Functional safety (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

The course is loaded throughout the autumn period, the sequence is discussed in the first class and can be found in Moodle

Objective

You will get acquainted with the concepts of functional safety and learn what it means in practice as part of automation engineering at different stages of design. Studying in this course requires a little deeper knowledge of automation, and you will need to learn what you learn here in the other courses in this module.

EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You will recognize the different stages of automation engineering and understand the strong interdependencies between them. You have a clear view of what information is available at each stage of the design and what information is produced at each stage. You know the key documents and are able to use them to make automation engineering in accordance with the principles of functional safety.

EUR-ACE MULTIDISCIPLINARY EXPERTISE
You understand the multidimensionality of automation design across different design interfaces and understand how it affects issues related to personal safety, the environment and the economy, as well as the great responsibility of the designer in these. You recognize the industry is constantly evolving and changing and you are ready to evolve with it.

Content

In this course, you will explore the concepts of functional safety and learn what it means in practice during the different phases of automation design. The course requires a deeper understanding of automation, and the knowledge gained will be essential for other courses in this module. You will understand the various stages of automation design and their interdependencies, and be able to use key documents to design automation systems according to functional safety principles. This course equips you with the ability to evolve with the field and take responsibility for safety, environmental, and economic aspects.

Functional safety
Machine safety
Process safety
Life cycle model
Hazard and risk analyzes
Safety integrity assessment
Reliability calculations

Location and time

Main campus

Materials

Lecture material in Moodle and IEC/EN standards

Teaching methods

Theory lectures, learning assignments individually and in small groups. Final exam.

Employer connections

Practical exercises are based on the needs of working life.

Exam schedules

To be announced at the introductory lesson

Student workload

Total 135 of student work time

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient (1): You recognize the basics and terminology, but you have shortcomings in interpreting the key issues.

Satisfactory (2): You know the basics and terminology, but perceiving the whole is challenging.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3): You know the different stages of an automation engineering project and understand the strong interdependencies between them. You understand the responsibility and effects of automation engineering more broadly, e.g. activities of the company. You know the key design documents and are able to do automation engineering according to the principles of functional safety.

Very good (4): You master key issues and are able to apply them in a variety of ways in multi-industry projects.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): You master key things and know how to apply them creatively and innovatively.

Qualifications

Basic knowledge of automation technology