Module Details

Module Code: MECH6024
Title: Industrial Services
Long Title: Industrial Services
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5211 - Mechanical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: The learner is introduced to the fundamentals and design applications of mechanical building services engineering and industrial services. Learners’ will be introduced to Revit 3D software modelling for M&E design systems layout.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the operation of a number of domestic, commercial and industrial services.
LO2 Apply the principles of heat transfer to perform basic heat loss calculations.
LO3 Discuss energy efficiency in the design and operation of mechanical services and equipment.
LO4 Clearly present analytical solutions and technical descriptions.
LO5 Source and place equipment, generate plans, reports and schedules, within a multi-discipline 3D model, using Revit software.
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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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
SI Units
SI Units for work, power, energy, heat transfer rate, volumetric flow rate.
Heat loss
Heat transfer mechanisms, U-values, fabric heat loss, infiltration heat loss, total heat loss.
Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems
Classification of systems, description of natural ventilation, mechanical ventilation, constant volume systems, variable volume systems.
Industrial and Commercial Heating
Radiant heating systems & Convective heating systems.
Pumps and Fans
Classification of pumps and fans, pump/fan curves, system curves, operating points, pump/fan laws, variable speed operation.
Domestic Heating and Hot & Cold water
Domestic heating systems, domestic hot & cold water systems.
REVIT
Project browser organization, component placing and sourcing, generate and print reports and schedules, create appropriate view points for sheets.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Course theory
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Course theory
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Course theory
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Topics to include Irelands Energy Market, Efficiency in Mechanical Services, etc.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
Weekly maintenance of a design file based on works carried out in the lab. Hand-up of file and documentation for a small industrial 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 Theory lectures Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Semester-long design exercise in REVIT (Or other CAD package) , Students will maintain a design file. Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study and 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 Theory lectures Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Semester-long design exercise in REVIT (Or other CAD package) , Students will maintain a design file. Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study and assessments Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Bleicher, D. (2017), The Illustrated Guide to Mechanical Building services AG 15/2002, 3rd. CIBSE/BSRIA, [ISBN: 9780860227090].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EEPSY_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical Engineering 2 Mandatory
CR_EELEC_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering 2 Mandatory