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Module Title
Module Code
School
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NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	12	Modelling theory
Laboratory	24	Training on a suite of modelling software tools
Independent Study	89	Background research and study of supporting material. Assignment completion
Total Workload: 125

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Lecture material
Introduction to modelling; fundamentals of mathematical modelling; general systems theory; P&ID drawing construction and analysis; modelling of engineered environmental systems; system validation

Process modelling
Students will design, build and analyse a dynamic model of a process or part of a process in SolidWorks

System modelling
Students will design and develop a model and SCADA system for a hypothetical cooling system in a meat processing plant on the MS Excel VBA platform

Solar model
Students will build on their knowledge of transformational matrices and coordinate frames to develop a solar positioning model for irradiation applications with MATLAB or SiLab

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Clarence W. de Silva,W De: 2009, Modeling and Control of Engineering Systems - Solutions Manual, 1st, CRC Press, United States, 1439804982
Patrice Micouin: 2014, Model Based Systems Engineering, 1st, John Wiley & Sons, London, 1848214693
Daryl Ronald Myers: 2017, Solar Radiation, 1st, CRC Press, London, 113807554X
James A. Svoboda,Richard C. Dorf: 2013, Introduction to Electric Circuits, 9th, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1118477502

Other Resources

None

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