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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Advanced Control Methods | |||
| Reference | EN4104 | Version | 4 |
| 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 and understanding required to design and analyse complex and secure control systems. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Illustrate the applicability of advanced control and estimation techniques to process control systems. |
| 2 | Develop advanced solutions to a complex process control system. |
| 3 | Examine the understanding of the inter-relationships between fire and gas systems, safety instrumented systems and emergency shutdown systems including its continuous quality improvement and management. |
| 4 | Critique strategies to handle abnormal and emergency situations and securities for fire and gas systems, safety instrumented systems and emergency shutdown systems. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Estimation and identification, Optimal control, Generalised and Model predictive control, Passive control, Non-linear control. Alarm management, Basic Process Control Systems, Emergency safety devices and instrument systems. Automation systems. Security and Cybersecurity of automation systems. HAZOP, SIL, SISs, ESDs. |
| 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 |
| Description: | Report based on lab activities | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 40% | Outcomes Assessed: | 3, 4 |
| Description: | Case study report | ||||
| 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% (vertical axis) and C2 is worth 40% (horizontal 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 3, SCQF Level 9, or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | CACCAVALE, F, 2011, Control and Monitoring of Chemical Batch Reactors, Springer |
| 2 | ZHANG, P, 2010, Advanced Industrial Control Technology, 1st ed., Elsevier (e-book) |