Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Engineering

Learning Methods

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Module Offerings

5109MECH-JAN-CTY

Aims

The aim of this module is to provide a comprehensive introduction to Marine Instrumentation and Electrical Engineering, the module will concentrate on the principles, construction and operation of marine instrumentation, ac and dc motors and generators, and associated distribution and protection systems.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Select appropriate sensors for an application and demonstrate an understanding of their characteristics and practical interfacing requirements.
2.
Select appropriate actuators for an application and demonstrate an understanding of their characteristics and drive requirements
3.
Explain the principles of magnetism and electromagnetism induction and solve elated problems
4.
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and application of dc, ac motors and generators and solve related problems
5.
Discuss typical arrangements of marine dc and ac distribution systems and solve related problems

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Sensors • Measured Physical Quantity o Temperature o Position, Displacement and Velocity o Acceleration o Pressure and Force o Fluid Flow Rates • Transducer Types o Resistive o Capacitive o Inductive o Piezo Electric • Signal Type o Analogue o Digital • Characteristics o Range and Span o Sensitivity o Precision, Accuracy, Repeatability Actuators • Electro-mechanical o Motors o Solenoids • Pneumatic and Hydraulic • Mechanisms (for connecting loads to actuators o Screws o Racks o Gears o Linkages • Pumps • Heating and Cooling o Peltier and Thermo-electric devices o Resistive heaters • Loading o Mechanical loads on electro-mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic actuators o Thermal loads on heaters/coolers o Fluid loads on pumps Power (10 credits) • AC waveform, phasor diagrams and power factor • Single phase and three phase ac circuits • Principles of electromagnetic induction • AC and DC motors o Type o Construction o Operation o Application • AC generators o Type o Construction o Operation o Load/speed control o Excitation o Protection o Synchronizing • Switch boards and distribution arrangements of marine dc and ac systems • Transformers
Module Overview:
The aim of this module is to provide a comprehensive introduction to Marine Instrumentation and Electrical Engineering. The module will concentrate on the principles, construction and operation of marine instrumentation, ac and dc motors and generators, and associated distribution and protection systems.
Additional Information:The module is designed to give Marine Engineering students a comprehensive understanding of electrical and control equipment and systems heavily utilised in the marine engineering sector.

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