Module Details

Module Code: BULD6001
Title: Domestic Water Based Services
Long Title: Domestic Water Based Services
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5821 - Building Science
Module Delivered in: 5 programme(s)
Module Description: This module will describe the principles, the design, and operational characteristics of water-based services for domestic standard buildings.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the fundamental principles governing the design and construction of water-based services for domestic standard buildings.
LO2 Evaluate specific data to plan and develop optimum solutions for the design and construction of water-based services for domestic standard buildings.
LO3 Apply theoretical concepts and some technical skills for the design and construction of water-based services for domestic standard buildings.
LO4 Solve abstract problems encountered when designing and constructing water based-services for domestic standard buildings.
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.
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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
Principles of Heat Loss in Buildings
Heat loss calculations, thermal conductivity, thermal resistance, thermal transmission, heat loss due to ventilation.
Conventional Domestic Heating Systems
Radiator circuits, hot water heating circuits, (low pressure) oil boilers, gas boilers, solid fuel boilers, and their limitations under Part L 2017.
Low carbon emitting domestic heating systems
Domestic application of solar energy, the domestic application of heat pump technology.
Domestic water supply
Sources of domestic water supply, the distribution of water supply, water supply filtration and sterilization. Cold water distribution in domestic houses.
Domestic waste water
Domestic foul and surface water drainage, waste water treatment, percolation tests.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 3 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Size the radiators for a house using scientific principles.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Design and specify the cold and hot-water services for a domestic house, including low carbon options.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Design drainage system for a domestic house.
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
In class exam on heating technologies and water based services.
No End of Module Formal 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 Theory on course topics and worked examples. Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture notes and recommended material. Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory on course topics and worked examples. Every Week 1.50 1.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture notes and recommended material. Every Week 5.50 5.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • David V Chadderton. (2013), Building Services Engineering, 6th Edition. 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9,10,12, Routledge, [ISBN: 9780415699327].
  • Randell McMullan. (2017), Environmental Science in Building, 8th. Palgrave Macmillan, [ISBN: 9781137605443].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Department of Housing, Planning and Local government Ireland. (2017), Building Regulations Part L (Conservation of heat and energy).
Other Resources
  • BSRIA Guide, David Bleicher. (2012), The illustrated guide to Mechanical Building Services, Bracknell Berkshire UK, BSRIA.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CCNMG_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Construction Management 1 Mandatory
CR_CQTSU_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Quantity Surveying 1 Mandatory
CR_CMNGT_7 Bachelor of Science in Construction Management 1 Mandatory
CR_CCECO_7 Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying 1 Mandatory
CR_CCONS_6 Higher Certificate in Science in Construction 1 Mandatory