This module will be delivered through lectures and practical sessions. A variety of active learning strategies will be employed to ensure that the learning objectives are met.
The practical component will support the theoretical aspects of the module and promote deep learning via, the formulation of simple hypotheses, structured investigation of simple problems and application of prior knowledge
Module Aim:
The aim of this module is to provide the student with an introduction to the principles of physics for brewing and distilling and to develop practical laboratory skills in physics for brewing and distilling.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Explain the fundamental principles of heat transfer and fluid flow.
LO2
Describe compressed air and steam generation and distribution systems.
LO3
Recognise the relevance of materials of construction in the context of brewing and distilling requirements
LO4
Identify types of control systems used in brewing and distilling manufacturing process
LO5
Explain the operation of a PLC, how inputs and outputs are connected to it, how a program is executed inside it and how information can be taken from it.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Process Instrumentation 1
Principle of operation and use of process instrumentation including the 4-20mA analogue output.
• - Pressure switches
- Pressure transmitters, single and differential.
• Temperature
- Principles and construction of RTD,s
- Measurement systems for RTD,s
- -
• Level
- Mechanical (float based) level systems
- Capacitance type level systems
- Ultrasonic type level systems
- - Load cell type level systems
• Flow
- Differential type flow meters
- Volumetric flow meters
- Mass Flow meters
Electrical Systems
Lock Out-Tag Out, Safety systems, RCDs, MCBs, Earthing & Bonding, Single & three phase theory, Electricity in the workplace.
Control Systems 1
Definition, description and aims of sequential control including sensors, controllers and actuators
• Pneumatic control
- Cascade control
- Electro/Pneumatic control
- Electro-pneumatic symbols used in pneumatic circuit design
- Pneumatic Valves
- Solenoids
- Actuators
- Circuit design
- Grouping relays
- Safety precautions
• Electronic Control
- Variable Speed Drives,
• PLC’s
- Range of PLC’s and their applications
- Programming methods
Fluid Mechanics
• Properties of fluids and fluid flow
• Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids (with brewery examples)
• Pipe networks and fluid friction
• Pumps and pumping equipment
Steam Generation and Steam systems
• Properties of steam
• Steam boilers and operation
• Steam distribution and condensate recovery
Principles of Heat Transfer & Heat Exchangers
• Newton’s law of cooling
• Fourier’s law of conduction
• Conductance of solid layers
• Conductance of boundary layers
• Heat losses & gains from surfaces,
• Log Mean Temperature Difference
• Heat exchangers
Students must achieve a minimum grade (35%) in the CA/Practical and Final Examination
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Multiple Choice Questions
Written class tests and or online assessment may be employed to encourage individual learning.
1,2,3,5
30.00
Ongoing
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation
Practical laboratory exercises include;
• Hardwiring electropneumatic circuits, direct and indirect wiring of contactors, timer blocks.
• Basic programming of VSD
• Basic programming of PLC's using simulation software.
• Verification of various instruments accuracy and repeatability.
4,5
40.00
Every Second Week
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Formal Exam
A final written examination will assess the extent to which the student has achieved the module learning outcomes.
1,2,3,4
30.00
End-of-Semester
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment