NG2S500 - Design of Electrical and Data Installations 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG2S500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Design of Electrical and Data Installations | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aeronautical Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | David Scammell | ||
| Module Team: | Alexandre Oleon, Sivagunalan Sivanathan | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | 2026 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100163 - electrical and electronic engineering | 100164 - electrical engineering | 100755 - data management |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 20 | 60 | 20 |
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2021 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To develop an understanding of the design of electrical and communication infrastructure to facilitate modern manufacturing environments.
Content is to align with the requirements of BS7671 (Current wiring regulations) and include considerations for the design and installation of network infrastructure.
Content Summary
Electrical principles:
Conductor resistance and voltage drop
Power considerations
Resistive vs inductive loads
Three-phase systems
Electrical Installations:
Cable selection (Type and CSA)
Assessment of general characteristics (earthing systems)
Class I and II Equipment
Protection for Safety
Selection and erection of equipment: Containment and installation methods, Band I and Band II cables
“Dead” testing
Data Systems
Serial protocols (RS485 etc)
TCP IP Layers
Copper systems
Fibre systems
Wi-Fi for IoT
Wan connections and security
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Tutorial | 24 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 36 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 12 |
| Problem / challenge based learning | 28 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Students will be familiar with the requirements to design systems to comply with appropriate standards. |
| LO2 | Students will gain practical skill in cable installation and termination as well as system commissioning. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Common electrical installations compliant with the IET 18th Edition Wiring regulations/ Network installations for several topologies | 0 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |