Print View: ELEC7052 - Sem 1 2008 - St Lucia

1. General Course Information

1.1 Course Details

Course Code: ELEC7052 Course Title: Plant Control Systems
Coordinating Unit: School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering
Semester: Semester 1, 2008 Mode: Internal
Level: Postgraduate Coursework
Location: St Lucia
Number of Units: 2 Contact Hours Per Week: 32L 8Tor P
Restrictions: ME (Power), GCEng (Power)

Course Description: Control systems are like the brain and nervous system of a power plant. A generating unit represents a complex integration of boiler, turbine and generator systems. While these systems are obviously connected in terms of steam flow and mechanical connection, the integration of the control facilities managing these systems is crucial for the reliable and efficient operation of the plant. This course explores the individual control systems and their interconnection, and provides a bridge between fundamental control theory and power station practice. (First Offered 2008)

Assumed Background:

A relevant degree in electrical or Mechanical engineering or relevant experience in power stations approved by the executive dean.

1.2 Course Introduction

Control systems are the brain and nervous system of a power plant. A generating unit represents a complex integration of boiler, turbine and generator systems. While these systems are obviously connected in terms of steam flow and mechanical connection, the integration of the control facilities managing these systems is crucial for the reliable and efficient operation of the plant. This course explores the individual control systems and their interconnection, and provides a bridge between undergraduate control theory and power station practice.

1.3 Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Professor Tapan Saha
Phone: 3365 3962 Email: t.saha@uq.edu.au
Campus: St Lucia Building: Axon Building (Map) Room: 406

Lecturer: Mr. Roger Jones
Phone: 0419663054 Email: jonesr@transfieldservices.com

1.4 Timetable

Timetables are available on mySI-net.

Additional Timetable Information

Day	Start	End	Building Name	Building	Room
Friday, 18th April	9:00 AM	5:00 PM	General Purpose South building (#78)	78	420
Saturday, 19^th April	9:00 AM	5:00 PM	General Purpose South building (#78)	78	420
Saturday, 17th May	9:00 AM	5:00 PM	Sir James Foots Building #47A	47A	470 (SMI Seminar Room)
Sunday, 18th May	9:00 AM	5:00 PM	Sir James Foots Building #47A	47A	470 (SMI Seminar Room)
Monday, 19th May	9:00 AM	5:00 PM	Sir James Foots Building #47A	47A	470 (SMI Seminar Room)

5. Assessment

5.1 Assessment Summary

This is a summary of the assessment in the course. For detailed information on each assessment, see 5.5 Assessment Detail below.

Assessment Task	Due Date	Weighting	Learning Objectives
Computer-based Assessment modelling and tuning assignment	18 Apr 08 - 20 Jun 08	50%	2, 3, 4
Case Study model power plant processes and associated safety	18 Apr 08 - 20 Jun 08	50%	1, 2, 3, 4, 5

5.2 Course Grading

Grade 1, Fail: Fails to demonstrate most or all of the basic requirements of the course: Fails to satisfy most or all of the basic requirements of the course.

      The minimum percentage required for a grade of 1 is: 1%

Grade 2, Fail: Demonstrates clear deficiencies in understanding and applying fundamental concepts; communicates information or ideas in ways that are frequently incomplete or confusing and give little attention to the conventions of the discipline: Fails to satisfy some of the basic requirements of the course

      The minimum percentage required for a grade of 2 is: 20%

Grade 3, Fail: Demonstrates superficial or partial or faulty understanding of the fundamental concepts of the field of study and limited ability to apply these concepts; presents undeveloped or inappropriate or unsupported arguments; communicates information or ideas with lack of clarity and inconsistent adherence to the conventions of the discipline: Falls short of satisfying all the requirements for a Pass: As evidenced by failing to successfully complete basic assessment tasks and so receive a final percentage grade of between 45 and 49%.

      The minimum percentage required for a grade of 3 is: 45%

Grade 4, Pass: Demonstrates adequate understanding and application of the fundamental concepts of the field of study; develops routine arguments or decisions and provides acceptable justification; communicates information and ideas adequately in terms of the conventions of the discipline: To successfully pass the course (GP 4), the student should have knowledge of the fundamental concepts of control systems. These include the basic principles of control and instrumentation systems encountered in a modern sub critical coal fired power station. The student should show the ability to apply the fundamental concepts to problem solving of control tuning in different processes.

