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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Engineering Analysis 4 | |||
| Reference | EN4100 | Version | 6 |
| Created | April 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | July 2018 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | August 2023 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with the knowledge & skills required to carry out numerical calculation and modelling of complex systems. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critique the use of numerical calculations in dynamic theory for problems related to vibration of complex systems. |
| 2 | Examine classical control techniques in the analysis and design of continuous-time control systems. |
| 3 | Examine measurement system designs such that the systems meet a given specification. |
| 4 | Execute finite element methods on engineering systems, considering the principles of modelling and simulation. |
| 5 | Critique condition monitoring and non-destructive testing techniques as applied to industrial plant. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Vibration analysis of multi degree-of-freedom and continuous systems to periodic and transient loading. Systems modelling, transfer functions, transient and steady state response methods, frequency response methods, stability analysis, state space representation and signal flow graphs. Instrumentation system characteristics including their application and response in noisy electrical environments. The application of specialised measurement systems with examples from process plant eg flow, pressure, temperature and/or level. Some areas of applied measurement: intrinsically safe systems, EMC, PLCs and/or Fieldbus. Modelling and simulation: types of models, mathematical modelling, dimensional analysis, finite element analysis, simulation, static analysis. Finite element process: review of displacement/shape functions, equivalent nodal loading, stiffness matrix, and solution methods. Static analysis, dynamic analysis, explicit dynamic analysis, analysis validation. Introduction to maintenance, breakdown and preventative maintenance, condition monitoring methods. Non-destructive testing methods. |
| 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: | 70% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 5 |
| Description: | Online assessment. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 30% | Outcomes Assessed: | 4 |
| Description: | Coursework assessment using FEA theory and software. | ||||
| 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 (y-axis) is worth 70% and C2 (x-axis) is worth 30%. | ||||||||
| 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 | F | F | F | 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 EN3100, EN3101, EN3102, EN3103 or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | FAGAN, M.J., 1992. Finite Element Analysis: Theory and Practice. Harlow: Longman. |
| 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 | BARRON R., 1996. Engineering Condition Monitoring: Practice, Methods and Applications. Essex, England: Addison Wesley Longman |
| 7 | MATLAB Getting Started Guide, Mathworks |
| 8 | Simulink User's Guide, Mathworks |