Course Title: Set up industrial field control devices
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2022
Course Code: EEET7033C
Course Title: Set up industrial field control devices
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School: 520T Future Technologies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6120 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: vocengineering@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher
Marko Dumovic
Ph: +61 3 9925 4342
Email: marko.dumovic@rmit.edu.au
Appointment by email
Program Manager
Dr. A R M Muniruzzaman (Munir)
Email: munir.muniruzzaman@rmit.edu.au
Appointment by email
Nominal Hours: 60
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
UEENEEI124A + UEENEEI139A
Course Description
This unit covers setting up industrial field control devices such as transducers, sensors, and actuators. It encompasses working safely, following design brief, applying knowledge of device operating principles, interpreting device specifications, following manufacturer’s set up specifications, testing device operation and documenting set up parameters.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
UEENEEI119A Set up industrial field control devices |
Element: |
1. Prepare to set up industrial field control devices. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 OHS processes and procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood 1.2 Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work. 1.3 The field devices to be set up are determined from control system specifications and in consultations with relevant persons 1.4 Activities are planned to meet scheduled timelines in consultation with others involved in the work. 1.5 Tools, equipment and testing devices needed for the work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety. |
Element: |
2. Set up industrial field control devices. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed. 2.2 Devices are set up drawing on knowledge of field device and operation, characteristics and applications. 2.3 Devices are positioned and adjusted in accordance with their operating principles, manufacturer instructions and control system requirements. 2.4 Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes. 2.5 Setting up devices is carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices. |
Element: |
3. Test and document set up of industrial field control devices. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed. 3.2 Field devices are tested and final adjustments made to correct any anomalies in their operation. 3.3 Field device set up is documented in accordance with established procedures. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
Details of Learning Activities
You will involve in the following learning activites to meet requirementsfor this competency and stage 1 competenciesfor Engineering Associates:
• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Practical laboratory tests
• Reports
Practical Exercises involve work simulated exercises related to:
Instrumentation safe working practices. Sensor characterisitcs requirements encompassing: safety precaution for the various types of devices, connecting devices, locating, testing characterisitcs, principles of analog signal conditioning, digital signal conditioning
Classroom tutorial activities involving the following topics:
Measurement chanel principles and concepts , regulations and codes applicable to instrumentation and control. Characteristics of transducers and sensors involving: Strain sensors ,Temperature Measurement , Flow Measurement, Pressure Measurement, Level Measurement, Proximity sensors, Displacement, Location or position sensors, Light dependant resistor, Wheatstone bridge connection.
Independent Research activity on transducers and sensors.
Underpinning knowledge is required befor undertaking practical exercises.
components . control system, plus a range of transducerPractical activites in a laboratory contains a simulated electrical/electronic .
This course requires that students demonstrate highly practical skills in identifying, selecting, troubleshooting and adjusting a range of transducers and sensors
Application of different electronic/control devices. Involving the development of testing procedure to verify the performance specification, diagnosis of faults in the systems and completion of the commission.
Learning and simulated work activities are designed to demonstrate an understanding of principles of operation of transducers and sensors.
Engineers Australia Mapping Information:
This course is mapped against stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates developed by Engineers Australia as detailed below:
Engineers Australia EA 1. Knowledge and Skill Base
EA1.1. Descriptive, formula-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the practice area.
EA 1.2. Procedural-level understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the practice area.
EA 1.3. In depth practical knowledge and skills within specialist sub-disciplines of the practice area.
EA 1.4. Discernment of engineering developments within the practice area.
EA 1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the practice area.
EA 1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the area of practice.
EA 2. Engineering Application Ability
EA 2.1. Application of established technical and practical methods to the solution of well-defined engineering problems.
EA 2.2. Application of technical and practical techniques, tools and resources to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.3. Application of systematic synthesis and design processes to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.4. Application of systematic project management processes.
EA 3. Professional and Personal Attributes
EA 3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA 3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA 3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
EA 3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA 3.5. Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
EA 3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.
Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with Competency UEENEEI119A in the Assessment Matrix
Teaching Schedule
The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:
| Week | Topic Delivered | Elements/Performance Criteria |
| 1 | Introduction to course, course guide, assessment, topics breakdown, resources, OHS issues. |
1.1 1.2 1.3 .14 1.5 |
| 2 | Process control systems, Control Components Transducers, Sensors, Valves. Basic cable and conductor terminations AV: Instrumentation Discrete and Sensory, Prepare to set up industrial field control devices. Transducers symbols. Preparing to set up industrial field control devices in class activity 2 |
1.1 1.2 1.3 .14 1.5 |
| 3 | Concepts of measurement, Definitions, Range, Span, Hysteresis, Accuracy and Precision , Instrument static and dynamic characteristics.Prepare to set up field control devices, Practical Exercise: Basic Measurement Channel , Time constant, rise time, dead time. Instrumentation standards. AV: Process Characteristics. in class activity 3 |
1.1 1.2 1.3 .14 1.5 |
| 4 | Measurement of Temperature, Types of Sensing Elements, Resistance Temperature Devices, Thermocouple temperature sensing elements. Typical Industrial Thermocouple Circuits, Intermediate Temperature of Metals, . AV: Process Variables. Preparing to set up industrial field control devices. in class activity 4 | 1.1 1.2 1.3 .14 2.1 2.2, 3.1 |
| 5 | Setting up of Temperature Transducer, Principles of Pressure measurement, Pressure Units, The Bourdon Tube, Pressure Gauges, Manometer , Practical Exercise: Radiation Pyrometers, Optical Pyrometers, Infrared Camera. in class activity 5 | 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 3.1 3.2 |
| 6 |
Documenting set up of industrial field control devices. Written assessment on concepts of measurement and instrument characteristics, Test 1 |
2.1, 22, 2.3 3.1 3.2, 3.3.3.4 |
| 7 | Level Measurement , Float Methods, Capacitance Probes, Radiation Level Probes, Ultrasonic Level Measurements, Displacer Level Measurement. in class activity 6 | 2.1, 2.3 2.4 2.5 |
| 8 | Flow measurement, Flow Detection, Mass Flow Meters, Positive Displacement Meters, Practical Restriction Flow Meters,Turbine Flow meters, Corriolis Flow Meters, Ultrasonic Flow meter, Thermal Flow Meters. AV: Flow . in class activity 7 | 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 2.4 2.5 |
| 9 |
Proximity detectors, Limit switches, Hall effect devices, Process characteristics . Setting up industrial field control devices. Practical Exercise Trancducer Characterisitcs , assessment |
2.1, 22, 2.3 2.4 2.5 |
| 10 | Strain gauge, Wheatstone bridgeMultisim Temperature Exercise (RTD) Characteristics, manufacturers data, verification of characteristics, Practical Exercise assessment | 2.3 2.4 2.5 |
| 11 | Proximity detectors, Limit switches, Hall effect devices, Process characteristics , Practical Exercise Trancducer Characterisitcs. Practical Exercise | 2.1, 22, 2.3 2.4 |
| 12 |
Light dependant resistor, Manufacturers data, verification of characteristics Transducers and Sensors laboratory exercises. Practical Exercise on testing and documenting set up of industrial field control devices. Assessment |
2.1 2.3 2.4 2.5 |
| 13 |
Setting up field control devices, device specifications, signal conditioning. Relay and thermostat practical setting and control exercises |
2.1, 22, 2.3 2.4 2.5 |
| 14 |
Pressure Measurement ;Testing and documenting set up of industrial field control devices. Practical Exercise Strain Gauge. |
1.1 1.2, 3.1 3.2, 2.3 2.4 2.5 |
| 15 |
Instrument safe working practices ; Setting field control devices; Process Variables, Transmitters, Sensors ; Flow control process rig. in class activity 8 |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3 2.1 2.2 2.3 |
| 16 | Documenting setting field control devices in accordance with established procedures. Test 2 | 2,1 2,4, 2.5 3.1c 3.2 |
| 17 | Documenting setting field control devices in accordance with established procedures. | 3.1. 3.2 3.3 |
| 18 | Feedback on Assessment. | 3.1 3.2 3.3 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Students will be able to access information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. List of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.
Multimedia Resources, to assist student learning and assessment will be placed on School’s internal network drive (I:\C6120\EEET7033CField Control Devices) .
Overview of Assessment
he assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks:
Assessment 1: Test
Assessment 2: Practical
Assessment 3: Test
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
| Element/Performance Criteria | Test | Practical | Test |
| 1.1 | X | X | X |
| 1.2 | X | X | X |
| 1.3 | X | X | X |
| 1.4 | X | X | X |
| 1.5 | X | X | X |
| 2.1 | X | X | X |
| 2.2 | X | X | X |
| 2.3 | X | X | X |
| 2.4 | X | X | |
| 2.5 | X | X | X |
| 3.1 | X | X | |
| 3.2 | X | X | |
| 3.3 | X | X | X |
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1: Test (Week 6)
Assessment 2: Practical exercises (Weeks 9-14)
Assessment 3: Test 2 (week 16)
Assessment 4: Class participation and performance
To be deemed competent, student must achieve satisfactory (S) results in ALL assessments.
This course is assessed as Competent or Not Yet Competent and subsequently the following course results are allocated:
CA - Competency Achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment.
Assessment Due Dates
All assessment tasks will have a due date provided and published in Canvas. Assessments submitted after the due date will not be accepted unless an extension has been provided or special consideration has been granted.
Assessment Resubmissions (if Unsatisfactory)
You will be allowed 1 (ONE) resubmission attempt FOR EVERY ASSESSMENT (if unsatisfactory). You will be provided with a new due date by your teacher for your resubmission attempt if a resubmission is required.
If you do not submit your assessment (First attempt) by the due date you will not be eligible for resubmission if unsatisfactory.
Assessment Matrix
Assessment vs UEENEEEI019B Elements and Performance Criteria
| UEENEEEI019B Elements and Performance Criteria | |||||||||||||
| Assessments | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 |
| Test 1 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||
| Test 2 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||
| Practical Exercises | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Class participation and performance | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies
| Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies | ||||||||||||||||
| EA1.1 | EA1.2 | EA1.3 | EA1.4 | EA1.5 | EA1.6 | EA2.1 | EA2.2 | EA2.3 | EA2.4 | EA3.1 | EA3.2 | EA3.3 | EA3.4 | EA3.5 | EA3.6 | |
| Test 1 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||
| Test 2 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||
| Practical Exercise | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
| Class participation and performance | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||
| All assessments UEENEEI119A | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 0 (Blank) | Graduate attribute is not assessed. | |||||||||||||||
| 1 | Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one, but less than one-third, of the Element |
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| 2 | Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one third, but less than two-thirds, of the Element | |||||||||||||||
| 3 | Graduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element |
Other Information
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• Relevant
• Current
• Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
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- assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
- maths and science developmental support and advice
- English language development
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Late submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.
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Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special consideration:
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