      The minimum percentage required for a grade of 4 is: 50%

Grade 5, Credit: Demonstrates substantial understanding of fundamental concepts of the field of study and ability to apply these concepts in a variety of contexts; develops or adapts convincing arguments and provides coherent justification; communicates information and ideas clearly and fluently in terms of the conventions of the discipline: To obtain a credit (GP 5), in addition to criteria for a GP of 4, the student should show the ability to understand the concepts of control systems employed in supercritical power plants and combined cycle gas turbines .

      The minimum percentage required for a grade of 5 is: 65%

Grade 6, Distinction: As for 5, with frequent evidence of originality in defining and analysing issues or problems and in creating solutions; uses a level, style and means of communication appropriate to the discipline and the audience: To obtain a distinction (GP 6), in addition to criteria for a GP of 5, deeper understanding of the course has to be demonstrated. The student should show the ability to apply the fundamental concepts to problem solving in modelling and advanced control tuning for different power plant processes.

      The minimum percentage required for a grade of 6 is: 75%

Grade 7, High Distinction: As for 6, with consistent evidence of substantial originality and insight in identifying, generating and communicating competing arguments, perspectives or problem solving approaches; critically evaluates problems, their solutions and implications: To obtain a high distinction (GP 7), in addition to criteria for a GP of 6, the student should demonstrate the ability of original thinking and/or cross migration of ideas from other areas of knowledge by solving advanced level application oriented case study related problems.

      The minimum percentage required for a grade of 7 is: 85%

Other Requirements & Comments : Standard breakpoints of grading will be used for assigning the GP's.

· GP 7 High Distinction Marks: >=85
· GP 6 Distinction Marks: >=75 and < =84
· GP 5 Credit Marks: >=65 and < =74
· GP 4 Pass Marks: >=50 and < =64
· GP 3 Fail mark >=45and < =49
· GP 2 Fail mark: >=20 and < =44
· GP 1 Serious fail mark: >=0 and < =19

5.3 Late Submission

No extensions will be granted except in exceptional personal circumstances (documented medical reason or family emergency). Personal hardware or computer failures are not grounds for extension.

5.5 Assessment Detail

modelling and tuning assignment

Type: Computer-based Assessment
Learning Objectives Assessed: 2, 3, 4
Due Date:
18 Apr 08 - 20 Jun 08
Weight: 50%
Task Description: Students will be doing an assignment using VISSIM simulation package and will involve modelling and tuning of a power plant control systems.
Criteria & Marking:

Assignment submission

Students will be required to submit the assignment by the designated due date .No submission will
be accepted after this time. Only in special circumstances (approved medical reasons) will tutorial
submissions be accepted within a very short period of time after this specified time.

Criteria & Marking:

Students are required to show their calculation procedure.

Students are required to show the formula used for each section of problems.

Students are required to explain any assumtions they take to solve problems.

Marks will be allocated based on correct procedures as well as for the final design

model power plant processes and associated safety

Type: Case Study
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Due Date:
18 Apr 08 - 20 Jun 08
Weight: 50%
Task Description: This will involve using VISSIm as well as article review and preparing a report. Further discussion and refinement of the assignment will takes place during the lecture.
Criteria & Marking:

Criteria & Marking:

Students are required to show their calculation procedure.

Students are required to show the formula used for each section of problems.

Students are required to explain any assumtions they take to solve problems.

Marks will be allocated based on correct procedures as well as for the final design

6. Policies & Guidelines

This section contains the details of and links to the most relevant policies and course guidelines. For further details on University Policies please visit myAdvisor and the University Handbook of Policies and Procedures.

6.1 Assessment Related Policies and Guidelines

University Policies & Guidelines

An overview of the University’s assessment-related policies can be found on myAdvisor (http://www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/index.html?page=2910).

Academic Integrity
It is the University's task to encourage ethical scholarship and to inform students and staff about the institutional standards of academic behaviour expected of them in learning, teaching and research. Students have a responsibility to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity in their work. Students must not cheat in examinations or other forms of assessment and must ensure they do not plagiarise.

