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Electrical Systems Automation

Electrical Engineering · Level 6  ·  6 Chapters

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Chapters

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Design automation system
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Install automation components
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Program automation system
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Commission Automation System
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Monitor automation system
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Maintain automation system
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What Electrical Systems Automation covers: 50 main topics in 6 chapters

1. Design automation system

  1. 1.1 Identifying the need for automation
  2. 1.2 System analysis conducted
  3. 1.3 Determining automation technology.
  4. 1.4 Energy efficient components
  5. 1.5 Developing system design plan
  6. 1.6 Carry out Modelling, simulation and prototyping
  7. 1.7 Preparation of BOQ
  8. 1.8 Quantities and cost of materials

2. Install automation components

  1. 2.1 Safety procedures for installing automation components and systems
  2. 2.2 Assembling tools, materials and equipment
  3. 2.3 Materials e.g.
  4. 2.4 Installation of conduits, trunks, enclosures and support systems
  5. 2.5 Installation of automation components
  6. 2.6 Installing cables and conductors
  7. 2.7 Cable lugging, glanding and termination
  8. 2.8 Waste disposal management
  9. 2.9 Performing Electrical Tests
  10. 2.10 Use energy-efficient test equipment

3. Program automation system

  1. 3.1 Meaning of programming in automation
  2. 3.2 Developing PLC programs
  3. 3.3 Energy conscious program
  4. 3.4 Developing Microcontroller programs
  5. 3.5 Configuration of components and their parameters
  6. 3.6 Testing and debugging of the program
  7. 3.7 Uploading program to automation systems.
  8. 3.8 Configuring control parameters of automation system

4. Commission Automation System

  1. 4.1 Conducting unit test
  2. 4.2 Conducting functional tests
  3. 4.3 Efficient calibration
  4. 4.4 Conducting system integration tests
  5. 4.5 Maintaining documentation
  6. 4.6 Conducting end user training
  7. 4.7 Conducting final inspection and validation
  8. 4.8 Handing over automation system to the end user

5. Monitor automation system

  1. 5.1 Monitoring and diagnostic tools
  2. 5.2 Integrating monitoring and diagnostic tools
  3. 5.3 Extracting data from monitoring tools
  4. 5.4 Storing data
  5. 5.5 Analysing data
  6. 5.6 Carrying out System optimization
  7. 5.7 Energy-efficient monitoring devices

6. Maintain automation system

  1. 6.1 Preparing maintenance schedule
  2. 6.2 Preparing system maintenance check list
  3. 6.3 Selection of maintenance tools and equipment
  4. 6.4 Carrying out inspection and tests
  5. 6.5 Diagnosing faults
  6. 6.6 Rectifying faults
  7. 6.7 Preparing maintenance report
  8. 6.8 Eco-friendly lubricants and cleaning agents
  9. 6.9 Efficient calibration of sensors and instruments

Revise this unit

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Beyond the syllabus

Decision simulator On site, what would you do? Workplace scenarios Real site situations — what would you do? Turn this into income Where this skill earns — what to charge, how to find clients

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