NUS8107 : Mechanical Integrity in Process Safety
NUS8107 : Mechanical Integrity in Process Safety
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Michael Lau
- Lecturer: Dr Eugene Wong
- Owning School: NUIS
- Teaching Location: Singapore
- Capacity limit: 50 student places
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
Course can be offered as CPD.
This module aims to provide fundamental principles and concepts on evaluation of mechanical equipment and how they behave under various operating conditions of temperature, pressure, mechanical stress, vibration, radiation, in the presence of chemicals, acidic and alkaline conditions. Methods for testing of equipments both in-situ and offline of processes are covered as well as engineering designs and calculations using various types of materials. Inspection and collection of data for preventive maintenance will be covered.
Outline Of Syllabus
1. Material failure, corrosion, erosion and material aging including failure curves
2. Testing methods of materials and online non-destructive testing
3. Mechanical design, selection of materials, design method and mechanical calculation
4. Mechanical inspection, mechanical measurement, data acquisition, repair and maintenance
5. Smart machine diagnostics
6. Data collection and preventive maintenance
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
At the end of the module, students should be able to:
• Identify the materials they use for design and construction, the properties of different types of materials and how their properties can be affected by different operating conditions and ageing.
• Describe how advanced materials can be used for value-added engineering as well as better properties.
• Discuss the different analytical methods available for testing materials in service.
• Analyse data collection using basic statistics
• Apply knowledge of diagnostics and analytics to maintain mechanical integrity
Intended Skill Outcomes
At the end of the module, students should be able to:
• Select appropriate materials for different applications.
• Select and suggest methods to test for the mechanical integrity of equipment and process line in service.
• Perform basic mechanical measurement and data acquisition
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 12 | 2:00 | 24:00 | Lectures |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | Revision for exam |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | Drop-In/Surgery Tutorials |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Examination |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 25:00 | 25:00 | Directed reading which includes IEEE papers and web refs |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 15:00 | 15:00 | Preparation for quizzes |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 18:00 | 18:00 | Personal study throughout teaching period to follow up taught classes |
| Total | 100:00 |
Jointly Taught With
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NUS8208 | Mechanical Integrity |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The teaching is mainly via lectures and tutorial with small group discussions during class. This is complemented with self-study and preparation of tutorial solutions, class test and final examination in order to provide feedback on student learning. Teaching materials are made available to the students online in order for self-study and preparation in their own pace. Tutorial classes enable students to ask questions and clarify any doubts.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 1 | A | 60 | N/A |
Exam Pairings
| Module Code | Module Title | Semester | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Integrity | 1 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | M | 20 | Quiz 1 |
| Written exercise | 1 | M | 20 | Quiz 2 |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The written exam enables students to demonstrate understanding and apply knowledge and skills learnt to solving engineering problems. The quizzes involves problem solving and theoretical questions to assess the students’ progress.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- NUS8107's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- NUS8107's past Exam Papers
General Notes
N/A
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