Plagiarism
The University has adopted the following definition of plagiarism:

Plagiarism is the act of misrepresenting as one's own original work the ideas, interpretations, words or creative works of another. These include published and unpublished documents, designs, music, sounds, images, photographs, computer codes and ideas gained through working in a group. These ideas, interpretations, words or works may be found in print and/or electronic media.

Students are encouraged to read the UQ Academic Integrity and Plagiarism policy (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25128) which makes a comprehensive statement about the University's approach to plagiarism, including the approved use of plagiarism detection software, the consequences of plagiarism and the principles associated with preventing plagiarism.

Feedback on Assessment
Feedback is essential to effective learning and students can expect to receive appropriate and timely feedback on all assessment. For a detailed explanation of the feedback you are entitled to, you should consult the policy on Student Access to Feedback on Assessment. (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25114&pid=25075)

As a student you have a responsibility to incorporate feedback into your learning; make use of the assessment criteria that you are given; be aware of the rules, policies and other documents related to assessment; and provide teachers with feedback on their assessment practices.

There are certain steps you can take if you feel your result does not reflect your performance. Please refer to the myAdvisor web site. (http://www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/index.html?page=2953&pid=2910)

School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering Assessment Guidelines

Misconduct

Further to the statement on academic integrity and plagiarism above, students are required to read and understand the ITEE policy on Student Misconduct (http://www.itee.uq.edu.au/about_ITEE/policies/student-misconduct.html).

Late Arrival or Non-attendance at Examinations

The policy and procedure for late arrival or non-attendance at centrally controlled examinations is set out in the University's Examinations policy (HUPP 3.30.5), sections 8 and 10.2.

The way in which late arrival at a School-controlled examination is dealt with will be at the discretion of the course coordinator, who may be guided by the policy for centrally controlled exams.

In the case that a student requests a special exam for a School-controlled exam, the request will be considered and, if allowed, the timing shall be determined by the course coordinator, in consultation with the School's Chief Examiner where necessary, and in accordance with HUPP 3.30.5. Unless otherwise indicated in the Course Profile, applications must be made in writing to the Head of School no later than one week after the exam. Late applications will not be accepted.

Examination Feedback

In addition to the advice above, students wishing to view examination answer scripts and/or question papers should consult with the School office (Room 217, General Purpose South Building [78], St Lucia; Room 218, Building 1, Ipswich) regarding arrangements. The ITEE policy on exam script viewing is available at http://study.itee.uq.edu.au/current_students/exam_script_viewing.html.

Supplementary Assessment

If you fail this course you may be eligible for supplementary assessment - see the general award rules and/or your program rules for details. You should note that even though you may be eligible for supplementary assessment under these rules, in some circumstances there may be no practical assessment that can be offered to allow you to meet the minimum passing requirements. These circumstances may include failure based on:

group or team based assessment;
attendance or class participation requirements;
laboratory-based assessment, where laboratories can't practically be made available after classes have finished;
project or thesis-based assessment, where a significant period of time would be required to undertake supplementary assessment;
progressive assessment, where subsequent assessment items build on earlier assessment items; or
multiple assessment items, where it is impractical to offer multiple supplementary assessment items.

If the course coordinator determines that there is no practical supplementary assessment that can be offered to allow you to improve your grade, then you will not be offered supplementary assessment and your grade will remain unchanged.

6.2 Other Policies and Guidelines

University Policies and Guidelines

Placement Courses
Students on a placement course – also known as a work placement, internship, industry study, industry experience, clinical practice, clinical placement, practical work, practicum, fieldwork, teaching practice – should refer to the University policy, Placement Courses (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25120&pid=25075) for detailed information.

Working with Children
Students whose studies include a professional/work placement, internship, clinical practice, teaching practice or other similar activity which involves them in regular contact with children should refer to the University policy, Working with Children Check - "blue card" (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25004&pid=24963) to find out how to apply for a ‘blue card’.

Students with a Disability
Any student with a disability who may require alternative academic arrangements, including assessment, in the course/program is encouraged to seek advice at the commencement of the semester from a Disability Adviser at Student Support Services. Refer to the University policy, Students with a Disability (Disability Action Plan) (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25122&pid=25075) and to the policy on Special Arrangements for Examinations for Students with a Disability (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25111&pid=25075

Where an adjustment is made to an accredited program, it is the responsibility of the relevant Faculty to liaise with professional and registration bodies regarding the acceptability of the change/s.

