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<strong>SYNOPSES</strong>ET0311Building Automation SystemsProvides an integrated system approach tounderstanding Building Automation Systemsand their applications to building services.It covers the architecture, communicationmethods, and application software of modernbuilding automation systems, and providesgood working knowledge of how to specify,design, install, commission, operate, andmaintain a Building Automation System.Application areas will include air-conditioningsystems, fire detection and alarm systems,security systems and other essential buildingservices. The lectures will be complementedby hands-on training sessions in the BuildingAutomation System Application Centre.ET0312Electrical Services DesignProvides students with an in-depthunderstanding and design methodology ofthe various electrical building services. Inparticular, the module will cover the design,specifications and selection of electricalinstallation, EIB system, lighting system andlightning protection system. Relevant Actsand Regulations governing the design ofthese various electrical services will also bediscussed in detail in the module.ET0313Intelligent Instrumentation& Measurement SystemsProvides students with a comprehensivecoverage on the area of instrumentation andmeasurement systems, with an emphasis oncomputer based modern instrumentationsystems. In addition to the traditionalareas of instrumentation like sensors andtransducers, controllers and control valves,signal conditioning and recorders, this modulewill also cover some major developmentsin intelligent instrumentation includingGPIB interfaced instruments, discrete signalconditioning and data conversion board andbus based instruments.ET0314Automation & ProgrammableController ApplicationsIntroduces the basic concepts and latestdevelopment in programmable controllertechnologies used in automation applications.Topics include structure of PLC, ladderdiagram programming, control system design,advanced instruction sets, intelligent I/Omodules, local area networks, supervisorycontrol and data acquisition in PLC systems.ET0315Digital & Advanced ControlTeaches modern control theories and therole of digital computers in process controlsystems. Topics include sampled-data control,direct digital control, supervisory control,distributed control, state-space method,multivariable, optimal, stochastic andadaptive systems.ET0316Process Control EngineeringProvides an integrated system approach to theunderstanding of behaviour of process controlsystems. Operation and behaviour of practicalprocess control systems are emphasised.Topics include controller characteristics,dynamic behaviour of process control loops,multi-loop control and non-linear system.ET0317Power Transmission & DistributionProvides students with an insight into theareas of designs and roles of electricitytransmission and distribution. Also enablesthem to understand the principles ofoperation of various types of bus bararrangements, network configurationsand high voltage equipment includingswitchgears, cables and reactive power andvoltage compensation devices. Over voltagesand voltage transients in power systems andthe concept of insulation coordination forhigh voltage equipment are introduced. Theapplication of computer and CAD softwarepackages to carry out electrical design anddrafting will also be included.ET0318Computer Methods forPower System AnalysisStudents will learn techniques and algorithmsfor the formulation of network matrices forpower system analysis such as power systemfault studies for symmetrical and unsymmetricalfaults, load flow studies and transient stabilityanalysis. Emphasis is on the application ofcomputer methods for solution of theseproblems. Interpretation and use of resultsto specify circuit breaker ratings and relayingsystems, methods of reinforcing and improvingsystem security and stability will be included.ET0319Power System ProtectionStudents will learn the principles of relayoperation and their applications to theprotection of specific system elements. Overcurrent, directional, differential, pilot anddistance protective relays will be described.Calculation of relay settings for the differenttypes of relays will be explained. Also includedare the principles of digital/numerical relayingand their applications. Application practices,and methods of testing and commissioningprotective schemes are also covered.ET0320Power System Planning & ControlAn introduction to the engineering andeconomic factors involved in planning,operating and controlling power systems.Topics include planning procedures forlarge utilities and industrial power systems,reliability and contingency analysis,economic studies and financial analysis andcomputerised Supervisory Control and DataAcquisition (SCADA) systems. Developingtrends and the use of Artificial Intelligencein a computerised power system will alsobe discussed.ET0321Power Semiconductor Devices& Converter TechnologyIntroduces students to the overview of themain characteristics, protection and drivecircuit concepts for power semiconductordevices such as power diodes, thyristors, BJT,power MOSFET and IGBT. The students willalso learn advanced concepts of naturally andself-commutated converters such as phasecontrolled on verters, choppers and inverters.ET0322Power SupplyApplications of ConvertersIntroduces students to the various typesof power supplies for industrial and utilityapplications. Optimising of the interface withpower electronic systems will also be covered.ET0323Industrial Drives & Motion ControlProvides knowledge to students on thepractical aspects of industrial drives. Thetopics cover DC Drives, AC Drives, Step MotorDrives and their applications, Motor sizing,protection and drive system installation.ET0324Digital Control of DrivesGives students a good background knowledgeof microprocessor systems used to controlac industrial drives. The module will describebasic digital control algorithms used in acdrive systems. The various stages in the designof digitally controlled drives will be explained.The topics will cover the basic principles ofdigital control systems, Z- transforms, digitalcontrol systems hardware and microprocessorbasedac drive.280 <strong>Singapore</strong> <strong>Polytechnic</strong> Prospectus 2008/2009

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