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Archived Version 2021 - 2022
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Description Innovative process and system design requires creativity and imagination, but also a clear understanding of the basic principles of system modelling, as well as expertise in the use of available modelling software tools. This module is designed to equip students with the necessary tools and expertise to design and develop process and system models from a basic sketch through to complex multi-process system design using a suite of software tools. Students will be introduced to some common industrial system designs with the associated model and simulation software. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Apply first principles of modelling theory to a range of engineering challenges 2. Construct and Interpret P&ID (process and instrument design) and PEF (process engineering flow scheme) drawings 3. Conduct fluid and solid mechanics analysis on process components in Solidworks 4. Design user interface for system monitoring in Excel VBA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Learning Activities Lecture materialIntroduction to modelling; fundamentals of mathematical modelling; general systems theory; P&ID drawing construction and analysis; modelling of engineered environmental systems; system validationProcess modellingStudents will design, build and analyse a dynamic model of a process or part of a process in SolidWorksSystem modellingStudents will design and develop a model and SCADA system for a hypothetical cooling system in a meat processing plant on the MS Excel VBA platformSolar modelStudents will build on their knowledge of transformational matrices and coordinate frames to develop a solar positioning model for irradiation applications with MATLAB or SiLab | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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