Occupational Health and Safety
Undergraduate Students (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25055&pid=25015) and Postgraduate Students (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25057&pid=25015) should be familiar with the University policies on occupational health and safety in the laboratory.

Other School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering Guidelines

Ethical Clearance

If your course involves assignment or project work involving human subjects or human-related materials, you must investigate the need for ethical clearance and obtain it when required. Information on ethical clearance can be found at http://www.uq.edu.au/research/orps/index.html?page=5064&pid=5256.

Learning Summary

Below is a table showing the relationship between the learning objectives for this course and the broader graduate attributes developed, the learning activities used to develop each objective and the assessment task used to assess each objective.

Learning Objectives

After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

1  Understand Power plant process and operation review review
2  Control system technique review and control system tuning via hands on modelling package
3  Understand modelling of power plant processes and associated control systems encountered
4  Understand Control system specifications
5  Analyse Modern Integrated Control and Monitoring Systems

Assessment & Learning Activities

	Learning Objectives
	1	2	3	4	5
Learning Activities
Power Plant Process Overview (Lecture)
Power Plant Operation (Lecture)
Modelling Package (Vissim) (Performance)
Control System Technique Review (Lecture)
Control Systems Review with VISSIM (Case Study)
Boiler Automatic Controls (Lecture)
Safety Systems (Lecture)
Control system specifications (Lecture)
Other Plant Control Systems – CCGT, Wind Energy Co (Lecture)
Assessment Tasks
modelling and tuning assignment
model power plant processes and associated safety

Graduate Attributes

Successfully completing this course will contribute to the recognition of your attainment of the following UQ (Postgrad Coursework) graduate attributes:

	Learning Objectives
	1	2	3	4	5
Graduate Attributes
*A IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE OF THE FIELD OF STUDY*
A2. A broad understanding of the field of study, including how other disciplines relate to the field of study.
A3. A comprehensive and in-depth knowledge in the field of study.
A5. An international perspective on the field of study.
A7. An appreciation of the link between theory and practice.
*B EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION*
B1. The ability to collect, analyse and organise information and ideas and to convey those ideas clearly and fluently, in both written and spoken forms.
B2. The ability to interact effectively with others in order to work towards a common outcome.
B3. The ability to select and use the appropriate level, style and means of communication.
B4. The ability to engage effectively and appropriately with information and communication technologies.
B5. The ability to practise as part of an interdisciplinary team.
*C INDEPENDENCE AND CREATIVITY*
C2. The ability to work and learn independently and effectively.
C3. The ability to generate ideas and adapt innovatively to changing environments.
C5. The ability to formulate and investigate problems, create solutions, innovate and improve current practices.
C6. The abilities and skills that provide a foundation for future leadership roles.
*D CRITICAL JUDGEMENT*
D2. The ability to apply critical reasoning to issues through independent thought and informed judgement.
D4. The ability to process material and to critically analyse and integrate information from a wide range of sources.
D5. The ability to evaluate opinions, make decisions and to reflect critically on the justifications for decisions using an evidence-based approach.
*E ETHICAL AND SOCIAL UNDERSTANDING*
E1. An understanding of social and civic responsibility.
E3. An appreciation of the philosophical and social contexts of a discipline.
E4. A knowledge and respect of ethics and ethical standards in relation to a major area of study.
E5. A knowledge of other cultures and times and an appreciation of cultural diversity.
E7. The ability to work effectively and sensitively across all areas of society.
E8. An understanding of and respect for the roles and expertise of associated disciplines.

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ELEC7052 - Sem 1 2008 - St Lucia - Internal

1. General Course Information

1.1 Course Details

1.2 Course Introduction

1.3 Course Staff

1.4 Timetable

2. Aims, Objectives & Graduate Attributes

2.1 Course Aims

2.2 Learning Objectives

2.3. Graduate Attributes

3. Learning Resources

3.1 Required Resources

3.2 Recommended Resources

3.3 University Learning Resources

3.4 School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering Learning Resources

4. Teaching & Learning Activities

4.1 Learning Activities