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Core Module Information
Module title: Control Engineering (MEng)
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: MEC11528
Module leader: Simon Smith Bize
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Engineering and Mathematics
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

In this module, you will learn to design, program and implement solutions for industry-level automation tasks using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) technology. You will learn the five programming languages described in the IEC61131-3 standard and program the Siemens S7-1500 PLC series in the practical laboratories. You will learn the software design method Sequential Function Charts to implement large-scale solutions. In the laboratory, you will program discreet and analogue sensors and actuators using closed- and open-loop control techniques for logic-based, sequential, and continuous control. The module includes cyclic and interrupt processing, fault diagnostic techniques, and sensor and measurement systems selection. You will learn to tune PID controllers using reaction curves and ultimate cycle methods. The module also includes the design and implementation of Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. You will learn and apply security standards to handle emergencies, conditions outside the working regime, user management and access to historical data.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Design and implement a programmable controller based control system

LO2: Specify types of sensors and measurement systems used for various control applications

LO3: Develop and implement digital closed loop (PID) control and tune PID controllers to given processes

LO4: Design and implement a distributed control system
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: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Simon Smith Bize
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 48 Lecture - The theoretical lectures are followed by laboratory based on application of the theory.
Online Guided independent study 149 Guided Independent Study - Students work independently although encouraged to discuss tasks with other class members.
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 3 Centrally Timetabled Examination - Assessment (formative and summative) The main assessments will be a formal examination (LO 1-3) and a written assignment (LO 1-4) based on the design of a distributed control system.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 50 1~2~3~4 Week 13 , WORDS= 2500 words Coursework - Report
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 50 1~2~3 Exam Period HOURS= 3 Hours Examination
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

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