Module Details

Module Code: INTR7001
Title: Heat Transfer
Long Title: Heat Transfer
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5213 - Interdisciplinary Engineering
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: To examine the processes involved in the mechanical services of buildings, including, heat transfer, heat exchange, cooling, energy systems, air quality and filtration.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Calculate heat transfer rates from conduction, convection and radiation.
LO2 Compare heat exchange rates for a range of heat exchangers, and heat recovery systems.
LO3 Examine the operation and environmental impact of heat pumps, refrigeration and other cooling systems.
LO4 Categorise the requirements and mechanisms for air particulate control in clean room environments.
LO5 Calculate the change in properties during a range of psychrometric processes.
Dependencies
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).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Heat Transfer
Review of basics. Thermal resisistance networks. Radiative properties of translucent materials. Greenhouse effect.
Heat Exchangers
Types, construction and applications. LMTD and NTU/E mehtod of performance assessment. OPerational issues. Fouling losses, pressure losses.
Heat Pumps and Refrigeration.
ph diagram. COPs. Refrigerant charts and properties. Vapour/compression and absorption types. Ground/air and water source heat pump performance.
Air Quality Control (Clean Rooms)
Particulate sources. Filter types (Overview). Clean room standards. Types of clean room filter (HEPA/ULPA). Air change rates. Clean room types.
Psychrometrics
Process analysis. Application of psychrometric processes to AC design options.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 3
Assessment Description
Environmental Impact of Heat pumps, refrigeration and other cooling systems.
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Heat Transfer and/or Heat Exchangers
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,4,5
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact class room lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Tutorial Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self-directed learning Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class room lecture Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self-directed learning Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • W. P. Jones. (2001), Air conditioning engineering, [ISBN: 978-0-7506-5074-8].
  • Wiley. (2011), Principles of Heat and Mass Transfer, 7th. [ISBN: 978-0-4706-4615-1].
  • CIBSE Guide C. (2007), Reference Data, [ISBN: 9781903287804].
  • Faye C. McQuiston, Jerald D. Parker, Jeffrey D. Spitler. (2005), Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning, John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, N.J., [ISBN: 978-0-471-47015-1].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EBENS_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Building Energy Systems 5 Mandatory
CR_EBSEN_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Building Services Engineering 6 Mandatory