Module Details
Module Code: |
ZBRE C2101 |
Module Title:
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Mechanical and Electrical Technology in Brewing and Distilling
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Title:
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Mechanical and Electrical Technology in Brewing and Distilling
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Paula Rankin
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Module Author:: |
Martin O'Brien
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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.
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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 |
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.
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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 |
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
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• 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
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Electrical Systems
Lock Out-Tag Out, Safety systems, RCDs, MCBs, Earthing & Bonding, Single & three phase theory, Electricity in the workplace.
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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
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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
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Steam Generation and Steam systems
• Properties of steam
• Steam boilers and operation
• Steam distribution and condensate recovery
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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
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Refrigeration & Cooling
• Introduction to refrigeration cycles & evaporative cooling
• Cooling towers
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 30.00% |
Practical | 40.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 30.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
End of Module Formal Examination |
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Reassessment Requirement |
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.
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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 |
Theory class |
12 Weeks per Stage |
6.00 |
72 |
Laboratory |
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Contact |
Practical class |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
15 Weeks per Stage |
10.27 |
154 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
8.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Michael J. Lewis, Tom W. Young. (2002), Brewing, Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers, New York, [ISBN: 0306472740].
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George Fix. (1999), Principles of brewing science, Brewers Publications, Boulder, Colorado, [ISBN: 0937381748].
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edited by Karl Ockert. (2006), Raw materials and brewhouse operations, Master Brewers Association of the Americas, St. Paul, Minn., [ISBN: 9780977051915].
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Deeds, S. (2013), Brewing Engineering, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, [ISBN: 1482540509].
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Pinches, M. and Callear, B.. (1997), Power Pneumatics, Pearson, New Jersey.
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Johnson, C. (2006), Process Control Instrumentation Technology, 8th. International Society of Automation, [ISBN: 0131194577].
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Yunus A. Çengel, John M. Cimbala. (2014), Fluid Mechanics, McGraw-Hill Higher Education, Boston, [ISBN: 9781259011221].
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This module does not have any other resources |
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