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MODULE SPECIFICATION TEMPLATE
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The title of the module:
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The Department which will be responsible for management of the module
Plant Technology
School of Advance Technician Engineering
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The Start Date of the Module September 2008
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The number of students expected to take the module 30
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Modules to be withdrawn on the introduction of this proposed module and consultation with other
relevant Departments and Faculties regarding the withdrawal
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The level of the module Certificate [C]
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The number of credits which the module represents 15
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Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Semester 1
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Prerequisite modules: None
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The programmes of study to which the module contributes
Foundation Degree in Engineering, HNC in Engineering
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The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to
programme learning outcomes
To achieve this unit a student must:
1) Describe, interpret and compare procedures for the safe and effective testing and operation of
plant.
2) Apply the Steady Flow Energy Equation to investigate the performance of plant and equipment.
3) Apply the principles of heat transfer to investigate the behaviour of plant processes.
4) Analyse and interpret the performance of power supply plant.
These learning outcomes directly relate to the listed programme learning outcomes A2, A3, A4 & A5
of the programmes listed in section 10.
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The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme
learning outcomes
The following generic learning outcomes directly relate to the listed programme learning outcomes
D31 of the programmes listed in section 10.
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Communicate effectively with other people using visual, graphic, written and verbal means
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A synopsis of the curriculum
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Operating and testing of plant:
Safe operating procedures: pre start-up, start-up, operating and shut-down procedures. Permit to
work, emergency procedures.
Performance monitoring: collection and organisation of results and data. Monitoring of flow
process variables, eg temperature, pressure, volume flow, recognition of abnormal conditions,
corrective action and quality control.
Performance testing: Measurement, comparison and evaluation of measured criteria such as
power, efficiency, heat loss, power factor, slip with accepted norms.
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Steady flow energy equation (SFEE):
Derivation of SFEE: the first law of thermodynamics, and the derivation of the Steady Flow
Energy Equation using principles of conservation of energy, mass flow, internal energy, work
flow, enthalpy, kinetic energy, potential energy.
Application of SFEE to plant: practical application of the SFEE to process plant, including boilers,
turbines, pumps, superheaters and compressors. Assumptions made in the application of the
SFEE, negligible quantities, throttling and boiler efficiency
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Heat transfer:
Heat transfer through walls, Overall heat transfer coefficient (U) and k vales for solid and
composite walls, Newton’s and Fourier’s theories. Determination of heat transfer and interface
temperature including boundary layer effects on single walls, comparison of refrigerator casing
with furnace walls. of performance of condensers.
Pipes: heat transfer in plan and composite pipes, k values on thick and thin cylinders.
Comparison of lagged and unlagged pipes, optimum lagging thickness.
Heat exchangers: examination of types ;(direct injection, parallel and counter flow) thin cylinder
heat transfer, losses and performance coefficients.
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Power supply equipment:
Diesel engines: operating principle, 2 and 4 stroke cycles, performance and output, compression
ratios, brake mean effective and indicated pressures, indicated power and efficiency, thermal ,
relative air standard efficiency. Specific fuel consumption. Application and evaluation of the
Morse Test. Steam turbines: measurement of power output, effect of temperature change across
turbine, impulse and reaction principles, pass out, back pressure and condensing turbines,
avoidance of wet steam, limitations on efficiency. Gas turbines: single and double shaft,
regeneration and reheat, efficiency,(with and without regeneration)assignments, economics of gas
turbines. Electric motors: DC motors – shunt, series and compound wound, torque and speed
equations, speed control, torque, AC motors – three phase and single phase, induction motors,
synchronous speed, slip, operating characteristics, load testing, efficiency and power factor.
Indicative Reading List
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Eastop T D, McConkey A – Applied Thermodynamic Solutions Manual (Longman, 1993)
Eastop T D, McConkey A – Applied Thermodynamics for Engineering Technologists(Longman
Press, 1997)
Hughes E, Smith I – Electrical Technology (Longman, 1995)
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Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total
study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the
intended learning outcomes
The module is designed to offer a broad-base of study of key scientific principles, covering both
mechanical and electrical concepts associated with the design and operation of engineering
systems. It aims to provide the basis for further study in specialist areas of engineering.
Students will be expected to spend 150 hours of study apportioned as follows:
 50 contact hours: involving a mix of taught lessons to explain the theoretical and
practical aspects of the module
 20 hours assessment and revision
 80 hours private study
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Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning
outcomes
The module will be assessed by both coursework and examination.
The coursework (70%) comprises 2 equally weighted assignments and practical work.
The end examination (30%) will be 3 hours long and will assess the logical understanding of the
principles studied in the SLOs.
Subject specific learning outcomes
1)
Describe, interpret and compare procedures
for the safe operation and testing of plant.
Assessment Criteria
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Apply the Steady Flow Energy Equation to
investigate plant performance.
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Use the principle of Heat Transfer to
investigate the behaviour of plant processes.
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4)
Analyse and evaluate the performance of
power supply plant.
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Establish and describe appropriate safe
procedures for the operation and testing of
plant..
Collect, collate and interpret data and results
to generate written reports.
Evaluate test results by comparison with
established performance norms.
Using the First Law of Thermodynamics,
establish the SFEE from first principles.
Quantify and specify the assumptions used in
applying the SFEE to plant.
Derive specific equations incorporating the
assumptions.
Use the equations to investigate specific plant
items.
Use formulae involving U and k to
investigate heat transfer through walls
Recognise the effects of boundary layers.
Use heat transfer formulae to evaluate heat
exchanger performance.
Investigate heat losses through lagged and
unlagged pipes.
Investigate diesel engine performance
criteria.
Investigate steam turbine performance
criteria
Analyse the performance criteria of a gas
turbine.
Investigate the performance of electric
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motors.
Generic learning outcomes
Analyse and solve problems using appropriate
methods.
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Correct application and presentation of appropriate
methods and techniques to solve practical
problems.
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Implications for learning resources, including staff, library, IT and space.
This module will be taught and supported by appropriately qualified lecturers who have experience
in supervising research projects.
All the items stated in the Indicative Reading List are available at the Horsted Centre, Learning
Resource Centre IT suites which all allow Internet, On-line T.I. Onestop Technical Index Facility.
Practical sessions will take place in the Electrical Lab which is fully equipped to accommodate the
requirements of learning outcomes. A full-time Technician supports the laboratory activities.
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A statement confirming that, as far as can be reasonably anticipated, the curriculum, learning and
teaching methods and forms of assessment do not present any non-justifiable disadvantage to
students with disabilities
The learning outcomes, teaching and learning methods and assessments are accessible to and
achievable by all students. Specific requirements for disabled students to undertake work
placements will be made as appropriate. Any student with disabilities will not face any foreseen
disadvantage or difficulties that cannot be reasonably addressed.
Statement by the Director of Learning and Teaching: "I confirm I have been consulted on the above module
proposal and have given advice on the correct procedures and required content of module proposals"
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Director of Learning and Teaching
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Statement by the Head of Department: "I confirm that the Department has approved the introduction of
the module and will be responsible for its resourcing"
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Head of Department
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