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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Engineering Analysis 3 | |||
| Reference | EN3100 | Version | 2 |
| Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | July 2018 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| To provide the student with the ability to critically analyse the dynamic structural behaviour of engineering system components as well as control and instrumentation systems. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Determine the natural frequencies and mode shapes of linear and rotational vibrational systems having two, three and more degrees of freedom (of vibration isolators and absorbers, rotational machinery, gear shaft systems and shafts). |
| 2 | Describe and manipulate signals in the time and frequency domains and select transducers and instrumentation for the measurement of common control parameters. |
| 3 | Identify and describe applications where discrete control systems are used and model and analyse critically linear control systems. |
| 4 | Evaluate critically the performance of a control systems using computer simulation. |
| 5 | Design of simple instrumentation systems for the measurement of common control parameters. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Dynamics of engineering systems of two and more degrees of freedom; vibrational analysis of engineering components; basic numerical methods for dynamic analysis; Rayleigh's energy method. Derivation of equation of motion and 'eyeballing' methods of determining the matrix characteristics equations. Forced vibration response of 2 degree of freedom problems and analysis of the role of tuners and absorbers. Open and closed loop control systems, components of control systems, control system performance characteristics, construction of control system using microcontrollers, computers and PLC.s, concept of stability, Laplace transform, electrical and mechanical system models, programmable logic controllers PLC and block diagrams, first and second order system response, PID controllers, application of computer based tools in signal acquisition, instrumentation and control. Signal types, signal characteristics, sensitivity, sensors and transducers and their operation, calibration, signal conditioning and amplification, time and frequency domain, sampling theorem and aliasing, anti-aliasing filters, A to D conversion, sampling rate, resolution, D to A conversion, interfacing, digital I/O, virtual instrumentation. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 of solved tutorials and three online tests. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 40% | Outcomes Assessed: | 4, 5 |
| Description: | A typical control system-based investigation and a typical instrumentation-based investigation. | ||||
| 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 60% and C2 is worth 40%. | ||||||||
| Coursework: | ||||||||
| 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 | Completion of EN2100, EN2101, EN2102, EN2103 or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | KELLY S.G., 2012. Mechanical Vibrations: Theory and Applications (SI edition), Cengage Learning. |
| 2 | RAO, S.S., 2011, Mechanical Vibrations (5th ed in SI units). Pearson Prentice Hall. |
| 3 | BENTLEY J P, 2004, Principles of Measurement Systems, 4th Ed.Longman. Pearson Prentice Hall. |
| 4 | BOLTON, W., 2008, Mechatronics: A multidisciplinary approach. Pearson Prentice Hall. |
| 5 | DORF, R. and BISHOP, R., 2011. Modern Control Systems. 12th ed. Pearson. |
| 6 | MATLAB Getting Started Guide, Mathworks |
| 7 | Simulink User's Guide, Mathworks |