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Core Module Information
Module title: Industrial Automation
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: MEC09735
Module leader: Yuyang Zhou
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Engineering and Mathematics
Prerequisites

Requisites: AND Pre-requisite: System modelling, Control theory, Instrumentation AND Pre-requisite: [Module MEC08106] Control Measurement and Instrumentation
Description of module content:

In this module, you will learn about automated industrial control processes. You will learn about control, sensing and actuation. The study of sensors includes proximity sensors, limit switches, flow sensors and photosensitive sensors, among others. Also, you will explore various electrical machines, including DC and AC motors, and their key characteristics. The module covers basic control circuits, electro-pneumatic systems, and actuators like contactors and relays. You will dive into programmable logic controllers (PLCs), studying the IEC 61131-3 standard, including programming languages and design methods for different control types. Lastly, you will implement Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, focusing on tags, alarms, data trending, and HMI design for effective system control.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Understand design and implement pneumatic systems.

LO2: Analyse and specify sensor and actuator requirements.

LO3: Understand the operation and analyse the performance of electrical machines.

LO4: Analyse control system requirements, design and implement a programmable controller based control system.

LO5: Design and implement a Human Machine Interface for control systems.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: CHINA
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Yuyang Zhou
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 22 Weekly 2-hour lectures introduce core concepts in industrial automation, using interactive activities and instructional videos to enhance understanding and engagement.
Face To Face Tutorial 6 Tutorials for weeks 4,5,6. Tutorials foster active learning through problem-solving and discussions, providing personalized feedback and encouraging collaboration to reinforce lecture material and prepare for assessments.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 14 Practical classes for week 2, 3, and week 8,9,10,11, and 12, offer hands-on learning experiences where students apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios, building practical skills
Online Guided independent study 155 Guided independent study encourages students to take ownership of their learning, deepening their understanding of lecture topics through reading, research, and exercises with structured academic support.
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 3 Centrally Timetabled Examination
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Practical 50 1~2~3~4~5 Week 12 HOURS= 3000 Implementation of an industrial-grade solution using programmable logic controllers, sensors and actuators. The solution must include a human-machine interface. The practical assessment includes work in the laboratory with simulated plants using current industrial components.
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 50 1~2~3~4 Exam Period HOURS= 3 Centrally Time Tabled Examination
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

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