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

Reading List

Condition Monitoring Technique - NG4H432 | University of South Wales (talis.com)

Kulikov, G.G. and Thompson, H.A. (2004) Dynamic modelling of gas turbines: identification, simulation, condition monitoring, and optimal control. New York: Springer. Available at: https://eu.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/view/action/uresolver.do?operation=resolveService&package_service_id=8139240200002424&institutionId=2424&customerId=2415

Schmerr, L.W. (2016) Fundamentals of ultrasonic nondestructive evaluation: a modeling approach. Second edition. Switzerland: Springer. Available at: https://findit.southwales.ac.uk/permalink/44WHELF_USW/g0kpe7/alma99100317490702424

Jennions, I.K. (2011) Integrated vehicle health management: perspectives on an emerging field. Warrendale, Pa: SAE International. Available at: https://findit.southwales.ac.uk/permalink/44WHELF_USW/g0kpe7/alma99100380086702424

Karbhari, V.M. (2013) Non-destructive evaluation (nde) of polymer matrix composites: techniques and applications. Philadelphia, PA: Woodhead Pub. Available at: https://eu.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/view/action/uresolver.do?operation=resolveService&package_service_id=8408740280002424&institutionId=2424&customerId=2415

Zhu, Y.-K. et al. (2011) ‘A review of optical NDT technologies’, Sensors, 11(8), pp. 7773–77

Thomas, R.A. (1999) The thermography monitoring handbook. Oxford: Coxmoor Publishing