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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
System Control, Monitoring and Maintenance
Reference ENM285 Version 3
Created August 2021 SCQF Level SCQF 11
Approved January 2018 SCQF Points 15
Amended August 2021 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
The aim of this module is to critically understand the process of monitoring and maintenance activities involved around operating solar energy systems. Students will learn in detail about signals synthesis, techniques used to monitor, control and maintain the Solar Energy systems effectively over their life span.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Critically analyse the synthesis of signals from process variables in terms of their generation, processing, analysis and transmission.
2 Demonstrate significant understanding of solar energy systems monitoring.
3 Critically analyse the practices in solar energy systems operation and maintenance and safety.
4 Demonstrate significant understanding of solar energy systems control.
5 Apply extensive and detailed knowledge of sensors, transducers, actuators and control systems.

Indicative Module Content
Overview of signal synthesis in terms of their generation, processing, analysis and transmission. Use of meteorological devices used in monitoring system: pyranometer, pyrheliometer, temperature sensors, etc. Testing and inspection methods for solar energy systems. Operation and Maintenance of Solar Energy systems. Sensors and actuators. Signal transmission, command and control units. Monitoring systems for Industrial and residential systems. Non-destructive testing and condition monitoring techniques for solar energy industrial assets. Safety and security. solar energy systems control: tracking systems and solar thermal systems.

Module Delivery
This module is delivered by means of lectures, tutorials and student-centred learning activities

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 50 50
Non-Contact Hours 100 100
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
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Description: Coursework.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Component 1 comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade is required.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A
B B
C C
D D
E E
F F
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
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 None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 BHATTACHARYYA, S.S., DEPRETTERE, E.F., LEUPERS, R., and TAKALA, J., 2010. Handbook of Signal Processing Systems. Springer. ISBN 978-1-4419-6345-1
2 RICHARD, G. LYONS, D. and FUGAL, L.,2014. The Essential Guide to Digital Signal Processing. Pearson Education (US). ISBN: 9780133804423
3 VIGNOLA, F. MICHALSKY, J. and STOFFEL, T., 2017.Solar and Infrared Radiation Measurements. CRC Press. ISBN 9781138075528
4 KOMARNICKI, P. LOMBARDI, P. and STYCZYNSKI, Z., 2017. Electric Energy Storage Systems: Flexibility Options for Smart Grids. Springer. ISBN 978-3-662-53275-1
5 NEILL, S., STAPLETON, G., and MARTELL, C., 2017. Solar farms: the Earthcan expert guide to design and construction of utility-scale photovoltaic systems. Routledge

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