Module Details

Module Code: MECH8025
Title: Energy Efficient Design
Long Title: Energy Efficient Design
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5211 - Mechanical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module details the steps involved in systems design for building services. It explores the incorporation of energy efficiency in the early stage of the design process.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Estimate energy usage in buildings.
LO2 Incorporate energy efficient design principles into all stages of the design process.
LO3 Analyse the operating principles of various building services systems to identify elements within a system that affect its energy efficiency.
LO4 Assess the suitability of a low energy system for a specified application.
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
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.
No incompatible modules listed
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
Design process
Requirement for energy efficiency within the design process, stages in the design process, energy efficient design brief,sketch design, specific design.
Efficient design of systems
Specific factors that affect energy efficiency within heating systems, ventilation systems, airconditioning systems, refrigeration systems, motors and lighting.
Low energy cooling
Night-time cooling, ground water cooling,hollow core slab, evaporative and dessicant cooling, free cooling
Varaible flow systems
Variable flow pipework systems, self balancing layouts, differential control valves, constant flow regulators, variable pump speed control. Variable flow air systems, fan control.
Heat Loss & Heat Recovery
Heat recovery from contaminated air streams using run around coils, thermal wheels , regenerative heat exchangers. Minimising heat loss from industrial piping by optimising insulation thickness.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework20.00%
End of Module Formal Examination80.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Sustainable low energy cooling
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Energy Efficient design process for a specified building services system
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 80
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
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 Course content Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study & assessments 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 Course Content Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self directed study 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
  • CIBSE Guide F. (2012), Energy Efficiency in Buildings, [ISBN: 978 1 906 846 22 0].
  • CIBSE. (2005), Sustainable Low Energy Cooling, KS03. [ISBN: 9781903287620].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • BSRIA. (2004), Free cooling systems, [ISBN: 0860226425].
  • BSRIA. (2008), Illustrated Guide to Renewable Technologies, [ISBN: 9780860226727].
  • Clive Beggs,. (2009), Energy: Management, Supply and Conservation, Second Edition, [ISBN: 9780750686709].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EBENS_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Building Energy Systems 8 Mandatory