UAS for Energy and Utility Applications
ระบบอากาศยานไร้คนขับสำหรับงานพลังงานและสาธารณูปโภค
Course description
application of unmanned aircraft systems to inspection of power lines, solar panels, wind turbines, pipelines, and utility assets, including sensor selection, route planning, visual and thermal data collection, asset-condition analysis, and maintenance reporting
Thai description
การประยุกต์ระบบอากาศยานไร้คนขับในการตรวจสอบสายส่งไฟฟ้า แผงพลังงานแสงอาทิตย์ กังหันลม ท่อส่ง และระบบสาธารณูปโภค การเลือกเซนเซอร์ การวางแผนเส้นทาง การเก็บข้อมูลภาพและความร้อน การวิเคราะห์สภาพทรัพย์สิน และการรายงานเพื่อการบำรุงรักษา
Course learning outcomes (CLO)
| CLO | Outcome | PLO |
|---|---|---|
| CLO1 | Explain UAS applications in energy and utilities | PLO5 |
| CLO2 | Use thermal and specialised sensors to detect anomalies | PLO4PLO5 |
| CLO3 | Propose maintenance support from drone data | PLO5PLO6 |
Learning modules
1Energy systems and hazards
Weeks 1–3 · 27 h2 KU
Online (before class) · 12 h
Study the assigned knowledge units in advance, review media and take the module quiz
- Energy infrastructure inspection with dronesIn development
- Safety management systems (SMS)In development
In class / field · 15 h
Lab or field practice from worksheets with a safety checklist
2Thermal imaging principles
Weeks 4–6 · 27 h1 KU
Online (before class) · 12 h
Study the assigned knowledge units in advance, review media and take the module quiz
- Principles of thermal imagingIn development
In class / field · 15 h
Lab or field practice from worksheets with a safety checklist
3Power lines and substations
Weeks 7–9 · 27 h1 KU
Online (before class) · 12 h
Study the assigned knowledge units in advance, review media and take the module quiz
- Energy infrastructure inspection with dronesIn development
In class / field · 15 h
Lab or field practice from worksheets with a safety checklist
4Solar farms and wind turbines
Weeks 10–12 · 27 h2 KU
Online (before class) · 12 h
Study the assigned knowledge units in advance, review media and take the module quiz
In class / field · 15 h
Lab or field practice from worksheets with a safety checklist
5Analysis and reporting for maintenance
Weeks 13–15 · 27 h2 KU
Online (before class) · 12 h
Study the assigned knowledge units in advance, review media and take the module quiz
- Intelligent video analyticsIn development
- Accepting and packaging deliverablesTH
In class / field · 15 h
Lab or field practice from worksheets with a safety checklist
Assessment (draft)
| Labs and worksheets | 35% |
| Module quizzes | 10% |
| Midterm examination | 20% |
| Mini-project or practical exam | 35% |