Electrical Engineering – BEng (Hons)

The module aims to provide the learner with the opportunity to learn, practice and develop the basic skills to complete a domestic installation, to familiarise them with the terminology, tools, materials, equipment and working practises which will form the foundation for their further development and progression.

To introduce the learner to basic electric circuits and electrical devices.

This module is designed to introduce students to the concepts of electrical power systems in a range of applications and there by develop an understanding of the relationship between supply, power, cables, protection and safety. This is linked to the Electrical Installation module.

This module provides a foundation in mathematical principles: arithmetic, algebra, trigonometry, complex numbers, elementary calculus and statistics. The theory is kept to a minimum, with problem-solving used extensively to establish and exemplify the theory. The material will provide engineering applications; the learner will be able to apply standard mathematical techniques to analyse and solve electrical, electronic and related engineering problems.

The aim of the module is to introduce students to a broad knowledge of fundamental Principles and Practical applications in Engineering Science neccessary to support other core modules. The module provides a comprehesive grounding in fundamental Engineering that is relevent to multiple Engineering courses in the department.

To provide the learner with an opportunity to develop valuable transferable personal and professional skills. Utilising an active learning strategy, the learners will develop their knowledge and skills in a range of areas such as professional engineering standards and ethics, project management, problem solving, team working and communications. The student will apply these skills to a series of mini projects.

To meet climate change commitments the global energy sector must transition from the current fossil fuel-based system to a zero-carbon system by the 2050. Decarbonizing the energy sector will require massive changes to and investment in all aspect of energy supply and use. This module will introduce learners to basic energy concepts, give an overview of existing fossil fuel energy supply and use systems and their impacts and outline alternative energy systems for each of the main energy sectors.

To provide the learner with the basic concepts of industrial control systems. It develops the knowledge and skills required to integrate discrete I/O with a programmable logic controller (PLC).

To build on the material covered in Electrical Principles 1, including 3-Phase Systems, Magnetics, Transformers, Motors and Generation with greater emphasis on practical applications.

The aim of this module is to provide the learner with the knowledge to understand and design Electrical and Instrumentation drawings.

This module is designed to introduce students to the concepts of industrial electrical control systems in a range of applications and there by develop an understanding and application of the concepts.

To provide the learner with an opportunity to develop valuable transferable personal and professional engineering skills. Utilising an active learning strategy, the learners will build their employability skills in a range of areas starting with developing a Personal Development Plan (PDP), followed by learning a series of project management tools and techniques with a heavy emphasis on team working and collaborative working. The student will apply the skills learned in a group project that has a direct link to at least one other module in their degree programme.

The aim of this module is to provide the learner with broad competencies in engineering mathematics and statistics. At the end of this module the learner will be able to use differentiation, integration, differential equations, linear algebra, descriptive statistics, probability theory and reliability analysis to model, analyse and solve engineering problems.

This module will give the learner an introduction to Cisco IP networking providing the knowledge and skills required to build and configure a small network and examine its principle technologies and standards.

The module aims to provide the learner with a broad knowledge of hardwired based industrial control systems.

The aim of this module is to provide the learner with a specialised knowledge of the safe design techniques, software tools and approaches to the safe planning of a commercial and industrial electrical installation.

The module aims to provide the learner with a broad knowledge of PLC based industrial control systems.

The aim of the module is to provide the learner with specialised knowledge of high, medium and low voltage electrical integration and distribution of electrical equipment, plant and AC machines.

The aim of this module is to provide learners with detailed knowledge of industrial process instrumentation, calibration and control which includes the concepts, engineering and installation of control and measurement equipment.

To provide the learner with a specialised knowledge of advanced automation systems, structured programming approaches and distributed control applications. Also the learner will acquire the skills needed to successfully design, develop and integrate a SCADA solution.

To provide the learner with the necessary mathematical background to model, analyse and solve problems in engineering.

The aim of the module is to provide the learner with an in‑depth knowledge of safe electrical testing and fault finding techniques within an industrial production and electrical distribution environments.

