Module Details

Module Code: MECH8018
Title: Process Plant Services
Long Title: Process Plant Services
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: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module has been developed to demonstrate the characteristics of a)steam plant systems b) refrigeration systems c) pump and pipe work systems.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify elements of process plant services systems
LO2 Critically analyse Steam plant performance
LO3 Critically analyse refrigeration plant performance
LO4 Evaluate pipework systems
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
Steam Plant
Steam plant design,Boilers, feed water treatment, steam distribution, combined heat and power, heat recovery.
Refrigeration Plant
Refrigeration plant design, choice of refrigerants, condensers, cooling towers.
Pump and Pipework systems
Pipe work sizing, pressure drop calculations, pump selection, Pump control, drive systems, motor selection, motor control, variable speed motors, pump cavitation, valve selection, system balancing.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Lab
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
Pipework assignment
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
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 Class based instruction Every Week 4.00 4
Lab Contact Practical Every Second Week 1.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self directed learning Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Lab Every Month 1.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 10.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Dr Clive Beggs. (2012), Energy management, Supply and Conservation, Taylor and Francis, [ISBN: 878-0-7506-5].
  • Faye C. McQuiston, Jerald D. Parker, Jeffrey D. Spitler. (2004), Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Analysis and Design, 6th. Wiley, p.642, [ISBN: 978-0-471-470].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • CIBSE. (2007), CIBSE Guide C: Reference Data, CIBSE, p.228, [ISBN: 9781903287804].
  • Roy J. Dossat, Thomas J. Horan. (2001), Principles of Refrigeration, 1st. Prentice Hall, p.464, [ISBN: 0130272701].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EPPTE_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Process Plant Technology 2 Mandatory
CR_EPPSY_8 Certificate in Process Plant Systems 2 Mandatory