessed: | 4 |
Description: | Oral presentation. |
MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | ||||||||
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Explanatory Text | ||||||||
The module has 2 components and to gain an overall pass a minimum D grade must be achieved in each component. The component weighting is as follows: C1 is worth 40% and C2 is worth 60%. | ||||||||
Practical Exam: | ||||||||
Coursework: | A | B | C | D | E | F | NS | |
A | A | A | B | B | E | E | ||
B | B | B | B | C | E | E | ||
C | B | C | C | C | E | E | ||
D | C | C | D | D | E | E | ||
E | E | E | E | E | E | F | ||
F | E | E | E | F | F | F | ||
NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
Module Requirements | |
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Prerequisites for Module | None. |
Corequisites for module | None. |
Precluded Modules | None. |
INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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1 | CORRIOU, J., 2018. Process Control: Theory and Applications. 2nd ed. Springer International Publishing. |
2 | K. T. Dutton, 1997. The art of control engineering. Harlow: Addison-Wesley. |
3 | SKELTON, B, 1997. Process safety analysis: an introduction. Warwickshire [England], Institution of Chemical Engineers. |
4 | Blevins, Terrence L., and Mark Nixon. 2011. Control loop foundation batch and continuous processes. Research Triangle Park, N.Y. : International Society of Automation. |
5 | Instrument Society of America. 1984. Instrumentation symbols and identification: standard. |
6 | Turton, R., Shaeiwitz, J. A., Bhattacharyya, D., & Whiting, W. B. (2018). Analysis, synthesis, and design of chemical processes. |