UAS for Energy and Utility Applications
โดรนสำหรับงานพลังงานและสาธารณูปโภค
Course description
UAS applications in energy and utility sectors; thermal and specialized sensing; anomaly analysis; and maintenance support.
Thai description
UAS สำหรับโรงไฟฟ้า สายส่ง โซลาร์เซลล์ กังหันลม ท่อส่ง กล้องความร้อน เซนเซอร์เฉพาะทาง การวิเคราะห์ความผิดปกติ และ Maintenance Support
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 · 30 h2 KU
Online (before class) · 15 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 · 30 h1 KU
Online (before class) · 15 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 · 30 h1 KU
Online (before class) · 15 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 · 30 h2 KU
Online (before class) · 15 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 · 30 h2 KU
Online (before class) · 15 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% |
Knowledge domain
Key references
- Vollmer, M., & Möllmann, K.-P. (2017). Infrared thermal imaging: Fundamentals, research and applications (2nd ed.). Wiley-VCH.
- Barnhart, R. K., Marshall, D. M., & Shappee, E. (Eds.). (2021). Introduction to unmanned aircraft systems (3rd ed.). CRC Press.