Module Details

Module Code: SYST C4604
Module Title: Power Electronics & Electrical Systems
Title: Power Electronics & Electrical Systems
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Frances Hardiman
Module Author:: Vincent O Brien
Domains:  
Module Description: To understand the generation, control, distribution, and consumption of electrical power within an industrial environment. Understand the hazards and safety procedures associated with electrical systems.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Analyse how electrical power is generated and consumed.
LO2 Plan the regulation and distribution of electrical power in industrial environments.
LO3 Analyse, model, and simulate electrical systems in software.
LO4 Assess the hazards and safety systems associated with electrical systems.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Electrical Power Systems
Single-phase and three-phase generation and distribution. AC generators, DC generators, transformers, rectifiers, and inverters. Electrical schematics and symbols.
Sensors and Switches
Proximity switches, photoelectric switches, photoelectric switches, limit switches, level switches, flow-switches, Temperature, and pressure switches. Relays, power relays, general-purpose relays, latching relays, solid-state relays. Electric contact classification.
Motors and Actuators
AC motors, DC motors, synchronous, inductions and stepper motors. Motor constructions and operations. Motor control and factors affecting motor output power, torque, speed and direction of rotation. Linear actuators.
Safety Systems
Dangers and hazards associated with high voltage lines and equipment. Principle of operation of circuit breakers. MCB rating and trip characteristics. Fuse types and ratings, RCD and RCBO principles. Emergency stops and Lock-out systems.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment20.00%
Practical20.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A mixture of theory and/or practical assessments to reinforce learning throughout the semester.
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A series of practical exercises and tasks to complement the theory elements of the module.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Laboratory Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Michael E. Brumbach. (2016), Industrial Electricity, 2nd. Cengage Learning, p.688, [ISBN: 9781305855458].
  • Stamatios Manesis,George Nikolakopoulos. Introduction to Industrial Automation, Subsequent. [ISBN: 9781351069083].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: