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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Subsea Control Systems | |||
| Reference | ENM240 | Version | 4 |
| Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | April 2008 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| To provide a basis of understanding of control, electrical power distribution, control aspects of subsea processing, and telemetry systems to allow integrative design. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Demonstrate extensive, detailed critical knowledge and understanding of the capabilities and constraints of typical Subsea Production Control Systems, and the application of software, safety and system engineering in such development. |
| 2 | Critically analyse and evaluate sampling, modulation and multiplexing systems. |
| 3 | Critically analyse and evaluate key subsea signal/power transmission elements and their application in Subsea Production Control System. |
| 4 | Develop and design an integrated Subsea Production Control System. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Overview of Subsea Control Systems; Introduction to Control Theory; Hydraulic, Electro-hydraulic, and All Electric Systems; Telemetry; Signal Integrity, Data Conditioning and Compression; Sampling, Coding, Modulation and Multiplexing; Optical Fibre Transmission; Subsea Processing. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module will be delivered by means of face to face (full time) and online (online learning) lectures, tutorials, and self guided study. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 48 | 60 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 102 | 90 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| 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: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 4 |
| Description: | Report and includes online activity for online learning students and classroom test for full time students. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Closed book examination. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | ||||||||
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| Explanatory Text | ||||||||
| The module has 2 components and an overall grade D is required to pass the module. The component weighting is as follows: C1 is worth 50% and C2 is worth 50%. | ||||||||
| Examination: | ||||||||
| Coursework: | A | B | C | D | E | F | NS | |
| A | A | A | B | B | C | E | ||
| B | A | B | B | C | C | E | ||
| C | B | B | C | C | D | E | ||
| D | B | C | C | D | D | E | ||
| E | C | C | D | D | E | E | ||
| F | E | E | E | E | E | F | ||
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination | |||||||
| Module Requirements | |
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| Prerequisites for Module | Normally a UK honours degree, or equivalent, in Engineering or related discipline at class 2.2 or above and proficiency in English language for academic purposes (IELTS minimum score of 6.5 or equivalent). |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | This module is not suitable for students following an MSc in Professional Studies programme unless they meet the entry qualifications stipulated in the University Regulations on admission and the prerequisites above. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| Part Time refers to Online Learning (OL). |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | ADRIAANSEN, L., 2004. Subsea Control and Data Acquisition: Experience and Challenges (Imeche Event Publications), Professional Engineering Publishing. |
| 2 | Subsea Controls and Data Acquistion 2006: Controlling the Future Subsea. Proceedings for the international conference held in Toulon, France, on 7–8 June. |
| 3 | BAI, Y. and BAI, Q.,2012. Subsea engineering handbook. Oxford, UK: Elsevier Inc. |