Module Details

Module Code: MANU7020
Title: Eng Services Design Strategies
Long Title: Engineering Services Design Strategies
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2021/22 ( September 2021 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5400 - Manufacturing Engineering
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module takes the student through the process of developing design strategies for building services systems to achieve comfort, incorporating building envelope analysis, building energy benchmarks and regulatory requirements. Peer assisted learning is used to highlight the need for interdisciplinary cooperation.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Critically review fire safety legislation and practices
LO2 Evaluate and select appropriate HVAC systems for a variety of applications
LO3 Develop and defend a building services strategy for a commercial building
LO4 Describe the benefits of interdisciplinary understanding and cooperation as experienced through peer assisted learning
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
Policies and Legislation
Including but not limited to National & European legislative environment, Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, NZEB and Passive house design, Technical Guidance Document (Part L), Irish Green Building Council, LEED and BREEAM.
HVAC
Heating, ventilation and air condition systems. Renewable technologies. Control systems and strategies.
Electricity, lighting and data systems
Power supplies and controls. Lighting design. Structured cabling.
Fire Safety
Fundamentals of fire and combustion. Fire safety legislation. Smoke management. Fire protection & control equipment.
Building analysis
Thermal transmittance and the impact of building design. Building energy benchmarks including energy & carbon emissions targets. Services space allocation and design.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,4
Assessment Description
Individual Fire Case Study including peer review
Assessment Type Critique % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 2,4
Assessment Description
Peer assisted learning for individual evaluation and selection of appropriate HVAC systems for a variety of applications
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Develop, in a group setting, and individually defend a building services strategy for a commercial building.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Develop, in a group setting, and individually defend a building services strategy for a commercial building.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

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 3.00 3
Tutorial Contact Project meetings 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 Course content Every Week 3.00 3
Tutorial Contact Project meetings 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
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • David Bleicher. (2017), Illustrated Guide to Mechanical Building Services, BSRIA, [ISBN: 9780860227588].
  • Mary James and James Bill. (2016), Passive House in Different Climates - The Path to Net Zero, Routledge, New York, [ISBN: 9781138904057].
  • David Bleicher & Peter Tse. (2014), Illustrated Guide to Electrical Building Services, BSRIA, [ISBN: 9780860227328].
  • David H. Clark. (2013), What Colour is your Building?: Measuring and reducing the energy and carbon footprint of buildings, RIBA Publishing, [ISBN: 9781859464472].
  • Glenn Hawkins. (2011), Rules of Thumb: Guidelines for building services, BSRIA, [ISBN: 9780860226918].
  • Kevin Pennycook. (2008), Illustrated Guide to Renewable technologies, BSRIA, [ISBN: 9780860226727].
  • Martin A J & Banyard C P.. (1998), Library of system control strategies, BSRIA, [ISBN: 9780860224976].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers. (2020), Covid-19 Ventilation Guidance.
  • European Union. (2016), Commission Recommendation (EU) 2016/1318 of 29 July 2016 on guidelines for the promotion of nearly zero-energy buildings and best practices to ensure that, by 2020, all new buildings are nearly zero-energy buildings.
  • Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers. (2008), Energy Benchmarks, Technical Memorandum TM46.
  • Irish Concrete Federation. (2006), Thermal Mass & Sustainable Building.
  • Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers. (2005), Natural ventilation in non-domestic buildings, Applications Manual AM10.
Other Resources
  • CIBSE Guides, Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers. (2020), Sustainability - Guide L.
  • CIBSE Guides, Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers. (2017), Environmental Design - Guide A.
  • CIBSE Guides, Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers. (2016), HVAC strategies for common building types - Guide B0.
  • CIBSE Guides, Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers. (2016), Ventilation and ductwork - Guide B2.
  • CIBSE Guides, Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers. (2012), Energy Efficiency in Buildings - Guide F.
  • CIBSE Guides, Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers. (2009), Building Control System - Guide H.
  • Website, CIBSE. (2020), Energy Benchmarking Tool Dashboard,
    https://www.cibse.org/Knowledge/Benchmar king
  • Website, SEAI. (2020), Excellence in Energy Efficiency Design (EXEED) Certified Program,
    https://www.seai.ie/business-and-public- sector/standards/exeed-certified-program /
  • TGD L, Government of Ireland. (2019), Conservation of Fuel and Energy – Dwellings.
  • TGD L, Government of Ireland. (2017), Conservation of Fuel and Energy – Buildings other than Dwellings.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EESMG_7 Bachelor of Science in Engineering Services Management 1 Mandatory