The aim of this module is to develop students’ knowledge and understanding of the operation and characteristics of energy storage technologies, and to equip students with analytical skills necessary to advise on their appropriate use to enhance integration of renewable energy resources.

This module aims to provide the learner with a broad knowledge of modern industrial maintenance strategies and an efficiency management approach to industrial electrical engineering. This module will provide the learner knowledge of selection criteria, commissioning requirements, regulations, predictive and preventive maintenance, reliability, diagnostic testing, inspection and cost to ensure the maintenance required to minimise a company’s operating cost and maximise their efficiency, reliability and longevity of electrical assets.

This module will present and discuss the main infrastructure, concepts, operation, maintenance and future developments of networks and grids. The module will provide a detailed analysis of the technical aspects of transformation, stations, switching, network connections and protection. Relevant communications methods, relay interrogation, automation and the safe operation of the high & medium voltage network through normal & fault conditions will be investigated. At the end of this module, it is expected that student will have an understanding of the required protection criteria and elements required in order to provide the delivery of a safe network to all connected customers. This module will also introduce the student to the configuration of the 20kV system as utilised by ESB Networks and Plant distribution. Students will be able to prepare a comprehensive operational switching plan to disconnect / isolate a section of MV network, whilst maintaining a quality and safe supply to all unaffected customers.

This placement module will provide students with an opportunity to apply the theoretical and practical knowledge gained on their respective programmes while working in a professional engineering environment. It will also afford them
the opportunity to gain valuable career experience and develop their understanding of working in such industry environments.

The aim of this module is to develop a learners independent ability to research a topic, complete a technical project and produce a dissertation in accordance with pre-determined formats and standards. The topic selected must be directly relevant to the course of study being undertaken by the learner.

The module provides an understanding of the concept of Electrical Power Systems. It provides the high level numerical analysis within Electrical Power Systems. The module develops the student’s ability to design, manage and validate Electrical Power Systems. This analysis includes power flow, system stability and voltage frequency & reactive power control in Electrical Power Systems.

The aim of this module is to provide the learner with the knowledge to design and implement control solutions for interfacing with SCADA and Batch solutions. The ability to design and structure PLC programming for using Control Module libraries.

To give the learner broad competencies in statistical analysis and to demonstrate the role of statistics and related techniques in Quality systems. At the end of the course, students should be competent in the theoretical background and
the application of statistical tools in SPC.

This module will give the learner skills related to implementing and debugging an IP network including LAN switching technologies, routing technologies and infrastructure services.

Understand the barriers and challenges to the integration of renewable generation into the national grid.

To provide the learner with a detailed understanding of how energy use should be monitored, analysed and managed with the appropriate strategies and how energy projects may be managed to achieve measurable improvements in energy performance.

To provide a knowledge of different industrial robot configurations, specifications and models, including kinematic analysis of robot manipulators. To provide a knowledge of the hardware, optics and software components of vision inspection systems. To familiarize learners with industry standard tools and techniques and so underline the growing importance and relevance of automated inspection in industry and its limitations. To give learners the necessary knowledge and skills to specify and/or implement both robotic and industrial inspection systems and see potential application methods for their integration.

This module develops a thorough understanding of protection and switchgear requirements for the electrical power system. It includes the design, selection and erection of switchgear and protection systems assemblies.

This module will provide the learner with the knowledge to design and implement SCADA solutions for advanced automated solutions. The knowledge acquired from the various Industrial Networks configuration will provide information in the overall design of the automated solution.

At the end of this course students should have the theoretical background and be competent in the application of inferential statistics and statistical methods used in the analysis of data from designed experiments.

To give the learner an understanding of the causes of power quality issues and problems. Learn how to prevent them and provide greater power sytem reliability.

An overview of engineering approaches to validating computerized systems within a regulated industrial environment with an emphasis on the full validation lifecycle.

This module is designed to give the student insight into the tools and techniques associated with engineering project and contract management. The student will gain a better understanding of contract and project engineering along with how to best manage such projects and contracts along with the associated multidisciplinary teams.