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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Metrology and Industrial Installations
Reference EN3106 Version 4
Created April 2023 SCQF Level SCQF 9
Approved July 2018 SCQF Points 30
Amended August 2023 ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
To give the student the ability to understand measurement systems and techniques and design and installation of equipment for process control.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Demonstrate an understanding of measuring systems including its continuous quality measurements and management.
2 Assess principles of and installation of sensor-transmitters for process control and monitoring.
3 Demonstrate an understanding of analysers and its applications.
4 Interpret a range of valves and actuators and their operating characteristics including the design of safety and its control schematics.
5 Formulate continuous improvement and its quality management of analysers, actuators, and valves.

Indicative Module Content
Measurement systems, on and off line, sampling, precision, noise, calibration. Measurement techniques and process variables. Installation and commissioning of measurement systems. Analysis of process performance. Operation of sensor-transmitters. Principals of operation of analysers applied in industrial environments. Control valves and actuator operating characteristics. Calculation of flow rates and degradation of performance and operation and maintenance. Design and specifications of safety control of valves for industrial processes.

Module Delivery
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
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 40% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2
Description: Case study on the evaluation of measurement systems
Component 2
Type: Coursework Weighting: 60% Outcomes Assessed: 3, 4, 5
Description: Case study on the evaluation of analysers and control valves

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
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% (horizontal axis) and C2 is worth 60% (vertical axis).
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
Prerequisites for Module Completion of Stage 2, SCQF Level 8, or equivalent.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 CZICHOS, H., SAITO, T., SMITH, L. E., 2011, Springer Handbook of Metrology and Testing. 2nd ed. Berlin: Springer.
2 DUNN, W. C., 2005, Fundamentals of Industrial Instrumentation and Process Control. 1st ed. McGraw-Hill.
3 MCMILLAN, G. K. and CONSIDINE, D. M., 1999, Process/Industrial Instruments and Controls Handbook. 5th ed. McGraw-Hill.
4 ISO/TC 30/SC 2, 2007, ISO 5167-2:2003.

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