Module Details

Module Code: ZBRE C2101
Module Title: Mechanical and Electrical Technology in Brewing and Distilling
Title: Mechanical and Electrical Technology in Brewing and Distilling
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Martin O'Brien
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to provide the student with an introduction to the principles of physics for brewing and distilling and to develop practical laboratory skills in physics for brewing and distilling.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain the fundamental principles of heat transfer and fluid flow.
LO2 Describe compressed air and steam generation and distribution systems.
LO3 Recognise the relevance of materials of construction in the context of brewing and distilling requirements
LO4 Identify types of control systems used in brewing and distilling manufacturing process
LO5 Explain the operation of a PLC, how inputs and outputs are connected to it, how a program is executed inside it and how information can be taken from it.
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
Process Instrumentation 1
Principle of operation and use of process instrumentation including the 4-20mA analogue output. • - Pressure switches - Pressure transmitters, single and differential. • Temperature - Principles and construction of RTD,s - Measurement systems for RTD,s - - • Level - Mechanical (float based) level systems - Capacitance type level systems - Ultrasonic type level systems - - Load cell type level systems • Flow - Differential type flow meters - Volumetric flow meters - Mass Flow meters
Electrical Systems
Lock Out-Tag Out, Safety systems, RCDs, MCBs, Earthing & Bonding, Single & three phase theory, Electricity in the workplace.
Control Systems 1
Definition, description and aims of sequential control including sensors, controllers and actuators • Pneumatic control - Cascade control - Electro/Pneumatic control - Electro-pneumatic symbols used in pneumatic circuit design - Pneumatic Valves - Solenoids - Actuators - Circuit design - Grouping relays - Safety precautions • Electronic Control - Variable Speed Drives, • PLC’s - Range of PLC’s and their applications - Programming methods
Fluid Mechanics
• Properties of fluids and fluid flow • Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids (with brewery examples) • Pipe networks and fluid friction • Pumps and pumping equipment
Steam Generation and Steam systems
• Properties of steam • Steam boilers and operation • Steam distribution and condensate recovery
Principles of Heat Transfer & Heat Exchangers
• Newton’s law of cooling • Fourier’s law of conduction • Conductance of solid layers • Conductance of boundary layers • Heat losses & gains from surfaces, • Log Mean Temperature Difference • Heat exchangers
Refrigeration & Cooling
• Introduction to refrigeration cycles & evaporative cooling • Cooling towers
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment30.00%
Practical40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination30.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Ongoing Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Written class tests and or online assessment may be employed to encourage individual learning.
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Practical laboratory exercises include;
• Hardwiring electropneumatic circuits, direct and indirect wiring of contactors, timer blocks.
• Basic programming of VSD
• Basic programming of PLC's using simulation software.
• Verification of various instruments accuracy and repeatability.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 30
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A final written examination will assess the extent to which the student has achieved the module learning outcomes.
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

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 Theory class 12 Weeks per Stage 6.00 72
Laboratory Contact Practical class 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 10.27 154
Total Weekly Contact Hours 8.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Michael J. Lewis, Tom W. Young. (2002), Brewing, Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers, New York, [ISBN: 0306472740].
  • George Fix. (1999), Principles of brewing science, Brewers Publications, Boulder, Colorado, [ISBN: 0937381748].
  • edited by Karl Ockert. (2006), Raw materials and brewhouse operations, Master Brewers Association of the Americas, St. Paul, Minn., [ISBN: 9780977051915].
  • Deeds, S. (2013), Brewing Engineering, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, [ISBN: 1482540509].
  • Pinches, M. and Callear, B.. (1997), Power Pneumatics, Pearson, New Jersey.
  • Johnson, C. (2006), Process Control Instrumentation Technology, 8th. International Society of Automation, [ISBN: 0131194577].
  • Yunus A. Çengel, John M. Cimbala. (2014), Fluid Mechanics, McGraw-Hill Higher Education, Boston, [ISBN: 9781259011221].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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