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Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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10415 |
MECH6001 |
Intro to Mechanical Services |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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No requirements listed |
Indicative Content |
Cold Water Supply
Treatment of potable water. Typical components and system layout. Assessment of hazards, operational safety and environmental issues. Pipe work sizing.
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Hot Water Supply
Methods of heating. Typical components and system layout. Use of secondary return. Assessment of hazards, operational safety and environmental issues.
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U Values
Determining U Values for building elements. Conformance with Building regulations Part L.
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Heat Loss
Calculation of heat loss through building elements. Calculation of total heat loss from a space.
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Low Pressure Hot Water Heating Systems
Typical components system layout. Distribution pipe work sizing. Pump sizing. Simple controls. Assessment of hazards, operational safety and environmental issues.
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The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Fred Hall, Roger Greeno. (2013), Building Services Handbook, 7th. Routledge, [ISBN: 978-0-415-63140-2].
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CIBSE Guide A. (2006), Environmental Design, [ISBN: 978-1-903287-66-8].
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CIBSE Guide B. (2005), Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, [ISBN: 978-1-903287-58-3].
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CIBSE Guide C. (2007), Reference Data, [ISBN: 978-1-903287-80-4].
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BSRIA. (2011), Rules of Thumb, 5th. [ISBN: 978-0-86022 692 5].
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Dept Environment.. (2008), Technical Guidance Document Part L, Buildings Other than Dwellings. [ISBN: 978-1-4064-2123-1].
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