NG4H432 - Condition Monitoring Techniques 01 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG4H432 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Condition Monitoring Techniques | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Aircraft Maintenance Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aircraft Maintenance Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Gary Dornan | ||
| Module Team: | Emily Simba | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | 2028 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 10 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100114 - aeronautical engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Aug 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
The module will critically analyse condition monitoring Techniques, giving the learner an appreciation for the key concepts and techniques in this subject. Learners will be expected to evaluate the use of these techniques in different situations within the aviation industry and to make their recommendations on adjustments necessary.
Content Summary
NDT Systems, Standards and Applications
Materials
Ultrasonic Methods: Ultrasonic Sensing systems
Fundamental principles of ultrasonic systems
Applications of ultrasonic sensors including distance and position measurement,
Non-destructive testing
Radiographic Methods
Electromagnetic Methods
Thermal and Optical Methods
Mechanical Condition Monitoring:
Introduction to condition monitoring:
Maintenance strategies, concept of condition monitoring and main methods involved- Current diagnostic techniques/tools commercially available.
Thermal Monitoring: Introduction to thermal monitoring; thermal monitoring techniques, application of thermal monitoring to manufacturing processes. Thermal imaging camera, and its application as a condition monitoring tool. Sensors for condition monitoring: strain gauges, eddy current probes Acoustic emissions Thermal imaging devices
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 |
| Seminar | 4 |
| Tutorial | 4 |
| Independent Study | 46 |
| Directed Study | 30 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 4 |
| Total Hours Selected | 100 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically evaluate condition monitoring and NDT techniques to select the most appropriate methods to examine a real-life example and effectively interpret the results obtained. |
| LO2 | Critically analyse and appraise the key concepts, tools and processes in the application of Condition Monitoring and NDT. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | A written report critically analyzing the relative different non-destructive testing techniques within Aviation | 0 | 1800 | 60 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Poster 1 | Poster Presentation | 0 | N/A | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Poster 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |