Module Details
Module Code: |
AUTO H2003 |
Module Title:
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Mechatronics 3
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Title:
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Mechatronics 3
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Cathal Nolan
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Module Author:: |
Joe Dillane
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Module Description: |
The aim of this module is to provide the students with the knowledge to design, build and analyse compressed air, hydraulic and electromechanical systems typically used in industry.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Design a Compressed air system for a factory |
LO2 |
Describe Safe System of Work Plan (S.S.W.P.) for Lock-out Tag-Out in industrial applications. |
LO3 |
Construct electro pneumatic circuits based on standard industrial control circuits. (Ex Hand/Auto cycles, indirect switching of contactors with interlock, hold on contacts) Using training panels and electrical drawings. |
LO4 |
Conduct 3 phase motor test, with appropriate equipment, and assess results. |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Design Compressed Air System
Calculate Air requirements
Design ring and branch mains
Layout plant room and considerations for maintenance, expansion and operation.
Calculate pressure drops around the mains
Drawings of plant room, ring main and typical details.
Safety - risk assessment on start-up of compressed air plant and equipment.
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Electrical & Electro-pneumatic control Circuits
Indirect control of basic electro-pneumatic circuits
Correct use of contactors/relay timers and proximity switches. Terminal labelling, standard notation.
Design and representation of electrical control circuits for the control of basic electro pneumatic/hydraulic systems.
Application of cascade circuits in packaging / handling equipment and analysis of typical pick and place control circuits used in industry. Recognising base positioning and start up conditions, emergency stop implications.
Application of solenoid valves and proportional control valves, trouble shooting on circuits and logical steps in analysing problems on electro pneumatic/hydraulic circuits.
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Safety & Isolation Procedures
Plant Isolation and safety protocols
Lock-Out Tag-Out
Risk assessment in maintenance and importance of procedures in isolation
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AC Motors
Installation of Direct-on-Line circuits, Direct on line with remote start/stops. Emergency stops. Sequential control circuits, Hand-off-Auto
control circuits. Insulation & continuity testing of motors. Programming and running motor from VSD.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Project | 35.00% |
Practical | 25.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 40.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
End of Module Formal Examination |
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Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat the module
The assessment of this module is inextricably linked to the delivery. The student must reattend the module in its entirety in order to be reassessed.
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Reassessment Description Learners that fail but achieve a minimum final percentage of 30% in the module will be eligible for one or more of the following: Submit assignment, Re-submit components, Practical examination or Presentation.
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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 |
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Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
3.00 |
36 |
Laboratory |
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Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
15 Weeks per Stage |
4.33 |
65 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
5.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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David M. Auslander,Carl J. Kempf,Carl J.. Kempf. Mechatronics, Pearson Education, p.243, [ISBN: 013120338X].
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Robert H. Bishop. The Mechatronics Handbook, Second Edition - 2 Volume Set, CRC Press, p.1272, [ISBN: 0849300665].
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Ian C. Turner,Institution of Plant Engineers. Engineering Applications of Pneumatics and Hydraulics, Butterworth-Heinemann, p.165, [ISBN: 0340625260].
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G. Prede. Festo Eletropneumatics Learning System for Automation and Technology.
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Bosch Hydraulic Training Manuals. Basic Circuit Diagrams.
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Festo Manuals. Hydraulics and Electro Hydraulics.
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Mitsubishi FX. programming Handbook, Mitsubishi FX programming Handbook.
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Mitsubishi GX. Developer Operations Manual, Mitsubishi GX Developer Operations Manual.
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Kevin Collins. PLC Programming for Industrial Automation, Exposure Publishing, p.140, [ISBN: 9781846855986].
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Good Practice Guide 241 Carbon Trust UK. Energy Savings in the selection, control and maintenance of air compressors.
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Other Resources |
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NFPA,
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Festo,
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SMC,
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Mitsubishi,
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