MG6031 – Instrumentation and Control 2
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Module code
MG6031
Module title
Instrumentation and Control 2
Prescription
To enable students to apply instrumentation and control analysis and design tools to the solution of industrial control problems.
Programmes
- EN1801
- SC1001
NZQA Level
Level 6
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Directed hours
- 60
- Self directed hours
- 90
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- 1.Apply measurement principles and analyse the function of complex transducers.
2.Predict the dynamic and steady-state behaviour of simple systems.
3.Apply control system strategies and analyse their behaviour using computer simulation.
4.Employ different controller types and apply a range of tuning methods. - Content
- Measurement of flow - venturi, vortex & electromagnetic types
Measurement of viscosity and Reynold's Number
Measurement of position, speed and acceleration - limitations of potentiometers, encoders - LVDT & RDVT
Control valves - selection and operation
Simple control systems modelling - the transfer function for first and second order systems
Introduction to computer simulation of systems
Controller types, control system strategies & PID controller tuning methods
Steady state errors and disturbance rejection - Assessment Criteria
- Assessment 1Tests30
Assessment 2Practical Assessments30
Assessment 3Written Examination40