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Academic Information
Module Code

EG-206

Academic year

15/16

Full Title

Instrumentation Measurement and Control

College

Engineering

Level

Department

Engineering

External Credit Level

FHEQ 5 / HESA 2

Module Type

Taught/Lecture Based

Credits

10

ECTS Credits

Formal Contact Hours

25

Placement Hours

Notional Hours

100

Contact Hours Description

Lectures 20 hours; Example classes 5 hours; Directed private study 75 hours

Module synopsis to be printed in the catalogue

This module aims to develop an understanding of the fundamental principles of measuring elements in common use
in the processing industries, for selecting, specifying, operating and maintaining these instruments, sufficient to
communicate effectively with subject experts. To introduce elementary concepts of control from a mainly qualitative
point of view. To develop an understanding of measurement and signal conditioning. To develop an understanding
of the classification and operation of control valves and valve actuators and related equipment. To develop an
understanding of pump selection and operation. At the end of this course students should be able to synthesise and
analyse the combined elements of pneumatic and electrical control loops.
Notes to be printed in Catalogue
Available to visiting and exchange students.
The College of Engineering has a ZERO TOLERANCE penalty policy for late submission of all coursework and
continuous assessment.
Delivery Method
On campus lectures and tutorials.
Is this module placement
based?
Module to be delivered in
collaboration with another
organisation?
Percentage taught in
Welsh

0%

Module Aims
This module aims to develop an understanding of the fundamental principles of measuring elements in common use
in the processing industries, for selecting, specifying, operating and maintaining these instruments, sufficient to
communicate effectively with subject experts. To introduce elementary concepts of control from a mainly qualitative
point of view. To develop an understanding of measurement and signal conditioning. To develop an understanding
of the classification and operation of control valves and valve actuators and related equipment. To develop an
understanding of pump selection and operation. At the end of this course students should be able to synthesise and
analyse the combined elements of pneumatic and electrical control loops.
Learning Outcomes

A knowledge and understanding of: the fundamental concepts of the measurement of temperature, pressure and
flow. Basic principles of temperature measurement including differential devices, electro-thermometry and
pyrometry. Static pressure head, atmospheric, absolute, gauge and vacuum pressure. Principles of construction
and operation of mechanical pressure measuring devices. Principles of flow measurement based on mechanical,
differential and variable area meters. Bernoulli theory for flow through orifices and venturi tubes. Calculations for
velocity, mass and volumetric flow. Basic concepts of control. Closed loop control. Principles of three term
controllers (PID) Basic principles of operation and construction of valves. Signal transmission.
An ability to: Characterise units and numerical ranges of temperature, pressure and flow. Specify thermocouples.
Explain the distribution of radiant energy and wavelength and the operating principles optical and total radiation
pyrometers and emissivity. Explain the relationship between pressure head, gauge, absolute and vacuum pressure
and their relation to the operating principles, of pressure indicators and transmitters, including DP cells. Derive and
explain the Bernoulli theorem for the flow of fluids through pipes, orifices and restrictions and venturi tubes, orifice
plates, rotameters and pitot tubes. Explain the underlying concepts of open-loop and closed-loop control and
characteristics of three term (PID) controllers and signal transmission. Perform simple calculations and conversions
for temperatures, pressures and flows. Specify the physical conditions required to ensure reliable and consistent
temperature, pressure and flow measurement in process plant. Use a computer package to develop expertise in
determining faults in a simulated industrial control loop. Identify on sight sketch the characteristics of construction of
control valves. Identify components on sight. Select equipment. Apply principles of measurement and control to
unfamiliar situations.
Transferable Skills
A practical understanding of equipment used in process engineering.
Syllabus
Introduction - Reasons for automation [1], Certification/accreditation [1].
Pressure - units, industrial measuring equipment [1].
Flow - mechanical, integrating and industrial devices, theory of differential pressure meters, application to examples
such as venturi, orifice, flow tubes, rotameters. Flow in open channels, flumes and weirs [3]. Pigging systems [1].
Temperature - concept of temperature measurement, absolute and reference concepts, examples of industrial
instruments, Principles of radiation pyrometry, examples of optical and total radiation devices. [2]
Pumps - Sizing, types, installation, seals and additional equipment. [2]
Level - Industrial instruments for liquids and solids, basic coverage floats, probes, switches, [3]
PH, Conductivity, Chlorination, Refractive Index, Redox, Brix - Measuring Equipment. [2]
Control - introduction of basic principles on-off, open loop, concept of feedback, qualitative characteristics of
feedback and feed forward control, introduction to three term PID control, concepts of gain, offset and load change,
basic tuning characteristics, measurement, signal transmission.[2]
Control valves - operating characteristics, rangeability, turndown ratio, flow-lift, actuation, pneumatic and electrical
operation. [2]
Are there any challenges which might affect a disabled student being able to satisfactorily undertake the teaching
and learning methods of this module?
Where a need has been identified at recruitment, or at any later stage, an assessment will be made in conjunction
with the student and the Disability Office. The College will make reasonable adjustments and/or develop alternative
arrangements in conjunction with the student
Support material for this course will be available on the University intranet. Students will be allowed to record
lectures for personal use. If necessary student note takers and support workers can attend classes. If access to
particular lecture rooms is restrictive then the University will alter the venue for the course to allow full access.

Assessment Information
Method of moderation to use for the predominant assessment method

Universal second marking

as check or audit

Module components
Assessment Type

Mark Scheme

Assessment Month

Weighting

Examination 1

marking scheme assessment UG

January

90

Assignment 1

marking scheme assessment UG

October

Assignment 2

marking scheme assessment UG

November

Examination (Resit
instrument)

marking scheme assessment UG

August (resit)

100

Component descriptions
Tutorials 5% (x2)
Assignment 1 (This is an individual piece of coursework)
Assignment 2 (This is an individual piece of coursework)
Exam 90%
In what ways will students receive feedback on assessed work, including formal examinations
Tutorials will be marked and returned to the students the following week. Tutorials classes when required.
Assessment provision for students with disabilities
Where a need has been identified at recruitment, or at any later stage, an assessment will be made in conjunction
with the student and the Disability Office. The College will make reasonable adjustments and/or develop alternative
arrangements for assessment in conjunction with the student. For students with specific learning difficulties (SpLD)
a database system will communicate the disability requirements of students to appropriate lecturers and an
automatic and discreet system will alert lecturers that SpLD marking guidelines need to be applied. For course
accreditation purposes some competency standards are set by external professional institutions and these will still
need to be demonstrated. However, alternatives will need to be considered by the student and the department if
these cannot be demonstrated through the usual assessment method.
Provide details of how students would redeem failure in the module
A supplementary examination will form 100% of the module mark.

Module Rules
Semester

TB1

Coordinator

Module Lecturers
Lecturer Name
Mr CD Jones
Module delivered by non
university employee?

Module Teaching and Academic Subject Area

Percent Taught
100

Mr CD Jones

JACS Code
H800

JACS Name
Chemical, Process and Energy Engineering

Department
EGSC

Requisite modules
Co-requisite

Pre-requisite

Non-requisite

EG-209

Administrative Information
New Blackboard site
required?

No

Taught with another

module that uses the same
Blackboard site?

Yes

If Yes, please enter the

module code(s)

EGA315

What activities do you intend to use e-learning for?

Blackboard
What assessment activities do you intend to you use e-learning for?
None
Student capacity

91

How often will the module

run during the session?

Location

If more than once, when?

Other location

Does the module encroach

on other subject areas?
Does the module replace
an existing module?
LTC Authoriser

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Teaching Load %
100