NG2S211 - Instrumentation and Control Systems 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 | Version 7
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG2S211 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Instrumentation and Control Systems | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Selim Tudgey | ||
| Module Team: | Christian Hall, David Dawkins, Howard Jones, James Neal, Liam Richards, Matthew Wilmington, Nathan Thomas, Paul Curnick, Alun Williams, Carl Elliott, Khalid Mehrab, Sarah Moses | ||
| First Intended Intake: | NOV 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100190 - mechanical engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 7 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Valid To | 31 Jul 2027 |
Module Aims
This module provides an introduction to instrumentation and control systems through the topic areas of measurement, instrumentation, and control engineering. Specific aims are:
To introduce the area of instrumentation systems.
To develop knowledge and understanding of the transient response characteristics of dynamic instrumentation and control systems.
To develop knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of closed-loop control and manufacturing automation systems.
Content Summary
Review of common sensor and transducers
Mathematical modelling - mechanical, electrical/electronic, hydraulic and thermal systems
Control system structures – open and closed-loop
Time domain analysis – first and second order system
Practical aspects of system integration, controller design, and realisation
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Seminar | 12 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 12 |
| Directed Study | 122 |
| Independent Study | 30 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Select and specify transducers for a given application and use it in the full knowledge of its static and dynamic limitations and critically evaluate results |
| LO2 | Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of and understanding of widely used control strategies in the application of SISO control and instrumentation system |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | NA | 0 | 1500 | 40 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | NA | 150 | N/A | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | ✘ | ✔ | |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✘ | ✔ | |