Design of Electrical and Automation System (4cr)

Objective

Students will acquire the ability to interpret drawings in the fields of electrical and automation engineering. They will be competent in using CAD programmes for electrical and automation designing, and they will understand their features and areas where the programmes can be used. Upon completion of the course, students will possess the readiness they need to make simple, field-related drawings using CAD and to choose appropriate ways to present their work.

Content

- Basic knowledge of electrical and automation engineering drawings.
- Fundamentals of symbols and drawing techniques.
- Use of computers in design work.
- Practical assignments through which students learn to design and draw general electrical and automation diagrams while becoming familiar with the functions of CAD systems.
- electric and automation engineering project steps and execution from designer's viewpoint.

Qualifications

Electrical Engineering Documentation course or similar knowledge

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
- identifies and uses the basic functions of a CAD software and, with guidance, produces basic-level main diagrams, circuit diagrams, and control cabinet diagrams.
- applies the diagrams they have created in an entry-level electrical and automation design project, although occasional support is needed for the consistent use of diagram structures and symbols.
- takes into account the basic requirements for safe and clear documentation and recognizes the importance of diagrams for the later use and maintenance of the system.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
- masters the key functions of a CAD software and uses them fluently in various electrical and automation design tasks.
- independently and accurately creates main diagrams, circuit diagrams, and control cabinet diagrams, and applies them in a basic-level design project.
- consistently uses standardized symbols and diagram structures, improving the clarity and accuracy of the documentation.
- justifies their diagram design decisions according to the project’s technical and functional requirements, as well as from the perspectives of sustainability and responsibility, including:
-- compliance with relevant standards,
-- supporting safe installation and operation through documentation,
-- clarity and readability of diagrams to enhance maintainability and life-cycle performance,
-- reducing design errors.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition to the previous levels, the student
- independently applies their expertise in demanding and diverse electrical and automation design tasks and projects.
- evaluates and improves the quality of diagrams to ensure they support safe installation, operation, and troubleshooting.
- considers life-cycle aspects of documentation, including the impact of design choices on investment and maintenance costs, maintainability and availability, and energy consumption.

Materials

Lecture material, Lecture demonstrations, Assignments, CAD programs and their tutorials.

Further information

The issues of automation technology are internationally similar.