IMCT301 – Industrial Measurement Theory 1
Module code
IMCT301
Module title
Industrial Measurement Theory 1
Prescription
To equip students with fundamental knowledge of the core principles of common process measurements used to control industrial processes including calibration requirements, physical principles of common process industry measurements, measurement devices and systems.
NZQA Level
Level 3
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- 1.Describe and identify electronic configurable instruments used in industry and be able to configure them to requirements
2.Describe industrial measurement processes, communication signals, standards, calibration principles and practices
3.Demonstrate an understanding of the physical principles of pressure, level, density, flow, and temperature measurements and be able to make necessary calculations for calibration
4.Describe pressure, level, density, flow, and temperature measurement devices, their ranges, and applications
5.Describe analogue signal conditioners, trending recorders, and alarm systems - Content
- -Process control system signals and configuration
-Smart (electronically configurable) devices
-Physical principles of common industrial measurements
-Pressure, density, level, flow, and temperature measurements, devices and systems
-Signal conditioning, recorders and alarm systems used in process industries - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Learning will be by way of structured distance learning, either by hardcopy written material and assessments or by on-line learning and assessment. Students will be encouraged to research some aspects by way of library/database and/or internet searches for pertinent material.
- Assessment Criteria
- Task 1Written Assessment301, 2, 5
Task 2Written Assessment403, 4 (pressure, density, level and flow)
Task 3Written Assessment303, 4 (temperature)