NG1S243 - Design of Electrical Installations 01 Sep 2016 - 31 Aug 2022 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG1S243 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Design of Electrical Installations | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Mechanical | ||
| Module Leader: | Colin Morgan | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | AUG 2016 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | 27 Feb 2019 | ||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100190 - mechanical engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2016 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2022 |
Module Aims
The module aims to deliver knowledge and understanding of:
• Fundamentals for Electrical Installation Design,
• Application of (BS7671) IEE Wiring Regulations
Content Summary
Design of electrical installations for domestic, commercial and light industrial use, using standard circuit conventions.
Understand and apply the appropriate wiring regulations and British Standard (BS7671) to electrical
installations.
Analysis of Electrical Supply Systems, including TN-S, TT, TN-C-S etc.,
Understand and apply appropriate technical considerations, such as diversity factor, when evaluating current
ratings of electrical systems/circuits. Selection of suitable circuit conductors.
Apply appropriate safety systems to protect against direct and indirect contact, including earthing techniques,
insulation etc.,
System protection, including overcurrent, overload, earth-fault to include PE and PME.
Isolation & Switching arrangements for electrical installations.
Rating of equipment to include aspects such as ambient temperature, grouping of cables , power factor correction and effects of thermal
insulation materials.
Selection & Erection of equipment, including fire alarm systems L1/L2 and containment systems.
Routine techniques for inspection/testing of electrical installations.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 40 |
| Tutorial | 8 |
| Project supervision | 10 |
| External visits | 2 |
| Independent Study | 128 |
| Directed Study | 12 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To meet the training needs of electrical operatives arising from the introduction of BS7671 regulations and 2015 amendments. |
| LO2 | Provide students with the skills to analyse, design and construct electrical installations |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Assessment (CW) | Presentation (CW) 1 | 0 | N/A | 25 | No | 40 | |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Practical Written Work 1 | 0 | 3000 | 75 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✘ | |
| Practical Written Work 1 | ✘ | ✔ | |